SKYRIMLE Automatic Variants (by Leviathan1753)

[Noobsayer]

So ... is memory really the only "stress" this puts on the engine? I don't really care about a gajillion types of wolves but I would like some variety among giants, for instance, so I thought about installing a couple of packs.

 

Problem is I don't know how it assigns textures -- when an area is first loaded? What kind of problems does that cause?

[Aiyen]

For every enemy spawned that has a variant, then a random texture choice will get picked.

The more variants the larger the memory use since a unique texture is required every time.

If you only do giants the impact will almost not be noticeable since they normally spawn few at a time and far between.

 

So yeah memory is effectively the only thing stressed by this.

[Noobsayer]

OK great. :D Thanks Aiyen!

[EssArrBee]

You really notice memory problems with mods that add spawns to the animals/creatures that AV has packages for. I think for giants you might check out InsanitySorrow's AV stuff. I think he has a giants package, but it may only be linked on the Beth forums or TES Alliance.

 

AV actually has support for weapons and armor too, but no one used it.

[Noobsayer]

I was looking at these guys. Giants, hagravens, falmer and trolls. Falmer are mosly indoors so should be OK I'd think. The rest are rare enough I don't think it'd be a problem.

 

EDIT: And I'm not adding creature spawns with any mods.

[EssArrBee]

I have used those and they are excellent. The Falmer variants StarX did are a must for AV users.

[Neovalen]

With the memory patch I may get back into AV... we shall see... first I need to get my wiki editing back! :) haha

[statmonster]

I wonder if they are worth the hassle.

[Noobsayer]

I have used those and they are excellent. The Falmer variants StarX did are a must for AV users.

 

Yeah, I was already using his monster retextures but stumbled across the AV package and it got the wheels turning. :)

[DoYouEvenModBro]

I might have asked this before...but does AV just randomize textures for animals and creatures as to increase diversity, or does it actually add its own textures? 

[rootsrat]

It only randomizes them, you need to get some texture packs for it to work, however some are available as a download on the mod page.

[DoYouEvenModBro]

Oh ok, I see how this works. I'm assuming I have to install this similarly to Dual Sheath Redux Patch (execute it through MO and then create the .esp from the overwrite folder)?

 

Does anyone have any recommendations for a texture pack? I'm assuming since STEP uses bellyaches animal pack, bellyaches AV pack is an obvious choice? If I install that, do I need the Bellyache's animal pack mod from STEP (not sure if I'm overwriting textures?)

[DanimalTwo]

You can see what Neovalen did with it in his original Skyrim Revisited by click here.

[statmonster]

FWIW - without AV installed I have been running across some variations in animal textures.  Wolves, etc.  Maybe from SIC?

[Neovalen]

Yes SiC adds some varying wolves.