¶ Installation Guide
The installation process will assume you are using OpenRouter(LLM) and OpenAI(STT).
You will need to put $5 into both and generate an API key for both.
It is by far the easiest way to setup the mod for the first time!
You can use alternate AI services later once you get it working.
If you want to run CHIM XTTS on the cloud to save VRAM then follow this guide here:
https://dwemerdynamics.hostwiki.io/en/Vast-AI
¶ Installing DwemerDistro3
- Download 1)DwemerDistro3 file in the downloads page.
- Unzip it on your computer (somewhere you won't forget!)
- Ensure you have virtualization enabled in your PC BIOS menu (Here is a good guide if you are having issues).
- Ensure you have “Virtual Machine Platform” and “Windows Subsystem for Linux” enabled in “Turn windows features on or off”
- In the DwemerDistro3 folder you unzipped run the "1) INSTALL Distro.bat" and go through the installation process
- WE RECOMMEND TO CHOOSE YES(y) FOR MELOTTS. IT IS THE EASIEST TTS SERVICE TO USE FOR THE MOD!
NOTE: Once you have ran the installation script, DO NOT MOVE THE LOCATION OF THE INSTALLATION FOLDER!
The server requires the exact location of the ext4.vhdx file to be in the same spot.
If you need to unregister the instance, run this command in CMD prompt:
wsl --unregister DwemerAI4Skyrim3
- Optional: If you want to use other Distro services like CHIM XTTS, Minime-T5, Mimic3, etc. Install them under Tools\Components (Check the README for more info)
- We have also included a program “CHIM.exe”, this is an easier way to download components, updates and manage the DwemerDistro. We recommend you use it.
- Run the "Start Server.bat" to start the CHIM server. (Make this a desktop shortcut for easier access)
Fill out the QUICKSTART menu:
(Can be found under the Configuration tab)
- Enter your Character name
- Paste in your API keys
- Choose TTS (Once again we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you install and use MeloTTS to begin with)
- Download the AIAgent.ini (needed for later)
- Click Save
- Under Troubleshooting in the web interface, run these connection tests to verify you have setup everything properly.
- If all the tests pass, then you are good to now install the Skyrim mod!
- Also checkout the CHIM 101 Quick Guide under Configuration for more information on how the mod works!
¶ Skyrim Mod Setup
DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THESE REQUIRED MODS!
Address Library for SKSE Plugins | (For VR Users)
PapyrusUtil SE - Modders Scripting Utility Functions
powerofthree's Papyrus Extender
Also download the latest C++ package.
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Version
- Download the 2)AIAgent file in the downloads page.
- Install it with your mod manager of choice
IF YOU FORGOT TO DOWNLOAD AIAGENT.INI
- In the CHIM work web page click Server Actions - Create AIAgent.ini and download the file.
- Place it in the AIAgent mod folder you just installed under SKSE - Plugins.
For MO2 users right click AIAgent and click Open in Explorer
For Vortex users select AIAgent and click the folder drop-down menu and select Open Game Mods Folder
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In-game Setup
- Ensure that DwemerDistro is running and start Skyrim.
- Once in game (no newgame required) open MCM and open AIAgent.
- Setup your hotkeys and settings as needed.
- Test that the mod works by using one of the communication hotkeys and saying "Hey Narrator!" to see if you get a response.
- If that works, go up to any NPC and click the "Activate AI" hotkey and wait for their initial "AI awaken" response.
🎉Well done, you have the mod installed! 🎉
Final Note:
Also make sure that your System Sounds are on. As all AI audio is played through this device. We have done a lot of “audio tricks” to make it seem that it is playing from ingame.