How To Talk To Any NPC In Skyrim Using ChatGPT AI And Mantella Mod! (Old)

(Old, please check github link for new method, new video under production)

*Dont forget to go into your Mantella folder and set the install paths for your Skyrim folder, XVASynth folder and Mod folder. If you open the config INI it will tell you exactly how to do it!*

*Now with a free model, you don't have to pay*

Brain Frog's Incredible Video Using Mantella:

*ATTENTION* This is a very lengthy guide with a lot of steps but I have done my very best to make it as simple as possible. All steps have a chapter to them so you can go back and rewatch any step with ease.

If you have any difficulties please jump in the Mantella Discord (link below) where the devs are very helpful. Alternatively jump in my Discord (link below) and I'll try and help as and when possible!

This mod will work with VR and Non-VR versions of the games, just adjust the file downloads on each download page to match your version of Skyrim. I have included ALL the links to ALL the downloads you will need in order of how I have installed them in the tutorial, please do be aware that as Mantella evolves the files may too!

As always I hope this helps someone out there! Consider giving us a like / subscribe if it does!

Thank you!

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Links And Downloads:

Open AI:

Vortex:

Skyrim Script Extender:

SkyUI:

VRIK:

Papyrus Extender VR:

Powerofthree Papyrus Extender:

VR Address Library for SKSEVR:

C++ Redistributables:

Papyrus Util (CHOOSE VR IN MISC IF PLAYING VR):

Mantella Spell & Software:

XVAsynth, Patch & ALL Voice Models:

Lip Fuz Pluggin:

FaceFXWrapper:

Unofficial Skyrim SE VR Patch:

Skyrim VR USSEP:

Realms of Lorkhan (Alternate start):

Check out Art From The Machine For Any Further Advice:

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0:00 - Intro
1:53 - Fresh Install
2:21 - Nexus Account & Vortex Installation
2:45 - Link Vortex & Nexus
2:55 - Manage Skyrim VR In Vortex
3:13 - VRIK Dependencies
3:29 - Download SKSE or SKSEVR For VR
3:54 - Download SKYUI
4:19 - Drop SKSE & SKYUI Into Vortex And Enable Them
4:52 - Download VRIK
5:20 - Create SKSE/VR Launcher
6:02 - Download Papyrus Extender VR
6:20 - Download Powerofthree Papyrus Extender
6:35 - Download VR Address Library for SKSEVR & C++ Redistributables
7:03 - Download Papyrus Utility SE (OR VR VERSION IN MISC)
8:10 - Join Mantella's Discord (and mind) And Click Latest Mantella
8:28 - Download Mantella Spell And Software
8:44 - Extract Mantella Software
9:04 - Download XVASynth And Patch
9:33 - Download All Voice Models
10:06 - Download Lip And Fuz Plugin
10:30 - Download FaceWrapper
10:45 - Download USSEP 226 (ONLY IF IN VR)
11:10 - Download USSEP 4.2.2 Compatibility Patch (VR Version)
11:38 - Download NoNPC Greetings
11:59 - Extract XVASynth
11:28 - Patch XVASynth
13:00 - Create Skyrim Voice Models Folder
13:37 - Extract All Voice Models Into Folder
14:21 - Make XVASynth Shortcut
14:46 - Select Skyrim In XVASynth
15:42 - Place Lip Fuz Into XVASynth Plugins
16:01 - Place Facewrapper Application In Lip Fuz Folder
16:20 - Make Sure Correct Voice Models Folder Is Selected
16:31 - Enable All CMUDict
16:43 - Enable Lip Fuz Plugin
16:57 - Make Open AI Account & Setup Payment Method
17:20 - Add Funds
17:34 - Generate API Key And Save To Word Document
18:04 - Place API Key In GPT Secret Key Doc In Mantella
18:15 - Download Realm Of Lorkhan (Alt Start)
18:50 - What My Vortex Screen Looks Like
19:15 - App Launch Order
20:29 - Set Mantella Spell & Testing!
21:05 - Outro

#chatgpt #skyrim #skyrimvr

[DeadPixelGaming]

9:30 - Just an FYI, you don't need to download the voice models one by one from Nexus Mods. If you have Nexus Premium, you can download one or all of them through xVASynth app. This and other methods are described in the official Mantella guide.

[scotttowers]

Hi, Scott from the future here.

It's now the year 2034 and I've only just finished installing all of the voice packs. Can confirm it works, thank you.

[simonneirynck]

This is actually insane... Stumbled upon this mod while modding Skyrim VR for the first time. Never would've guessed this was already possible. Skyrim modders are built different.

[MiakuTestingGrounds]

Just a quick FYI for folks - one thing that wasn't covered in this tutorial - as one of the last steps, before running Mantella - you need to crack open that directory that contains the Mantella executable and open Mantella's config.ini: in that file, make sure the directories to your Skyrim Game folder, xVA synth location, etc. are properly set to the right directories. The default settings are placeholders that are not correct, but they have comments above the setting that will tell you what to do. Additionally, this mod might not work properly if you installed SkyrimSE/VR on your primary OS (C:\) drive via Steam - you want to install Skyrim Special Edition or Skyrim VR on an alternate drive, in a dedicated steam library folder. This config.ini file is also where you can set LLM token limits (for better NPC memory), LLM choice (GPT-4, GPT-3.5, local LLM models), LLM prompts for different NPC interactions, and so on. It's all pretty well documented in the file, so it's worth looking through the whole thing so you can tweak it to your liking.

[toslinked]

insane. next step: the people of skyrim talk to each other and build relationships and memories.

[JP-fmoz]

I have to say you put a lot of work into your videos.. How you explain everything step by step clearly and detailed and even down to how you format and provide links. Well done!

[wenterinfaer]

Todd Howard delayed TES 6 for this moment

[VRFlightSimmer]

Thank you so much for this. I spent Sunday installing and setting up etc and it's working great. I could never have done this without your step by step guide!! I've not played Skyrim since launch many years ago, but this pulled me back and is great in a Pimax Crystal. Just need to find a way to get this running with 'Mad God's Overhaul' if that's even possible, and I'm set for the year 😃. Thanks again, really appreciate it! Subbed!

[DorohnL]

Thank you so much for this! Followed all the steps and I finally have mantella working in skyrim!

[Genny_Woo]

Amazing tutorial, well structured video, nice segments too! Thanks a lot this is gonna help a lot appreciate it ❤️

[lealinux]

Mai’q is a Khajiit, not a big kitty cat!!! 😂

[brandongratta]

Amazing tutorial thank you!!!

For any modding noobs out there just carefully read the mantella console messages when they do fail. Oftentimes they provide a link or tell you exactly what the issue is. For me, it came down to file paths. It was adding a subfolder to the paths that didn't exist. Double check all your paths in config.ini to point to the right file locations, and make sure you scroll down a bit to select your language model.

That part got me stuck for a bit 😅

[DRonaldo]

30p a DAY to play SkyrimVR with Mantella through OpenAI?
If it was a one off payment to use it indefinately? I'd be cool with that.
But subscription service? Gutted!
I almost had the mods all completely installed, spent a few free nights to download all the voice files and set it up.
Gutted! 😮‍💨

[WyattWeir]

Just an FYI, the default voice model - Toppy - is free on open AI. It's mentioned in the description. :)

[juanchogb]

Can I write to talk to NPCs? Or is it strictly necessary to use the microphone? I say this because my microphone is damaged haha

[StaticFreighter]

you explained it so well bud makes me want to get hte game

[dxfxult]

Thanks !!! Took me a whole day, it is worth tho

[thoughtsfromnobody]

Thank you for the help. I have been strugglin all day x.x

[Vlask]

I think my last comment bugged out or something, good video, thanks for the help, I ended up joining their discord and have been asking (interrogating) one of the devs and it seems like they are in the process of swapping the communication language (nerd stuff) removing the need to move the game out of the (x86) folder, once they do that I will be making a few videos on this mod on my channel, in the future, so thanks again and here's to the future of AI in video games 👍

[Kaipanzer-rw]

I really don’t understand how the AI know how to role play as each NPC so well
Did the mod authors write scripts for the AI to understand the lore or is chatgpt is really that advanced
It’s crazy
I really can’t wait to try this myself
Imagine talking to NPCs and end up making your own unmarked quest