Technical Info concerning Interiors

[sandor]

Making NPC's, Practical

Creating the new NPC.

In the CS. Go to the object window>actors>npc. Put the mouse over one of the NPC's. Rightclick and select new.

Give it an ID according the modders abbrev. for example StSrRpc18Nirtunus (screenshot 1).

Give the NPC a name.

Select a class for example merch publician. It means the NPC is a inn or tavern owner. This will arrange the correct dialogue during bartering.
Also there will be a set of standard replies etc.

Select the desired Race.

The inventory tab.

Screenshot 2.
Give it some clothing. Drag the desired object from the object window (Items>clothing) to the inventory tab.
Add a food item (-1). This will never run out. For more info look at the post for packages.

Face tab.

Screenshot 3.
The fastest way to create the face is to lock age, complexion and hair length. Set the sliders and lock all of them. Select the hair and eyes.
Then select generate and save. You can also modify the face yourself. Try it, you'll see it's a very nice feature.

For the AI, look in this thread for the relevant post.

It's the best (if you are inexperienced) to create a NPC from scratch. If you are more experienced in making NPC's you can copy them. Only check the dialogue and the AI to make sure the NPC will act as you planned it.

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