Goal: I'd like to attach the Silent Running perk to some stealthy armor, as well as a +1 to Agility and Endurance.

Here is what I've done so far and it is *not* working.

The new .esp (I've already created several other items successfully and I'm using them) is already created and is the active plug-in in the GECK. The armor that I plan to apply the perk to is all ready to go and just needs the enchantment/script applied.

1. I made a copy of the Silent Running perk called "QuietRunning" so that it wouldn't interfere or complicate the script if the character already has the Silent Running perk by potentially removing the perk upon un-equipping the armor.
a. I un-ticked "Playable", since I only plan for the new perk to be applied to the item.
b. I changed the Level setting from 12 to 1 so that the player could use it immediately if desired.
c. I removed the conditions for acquiring the Silent Running Perk through leveling.
d. Saved and closed the new perk, then saved the .esp.

2. I created a script for Object called "QuietRunningScript".

a. I save and then Compile All (seemingly, successfully).

b. I save the .esp again (I'm overly cautious?)

3. I created a new Base Effect called "QuietRunningBaseEff"

a. I attach QuietRunningScript --> (yes, it sees it in the list)

b. I un-tick everything except "Self".

c. I provide the icon for display in the Pipboy.

d. I write out a short blurb for the description.

e. I close and save the new Base Effect.

f. I save the .esp again.

4. I create a new Object Effect called "00GemArmorEnch"

a. I add "Increase Agility" with value of 1.

b. I add "Increase Endurance" with value of 1.

c. I add "QuietRunningBaseEff" --> (yes, it sees it)

d. I close and save the new object effect.

e. I save the .esp.

5. Within the Item --> Armor window (00GemArmorSS)

a. I attach the "00GemArmorEnch" effect.

b. I close and save the new Armor item.

c. I save the .esp.

6. I open a previously made container I've set in the game and add the armor.

a. I close the Container window.

b. I save the .esp.

c. I close GECK, and it exits cleanly (no hangup/not responsive error, as it sometimes does).

I launch NMM and check that my .esp is checked.

I launch the game, go to the container and retrieve the new armor.

I equip the new armor, and the other enchantments (Agility +1 and Endurance +1) are shown and applied to my character, but that's all it says. If I check the Stats --> Perks, there is no "Quiet Running" perk shown and a quick sneak around demonstrates that at least Feral Ghouls can hear me sneak-running (while using a StealthBoy) just fine.

What am I doing wrong?

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