Hey everyone! Y'all have been asking for it, and here it is. The very first pre-release of Ashe!
(original link deleted) It's in a very limited state (0.1) right now, with only a basic introduction and functionality introduced.
EDIT: Use this file instead (fixed an aggression issue): https://1drv.ms/u/s!AnL8aTXycLICjaATQyJzlWNa0xLT6A?e=...
2023-01-07 11:53:15 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone, Happy New Year! If you're of the applicable tier (Inner Circle and higher), please check this document to see if I've documented your request for Version 3.3. And if you're of higher tiers, I've highlighted your names as relevant for love greets, and/or have added custom conversations and name drops.
Hey everyone! What a year 2022 has been for the mod. 
Here's a recap video that Taylor compiled, showing how much we've accomplished. Also, stay until the end of the video for a special thank-you note from Kerstyn, Taylor, and me! Some 3.4 news is here too!
Custom Name Requests Are Open! (until the second week of January 2023): 2022-12-30 07:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Dunno if it relates to you cuz timezones and all, but Merry Christmas everybody!
Not the Hapi Nu Yer yet, cuz I have a little announcement planned for that! A special SDA thanksgiving, looking back at all we've accomplished for the mod thus far. Also 3.4 news.
So sit back, rest some chestnuts over an open fire 🌰and stay tuned again in several days!
EDIT: Also, sorry folks if I've been slow with Patreon and Discord DMs. Busy with the holidays but will get ...
Hey folks!
Would you be interested in sending me fan mail sometime?
Answer this poll for whatcha think! https://forms.gle/ieB285JnuiSSYR4TA
Thanks, and Happy Holidays!
2022-12-23 13:10:54 +0000 UTC View PostYo everyone! Serana Dialogue Add-On is (finally) now available on Bethesda.net for PC! In case you don't use Nexus mods, don't like using LoversLab (understandable), or just prefer the sleek plug-and-play style of the Bethnet mod manager, this one's for you!
https://mods.bethesda.net/en/skyrim/mod-detail/4266407
Considering a ModDB release too, so SDA can truly be ...
2022-12-12 13:28:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Look at the attached image. So far, me making my own replacer is the most popular option!
Version 3.4 and Ashe content take priority, but this will be something I work on the side as well. Not considering this as super important, since the second-most popular result is people being fine with whatever.
I'll be sharing progress pics for the replacer both here and on Discord as time goes on.
EDIT: JUST MAKING IT CLEAR THAT I AM NOT GOING TO REPLACE SERANA'S FACE WITH SERANA DI...
Hey everyone! I've been using Seranaholic 1.5 as SDA's mascot for years now, however recently I've thought of maybe making my own replacer or using another one. This survey will help me decide on which direction to go with next.
Releasing this survey to Patrons first, before I deem it fit to release it publicly.
2022-12-07 04:18:45 +0000 UTC View Post
The Serana fanart is there just cuz I think it looks cool. Not even that related to the post lol.
Hey guys!
Just wanted to say a big thank you to you guys again. Today I turned 25, and naturally birthdays make you reflect on life so far.
I'm grateful to you all (the whole SDA fandom but you guys in particular) who help me continue to do what I love and also continue Serana's character legacy for the Skyrim community.
Soon, truly f...
Hey guys,
Got a little treat for y'all. I've managed to get Ashe in a (somewhat) playable state, and Kerstyn was able to record some lines for her!
Here's the short introduction quest (though it will be expounded upon) plus some small combat to showcase the combat lines!
Quick disclaimer, some lines haven't been voiced yet, and a line like "plz trade with me pwetty pwease" is in the mod temporarily. Ashe doesn't trade with you at first, and like the Serana Friendship mechani...
2022-11-23 13:50:52 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, I've decided to make a small change to the custom names requests. Sometimes, someone might have already requested a name you want - but it's only at the basic level (hellos, goodbyes), and doesn't have love greets.
Therefore, if this is the case and you're of the applicable tier (Inner Circle and Serana's Hero) you can effectively request for certain names to be upgraded.
If you're of Inner Circle you effectively use up your name request - if you're of the Serana's Hero ...
2022-11-22 12:02:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks! Hope you're all having a wonderful day and enjoying Version 3.3!
Yep, you heard that right, you can now request custom names for the next update, Version 3.4!
Same gist as before - if you haven't already, make sure you're part of the Inner Circle tier and higher, then just DM me the name you'd like Serana to say in this upcoming update. I'll jot it down in the script document. Same thing with the custom conversations.
Except now, Kerstyn ...
2022-11-20 15:55:42 +0000 UTC View Post
You heard that right. 3.3 is now out on ALL PLATFORMS!
Links:
SSE: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/32161
LE: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/104587
Xbox: https://bethesda.ne...
2022-11-18 08:06:13 +0000 UTC View PostYou guys knew this first, 3.3's full release is coming this weekend!
Meanwhile, my plans for this plus next week are to edit a short announcement video, get Ashe 0.1 up and running (short intro quest, basic follower lines, AI), and start work on 3.4s script! Ashe's AI seems to work... I think.
Requires a bit more testing from me and perhaps you guys though. She was a bit hard for me to develop at first since I based her on a custom AI derived from both van...
2022-11-14 08:04:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Mark the date. It will be out on Nov. 9 as a public open beta, but you can play it now here on Patreon!
2022-11-04 10:52:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Now that the revoice is out of the way, we can purely focus on new content from here!
Here's a little sneak peek for the first (post-revoice) update for Serana Dialogue Add-On. Version 3.3 (dubbed the Dragonborn DLC Pt. II) gives Serana full Solstheim awareness. Besides the main quest and location awareness, she now comments on many of its side quests! Like the quest we cover here, 'The Final Descent'. We also cover Remiel Banter, which was a pleasure to record and write!
Full ...
It's just dropped. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AnL8aTXycLICjZpKRLcxq-ro6Oh2ew?e=m9f4xz
Yes, that also means you, Xbox people. Same mod page link as before. https://mods.bethesda.net/en/skyrim/mod-detail/4281701
Basically almost identical to the 3....
2022-10-27 07:54:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Sharing a cute hooded Serana pic by jameskerl from the Nexus page!
Hey folks, not quite at the pre-release stage yet, but I got something for y'alls to play with.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AnL8aTXycLICi_dPOuFAsszcRXV4gA?e=5TR6jL
It's the latest dev build that basically has mo...
2022-10-21 07:24:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone, and yes - that means even you, Xbox players.
If you requested a Custom Name for Version 3.3, or even a Custom Conversation for said names, you can now test them out in-game!
For PC players, try out this test build: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AnL8aTXycLICi_VkHVTFJRZfZMQJ6g?e=cXS4gp
And for Xbox players, use the same fake mod page link we used for pre-releases...
2022-10-11 13:10:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Pinning an image of the iconic Nier Automata trio (A2, 9S, 2B) for visibility and for a quick reminder for your nappy-naps!
Dev Update:
Version 3.3 development is coming along nicely!
I'm currently done with all the radiant feature content (Drinking Buddies, radiant dialogue, new combat taunts, etc...) and Remiel Banter! Custom Names and Conversations content is almost done, with me just having to code in the manual name toggl...
2022-10-10 09:43:19 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Got a poll for y'all, in regards to the Kaidan banter. Please continue reading below, as its relevant for the poll.
I've gotten in touch with Dan's agent (Dan is the VA of Kaidan), who actually is requesting a hefty talent fee for the recording. Dan rents a professional studio and is a full-fledged professional voice actor, so it's understandable. The fee is $350 per page, and we'd need around 3 or so pages at least for the follower banter. At around...
Hey folks!
Kerstyn recently finished recording all the Custom Names for Version 3.3. You can preview them here!
Link below:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AnL8aTXycLICi-YlSDxV80SgX1ivsw?e=PeulEQ
As usual, please refer to the script doc to see what number your name reque...
Seeing as Version 3.2 (The Revoice Update) has just been released last week, I've just started actual production on 3.3 (Solstheim+Remiel+Radiant Stuff).
Still, production is going according to plan and I should have something (at least for the Patrons) by the end of October. This includes the Xbox folk, sorry I forgot to include you guys with the 3.2 pre-release - especially since we used that unknown mod workaround for 3.1. Kerstyn is well ahead in her progress with the voice li...
2022-09-29 23:49:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Version 3.2 is now officially OUT ON ALL PLATFORMS!
Links:
SSE: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/32161
If you guys didn't already know, for the past month or so, I've been working on a new follower named Ashe. An entirely new character for once, as I've always wanted to work on original creations besides adding my own creative renditions of existing characters like Serana.
This does not mean I won't work on old characters at all- I see a lot of potential in Dragonborn's Frea for example, i...
2022-09-23 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostPreviously the revoice update was going to be Version 3.1.1, but I thought it be best to name it 3.2 as it does contain new content (and not just bugfixes). The stuff for (what was previously 3.2) is now in 3.3, and so on.
This does not change the development timeline or update contents, just the numbers of those updates.
Version 3.2 (revoice update) will still get released to the general public by the end of September, with Version 3.3 (Dragonborn Pt. 2) still having the same stu...
2022-09-21 11:13:54 +0000 UTC View Post
The day is almost upon us, with the fated Serana revoice nearing completion!
In this video, I showcase some (kind of) new content, since the Serana cure conversation has not only been revoiced, but it has been rewritten and expanded!
For those not aware already, what was previously version 3.2 was split into two parts, with the final parts of the revoice being tackled and released first.
Version 3.3 (and all future SDA versions) will only have new c...
2022-09-18 14:51:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks,
The time is finally (almost) here. The 3.1.1 update (the revoice stuff plus the cure rewrite) has been uploaded, in early access!
I've tested it out myself- and as a pre-release, it should mostly be safe and alright to use for your save games, though you may expect a bug here or there.
So at this point, Serana has been FULLY REVOICED (no more Laura Bailey stuff!) with an improved cure conversation.
Thanks, and I hope you enjoy!
I will kee...
2022-09-16 00:27:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Seeing that Version 3.2 was pushed back in favor of tackling the revoice first, it gave me time to add a bit more to the 3.2 content!
It now has 1. More Drinking Buddies conversations, 2. Tel Mythrin Side Quest Coverage (this was previously pushed back but now it's pushed forward again!), and 3. Remiel Banter! (the mod author and I were able to finish writing the lines and she'll be recording her lines soon too).
Thus, Kerstyn and I had another recording session, and here...
Hey folks! As I've stated in my latest dev update video, the Custom Name requests have been extended. However, they will only be extended until this Sunday, September 18th, at 11:00PM EST.
There will be no more extensions after this, as Kerstyn will already start recording all the custom names at the start of next week.
All requests made after the cut-off will instead be implemented in Version 3.3.
Also a small side note, apologies if you've made...