Serana Dialogue Add-On (2024)

This is the mod page for the Special Edition version.
SDA is also available on:
[LE] | [Xbox One] | [LL] | [PC (Bethesda.net)]

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For all awareness and compatibility patches:
[Patch Hub]

For mod documentation and other goodies:
[Website]

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What Does This Mod Do?

Step up your Skyrim journey with "Serana Dialogue Add-On" your go-to mod for turning Serana into a dynamic, deeply interactive companion. With over 8,000 fully-voiced lines by Kerstyn Unger, this acclaimed expansion doesn't just "Add-On"—it transforms. Dive into new story arcs, discover fresh character traits, and experience smarter NPC interactions. Don't let Serana just be a follower; engage with her.

If you have more questions or would like to know more, please visit my website!

Features:

• Enhanced Serana Experience: Delve into a more complex and profound exploration of Serana's character, significantly expanding on her initial portrayal in Dawnguard. Imagine Vanilla Serana, but dramatically amplified.
• Extensive Features: Transform Serana into an ultra-functional follower. Teach her spells, personalize her attire, accompany her on horseback, utilize her backpack for storage, and even enjoy meals she prepares for you.
  

• Enhanced Combat Dialogue: Enjoy more variety and less repetition in Serana's combat lines.
• Dynamic Radiant Commentary: Serana now comments on locations, weather, and the evolving friendship with the player.
• Immersive Friendship Mechanic: Based on real-life studies, watch Serana gradually open up and become closer over time.
• Extensive Quest Commentary: Comprehensive coverage of Serana's thoughts on quests (See "Quest Commentary Awareness" article).
• Serana's Singing Talent: Listen to Serana sing lore-friendly songs, including an original, "Old Stone Walls."
• Expansive Radiant Features: Includes sleep, outfit customization, teleporting, horse riding, and training features.
• Rich Role-Play Interactions: Give gifts, share drinks, engage in meaningful conversations, and check in post-combat.
• Essential Bugfixes: Hood Fix, Sneaking Crouch Fix, and more for a smoother experience.
• Dynamic Dialogue Animation Framework: Unique and varied dialogue animations, made by repurposing in-game assets.
• NPC Interactions & Banter: Engages with various characters and custom-voiced followers like Inigo, Sofia, Remiel, and Auri.
• Authentic Serana Romance: Experience a deep and genuine romantic journey with Serana.
  

Optional Patches (Available on SDA Patch Hub):

Revoice Status:
Radiant Revoice = 100%
Dawnguard Quest Revoice = 100% (as of Version 3.2)

Additionally, constructive criticism and feedback is always welcome. Feel free to comment here on the Nexus page, send me a PM, orreach out to me on Discord!

Accolades
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#1 Mod of the Month for September
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Featured on MxR Mods,Sgt. Gimlinho,Ikari's Gaming Zone,Syn Gaming,Sinitar,and HeavyBurns YouTube Channels
30k+ endorsem*nts (SE)
4 Million Downloads (Most Downloaded Follower Mod on SSE Nexus)
5/5 rating on Bethesda.net
5.5+ million views on Bethesda.net
One of the Best Mods of 2020



Mod Requirements

Skyrim | Just the base game! If you don't have it yet, you can get it here:https://www.g2a.com/n/martimius

Compatibility

SDA has a lot of content, but it is lightweight on performance and was designed with compatibility in mind. For more information, read the compatibility article here.Install Instructions
Install using your preferred mod manager as usual, ensuring the esp is active before game launch. For first-time SDA installations, a new save is advised. However, updating on an existing save is generally safe.

PC users with Nemesis or FNIS animation frameworks should run these post-installation to enable animations like Serana removing her hood.

For the optional patches,get them here on the Patch Hub.

Update Instructions
Just replace the old version with the new one. No clean-save is required (however, if you are upgrading to 4.0 from 3.3 and older, you do need a clean save/new game).Uninstalling
Uninstalling mods like SDA is unsafe mid-save, since it adds scripts that are baked into your save and makes alterations to existing game records and NPCs (Serana most notably). Make sure you test this mod out first before you keep in your load order for real.Load Order
SDA was designed with compatibility in mind, but there are conflicts with various mods here and there. Load SDA nearer to the bottom of the load order and you generally should be fine.To be extra sure that SDA wins all conflicts, open up the plug-in in xEdit, right click, and select “Apply Filter for Conflicts”. If there are any, make sure you're using an SDA patch (if one is available), make a personal plugin-in patch (if you have the know-how), ask me to make one, or just move SDA lower in the load order to win that conflict.

For more information and burning questions, please visit my website!

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Credits:
Martimius Mods Team:
-Martimius:Content Lead (Writing, Scripting, Quest Design, Debug, and everything else not listed below)
-Kerstyn Unger:The wonderful new voice behind Serana. You can check her out here!https://kerstynunger.com/| You can also support her on Ko-Fi:https://ko-fi.com/kerstynungervo
-Kanrit:Creative Consultant
- krypto5863: Creation Kit and Papyrus Scripting Consultant
-DestroyAha/Taylor:Nexus Mods Technical Support

Other Collaborators and Special Thanks:
- rxkx22'sSeranaholicmod for the screenshot
-Yinklefor the SL patch
-Xiderpunk and Ashalfor giving permission to use their animation frameworks, as well as Xider for invaluable help with writing the FG detection code and helping me troubleshoot
-For all theusers in various Discords and the Nexus forumsfor helping me out with troubleshooting and coding concerns
-GuerillaTechfor pointing grammar/punctuation/inconsistency errors out for the subtitle fixes
-Netherworks and EnaiSiaionfor giving me permission to use and tweak their mod assets for SDA patches
-SmartBlueCat-for permissions to use Inigo in conversations with Serana
-djjohnjarvis-for permissions to use Sofia in conversations with Serana
-Kris Takahashi- for allowing Kerstyn and I to cover Interesting NPCs songs
-Merfe- for giving me permissions to use their amazing piano orchestration in this mod
-Bethesdafor making such an amazing game

Legal Disclaimer:Just because a particular belief or worldview is expressed in this Skyrim modification, either implied or explicit, it doesn’t necessarily mean that I condone and/or accept those beliefs as my own. After all, this is a work of fiction for a fantasy setting.

Serana Dialogue Add-Onis based on the world and characters written by Bethesda Game Studios forThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. However, all copyright within the confines of content added by this individual game modification belongs to me, the mod author. This includes any and all of the intellectual property within the mod, including (but not limited to) all the mod's code, the "new" SDA Serana character and all the writing within the confines of the mod, and Kerstyn's performance as Serana (this includes training her lines for AI generation).You must first get permission from me before you can modify, use, or alter my files for public use. This includes anything that will be seen by an audience of people, whether it be a Skyrim modification or even a video.

Mod Pack Authors can use my content in their mod lists (even without my permission) but CANNOT benefit off of monetizations in any way, shape, or form.

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