Instead of a mod website, I put all the information in sections of the mod description. Please read all about Better Vampires in the mod description (including troubleshooting and FAQs).
Have a problem? Then PLEASE post in this forum so others can see my answer if they have the same issue. I cannot respond to personal messages asking me how to fix your installation or explaining why something isn't working for you. Only message me if you are seeking permission for a translation, are making a video of my mod, etc.
PLEASE read the instructions carefully if you are updating from an older version ... Every time I release a new version people post here that their game is broken or my mod doesn't work. It works just fine, you must follow the steps very carefully and don't skip anything. You should use the Remove Better Vampires.bat file BEFORE installing to make certain that you have no vampire-related loose files in your Skyrim\Data folder. If you do .... they will overwrite my BSA and my mod will not work ...
If using a mod organizer/loader make certain no other mods are loading loose files that affect vampires - especially PlayerVampireQuestScript! A loose file will overwrite my .bsa and it will break things!
If using RS Children Overhaul don't install the RSC Vampire Script Patch in the FOMOD installer, it is incompatible to Better Vampires.
If you are a custom race (they can cause many issues) and are using Race Compatibility. You will have to talk to TMPhoenix. You have to follow his instructions perfectly or it breaks my mod. They are complex and if you made a mistake you will have to seek his help. His mod works fine, but custom races inherently add more problems. Many issues have resulted from his mod (and people not setting it up properly) and I tire of defending my mod when it works fine. If you have an issue, it is 95% mod conflict or user error.
Version 9.1 is released! A new save is recommended, OR follow these steps to blank the mod and make a "clean save" and update.
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1) Rest/wait INSIDE for 24hr in the game - this will allow any NPCs you have fed upon, or used Seduction on, time to recuperate. 2) Use my MCM - Troubleshooting and Cleanup page (or my customization power) and click on "BLANK Better Vampires Mod". 3) If using my MCM, exit it to have the mod blanked. 4) Wait until told the blanking is complete, then save your game (it must be a real save, not a quick save). 5) Exit the game. 6) Uninstall and delete the old version of my mod (completely DELETE it from the Skyrim\Data and Skyrim\Data\Scripts folders). I use MO to remove mods, but you can check the files section and use my "Remove Better Vampires" batch file - it will ENSURE everything is gone. 7) Download and install my latest mod version using NMM, MO, or Bethesda.net (for PC or XBox One). 8) Start the game and load your saved game from step 4. 9) Use my MCM - Troubleshooting and Cleanup page (or my customization power) and click on "Reset Sanguinare Vampiris". 10) Customize my mod with the MCM, customization power, or console commands. 11) You were infected in step 9, now you must wait 3 days for your disease to run its course and you will become a stage 1 Vampire (fully fed). * You must feed once on a living victim to have your proper rank set the first time. OPTIONAL STEPS 12) Make a new save after you turn into a vampire the first time (it must be a real save, not a quick save). 13) Exit the game. 14) Use the Script Cleaner (or Skyrim Tools for SE) on the save from step 12 (to ensure the cleanest slate possible). 15) Start the game and load your cleaned saved game from step 14.
Changes/Additions
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- Adjusted Ice Flesh so it is a bit more powerful; it blocks 30-80 damage now depending upon rank. - Added in a second check for those you have turned or enthralled. On an update in game time, they will have the attributes and appearance reapplied. - By default, your stage abilities and rank abilites will not be affected by hunger. - Added in a new MCM option (and in the old config power). You can now disable or enable hunger affecting stage abilities and rank abilities separately if you don't want some to disappear when you are weaker. - Added in an "Ignore" option for all types of feeding or enthralling (thank you for the idea Idrinth!) so you won't get stuck. My perks add in options and should not remove others.
I have a small issue. Summon to Molag's court spell doesn't seem to reset the CD when I feed. I've tried both the Sacrosanct and default Feed options and neither reset the CD, effectively making it a one use spell.
I have a problem. I can't level up. Under Satiety and Vampire Rank, it says "Please Feed to Update." But I've already drunk blood several times. I installed the mod before, and I didn't have this problem then.
For some reason I can't feed on people sleeping, sometimes I can and sometimes I can't i can only get the enthrall option. Also the animation never plays i just stand there
Hi, first thank you for creating this mod, this in one of if not the best mods for Skyrim (it is best for me :D) ... but i have a little problem and that is i cant feed on vampires. I am breton nightlord with amaranth and feeding on vampires enabled, using version 9.01 + RS children and race compatibility are installed (without RSC Vampire Script Patch) yet i can only pickpocket them, feeding on others and using spells and abilities is without problem.
edit: i have been reading and i find this "WARNING: If you want to use Race Compatibility, you must use the version of his mod that works with my exact version of Better Vampires or things will break." does that mean i must downgrade from 9.01 to 8.8 ?
I -love- this mod, it's the reason i look back at Skyrim and think "Damn, i was lucky living my vampire fantasy with that mod."
I was wondering if you were planning on perhaps creating this mod, but for Oblivion: Remastered? I can't even begin to imagine the challanges or the intricacies. I have this silver lining of hope, but I will respect if you won't/can't either.
Thank you for my giving my epic vampire journeys through skyrim over the many years! ^-^ <3 <3
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(including troubleshooting and FAQs).
Have a problem? Then PLEASE post in this forum so others can see my answer if they have the same issue.
I cannot respond to personal messages asking me how to fix your installation or explaining why something isn't working for you. Only message me if you are seeking permission for a translation, are making a video of my mod, etc.
Fallrim Tools - Script Cleaner and more: A powerful savegame editor/cleaner for Skyrim LE and Skyrim SE.
Relationship Dialogue Overhaul: All default voices now have follower dialogue. Essential for those you want to turn into Vampires or enthrall.
Enhanced Invisibility: SKSE plugin that improves and fixes bugs with Invisibility effects
Face Discoloration Fix: Eliminates the dreaded "dark face" issue that occurs when the game encounters FaceGen errors.
Vampire Lines Expansion: This mod provides new spliced lines to (mostly) vampires, giving them more personality and making encounters unique.
Dynamic Activation Key Patch: This patch adds the Dynamic activation key function to the sneak feeding and sneak extracting blood potions from BV.
Idrinth's Feed Cancel Button: This mod adds a cancel button, so that you don't have to feed from people because of there only being one option.
Every time I release a new version people post here that their game is broken or my mod doesn't work. It works just fine, you must follow the steps very carefully and don't skip anything.
You should use the Remove Better Vampires.bat file BEFORE installing to make certain that you have no vampire-related loose files in your Skyrim\Data folder. If you do .... they will overwrite my BSA and my mod will not work ...
If using RS Children Overhaul don't install the RSC Vampire Script Patch in the FOMOD installer, it is incompatible to Better Vampires.
If you are a custom race (they can cause many issues) and are using Race Compatibility. You will have to talk to TMPhoenix.
You have to follow his instructions perfectly or it breaks my mod. They are complex and if you made a mistake you will have to seek his help. His mod works fine, but custom races inherently add more problems. Many issues have resulted from his mod (and people not setting it up properly) and I tire of defending my mod when it works fine. If you have an issue, it is 95% mod conflict or user error.
A new save is recommended, OR follow these steps to blank the mod and make a "clean save" and update.
2) Use my MCM - Troubleshooting and Cleanup page (or my customization power) and click on "BLANK Better Vampires Mod".
3) If using my MCM, exit it to have the mod blanked.
4) Wait until told the blanking is complete, then save your game (it must be a real save, not a quick save).
5) Exit the game.
6) Uninstall and delete the old version of my mod (completely DELETE it from the Skyrim\Data and Skyrim\Data\Scripts folders). I use MO to remove mods, but you can check the files section and use my "Remove Better Vampires" batch file - it will ENSURE everything is gone.
7) Download and install my latest mod version using NMM, MO, or Bethesda.net (for PC or XBox One).
8) Start the game and load your saved game from step 4.
9) Use my MCM - Troubleshooting and Cleanup page (or my customization power) and click on "Reset Sanguinare Vampiris".
10) Customize my mod with the MCM, customization power, or console commands.
11) You were infected in step 9, now you must wait 3 days for your disease to run its course and you will become a stage 1 Vampire (fully fed).
* You must feed once on a living victim to have your proper rank set the first time.
OPTIONAL STEPS
12) Make a new save after you turn into a vampire the first time (it must be a real save, not a quick save).
13) Exit the game.
14) Use the Script Cleaner (or Skyrim Tools for SE) on the save from step 12 (to ensure the cleanest slate possible).
15) Start the game and load your cleaned saved game from step 14.
Changes/Additions
- Added in a second check for those you have turned or enthralled. On an update in game time, they will have the attributes and appearance reapplied.
- By default, your stage abilities and rank abilites will not be affected by hunger.
- Added in a new MCM option (and in the old config power). You can now disable or enable hunger affecting stage abilities and rank abilities separately if you don't want some to disappear when you are weaker.
- Added in an "Ignore" option for all types of feeding or enthralling (thank you for the idea Idrinth!) so you won't get stuck. My perks add in options and should not remove others.
It's my first try ever in that engine. https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/mods/1552
Please remember that there is a lot that we do not know how to do yet, or might not be able to do ...
Tried 8.7 and the mcm works just fine
Is there something I'm missing?
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edit: i have been reading and i find this "WARNING: If you want to use Race Compatibility, you must use the version of his mod that works with my exact version of Better Vampires or things will break." does that mean i must downgrade from 9.01 to 8.8 ?
I -love- this mod, it's the reason i look back at Skyrim and think "Damn, i was lucky living my vampire fantasy with that mod."
I was wondering if you were planning on perhaps creating this mod, but for Oblivion: Remastered? I can't even begin to imagine the challanges or the intricacies. I have this silver lining of hope, but I will respect if you won't/can't either.
Thank you for my giving my epic vampire journeys through skyrim over the many years! ^-^ <3 <3
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