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Souly Soulgems(!)
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14/02/07
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1. Description
2. Installation
3. Uninstallation
4. Credit
5. Usage Stuffs
6. Contact

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1. DESCRIPTION
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This is a small mod to replace the meshes, textures and icons of the soulgems in 'TESIII: Morrowind'. The new meshes are all reflect-mapped and, with the exception of Azura's Star, true to their original designs. They are all approximately the same size and should blend seamlessly into the world of Morrowind.
Azura's Star was modelled as a cross between how it appears in Morrowind and how it appears in the sequel, 'TESIV: Oblivion'.

A screenshot can be seen here: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/Wyver_Almasy/WA_Soulgems.jpg

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2. Installation
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Installation is simple, just extract the three folders and the .esp into your 'Data Files' folder, answering 'Yes' to any overwrite or merge prompts that you are given.

The 'Data Files' folder is located wherever you installed Morrowind:
...\Bethesda Softworks\Morrowind\Data Files

The next time that you play the game, go to the 'data files' submenu when the launcher pops up and double-click the entry in the list which reads WA_SoulGems(!). A cross should appear next to it, which means that it will be active when you play. To deactivate the mod, simply double-click the entry again.


***Advanced users (novices can just skip this bit)***

You may want to rename the meshes and icons and create a pluginless replacer, for your convenience, the stock names and filepaths for the meshes and icons are as follows:

meshes/m/misc_soulgem_petty.NIF
meshes/m/misc_soulgem_lesser.NIF
meshes/m/misc_soulgem_common.NIF
meshes/m/misc_soulgem_greater.NIF
meshes/m/misc_soulgem_grand.NIF
meshes/w/w_art_azurastar .nif

icons/m/tx_soulgem_petty.tga
icons/m/tx_soulgem_lesser.tga
icons/m/tx_soulgem_common.tga
icons/m/tx_soulgem_greater.tga
icons/m/tx_soulgem_grand.tga
icons/w/tx_art_azura_star.tga

Make sure to note that the resources for Azura's Star are not located where one would expect them to be, and that the mesh for Azura's Star has a TRAILING SPACE before the file extension. That was /not/ a typo up there. 'k?
'K ^__^

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3. Uninstallation
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Most users can uninstall this mod by simply deactivating the .esp under the data files menu, this will leave the files on your computer but stop them from interfering with play.
Advanced users may want to clean the resources off of their computer altogether - to do this, navigate to your data files directory and delete the following files:

wa_soulgems(!).esp

icons/wa/wa_sg_petty.dds
icons/wa/wa_sg_lesser.dds
icons/wa/wa_sg_common.dds
icons/wa/wa_sg_greater.dds
icons/wa/wa_sg_grand.dds
icons/wa/wa_sg_azurastar.dds

meshes/wa/wa_sg_petty.nif
meshes/wa/wa_sg_lesser.nif
meshes/wa/wa_sg_common.nif
meshes/wa/wa_sg_greater.nif
meshes/wa/wa_sg_grand.nif
meshes/wa/wa_sg_azurastar.nif

textures/wa/wa_sg_azura.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_common.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_grand.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_grand_edge.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_greater.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_lesser.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_petty.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_rm_azura.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_rm_cyan.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_rm_cyan_purple.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_rm_gold.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_rm_green_brown.tga
textures/wa/wa_sg_rm_purple.tga
textures/wa/wa_gnr_rm_shiny.tga

I'll point out here that I don't recommend deleting the resources - some of them may well be used in my other mods (one of them, anyway) and deleting it will only cause problems. Only delete the files if you know what you are doing and are really, really sure that you want them gone.
It's also worth mentioning that if you converted it to a pluginless replacer, the above uninstallation instructions are invalid.


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4. Credit
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Credit goes to Bethesda for the textures, which I used in creating mine, and also for the meshes which I ripped-off ^_^;;
Credit also goes out to UltimaMage for being my 6-month testing ground.

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5. Usage Stuffs
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Check out the page here and look under my name: http://www.zyworld.com/redwoodtreesprite/ModderOks/ModderOKs-Reuploading.htm
If in doubt, contact me personally.

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6. Contact
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Pm me at the official forums as Earth_Wyrm, at the planet elderscrolls forums as Earth Wyrm, at Fliggerty's forums as Earth Wyrm...

Elricm and PES downloads pending.

http://www.elricm.com/nuke/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index&req=viewdownloaddetails&lid=3639

http://www.elricm.com/nuke/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index&req=viewdownloaddetails&lid=3639

what about ashy ashlands?

I like the common and the grand. Especially the grand...it actually looks like a gem. I always thought that it looked more like a coin in vanilla. Nice work.

http://www.elricm.com/nuke/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index&req=viewdownloaddetails&lid=3639

I'm not sure about the common ones personally :unsure:

Thanks Illius, thanks MidgetAlien

I'm not sure about the common ones personally :unsure:

I'm not sure about the common ones personally :unsure:

Now, what about working on some staves.

Looks great! I liked the replacer I already had, but these are quite a bit better IMHO. :goodjob:
BTW, I have to say I still love your naming convention!

It's also worth mentioning that if you converted it to a pluginless replacer, the above uninstallation instructions are invalid.

Tele is so helpful. He doesn't just provide the masses with great links, he even provides modders with links to their own work. You deserve a treat. :icecream:

Sail around the world and tell them all to keep singing it
la la la la la la
all we needs a harmony and we'll convince the world to sing
la la la la la la
throw your arms around someone (throw your arms around someone)
maybe spread a little love
I know it sounds a little dumb (or maybe I'm a little drunk)
But all we need is some ice cream and a hug

All we need is love and beer
And old school metal and holiday cheer
TO be happy
(All you need is someone near)
like ben and jerry
(to hold you close and pretend that they care)

Well since I'm the one that approved the mod over at ElricM.com I might as well give EW the link, yes?

Funfact: It is in the "W" folder because it is, in fact, a weapon.

:nod:
I've been wondering though. Do you think they were going to make it into a weapon and changed their mind, or do you think they were just messing around?
Was Azura's Star in the previous games?

Thanks ajeffreys, Johnny, Dreamer - I hope you enjoy them