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Harder Skyrim

The aim of this mod is to make Skyrim an overall harder game. It works by having creatures level with the player, so they do not become too weak when you get stronger. Animals like Wolves and Skeevers do not level with the player as much or as quickly as the player, but Dragons and Giants level at the player's level until a certain point. Meaning the plain Dragons reach Blood Dragon levels and Giants level with the player from a minmum of level 32 to 60.

INCREASED DIFFICULTY:
ENEMIES:
● Creatures now level better with the player.
● Some Creatures get more health.
GUARDS:
● All guard level stronger.
● Kiling (or letting guards die) has consequences, the location will no longer be protected (I think I have stopped all guards from respawning).
● Redoran Guards are no longer "Protected", but are stronger than normal guards (to keep it lore friendly).

NOTE: For the most part this applies to generic NPCs and not named NPCs, though some (via the use of templates) may have been affected, some of the Dawnguard members that wander the exterior are one example of this.

VERSION AND UPDATE HISTORY:
Alpha 3.37 - current (Leveled Vampires and the Dawnguard. Tweeked level rate of the Forsworn and Thalmor).

See update history for the full details of what changes between each version.

REQUIREMENTS:
Skyrim, Update, Dawnguard and Dragonborn. No patches that do not need these will be created.
May require Hearthfire.

COMPATIBILITY:
+ Works with all official DLCs.
? Status unknown for mods. I would love feedback.

NOTE: If using an overhaul mod (such as SkyRe), use at your discretion. I am unaware how or if these overhaul mods affect leveling of generic characters and as a result I cannot support compatibility.
If no difficulty mods: Anywhere in the load order, else try loading this after these mods.

KNOWN BUGS:
● None.

Did you find any bugs or compatibility problems? Feedback and constructive criticism appreciated.

NOTES FOR THE READER:
● Plans for next update: Unknown, likely warlocks, dremora and other deadra.
● About the version: Reading about a mod in alpha might be a put off the mod, but I say that it is in alpha as I have yet to do the enemies like bandits and warlocks.

RESOURCES, CREDITS and TOOLS:
Thanks to Bethesda for making Skyrim and developing the Creation Kit.