Name: Hesu Smoke Town
Version: 1.1
Date: 11/19/2015
Original Author: HESU
Bug fixed and Updated by: mhahn123



Update from v1.0 - 07/18/2021
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1. Added Factions to two NPCs that didn't have any.

2. Set cell ownership for two interiors that needed it.

3. Replaced some upper tier NPC equipment with more fitting items.

*Notes* This particular plugin has been a mental struggle for me. As
you may know, it makes use of vanilla assets to simulate an open pit
mining town. Then utilizes a unique armor set (stripped of enchants)
to simulate items crafted from the ore being mined. Many folks have
commented about this in the thread and via PM. Rest assured I hear
you, and have similar misgivings. But I am loathe to alter key design
elements just because they don't fit my personal taste. Bear in mind
this mod series is borrowed, I didn't create it. From that standpoint
I cannot justify changing these elements. They are what they are. 

An attempt by a very talented individual to simulate something new
using only in-game assets. Love it, hate it, as you will. Personally I
can't help but admire the creativity. By far exceeds my own. 


Description
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The Hesu Mod Collection includes 15 amazing plugins which are primarily
landscape mods. Each of the mods in this collection overhauls, and indeed 
truly transforms a specific region of the game. Some are on par with what 
you might expect to see in a Unique Landscapes mod. What makes them truly 
outstanding is the use of strictly vanilla Oblivion and Shivering Isles 
material. The creative ways in which the vanilla items have been used is 
masterful.  


Details
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This plugin makes extensive landscaping changes in the mountains North and West
of Cheydinhal. It adds a complete town with NPCs working an open pit mine which 
contains rare Ivory deposits. The local blacksmith crafts valuable armors and
weapons which you can purchase....if you have the coin. Smoke Town is situated 
just above Lake Arrius, between Azura's Shrine and Gutted Mine. The landscape
is riddled with deep, mist filled gullies which give the town it's name. There 
are trails leading into town from two directions. The upper branch meets 
the main road due West of Gutted Mine. The lower branch starts at the doom 
stone near Lake Arrius.   


Requirements
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Oblivion patched to 1.2.0416
Shivering Isles - The plugin uses SI content so you will need it installed.


Install
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1. Extract to your Oblivion Data folder either manually or using the mod manager 
   of your choice.

2. Set load order.

3. Play and enjoy!


Load Order
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Suggest using BOSS to set load order. This file is already recognized. If you
are setting order manually, place this plugin just above any Unique Landscapes
mods you may have.


Compatibility
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May conflict with other mods or patches which edit the same game cells. 


Credits
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Bethesda       - for creating Oblivion.
LHammonds      - for the Readme Generator this file was based on.
HESU           - for doing a fantastic job creating the original mods
WakerInShadows - for the priceless assistance with translations
me             - for general bug fixing and patching


Legal Stuff
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Please do not redistribute this file without contacting me first.
 