Desolate Autumn Bao Lei-Revisit

Transformation Desolation Falls is mired in ruins that are said to be dangerous and mysterious.

"See the ruins there? Desolate Falls Barrow. That place always gave me nightmares when I was a boy. Delano crawling down the mountain and crawling through my window at night, that kind of thing. I admit, I still don't know what it looks like."

Desolate Falls Barrow - Revisited

In my opinion, the dungeons and ruins in Skyrim are generally weak. They are too straightforward and difficult to traverse. Exploration is not the same thing because there is only one way. In a game that's primarily about dungeon crawling, that's not fun. Dungeons should be challenging, confusing and fun. Bleak Falls Barrow is a famous and mysterious place for the people of the surrounding area, but it's not that interesting when the draconians come to visit. It should be.

What was added?

I don't want to spoil too much. Many new paths, rooms and enemies added.

Everything added is in keeping with the theme of the original dungeon, and I've been working on being lore-friendly. I want my creations to be indistinguishable from the vanilla game. I've been careful not to add too much loot that increases the player's wealth and power. Desolate Falls Barrow should now be around 30-60 minutes longer.

What I want to achieve

A fun new experience that both new and experienced players can enjoy. You'll get lost and have to take a step back...that's the point! Traveling through ancient ruins shouldn't be on track, not now!

Install

Install using the Mod Manager of your choice or place the .esp into your data folder.

Do not use tes5edit for cleaning.

compatibility

ENB Enhanced Lighting (ELE) - Compatible

Compatibility Note: This mod will be compatible with anything that does not touch or change cells BleakFallsBarrow01 and BleakFallsBarrow02. Some mods that change the lighting in units may be visually incompatible, but should not break the game.

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"See that ruin up there? Bleak Falls Barrow. When I was a boy, that place always used to give me nightmares. Draugr creeping down the mountain to climb through my window at night, that kind of thing. I admit, I still don't much like the look of it."

Bleak Falls Barrow - Revisited



Dungeons and ruins in Skyrim are generally underwhelming in my opinion. They are way too straight forward and made to be easily traversed. Exploration isn't a thing as there is only one path. That isn't fun in a game primarily about dungeon delving. Dungeons should be challenging, confusing and interesting. Bleak Falls Barrow  is a famed and mysterious place for the inhabitants in the surrounding area but then when the dragonborn visits it's not that interesting. It should be.

What has been added?

I don't want to spoil too much. A lot of new paths, rooms and enemies have been added.

Everything added fits with the theme of the original dungeon, I always strive to be lore-friendly. I want my creations to be indistinguishable from the vanilla game. I have taken care to not add to much loot as to not inflate the players wealth and power. Bleak Falls Barrow should be about 30-60 minutes longer now.

What I want to achieve

An interesting new experience ideal for both new and returning players. You will get lost and have to retrace your steps... And that is the point! Traversing an ancient ruin shouldn't be on rails, and now it isn't!

Installation

Install with mod manager of your choice or drop the.esp in your data folder.

Do not clean with tes5edit.

Compatibility

Enhanced Lighting for ENB (ELE) - Compatible

Notes on compatibility: This mod will be compatible with everything that does not touch or change the cells BleakFallsBarrow01 andBleakFallsBarrow02. Some mods that change the lighting in cells could be incompatible visually but should not break the game.