Ashe: Crystal Heart Prologue - Early Access [ENDED]

UPDATE: The Ashe Prologue is now publicly available! You can download it for free (updated link here) Thank you to all my amazing Patrons who participated in early access and provided valuable feedback! 😊

Hotfix Updates (02, 09/22/24):

If you use Go To Bed and have had issues getting the dream sequences to trigger, please try this fix (attached to the post, "Ashe Go To Bed Fix Experimental"). Install and overwrite on top of your main install. You can either comment on this post or send me DMs if your fixes worked. ty ty!

Xbox Update (09/17/24)!

Woo hoo! I was able to successfully compress the Xbox version (~590mb, within my initial estimations) and upload the file! 🥳 Please read the instructions below for how to install and enable it. Xbox players, can't wait to hear your feedback on the mod!

Hotfix 01 already included.

Hotfix Updates (01, 09/16/24):

Hey everyone, I've just uploaded a critical hotfix for the Ashe Prologue. This fixes a bug that was preventing Ashe from following the player correctly if the player visited her right away (when the intro quest was not started through reading news pamphlets).

Please download and install the hotfix before starting a new game or continuing your current playthrough.

You can find the hotfix file attached to this post. Install the main FOMOD, then install the hotfix on top of that.

The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived! The Ashe: Crystal Heart Prologue is now available for download, exclusively for Patreon members!

I'm so excited to finally share this first chapter of Ashe's story with you all! I've poured my heart and soul into this project, and I can't wait to hear what you think. 😊

Requirements (PC):

• Nemesis and DAR/OAR (For Custom Animations)

• SKSE (For Additional functionality)

Quick Instructions (PC):

1. Download and install the FOMOD HERE.

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 - Done!)

1. Search for NPCDialogueTest1, as per this link. This is similar to how I've done it for SDA and Trueblood in the past.

2. 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!

• 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! 😊

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, it's still a work in progress, so please let me know if you encounter any bugs!

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 likely won't be compatible with the full release, and the latter will likely require a fresh save.

Public Release:

• The Ashe Prologue will be available for free here on Patreon, on September 22nd!

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 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! 😊

More documentation here on my website.

Thank you all for your incredible patience and support!🙏

This is just the beginning of Ashe's epic adventure! Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for the full release, coming later this year!

- Marty