How To Get To Fort Dawnguard

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About this mod

An overhaul of Dayspring Canyon.

Requirements

DLC requirements

DLC name
Dawnguard
Hearthfire
Dragonborn

Off-site requirements

Mod name	Notes
SKSE

Permissions and credits

Credits and distribution permission

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Author notes

The ESPs in these files must not be redistributed, either fully or in part, except for translations (see below). Feel free to release files which use my ESPs as a dependency/ master file.

The BSA contains assets made my myself and by others. If you wish to use assets from this mod then please get in touch. Correlate BSA sub-folders with my credits (below) to find the original resource files and check the author's permissions. Even if you take another's resource from my BSA, the files are still subject to the permissions given by the original author.

If I have forgotten to credit your work amongst all the resources I've used, if I have misinterpreted your permissions, or if you have updated your permissions, then please get in touch!

Translations of the mod are welcome but they may only be hosted on the Skyrim or SSE Nexus sites and they must be linked to this page. Further information for translators can be found in the FAQ/ readme.

File credits

Bethesda Softworks – TESV Skyrim and the Creation Kits.

Tools:

Apenov – 3DS Max NIF Plugin
Autodesk – 3DSMax
Blender Foundation Blender
Creation Kit Wiki - Complete Example Scripts
DaemonJax - JIT lighting example
GIMP - GIMP 2
Gka1 - Cathedral Assets Optimiser
Li1NX - Champollion PEX Decompiler
Matortheeternal - Merge Plugins Tes5Edit Script
Niftools - NifSkope
Lojack - Wrye Bash
xEdit Team - Tes5Edit

Resources:

0Theara - Antique Jewellery Modders Resources
ApepiOfDuat - Apepi's art Assets
BrettM - Animated Textures Tutorial
Elinen, Ztree, Vurt, SparrowPrince and Ga-Knomboe Boy - Hoddminir Plants & Trees, Hoddminir Flowers
Estroya - Alchemy Pack
Flintone - Wicker Set
Foswyn - Dawnguard Logo
Jojo-ojoj (DeviantArt) - Seamless Metal Rust texture. Source texture edited. Normalmap generated. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License
Kelretu - Greenhouse Tileset, Modders Resources
Kraeten & Mr. Siika - Griffon Fortress Resource
LorSakyamuni & CD PROJEKT RED - LOR Modders Resources
Oaristys - Modders Resource Pack
Oaristys & CD PROJEKT RED - Witcher Resource Pack
Runspect - Resources For Modders
Stroti & Tamira - Castle Wall, Lighthouse , Stilt House, Stroti Resource Pack, Modders Resource Pack II, Tree Bench, Castle Furniture, Ovens Resource, Dragonstone Manor, Rustic Furniture, Outdoor Toilet, Kitchen Tools
Stovejrm & Blary - Open Books Library
Tamira - New Plants
Tamira & Mr. Siika - Castle Seaview
Tlaffoon - Rugs & Tapestries, Tread Crane
Tueffelachtein - Modular Crafting Table

Donation Points system

This mod is not opted-in to receive Donation Points

Translations Spanish

Translations available on the Nexus

Language	Name
Spanish	Immersive Fort Dawnguard - Spanish Translation
Spanish Author: Kalatto004	Immersive Fort Dawnguard Spanish Edition

Changelogs

Version V1.2
- Fixed navmesh issues which prevented characters from traveling to the fort
- Fixes for reported bugs (see bugs section)
- Added some new assets and mod patches
Version V1.1
- Compatibility patches for PCE, LOTD, Skyrim Wayshrines and Dawnguard Arsenal
- Now compatible with Immersive Dawnguard Dayspring Pass (load IFD after IDDP)
- Fixed minor reported bugs
Version V1
- Initial release

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Installation

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The mod comes with an automated installer and scripted MCM maintenance system, and you can install at any point during the Dawnguard quest-line.

Always back-up your current save before [un]installing or updatingany mod!

2: If you are a new user and have any items in Fort Dawngaurd, remove them before installing.

3. Ensure all required files are installed and active. If you don't like the SkyUI menus you can use this mod, which reverts them to vanilla but lets you keep the MCM menu.

4. Install the latest version of the mod using Mod Organizer or equivalent.

5. Run LOOT or equivalent.

6 (optional). Generate distant terrain using TES5LODGen (simple) or DynDoLOD (customizable).

7. Load up and enjoy!

Compatibility

Features

Overview

Fort Dawnguard is a bit of a blank slate in vanilla. Immersive Fort Dawnguard is an aesthetic overhaul - adding lots of interesting new stuff while staying true to the original feel.

The

fort exterior now includes extra fortifications, a main gate, alchemy tower, farming area and greenhouses. The interior features a new chapel, library, bathhouse and prison. As you progress through the quest-line, Fort Dawnguard will gradually be cleaned up and restored until its back to its original glory. Lots of modders resources have been used to enrich the fort. The layout of the interior has also been edited to more closely match the exterior. All cells have transparent windows so you can see the sky and objects from inside.

Just-in-time (JIT) lighting has been introduced to all suitable cells, improving performance and eliminating light flickering. Occlusion planes and roombounds have been added to improve interior performance.

A new area called Dayspring Farm will be built near the lake towards the end of the quest-line to house the refugees and provide food for the Dawnguard. Characters have more varied daily routines and interact with the new features and areas.

ESPs have been cleaned using automatic and manual xEdit cleaning.

Player bedroom More plaques, mannequins, racks, chests and bookshelves have been added to make the bedroom more useful. The full bedroom only becomes available once the quest-line is complete.

New Areas - Interior The fort now includes a Chapel of Stendarr where some characters worship. The chapel is fully integrated into the main fort.

According to Isran, the fort was originally built as a prison for the son of the Jarl of Riften after he became a vampire. However, there is no evidence of this in vanilla. Immersive Fort Dawnguard fleshes out this backstory with the Prince's prison area. The torture chamber which was located in Isran's room has been moved next to the prison area.

New Areas - Towers

The fort's two towers are empty in vanilla. Immersive Fort Dawnguard converts one into a library tower and one into a bath house.

The library tower has several floors and contains an enchanting table and a staff enchanter. The staff enchanter will become available once you unlock the one in Tel Mithryn.

Once Fort Dawnguard is operational, the pool in the bath tower can be filled and emptied by pulling different levers.

New Areas - Exterior

The roof of the fort is pretty much empty in vanilla. Immersive Fort Dawnguard adds two greenhouses for growing food and alchemical ingredients.

A new alchemy tower is also added, including an alchemy table and sun room. The greenhouses and tower are unlocked and restored as you progress through the quest-line.

Playing the vampire line? Immersive Fort Dawnguard adds more troops and trolls for a bloodier battle during the quest Destroy The Dawnguard. Fort Dawnguard will still be restored as you play the vampire line, but it will return to a state of partial disrepair once the Dawnguard are destroyed. However, crafting and enchanting areas will still be usable and the player bedroom will become available if you wish to inhabit the fort as a vampire!