This adds a new race to the game: the Tabaxi. These are cats similar to Khajiit: quick and agile - great for thieves.
TABAXI
A cat-human hybrid race
Version: 1.5
Date: 5/7/2007
Category: Races, Classes and Birthsigns
Requirements:
Player-Created MOD(s): You will need either the Unofficial Patch or kynetarse's Custom Race Fix in order to start a new game with a Tabaxi.
Author(s): Luchaire
Description
This mod adds the Tabaxi, a new playable race. Tabaxi are mischievous and deceitful, fun-loving cat-people, perhaps related in some way to Khajiit... perhaps not.
Details
This mod is now compatible with all of the following body replacers: Robert's, Exnem's, BAB, Corwyn's [alpha], and Growlf's. See the install instructions for details.
About the Tabaxi:
Racial Stats (Male/Female)
STR: 50/40
INT: 30/30
WIL: 35/40
AGL: 40/50
SPD: 40/40
END: 45/40
PER: 30/30
LUC: 50/50
Skill bonuses:
Acrobatics +10
Athletics +10
Illusion +5
Alteration +10
Sneak +10
Special abilities:
Resist Magic 50%
Night eye at will
Lore:
The origin of the strange race known as Tabaxi is unknown. Perhaps they are the result of magic gone wrong; perhaps the madness of the gods; or perhaps simple wicked fate. Regardless, these cat-people are known for stealth and mischief. They are quick and agile, yet strong, if not overly clever. They have a fascination for magic and magical things, especially of the sort that transmutes or deceives. Tabaxi have a strong dislike for Khajiits (and vice-versa) but are generally fond of Bretons and Bosmers.
Installation
1. Extract the files to a temporary location.
2. Examine the folder structure and make corrections where necessary.
3. Copy files to (install folder)\Oblivion\Data\
(If you already have Ren's Hair installed, it will prompt you to overwrite - this should not be necessary)
4. Start Oblivion Launcher, click 'Data Files', place a checkmark beside ONE of the .esp file(s), according to the body mod(s) you use:
a. Use Tabaxi_Race_Default if you use no body replacer
b. Use Tabaxi_Race_BAB if you use the BAB female body replacer
c. Use Tabaxi_Race_Robert if you use Robert's male body replacer
d. Use Tabaxi_Race_BAB_Robert if you use both BAB and Robert's body replacers.
Special installation for Exnem's Female Body Replacer:
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1. Install as above
2. Extract the "Tabaxi_Exnem_Body_Compatibility" file to a temporary location
3. Open the "Exnem" folder
3. Copy the four files from there to this folder: "Oblivion\Data\Textures\characters\tabaxi\female\" overwriting when prompted
4. Activate one of these two .esp files in the Launcher:
a. If you're using Exnem's females, but default males, use "Tabaxi_Race_BAB.esp"
b. If you're using Exnem's females and Robert's males, use "Tabaxi_Race_BAB_Robert.esp"
Special installation for Corwyn's female body replacers:
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1. Install as above
2. Extract the "Tabaxi_Corwyns_Body_Compatibility" file to a temporary location
3. Open the "Corwyn" folder
4. Copy the two files from there to this folder: "Oblivion\Data\Textures\characters\tabaxi\female\" overwriting when asked
5. Activate one of these two .esp files in the Launcher:
a. If you're using Corwyn's females, but default males, use "Tabaxi_Race_BAB.esp"
b. If you're using Corwyn's females and Robert's males, use "Tabaxi_Race_BAB_Robert.esp"
Special installation for Growlf's female body replacers:
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1. Install as above
2. Extract the "Tabaxi_Growlfs_Body_Compatibility" file to a temporary location
3. Open the "Growlf" folder
4. Copy the two files from there to this folder: "Oblivion\Data\Textures\characters\tabaxi\female\" overwriting when asked
5. Activate one of these two .esp files in the Launcher:
a. If you're using Growlf's females, but default males, use "Tabaxi_Race_Default.esp"
b. If you're using Growlf's females and Robert's males, use "Tabaxi_Race_Robert.esp"
Uninstallation
1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file(s).
2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod:
All four Tabaxi_Race .esp files
All four of these folders:
\Data\Meshes\characters\tabaxi
\Data\Textures\characters\tabaxi
\Data\Textures\characters\eyes\tabaxi
\Data\Sounds\Voice\Oblivion.esm\tabaxi
Incompatibility
This mod should not have any incompatibility issues. It is known to work well with Beautiful People without needing to be merged or otherwise manipulated to avoid the "googly eyes" problem some other race mods have.
Known Issues or Bugs
Note that this mod is not currently compatible with the current UFF body mod. The Corwyn compatibility is for the old alpha version of Corwyn's mod.
History
1.5, 2007/05/07 - update:
Added missing normal maps for some textures
Added compatibility for Growlf's and Corwyn's body replacers
1.4, 2007/04/05 - update:
Added Ren's hair options
Added support for Exnem's female body replacer
1.3, 2007/03/25 - update:
Added new voice set
1.2, 2007/03/24 - Update:
Corrected omission of eye mesh files
Changed "Cat's Eye" power to work on a toggle instead of a 120-second duration
Shortened in game race description for CharGen menu
1.1, 2007/03/20 - Initial release.
Contact
You can find me on the official Elder Scrolls forums, the CanadianIce forums, and Tessource as 'Luchaire'
You can send me an email here: luchaire@gmail.com
Credits
Thanks to:
Nequam for the amazing Ainmhe eye textures and the voice set.
The BAB team for all their great work and for the female Khajiit texture shamelessly modified here.
Robert for the male body replacer and inherent khajiit body texture. (http://tessource.net/files/file.php?id=8295)
jw0ollard for the 1024x1024 Khajiit face retexture which was the base for this one (http://www.tessource.net/files/file.php?id=7930)
Kynetarse for the night eye toggle script.
Ren for the new hair styles.
Tools Used
TES Construction Set - Theelderscrolls.com
Readme Generator - Lhammonds.game-host.org
Photoshop - Adobe.com
Licensing/Legal
You can do whatever you want with this mod but all I ask in return is that
you give me credit if you distribute any part of this mod. I would also like
to know what mods are including my work.
