ColdSun's Visions - Asset Pack LE (2024)

Update 2.3

Combines all the previous updates into the main archive of each body type, doing away with having to grab a separate update patch. Also fixes the problem with the head normal map not having a symmetrical eye socket.Replace previous version completely when installing.

Update 2.2

This is a small update meant to be applied to 2.1. It is not a main file and not meant to replace 2.1, but to add to it. Those of you removing 2.1 to install the update are basically removing most the assets you need in the asset pack and the plugin as well. Install the update by adding the files to 2.1 (with MO2 that means use the merge feature). This update basically adds a couple textures to make the lips look better.

Update 2.1

Why do this to us Cold?! Because I'm a perfectionist and I want these Visions mods to be my best work. That said, visual changes are subjective right? I know a lot of people don't even use Visions and prefer my old Pantheon or ColdSun's World designs (even know they are technically not built as well as my Visions mods). This update to the Asset Pack marks a major change in the assets due to using a different skin. At this point, it is important to remember any of the Visions mods updated on or after 6/4/2024 will require Asset Pack version 2.1+.

Also, keep in mind that when you update the asset pack, all followers and replacers that use it will use these new assets (skins).

• The new default skin for Visions is nowReverie 1.11+.Novelyst has done an amazing job on this skin and it fits the aesthetic I'm looking for with my designs. I still love BNP, but for Visions, I'll be using Reverie.
• Extra Matte addons were removed as they are now included by default with the Reverie version in 2.1.
• Updated the new skin I added to 2.0 with a special blend of Reverie.
• All optional addons have been updated to the new Reverie 2.1 skin (all muscle, all soft, body hair)
  

Update 2.0

• Added a new skin - the asset pack now has two different skins. This allows me to get different looking characters depending on what I want to design. Skin 1 (the original one included in 1.0) is based on BNP 1.7. Skin 2 is BNP 2.0 using the extra matte addon.
• Extra Matte addons for 3BA-CBBE-TBD and BHUNP-UNP for Skin 1.
• Expanded the Body Hair and All Soft or All Muscle patches to include Skin 2.
• This update is safe to install mid-game and doesn't effect existing followers or replacers at all.
• Expect new followers and replacers that use the new Skin 2 option to show up after 5/3/2024. Just remember, not all of them will use the new skin. It depends on which skin I feels match the design better.
  

The Visions Asset Pack is the next generation of my modding series. It is also the last series I will create. To be honest, I thought I was done with series when I created Pantheon, but there were a lot of improvements to make and I wanted to change how things were done as well. Thank you for your patience as I continue to improve my mods.

The Visions Asset Pack includes an ESL-Flagged plugin that further combines assets that are used over and over again. This will save a ton of space on your hard drive and also provide better game performance. If you by chance checked how big all nine Pantheon Packs were when installed and then checked what I did with this mod and the Vision NPCs you would clearly see its taking up a fraction of the space it did before.

All NPC Replacers and Followers that use the Visions Asset Pack will use my skin and assets but the body you have installed on your system. No more bodyslide files and much better support forobody.

The skin in the Visions Asset Pack isReverie1.11+ byNovelyst. It will support players that use 3BA,CBBE, BHUNP, TBD or UNP (make sure you download the correct Asset Pack for your body type). Again, it will use your own default body you have installed.

All NPCs and Followers have unique hair color records in the plugin as well. This means that wigs should better match the color of their default hair as well as 3D body hair mods that support that feature. Sometimes the colors can be slightly off depending on the diffuse texture of the wig, but this will be closer than any other replacer out there.Note: White and Red hair has problems matching up in the engine. There is nothing I can really do about it.

I will be adding useful records to the Asset Pack plugin over time, but you can always upgrade it mid-save without any worry of causing problems in your game and it is compatible with every other mod, even my older series of replacers like ColdSun's World and Pantheon. I will always state clearly in the changelog when I make updates and what the updates were.

The body diffuse texture has no body hair. This is good for folks using 3D body hair mods. That said, there is a patch for 3BA-CBBE and BHUNP-UNP for folks who want body hair included on the skin itself. Just download that and overwrite and you are all set.

There is also a couple patches for folks who only want mucular NPCs and Followers, or only want Soft. This will overwrite one or the other assets so every follower or NPC Replacer from Visions uses all of one or the other. Otherwise, I choose what the Follower or NPC Replacer will use based on their class or job in the game. If they are a warrior type, they have muscles. If they are a tavern maid, they are soft. And so on.

I welcome polite and constructive feedback. However - rude/passive-aggressive comments, insulting or disparaging any author's work or mine will result in an immediate and permanent ban from my mod pages.Be respectful in your comments.Comments will be left open, but there will be limited support provided there. Please go to ourDiscordServer for support, or visit the above mentioned guides in the Articles tab.

• Download the Asset Pack for the body type that you use (3BA-CBBE or BHUNP-UNP).
• The Asset Pack does not conflict with any other mods and no vanilla records are touched in the plugin. This means it will not conflict with anything else, including my previous mods.
• To Update the Asset Pack, download the newer version andreplace it(do not merge it). It is completely safe to update it mid-game.
• Since the Asset Pack doesn't conflict with other mods, it can be anywhere in your load order, but as a best practice I always put it right above all the other Visions mods and follow the instructions according to the Visions Follower and Replacer mods in regards to load order.
  


Special thanks to my friends over on theMigal Makes Mods Discord Server. Migal, Taranis, Gonzeh, Yandros, Nether, Setzur-sama, Ninetails, and others. Thank you for all of your help in support during the creation of this mod.

Mods like this are not possible without the help of the fantastic and creative mod authors who create the assets I used in this mod. Please support them! If I missed any in the credits, let me know.

Novelyst - Reverie Skin 1.11+
swefrida and khisartin - (BNP) Skin and Eyes - the best stuff!
wammy - Eyes of Beauty AI Remastered
Koralina - All Makeup-related mods and brows, Even More Eyes
All the Lovely Mods - scarlettdays21 (I just love these!)
migal130 and SilverWolfMNG - BHUNP body preset
khisartin - Alt1 Brows and other amazing skyrim cosmetic mods
D-Easy - Synergy - Specialized Follower Classes
Kalilies and Stealthic - KS Hairdos Renewal
ousnius, Kalilies, Stealthic - KS Hairs HDT SMP
lemonbalmtea - HG Hairdos 1 and 2
ShinglesCat - SC - KS Hairdos Retextured
KouLeifoh - High Poly Head LE
Niroku - Expressive Facegen Morphs
Ousnius and Caliente - CBBE
Acro748 - 3BA Body
Baka - BHUNP Body
Ousnius and Caliente - Bodyslide and Outfit Studio
Pocky - 4K Human Female Makeup
Redprincess79 - Realistic Hair Colors
missjennabee and Nazenn - Improved Eyes SE
Docteure - Eyes of Beauty SE
The Eyes of Beauty - Ai Remastered - wammy
Kala's Eyes - Kalahira
Mikan Eyes - nerune and Rektas69
SG Hairs
Tullius Eyes

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