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Better Riften

This is a WIP mod and adds much more details and architecture to Riften, creating a really great atmosphere. Almost 90% of the city is enhanced and polished. Have a look at the screenshots!

As mentioned before, this mod is Work in Progress, so keep watching for further updates. :)

Have a look at the new peview videos. :) (thanks, Arsenalrobert!)

Better Riften is ...

- compatible with: Thievery Overhaul, Detailed Cities (may look weird though)

- not compatible with: Open Cities


### Updates ###

Update 1:
- added more vegetation, banners, barrels, crates and much more

Update 2:
- added another canopy, little vegetation, more details

Update 3:
- added much more details and a couple of trees to the market place, as well as some overall enhancements

Update 4:
- added some hanging plants, lights, crates, barrels and more

Update 5:
- added more details to the low range
- replaced the static ships with slightly animated ones

Update 6:
- big update of the lower area

Update 7:
- small improvements to Riften's castle (see pictures)

Update 8:
- added more life to Riften (3 dogs and a few chickens)
- added a smelter to the smithing area
- overall enhancements

Update 9:
- tweaked the hanging plants (and trees on market place) a bit, should look less overloaded now

Update 10:
- tweaked the Navmesh, so NPCs should no longer get caught
- added more details to the Temple of Mara (see pictures)
- some overall enhancements

Experimental Update 11:
- added some crates and ladders (look at the pictures) which the thieves of you can use to climb on the roofs - please tell me what you think. If you like it, i'll probably add some more of them. :)