About this mod
Blacksmiths are the backbone of Skyrim. Shouldn't they be protected as such?
- Requirements
- Permissions and credits
- Changelogs
First your dogs and your general goods merchants were made essential. Now your blacksmiths can join the club! Live the previous two entries in the "Essential NPCs" series, Essential NPCs - Blacksmiths is meant to be used in conjunction with Run For Your Lives, though it can stand on its own.
You have them now? Yes? Good! Lets continue!
Got any questions? Please read the FAQ before asking!
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1. The latest Skyrim patch (Version 1.9.32.0.8)
2. Dawnguard
3. Dragonborn
4. Hearthfire
5. Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch/USLEEP
MANUAL
Step 1: Download the archive
Step 2: Open the archive with 7zip
Step 3: Drag and drop the esp file into your Skyrim data folder
Step 4: Activate the esp at the Skyrim splash screen
NEXUS MOD MANAGER
Step 1: Use the "Download with Manager" button
Step 2: Install and activate
PLEASE NOTE THAT I DON'T USE THE NEXUS MOD MANAGER, SO SUPPORT IS LIMITED
MOD ORGANIZER
Step 1: Use the "Download with Manager" button
Step 2: Install and activate
OR
Step 1: Download the archive
Step 2: Place the archive in Mod Organizer's "Downloads" folder
Step 3: Launch Mod Organizer
Step 4: Install and activate
WRYE BASH
Step 1: Download the archive
Step 2: Place the archive in your Bash Installers folder
Step 3: Install and activate
PLEASE NOTE THAT I DON'T USE WRYE BASH AS A MOD MANAGER, SO SUPPORT IS LIMITED!
Step 1: Save and quit
Step 2: Deactivate the esp
Step 3: Remove the esp from your data folder
Step 4: Relaunch the game
Step 5: Save and quit once more
Step 6: Check the save you just made with the Save Game Script Cleaner
+ This mod should be placed high in your load order, BEFORE any mods that make changes to blacksmiths. Check the readme for a list of specific NPCs.
+ To ensure compatibility with Expanded Towns and Cities, place "Essential NPCs - Blacksmiths" BEFORE any ETaC esp files.
+ To ensure compatibility with Shor's Stone by Arthmoor, place "Essential NPCs - Blacksmiths" BEFORE the Shor's Stone esp file.
+ Compatibility with Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul is unknown. Proceed with caution.
CHANGELOG
9/4/2016 - V 1.0.2 - Initial release
9/4/2016 - V 1.0.1 - Never released
9/4/2016 - V 1.0 - Never released
RECOMMENDED MODS
Run For Your Lives by Arthmoor
OTHER "ESSENTIAL NPC" MODS
Essential NPCs - Puppers - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - General Goods Merchants - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - Blacksmiths - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - Mine Foremen - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - Woodcutters - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - Farmers - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - Alchemists - SSE and SCE
MY OTHER MODS
Simple Waterwalking - SCE and SSE
Legate Rikke - Now Follower - SCE and SSE
Crafting Apparel for Cheating Bastards - SCE and SSE
Please DO Stop the Music - SCE and SSE
CREDITS
UESP for the FormIDs and images
Bethesda for making Skyrim
The TES5Edit Team for making TES5Edit
Nazenn for teaching me how to make ESP files
Magicnein for giving me that kick in the pants I needed to return to modding