Modding on the Spectrum

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 23rd of Rain's Hand, and a brisk dawn 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 flames...

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are double chocolate chunk. Ah'vrie really needs to start baking again. The bakery has nice biscuits, but there's mothing like hot and gooey, straight from the ovens. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new with the usual 'patches, and jangles, and noobs oh my' This one will refrain from skipping up the paths, and breaking into song though... Tempting

The noobs have the stage first as always. we love welcoming new blood

oibreon released OI Follower Relationship Rank as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178121
"Tired of everyone following you after a small favor? Want an added challenge? This mod simply moves the requirements to recruit a follower from 1 to 3 (Ally)."

Useless without additional mods to increase relationship ranks, but a valid concept. Thanks

TheWoodenplank released My Hole in the Wall as their first SSE mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177879
"A small player house, hidden away in the walls of Whiterun"

Not thrilled with the location of the trapdoor. It could have been 'hidden in plain sight' much better than dumping dirt in a lookout post, and putting it there. We were all young once. Keep working at your craft... Thanks

xXmoksXx released Useful Blacksmiths - SkyPatcher
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178174
"Uses SkyPatcher to add ore and ingots of every type to the merchant stock of all blacksmiths in Skyrim"

The noob is strong in this one LOL. Just poking, you could swing by the skyforge, Adriann's, and Alvor's on the way to Falkreath and have enough iron ingots and ore to fully build lakeview... and with ARS or CCOR installed, gain enough skill to forge real armors while your at it. Ah'vrie almost hates to admit this is a very useful cheat, but it is a cheat.

ElCapri released Dragon Priest Staves-Relics of the Dragon Cult as their third mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178115
"This mod reimagines those artifacts, granting each Dragon Priest a unique staff with its own identity, visual design, and magical presence."

Not thrilled with the new buffs... (Otar gets wabbajack?) Some of the models are interesting. Not for old cats, but thanks

Saturnal69 released two first mods today, both patched for convenient horses
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/Saturnal69/mods
Basically designed to allow you to summon horses in new worlds spaces. Thanks, I always wanted to ride my horse on Solstheim. Needs testing

DharusVI released Infinite Arrows
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178112
"Some magical power is unleashed while shooting a bow which forms a new arrow based on the arrow that was just fired, but to do this it needs a blueprint arrow. So to work effectively, you need two arrows."

11th mod and still a noob LOL, Thanks

AonoBR released 4 today to go with the 3 yesterday. All survival patches. Thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/AonoBR/mods?gameId=1704

tcbflash released Jewelry Restricts Vitality
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178122
"-20 to H/S/M EACH per jewelry worn, reduced by 2 per 10 skill levels of Enchanting, Standard, Light, and Heavy versions, along with other variations available."

Yeah, plan on reading the mod page. LOL This is basically a continuation of TCB trying to add real, but reasonable penalties to magic users based on clothing worn... The bikini clothing crowd are going to eat this one up. Naked magic users unite

Let's see... Fallven released ValArt hipoly clover (SE) - seasonal patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178101
"Seasonal swaps for beautiful clover by Vaiula."

And nicely done. Have a cookie

Klimmek's Enhanced Vanilla Imperial Forts
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177838
"Vanilla Imperial Forts Gigapixel upscaled" Just a 'little' upscaled, but it helps. Thanks

And for out mod of the day... This one takes the top slot today

sothasimp released Sleep of the Dead - An Ancient Leather Hide Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178057
"A simple 2k/4k replacer for the leather hides in Nordic catacombs, nothing too exciting"

These are the 'little' mods that make a difference. The hides look a little to... fresh? to be centuries old. But the tattered fabric looks like it would disintegrate if you touched it. The old cat is thinking of testing the 2k tattered fabric. Downloaded, thanks

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!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 22nd of Rain's hand, Hump day as my pet smoothskin calls it. Ah'vrie never understood that. Khajiit are more refined of course. Our females choose when and who'm to mate with. Some smoothskin rituals are simply beyond understanding. Anyway, it is time once again 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 Miami espresso, but fresh biscuits will have to wait on Ah'vrie returning from the markets in a little while. Checking the hot sheets we have 50 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a cuppa.

mistersticky2 released Horkers of Skyrim - Skytest Texture Patch as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178018
"Small patch using edited versions of Hornclonic's horker textures to replace the textures of Skytest's added Horker variants for more visual consistency."

This is a patch that patches a patch... you'll want to read the mod page. Thanks

karurawasabi released SkyChild - Alternate Meshes and Tweaks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178066
"Reshaped body and clothing meshes plus some texture tweaks (no more children wearing lipgloss!)"

While Ah'vrie agrees with the concepts, not thrilled with the execution. Especially putting girls knickers on the boys. Not for old cat's but thanks

zfroggyman get's the Awww! for the day

Followers Can Give Hugs After Combat
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178008
"Followers have a configurable % chance to give hugs to player after combat ends"

Awww! Exclusions, pecentages... etc. are all in the INI. Thanks. Have a cookie.

Mat1024 released Procedural Object Remover
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178096
"Removes procedurally generated objects (the infamous pebbles & kelp!)"

The old cat may test this one. But might also edit it to not include the kelp. Those stupid looking groups of rocks going away would never be missed, but this one at least likes his water plants. Thanks. tracking for now.

While we're peeking under the hood...

Wuerfelhusten released SSEEditLinker
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178053
"Links Skyrim's in-game console to SSEEdit - select a reference, press F2, done."

This might not work with MO2, or Vortex, but I'm not positive. It will require a secondary standalone instance of xEdit that's preconfigured as a destination path... A bit early for old cats. needs testing. and probably some path tweaking. Thanks

Lets see... Foamimi released Unofficial LOTD - Alternative Building Requirements
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178084
"building material tweaks to the Guild House and Field Stations from Legacy of the Dragonborn"

Can cost nothing, half, or twice as much. Your game your way. Thanks

We'll finish up with Druid's Tundra Cottage by skulldilocks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177971
"Cozy, detailed player home..."

It's another over the top clutter bomb, like their others. Not for old cats. Ellie this one is not. Eye bleach optional, but thanks

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 Tirdas the 21st of Rain's Hand, and a peaceful Morning at the inn. The blessed moons have long set, and it is time once again 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 are oatmeal raisin. Checking the hot sheets we have 39 new mods, in the usual eclectic mix of jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

1Adora released Yet Another One Ring Mod as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177911
"A ring for people who play with a lot of clothing and spell mods and are always lacking in magicka and defense"

A cheat with a purpose... I can't poke. lol Welcome

Eferas Dragonborn Hide Armor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177934
"I always liked the default look of the Dragonborn, with an iron helmet and hide armor, but I never liked the skirts all armors come with. This is my take on that look."

Hide armor with pants... why not? Have a cookie

Lets see... Dark's Resources
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177424
"This is a collection of resources I've created over the years including custom and mockup meshes, new textures and a wide range of universal scripts to use in your own mod."

There's some choice stuff in there... Thanks for sharing. Might have to do another cabin...

It looks like Dynamic wind is becoming accepted as a framework. We have two patches.

Dynamic Wind - Nature of the Wild Lands Patch by LordPhoenix82nd
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177951

Dynamic Wind - Aspens Ablaze Animated Branches Patch by DimitriDark
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178013

If we get patches for a few more, Ah'vrie may just have to test dynamic wind.

Speaking of trees... We have a new standalone with weird bark.

Northern Madrones (Flora Series) SE-AE by Skinwalker21
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/178014
"Adds Arbutus Menziesii to some of the milder climates of Skyrim"

"Northern Madrones are large and twisting broadleaf evergreen trees that have smooth, orange bark that sheds. This annual shedding reveals a fresh green layer beneath that can photosynthesize, helping the tree produce energy and adapt to its environment."

You have to love a mod that comes with a bottony lesson. Have a cookie. (weird bark)

And we'll finish up today with a mod for CB... This definitely fits the editorial

unofficial dominicgraham1994's dark brotherhood door complex material thing
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177953
"Dark Brotherhood door replacer utilizing Complex Material based on DominicGraham1994's work"

This is very disturbing... in a good way. It is the DB sanctuary door after all *shudders*

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, yada yada. We-B-Open!

Goooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 20th 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. It's a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, 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 flame...

Our brew of the day is Inpirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new mods from the usual eclectic sources, and not much catches the eye. Let's just dive in over a fresh cuppa.

xUxGotxSnipedx Simple Farmhouse Their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177854


liagiu released Shrine of Azura - Simple Additions
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177842
"a campfire for warmth and cooking, rugs and pelts for comfort, an extra tent for the player, and a few small items such as books for added immersion"

One of the few places in the vanilla game that really needed a bit of clutter. Very well done. Minimal changes that look vanilla. Have a cookie
"Retexture Of The Vanilla Farmhouse"

Not a terrible first effort. Unfortunately the shingle roofs look ridiculous on the thatched mesh (wood doesn't bend like that ;-) and using cedar for walls and floors? Well you won't have any bug problems, but the smell would get to you after a while... Thanks. Keep at it

Blackspine18859 released Tactical Retreat
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177828
"Command followers to immediately flee and tell them when to come back. No MCM or options to configure. ESL flagged."

A lesser power you get if you have a companion. This is their third follower mod. The other two are don't follow me, and fading of followers. Worth a look if you travel with a posse

Lets see... cashboxs released Visual Excitement - Reactive Overlays for OStim Standalone
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177885
"No longer are tattoos static textures—they will now stay hidden during normal gameplay, gradually manifest as Excitement rises during OStim scenes"

Oookay, interesting. Not even going to comment on arousal affecting ink. Chalk it up to magic... moving right along

DharusVI released Rumors of Skyrim Voiced
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177826
"Adds 59 voiced unique rumors that the citizens of Skyrim can talk about as you pass by."

Only a mater of time... The old cat liked the idea, and even embraced the 'closed caption' setup, but feeding it to AI was always in the cards. Thanks

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 19th of Rain's Hand. and a quiet dawn here on warm sands. It's 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 ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 58 new, from the usual eclectic sources, and it seems the newbies have the stage today. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa, maybe two ;-)

LuQuade released Trade in Gems NG as their first mod. Welcome (WIP)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177161
"Buying a house or paying for expensive services in Skyrim usually requires hauling around thousands of Septims. Trade In Gems is a lightweight SKSE plugin that lets you use your gemstones as they were intended: a portable way to carry wealth."

This is actually a very interesting first mod, and could lead to a new mechanic for merchants. (Actual bartering over the price of gems) but it looks like they are still working on the merchant integration. This one might be worth tracking. Thanks, have a cookie.

SulfurNitride released Skyrim Fast Booter as their second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177704
"The idea behind this mod, is to help index your modlist. It scans through all of your files the game is going to want and tried to cache them to serve them to the engine faster. Built for 1.6.1170. Other versions are not tested, and will not work at all on 1.5.97."

Well... a bit too early for the old cat, but judging by the pics it did cut the load time almost in half. Of course, the time it takes to cache and parse the game in to memory before loading also takes time, which is not mentioned, and this is a game... those extra 25 seconds only amounts to pouring a fresh cuppa... Your game your way, but thanks

NaughtyMolly released Minidresses Collection and Spice Gear Collection - Outfit Fixes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177743
"Fixes many bugs that some outfit variants not show ingame or not working weight slider"

These corrections were made in the CK, and this is Molly's second mod, so lets call this needs testing, and seeing as I already have both target mods installed in game, The old cat will test this morning. (TBH... I didn't realize anything was missing?) These are ESP replacers only. Downloaded Thanks

Catmole released Runir - Runic Road Signs - Medieval Runes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177685
"This mod replaces the road sign textures in order to bring them in line with my Medieval Runes font replacement mod, changing all of the text on them into runes."

Because nothing screams immersion like not being able to read the signs
LOL, your game your way. Thanks

Lets see... anbeegod turned Lisette into a full follower with 243 AI voice lines

Follower Dialogue Expansion - Lisette
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177717
"Makes Lisette, the wholesome bard of Solitude, a fully-fledged follower"

The other shoe... She can't fight, you'll be protecting her most of the time. Have fun

And we'll finish up with two from whisperdealer
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/whisperdealer/mods?gameId=1704
JK's High Hrothgar Kynareth Statue Replacer, and Armor for Inigo

the Armor for Inigo mod is a spid of the evil mastermind set by Zerofrost, and the old cat has to admit Inigo rocks the outfit. This looks good enough on him to take the top spot.

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

Gooooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 18th of Rain's Hand, and a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons set and it's is once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires are rebuilt. You may wish to cover your tankards for a bit, this can get a tad dusty, and khajiit know not of free refills...
There, much better no? Now to put fresh water to the flame while Ah'vrie scrubs the kettles, checks the garden, and composts the ash. An innkeepers life is glamorous yes?

Our brew of the day is Miami espresso, and the biscuits are almond biscotti. Checking the hot sheets we have 38 new, but not much catches the eye today. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa or two.

Lanzlo released Hybrid Guardian Stones
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177601
"More logical Guardian Stone skills"

Logical? No, designed so that no matter what choice you make Archery, enchanting, and alchemy are covered. all stones cover 7 skills not 5. Thanks, pass

zfroggyman released Auto Track Nearby Quests SKSE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177506
"Automatically tracks quests nearby (configurable distance) and untracks them when outside another configurable distance"

Interesting concept, call this a work in progress, and Ah'vrie flagged it for testing. Make sure to read the mod page, and check out the video. Lot's of info, more coffee needed.

DwemerLexicon released Unsearched Corpse Indicator
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177677
"Uses Status Indicator Framework by JerryYOJ to draw a simple indicator above unsearched corpses."

Not the first, but honestly, this is much better then unsearched bodies glow. This is not so "in your face" This one gets a cookie. Flagged for testing. SIF is required

yofamgaming released Simple Midden Smithing
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177132
"Adds a full smithy with convenient, safe storage to the College of Winterhold Midden"

Same location, and very close to the setup included in Obscures College. Definitely useful for anyone doing a 'pure mage start' in Winterhold. Thanks. You get a cookie as well

And finally, not a 'mod of the day' but Ophyre patched Renthall's flowers for seasons

Seasonal Woodland Anemones
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177654
"A seasonal patch for renthal's woodland anemones, making them bloom in springtime alone"

The springtime flowers are pretty, and now they bloom in spring. This is good. Thanks for making this a three cookie morning ;-)

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!

Goooooooood Morninbg Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 17th of Rain's Hand and wage slaves rejoice the weekend is nigh. It's a quiet morning here on warm sands, and 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 Forenza, and the biscuits are to be determined after this one visits the markets a little later. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new, a handful caught the eye. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa.

sardoniksg0blin released Markarth Reach and Dawnstar Pale Thane level 1 as a first mod.
No link needed. The old cat will assume they want to alt-start in those locations. Hagravens, and Giants at level 1? Your game your way. Welcome

MyrandaMiller91 released Alternate Start - Starting Room Gear Chests
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177572
The strike through was mine. There's no gear, just empty chests for you to edit. Pass

Neyjamin released No Dialogue Pause
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177559
Sets the pause between dialog lines to .1, or 0. Because half a second is much too long for this generation to wait LOL. Thanks

Bear Replacer - Chakra's Creatures
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177594
"Replaces vanilla Bears." And again, the fur may be a little bristly, but it looks like fur. The old cat is already tracking this author. If enough animals get updated the old cat may switch over.

We'll finish up with springflower SE by renthal311
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177555
"spring flowers, new models and textures in cool 2k quality, can be found in the Riverwood area, Vortex installation"

Well, they don't appear to be flagged as 'seasonal' So the old cat guesses Ren want eternal springtime in Riverwood. They're pretty, why not. Thanks.

And that's it 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!

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 16th of Rain's Hand. and a peaceful predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, 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 Miami espresso, and the biscuits will have to wake on this one returning from the markets a little later. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new in the usual eclectic mix of jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa this day.

cencal released two first mods to fix NPC wardrobe malfunctions
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/cencal/mods?gameId=1704
Their SKSE plugin based, and we'll just say needs testing, thanks.

SimonRL returns with their second mod after three years, with Smaller Shields
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177497
"Makes every shield in Skyrim and DLCs 10% smaller" Oookay, thanks

PajasKatt released two today, werewolf skinning, and a fluffworks patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/PajasKatt/mods?gameId=1704

CountDarcula2K released Stop Guards From Starting Dawnguard
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177470
"With this mod, the only way to start the DLC is to receive the quest directly from Durak or by entering Dayspring Canyon"

The old cat still prefers timing is everything, but this will help. Thanks

xYZeroYx released Input Manager
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/174545
Adds an Asynchronous State Machine to his manager. Much too early for old cats, watch the included video. Thanks

DarkFox127 released Stand Aside Please
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177279
"adjusts the Guardian Stones on the shores of Lake Ilinalta, shifting them just enough to clear the way for a new, natural path..." (To his bridge ;-) Thanks

And that's basically it for today. AllieWadeMods gave the Lenth family a daughter as a follower. Reasonable and kind of cute. A little too human for our lovely gnewna I'm sure, but at least this one has a story, home, and a sandbox package. which puts her a few steps above the common followers that sit in the inn all day. Thanks

AW Solstheim's Ienth Family's Daughter Follower
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177439

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

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 15th of Rain's Hand. and a crisp predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, 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 still Capetown Lungo, and the biscuits are fudge brownie cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 35 new mods. A few caught the eye, lets dive in.

Fuunermer released five first mods today. Redecorated for KZL, what ever KZL is. Thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/Fuunermer/mods?gameId=1704

SkalHron released Skal's Riverwood Camp
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177361
"This simple mod adds a camp near Riverwood next to road which can be used as a player home for starting adventurer."

Can't be arsed to throw a second pelt on the tent, but you spent time building an arch? Oookay... The noob is strong in this one. lol. Just poking

Fox Replacer - Chakra's Creatures
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177400
"Replaces vanilla Foxes with a more fluffy version."

At first glace the fur looks more bristly than fluffy, but it's starting to grow on the old cat because it actually looks like hair, course hair, but hair. Thanks, Have a cookie

Let's see... VampireFromBravil ported an Alteration Ritual Quest patch for GTS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177342
"allows you to complete the Alteration Ritual Spell quest even if you haven't yet been recognized as the Dragonborn" Thanks

And finally Rumors of Skyrim by DharusVI
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177335
"Adds over 50 unique rumors that the citizens of the holds of Skyrim can talk about as you pass by"

These are not voiced, and Fuz Ro D-oh is required to read the dialog as you pass. The examples look interesting. Reading "captioned dialog" might even be a little nostalgic. Why not. Have a cookie.

And that will do for today. Though I'm tempted to end with some gratuitous and ridiculous eye candy Just for the shear giggles. I give you Gerdur of Riverwood. Dressed for work.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177410

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!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 14th of Rain's hand and a peaceful predawn 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 flame...

Our brew of the day is Capetown Lungo, and the biscuits are classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 38 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's dive in and see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.

Flowrifto is still trying to inject a little RP into the TG quests. This is their third mod. The old cat is not totally fond of altering essential/protected status 'willy nilly' so you can murder quest givers, but as always your game your way. We'll post the series so far.
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/Flowrifto/mods?gameId=1704

BaloneyPwn3 released three today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/BaloneyPwn3/mods?gameId=1704
All short quest mods, based on their own framework. Thanks

RavenKZP released two today. A dynamic framework for wind. A little early for the old cat to dive into that. but it looks interesting and all SKSE based.
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/RavenKZP/mods?gameId=1704

New Dragon Word Wall SFW...
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177327
The old cat is not saying a word... but without the 'H cups' this is beautiful work. This gets a cookie.

And finally... Lake Ilinalta Bridge by DarkFox127
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/177280
"This mod adds a uniquely designed bridge to Lake Ilinalta, handcrafted from existing game models to provide a seamless travel route between the Guardian Stones and the other side of Lake Ilinalta."

It might not get a lot of use, but beautifully executed as always with DF. Saves you a few steps returning to Riverwood with the claw, but that's about it.

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!