It is basically so we don't spam up the Skyrim thread.

Creation Kit Tutorial Series - Episode 1:...

If you're interested in working with graphics for Skyrim, you'll need some extra tools.
NifTools has several utilities for .nif (model) files, NifSkope and im/exporters for Max/Maya/Blender.
*Current version of NifSkope is 1.1.0 RC5, and this copy of nif.xml for NifSkope is newer, and offers better descriptions for the data you see, particularly in the shader config area.

http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.ph...rim-tutorials/
Not all the tools are completely up to the task for Skyrim yet, current workarounds are in the tutorials listed here.
I think most folk are using Fallout Mod Manager to extract files from the .bsa archives.

Creation Kit Wiki
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Steam Workshop
Browse mods on steam

Cool want to try it out.

Looks like it's only available for people who bought skyrim. That's to bad I was interested in seeing what was under the hood.

Same question, how is the shader tools/editing formula? Does it need to be down old school with a text file, or is it more simple, as in just make a good Gloss map to reflect material and call it a day.

So probably one of the most silly questions that'll get asked in this thread...

Does anybody have any idea how in the hell to get the CK to stop causing windows to "ding" at me? I'm getting that loud windows "ding" noise anytime I do just about anything. In the render window, if I rotate the scene and cause it to technically be in another cell I get a ding (happens every few seconds rotating things editing outdoor environments). If I switch between the render window and click something in the object window, I get a ding.

It's driving me crazy.

Aside from that, I'm very pleased to see that the creation kit functions pretty much just like the old construction kit did. I was expecting that, but it's still nice to be able to just jump in and know what's what. Gonna make a house soon!

If you're interested in working with graphics for Skyrim, you'll need some extra tools.
NifTools has several utilities for .nif (model) files, NifSkope and im/exporters for Max/Maya/Blender.
*Current version of NifSkope is 1.1.0 RC5, and this copy of nif.xml for NifSkope is newer, and offers better descriptions for the data you see, particularly in the shader config area.

http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.ph...rim-tutorials/
Not all the tools are completely up to the task for Skyrim yet, current workarounds are in the tutorials listed here.
I think most folk are using Fallout Mod Manager to extract files from the .bsa archives.

Yay this was exactly what I was hoping for. If this hits off well I vote it for being a sticky!

Can't wait to see what awesomeness some people here are going to pull out their sleves.

Thanks for that throttlekitty, it answered a lot of questions.

I never had the courage to do something for Oblivion and Morrowind, maybe the time to try the Construction Set with Skyrim ?

Time for a greentooth dragon mod!

First Test:

Still works like before
Used nifscope and importetd as .obj, then set the texture paths, as I did since morrowind.
I am interested in trying a more direct way though, gotta check all those new tutorails.

Is there actualy some reference for the texture work this time?
Most of the shader options in NifScope are sill a mystery to me.
Guess thats why it looks THAT flat.

anyone know how easy/difficult it is to put an entirely new monster/creature into skyrim? i'm talking new skeleton + animations and everything.

Couldn't help buying skyrim to try this out. From what I gather, the art pipeline is workable, but definitely more old school "cobble together tools from the internet to make it work" kind of operation. I'm probably being harsh, but god it makes me appreciate udk.

The Normals Alpha affects my Spec, but the normals themselve are not displayed at all. Could this be due to the DTX compression? I used DTX5.


Thats how it is supposed to look like:
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/20...t_by_The_5.jpg

SOLVED:
Had to export it straight to .nif including tangents:

holy crap
good stuff already

Any pointers on exporting meshes with textures? I've always had that issue in Oblivion, where no matter the texture I put on the mesh, it always ends up in game as a purple item. Perhaps I'm just that nooby at modeling. :p

On another note:

I can't help you much on that skeleton thingie, gir, but I couldn't help but recognize your name. Are you affiliated with the development a mod called Moviebattles by any chance? Huge fan if so. :p

How to Make New Recipes and Items with the...

Thanks! I'll try this out

Originally Posted by Kkcomics

Any pointers on exporting meshes with textures? I've always had that issue in Oblivion, where no matter the texture I put on the mesh, it always ends up in game as a purple item. Perhaps I'm just that nooby at modeling. :p

The Video in the OP descirebes it. You got to set the paths to the textures inside NifScope, at least thats how I always did it.

Originally Posted by THE 5

The Video in the OP descirebes it. You got to set the paths to the textures inside NifScope, at least thats how I always did it.

Also, this tends to get overlooked often:
Setting the Texture Path

Originally Posted by throttlekitty

If you're interested in working with graphics for Skyrim, you'll need some extra tools.
NifTools has several utilities for .nif (model) files, NifSkope and im/exporters for Max/Maya/Blender.
*Current version of NifSkope is 1.1.0 RC5, and this copy of nif.xml for NifSkope is newer, and offers better descriptions for the data you see, particularly in the shader config area.

http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.ph...rim-tutorials/
Not all the tools are completely up to the task for Skyrim yet, current workarounds are in the tutorials listed here.
I think most folk are using Fallout Mod Manager to extract files from the .bsa archives.

I have a question that's probably a bit stupid:

As far as Mr. Google told me, you can extract animations with NifTools from skyrim as well.. The thing is though that while reading the extraction and implementation instructions I got the impression that the nif exporter and importer does not work for maya, only for max, blender and xsi (?). Is that correct? I mean most tutorials seem to use max and the rest blender..

I know throttlekitty wrote that its for Maya as well, but im just asking to make sure.

List of console/papyrus script commands

http://mod.gib.me/skyrim/functions.html

my bad, this is even better:

http://www.creationkit.com/Category:Papyrus

Originally Posted by MiAlx

I have a question that's probably a bit stupid:

As far as Mr. Google told me, you can extract animations with NifTools from skyrim as well.. The thing is though that while reading the extraction and implementation instructions I got the impression that the nif exporter and importer does not work for maya, only for max, blender and xsi (?). Is that correct? I mean most tutorials seem to use max and the rest blender..

I know throttlekitty wrote that its for Maya as well, but im just asking to make sure.

Correct, but we do have a dev currently working on the Maya plugin now, and has some animation and skyrim support.

Originally Posted by throttlekitty

Correct, but we do have a dev currently working on the Maya plugin now, and has some animation and skyrim support.

Ah cool, thanks for the info man! Can't wait to take a look at those skyrim animations

are there any official videos describing how to put art or models into the game?