Skyrim screenshot thread

[Sniffles]

Vagaries of life and unlife. As the cold stone about, time stands still for them in the long forgotten garden.  An idyll out of time of a simple and tranquil nature. Perhaps a romantic interlude, but for both a time of reflection as they briefly shed their cares and give consideration as to what is of true value, what is fleeting and transient, with both, mighty, powerful, blood of the dragons and blood of the daedra, find themselves swept up as leaves upon the winds, at the mercy of the fates.

[Sniffles]

The blood of dragons within the dragonborn stirs. To ascend, going beyond self, or be found wanting.

I have a dilemma, a quandary my ancient friend, and you, by no means your intention, are the cause of it. It was your imprisonment, and seeing you freed of it, more than deserving of that freedom after you were so fouly duped, misled and abused, stripped of your life and freedom.

It has come to pass, as one of your brethren has counseled me, that I must employ a vicious trap and ensnare a dova. All these machinations, working towards the intent of confronting and slaying another of your kind lest he wreak wanton destruction throughout Nirn.

And so I turn to you as I have turned to your brethren Parthunax for sage counsel. Have I been irrevocably fated to undertake this deed? Is there any possible less bloodthirsty resolve, a truce, possible between men, mer and the dova? Have I any alternative course of action? Must all ultimately be decided by blood and death?

Perhaps the three, dragon and dragon blood, and possibly others, are destined to live out their days in silent contemplation atop the throat of the world. The middle path, so treacherous, fraught with peril upon all sides.

(Screenshot was as difficult to compose as the bleak prospects of the dragonborn. This post brought to you in part by alternating reading between Tagore and Sartre at 02:00 as I wait for an email response.)

[Aatrnasyn]

I thought I recognized Tagore's influence in your last two posts!

[Renee G]

Mar 1, 2024 23:57:35 GMT Sniffles said:

Mar 1, 2024 17:58:03 GMT Renee G said:

Sniffles: regarding disappearing NPCs, are they mod-added? If so, sometimes this can be fixed by making sure they've got a Persistent Reference in one of the game's cells or worldspaces, usually wherever they started. Does this help? 

I think my saved game cleaner is a major culprit. I park a follower and after a while it ham fisted comes along and thinks the NPC, or a vital bit of data regarding the NPC is an unattached instance.

For example, I parked several NPCs in Lakside and went off to do the entire Rigmor quest line. Going back to the house Serana was missing. I got her back and just noticed Vilja is missing. But it's no problem at all to fix. I just make a save, then open an earlier save where I know the NPC is present, get the ref number, close that save and open my most recent save, then console, moveto player, and all is well, NPC back and fully functional.

Oh gosh, this sounds scary! Skyrim can be a scary game. You do the wrong thing, it  gets baked into the save, yikes!

But even without the save cleaner you're describing, NPCs just disappear sometimes. Usually in my game they eventually come back. But during those first moments when it's like "where did they go" I can't help but get this apprehensive feeling. 

[Sniffles]

Renee G "You do the wrong thing, it gets baked into the save, yikes!" Amen to that. And as your game progresses, "I am the past come back to haunt you, David Lo Pan!"

[Sniffles]

Onwards! Post her quest, I quickly discovered Rigmor was a simple tank with nearly all dialogue "HEY! WAIT UP!" and "YOU STEPPED ON MY TOE!", every minute or so, often interrupting crucial quest progressing dialogue. Time for a little reorganizing.

Going back to Lakeside to swap out followers Anduniel from the crowd parked there instantly became the best. For reasons best known to herself she had shed all clothes and was spending most of her time cooking. In the buff, she has texture and seam problems. Additionally, her attire was inappropriate with children present. She is definitely several classes above the also naked wanton slut that sleeps in stables. And thirdly, she adds a compassionate thoughtful presence as a keynote.

Checking Andu's gear she had a hodge podge mess. Not about to undertake yet another careful smithing enchanting session, I took all Sop-fias and Riggsy's gear and dumped it on her as well. Then took her out for a stroll and a couple of encounters and started removing all the gear she had chose to not wear. HOLY CRAP.

Oh sweet sweet irony, be-ith thee as my guide this fraught rainy night. Roughly up to 2400+ armor depending on circumspices? Ms. calm and charming hath selected herself as the new tank of our little party.

A little further shuffling, the undead maiden of magic and mayhem is given the role of close support of Dragon girl.

[Sniffles]

Mar 4, 2024 14:53:43 GMT Aatrnasyn said:

I thought I recognized Tagore's influence in your last two posts!

"The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence."

Tagore did not reflect and expound upon existentialism, but rather he gave insights in how to embrace it as an integral part our our lives.

[moksha8088]

Zora at Frostfruit Inn

[Sniffles]

Andi, hold still a moment...

Global warming over Markarth. Hot air from Windhelm is spreading?

Pink sunrise!

[OldRPMDaddy]

Gorgeous Shots!

[OldRPMDaddy]

Morning Interlude!

A brief rest stop at home, before heading to Dragonbridge to find a Moth Priest, whatever that is. Once again, NPC idles set up a neat little scene:


"Wottsa gal gotta do to get some breakfast around here?"


"Oh, I don't know, how about sitting at the table where the food is?"

[Sniffles]

Conference time. Okay, go are we whereing? Serana, want to go back to Dumbguard, get this scroll read and snuggle up some more with Isran?

S. "Right after I chew broken glass."

Hrrm. Well.... Andi, how about another visit to Wintermold?

A. "Hasn't that place been through enough without a slightly insane dragonized wacko wreaking more havoc with Magnuts stupid stick?"

S. "Brilliant idea. Maybe be standing in the middle of the college when that putz Thalmor or you or the both of you deliver the coup de grace and everything does the ocean plummet."

Well, what then? Go home and see how much wine we can pour into Soppy?

S. "How about we go home, lock the sop in the cellar and check out Andi's new tavern while you take Vilja to the BC and get the assignment of caterwauling in taverns across Skyrim?"

A. "Just stay away from my place. I don't need screaming customers in agony dashing for the doors and dragon skeletons all over the landscape."

Is this a commentary on my beautiful singing voice?

S. "If it wasn't for those shouts I'd draw a comparison to the frogs by the lake."

Wagon driver. "I'm feeling myself age here."

Love those carriages. No breast strap on the horse. Slap the reins and it strolls off dragging the carriage driver and leaving the wagon behind.

[OldRPMDaddy]

Robber's Gorge and Another Surprise

On the way to Dragonbridge, our heroes hit the inevitable roadblock -- they have another gang of bandits to get through. They don't waste any time: Kirsikka dukes it out with the bandit chief, while Serana uses her sinister magic to drain somebody's life force.*



But what's this? In the cave underneath the camp, they discover another In-Between who calls herself Perrine.



"You wouldn't happen to be a snow elf from Silures Manor, would you?" asks Nami. She wonders if Yumi's friend might have escaped somehow. She explains that except for Serana, everyone in the group is an In-Between like she is.

"No," says the youngster, "I worked for House Ordovices in Firsthold. Until they decided to sell me to the Embassy near Solitude, that is. I was put on a ship and we set sail, but a couple of the crew helped me escape before we reached port. As far as the Thalmor know, I've drowned or something. I started making my way south, but was caught by some bandits and brought here. Where are they, by the way?"

"They're nobody's concern now," says Poet. "We've got a place for you to stay, but you'll have to wait here until we return from our mission. Someone can stay with you, if you'd like."

Kirsikka volunteers. "Hey, Caterpillar, let's see if we can find something decent to eat, huh?" Kirsikka and Perrine go off together.

Rudi's not pleased at being shorthanded, but understands it's for the best.

*The same effect is accomplished in our world and time by playing Air Supply records.

[Sniffles]

A: "That whirlwind sprint would come in very handy.................."
Well, it certainly came in handy the other night when I discovered that slaughterfish casserole was a little ancient.
A: "Did the cure disease potion help?"
Of what little I was able to keep down only seemed to expedite matters. I'd rather not think about it. How about we just enjoy the view?

QUICK! Serana in the perfect pose with a new very beautiful outfit. So graceful! SLAM THE CONSOLE BUTTON! Now, TM, hmm, TFC, and TAI too... Ack! I better back up a little... AGGHHHHH!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Dammit.

(Genius girl turned the AI off on the bed. Screen grabs can be SOOOOO!!!! frustrating)

[OldRPMDaddy]

Sniff, reference top photo: Are you using a foliage mod of some kind? That shot's pretty striking.