GAAAAAH!! Aravi flicked one ear right after Vilja disappeared!!! That was so cute !!!

GAAAAAAAAAH!!!! WTH happened to Rohssan? I've never seen her looking quite so ... hideous !!! Loved this vid, a quiet "behind the scenes" look at Aravi's day when she isn't hunting vampires - and it was great to see she is an associate in the Mages Guild, why didn't I know that about her? Awesome Vid !!!!

PS: If you are going to show them the first desert ... why not show them the Battle of the Century? That was AWESOME !!!

This post has been edited by mALX: Sep 25 2011, 03:04 PM

Going out in a storm instead of hanging out in Buffy’s cozy apartment? Madness! Still, it’s nice to be able to send Vilja out shopping when she starts to complain. And Aravi did seem like she was getting restless.

How nice to see Boderi! I almost expected her to tell Aravi that Buffy just left for Kvatch. I like rainy days in Cyrodiil, they make the sunny ones even more fun. And there’s something about running through the raindrops and then dashing into some cozy inn. Not so much seeing Rohssan, though. Like mALX said, she looked like she had a late night.

I don’t know how you do it, but I felt like I was right there with Aravi. Great job!

Excellent moment in the apartment with Aravi facing Vilja that highlights how you have reduced Aravi’s height.

Hee! Like Grits, I thought that Boderi’s rumor might be something about her star pupil.

A spectacular storm!

Did you have to do some magic to get Vilja inside the University? I have found that necessary with companions that have not been admitted.

I enjoy seeing your mods that allow you to check the weather outside through the windows and always like seeing the clocks you have in Aravi's game.

@mALX: I love the ears on the Khajiit! You can know what expression Aravi has on her face even from behind; you just have to look at the ears!

Aravi’s been an associate for a long time; before I started the videos. She isn’t very active in the guild unlike Buffy or Grits’ trio.

And ummm… Rohssan looked normal to me. She’s always been old and kind of ugly. I’m guessing she isn’t in your games?

Thanks mALX!

@Grits: She was trying to wait out the storm but it showed no signs of ending. Vilja doesn’t mind the rain and thunder at all when there’s SHOPPING to do. Aravi on the other hand hates thunder. Rain doesn't bother her; she has that ugly orange robe from the archeology guild.

I wish Boderi would have said something about Buffy! Aravi stopped to talk because Buffy holds her in high esteem. Aravi doesn’t usually like Dunmer, but Boderi was pleasant.

Thanks Grits!

@Acadian: I’m glad you liked the 3rd person view of Aravi and Vilja standing together. Vilja’s a whole head taller than Aravi!

I wish she had said something about Buffy! That would have been much more interesting than the Archmage.

Vilja was able to walk right through the gates. Vilja must assume any factions the player belongs to.

I really like that mod, it’s nice being able to tell the weather without actually stepping outside.

Thanks Acadian!
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Here are a couple of screens of my first attempt at using the auto-placer. It’s pretty funny actually.
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Aravi returns home from the Imperial City.

TIME: 5:22


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And this is the video mALX was requesting.
It's a huge battle of bandits vs marauders vs dremora vs Aravi. It doesn't really belong anywhere in the story, it was just fun to play.
I made it with the auto placer (the same thing I used to put rocks all over the desert).

TIME: 8:07

GAAAAH !!! What the H was that in the sky? Poor Aravi, was that Vilja turning her nose up at her because hse hasn't bathed in one day? ROFL !!!

My puppy heard Aravi panting and got all scared. She whined, looked around, then started licking me like she thought I was hurt, ROFL !!!


What the H is going on with your weather? I'd get rid of AN if it did that to my game, ROFL !! ...



Oh, you posted it !!! I love that vid, that was a BLAST to watch (and I'll bet to play too!!) That would be a great mod in itself - "War Zone" - ROFL !!! AWESOME MOD !!!!!!

This post has been edited by mALX: Sep 27 2011, 04:14 PM

I had the pleasure of getting to preview some of the work that went into making that wonderful dream sequence from you last vid. I also got to see that fun mega fight. Lol.

This vid was a nice chance for Aravi to relax some more. Hmmm. . . I think dear Vilja is so wonderfully motivated in wanting protect Aravi's pretty little head, but I just don't think an ebony helm is going to work out for her.

Please tell us what was happening with the weather. Just a foggy day around Iimperial Isle?

Good to see Aravi practicing her blade fighting downstairs at the manor.

This was fun!

What the heck, that is a threatening sky! Twister weather in the IC?!

Vilja got a GREAT deal on that ebony helmet, but… it’s about as appropriate for Aravi as three more blue velvet dresses.

New blade, yay! Aravi looks rested up and ready for some killing.

The battle video looked like fun! Just pick up a sword, wear it out, pick up another one and repeat. Sounds like one of Jerric’s dreams.

@mALX: It just got really foggy, that’s it.

That’s sweet of your pooch. I’m still a cat person though. Lol.

I’m afraid War Zone needs a beast of a computer to run. I had to slowly reduce the numbers of NPCs placed so I could get as many as I could without crashing the game. The first few minutes in the area was hell for my computer. After a few people killed each other off it got smooth enough to record. Even then the AI was having major issues.

Thanks mALX!

@Acadian: I guess with gifts it’s the thought that counts? Even though Aravi paid for it… *sigh*

The weather is just foggy. That’s it.

With a new sword and new magic to use she's been practicing more.

Thanks Acadian!

@Grits: It’s just fog.

Is it a great deal? It’s been a long time since I’ve paid any attention to heavy armor. I guess I could have looked at the base cost at least. Lol. Regardless, it’s useless to Aravi. She hates stuffing her ears into a helmet.

That battle video was snippets taken out of a 40 minute battle. I eventually just quit because there were STILL so many NPCs out there.

Thanks Grits!
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Instead of going on another vampire hunt, Aravi decides it is time to collect ingredients for Vilja. **
TIME: 7:34

** Just so you all don’t freak out again, this video has FOG in it. Then later it looks like it could maybe RAIN. lol.

Google server error 502 is showing. I'm not feeling good enough to keep sitting up, (besides, I think this vid will make me laugh till I choke anyway - in fact I'm sure it will). "I'll be back" (spoken in an "Arnold" voice).

It seems to be working now. Try it again when you get a chance.

I agree with Aravi, that was a beautiful walk in the trees. It was fun to see Aravi and Vilja having a beer together. Aravi is petite! No wonder we saw a lot of armored chests in the battle video. Wow, I love being able to see out the windows. Smart of Aravi to take the far bed. Now she won’t have Vilja climbing over her in the middle of the night after she’s been downstairs pounding brews with the orcs.

A nice trip to Cheydinhal. We’ll have to brace ourselves in case the next day brings frightening fog and Falanu’s scary looking mother.

This was a relaxing and almost haunting vid.

Very nice review of that beautiful house Aravi and Vilja have. How handy that teleporty thingie is! Poof, and they’re in Cheydinhal! It’s nice to see Aravi turn their efforts to helping Vilja with her alchemy needs. And it keeps her away from those darn vampires!

@Grits: Aravi likes to get out into the forest for a walk. The light cutting through the fog made that scene very beautiful and I wanted to share it.

Aravi is small! Even compared to other Khajiit women. Her height is .93 and the norm is .95. For a comparison, the average Imperial is 1, Darnand would be 1 also, a Nord like Jerric is usually 1.06, and Buffy is .9.

I laughed at your comment on Vilja pounding the brews with the orcs.

Thanks!

@Acadian: I see where you get the haunting vibe from. Ghosts would not look out of place in that foggy forest.

I’m glad that Aravi is taking a break from the vampires. She needs some time to recover from all the injuries she’s received, and a few restful nights of sleep.

Thanks!

@mALX: Thanks for the PM by the way. I’m very happy you thought Vilja was so funny in this one. She is a Nord after all, isn’t a huge beer stein kinda mandatory?

Thanks!
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Aravi's task

Aravi talks to Heniri and finds out she and Vilja need to travel to Skingrad to get some hair dye. **
TIME: 5:58

** I had to skip the actual conversation with Heniri because it was part of the set of video clips that corrupted a few months ago.

Those new screens are great! And thanks for showing us the quest notes from Aravi’s log regarding her current task.

I really enjoyed the scenery in this one. I think the beautiful weather really helped.

I’m convinced that highwaymen are wannabe bandits who flunked out of bandit school! He accosted Aravi with three Legion soldiers within sight. Gee, no wonder it ended badly for him. The other highwaymen one encounters are no brighter. If you give them 100 gold, they turn and walk away displaying a big ‘shoot me here ’ sign on their back so you can recover your gold.

I could really see Aravi hesitate as she ate her last mandrake root. She needs to find some more of that. And is was great that she was carrying a cure poison potion.

Poor Vilja. After helping Aravi with that highwayman, she just wanted to spend a nice day at home. But nope, it’s into that teleport thingie and off to Skingrad. How wonderful to see the statue of King Rislav and Corsair! Of course, in Aravi’s defense, her whole purpose in this travel is to help Vilja with her colorful alchemy quest.

Oh, great screens with the new sword! I like Screen 3 the best with that red tree in the background.

Guilbert Jemane was funny. He’s friendly enough, but not a very successful conversationalist.

I agree with Acadian about the scenery. The views toward the Imperial City were especially nice.

Oh my gosh, it was the Bad Timing Bandit. I had to laugh as he went down under an avalanche of Imperial iron. Vilja was spoiling for a fight, too. But he did manage to get a solid hit in and poison Aravi, and that wiped the smile off my face! I like those greaves, BTW. A silver belly chain would go with them nicely.

That was a lovely trip back to the manor, and on to Skingrad! Looks like it will be a pretty day there, too.

You had me laughing with your weather disclaimer on your comment thanks!!

I got a kick out of Aravi's hand on Vilja's rump as she is trying to get by her on the steps - then finally pushes past, lol.

Where I nearly choked to death laughing at this vid was Vilja's weaving in place and grinning like a possom while sticking that huge mug in Aravi's face (the mug almost the size of Aravi herself) - handing her a beer, too. Vilja doesn't like to drink alone, lol.

I loved getting the look out the window, that is the greatest thrill for me and I can't walk by a window anymore without peering out. Great Vid !!

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The back and forth in Cheydinhal was funny, Vilja was not following, lol. - no wait, the part where Aravi talked to Heniri was cut? Didn't want to waste the film on her creepily voiced riddles?

Wow, one of your mods is really making those rocks detailed !!

Funny how three Imperial Legionnaires were right there when the Highwayman tried to rob Aravi and Vilja !! That is like watching the "Stupidest Criminals" show, lol.

Vilja (who does nothing but rest and drink anyway) - on the way home is asking to take the day off and rest...drink some wine, ROFL !!!

So next is Falanu, can't wait to see that one, lol. Awesome new vid !!

@Acadian: That highway man has got to be the dumbest one I’ve run into yet. He tries that when there are not one but THREE of the legion right there.

Those roots are very important and it’s never good to see her supply exhausted.

Oh and Vilja would have been complaining about wanting something to do if they had stayed like she suggested. It’s off to Skingrad.

Thanks!

@Grits: I’m glad you liked the scenery. I did too even though my computer was struggling there. I was running RAEVWD at the time and it works fine on my computer… Except when I am recording with fraps. I ended up removing the mod.

Lol Bad Timing Bandit indeed.

Glad you like the greaves! They go very well with Aravi’s elven cuirass. You know what? I think there is a silver belly chain. Maybe she’ll get it.

Thanks!

@mALX: Ha ha. DISCLAIMER: Next set of videos has rain and thunder and lightning!

Hand on rump? Oh the little activator button? Vilja picks the weirdest spots to stand.

Glad you got a kick out of Vilja’s drinking. It was pretty silly looking. I don’t think that was her first drink.

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The conversation with Heniri was actually filmed months ago and was part of the set of files that corrupted.

The texturing is from Qarl’s texture pack 3. I like the higher resolution textures. Very nice looking as you noted.

When you pointed out the bit about the wine I wondered, Is Vilja an alcoholic?

Thanks!
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Aravi talks to Falanu Hlaalu about the hair dye…
TIME: 5:39

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TIME: 3:51

Looks like you've got "Companion Friendly Inns!" Did it add windows? I noticed Aravi looked a little stunned when she entered the room, lol. The bed for Vilja looked pretty small in that room, she probably would have climbed in the bigger bed and left the tiny one for Aravi, lol.



What a rip! Falanu asked 200 for the hair dye and it was only 47! No wonder Aravi stole it !! Now that I know the real cost, I may just have to steal it myself when I get to that part! Aravi was funny after she stoled it, she was running like a banshee to get back to the Inn, ROFL !!!

Great vids !!!

I was rolling at Aravi and Vilja’s interactions in this one. Maybe she made that Chameleon potion for Aravi so she wouldn’t have to look at Aravi’s outfit.

Oh, that’s one disadvantage of those beautiful windows! Aravi doesn’t want to provide a show when she’s changing clothes.

Woo hoo! A little after-hours shopping gets the blood moving. Much scarier than the lightning was the thought that Falanu might be entertaining the recently deceased upstairs. Odds are that Vilja will be staggering around the inn with a tankard in her hand when Aravi gets back. After all, it’s only midnight, and she’s been especially thirsty lately.

This was a fun break from the vampire killing.

It was wonderful once again to see the statue of King Rislav and his steed Corsair!

What is it with Falanu and the hair dye? I mean it’s not exactly like Miss Coppertop Alchemist exactly came by her color naturally.

With all those windows in that room, I can see why Aravi sought someplace more private to change her clothes.

On the beds, I’m with Grits. I wouldn’t be surprised if Vilja relegated Aravi to the kitty bed. Lol.

WooHoo! A middle of the night thieving escapade. I was holding my breath till she got back to the inn! Don’t worry, Aravi. I’m sure Falanu gets so many requests for green hair dye that she’ll have no idea who may have taken it. Um, nevertheless, our girls may want to leave Skingrad before too long.