Healing Collar (Locked & "Glowing" variant) 1.0.0

UPDATE 2022-01-07 - I have decided to upload a new version of this mod based upon user feedback. As always, thank you for your feedback. I have not deleted the prior version; It is still available should you decide to download that one as well. They are virtually the same, file structure wise and, if you are mod-proficient, the only change is in the .ESP file itself. The script is identical. However, you may only choose one to use (again, unless you are mod-proficient and want to change the .ESP file name).

The changes are as follows: I've increased the healing rate a bit but, at the same time, I've also increased the radiation a tiny, tiny bit as well. The net result, though, is more healing for the radiation. I don't necessarily think that it's overpowered but, again, to each their own. The big change is in HOW you get radiated; If you stand still, you won't be irradiated. This should resolve a bunch of playstyle concerns that were expressed. If you're moving, you get irradiated. You will still "heal" your radiation by crouching and not moving. And, of course, the collar is still unlockable.

Another significant change is in the environmental storytelling; In brief, the note is more visible (hopefully) and a few aspects of the story are a bit more ambiguous (because we all love happy endings).

As always, constructive feedback is always welcome. Thank you and I hope that you enjoy the mod.

UPDATE - 2021-12-31 - The original version of this mod likely contained an incorrect script, causing the collar not to lock once it was equipped. Please download this new version of the mod. All that has been changed is the script itself; All other aspects of the mod has remained the same. Thank you.

OVERVIEW - This file contains a collar that, once worn by the player, can not be removed unless you use console commands ("player.unequipitem xx001066", the 'xx' being the order number that the mod is loaded). The collar has healing properties but emits a tiny bit of radiation (with one exception, being that you must be crouched & motionless). I do not consider this collar overpowered (nor do I consider the amount of radiation damage debilitating) but, to alter a phrase, "overpowered" is in the eye of the beholder. I certainly wouldn't depend upon this collar alone to save me in a combat situation. On the other hand, you could wear the collar for awhile in a radiation-free zone without the urgent need for a constant supply of Radaway.

The mod does contain a script; The script is how the collar locks to the player.

There is a tiny bit of "physical storytelling" included in order to make the mod lore-friendly.

The collar can not be constructed and there is only one of them. The location of the collar is, as always, a bit spoiler-ish. Here is that location:

The non-spoilerish hint for the location would be - If you go past the Museum of Freedom, you've gone too far.

Installing / Uninstalling - I have used 7-zip to compress the file. You may install this mod manually or through a mod manager. It ought to work regardless of that method. As with all mods with scripts, it is not recommended to continue using a save file that depended upon a mod with a script based upon how Fallout 4 creates saved games. The mod does require that the player has the Nuka-World DLC (although this should not be a huge detriment as most players have the Fallout 4 GOTY edition or it's equivalent by now) because the collar comes from that DLC.

Please do not distribute this mod to NexusMods. I do not hate them; I merely want to monitor the progress of this mod from one central location and have complete control over whether to modify or completely remove it. NexusMods now has a policy whereby a creator does not retain complete control over their mod and so I do not want to be answering questions about possible earlier versions of mods that I create, nor do I have the time to provide support for those possible earlier versions of mods.

I hope that you enjoy this mod; Having collars that irreversibly lock and had a bit of a "price" to them for what they provided in abilities were requested features for this collar and I hope that I've implemented those features successfully. If not, please provide constructive feedback as rates of healing and radiation may always be adjusted. Also, I just realized that the tiny bit of story-telling involved may be misconstrued. No ill intent was ever intended and it was just myself trying to give creative (and, hopefully, amusing) credit to others while also learning a few things about the Creation Kit. Nobody, and no mod, is perfect. Thank you.