+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RCOTS REWORKED CORE FEATURES | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | [Aesthetic Overhauls] --> Custom head meshes, unique hair & eyes | | [Faction Integration] --> Adds children to Bandits, Forsworn, Thalmor| | [Playable Child Races] --> 5 Custom choices with unique stats | | [Child Companions] --> 10+ Recruitable followers worldwide | | [Expanded Wardrobe] --> Scaled-down armor and custom clothing | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
RCOTS is designed to be , and it also works with vanilla armors with only slight body alterations. This compatibility ensures that child characters aren’t left out when it comes to gear progression.
Children now exhibit traits consistent with their race (Nord, Imperial, Redguard, etc.).
: Nords believe they were formed at the peak of the mountain where the sky exhaled onto the land. rcots children of the sky reworked
We were born where the wind forgets to end, where the clouds are not above but around. The elders spoke of a ground once solid — now just a story for the lost-and-found.
In the vanilla release of Skyrim , children suffered from a notorious immersion problem. Every child shared nearly identical facial meshes and textures, effectively creating a repetitive clone army clad in identical, drab clothing.
RCoTS attempts to make the children of Skyrim unique and realistic looking, matching the aesthetic of the surrounding world. It provides a more lore-friendly and diverse population, which is essential for players who value environmental storytelling and a living, breathing world. Compatibility and Considerations : Nords believe they were formed at the
Another player noted the unique appeal of the Khajiit child race, describing them as “adorable”.
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Unlike vanilla Skyrim , which implies that only humans reproduce, the Reworked edition introduces custom child frameworks for non-human groups. In the vanilla release of Skyrim , children
: Replaces the uniform, blocky vanilla heads with high-quality, smoother facial structures tailored to individual characters.
Resolves vanilla issues like "gray face" bugs or floating eyes. ⚖️ Pros and Cons Pros Cons Immense boost to immersion. Requires several dependencies (e.g., RSChildren). High-quality, realistic aesthetics. Potential clipping with some custom armor mods. Consistent art style across all NPCs. Load order can be finicky for beginners. 🔧 Installation & Compatibility
A notorious problem with vanilla child programming in Skyrim is "floating heads" or instant crashes when non-standard armor is equipped. RCOTS Reworked addresses this by adapting child body meshes to scale seamlessly with adult gear. This allows playable child characters or custom child followers to equip heavy armor, robes, and weaponry without causing massive clipping or mesh tearing.