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                        The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

                           Less Generic NPCs Project
	             LGNPC Soul Sickness Patch version 1.00


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     Index:

     1. Description
     2. Installation
     3. Using the plug-in
     4. Features
     5. Version history
     6. Compatibility
     7. Acknowledgements
     8. Copyright


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	1. DESCRIPTION

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     Pax Redoran introduced the possibility of the player contracting soul 
     sickness through the possession of ash statues. This feature may 
     create conflicts with other mods, or just be a nuisance or otherwise
     undesirable. When loaded with Pax Redoran, the Soul Sickness Patch 
     prevents the onset of soul sickness that would otherwise occur.


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	2. INSTALLATION

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     This mod consists of a plug-in module (.esp). and a readme (.txt).

     Unzip the mod into your Morrowind/Data Files directory, or manually
     copy LGNPC_SoulSicknessPatch_v1_00.esp into your Morrowind\Data Files 
     folder. If asks to overwrite, choose [Yes].

     
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	3. USING THE PLUG-IN

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     From the Morrowind Launcher, open Data Files and check the box next to
     LGNPC_SoulSicknessPatch_v1_00.esp

     This plug-in depends on Morrowind only, but is intended to accompany
     any version of LGNPC Pax Redoran

     It can be used with a new game (ideal) or an existing saved game.

     The Soul Sickness Patch must load after Pax Redoran to function 
     properly. The existing date stamp (if unchanged) will assure this.

     It is recommended that you make a backup of your current game before
     using this plug-in. It may spare you much grief should you encounter
     problems or conflicts that result in your un-installing the mod.


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	4. FEATURES

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     This patch prevents the onset of soul sickness introduced by Pax 
     Redoran. If you do not wish to have the player susceptible to soul 
     sickness, load the patch along with Pax Redoran. The patch must load 
     after Pax Redoran and is is time-stamped to assure this of happening.

     Some highlights include:

     - A restoration of the original script AshStatueTopic modified by 
       Pax Redoran. This fix prevents the onset of soul sickness in the 
       player.


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	5. VERSION HISTORY

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     Version 1.00

     - Initial public release


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	6. COMPATIBILITY

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     This plug-in depends on Morrowind only.

     Do not use merged dialogues.esp (from TESTool) with this plug-in (or 
     any other LGNPC installment)!

     LGNPC Soul Sickness Patch has been cleaned with TESAME, and 
     date-stamped with Wrye Mash.  If you open this mod in the game editor, 
     use Wyre Mash to preserve the date stamp:

          Date stamp: 6/30/2008/11:01:00 PM

     Changing this value could prevent it from working as intended.

     CONFLICTS:
 
     - Could result in conflicts with any other mod (other than Pax 
       Redoran) that alters the official script: AshStatueTopic.


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	7. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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     The concept was a result of a request by Morgrim. The mod was created 
     by Cyrano.
 
     Thanks to the Morrowind modding community for advice and shared
     wisdom, and Bethesda Softworks for providing the game editor that
     makes this plug-in possible.


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	8. COPYRIGHT

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     This plug-in is freely distributable and modifiable as long as this 
     readme file accompanies it and due credit is given to the original
     authors and other contributors of this mod.

     By downloading and running this plug-in you acknowledge the following:

     - That you have read, understood and accept the information in this
       readme.
     - That you agree the creators of this plug-in bear no responsibility
       for damage to your saved games, and your computer hardware and 
       software.

     Do not upload this plug-in for distribution without permission from
     LGNPC. This is necessary to maintain and update the mod as necessary.


     For LGNPC project queries please contact Cyrano: cyran0@gmail.com


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     The Elder Scrolls, Morrowind, etc. are property of Bethesda Softworks