[ <<- ->> ] Succubus Heart [ <<- ->> ]
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Created by : Michael "Spirit Shard" Stanich
Site - michaelpstanich.com
YouTube - youtube.com/michaelpstanich
Discord (The Broken Chatbox) - https://discord.gg/h3vB7S4FEw
Ko-Fi (Donations! =^-^=) - https://ko-fi.com/michaelpstanich



[ <<- ->> ] Self Promotion [ <<- ->> ]
Hey there, so, like, I know no one likes the whole "beg for money" stuffs, so I'll keep this short. Making stuff is hard work and takes a ton of time, so if you'd like to help support my endeavors then please consider donating direction through Ko-Fi! - https://ko-fi.com/michaelpstanich

Supporters get perks through our Discord, The Broken Chatbox (https://discord.gg/h3vB7S4FEw) with access to exclusive channels, early and exclusive releases from me, and, best of all, the role is permanent! No recurring donations nonsense! And don't worry, Succubus Heart is NOT becoming a paid mod! All full releases will be distributed through discord as usual (and occasionally updated on other platforms, such as Loverslab or NexusMods). So if you enjoy Succubus Heart or any of my other works, and would like to make it easier for me to support these projects, please consider donating! (or just send me kind messages, both give me fuzzy feelings =^.^=)



[ <<- ->> ] Latest Update News [ <<- ->> ]
Succubus Heart 4.13.00 Release Version is here! If you've wanted to play with the new stuff but don't want to deal with the buggy-ness of the DEV build, then this is your chance! Release builds have been tested to make sure they're as stable and bug-free as possible, and are recommended when playing on your main saves. 4.13 has a ton of really exciting changes including a new Arousal System that replaces Desire, reworked Passives, fixes for long-standing Soul Pet issues, and much more! Check the change-log for details!



[ <<- ->> ] Important News [ <<- ->> ]
I've started taking a new approach to how I develop Succubus Heart, which leads to some changes in how the mod is both tested and distributed. From now on I'll be releasing what I'll call "DEV" versions, these versions will normally only be distributed via our Discord, The Broken Chatbox (https://discord.gg/h3vB7S4FEw), and will simply contain any changes I've made that day working on the mod. which means...

In-Dev versions from this point forward, MAY BE UNSTABLE and may contain missing, incomplete, or outright broken mechanics!

While I'll try my best not to break in-dev versions, since they're effectively just whatever I got 'finished' before I quit working on it for the day, they may have incomplete functions, uncompiled scripts, and are generally untested. Back up your save before using these versions, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! (Note : I don't release "unlaunchable/unplayable versions")

If you'd like to see updates for Succubus Heart, need support, have suggestions, or anything else related to my work, I strongly recommend joining our Discord! (https://discord.gg/h3vB7S4FEw)



[ <<- ->> ] What is Succubus Heart? [ <<- ->> ]
Succubus Heart is an adult gameplay mod focused on creating new ways to approach playing Skyrim with both new progression and new game mechanics. These mechanics give the player the power of a succubus enabling the use of life-drain and great sacrificial powers. Succubus Heart is built around the idea of being a complimentary mod and should be compatible with nearly every mod out there!



[ <<- ->> ] What's So Unique? [ <<- ->> ]
Succubus Heart isn't a transformation mod, or a power fantasy mod, instead mechanics are focused on making gameplay more interesting and offering the player new ways to approach situations. Succubus Heart can also be used on male characters, turning them into a soul sucking Incubus! While most succubus mods focus on the demon-archtype, Succubus Heart's approach is based on a fantasy race of life-weavers giving a more human-but-powerful vibe. However if you want some succubus transformations or want to use Succubus Heart alongside other succubus mods nothing is stopping you!



[ <<- ->> ] Mechanics [ <<- ->> ]
<-> Status Drain - Drain Health/Magicka/Stamina from your victims and use them to your advantage!
<-> Arousal System - Satisfy your desires for benefits, or ignore them and suffer the consequences!
<-> Heart System - Earn XP through sex acts and spend them to improve your succubus abilities!
<-> Skill Leveling - Use overflowing Force from your victims to level skyrim's native skills! (no more grinding iron daggers, grind NPCs instead!~)
<-> Succubus Passives - Enable strong Succubus Powers as you level to improve your abilities across the board!
<-> Sex/Death Drops - Extract Sperm and Breast Milk from orgasms or take their souls after victims are drained away!
<-> Soul Pets - Replicate nearly any NPC's Soul and summon them as a Pet to fight/hump alongside you!
<-> Soul Forge - Use excess forces to replicate useful items on the fly!
<-> Combat Seduction - A simple combat submit mod, integrated right into Succubus Heart for an easy all-in-one experience!
<-> Death Override Mode - Tired of death? DOM turns Skyrim into a Rouge-Lite with a new respawn system and mechanics!



[ <<- ->> ] WARNING : Script Mod [ <<- ->> ]
While Succubus Heart is fairly light weight in the majority of cases, it is a heavily script based mod. If your game is already having issues with script latency and overload I recommend backing up your saves before trying out Succubus Heart (and/or possibly decreasing your script load). I've done what I can to ensure Succubus Heart is as bug/error free as possible however under script lag any mod can begin throwing up errors and I can't guarantee Succubus Heart's performance.



[ <<>> ] What's Included [ <<>> ]
- Docs (_Read Me - _Changelog - _Help Document)
- Data (Everything for the core mod)



[ <<>> ] Requirements [ <<>> ]
Skyrim Special Edition
- Skyrim SE or AE (Works on both)
- SKSE - Latest Available [ http://skse.silverlock.org/ ]
- SexLab SE v1.65 or newer [ https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/20058-sexlab-se-sex-animation-framework-v165-110822/ ]
- SkyUI SE 5.2 or newer [ https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12604 ]
- (Highly Recommended) Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/36869]



[ <<>> ] Installing / Updating [ <<>> ]
Mod Manager Install : Succubus Heart's file structure should be automatically recognized by modern mod managers such as MO2!

Manual Install : Simply copy Succubus Heart's "Data" folder to your Skyrim install, merging with that "Data" folder, then install any optional content you wish to use. When using 5.0 or newer you'll need to enable the mod in the MCM.

Updating newer than 4.6 : Just install over the old version using the install method.

Updating older than 4.6: If you're updating from a version before 4.6, 4.6 must be installed first before updating to newer versions! After installing 4.6, load your character save, wait for the update to finish (about 1 second), and make a new save. Now exit and install the newest version, now you can load the new character save you made and keep your progress. Updating directly to newer versions from versions before 4.6 without these steps will result in your Succubus Heart progress being completely lost and things may break beyond repair!

If you're using version 2.73x or below you'll need to do a 'clean' save before moving to 3.0+



[ <<>> ] Uninstalling / Removal [ <<>> ]
Disable the mod then perform a clean save. After the clean save, delete the "Succubus Heart.esp" and all files pre-fixed with "SuH_" and other files from the Succubus Heart mod from your Skyrim's "Data" folder. It is recommended to either load a game from before you had Succubus Heart installed or start a new game after uninstalling. Mod managers should also be able to remove all the associated files without issue.



[ <<>> ] External Mod Support [ <<>> ]
Succubus Heart features are easy to access and modify, if anyone wants to create add-ons and additional mods feel free! If you have questions or any issues feel free to message me.



[ <<>> ] Incompatible Mods [ <<>> ]
- Follower Framework mods may have issues with Soul Pets, so expect some weirdness when using these mods.
- Any mod that 'locks' player status or tries to manage stats based on non-dynamic values. (Succubus Heart dynamically changes values and can have issues with mods that try to do this with Skyrim's default values without dynamically checking. Sadly this is on them and there's nothing I can do about it.)
- Regal Glow applies an 'invisible' armor and can cause some issues with mods detecting nudity. In these cases add an exception to 'SuH_armor_regalglow' or the blank name entry in the mod's exception MCM (if it has one). I've done what I can on my end to try and make it compatible.



[ <<>> ] Known Issues [ <<>> ]
- Using Soul Pets with other Animal Follower mods may cause strange behavior on both mods. (I recommend not summoning a Soul Pet while the other Animal Follower is following you)
- Soul Pets will sometimes and sometimes not teleport to the player when they should or shouldn't, if your pet is missing just re-summon them.
- Combat Seduction will sometimes trigger 'overlapping' animations under heavy script lag
- Death Override Mode can cause major issues with certain quests if you die and move outside of the quest's dedicated area. (When in this situation disable Death Override for the quest's duration)
- General script latency problems do to the nature of script modding (Heavy script lag may cause issues with Succubus Heart)
- Some lists in the MCM may bug out when canceled out of. No idea why.



[ <<>> ] FAQ [ <<>> ]
Q: Is this mod still being developed and updated?
A: Short answer is yes, long answer is a bit more complicated. I have a lot of projects and a life to live, so updates are usually spaced a bit apart.

Q: Can I still level like in vanilla?
A: Of course! Succubus Heart doesn't alter any external scripts so other leveling methods should work as they always have.

Q: Can I use this mod as a male character?
A: Yep! Succubus Heart supports all genders!

Q: The MCM isn't showing and nothing seems to work!
A: Sounds like something installed incorrectly, try a clean install of the mod and make sure your files downloaded/extracted properly.

Q: _____ feels overpowered / underpowered, can you balance it?
A: I can try! If you have balance concerns make sure to send them my way and I'll try my best to work on it.

Q: I thought Soul Pets was going to be a completely separate mod, why is it now integrated?
A: In honesty I completely screwed up the stand-alone's code so instead of re-writing from scratch (again) I just moved onto making an integrated version first. I'll work on the stand-alone version at some point (maybe...).

Q: But I didn't want Soul Pets, can it be removed?
A: No, however I've built it in such a way that it doesn't do anything if you don't use it so just ignore the Soul Pets MCM if you don't want to use it.

Q: Death Override Mode is really cool, can I disable everything else?
A: Unfortunately no, but if it's requested enough I can probably just make a stand-alone version of DOM.