๐ Ashe: Crystal Heart Prologue - Public Release! ๐
EDIT 05 (November 22nd 2024):
Final Release Early Access OUT NOW! Check most recent Patreon posts. :)
EDIT 04 (October 2nd, 2024):
๐ฅ Ashe Prologue - Final Update Before Full Release! ๐ฅ
Hey everyone, I've just released another update for the Ashe Prologue! ๐ This one's packed with improvements and fixes, and should be the last update before the full mod launches (unless any critical bugs pop up!).
Download the new FOMOD below and install it over your existing mod. For all the juicy details about what's changed, check out the full changelog on my website! [Link to changelog]
Highlights include: full vanilla NPC awareness, Campfire Talks (Ashe's version of Drinking Buddies), SMP hair support (finally!), balanced weapon stats, spooning, and a handy tracking marker with teleport!
For Xbox users:
Update the mod as usual.
Also, for feedback (having finished the Prologue) and general bug reports, please fill out this feedback form! [Here]
KNOWN ISSUES/PLANNED CHANGES:
Navmesh Issues: Ashe might get stuck on the terrain. Use MoveTo Player or teleport spell (if you have it) as a temporary fix.
Smithing & Spellcasting: These features are implemented but unvoiced and might have some bugs.
Solitude Dialogue: Ashe's Solitude dialogue will be updated in the full release to reflect her Riverwood relocation.
I'm so excited to finally share the Ashe: Crystal Heart Prologue with the whole world! It's been an incredible journey so far, and I can't wait to hear what you think. ๐
Requirements (PC):
Nemesis and DAR/OAR (For Custom Animations)
SKSE (For Additional functionality)
Quick Instructions (PC):
1. Download and install the FOMOD HERE. // (If you had a previous version of the mod, delete it and install this one on top of it).
2. Run through the options*.
3. Place Ashe near the bottom of your LO.
4. Build meshes in Bodyslide (if you chose an outfit option). You'll also be able to choose between heels and non-heels for Ashe's boots.
5. Run Nemesis.
6. Enjoy!
*(Quick Note for Remy Option: RCO= RSkyrim Children Overhaul)
Quick Instructions (Xbox):
1. Search for the mod, or just click this link.
2. If you had a previous version of the early access, delete it from your LO.
3. Add it to your library and make sure "Ashe - Fire and Blood.esp" is activated in your load order!
Quick Playthrough Hints:
Look for news pamphlets about Ashe in the world - they'll get her quest started! Or talk to Ysolda in Whiterun!
If you can't find them, she's hanging out at the Winking Skeever in Solitude.
You'll need 200 gold to recruit her.
Once she's in your party, just chat with her, and her story will unfold naturally! ๐
Feedback & Bug Reports:
Once you've finished the Prologue, please fill out this feedback form: [Here]
ALL bug reports go here too! Kindly select the "I'd like to report a bug" option.
While this Prologue build is stable and shouldn't cause any save game issues, please let me know if you encounter any bugs! This version includes some bug fixes and improvements based on feedback from our amazing Patreon supporters!
What to Expect:
This Prologue contains all content up until the end of Chapter 1 ("Revelation and Reflection"), including most of Ashe's radiant features (though some dialogue is still unvoiced and/or unmastered).
You'll also find other NPCs and locations placed in the world, even though their content isn't fully implemented yet. Feel free to explore and get a sneak peek at what's to come!
The Prologue is a separate mod and will not be compatible with the full release. A new save will be required when the full version is available.
Get Ready for the Full Ashe Experience!
The Prologue is just a taste of what's to come! The full release of Ashe: Crystal Heart (coming this Thanksgiving) will feature:
The Complete Story: Experience all seven chapters of Ashe's epic journey!
Expanded Follower Features: More features like teleportation, Ashe combat skills, expanded magicka features, etc...
Enhanced Lore Integration: Ashe will react to more vanilla quests and have expanded banter with NPCs.
Romance: Develop a deeper connection with Ashe and explore a romantic storyline.
I'm also planning to continue supporting Ashe with ongoing updates, adding new quest commentary, storylines, and features even after the full release! ๐
More documentation here on my website.
Thank you all for your incredible patience and support!๐
This is just the beginning of Ashe's epic adventure! Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for the full release, coming November 28, 2024!
- Marty
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Comments (56)
Hello! i comment here because for some reason i can't comment on the most recent Ashe post When will the mod be available for LE? And congratulations for the release!
Hey quick question will ashe have different reactions to different characters e.g being an elf or smth or being level 5 as opposed to level 150
So happy it's coming out sooner now. Though here's an idea, Frea. She is hardly ever touched and is one of the best followers.
I have my eyes on Frea too! But I personally prefer Aela hahaha so she's coming first! ๐บ
Hey, i was wondering when the ashe mod is coming out?
I thought it was coming out today, but I may have been wrong or they are behind refining the 1st version.
Love using SDA, so I am excited for this mod!
Does Ashe need to have Nemesis to work properly? Or is it just a recommended requirement? Also, do you plan on adding a patch for FNIS?
It's a recommended requirement. The other mod should work in theory.
will this be released on skyrim le or just on the special edition?
Excited for the release!!!
Hope this comes to nexus soon and hope the Aela does happen so the three tye into one big story
Yep, me too! It's coming to Nexus soon!
Will the full release be on Nexus or here?
Nexus but early access will be on here for a short time (the week before release!)
Okay so i have a question, And it's been concerning me ever since i saw the size of the prologue on xbox... Is there any confirmation on the size of the full mod? As you may know console users are EXTREMELY limited on space of mods And since the prologue alone is almost 700 MB.. I am concerned if i'll even have enough space by the release of the full mod. Any Input on this would be greatly appreciated, I really love SDA and i use it all the time everytime i play, I am hoping it isn't over 1.5 GB... Otherwise i am screwed xD Thanks for your time!
hey for some reason Ashe's armor would switch back to her regular armor even tho I selected the ebony armor patch and her body would just clip through, I dont use cbbe or bodyslide because It did the same thing just off the bat whenever I meet her and It gave me a headache whenever I tried using bodyslide to fix it, I also want to point out that I never used bodyslide up to this point so theres a decent chance I was doing it wrong but it just gave me a headache when I was trying it for a couple hours so should I just wait for the full release? or honestly any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hey there! As I've instructed before, please fill out the bug report form along with detailed measures to reproduce said bug. Thank you! :)
After having a second dream(trying to chase an assassin and then failing, with a white-out in the end), quest log informed me to keep increasing rapport with Ashe. But there aren't any dialogue options left to do that like before, just radiant dialogue options. What is the condition to proceed from here?
Make sure you're in a safe location like an inn or player home, then talk to her again! :)
Base on what you posted ashe is gonna be big mod. I see vanilla NPCs will be aware of her and that's cool but what i don't know is if all them will be aware of her or not because you weren't more specific about awareness. Revoicing all the NPCs that will be aware of Ashe would be too much work to do. Can you share more details on NPC awareness?
What details exactly?
Ashe disappeared after the second dream (running through a maze) I canโt find her after waking up.
Hey there! Please comment on the bug report form, along with detailed instructions to reproduce said bug :)
Is it possible to use this mod without DAR/OAR and without the custom animations or will not having DAR or OAR break the mod? I don't want to use these two since both have many reported bugs.
DAR/OAR are soft requirements. If you don't use them you just won't get Ashe's custom idle, movement, and combat animations, but as long as you run Nemesis you should be able to see her custom dialogue and scripted package animations just fine, since they're completely new animations and not variants of existing ones like mt_idle.hkx.
Love the mod but canโt get Ashe to stop following me in Xbox
Please fill out the bug report form, along with details to reproduce said bug reliably, along with any other major details :)
I love your โSerana Dialogue Add-Onโ mod and it's a reason for me not to play Skyrim without it. That's why I was all the more pleased that you are now making a new companion and added it directly to my modlist. I already love it and can't wait for more content THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for your beautiful work <3
You're welcome! <3
I finished the current prologue and I enjoyed it minus being called a noob when I showed up at level 10 with a couple dungeons under my characters belt.
Pretty sure you were just on the threshold! She sees characters Level 11 and above as more experienced.
do I have to use Nemesis to run this mod
If you're on PC, you need Nemesis otherwise you won't get the custom anims!
is it only available for se?
SE and AE!
So I recruited her as a newbie and she basically said I was a newbie. I do wonder if her dialogue would change if you recruited her as the dragonborn already.
Her dialogue would change! Not for the dragonborn in particular but your player levels and skills.
just curious if you guys have managed to get any luck with Lucien and Serana dialogue
Will it be there a way she can be a real human at the end like Serana?
Thank you for the suggestion - I'll consider it!
Getting a odd texture bug with the iron sword when using cleaned textures and retextures for iron, ashe seems to be overwritting these changes
For anyone having issues with this, i repacked the ASHE BSA without the Iron Weapon textures and it fixed the issue!
Do you have to use RS for children's landscaping?Have you thought about changing to other children's landscaping?
What's "landscaping"?
Compatible with LE? The download says SE so just want to make sure!
Only on SE/AE for now!
Hey, Marty! love the mod. I am not sure if it's a bug but I feel like either my progress is bugged out or I think I can't proceed because I have already romanced Serana in this save. Had her dream thing and everything and I have waited days but she hasn't had anything new. All I get is Ashe's marker pointing on her. the Quest log says continue building rapport but there are no new dialogue options and My relationship with her has already gone up 3-4 times
What was the last dialogue option/conversation you had with her? You're supposed to encounter two flashbacks at the very least! :)
Amazing! Will you release it on Nexus?
For the full mod, yes! But the Prologue will just be here on Patreon for now.
Thank you! Looking forward to this experience.
Thank you, me too!
Love this. It's not showing up on Xbox tho
Try again. Should be visible now!
Awesome!