I thought JK's Fort Dawnguard was cool and wanted to use it. The problem was I was already using Immersive Fort Dawnguard and didn't want to swap. About 100 hours of work later and here we are. Please bother me if you have an issue with my patches not the original mod authors. These patches were made by me ChickenMike (with lots of help from Czasior)and notjkrojmalorGrantyboy050All plugins are .ESL flagged .ESPs so they won't take up a place in your load order.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ADD THESE PATCHES TO A NEW GAME. To quoterobertgk2017"Modding is illegal post character start." The main patch absolutely will not work on a game in progress. The other patches might but this is neither recommended nor supported.
Chances are other patches made for eitherJK's Fort DawnguardorImmersive Fort Dawnguardwill not work with my merge. The only patch that I confirmed to work with my mod was the Amulets of Skyrim patch on Janquel's hub page. If you find another patch that works please tell me so I can add it to the mod page.
Do not use the IFD patch from theGlorious Doors of Skyrim - Worldspace Compatibility with my mod because I removed that wall in its entirety and you'll end up with floating objects.
All of the patches in the FOMOD should be load order agnostic, including the main one. I am 99% sure this is unnecessary, however, the following load order is recommended:
JK's Fort Dawnguard.esp
fortdawnguardimmersive.esp
JK's Fort Dawnguard - IFD Patch.esp
Please note that just because I didn't patch a mod, does not necessarily mean it is compatible. If I missed something just ask.
Mods I have made patches for to ensure consistency with my merge:
A Dog's Life
Animated Armoury - DAR Version - New Weapons with animationsAspens AblazeBUVARP SE RE - Barely Used Vanilla Actors Recycle Project Special Edition RevampedCastle Volkihar RebuiltChicks- Mihail Monsters and Animals
Carriage Stops of Skyrim
Cloaks of SkyrimDawnguard Arsenal SSEDawnguard Sentries Plus SEDawnguard - Tweaks and Enhancements(not compatible with my Praedy's Door patch)The Elder Scrolls Online ImportsEmbers XDFort Dawnguard Annex
Immersive Patrols SE AE
Landscape Fixes For Grass Mods
Legacy of the DragonbornLux OrbisNew Purpose Actors - DawnguardRelationship Dialogue Overhaul(This patch is unnecessary if you useRelationship Dialogue Overhaul Lite)Mystic CondenserPilgrimPraedy's Fort Dawnguard - SE(specifically for the ESPFE version of the door plugin)
Serana Dialogue Add-On
Skyrim Flora Overhaul SE
Skyrim Project Optimization SE(Both versions)Snazzy Furniture and Clutter Overhaul (SFCO)(for the non BOS version. A patch for the BOS version is availablehere)
Xtudo's Sons of Skyrim - Legacy of the DragonbornNordWarUA's Vanilla Armor Replacers SSEUnofficial Skyrim Modders Patch
Vyn Exports - Ice ClawsWatertowers of SkyrimWeapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes
I've also included an optional plugin to disable the roofs added to the battlements byJK's Fort Dawnguard.
The Fort Dawnguard Annex patch needs to load after the mystic condenser patch.
The LOTD v5 patch on the mod page is unsupported and is only provided in the event you are updating my mod but not LOTD.
There is a Lux patch available in the lux patch hub
The Praedy's Door + Annex patch was provided byTridius2. Go check their stuff out!
If you want to usePalaces and Castles Enhanced SSEwith my mashup you needPalaces and Castles Enhanced SSE - Vanillafied Locations (PCE-VL).
It needs to load in the following order:
Palaces Castles Enhanced.esp
PCE-VL FortDawnguard.esp
JK's Fort Dawnguard.esp
fortdawnguardimmersive.esp
JK's Fort Dawnguard - IFD Patch.esp
Please note that this is not PCE being merged into my mod but rather all changes made by it reverted back to vanilla so the other mods can then overwrite that. Actually merging it in is more work than my current mental health can handle at the moment. Maybe eventually?
FAQ
Q:How is the performanceof this mod?
A:I had minimal frame loss using it, but I have a very expensive computer.I've optimized everything to the best of my ability. I'm sure someone smarter than me could do much better. It preforms much better than JK + Ryn Whiterun Outskirts which was the most useful baseline I could come up with.
Q:Why is the lighting weird in spots?
A: Skyrim is an old game with a well documented issue where in no more than 4 light sources can impact a single object. I am by no means a lighting expert and there are a lot of lights between these two mods. Chances are I didn't catch them all. I recommend usingLight Limit Fix.
Q:Do these patches work with my game version?
A:They should, but best practice is to useBEES.
Q:Why do these patches require the free CC?
A:Because they're required by USSEP, which is required byImmersive Fort Dawnguard. If I can figure out how to do it without literally remaking the entire mod I will but otherwise all my attempts to do it have caused the game to crash on when you enter the cell/worldspace. Maybe I can get it to work?
Q:Wow these patches and addons sure look complicated to do how did you make them?
A:Way too many hours in the CK and SSEEdit. Janquel'sguide is an invaluable resource and if you're interested in making mods like this check it out.If I can do it you can too!
Q:How much work was this?
A:A lot. Steam says about 65 hours in the CK, plus probably another 15ish in SSEEdit plus another 25+ in game for testing/screenshots/FOMOD.
Q:What are you doing next?
A:maybe a couple small things but ideally a giant break from Skyrim for a bit.
Q:Will you be doing another massive mashup like this one at some point?
A:Maybe, but not for a very long time. This patch was exhausting and I need a break from any sort of big project for a long while.
Q:Why do the landscapes look so bad in your screenshots?
A:Because I'm too lazy to run DynDOLOD.
Q:Did you make this just so you'd learn the layout of Fort Dawnguard?
A:Yes
Q:Did it work?
A:No. This place is a maze.
Q:Whats in the file archive?
A:Like 7 previous versions with horrific documentation.
Q:Do you take patch requests?
A:My primary reason for making patches is personal use but if I can make the patch quickly I'll consider it. Just Ask. I don't bite I promise.
Q:You haven't had any recent activity on Nexus and I need to get a hold of you, how can I do that?
A:I check Nexus VERY regularly so I don't expect this to be an issue but @ChickenMike in either Ryn or Janquel's discords and I should see it.I'm also in a bunch of other discords, but I check those two the most regularly.
Q:Is there a way to know what patches and fixes are coming to this mod in the next update?
A:I keep my WIP changelog as the pinned comment on the nexus page along with a todo list that I may or may not get to in any given update. Check it occasionally!
PERSONAL THANK YOUS(in no particular order)
gutmawfor providing feedback as well as testing. Also forSnazzy Furniture and Clutter Overhaul (SFCO)
MissileMannfor feedback and volunteeringto test the mod, a massive amount of help on the FOMOD creation as well as streams I had on my other monitor while working on this.
Czasiorfor graciously allowing me to redistribute and modify his work from this page as well as general encouragement and feedback.
Blackreadandra2phoenixfor answering all my stupid questions and general CK tips. I'd be slamming my head on my keyboard so much more without you two.
robertgk2017for encouragement, reminding me to make sure everything was LO agnostic, and his help on the Little Locations Winterhold Docks Patchwas invaluable to this mods creation. Also for pointing out that I could in fact .esl flag the main plugin.
AllstaRawRfor encouragement and support. Even if your page names are better than mine.
Citachi0for making the Dawnguard Annex + LOTD combo patch that is no longer needed after the LOTD V6 update
Tridius2for making the Dawnguard Annex + Praedy's Door patch.
Gonzeh84for being a general joy to make patches for as well asWatertowers of Skyrim
I'd also like to thank everyone else that has put up with me in Janquel'sdiscord while making this. You all have kept me sane and getting to absorb modding knowledge from the conversations you guys have is always a treat.
Thank Yous
jkrojmalforJK's Fort Dawnguard
Grantyboy050forImmersive Fort Dawnguard
DarkFox127forA Dog's Life
NickaNak forAnimated Armoury - DAR Version
NikinoodlesandNazenn forCloaks of Skyrim
Madcat221forDawnguard Arsenal SSE
rms827forDawnguard Sentries Plus SE
SarthesAraiforThe Elder Scrolls Online ImportsicecreamassassinforLegacy of the Dragonborn
SirJesto,Stonehands1andKarinafor theLegacy of the Dragonborn Patch Hub
SimonMagus616 forPilgrim
MihailModsforChicks- Mihail Monsters and Animals
Dave0523forMystic CondenserMartimiusandKerstyn Unger forSerana Dialogue Add-On
NordwarUAforVanilla Armor Replacers SSEandJDJ3for its port/implementation.
kryptopyrforWeapons Armor Clothing and Clutter FixesmindfluxforAspens AblazecloudedtruthforRelationship Dialogue Overhaul
AndrealphusVIIIforBUVARP SE RE - Barely Used Vanilla Actors Recycle Project Special Edition Revamped
IxionXVIIforVyn Exports - Ice Claws
code1kforLandscape Fixes For Grass Mods
mindfluxforEmbers XD
angryglockforCarriage Stops of Skyrim
PraedythXVIforPraedy's Fort Dawnguard - SE
rgabriel15forSkyrim Project Optimizationandpritster5for its port
vurtforSkyrim Flora Overhaul SE
IgnusTerasforFort Dawnguard Annex
ScrabbulorforImmersive Patrols SE AE
XtudoforSons of Skyrim v2.0 - My patches and fixes by Xtudo SE
sattyre,PlagueHushand all otherUnofficial Skyrim Modders Patchcontributors
ArthmoorforCastle Volkihar Rebuilt
SalemWareforNew Purpose Actors - Dawnguard
GGUNITforLux Orbis
agentwfor the patches inLux Orbis - Patch Hub
Bethesda for the Creation Kit and Skyrim
ElminsterAUforSSEEdit
All of these mod authors do excellent work and you should check all their stuff out.
