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This mod simply moves your characters quivers closer to their bodies so they are no longer floating in mid-air. Now with longer arrows!

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Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows v4

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Description:
This mod simply moves your characters quivers closer to their bodies so they are no longer floating in mid-air. I was sick of seeing my quivers floating off my back and decided to try to do something about it. It's not perfect but it's pretty darn good. Enjoy!

Edit: v3 is out! Now with longer arrows! I received many requests to make my mod compatible with "Proper Length Arrows". Unfortunately i wasn't able to make our mods work together. I then scrapped the idea of a "compatible" version and decided to fully redo my quivers and arrows and at least have a version of my own that would offer a closer quiver with longer arrows. Finally, after struggling with the goofy way arrows and quivers interact i was able to make it happen. I hope everyone likes them. Enjoy!

I would like to extend a special thank you to Madcat221. Even though i didn't use his actual mod for v3, i did get the inspiration to make longer arrows because of him. He is the originator and at least deserves the credit for the idea. Thank you, sir.

I would also like to give a special thank you to pseudoBug. His simple yet brilliant Vanilla Tweaks - Arrow pickup fix inspired me to learn just how he managed to do it and offer his fix for people who use my mod. He is the original guy who figured it out and i'm very happy that he unknowingly taught me how to make the fix myself. Please give him kudos and endorsements as well if you like my version of the fix because without pseudoBug it never would have happened. Thanks, again.

Edit 2: Finally, we have a working installer that officially works with NMM and Wrye Bash! And i have two awesome people to thank for that... They are @WilliamImm and @Schwinni. The two of them took the initiative and completed something i had neither the time nor patience to pull of and then they somehow mashed both installers together into one big ball of installation greatness. So everyone that appreciates the NMM/BASH installer really need to send these guys some Kudos because without them the installer probably would have never been made.


A Note About Custom Player Skeletons and Custom Body Replacers

If you use a custom player skeleton i cannot guarantee proper weapon placement. Some custom skeletons slightly (or more significantly) change weapon node positions and that can drastically alter where weapons sit on the body. This is why i had to make separate UNP compatible files, UNP uses a custom skeleton. So be warned....

As far as custom body replacers go, It's not a huge worry but there are a few body replacers that have larger butts or just generally have more "enhanced" features that could cause clipping in some cases. Especially if it has a bigger bottom to it. Most of the time this isn't an issue but it can be.


Installation:

NMM/BAIN Scripted Installer
Just run the installer and choose the options you want or need. That's it.

NMM or Manual Installation (for single files)
NMM: Hit the download with manager button and let NMM do it's thing
Manual: Copy the contents of each file to "Data\Meshes\Weapons\***example weapon***"

Full Paths: (this is just a small example of the full paths and not all are listed)
Data-Meshes-weapons-boundweapons-boundarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-daedric-daedricarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-draugr-draugrarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-dwarven-dwarvenarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-ebony-ebonyarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-elven-elvenarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-falmer-falmerarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-forsworn-forswornarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-glass-glassarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-iron-ironarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-nordhero-nordheroarrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-orcish-orcisharrow.nif
Data-Meshes-weapons-steel-steelarrow.nif


Additional Installation Info
If you want (v3) longer arrows you should install the following files...


1.Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows v3 or Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows v3 - Iron Arrow Quiver Replacer (only choose one version)

2.Closer Quivers - Dragonborn DLC Arrows - CQv2-CQv3-Iron Quiver AIO *Choose either CQv3 or CQv3 Iron Arrow Quiver Replacer*

3.Closer Quivers - Dawnguard DLC Arrows - CQv2-CQv3-Iron Quiver AIO *Choose either CQv3 or CQv3 Iron Arrow Quiver Replacer*

4.Closer Bolts - Closer and Hidden Crossbow Bolts - Vanilla-CBBE-UNP AIO *Choose Vanilla/CBBE or UNP then Closer or Hidden style bolts*

Same template applies to CQv2 arrows.

Note: These files are now located in the "Old Versions" section of the download page.


Additional Info

All files listed under "Old Versions" are the old MAIN VERSIONs of CQ&LA (pre-NMM/BAIN installer)
These will stay in the "Old Versions" section for those who don't want to use the installer.

All files listed under "Miscellanious" are CQ compatible versions of other authors mods.
These will stay in the "Miscellanious" section for those who don't want to use the installer.

Uninstallation: Delete what you installed. ; )


Incompatible Mods:
Proper Length Arrows by MadCat221

Why is it incompatible? Our two mods change the same source.


Bugs/Conflicts: Anything that changes the meshes for the various quivers.

Notes: Some of the more form fitting armors may still contain small gaps. For instance Cicero's clothing. There is still a gap but it is much smaller than vanilla. Also, Some of the larger armors that poke out around the spine and back also have a tendancy to have some clipping. Most of the main armors are perfectly fine but armors such as the stormcloak armor or emperor's robes (since they are puffy) cover a majority of the quiver. A minor problem IMO.

If you like it please endorse! Thanks!


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Update 1: CQv2 - AeonVita's Dragonbone Weapons Compatible Quivers v1.9 and v3.1.1
Update 2: CQv2 - DoODABoOM's Scout Armor Compatible Quiver v2.1
Update 3: CQv2 - theycallmecheese's Dragon Bone Weapons Pack Compatible Quiver v1.02
Update 4: CQv3 - Jaredschons and D13 Adv Dwarven all Bows Standalone Craftable - CQ&LA v3 compatible.
Update 5: CQv3 - The Chronicles of Steel -Skyrim- Realswords v1.0
Update 6: Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows v3 - Fixed Arrow Recovery
Update 7: CQv3 - Scoiatael Weapons by Wicked_Jester v2.2
Update 8: CQv3 - Elven Weaponry by cageu v.03
Update 9: CQv3 - Svartbough by atomec v1.1
Update 10: CBv3 - Crossbows Basic Collection by DJjojo v1.1
Update 11: CBv3 - Explosive Bolts Visualized by MadCat221
Update 12: CQv3 - Flame Arrows by Joolander
Update 13: Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows - NMM/Bash Compatible Wizard by WilliamImm and Schwinni
Update 14: Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows v4
Update 15: Bosmer Armor Pack (Arrows) by Maty743
Update 16: Nico's Craftable Arrows by Nicoroshi
Update 17: Immersive Weapons (Pack 1) featuring Exotic Bow by Alex Scorpion and Svartbough by Atomec
Update 18: Nightingale Weapons Retexture - Carbon Fiber by FrankFamily
Update 19: Immersive Weapons (Pack 2) featuring Ariyan Weapon Pack by Sushiyant
Update 20: Arise - Chapter 1 - The Black Sacrament by AmethystDeceiver

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Dragonbone Weapons by AeonVita
Scout Armor by DoODABoOM
Dragon Bone Weapons Complete by theycallmecheese
Jaredschons and D13 Adv Dwarven all Bows Standalone Craftable - CQ&LA v3 compatible.
The Chronicles of Steel -Skyrim- Realswords NEXUS EXCLUSIVE by Waalx and ShinGouki
Scoiatael Weapons by Wicked_Jester v2.2
Elven Weaponry by cageu
Svartbough by atomec
Crossbows Basic Collection by DJjojo v1.1
Dawnguard Crossbow Explosive Bolts Visualized by MadCat221 v1.02
Flame Arrows by Joolander
Bosmer Armor Pack by Maty743
Nico's Craftable Arrows
Immersive Weapons by Hothtrooper
Exotic Bow by AlexScorpion
Nightingale Weapons Retexture - Carbon Fiber by FrankFamily
Ariyan Weapon Pack by Sushiyant
Arise - Chapter 1 - The Black Sacrament by AmethystDeceiver



Update 1: This edition is compatible with AeonVita's Dragonbone Weapons. This mod changes quivers to sit closer to the body to remove/reduce the gap between the quiver and back, it also features larger and more fully packed quivers.

Reminder: You *must* download AeonVita's mod (link above) for these meshes to be useful and will not show up in your game without his mod.


Update 2: This edition is compatible with DoODABoOM's Scout Armor v2-1. This mod changes quivers to sit closer to the body to remove/reduce the gap between the quiver and back, it also features larger and more fully packed quivers.

Reminder: You *must* download DoODABoOM's mod (link above) for these meshes to be useful and will not show up in your game without his mod.


Update 3: This edition is compatible with theycallmecheese's DragonBone Weapon Pack.

Reminder: You *must* download theycallmecheese's mod (link above) for these mesh to be useful and will not show up in your game without his mod.


Update 4: I would like to announce the first pre-CQ&LA compatible mod. It's called Jaredschons and D13 Adv Dwarven all Bows Standalone Craftable. It's a really nice looking mod (link above) and i highly recommend you guys go check it out!


Update 5: This edition is compatible with Waalx and ShinGouki2002's The Chronicles of Steel -Skyrim- Realswords. You know the drill, This mod changes quivers to sit closer to the body to remove/reduce the gap between the quiver and back, it also features larger and more fully packed quivers.

Reminder: You *must* download Waalx and ShinGouki2002's mod (link above) for these mesh to be useful and will not show up in your game without their mod.


Update 6: This update fixes arrows that cannot be picked-up after they are fired and rolling on the ground or stuck in objects. It is based off of Vanilla Tweaks - Arrow pickup fix by pseudoBug. I will not be doing the fix for vanilla arrows, that has already been done by pseudoBug.

Note: All arrows projectiles except Aeonvita's Dragonebone arrows are v3 length arrows.

Reminder: If you need the fix for vanilla length arrows then please go download pseudoBug's original mod. Thank you.


Update 7: This edition is compatible with Scoia'tael Weapons by Wicked Jester v2.2. This changes the quivers position to sit closer to the body to remove/reduce the gap between the quiver and back, it also features larger and more fully packed quivers.


Update 8: This edition is compatible with Elven Weaponry by cageu v.03. This changes the quivers position to sit closer to the body to... blah blah, you know the drill by now. :D


Update 9: This edition is compatible with Svartbough by atomec v1.1. Enjoy!


Update 10: It's about damn time... This edition is compatible with Crossbows Basic Collection by DJjojo v1.1. Thanks for your patience, everyone.


Update 11: It's about damn time... again... This edition is compatible with Dawnguard Crossbow Explosive Bolts Visualized by MadCat221 v1.02. Again... Thanks for your patience, everyone.

Reminder: You must download "Explosive Bolts Visualized" to make use of the converted meshes. So don't forget!


Update 12: This edition is compatible with Flame Arrows by Joolander v1.3. These are very awesome torch-like arrows that create a temporary light source and that lights enemies on fire. Really cool stuff and you guys should give it a look.


Update 13: This is the long-awaited NMM/Bash Installer that everyone has been clamoring for for so long, and now it's here!


Update 14: Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows v4! This update was made to reduce the overall profile of the quivers as well as other enhancements. Enjoy!


Update 15: This edition is compatible with the Bosmer Armor Pack by Maty743. This special version also has an altered arrowhead that is different from the original Bosmer Armor Pack. Enjoy!


Update 16: This edition is compatible with Nico's Craftable Arrows by Nicoroshi. It was requested a LONG time ago and thanks to someone reminding me i finally did it. Enjoy!


Update 17: This edition is compatible with Immersive Weapons. Pack 1 contains the arrows from the original mods Exotic Bow by AlexScorpion and Svartbough by atomec. Big thanks to AlexScorpion and Atomec for making cool arrows and allowing me to convert them!


Update 18: This update is compatible with Nightingale Weapons Retexture - Carbon Fiber by FrankFamily. This was a personal request made by WilliamImm and i was happy to do it. Thanks again for all the help with the installer!


Update 19: This update is compatible with Immersive Weapons by Hothtrooper and Ariyan Weapon Pack by Sushiyant. Pack 2 feature the arrows made by Sushiyant. Enjoy!


Update 20: This update is compatible with Arise - Chapter 1 - The Black Sacrament by AmethystDeceiver. This was another personal request made by WilliamImm so here it is! Enjoy!


Thanks:
I would like to extend thank you's to AeonVita, DoODABoOM, theycallmecheese, Waalx and ShinGouk2002, Wicked Jester, cageu, atomec, DJjojo, MadCat221, Joolander, Maty743, Nicoroshi, AlexScorpion. FrankFamily, Sushiyant and AmethystDeceiver for giving me their blessing to upload CQ'ified versions of their awesome quivers and bolts. Thanks again!

Special Thanks: I would also like to extend my very special thanks to @WilliamImm and @Schwinni for their hard work on the NMM/Bash installer. You guys have no idea the pressure you have taken off my shoulders with the installer and i'm sure every CQ&LA user (future and present) love you for it too. Thanks again, guys. :D


Credits: (EvilDeadAsh34)
Me - For making the darn thing in the first place.
WilliamImm - For making the BASH part of the NMM/BASH installer.
Schwinni - For making the NMM part of the NMM/BASH installer.
AeonVita - For awesome Dragonbone Weapons and allowing me to edit and upload these quivers.
DoODABoOM - For creating the very cool Scout Armor set and allowing me to upload his modified quiver.
theycallmecheese - For creating an outstanding set of unique, kick-ass dragonbone weapons and for allowing me to edit and upload his modified quiver.
Waalx and ShinGouki - For creating the very cool Chronicles of Steel. Great work and thanks for allowing me to offer my edited versions of your quivers.
Madcat221 - For giving me the inspiration to make v3 and for allowing me to convert his amazing bolts included in "Explosive Bolts Visualized".
pseudoBug - For giving me the inspiration to make my CQ&LA - Fixed Arrow Recovery.
Wicked Jester - For creating and offering one of the best looking archery sets on the Nexus and for so graciously allowing me to edit and upload his CQ'ified quivers and arrows.
cageu - For making the conversion of Adonnay's brilliant Elven Weaponry set and for allowing me to work my "magic" and upload the new quivers.
atomec - For approaching me to make the conversion for his super-cool looking bow. Great Job and i hope you like how it turned out!
DJjojo - For giving me permission to offer up my conversion of his expanded bolt collection. Shame on you Bethesda for only offering two different types of crossbows and bolts. Luckily people like DJjojo have the know-how to fix your mistakes.
Joolander - For granting me permission to convert his awesome Torch Arrows. Great stuff.
Maty743 - For granting me permission to convert the arrows from his Bosmer Armor Pack and allowing me to offer the special arrowheads. Thank you!
Nicoroshi - For giving me permission to edit his awesome arrows. Thanks so much!
AlexScorpion - For making the very interesting Exotic Bow and allowing me to convert the arrows. Thank you!
FrankFamily - For creating the very cool Nightingale Arrows contained in his Nightingale Weapons Retexture mod. Thanks a bunch!
Sushiyant - For allowing me to convert the arrows from his Ariyan Weapon Pack. Much appreciated!
Bethesda - For Skyrim!
The Nexus - For hosting my mods.
AmethystDeceiver - For granting WilliamImm and myself permission to convert the arrows that go along with the awesome Black Sacrament armor set. Thanks!

Credits: (AeonVita)
uptodown - For helping me out with the installer
JaySuS - For making JaySuS Swords which gave me some inspiration
The NifSkope developers (corwin, Alphax, m4444x, tazpn, wz, Shon, amorilia) - For making NifSkope
Timeslip - For making FOMM and TESSnip
TheFigment - For releasing an updated version of TESSnip made for Skyrim
Bethesda Game Studios - For making Skyrim

Credits: (Waalx and Shingouki2002)
- Waalx for all his incredible models and textures and being a good friend. Without him this mod wouldn't be possible!
- Maigrets for working on the story! Thanks so much!
- Members on the Bethsoft and Waalx forums who beta tested the mod! All of you really helped a ton!
- Bethesda, for making this great game!
- Skyrim Nexus for also Hosting this mod!

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References (Waalx's Notes)
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Atmorian Crown: based on archeological photograph.
Gramr: No reference (creation). Gramr mean 'fierce'.
Warp: Made from a fuzzy internet reference with no link to origin.
Beserker: Peter Johnsson, from historical research. Albion Armorer. I made it a patern-welded blade.
Norland: Made from a fuzzy internet reference with no link to origin.
Gotland: Peter Johnsson, from historical research. Albion Armorer. I made it a patern-welded blade and deco.
Cawood: I modeled that one from an archeological photograph, and also looked at the work of Andy Davis and David Delagardelle of Mad-Dwarf Workshop.
Naegling: Based on a painting for Thorgal #7, L'enfant des Étoiles by Grzegorz Rosinski. (Thorgal is my favorite comic book!) Naegling mean 'Hole-maker'.
Broadedge & Broadpoignard: No reference (creation).
Poignard: No reference (creation).

Credits: (Wicked Jester)
Credits go to CD Project since I used their original textures for the bow and to Bethesda since the quiver is just a quick reskin of the Iron-Arrow-Quiver with the texture of Iorveth's quiver also taken from CD Project's Witcher 2

A special thanks goes to Artisanix for his brilliant tutorial "bows from 3DS MAX to Skyrim" that he uploaded here on nexus. I would have never been able to create the bow without it...

Credits: (cageu)
Adonnay for his original Elven Weaponry mod for Oblivion.
SithMaster2010 for the great new HD textures.
Elandra for the German translation.
Azarian for the Czech translation
TeodosisusShine for the Italian translation

Credits: (atomec)
My thanks goes to Nicoroshi for his good advice and encouragement,
Artisanix for his "tutorial - bows from 3DS MAX to Skyrim",
Bethesda and the nexus network.

Credits: (Joolander)
Silverfeetstudio for allowing me to expand and improve upon his idea
Bethesda for Skyrim and the Creation Kit
hodilton and LiveStyleGaming for the videos

Credits: (Maty748)
Author notes
- Translations are fine as long as it is credited correctly including the links of the authors I have credited.
- If you want to use this in a quest it should be ok but you should message me first to confirm.
- You are Not allowed to manipulate any of my assets for your own armor mod.
- You are allowed to do re-textures as long as the original file from here is required.
- I am not sure if I want this mod in armor packs yet so if you want to use it in a pack please message me and I may have made up my mind by then.
File credits
Arynn
Isilmeriel

Credits: (Nicoroshi)
Big thanks to Ryana, and Axelrod for the arrow names (long ago for Oblivion).

Credit: (Sushiyant)
***VengenceMkII*** for meshes and textures
***Adonnay*** for meshes and textures
***Hel Borne*** for meshes and textures
***mbj_mje*** for meshes and textures
***waalx*** for meshes and textures
me *****Sushiyant***** for mixing the meshes and retexturing and merging everything together.

Credits: (AmethystDeceiver)
Eriko for translating to Russian.
Kameleon98 for translating to Polish
Dimon99, Caliente, Calyps - for creating great female body types.
Chesko - for his help with Frostfall compatibility with my mod.




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Suggested Companion Mods:

Dragonbone Weapons by AeonVita
Scout Armor by DoODABoOM
Dragon Bone Weapons Complete by theycallmecheese
The Chronicles of Steel -Skyrim- Realswords NEXUS EXCLUSIVE by Waalx and ShinGouki
Arrow Tweaks by Kevkas
Jaredschons and D13 Adv Dwarven all Bows Standalone Craftable - CQ&LA v3 compatible.
Scoiatael Weapons by Wicked_Jester v2.2
Elven Weaponry by cageu
Svartbough by atomec
Crossbows Basic Collection by DJjojo v1.1
Dawnguard Crossbow Explosive Bolts Visualized by MadCat221 v1.02
Flame Arrows by Joolander
Bosmer Armor Pack by Maty743
Nico's Craftable Arrows
Immersive Weapons by Hothtrooper
Exotic Bow by AlexScorpion
Nightingale Weapons Retexture - Carbon Fiber by FrankFamily
Ariyan Weapon Pack by Sushiyant

Arise - Chapter 1 - The Black Sacrament by AmethystDeceiver


My other mods:
Mystical Illumination - Glowing Signs
Height Adjusted Races with True Giants
Closer Quivers and Arrows
Torch of Everlasting
HD Normals v1 - Female Faces
Improved Normals - Dawnguard Vampire
Increased Spell and Power Durations