The Forbidden Tome 0.6.2

Taking a break...

 

BETA release

This is my re-interpretation of a funny little quest that once was included in the Devious Devices framework as introduction to those new devices.

As a member/visitor of the College Of Winterhold you should be careful when taking a glimpse in Forbidden Bookcases...

 

 

 

UPDATE

Yes, it really happened! After my SSD broke and I had to set up all again, for some reason I wanted to take a look at this little quest again.

I was able to find and fix some bugs that most of you bothered, so let me know how the new version runs for you.

Do NOT update while the quest is active!!! (best would be starting a new game)

 

 

 

How to start

look for a letter and a key on the lowest shelf of Urag gro-Shubs counter. Read the letter to get an idea where to start...

Or, since v0.5, simply search for the case itself and try to pick it. If you can't see it, the letter gives a hint why not.

 

The difference to Devious Deviants

@naaitsab tried to re-create the original Forbidden Tome quest as close as possible, based on the latest DD framework. It also includes several more things that were part of the original Devious Deviants.

My version is a re-interpretation: I created Forbidden Tome from scratch only using the base idea. It has new approaches to certain things as well as new dialogues. And no Message Boxes.

 

Great thing: as I knew naaitsab also did work on this task, as we helped each other, I created my mod to be as compatible as possible. You should be able to install and play both versions, depending on which key and case you choose! I only would suggest that you merely tackle one Forbidden Tome quest at a time, so they don't directly interfere!

 

Why still beta?

I tested the mod and was able to play through it, but I may have forgotten or missed some bugs. As it's my first mod that heavily depends on CK methods and less on Papyrus, I'm not entirely sure that everything works as wanted.

It still misses some features, too. Those I want to add later, when the base story works reliably. They mainly include a way to get hands on the book aswell as a reference to the original character Zed Curio.

 

Requirements

A working mod setup that includes

• Skyrim SE or AE or AE DLC
• Devious Devices SE

 

Compatibility

Should be compatible with most stuff that alters looks of Urag or changes dwemer ruins (item hideouts are chosen randomly)

NOT compatible with mods that alter the Arcaneum, those will need a patch to rearrange all the items and markers!

 

For LE users

I don't officially support LE. I don't have it installed anymore and all my latest releases are created with SE v1.6.x and the SE CK.

However, as I suppose the quest design itself SHOULD work, it's only the bsa archive which is the problem. You can use tools like the Cathedral Assets Optimizer to un-/repack the archive, then the mod should work for you. Tutorials for that can be found by web searching  

 

Features

A small quest story with different outcomes, depending on your behaviour during the task. I don't want to spoil too much, but just say that Urag won't be happy about you glimpsing into Forbidden Bookcases, so he takes the chance to help an old friend and teach you a lesson.

 

I was hoping to catch the "quirkiness" of the original writings, but with entirely new dialogues. Now with a reference to Mins original work when you got hands on the book.

 

Optional: AI voice addon, just install on top of the main mod. Updated to be not the old xVASynth voices anymore, so more fitting emotions and more natural sound!

 

 

 

FAQ and Help

 

Old changelog

 

Credits

@naaitsab - for helping me by debugging and providing ideas

@Min - created the original Forbidden Tomes quest that got eliminated from the Devious Devices framework a few versions ago