Modding on the Spectrum

Gooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 10th of rain's Hand and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits are Oatmeal cranberry. Checking the hot sheets we have 37 new mods with plenty of jiggles and patches. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

NOBiiTA released Ultra Weapons - Extend Craftable Weapons as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147228
"This mod only makes the weapons from Featherstich's Ultra Weapons add-on craftable on the Forge. I've also removed enchantments from the 6 of them and made them enchantable. This is my first mod so I might've missed some things." Thanks, and welcome

inscenique released Dawnstar Lighthouse Player Home (and Quest)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146960
"Finally, Dawnstar gets a unique and cozy player home. The lighthouse. Become the new lighthouse keeper by solving a small puzzle and roleplay as a Dawnstar citizen."

If it makes you happy to live in a 1X1 stone shack why not? Thanks

Trotsky2302 released Walls of Morthal
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147196
If you have nothing nice to say... Moving right along

TheBone98 has a new hobby, adding additional clutter to Spaghetti's mods
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/TheBone98/mods?gameId=1704
Riften, and Whiterun so far, thanks

kuroishitam released Reach Tree Variance - Model Swapper
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147174
"This mod add more variation to reach tree models using the power of model swapper. Enjoy!" Thanks, the old cat has never used model swapper... Interesting

And finally Ore Deposit - Meshes Improvement by Neutrall9
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147169
"This mod removes small rocks and unnecessary planes and replaces some meshes with high-polygonal ones with improved UV maps"

Well it definitely is an improvement over vanilla. The old cat uses a replacer which looks even better, but can't remember which one... more coffee needed

And that will do fro today, the fires are stoked the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open!

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 9th of Rain's Hand, and a quiet predawn here at the inn. The blessed moons have set, but keep in mind they will be full this weekend, and the goddess' crazy puppies will be making mischief again, so hone those silver weapons and keep them close at hand. Anyway, excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame.

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Venezia, and the biscuits are Tate's chocolate Chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods with enough combined jiggle to set off a Nirnquake. Let's see what catches the eye that doesn't have a cup size.

CallMeMast released Simple Standing Stone Overhaul as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147128
Thanks, another for the pile. Moving right along

Leet's Angi's Camp
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147159
"Overhauls the Angi's Camp location in a lore-friendly type of way. Making it a little less boring." Didn't work. LOL, adds some archery clutter and trophies to the exterior of the shack. Thanks

gremli666 released Hermit Lake Ilinalta Cabin
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147158
"Small house for player." Bare bones, and Ah'vrie is not thrilled with the floor plan, but thanks

And finally Dwemer-Transportstations SSE EV by Brausebart ported by Dreifels
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147134
"With this mod, you can add teleport platforms made from Dwemer parts to the game, which can be positioned anywhere, even in worlds of other mods outside of Skyrim. You can find the building instructions at Calcemo."

So basically get the book, treasure hunt the crystals, build the platforms and you have a private fast travel network... Or you could click on the map marker. Fast travel is still fast travel, but if it makes you feel better go for it. The old cat prefers his horse.

And that's really about it for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are... Don't drop your food. We-B-Open! Now where's that mop?

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 8th of Rain's Hand, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Istanbul Espresso, and the biscuits are classic sugar cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 47 new and several caught the eye today. Let's dive right in.

Gamingismyhobby released Skyrim Nanny as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147064
"This mod adds a Breton woman to Dragonsreach that you can take with you to place in your home. She is a Nanny, it always bothered me that there were stewards for your homes and housecarls. But not a Nanny to hire. This mod changes that. She will look after your little ones while you are away"

Thank you, this wins the Awwwwwww award for the day, and a cookie.

Cifer0 released Sinking Bodies (Special Edition) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147080
"Makes corpses and skeletons sink in water instead of float."

The wish of hitmen world wide LOL Thanks

PawlerBear released Soul Cairn - Obscure's College of Winterhold Patch their first mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147074
"Patches the conflicts between Obscure's College of Winterhold and Soul Cairn, in the Midden." Nice first mod. Welcome

Malekar69 released three first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Malekar69/mods?gameId=1704
Some minor tweaks for other mods. Thanks

Arkos9 released Enhanced Deer-Elk (and skinned models) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146161
"I’ve never liked the way deer look in Skyrim, they seem too bulky and lifeless. I’ve changed their shape and texture using a combination of mods." Not a bad look, The old cat prefers the recent deer/elk overhaul that also added black tail and other regional deer, but these models do look much better than vanilla. Thanks for sharing.

JosLouisV released Weighted Coins
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147098
Hmmm, first less coins, now coins have weight. The old cat senses a scarity build in progress. Thanks, another for the pile, this one with mod added coin support.

J3w3ls released Riverwood Has Walls
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146520
"Riverwood... The first settlement we encounter, yet when threatened, the Jarl only sends 2 guards? No defenses? No longer. Fortifications will progressively be built."

Well, the total overhaul of architecture is interesting, and the fortifications are at least a separate file. Not for old cat's but worth a look. Thanks

BlindxIo released Coffee Plant Replacer for Tamrielic Coffee and Teas
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147070
"This mod uses the meshes from Cathedral 3D Snowberries as a base and per Cathedral's requirements all assets are free use. The textures have been redone by me and the berries in particular were hand painted using paint.net and Medibang." Not thrilled with the coloration of the berries, but their hearts in the right place ;-) Thanks

wSkeever released Falkreath Dead Man's Drink Inn Wreath Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147081
"Fixes misplaced wreath in Falkreath Dead Man's Drink Inn. No ESP." Thanks, by request

And finally We'll finish up with this one for Stan ;-)

Show Pet Carry Weight by Raumfliege
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147073
"Shows the carry weight of pets"

Don't wanna be your beast of burden... (That's Lydia's job )

The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 7th of Rain's Hand and wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can, or work if you must, it's Morndas again. The blessed moons will be full this weekend, so it's time once again to hone those silver weapons. Speaking of time, it's time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits will have to wait on this one returning from the markets, but oatmeal cranberry sounds quite yummy. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

Seryu21 released Nilah - Bosmer Preset as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147014
A little jiggle from South America. Thanks

Krystara1 released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Krystara1/mods?gameId=1704
Both are patches to make mod added foods work with Jayserpa's Stress and Fear. Very nice first mods. Have a cookie, cookies reduce stress too.

aemono369 released Stress and Fear - Wash and Rinse - Patch as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146832
Allows Wash and Rinse - Simple Bathing to relieve stress. Can't argue with this one either. Have a cookie.

braxusx released Tree Aspen Winter to Tree Aspen - BOS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146976
"Swaps DLC1 winter aspen trees with their leafy counterparts" Oookay, youor game your way. It is a fantasy game so if this one wants 'everyellow' to be a thing, so be it. Thanks

ICFur's 3D Fall Forest - Red Shrubs
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146974
"Mesh and texture replacement for Fall Forest/Red Shrubs. Supports Seasons of Skyrim, Shrubs of Snow, Seasonal Landscapes, and Turn of Seasons" Now this one gets it, and a cookie. Thanks

HalkHogan released HD Reworked Vale Deer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146952
"The modification brings Vale Deer to the highest 4K quality with 100% lore friendly look." Even the fur looks good with none of that fusa fusa shell garbage. Always first rate work from Halk. Downloaded, this one is gets added today. Have another cookie

gghumus released three today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/gghumus/mods?gameId=1704
Get's rid of Dragonborn waves, JK's magic crystals, and uses BOS to swap in some pearl oysters for some of the clams on the ghost sea coast. The old cat might use the last one, There's this one fish... Moving right along.

Oliphantaupe released Remove Ugly Spider Stuff Solstheim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146982
"I hated it and found no other way to fix it" A brute force patch that get's it done. Thanks

MissileMann released Adventurer's Start - An Alternate Perspective Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/145599
"An Alternate Perspective add-on that adds a handful of new starts, ready for any adventurer to start their new life!" Some of these are really interesting, and tough. As in can you survive the opening tough. Definitely worth a look.

And finally, this one definitely earned the top slot.

koukibyou released Skyrim Outfit Equipment System NG
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/147011
"A lightning-fast and simple to use outfit equipment management system that works across all game versions (SE/AE/VR). Enjoy context-aware outfit switching based on location, weather conditions, and actions for your hundreds (if not thousands) of outfits, across all of your favorite characters."

Multiple contextual outfit switching, across the character and your band of followers across all game versions? And across games... That's got to be worth a cookie or two.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed. and the floors are swept. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open!

Goooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 5th of Rain's Hand, and wage slaves rejoice, the weekend has arrived. It is a crisp predawn here on warm sands, and past time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied, the vents cleaned, and the fires rebuilt. This can get a bit dusty yes it can. You may want to cover your tankards for a bit. Khajiit do not offer free refills... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend off with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. Now to compost the ash, scrub the kettles, see what's ripe in the garden, but first; let's put some fresh water to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Capetown Lungo, and the biscuits are Fudge brownie cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 58 new mods from the usual suspects. Plenty of jiggles, dangles, patches and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two. Excuse please... Maybe three


BiggestBones released three first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/BiggestBones/mods?gameId=1704
Interesting... two armor mesh tweaks, followed by the release of a new mashup of both armors. Why not. Have a cookie.

Groe released Immortal Blood Movarth
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146789
"Changes Movarth's stats and abilities to match his character as described in the in-game book "Immortal Blood."" The old cat can totally get behind Movarth being a brawler based on the lore, but stealing the gloves of the pugilist from Gian the fist I'm not sure about. If Movarth is supposed to be that good, and he's got the buffs of a master Vampire he doesn't need the gloves. Nice idea though, Thanks.

WhereDeadAngelsLie released DESIRE - Divine Elegance Store - Immersive Retail
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146753
adds a shop owner, and anti shoplifting guards. For Immersion of course LOL, Thanks

freshbreadsticks is still editing dirt textures FBS DirtPath01
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146769
Well they're consistent. Looks good, thanks

Nyymm released Numinous Nord Ruins - Complex Parallax... retex
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146766
"Textures with parallax for the Nordic Dungeons and Ruins, both interiors and exteriors. Hand crafted with an emphasis on attention to detail and aesthetics." Very subtle parallax, quite nicely done. Worth a look and a cookie. Thanks

We'll finish up with yet another death replacer concept this one by aljoxo

Stages of Suffering - An SKSE Death Alternative
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146568
"Stages of Suffering is an immersive SKSE-based mod that redefines death in Skyrim by introducing a progressive injury system. Instead of dying and reloading, your character sustains wounds of increasing severity each time they fall in battle."

You'll want to read the entire page and the spoilered injuries section. The brief "etherial status" granting you time to run away, but fully healing your enemies... This would need to be tested in game. The concept of making the resulting'injury' random, but acting like locational damage is a bit confusing... or random, or randomly confusing.

This would work better with true locational damage, but that's always been buggy in Skyrim. Still you get decapitated with a battle axe which results in 25% slower magic regen? Yes, makes total sense, very balanced. LOL. Your game your way

And that will do for today. The ale casks are fresh, the new batch of mead is ready, and we're serving serving thinly sliced marinated venison medallions on a bed of diced roast potatoes with onions, served with a poached egg on top for the early meal. This one will see what's fresh at the markets before choosing the late meal, but as always there will be a hearty stew simmering for those that need to ward the chill.

The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept and mopped. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open!

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the fourth of Rain's Hand, and thank the divines, the weekend is nigh. It's a very quiet predawn here on warm sands, the blessed moons have set, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Capetown Lungo, and the biscuits are lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 57 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

Tabved's Vampire and Werewolf Overhaul.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/tabved/mods?gameId=1704
This is their second mod, based off their first from 10 months ago. It changes default stats like the first, but limited to creatures of the night. Pass but thanks for sharing

riayi released two first SSE mods today, Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/riayi/mods?gameId=1704
Apprentice and adept versions basic aimed spells, and yet another transmute all ingots mod for the pile. The old cat won't poke too hard. He likes the idea of the advanced aimed spells, but isn't that also the reason for the fire, ice, and shock buffs to the perk tree, and these will also stack with them... Balance is tough to learn when modding, and this one is young. Thanks, keep working at your craft...

Speaking of balance... the other shoe falling

Exalderan released Bleeding Damage Fixes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/144322
"Fixes Skyrim’s broken bleeding damage system for axes. Bleeding now scales properly with weapon damage, perks, enchantments, power attacks and potions."

You'll want to read the whole mod page. This is a bit focused on seriously buffing Battleaxes to distinguish them from war axes. But the underlying fact that 'bleed damage' in the vanilla game is a joke? The old cat can't argue. Thanks

freshbreadsticks released three dirt retextures today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/freshbreadsticks/mods?gameId=1704
Dirt 01, dirt 02, and river edge, all designed to work together

Worth a look, The old cat see's this as possibly the beginning of a landscape overhaul. The textures are a little darker and redder than vanilla, so blending and color pallets come into play. Hopefully they keep at it. Thanks

We'll finish up with an honorable mention

InvisibleHummingbird's Casual Cubemaps
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146689
"I wanted new cubemaps for some mods I was working on, but couldn't find any that fit my vision, so I set out to learn how to make my own. These are the result."

That's the soul of modding. The old cat is not sure he would use these as a replacer, but they are prefixed with an 'IH_ so should be safe to include if you add their mods.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!

Gooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the third of Rain's Hand, and a chilly predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Istanbul espresso brewed over a little cardamon seed. and the biscuits are Tate's lemon cookies. That's eclectic even for this one, but is works ;-) Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new mostly jiggles, dangles, and patches. Let's see what catches the eye. Fair warning, not much.

Radioactivecooking released their first mod. Large batch crafting recipes. Welcome
Large Scale Ingot and Jewelry Crafting Recipes Plus Gem Smelting
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146641
"Adds a bunch of crafting recipes to smelt batches of ingots at a time. Also has recipes for leather (5x), jewelry(10x, 50x, 100x) and gem crafting (1x, 10x 50x)"

Not the first, but nice first mod. Thanks

Liseralla released Solitude Objects SMIMed - Castle Dour Spire - Collision addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146636
This is the definition of too much free time LOL. Because ya never know.

FabiRai's Shor's Stone VCO
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146657
"A lore and vanilla friendly overhaul of Shor's Stone - now hosting a REFUGEE/WORKER-CAMP surrounded and protected by a PALISADE WALL - all assets from base game, no mod requirements!"

Full disclosure, this is everything the old cat does not like in one package. However it is not the old cat's game, and taste is subjective. Welcome to the bandit camp of Shores stone. NOT for old cats ;-)

YeahButIronically released Underwater Skyrim- Rivers and Lakes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146572
"Adds new unmarked locations, places to explore, and points of interest to Skyrim's rivers, ponds, and lakes."

Frankly Ah'vrie does not know what to make of this one. it may be a late April fools mod. A statue of Mara I can see, and sunken ruins, why not? But campsites complete with wood chopping blocks, grave yards...? Your game your way. Pass

We'll finish up with Hagraven 2K and 4K by Achronos11
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146610
"2K & 4K version, as well as version without feathers on arms" A nice bit of upscaling thanks. Making ugly, uglier, but in a good way. Yeah, more coffee

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and hte floors are swept. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open!

Goood Morning Tamriel

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It's the second of Rain's Hand and yada, yada the fires were stoked. Our brew of the day is hot, in a cup, and this old cat needs more. Yesterday was the day of fools, and this one doesn't trust anything published on the day of fools. Or anyone foolish enough to publish anything serious on the day of fools, but the old cat will offer one or two that might, MIGHT not be a goof.

RangerBoyd released Riverview Campsite
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146393
"A vacant Campsite near Riverwood, with a log and a stump to sit on... Bring your own tent."

The ultimate minimalist mod. It's literally a fallen log you can sit on. Have a cookie

mallemok released European wren sounds for Skybirds
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146491
"The wren sounds from Steve40's Skybirds replaced by the distinctive sounds of the european wren. Simply because i love them :-)"

Hmmm, Nords do love their birds, just ask Ilja. This one might be safe, no sample though.

Tyrthemis released two patches for improved fish SE that fit their gradual food mod
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Tyrthemis/mods?gameId=1704

Oddly enough this doesn't seem fishy to this old cat. Thanks

Our mod of the day is Snowpoint by snozz2004
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146533
"Overhaul of Snowpoint Beacon"

"This Location was requested by Missilemann
I kept it a minor Location while increasing the detail, The Lower level has been extended & reworked"

The old cat usually avoids location overhauls, especially the ones that try to make everything look like a bandit camp. This... This was done well. The location could have been vanilla, and... 'Feels' old. It's also one of the immersive wenches rescue locations that needed a little help. You can also still snip from the hill behind it and clear the sentries ;-)

This one gets a cookie, flagged for a future play though
(It's already cleared in my current game)

And that will do for today. The old cat probably missed a few, but this is the one day that this one just doesn't care. We-B-Open!

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the first of Rain's Hand, and a crisp predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flames.

Our brew of the day is Starbucks dark roast, the caravans will deliver the new shipment of rare coffees tomorrow. The biscuits are Tate's chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 71 new mods with several new faces today. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or two...

imByeGone released Many Small Modded Armor Balance Tweaks as a first mod. Welcome
Nerfs the buffs added by four mod added armors which were changed by other installed mods... And it was flagged suspicious. Not posting a link, but welcome.

Peanutopia released Starting Item Spawner - SkyPatcher as a first mod. Welcome
Uses skypatcher to make sure mod added 'stuff' is available in the chests of alternate perspective at game start. An overly overly elaborate way to create a cheat chest, based on their load order of course LOL. Hard pass, but thanks

ReformedDevil5000 released Expressive Elven Ear Overhaul as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146354
from almost human Breton ears, to utterly ridiculous elf ears, with expression TRIs. Needs work. Your game your way, but thanks

AniKiraTyan released SKY UI Horizontal Offset FIX
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146409
Instructions for centering items in the inventory screens, including an optional config file to download. This is all based on region, hud... etc. This is their forth mod, but the other three were all character saves which the old cat filters out. Thanks, but pass

MandlaUnbound releasedCourier Delivery System, and two mods showcasing it
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/MandlaUnbound/mods?gameId=1704
A framework to make the courier available to deliver items, letters, and even junk mail based on quest conditions... Junk mail? Not for this old cat. Pass LOL

freshbreadsticks released FBS Riften as their second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146450
"Most of above-ground Riften has been re-textured in a dark and sleek post-modern style, including Golden Glow Estate, and Black Briar Chalet."

It may be a second mod, but the exteriors make for an interesting and consistent look. The interiors on the other hand... herringbone floor designs on the walls? Taste is subjective, worth a look, but this is not for old cats. The exteriors he might have gone for. Thanks

Ryokhan released Crafty recipes for crafty scholars
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/145211
Yet another "craft common clutter" mod to make things like ink wells, quills, and linen wraps at tanning racks, cook pots, and smelters. Just recipes in support of mods like spell research for players that avoid the cities. Your game your way. Thanks

Lets move on to better bling

InvisibleHummingbird released KDCirclets Into Bracelets
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146416
"Changed some of the KD Circlets into bracelets. Just what you need, right? More dang jewelry." Hey, any woman will tell you the matching accessories are everything. Now if these are also enchantable... Solidly cookie worthy ;-) Thanks

Skyking2020 released Stamina and Magicka Regen Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146431
"This balances and fixes the default stamina and magicka regen and usage rates."

You'll want to read the mod page on this one. It changes default game metrics for Stamina usage. 'should' have issues with other stamina based mods, so grain of salt time. Mostly for pointy stick swingers, but reasonable. Thanks

And finally an unexpected mod of the day. Sound the trumpets and summon the dancers

Axarien released Don't Rush Me - Markarth
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146458
"Eltrys and Vigilant Tyranus don't forcegreet you. Simply talk to them when you're ready to hear their opening dialogue."

Not the first, but eloquent in it's simplicity. Remove the force greet and leave it to the player to choose if/when to bother. Instant download to endorse, this will be in the old cats next restart. No more running into the general goods store then running past the priest while he's still talking to the guy leaning on the bridge just so you can make it to the undercroft to have a fast travel location that avoids them both LOL.

This one gets two cookies and a seat by the fires

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-open!

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 31st of First Seed and a crisp predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can or work if you must, It's Morndas again. The blessed moons are waxing through the first crescents and the hunters are all nursing their hangovers. The cycle continues... Anyway, it is time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Starbucks espresso roast. The old cat is slumming while waiting on the new shipment to arrive. A bit pedestrian for this one's taste, but still very welcome on a Morndas. The alternative of not having coffee first thing on a Morndas... Shudders.

Checking the hot sheets we have 69 new with the usual jiggles, dangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or two.

TimityTwoToes released Vampire Sleep Schedule as a first SSE mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146359
"Changes the sleep and work schedule of a certain pair of vampires." Well it gives morning wood a whole new spin Have a cookie for not being a house in Riverwood

ZaranTalaz released Mountain Goods - A general goods store for Ivarstead
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146212
Love the concept, not a fan of the location behind the inn. Created with Arthmoor's Ivarstead in mind. Not compatible with any of the overhauls (and it crowds the fishing spot) Pass but thanks

KneadTheLoaf remade The Book of Dragon Language
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/142951
"Three Lore books that can reveal Word Walls or other related markers." This removes a couple of the 'hidden' wordwalls for lore reasons, but actually adds more content. Thanks

Nodiel71 released High Poly Creep Clusters (But Not Too High)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146355
"Fully 3D replacer for the creep cluster and ash creep cluster. Out-of-the-box compatibility with More Plants and Recipes SE." Definitely an improvement over vanilla. The new models have almost none of the small roots at the tips. Another case of less is more. Thanks

Raumfliege released Armor without Bedroll
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146384
"Removes the bedroll from some Creation Club armors." They do look silly, Thanks

nowiam released Good Old Mossy Tundra
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146250
"A mossy vanilla tundra overhaul with original landscape, grass and plants textures, just greenified." an interesting and rather pretty 'vanilla' tundra overhaul. Springtime comes to the tundra. This overhaul does include landscape as well as grass textures. (recolors) Placement in the load order should be below other landscape mods if you plan to mix and match. This one gets a cookie for getting 'this' look into a vanilla game. Thanks

We'll finish up with an interesting patch worth mentioning

dBottle released Mountain LOD Helper
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146350
"This mod improves mountain LOD by merging two very important mountain improvement mods. Enhanced Landscapes - Mountains and Cliffs and Cathedral - Improved Mountain LOD and Z Fight Patch (WIP)"

Okay, they didn't bother with any before/after pics, but the old cat is definitely looking forward to seeing this in game the next time he re-runs Dlod. Downloaded for testing.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open! More coffee