Credo

W.I.P.

"cre·do/?krēdō/

Noun: A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions: "he announced his credo in his first editorial"."

Nexus Thread Link: http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/798555-credo-wip/#entry6394472

This thread is purely for my WIP, something I started some time ago, however at the time I did not have the knowledge to fulfil my ambitions. Now thanks to some of the kind and helpful people on the Nexus, but mostly due to the work of Nightasy and his brilliant Yourtube video tutorials, I have been able to realise some of the goals I had previously set my self.

This planned mod is an aesthetic overhaul, a re-interpretation of the lore of Tamriel. The vision and the work is my own, but that doesnt mean I would not appreciate suggestions and ideas.

The more research assistants I have the more inspiration I will gain, which will hasten my time spent on this mod. So please feel free to post photos/pictures, especially of Transitional Armour from the 14th century.

I will be updating the 1st post with future screens of my work as and when it is completed. Please note that every screen displayed on this thread will show a fully working model in-game and tested with weight sliders and animation.

What is my Credo

My ultimate goal is to replace 100% of the vanilla armours and weapons (at least). At least meaning that I may also go on to look at replacing common clothes as well. Clutter, Architecture, monsters, quests, items & gameplay will most likely be left untouched. Therefore ensuring this mods compatibility with as many other mods as possible, any mods that add armour or weaponry instead of replacing them will work fine with the finished article.

As for the theme..

It has been pointed out that the armours currently on display fall into the aesthetic appearance of that in Europe in 1300's, why I am doing this is purely down to my own personal preference, oh and not to forget the abundance of stunning models CD Project has graciously allowed everyone to use from the Witcher 2.

I am not attempting to reduce the amount of fantasy within the cannon of Skyrim, merely inject more of what I perceive to be realism. To me "realism" does enrich a work of fiction.

As for my "re-interpretation of the Lore" well by this I mean that in my opinion I will just be changing the flavour, rather than changing the drink.. Maybe not explained all that well, but if you keep checking back I am sure the pictures will tell more then the words I can muster.

And now for some screens..

IV Cyrodilic Empire

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/143720

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/143721

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/Images/146517

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/147161

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/151295

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/150174

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/150175

Sons of Skyrim

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/143722

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/143779

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/143835

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/144373

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/Images/145928

Non Faction

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/Images/145585

Riften

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/151251

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/images/151252

Damn, those are sixy. I especially dig Ulfrics new look . Do you have any plans for things like Glass or Daedric materials, because I think Daedric but based on 14th century armours could look really wicked. Ive always hated the whole "spiky armour of +10 ridiculousness" myself and end up sticking with Steel into the higher levels in every TES game.

Couldn't agree with you more.. Thanks.. I do have plans for all vanilla armour and weaponry..

Please could someone tell me how you get images to display on these forums? I am currently feeling like a massive fool trying to get certain PNGs to show..