ColdSun's Visions - NPCs AIO - Recasted

Overview

The next generation of my NPC replacers: 97 NPCs from the base game and the DLCs, all in a single ESL-flagged plugin.

I reworked the whole system I use to build these mods, which means better performance and a smaller footprint on your drive. This one consolidates everything I have done before into one clean package that you can drop in and upgrade without fuss.

Update 2.0 - Now featuring Recasted NPCs that won't conflict with mods that change these NPCs. If you don't want a specific NPC replaced, simply drill down into the SKSE folder and delete the folder for the NPC you don't want to use as a replacer.What's Included

This mod covers every NPC from my nine Pantheon NPC replacer packs in one ESL-flagged plugin. It also includes Narri, who was released on her own outside the packs, and my four male-to-female housecarl replacers:

• Jondralyn - replaces Gregor
• Shae - replaces Argis
• Freyda - replaces Calder
• Valendra - replaces Valdimar

There is now also a version without the male housecarls replaced, for those who would rather keep them. Browse the image gallery to see how everyone looks.How It Works

My skin, your body. Every NPC uses my skin and assets, built on Reverie Skin 1.11+ by Novelyst, over the body you already have installed, as long as you have the required Visions Asset Pack for your body type. No more BodySlide files, and much better support for OBody. The asset pack supports 3BA, CBBE, BHUNP, and UNP.

Matched hair colors. Every NPC has unique hair color records in the asset pack plugin, so wigs and 3D body hair mods that support the feature match their default hair far more closely than any other replacer. Depending on a wig's diffuse texture the shade can be slightly off, and white and red hair are hard for the engine to match, which is simply a limitation I cannot fix.

Immersive soft and muscle builds. I set each NPC's soft or muscular build myself in their record, based on who they are in the world. Warriors and blacksmiths get muscle, a tavern maid stays soft, and so on. Since there is no FOMOD and everyone lives in one plugin, there is no per-NPC toggle, but the Visions Asset Pack has optional files that make every NPC muscular or soft if you prefer a single setting.

Ready for adventure. I removed the level restriction from every NPC, added perks to many of the ones who can follow, and gave some of the more prominent followers custom perks to keep them strong at higher levels and difficulties. I also cleared the male animation flag from females who walked like men, fixing that old annoyance. Try some of the standout follower NPCs and see what they can do now.

Safe to add anytime. I will keep adding NPCs over time. You can upgrade mid-save without worry, and this mod is compatible with everything else, even my older ColdSun's World and Pantheon replacers. Every update is spelled out clearly in the changelog.

A design note: I gave the Imperials a more Latina-inspired look, with varying degrees of success. Working through all of these NPCs took about two months. So many Skyrim face designers inspire me, among them Pandorable, PepperoniB01, Scarlettdays, Urbon, bacetrica, and Froztee. This community really is creative and amazing.Optional Files

Check the Optional Files section on the Files tab for these extras:

• Alternate vampire eyes - a different eye color for every vampire in the mod (thanks wammy). Install it as its own mod so it overrides the main textures, and just uninstall it to go back to the default
• Cured Serana - for everyone who has asked, a cured, human version of Serana. I will never use it myself, since I love my vampy girl, but it is here for those who want it
• Nether's NPC patches - patches for my friend Nether's Eola, Vex, Karliah, and Mirabelle. The Eola patch even includes a bonus NPC replacer, Nimphaneth
• Improved Follower Dialogue - Lydia patch - a Visions compatibility patch for it

If you want a patch for an NPC mod that is not here, let me know. I cannot promise a timeline, but if it is a mod that should have one, I will get to it eventually.NPCs to Followers Addon

This optional addon lets certain NPCs from the Visions overhaul become followers. Some you simply talk to, some ask a quest of you first, and some join right away. All of the dialogue and quests are vanilla-based, so it fits naturally into the game.

This addon requires Relationship Dialogue Overhaul to function. It is a hard requirement.

The NPCs who can become followers: Narri, Hjordis, Rakel, Hulda, Angi, Tonilia, Fanari, Sylgja, Ysolda, Ingun, Lynly, and Idgrod.Guides

I post guides in the Articles tab of this mod for extra features and support. Among them:

• How to Resolve NPC Replacer Conflicts (Basic)
• Fix Neck Seam Issues Related to NPC Weight

Requirements

• Visions Asset Pack - required (download the version for your body type: 3BA/CBBE or BHUNP/UNP)
• Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - required for the NPCs to Followers addon only

Installation

1. Download the Visions Asset Pack for your body type (3BA/CBBE or BHUNP/UNP). This is required.
2. Install this NPC mod with your mod manager. There is no FOMOD.
3. If you hit conflicts, see the Articles tab for how to resolve them, including links to helpful conflict-resolution videos.
4. To update later, download the new version and replace it, do not merge. Updating mid-game is completely safe.

Recommended Mods

Not required, but these pair nicely with my work and the way I play:

• Save Unbaker by powerofthree
• Simple Outfit System by wSkeever
• Nether's Follower Framework by Netherworks
• Relationship Dialogue Overhaul
• The Taranis Collection by Taranis
• Carriages of Skyrim 2.0 by Gonzeh and JobiwanUK
• Little Locations by Gonzeh
• nazarethblood's Follower and De-Standalone mods
• OBody NG by Aietos
• Bathing Beauties or Beefcakes Luxury Suite (off site)

Troubleshooting

These replacers change looks only and are heavily tested before release. Placed properly in your load order, they work as expected. Most issues come down to load order and can be solved by adjusting it, re-downloading the asset pack or the mod (or both), or building a small custom patch. The guides in the Articles tab cover the common cases.Support

Please keep comments respectful. Constructive feedback is always welcome, but rude or passive-aggressive remarks, or disparaging any author's work, mine or anyone else's, are not, and will result in a permanent ban from my mod pages. Support in the comments is limited, so start with the guides in the Articles tab, then use the Support section for the FAQ, articles, and help requests.Credits

Special thanks to my friends over at Migal Makes Mods: Migal, Taranis, Gonzeh, Yandros, Nether, Setzur-sama, NineTails, and others, for all of your help during the creation of this mod. Be sure to check out my friends CKORD, who makes some of the best and funniest comics for Skyrim, and Damakarmelowa, who creates many high-quality mods including the popular Thogra gra-Mugur.

Asset and resource credits

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Reverie Skin 1.11+ by Novelyst, swefrida and khisartin (BNP Skin and Eyes), wammy (Eyes of Beauty AI Remastered), Koralina (makeup, brows, Even More Eyes), scarlettdays21 (All the Lovely Mods), migal130 and SilverWolfMNG (BHUNP body preset), khisartin (Alt1 Brows and other cosmetics), D-Easy (Synergy - Specialized Follower Classes), Kalilies and Stealthic (KS Hairdos Renewal), ousnius, Kalilies, Stealthic (KS Hairs HDT SMP), lemonbalmtea (HG Hairdos 1 and 2), ShinglesCat (SC - KS Hairdos Retextured), KouLeifoh (High Poly Head LE), Niroku (Expressive Facegen Morphs), Ousnius and Caliente (CBBE), Acro748 (3BA Body), Baka (BHUNP Body), Ousnius and Caliente (BodySlide and Outfit Studio), Pocky (4K Human Female Makeup), Redprincess79 (Realistic Hair Colors), missjennabee and Nazenn (Improved Eyes SE), Docteure (Eyes of Beauty SE), wammy (The Eyes of Beauty AI Remastered), Kalahira (Kala's Eyes), nerune and Rektas69 (Mikan Eyes), SG Hairs, Tullius Eyes.

Full credits are also bundled in the Visions Asset Pack credits list. If I missed anyone, let me know.

Thank you as well to everyone who continues to support and stand behind my work.