» Sat Aug 03, 2013 4:59 pm I am currently working on a mod that changes Serana, one of the most well known followers in Skyrim included with the Dawnguard DLC. Some of the included mod features are as follows:
- One of the main features of this mod is "realism mode" which is not widely used when it comes to followers simply because it can be difficult to manage and often hinders gameplay (personally its never been a problem for me, hardcoe mode in F:NV was brilliant). Realism mode adds Hunger, thirst, sleep and other "needs" to Serana that must be satisfied or else her abilities become severely weakened. For example if Serana gets too hungry she will regenerate health at a reduced rate and/or if she gets too thirsty then stamina will be affected. With this mod these needs are taken care of by Serana herself over time but as her leader you do have to provide the means. For example as a vampire Serana will get thirsty over time and only by giving her "Blood Vials" will she be able to quench this thirst.
- While in combat Serana will now provide the PC with restorative potions, this feature however must first be unlocked and has some requirements. Serana is now also able to help you survive by more unorthodox methods, for example by making a "blood bond" with Serana whenever she drains an enemy in combat using her vampire abilities she will will restore the PC's health, magicka and/or stamina quickly but over time.
- While not in combat and in a city Serana will have a chance to find gold and add it to her inventory. While in the wilderness Serana will sometimes find ingredients.
- She will also be able to craft certain items for you (like a torch) without the need of a crafting station.
- Serana will now have a extra storage container with its own weight limit which can be used to store your items separately from her own inventory.
- Gear configuration settings, for example you can ask her to wear only armor OR clothing.
- Combat configuration settings, for example you can tell her to be aggressive (attack any enemy within range), defensive (only attack when the PC is attacked) or passive (never attack).
I made this thread for mainly 2 reasons, firstly for your opinions on the upcoming content included with this mod and secondly for constructive suggestions on what to add to the mod before its release.
