Category:Bethesda Basics Tutorial Series

The Bethesda Basics Tutorial Series will help you set up the Creation Kit and start learning your way around.

Getting Started

• 1. Download and install Bethesda.net Launcher from the Main Page.
• 2. Run Bethesda.net Launcher at least once, so the latest updates can be installed.

Tools and Other Resources

• Material Editor
• Notepad++: a free source code editor which supports several programming languages running under the MS Windows environment.
  • Notepad++
  • Widely recomended for scripting.
• Winrar
• 3ds Max: is a 3D Modeling, Animation, & Rendering Software.
  • 3ds Max Subscription
  • 3ds Max Student
  • It is preferred to use 3ds Max 2010, so the tools that came with the Creation Kit can work properly. Unfortunately, the only way to use it after the 30 day trial is to pay for it. It is possible to use later versions with the Unofficial 3ds Max Nif Importer-Exporter.
• Mudbox
• Photoshop
• paint.net
• Nifskope