[ <<>> ] Succubus Heart [ <<>> ]
[<>] The Succubus Gameplay Mod [<>]

created by : Michael Stanich aka Spirit Shard
michaelpstanich.com - patreon.com/michaelpstanich

[ <<>> ] Important News [ <<>> ]
Succubus Heart is currently being re-written from scratch, the old write (Succubus Heart 2.7x) will still be available for download until the re-write is complete and tested, however it won't be recieving anymore updates. You can try out the re-write if you wish by downloading the "SuH DevBuild vRx.xx" versions, but keep in-mind these builds are in active development and are not as feature complete as v2.7x.

[ <<>> ] Latest News { <<>> }
While the re-write is still in-the-works, I'm changing this main post/readme to the new format. The old read-me is still available in the download packages for v2.7x.

[ <<>> ] 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 sacraficial 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!

[ <<>> ] Core Mechanics [ <<>> ]
The core progression mechanic of Succubus Heart is a mod-specific XP system and the ability to drain your victims of their life force! During sex acts, and the use of certain spells, the player succubus will permenently drain their victims of their stats and take it for themselves. This power can not only be used as a nice stat boost but also as a sacrifice to use powerful spells or summon dangerous pets. However not every succubus is going to be powerful right out of the gate, and this is where XP comes in. For different acts the player will gain XP which they can use to either strengthen their Succubus Powers, improve their natural Skills, or learn new Passives and raise Pets.

Succubus Heart also adds several smaller mechanics that play a role in the overall depth, such as sex drops. In acts characters can "drop" different ingredients which can be either consumed for instant bonuses or saved and sacrificed for more powerful spells and pets. The most notable of these drops is a sperm and milk system where characters give their corresponding item based on gender when orgasming.

[ <<>> ] Requirements [ <<>> ]
- SKSE 1.07.03 [ http://skse.silverlock.org/ ]
- SexLab v1.6+
- SkyUI 5.1+

[ <<>> ] Recommended Mods [ <<>> ]
- Skyrim -Community- Uncapper [ http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1175/? ]

[ <<>> ] Compatibility [ <<>> ]
- Succubus Heart has some minor overlap with other succubus type mods, simply disable different features to eliminate any issues.

[ <<>> ] Installing / Updating [ <<>> ]
Installing : Simply copy Succubus Heart's "Data" folder to your skyrim instal, merging with that "Data" folder, then install any optional content you wish to use.

Updating : If you're moving to the Succubus Heart re-write you'll need to disable the old Succubus Heart write (2.7x and below) and perform a clean save before installing the new re-write (v3.0 and vRx.xx versions)

[ <<>> ] 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_" from your Skyrim's "Data" folder.

[ <<>> ] External Mod Support [ <<>> ]
Succubus Heart's re-write features a few things which should make External Mods easier to create, if anyone has interest either read through the "source notes" included with the mod and begin! You can also contact me if you need assistance or wish to request a native function.

[ <<>> ] FAQ [ <<>> ]
Q: You talked about this whole re-write thing, why re-start from scratch?
A: The first Succubus Heart writes were based on an old framework that not only had different goals and vision but ultimately had a number of issues I couldn't fix. This re-write allows me to create a better foundation and make Succubus Heart the best mod it can be!

Q: Can I still leve like in vanilla?
A: Of course! Succubus Heart doesn't alter any external scripts so other leveling methods should be uneffected.

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: When is the story line releasing?
A: Unfortunately I've abandoned the idea of a quest-line. I simply have too many projects going on and don't have the time to spare in writing/building a full quest.

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

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 work my best to work on it.

Changelog (Last Few Versions)

NOTE : This is for the re-write, please check the old read-me contained in v2.7x for those changelogs

Succubus Heart vR 0.02
- Changed and vastly improved ANIMcalc function (Improved animation sorting)
- Changed Desire generation to 2/5sec
- Enabled Orgasm effect on Desire (converts 80% into XP)
- Added Combat Seduction Health threshold settings
- Enabled homosexual settings
- Enabled "NPCs Essential in Act" setting
- Fixed animations triggering even when invalid
- Fixed females taking dominate position inappropriately
- Fixed Aggressive / Passive animations tagging incorrectly
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Succubus Heart vR 0.01
Initial Re-write release
- Added MCM with all 7 menus
- Status, Skill, and Heart menus are now functional
- Added Sperm and Milk sex drops
- Sperm and Milk consumption effects now enabled
- Sex Effects are now enabled (Absorption)
- "kill effects" implemented (Test effect - 100XP earned when killing an NPC)
- Stacks system enabled (Nothing uses them yet)
- Combat Seduction - Basic Test Version release
- Other basic stuffs