The Witch's Guide to Kissing: Mastering the Art of Seduction

Kissing the Witch "Kissing the Witch" is a collection of retold fairy tales by Irish author Emma Donoghue. The book, published in 1997, incorporates thirteen well-known fairy tales that have been reimagined and woven together to create a seamless narrative. Donoghue's retellings delve deep into the stories, fleshing out the characters and exploring the complexities often overlooked in the traditional versions. The tales are interconnected through the presence of a wise, mysterious witch who appears in each story, offering new perspectives and challenging societal norms. The book opens with the retelling of "The Storyteller," in which a young girl escapes an oppressive regime by disguising herself as a storyteller. She eventually crosses paths with the witch, who becomes a recurring figure throughout the collection.

So when I load up a save, I do successfully spawn into a world. My character is currently inside his home. However, when I go outside and run for a bit, my game crashes. If I run for a bit and attempt to open a menu, it crashes. What could be causing this?

An excellent way to improve Skyrim s combat without turning it into a completely different game, Precision makes NPCs react differently based on where you hit them, adds recoil when your weapon hits a wall or other impediment, and uses hitstop, weapon trails, and camera shake to make attacks feel more impactful. The influx of Creation Club content that came with the Anniversary Edition has broadened the variety of assets available to modders, and also inspired them to fix those Creations more lackluster elements.

She eventually crosses paths with the witch, who becomes a recurring figure throughout the collection. Each subsequent tale builds upon the ones before it, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected narratives. In "Kissing the Witch," Donoghue expertly explores themes of love, power, and identity.

The best mods for the mighty Skyrim!

I managed to grab skyrim from the summer sales but only now i have time for playing it.
I have been listening that skyrim becomes a lot better with mods, and after doing s quick search i ended up astounded by the quantity that exist, so before i add every mod i can find i though a it would be better having this question asked i sg.
I'm not looking for the best of 1 category, but the ones that together make the experience a lot richer.

Thanks in advance!!

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I don't know but mighty search button may help you.

It is not a button but oh well.Deal with it.

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i knew that mods for skyrim were asked before but most of those topics where dedicated in 1 category, my intention were to grab the overall more important ones that just focus on a single category :)

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Here are some of those I use :

• Deus Mons (an amazing player home)
• Jaysus swords (it adds tons of new weapons to the game)
• SkyUI (revamps the interface, as a PC player you must have it)
• achievethat (adds achievements that give rewards)
• Skyrim scaling stopper (removes the level scaling, it makes the game much harder at the beginning but you can also come across nice loot very early if you're lucky)
• purewaters (make the water much more beautiful)
• Zt followers (adds female followers)
• the dance of death (lets you customize how ofter killmoves occur)

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thank i will give it a try :)

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Posh mudcrabs of course

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Y'know. "NOW YOU FUCKED UP" crabs.

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Here you are my list, but you'll need a good computer to make it run properly.

First of all: Nexus Mod Manager
BOSS GUI
Unofficial Skyrim Patch

• all the fixes pack
  Skyrim Misc Patches Collection - SMPC
• Improved Keyboard
• MISC sound fixes
• Shrine of Talos fix
  Unofficial Dragonborn Patch
  Unofficial Hearthfire Patch
  Unofficial Dawnguard Patch
• DG Missing Dialogues
  Unofficial High Resolution Patch
  SKSE
  SkyUI (+Celtic Icons for SkyUI)
  Double Cursor Fix
  A Quality World Map - With Roads

Immersive Patrols 1.6

• Immersive Patrols Whiterun Batte Patch
  Convenient Horses
  Achieve That
  Immersive Armors
  Isilmeriel LOTR Weapons Collection
  Immersive Weapons

ApachiiSkyHair (+ApachiiSkyHairMale_v_1_1 +ApachiiSkyHairMale_v_1_1_hair33_Fix-10168-1-1)
Calientes Female Body Mod Big Bottom Edition -CBBE-
Better Females by Bella (+Makeup Version 1)
High Res Face Maps for Men by Geonox
Coverkhajiits (male+female)
The Eye of Beauty

Enhanced Blood Textures + 0 Dragonborn-Dawnguard Compatibility Patch
Realistic Ragdolls and Force
The Dance of Death - A Killmove Mod

KenMOD - Time on loading screen
KenMOD - Skip Bethesda intro
Rich Merchants (less)
Weightless Soulgems
Better Dialogue Controls
Better MessageBox Controls

Ruins Clutter Improved
Better Dynamic Snow + HQ Snow Texture
Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM
Skyrim HD - 2K Textures
aMidianBorn Landscape 1 (1k)
WATER
SkyFalls plus SkyMills - Total Edition NO Falskaar
Windmills resized
Detailed Rugs clean
Splash of Rain
Point The Way
Roadsigns Redone
Book Covers Skyrim (original)
Climates Of Tamriel

• Dawnguard Patch
• Dragonborn Patch
• Sound
  Realistic Lighting Overhaul
  Footprints
• Ash Supplemental
  Project ENB Data folder for Climates Of Tamriel UPDATE 3-20781-
• Project ENB v0_221 - Realistic - CoT v3_1-20781-v0-221r (performance options: Option B (No DOF))
• enbseries_skyrim_v0221
• Skyrim_Particle_Patch_for_ENB-All-In-One
• Skyrim_Subsurface_Scattering_Patch_for_ENB
• ENB for RLO 4_0_8 - SkyRealism Edit-30450-4-0-8-01

Sounds of Skyrim - The Wilds

• Compatibility Patches
  Sounds of Skyrim - Civilization
• Compatibility Patches
  Sounds of Skyrim - The Dungeons
• Compatibility Patches
  Skyrim Soundtrack Expansion

Then you deactivate ApachiiHair at launch and reactivate it after the tutorial to chanfe you charachter face.

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that's a hell of a list! Theres a order of instalation? and those fixes are in the same page of the mod?

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This is my load order right now; mostly immersion mods, not so much gaphic mods, they tend to be demanding.

Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp=1

Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Main.esm=1

Inn Girls Resources.esm=1

No More Glowing Edges.esp=1

Better Dynamic Snow.esp=1

Guard Dialogue Overhaul.esp=1

Brawl Bugs CE.esp=1

FCO - Follower Commentary Overhaul.esp=1

Lightweight Potions and Poisons.esp=1

Improved Combat Sounds v2.2.esp=1

lanterns of skyrim - all in one.esp=1

Realistic crime report radius.esp=1

SoS - The Wilds.esp=1

Bring Out Your Dead.esp=1

SoS - The Dungeons.esp=1

The Honored Dead.esp=1

Run For Your Lives.esp=1

Point The Way.esp=1

Immersive Patrols II.esp=1

Drinking Fountains of Skyrim.esp=1

Killable Camp Commanders.esp=1

SoS - The Wilds-PatchCoT.esp=1

The Paarthurnax Dilemma.esp=1

My Home Is Your Home.esp=1

Bashed Patch, 0.esp=0

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Ad, modding Skyrim. Oh the hours the long hours lost to this gem.

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Better Dynamic Snow

Realisting Lightning Overhaul

Lush threes and luch grass

This is graphics mods that does not affect performance in any way,i only got 1 fps drop from instaling them all.If you have more powerfull machine you can try Skyrim HD and some ENB mod,to make it look amasing.
Other mods like armors,wepons,followers,whatever are up to you.

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Best look up S.T.E.P. and G.E.M.S.

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I'm running S.T.E.P. and added a few other mods to my liking that enhance/expand some of the gameplay, for me the game is how vanilla should be now.

And I haven't installed mods that add new story/areas like Falskaar or Wyrmstooth yet

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I only use this for now.

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Ive lost more hours chosing, installing, test driving and unninstalling mods then playing skyrim (except when it launched, wich were hours straight).

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Same. says 93 hours, I have 2 characters, both only equal to 40hrs. lol.

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I somehow got my game stable with 223 mods, one mod can make your game go nanners, make sure to use Loot. I used this for the texture mods, seems to be working real nice, pretty good texture combination mod predone. 99% of my mods are from the Steam Workshop for ease of reinstallation.

• Skyrim.esm
• Update.esm
• Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp
• Dawnguard.esm
• Unofficial Dawnguard Patch.esp
• HearthFires.esm
• Unofficial Hearthfire Patch.esp
• Dragonborn.esm
• Unofficial Dragonborn Patch.esp
• Falskaar.esm
• CLARALUX - More and Brighter Lights.esm
• wyrmstooth.esp
• diamondarmorlight.esp
• rrhair2.esp
• diamondweapons2.0.esp
• the dance of death - dawnguard edition.esp
• diamondweapons1.0.esp
• EnchantedArsenal.esp
• familyjewels.esp
• Better Dynamic Snow.esp
• dragon knowledge spell.esp
• dr_bandolierdg.esp
• lovelyhairstylesce.esp
• deadlyspellimpacts.esp
• diamondarchery.esp
• CharacterMakingExtender.esp
• diamondcrossbow.esp
• dragonboneweaponscomplete.esp
• chesko_wearablelantern.esp
• crimeenchanced.esp
• diamondarmorheavy.esp
• betterfemalesbybella.esp
• EnhancedCharacterEdit.esp
• betterfactionscomplete.esp
• flawless gem crafting.esp
• Hothtrooper44_Armor_Ecksstra.esp
• rrhair.esp
• WATER.esp
• item sorting by saige.esp
• betterquestobjectives.esp
• barenziahquestmarkers.esp
• craftableclothes.esp
• lockpickpro.esp
• lightplacement.esp
• alvor's house dynamic.esp
• 3DNPC.esp
• betterinns.esp
• birdshf.esp
• lanterns of skyrim - all in one.esp
• huntingsword.esp
• dynamic fires.esp
• better embers.esp
• lush grass and trees.esp
• mh3_mod.esp
• fs_swordandshield.esp
• mm_BeluaSanguinareRevisitedDialogueFixes.esp
• mm_BeluaSanguinareRevisitedVampireRace.esp
• moonpath_tp.esp
• Soul Gems Differ - NS - E.esp
• realistic piercing arrows.esp
• royalelven.esp
• cbbecurvy.esp
• ShowRaceMenuAlternative.esp
• enhanceddistantterrain.esp
• Skyrim Flora Overhaul.esp
• 1k_dds_nif_vurts-flora-overhaul.esp
• skyui.esp
• AchieveThat.esp
• sos - the wilds.esp
• shenkthieveryoverhaul.esp
• betterdarkbrotherhood.esp
• immersive interiors.esp
• sos - civilization.esp
• here there be monsters.esp
• boss.esp
• Skyrim School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.esp
• sos - the dungeons.esp
• bosmerarmormaty743part1.esp
• bosmerarmormaty743part2.esp
• bosmerarmormaty743part3.esp
• bosmerarmormaty743part4.esp
• overlord.esp
• StaticMeshImprovementMod.esp
• WarmongerArmory_Vanilla.esp
• unreadbooksglow.esp
• vibrantauroras.esp
• WarmongerArmory_DLC.esp
• wetandcold.esp
• wyvernrock.esp
• oreglow.esp
• detailed cities.esp
• marriagemod - alpha v3.esp
• greystone castle v1.0.esp
• Hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp
• TERAArmors_CBBE.esp
• weaponsoftheshogunate.esp
• bettermorthal.esp
• kynesguard.esp
• theaviary.esp
• thefrontier.esp
• dragonmourninn.esp
• zinvestedmagicsteam.esp
• spellsneak.esp
• the asteria - dwemer airship.esp
• monstersreborn.esp
• higherlevelenemies.esp
• quest_thebiggertheyare.esp
• ACE Enchanting.esp
• Radiant and Unique Potions Poisons and Booze.esp
• black hand embassy.esp
• ACE Archery.esp
• multifollowerlite.esp
• throwing_weapons_redux.esp
• prvti_heavyarmory_dragonborn.esp
• prvti_heavyarmory.esp
• third era - dwemer.esp
• duel weild 2 hand.esp
• smarter combat ai.esp
• unique uniques.esp
• MidnightBreed.esp
• stavesofskyrim.esp
• fallentreebridges.esp
• konahrik_accoutrements_dpe.esp
• wulfharth's dragonbone katanas.esp
• thedomain.esp
• markarth_plus.esp
• adalmatar.esp
• quest_nomercy.esp
• archersarsenal.esp
• tame beast.esp
• immersive patrols ii.esp
• tos_amber_guard.esp
• prvti_heavyarmory_dg_addon.esp
• tos_laintardale_hf.esp
• tos_oakwood_hf.esp
• quest_seaofghosts.esp
• konahrik_accoutrements.esp
• random alternate start.esp
• spellpack1.esp
• duel - combat realism.esp
• dwarvenmech.esp
• betterdawnstar.esp
• bettermarkarthexterieur.esp
• tos_granitehall.esp
• ACE Melee.esp
• tavevillages.esp
• midasskyrim.esp
• whiteruninenhanced.esp
• DungeonQuestAwareness.esp
• mm_BeluaSanguinareRevisitedRefuge.esp
• quest_pitfighter.esp
• molagbalarmorsetlagrie.esp
• midas magic expanded.esp
• Lost Magic.esp
• communitycollege.esp
• engineering.esp
• moss rocks.esp
• quest_sorcery.esp
• ACE Smithing.esp
• quest_andtherealmsofdaedra.esp
• mm_BeluaSanguinareRevisitedLootTables.esp
• riverwoodenhancedplugin.esp
• squeaky.esp
• whiterunexenhanced.esp
• artillery_dfa.esp
• taveriften.esp
• betterwinterhold.esp
• jbs_banking_redux.esp
• hallsofdovahndor.esp
• tavewindhelm.esp
• ACE Armor.esp
• tavesolitude.esp
• Phenderix's Magic Evolved.esp
• spellpack2.esp
• TERA Weapons.esp
• into the deep.esp
• isilnarsil.esp
• skyforgedweapons.esp
• spellpack4.esp
• Phenderix Tool - Weapon Edit.esp
• rabbithole.esp
• greylight.esp
• crossbow_basic_collection_llisted_en.esp
• konahrik_accoutrements_db.esp
• the paarthurnax dilemma.esp
• detailed outskirts.esp
• dwemertech - magic of the dwarves.esp
• morefollowers.esp
• psyblade.esp
• monster_hunter.esp
• viciousdawnbreaker.esp
• tavefalkreath.esp
• IMAGINATOR - Visual Control for Skyrim.esp
• ACE Speech.esp
• follower map markers.esp
• avataroftalos.esp
• spellpack3.esp
• Sneak Tools.esp
• Phenderix's Magic Transcended.esp
• throwingweapons.esp
• apocalypse.esp
• throwing_weapons_quiver_plugin.esp
• throwing_weapons_misc_plugin.esp
• hg.esp
• apocalypse - the spell package (workshop).esp
• MM_BeluaSangunaireRevisited.esp
• Sneak Tools Vanilla Hoods.esp
• Sneak Tools Vanilla Masks.esp
• konahriks privilege by edhelsereg.esp
• t3nd0s masks.esp
• campingkitnorthernranger.esp
• wrath of nature.esp
• jbs_upgrade.esp
• ACE Synergy.esp
• ACE BYOG.esp
• ACE Magic.esp
• ACE Realistic Fighting.esp
• qsmweaponpack.esp
• theeyesofbeauty.esp
• tundra defense.esp
• quest_pitfighter_dlc01.esp
• throwing_weapons_perktree_plugin.esp
• bow of shadows.esp

Runs at a stable 40fps with no slow down on a 750ti/AMD 945/8gb Ram. Most can be googled by the names here, I really recommend ACE, Falskaar, and most of the spell/weapon/armor mods, also look into top rated quest mods, those are the categories that enchance the game for me, also an AI mod can't hurt. Make sure to use SKSE and SkyUI. Imaginator is also nice if you want to go the non ENB route(personally I prefer Imaginator).

Good luck, if your first go at modding it doesn't go well try again, took me like 4 different times to get everything stable, hours of work, pretty nice now.

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PROTIP #1: Don't use the messy Steam Workshop.
PROTIP #2: Use LOOT to sort you load order.

Essential game improvements:

Realistic Humanoid Movement Speed
LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons
Skyrim Mesh Improvement Mod
SkyUI
Unofficial Skyrim + DLC Patches

Nice stuff:

Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade
Frostfall
Immersive HUD
WATER - Water And Terrain Enhancement Redux

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She challenges traditional gender roles and gives agency to previously passive characters. The witch acts as a catalyst for change, allowing the protagonists to grow and question societal expectations. One of the most powerful aspects of "Kissing the Witch" is the way it subverts the happily-ever-after narrative commonly associated with fairy tales. Donoghue does not shy away from exploring the dark and complex aspects of the original stories. She questions the assumptions and tropes that have perpetuated throughout the genre, leaving the reader with a more nuanced and thought-provoking reading experience. Donoghue's writing style is evocative and mesmerizing. She seamlessly blends elements of the old and the new, creating a unique and fresh take on these timeless tales. Her prose is poetic and lyrical, inviting the reader into a world where magic and reality intertwine. Overall, "Kissing the Witch" is a captivating and thought-provoking collection. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring relevance of fairy tales. Through her retellings, Donoghue brings new life to these familiar stories, giving them depth and complexity that resonates with a modern audience..

Reviews for "The Witch's Spell: How Kissing Can Influence the Outcome"

1. Emily - 2/5 - I was really not a fan of "Kissing the Witch". I found the storytelling to be disjointed and confusing, with each chapter feeling like a separate story rather than a cohesive whole. The writing style was also difficult to follow, with flowery prose that often detracted from the plot. Overall, I couldn't connect with the characters or the narrative, and I was left feeling unsatisfied and disappointed.

2. Ryan - 1/5 - "Kissing the Witch" was a complete letdown for me. The feminist retelling of classic fairy tales sounded promising, but the execution fell flat. The stories lacked depth and failed to offer any significant insight or fresh perspective. Additionally, the pacing was incredibly slow, making it a struggle to maintain interest. I was expecting something thought-provoking and empowering, but instead, I found myself bored and unengaged throughout the entire book.

3. Lisa - 2/5 - I have mixed feelings about "Kissing the Witch". While I appreciate the attempt to give a feminist twist to traditional fairy tales, I felt that the execution was lacking. The stories felt repetitive, and I found it hard to differentiate between the different characters and plotlines. Additionally, the overall narrative arc was weak, and I was left craving a more impactful and satisfying conclusion. While the concept had potential, the book ultimately fell short of my expectations.

4. Alex - 3/5 - "Kissing the Witch" was just an okay read for me. I appreciated the unique perspective offered by the feminist retelling, and some of the stories did manage to capture my interest. However, I found the writing style to be overly verbose and dense, which made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the narratives. Additionally, I felt that some of the connections between the stories were forced and didn't add much to the overall reading experience. While it wasn't a terrible book, it didn't leave a lasting impression on me either.

The Witch's Embrace: How Kissing Transforms Relationships