AFK_Frostcrag

Overview

Renovates Frostcrag Tower with better lighting, furnishings, and display cases. An Oblivion gate is included for post-main quest sigil hunting enjoyment.

You MUST have the Frostcrag Tower DLC to use AFK_Frostcrag.

AFK_Frostcrag attempts to be a low-impact, low-frills upgrade to the Frostcrag Tower DLC for those of us who liked the idea, thought the implementation needed a little help, but just want a home and not a lot of extras.

AFK_Frostcrag uses the stock layout of Frostcrag Tower from the DLC, but adds the following features:

• Remodeled areas with moved and added furniture in three optional varieties.
• Many display cases, also with several options, on the first level.
• Revamped lighting that can be toggled on and off via spell.
• A teleport ring and spell to return you to Frostcrag.
• An alchemy chest like the one in the Archmage's quarters.
• An Oblivion gate that can be used after the main quest to re-enter the planes of Oblivion.

Requirements

• Oblivion patched to the latest version. Shivering Isles is not required.
• The Frostcrag Spire DLC. This mod will NOT work without the DLC.
• An optional COBL version is included. This version requires COBL 1.72 or above.

Installation

Before installing AFK_Frostcrag, make sure you evacuate any and all containers in Frostcrag Spire.

Installing with BAIN (preferred):

1. Uninstall any previous version of AFK_Frostcrag.
2. Move the AFK_Frostcrag archive to your \Oblivion Mods\Bash Installers\ directory.
3. Open Wrye Bash, and click the Installers tab. Select AFK_Frostcrag.
4. Make sure the 00 Core sub-package is selected.
5. Select either the 01 COBL or 01 Non-COBL sub-package, depending on if you want COBL support or not. Make sure the proper AFK_Frostcrag.esp is selected.
6. Select the 02 Furniture package of your choice. You must pick one and only one of these.
7. Right click the AFK_Frostcrag package in the packages list and click Install.
8. In the Mods tab, make sure AFK_Frostcrag.esp is selected.
9. Make sure everything is in the proper order either manually or by using BOSS.
10. Rebuild your Bashed Patch.

Installing Manually:

1. Uninstall any previous version of AFK_Frostcrag by deleting AFK_Frostcrag.esp and the Data/meshes/Dwip/AFK_Frostcrag and Data/textures/Dwip/AFK_Frostcrag directories.
2. Open the AFK_Frostcrag archive.
3. In the archive, in the 00 Core directory, select all files and directories and copy them to Oblivion/Data.
4. If you want COBL support, copy AFK_Frostcrag.esp from the 01 COBL directory to Oblivion/Data. Otherwise copy AFK_Frostcrag.esp from the 01 Non-COBL directory to Oblivion/Data.
5. Decide which type of furniture you prefer, move to the 02 directory for that type, select all files and directories, and copy them to Oblivion/Data.
6. In your mod manager of choice, make sure AFK_Frostcrag.esp is selected.
7. Make sure everything is in the proper order either manually or by using BOSS.

Uninstalling

AFK_Frostcrag moves several of the vanilla Frostcrag furniture items. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to dramatic problems with the interior of Frostcrag Spire.

1. Load your save with AFK_Frostcrag installed.
2. Make sure to get anything you want to keep out of the containers in Frostcrag Spire.
3. In the console, type StartQuest AFKFrostcragUninstall. Wait a minute.
4. Save somewhere outside of Frostcrag Spire and quit Oblivion.
5. Delete AFK_Frostcrag.esp from Oblivion/Data, and delete these two directories: Data/meshes/Dwip/AFK_Frostcrag and Data/textures/Dwip/AFK_Frostcrag.

Compatibility

AFK_Frostcrag is likely not compatable with any other Frostcrag overhaul mod, such as Frostcrag Reborn.

AFK_Frostcrag is compatable with:

• Unofficial Official Mods Patch
• SM Plugin Refurbish
• Frostcrag Village

AFK_Frostcrag should load after both mods.

AFK_Frostcrag will work properly with patches affecting the Frostcrag Spire teleporters, such as the Open Cities Patch and Sandman53's Kvatch Rebuilt Patch.

Known Issues

• When using the Frostcrag Oblivion gate, DO NOT use Oblivion gates in the realms of Oblivion to travel back to Tamriel. Results are unpredictable. Normal Oblivion gates remain unaffected.
• There is currently a bug with the COBL version where it is possible for the static alchemy gear in the upper spire to appear improperly. To avoid the bug, buy the alchemy area upgrade first thing. Until you buy that upgrade, avoid the upper spire. Do note that the consequences of this bug are fairly minor - the static gear should appear already filled. If you've run into this bug, it will appear empty, but can be manually filled.
• In versions prior to 1.2, it is possible to encounter a bug where none of the furniture in the tower will appear, and all the books will be floating in midair. The best way to fix this is to uninstall AFK_Frostcrag 1.01 or 1.1, revert to a pre-AFK_Frostcrag save, then install AFK_Frostcrag 1.2+. If you cannot do that for whatever reason, perform the following steps: First, uninstall any earlier version of AFK_Frostcrag. You can just delete the esp, no need to deal with the uninstall script. Next, load up your game without AFK_Frostcrag installed, load your save, and save again, then exit the game. Finally, install AFK_Frostcrag 1.2+. Everything should now work properly, although you may have piles of books on the floor.

Licensing and Legal

Please DO NOT redistribute or reupload this mod without my express permission.

Please DO feel free to use anything in this mod you think is worth using as a basis for your own modding efforts. This includes using AFK_Frostcrag as a base for your own mods (which does not include new versions of AFK_Frostcrag!), or using the included meshes and textures, except where those resources are the work of someone else (see the credits below). If you have a question, please ask. In all cases I would appreciate being notified and being given credit for my work.

Contact

Bethesda Softworks Forums: Dwip

TES Nexus: afk_dwip

Credits

• Bethesda Softworks - Frostcrag Spire DLC
• Hanaisse - Oak furniture textures

Version History

Version 1.2 (7/5/11)

• Changes from 1.1 weren't showing up in the COBL version.
• Added note to known issues about the "floating books" bug.
• Added message to confirm completion of uninstaller.

Version 1.1 (6/16/11)

• Fixed severe issues with initialization script
• Changed Oblivion gate to enable after the completion of Find the Heir

Version 1.01 (1/9/11)

• Fixed master ordering issues with COBL version.
• Fixed various furniture texturing issues.

Version 1.0 (1/3/11)

• Fixed crash bugs with teleport spells.
• Added another furniture option.

Version 1.0 Beta 2 (8/4/10)

• Added in alchemy sorter resource.
• Added options for vanilla or weathered oak furniture.

Version 1.0 Beta 1 (4/14/10)

• Initial public release.