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− | + | This is the main page of the Beyond Skyrim Arcane University Implementation tutorials. It is structured in three subdivisions: | |
− | + | * [[Quest Implementation]] | |
+ | * [[Nif Implementation]] | ||
+ | * [[Mechanics Implementation]] | ||
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+ | == Getting Started == | ||
+ | Implementation is the stage where all resources come together, get married, and finally get polished until the game is "ready enough" for shipment. | ||
It is the most important and diverse task for Skyrim modding. | It is the most important and diverse task for Skyrim modding. | ||
− | If you have never touched the Creation Kit before, you should begin with the Creation Kit Wiki's [https:// | + | If you have never touched the Creation Kit before, you should begin with the Creation Kit Wiki's [https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Category:Getting_Started Getting Started] page. After that, a good entry to implementation is the [https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Bethesda_Tutorial_Creating_an_Actor official Bethesda Quest tutorial]. It touches on many aspects of implementation, like quests, scenes, actors, packages and more. However, it is an ''entry''. Going through the tutorial will make you acquainted with the Creation Kit and its systems, and it can serve as a springboard to dive into more complex tasks. Additionally, the Creation Kit Wiki provides many more tutorials that you can take advantage of ([https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Tutorials CK Wiki Tutorials]/[https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Category:Community_Tutorials Community Tutorials]/[https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Video_Tutorials Video Tutorials]). |
== Expectation == | == Expectation == | ||
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Some things you may be doing as an implementer are: | Some things you may be doing as an implementer are: | ||
*Creating complex quests, sometimes with branching paths | *Creating complex quests, sometimes with branching paths | ||
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== Implementation Lesson Plan == | == Implementation Lesson Plan == | ||
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=== Quests/Dialogue === | === Quests/Dialogue === | ||
− | * [https:// | + | * [https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Bethesda_Tutorial_Planning_the_Quest Quest Implementation - Basic (Creation Kit Wiki)] |
− | + | * [https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Bethesda_Tutorial_Packages Quest Implementation - Intermediate (Creation Kit Wiki)] | |
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* [[Arcane University:Dialogue Tips & Tricks|Dialogue Tips & Tricks]] (To come) | * [[Arcane University:Dialogue Tips & Tricks|Dialogue Tips & Tricks]] (To come) | ||
* [[Arcane University:Voice Line Implementation|Voice Line Implementation]] | * [[Arcane University:Voice Line Implementation|Voice Line Implementation]] | ||
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* [[Arcane University:Static/Havok Objects|Static/Havok Objects]] (To come) | * [[Arcane University:Static/Havok Objects|Static/Havok Objects]] (To come) | ||
− | * [[Arcane University: | + | * [[Arcane University:Animated Objects|Animated Objects]] (To come) |
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* [[Arcane University:Grasses|Grasses]] | * [[Arcane University:Grasses|Grasses]] | ||
* [[Arcane University:Tree Animations|Tree Animations]] | * [[Arcane University:Tree Animations|Tree Animations]] | ||
− | * [[Arcane University: | + | * [[Arcane University:Weapons|Weapons]] (To come) |
* [[Arcane University:Armors|Armors]] (To come) | * [[Arcane University:Armors|Armors]] (To come) | ||
− | * [[Arcane University:Creatures (Vanilla Skeleton)|Creatures (Vanilla Skeleton)]] | + | * [[Arcane University:Creatures (Vanilla Skeleton)|Creatures (Vanilla Skeleton)]] (To come) |
− | * [[Arcane University: | + | * [[Arcane University:Creatures (Custom Skeleton)|Creatures (Custom Skeleton)]] (To come) |
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* [[Arcane University:Decals|Decals]] (To come) | * [[Arcane University:Decals|Decals]] (To come) | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://morroblivion.com/forums/3d-models-and-textures/guideline-for-lod-model-creation LOD Model Creation (External Link)] |
=== Game Mechanics === | === Game Mechanics === | ||
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* [[Arcane University:Setting Up an NPC|Setting Up an NPC]] (To come) | * [[Arcane University:Setting Up an NPC|Setting Up an NPC]] (To come) | ||
* [[Arcane University:NPC Packages|NPC Packages]] (To come—CK Wiki's "Quest Implementation - Intermediate" introduces this for now) | * [[Arcane University:NPC Packages|NPC Packages]] (To come—CK Wiki's "Quest Implementation - Intermediate" introduces this for now) | ||
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=== Misc. Other Tutorials === | === Misc. Other Tutorials === | ||
− | * [https:// | + | * [https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Category:Getting_Started Getting Started with the Creation Kit (Creation Kit Wiki)] |
− | * [https:// | + | * [https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Category:Bethesda_Scripting_Tutorial_Series Bethesda Scripting Tutorial Series (Creation Kit Wiki)] |
* [http://www.cipscis.com/skyrim/tutorials/beginners.aspx Papyrus for Beginners (External Link)] | * [http://www.cipscis.com/skyrim/tutorials/beginners.aspx Papyrus for Beginners (External Link)] | ||
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* [[AU:Scripting Best Practices|Scripting Best Practices]] | * [[AU:Scripting Best Practices|Scripting Best Practices]] | ||
* [[AU:Custom Map Marker Implementation|Custom Map Marker Implementation]] | * [[AU:Custom Map Marker Implementation|Custom Map Marker Implementation]] | ||
+ | * [[AU:Masterfile Merging with MergePlugins|Masterfile Merging with MergePlugins]] | ||
* [[AU:Compatible Implementation of Hard Coded Music Types|Compatible Implementation of Hard Coded Music Types]] | * [[AU:Compatible Implementation of Hard Coded Music Types|Compatible Implementation of Hard Coded Music Types]] | ||
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== Test Claims == | == Test Claims == |