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If I kill the lady before downloading Hearthfire, will I be able to adopt?

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Yes, you will.

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If Constance is dead, does that mean I am unable to adopt a child? I accidentally killed her in the process of killing Greold.

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You can't adopt at the orphanage, but you can still find children throughout the world. So yes, you can still adopt.

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How many children total can I adopt?

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You can adopt up to two children. Choose carefully because once you adopt a child, you're stuck with them.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages to adopting children in the game?

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Advantages: good friend and member of family. Disadvantages: they ask you for money, they're annoying, they complain, they fight, and they tell you that they hate you.

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Can I have my own kids?

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No, you can only adopt children, since Skyrim doesn't support generating children based on your and your spouse's appearance.

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How long do I have to wait for the letter?

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It usually takes no more than one to three days, depending on your location.

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Is there a way to give your children your armor or weapons?

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Not sure about armor or weapons, but you can give them toys and clothes that you can find/buy around Skyrim.

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I did all this but I still haven't received a letter. What do I do?

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Maybe try to load back to before you did it and try again. If you don't want to, there are always kids in towns and places, if you look them up.

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Can I adopt a child by killing their parents without the D.L.C.?

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No, you can't adopt without the Hearthfire D.L.C. At most, you might be able to find a mod that changes/adds a child in the game to allow you to adopt them.

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Where do I get the toys and clothes for the child?

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You can buy children's clothes and toys from general merchants such as: Bits n Pieces or Radiant Raiment in Solitude, Lucan Valerius in Riverwood, or Gray Pine Goods in Falkreath. You can find the child's doll and wooden sword in stores or people's homes, and can also give children any kind of dagger or sweet treat you encounter.

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I've met the necessary requirements for getting a child, but it won't work. Why?

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Make sure you have hearth fire. Then talk to the jarl's steward and ask him for a children's bedroom.

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Do I have to be a certain level?

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No, you can be any level. You just have to complete the "Innocence Lost" quest.

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How do I pet a dog in skyrim?

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Go to Marcarth. In front, there will be someone willing to sell one for 500 gold.

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Do I need furniture other than a bed to adopt?

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No. As long as you have a home with the "child's room" addition, you can adopt.

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Can I adopt all four children that are roaming the streets in Skyrim?

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You can only adopt two children for your home so choose who you decide wisely because they are going to be your family and you are going to be stuck with them.

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Is it on the special edition?

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Yes, you can still adopt on the special edition of Skyrim for PS4 and Xbox One.

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How do I download the adoption DLC thing?

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You can usually find the Legendary Edition (which has all DLC's) at GameStop or other stores like that.

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What is wrong if I killed the lady in the orphanage, but never got a letter about the head mistress? I haven't updated Skyrim to include the DLC yet. Could that have something to do with it?

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You need to download Hearthfire for it to work, as the letter is part of the add-on. As soon as you download it, you should receive the letter.

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If I kill my wife in the game, can I marry someone else?

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Yes, but only on the PC version. You must loot the necklace of your dead wife.

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Can I adopt a chicken?

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No, you cannot.

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Are there any other places to adopt kids?

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You can adopt orphans around Skyrim, but for some of them]]]]]]]]]]]' you'll have to kill their parents first.

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Can I adopt a child without and mods or DLC?

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No. Adoption is not possible in the "vanilla" game, and only is available with a mod or Hearthfire.

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Can I name my adopted child in Skyrim myself?

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No, you cannot.

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Do I need to have Hearthfire?

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Yes, you do.

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Do I absolutely have to download HearthFire in order to get a kid's bedroom?

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Unless you can find a mod at your own risk, then yes, you need HearthFire.

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If I installed Hearthfire and built my house with a child bedroom, and killed Grelod the Kind, why haven't I received my letter of adoption yet?

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To be able to receive the letter for adoption, you can sleep in the Breezehome (or any other owned bed) and then you will have to either kill Astrid in the abandoned shack, or do as she says. Once you are freed from the shack, a courier will come to you within 1-3 in-game days.

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I have adopted Lucia from white run, but when I return to my house in solitude, she is not there. How long does it take for her to get home?

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She will walk from white run to solitude, so she will be there in about 2 game days.

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How do I get married in Skyrim?

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Go to the Bee and Barb. You will talk to Maramall and donate. After that, you get a chance to buy an amulet of Mara. The easiest person to marry is Uthgerd. They will mention your amulet and ask if you are interested in them. You say yes, and after that talk to Maramall about your wedding.

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Do I have to be married?

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No, but you will have to find a well-furnished home.

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I killed the lady, but Constance won't let me adopt anyone. What should I do?

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You complete the quest "Innocence Lost" by going to Windhelm and speaking to the boy.

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