Modding on the Spectrum

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 21st of Morning Star and the weather here on warm sands is cold and blustery. The blessed moons will wane through the final quarter tonight, but they have set for now. Time to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is still Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are oatmeal raisin. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new with the usual eclectic mix. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye this day.

Ev1lVaultBoy released Birthsigns - A Minimalist Trait Mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139672
"Adds traits to Skyrim! Requires a new game and Blade and Blunt." The buffs are not very creative, another for the pile. Thanks

Tlam99 released Transmutate Chapter 2
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139611
"adds 3 spell tome transmutating ore" Well, at least there's a theme...
Elf - iron to quicksilver to Moonstone, Orc - Iron to orichalcum to ebony, Human, Iron to Corundum to Dwarven ingot. Your game your way. Books need to be crafted, no world drops

Xioraa released Improved Candlelight
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139623
An interesting take on this. Improve the spell book at a tanning rack, and gain the ability increase the duration depending on how long it's powered? Okay, not for the pile. The old cat may test this in game. I wonder if you can intentionally make the duration short? Thanks, have a cookie.

rhonjhonson released master spells rebalanced
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139657
"this mod doubles the damage and magicka cost of the 3 vanilla master spells." With another version coming that doesn't double the cost.

Okay, the old cat is on the fence with this one. Rhon is treating this as a fix for the vanilla mechanic not applying the two handed bonus on master spells. This may be true. You do still have to do the master quests, but now they just might be worth it. Waiting on version 2 myself. Hard to test if you're not a mage... we'll see. Thanks.

thesignedpainter released Invisible Backpacks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139576
"A collection of patches to make backpacks from various mods invisible"

Finally the antithesis of IED. Hide everything, including tacky backpacks that clash with your outfits LOL. This one gets a cookie on principal. We love choice.

inscenique released Dawnstar Farms
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139635
"This mods turns two Dawnstar Houses into farms by adding animals, coops and crops."

Well, it's no more ridiculous than the three farms outside Windhelm. Nothing should grow there either. Snowberries anyone LOL

Let's get to the good stuff...

h495 released Shelter of Skaal - fadingsignal's Skaal Tent for Solstheim (BOS)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139614
"Uses Base Object Swapper to swap several tents near Skaal Village on Solstheim with fadingsignal's Skaal tent mesh"

H495 knocks it out of the park with their second mod. This uses the assets from Skaal fishing camp. Great mod, but the old cat wasn't thrilled with the location. This is a wonderful use of the assets. original required of course. 2 cookies, Downloaded

Snazzy Noble Cupboards - Base Object Swapper by Gutmaw
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139573
"randomly distributes 15 different custom made Noble Cupboards, Nightstands, and Wardrobe Chests to all vanilla counterparts, as well as any other mod-added vanilla Noble Cupboards, Nightstands, and Wardrobe Chests."

You'll want to read the mod page. The doors open all the way showing the contents before opening the loot menu... Very snazzy. Needs testing in game. Have a cookie

And finally we have a new grass mod from Jilvane

Wildlyfe - Fantasy Grass Overhaul - Seasons Support
"An all-encompassing grass mod that covers every biome in Skyrim; with full Seasons support and many customizable options to choose from."

Uses grass model from Cathedral 3D landscapes as well as assorted models from other grass mods. The Author uses a fantasy style ENB (Not a bad one) so the greens are over saturated, but if you look past that, the grass texture combinations are wonderful, fitting, and varried. This one could give Kyne's grass a run for the money.

Tracking for now, needs to be seen in game. The old cat will be testing this. 2 cookies

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 Morndas the 20th of Morning Star and wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. hide if you can or work if you must, it's Morndas again. The blessed moons have set and it is again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits will have to wait for Ah'vrie to go to the markets a little later. Checking the hot sheets we have 56 new Mostly jiggles and patches, but several caught the eye. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa.

Slampears released Snow Material UV Fixes (SOS) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139591
"Addon for simplicity of snow which edits the UV scaling of Skyrim's snow shaders for consistency with terrain."

It's hard to get past how bad the rocks look LOL, but the UV scaling does appear to make a difference. No information on the patch itself. The old cat mat test this one. Have a cookie

Ferithh released Autumn Reshade as a first mod Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139580
Brightens, increases contrast, and favors reds. The old cat is not thrilled, but taste is subjective. Thanks

rhonjhonson released fortify skills omega.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139532
Evidently the mod creates spells that function like an enchantment? Ah'vrie has given up on making sense of the mod page. It's discussing 15 version of the mod, but this is version one. It's much too early on a Morndas for the old cat to translate stupid. Moving right along

tirol211 is still creating Alteration spells, but the old cat likes this one's thinking

Alteration - Grant Armor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139541
"Enjoy traveling with non-essential followers but afraid they might die? This mod brings spells that allow you to grant armor to others." Includes 'grant' versions of each level of mage armor, that lasts 3X longer and costs less to cast. Now you can protect your posse.
This one gets a cookie. Their last three alteration mods the old cat would actually use.

Satafinix returned with Wyrm - The Ancient Ones
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139539
"My newest Dragons SFX-VSFX Aimed for elders & Ancient dragons type, they're less aggressive might as well let them sleep, but should you go for one you'll hear the destructive might of their new VSFX" No voices this time only effects. It's hard to judge from the samples. This is more about scattered pebbles and distant roars. Worth a listen.

Lets see... ICFur released Enhanced Vanilla - Spiky Grass
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139584
"This is a higher poly version of the vanilla spiky grass mesh with an optional texture replacement." A slight improvement, thanks.

noahlong0313 released Thrones Expanded
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139544
"This mod aims to overhaul the thrones of the Jarls of Skyrim, giving them seats truly fitting for their noble position and specially catered to their hold and history."
"Disclaimer : The collisions are not finished, these thrones use vanilla collision boxes."

Wow, just wow... beautiful and inventive. This one has come a long way. Tracking for now. The old cat will probably add these in the next restart.

LevisageDeDior re-released LDD - Aretuza - NPC Overhaul (Whiterun)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139547
"This pack features 64 completely overhauled NPCs, redesigned to enhance immersion and improve your gameplay experience." The old cat is not thrilled with some of the overlays, like Adrianne and Ulfberth have identical birth marks? Worth a look. Not for old cats

gutmaw snazzied up two more today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/gutmaw?gameId=1704
Calixto, and Silus Vesuius get a snazzy overhaul. Beautiful work as always. Worth a look and a cookie

And the top slot goes to AndrealphusVIII, but this is a WIP / Beta. Tracking for now

AISO - Andrealphus Illusion Spells Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139535
"I never liked how Illusion spells work in Skyrim. They are either too powerful, or completely useless. In addition, only the player can cast most of them, so the player themselves are never in danger of losing control, but for some reason they and they alone can do it to NPCs. As such, I decided to address this."

"Disclaimer: This mod is considered an open beta. It may still have certain bugs that need to be ironed out."

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! :steamhappy:

Goooooood morning tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 19th of Morning Star, and a peaceful predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, and it's time once again for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is literally pot luck. The old cat is blending some leftover roasts. Let's see how Cuban and South African beans dance in the cuppa. Ah'vrie will be baking oatmeal sour cherry biscuits fresh in a little while. Should pair up nice.

Checking the hot sheets we have 53 new mods, and as always a few don't have a cup size. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa... Definitely a fresh cuppa.

ikiller1996 released 'bug' as a first mod. Welcome
Literally no information given. It looks to be a re-upload of a patch. No link

tynot released Skyforge Completed as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139473
adds a smelter, tanning rack and armor bench to the skyforge. It looks like they modded a modded game. The old cat would wager things will float a bit in a vanilla build LOL.

CourierSixOG released two today gormet coffee, tea, and skooma
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/CourierSixOG/mods?gameId=1704
Breakfast of champions

Curtainosphere25 released Yet Another Spell Tome Crafting Mod - SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139517
This is actually a patch for Another Spell Tome Crafting Mod by Santheos, that removes all crafting restrictions. It also requires Mysticism, and Sorcerer. Not for old cats, but thanks

Horus04 released Forgotten Enchantments
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139478
"This mod adds enchantments to a chest near riverwood" Yet another cheat chest... the old cat can respect that, but this one steals virtually all the best quest rewards from the game and hands them to you at the start. Why play? Pass

kwamagg released Dynamic Candles - Blow Them Out and Light Again
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139494
"Now you can blow out and re-light candles of all kinds." It includes a couple of mesh patches, but the old cat has a feeling this will play hell with lighting overhauls. Someone already complained their character turned invisible when they blew out a candle, but they were using lux, the ultimate patching nightmare. Grain of salt with this one. Needs testing

And finally our mod of the day is specially made just for BA (whether the author knew it or not ;-)

barrel lid opens for Immersive Barrels bos by dffhxc
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139500
"reworked collision in all barrels + added caps with animation. you still need the original mod Immersive Barrels bos"

Finally someone is making strides in luxury barrel technology. Now we need the interior redone in hand stitched rich Corinthian leather, and a cup holder...

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!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 18th of Morning Star and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It's another crisp predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend off with happy fires and a happy fire needs to breathe... There, much better no? Now to compost the ash, tend the garden, scrub the kettles and bring fresh water to a boil... an innkeepers life is glamorous no?

Our brew of the day is Miami espresso, and the biscuits are Tate's lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 53 new from all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye that doesn't require an antigravity bra

A quick shout-out to TSarGR. Following up on their first mod (Silver hand Lore overhaul) We got two more today tweaking the companions quests.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/TSarGR/mods?gameId=1704
Requirements, and more loot for radiant quests.

I will poke the requirements mod a touch. The companions quests are supposed to be accessible in the early game. It's the first faction you meet. That's why you're introduced outside Whiterun before ever making it to the front gates. Setting a minimum arms skill at 40 turns them into a mid / late game faction, and undermines Kodlack's dialog. Your game your way, the old cat will pass, but thanks

yoshiki The Winking Skeever Improved
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139416
"Immersive renovation mod for Winking Skeever, in Solitude."

There's that I word again. The old cat likes some of the changes, and questions others. Is this an inn or a player house? Evidently for this author with plans on marrying Sorex it's both. It's a nitch overhaul to support a story. Ah'vrie applauds that. This might not be for old cat's, but this one gets two cookies on the merits. Nicely done.

tirol211 continues refining Alteration for their play through. Today they added Waterwalking spells to lock picking and Mark and Recall.

Alteration - Waterwalking
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139372
"This mod adds two simple Apprentice-level Waterwalking spells, allowing you to walk on water yourself and grant the ability to your follower or horse."

Immediate Download... I have to be able to cast a spell on my horse and gallop across a lake. That, the old cat can't pass up on. It will also make exploring the black books more interesting... This one gets a cookie, Ah'vrie will be testing this one today (hopefully ;-)

Let's get into visuals a bit...

IDDeimos released Deimos ENB Reshade as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139387
Another ENB + reshade as a first mod. Only three pics? For an ENB, and the best one is with the mod disabled... Keep working at your craft and someday you'll be saying "Do you want fries with that?"

Makes you almost miss those Riverwood shacks. Just poking LOL, Thanks, and welcome

Cabbage ENB ReShade by FishingPower
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139380
"ReShade Preset for Cabbage ENB. Less warm colors and more AO."

Actually the old cat would classify this as slightly brighter with increased dynamic range. Taste is always subjective, and to the old cat, the 'original' pics look better. Your game your way. ( Now this one wants to look at cabbage again LOL )

We'll finish up with two 'under the hood' mods

Form Id Searcher and Autocompletion by rhonjhonson
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139335
"If you often use in game console for debugging and modding you may find this SKSE plugin helpful." To be honest the old cat is not exactly sure what this does. It 'feels' like a manual form of additem menu. Here's the old cat's first gut impression which may be completely unfounded, and may miss the mark totally...

"type Editor Id(for example, if you want the forsworn fireball staff, you need to type dunBlindCliffStaffReward, not Eye of Melka)"

If Ah'vrie has to search for dunBlindCliffStaffReward, I've already found the formID and don't need your mod... Just saying. Additem Menu and similar mods are more useful.

And this one gets the top slot today because the old cat already stubbed a toe on this one

Dynamic Cubemap Patcher - Mod Organizer 2 Plugin by kiin98
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139324
"An Mo2 plugin to find all cube maps in your load order and convert them to dynamic cube maps for ENB. Only a single click is needed." where were you a week ago when the old cat had to fix his statues of Dibella looking like melting butter? Ugh!

LOL, kiin98 has been around for years, and the old cat is still using their diversified chickens mod from 2 years ago. If more and more authors switch to dynamic cube maps, this could become a very valuable tool. 2 cookies

And that will do for today The Ale casks were delivered on time last night, and the new batch of mead is ready. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and Ah'vrie will plan the late meal when he returns from the markets. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept and mopped. Have a seat and the wenches will be happy to serve you. We-B-Open!

Goooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 17th of Morning Star and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. It's another chilly 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 flame...

Our brew of the day is Arpeggio, and the biscuits are chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods, mostly jiggles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

freshbreadsticks released Bleak and Cold as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139224
"This ReShade Preset is designed to create a desaturated and bleak atmosphere with a bit of film grain. Best used with RAID Weathers and Community Shaders! No ENBs required."

Interesting that this is the second 'first' mod to address reshade presets for community shaders. The pictures tell the tale. Grey and desaturated. (Like the future of ENBs?)

tirol211 released Alteration - Open
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139251
"An Alteration spell that unlocks doors and containers, with success chance based on the player's mastery of Alteration." The old cat sort of likes the concept. Other than Magelight / armor it would be nice to have something basic to cast to buff Alteration in the early game. Locks? ... Interesting.

Let's see... 4M0ki released Noble Skyrim - Fixed Whiterun Roofs
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139269
"Just a minor fix. Added Transparency to the textures" Thanks, another minor thing the old cat never noticed that he now can't unsee. LOL

DraugrOfRagnarok released No Leveled Unique Rewards
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139275
"This mod eliminates the concern of your level affecting the power of these quest rewards."

"A common frustration in Oblivion and Skyrim is that unique quest rewards often become obsolete as the player levels up. This mod ensures you always receive the highest-level version of these specific items:"

The old cat preferes the use of a spell that allows the rewards to level with the player as opposed to getting way over powered rewards in the early game, but your game your way. Thanks.

And that will about do it for today. We'll finish up with a warning not a mod of the day.

Tidloas released xEdit script - Easy NPC Forwarder
"A xEdit script designed to preserve your preferred NPC appearances across multiple mods"

"🛑 CRITICAL WARNINGS 🛑

This script will PERMANENTLY modify your files
Created by a modder with limited knowledge (hello there!)
Your ESP order is CRUCIAL
Place your favorite mods "FIRST" in your load order
Run the script in REVERSE order of preference
It seems to be incompatible with vortex users, as I understand it. Perhaps you should avoid it if you are a vortex user"

Just don't even go there. Newbie modders publishing xEdit scripts Read the mod page carfully, then run away as fast as you can LOL :steamfacepalm:

And there you have it. 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 Turdas the 16th of Morning Star. It's another very 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 Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are classic oatmeal raisin. Checking the hot sheets we have 37 new with the usual eclectic mix of jiggles. patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.

Theonlydrake321 released Hjertesten Hall Guard Submod as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139209
"Just a simple guard mod for Skyrim" No other info given, but welcome

VaelisTheTenthDivine released Vargr ENB as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139173
"Vargr ENB enhances Skyrim's atmosphere with a dark, atmospheric overhaul." Totally lame pictures do not support that description, but it is their first mod. Thanks, would need testing in game.

Ev1lVaultBoy Item Equipping Restriction
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139203
"Uses Item Equip Restrictor to restrict the levels at which you can equip gear. Sets the default required skill for each equipment type to 20"

Another way to slow the character progression and slow the game. As Gnewna has taught me so well; Tedium does not equal immersion. The old cat is of the opinion that just because you're not skilled in the use of a 2 handed weapon doesn't mean you can't pick one up and swing it. This would just be another excuse to force you to pay for training, it won't slow the game, you will, or not. Your game your way. Pass

Not exactly a mod of the day... And not for old cats, but it isn't the old cat's game

Fantasy Cities SE by congtuan999, Ported by 0niJim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139166
"This mod transforms the landscapes of Skyrim by introducing massive, fantastical structures that enhance the game's immersive experience" Well it might enhance the experiance but it is definitely not immersive to the actual game LOL. Wild huge structures that make no sense at all. Very fantasy, but nicely done. The anime crowd should love it LOL. Not for old cats, but thanks

And finally, just a shout out to our friend Toostruus. He's been reworking ice and snow mods for his modlist over on Wizkid's discord, and the old cat's been following. It's one of the sections of my new build I put off for the time being, And Toos is part of the reason.

Icy Cave Remaster - Ice Material Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139158
"Changes Chunk Material from Snow to Ice." Fixes a minor base issue with ICR where the player/followers leave footprints on ice and the sound is incorrect. It's the little things that matter most. Thanks Toos, have another cookie.

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 Middas the 15th of Morning Star and another chilly predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time 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 Stockholm lungo, and the biscuits are ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new with the usual jiggles, dangles, patches and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

Santakanai released English Textures (Upscale) as their first English mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139080
By request, it upscales items with text on them. Mostly sign, and most of us have already installed mods for replacing store signs, so of limited use, but thanks.

ianyf released SunHelm Cupped Hand For Water
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139137
"This mod allows you to drink directly from pools of water with your hand." This should have been an original mechanic all the way back to Oldrim Ineed or RND. Thanks. However fair warning, if you have the waterborn diseases patch installed you will be drinking dirty water.
This one gets a cup shaped cookie.

LDD - Aretuza - NPC Overhaul (Riverwood) by LevisageDeDior
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139086
"This pack features 13 completely overhauled NPCs, redesigned to enhance immersion and improve your gameplay experience."

Already overhauling the AIO they released 2 weeks ago. Ah'vrie will assume they will re-release the whiterun overhaul next. The old cat is not really thrilled with the sculpting. He thinks it's the noses. Too long, too thick... somethings not quite right.

Waqas131294 released Vanilla Remastered (Ultimate)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138164
A new version of Vanilla Remastered (Optimized) from November. Now including 115 CC textures, and new versions of 500 normal maps as well.

The old cat really should test these in game, but it's so hard to see the changes when most are getting over written anyway. The old cat may just have to do a vanilla start with this installed at some point.

And finally, we'll end today with cute... there's something to be said for cute

Siren's Song - Bow and Arrows by LadyHonor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139131

The old cat still remembers her first mod in oldrim. Nice to see she's still playing and modding. This is a custom retex of the Orc bow in wood, with quivers all color matched to the Triss armor retexture collection... It's all in the accessories LOL.

The old cat always thought the orc bows were pretty ugly. They actually look quite interesting in wood, and LH buffed the speed a bit, (slightly slower than Zephyr) and decreased gravity some to increase range. If you use mods like ABT, make sure to load this above them or you'll negate the arrow speed, and impact depth.

Sorry, the old cat just finds the idea of color coordinated quivers cute ;-)

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 14th of Morning Star and another brisk 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Venezia, and the biscuits are Ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat this day over a fresh cuppa or two.

nin123455 released The Woman Who Cried In Falkreath Forest as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138945
"A simple mod that adds onto the story of the woodcutter's wife"

We do love seeing new modders still joining the community. Why they chose to add an entire campsite just to leave a book is a mystery, and why there is no excerpt from the text is disappointing. Oh well. Guess we'll have to download it to see if it's worth downloading? We were all young once LOL.

Renacles released Forsaken Crypt as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139061
"Adds a new, radiant quest enabled, nordic ruin to the west of Whiterun." "The mod was my Mystic level claim in the Arcane University's course." Looks spooky, thanks

LidsS3L3L released Markarth View Manor as a secnod mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138981
"I've constructed a residence overlooking the city of Markarth. The property is equipped with a bathroom and a toilet and is intended to house my family and 14 housemates."
From a lore friendly house to... this, in one jump. LOL. Okay, but one bath for 14 people?

LilytheKhajiit ported Mckings Dwarven Glasses
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139008
Her second mod after a 2 year absence, and only one model got ported, and it needs to be spawned so there are questions... Pass, But welcome back

Let's see... JobiWanUK is still using eleven labs to add to the vanilla game.

Shouts of Stallholders
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139025
"Adds new lines for all vanilla market stall sellers to attract you to their stall" It does add more variety. Check out the video for some samples. The lines are in the correct voices, but they don't all quite fit the character. Worth a listen. Thanks

TheStealthArcher released Practical Potions for the Aspiring Explorer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138998
"While doing a poison build, I found it difficult to remember the best recipes for poisons and kept tabbing out to check the wiki, so I decided to add an ingame book to store the recipes. This was a big improvement, but I thought it'd be more immersive if the potions had interesting names (rather than just Damage Health Poison, etc), so I expanded my mod to rename certain mixtures as well."

The book is 'authored' by Zaria, and is found on her counter. contains 6 poison recipes (The title is practical poisons... typo?) Downloaded

rhonjhonson released Wisp ball
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138985
"You throw a wisp to a monster and the wisp will follow nearby monster" Well, they can't all be gems LOL. this is considered a destruction spell. Your game your way. Pass

Tyrthemis released High Poly Sweet Rolls - Smaller
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138955
"This is the High Poly Sweet Roll model, but its 45% of the size." I always wondered why a sweet roll was the size of a bunt cake. Now it's a roll. Requires the original mod. Works with the Sweet roll variants mod. This one gets a cookie

knightradiant2 released Some Shrooms - High Poly Mushrooms
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139045
"Replaces the old models with new high poly ones for several of the skyrim mushrooms!" Well it does get rid of the tentacles on the glowing mushrooms, and optionally makes Namira's rot luminescent. Worth a look. The old cat will stick with Halk Hogan's, but thanks

Skyking Alchemy Ingredients
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/139036
"An all in one texture and mesh pack for Skyrim alchemy ingredients. Featuring 2k textures and new meshes for many ingredients found in Skyrim, this mod's goal is to give you a single solution to retexture your alchemy ingredients." And they look good too!

It's hard to tell if this was a fork off their total overhaul, or new work. These are all basic textures and meshes. They do not appear to include animations or particle lights. Thanks

And we'll finish up today with a hot one by IconicDeath

Conflagration - Remastered Fire Effect Textures
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138994
"Next gen remastering of the fire effect textures to high definition" Make sure to read the compatibility section, Works with some fire mods, but not others. The old cat will stick with Wizkid, but these are worth a look, and a cookie.

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 13th of Morning Star. Wage slaves lament the weekend is over. Hide if you can, or work if you must, It's Morndas again. 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 Arpeggio, and the biscuits are Sweet Loren's sugar cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new with the usual eclectic mix of jiggles and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or two.

VendeClarion released two today, and both are interesting

Faction Masks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138885
A nice twist, it doesn't add masks, it alters existing items in related locations. You'll want to read the mod page.

Abandoned Prison - Standing Stones Add-on.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138908
"This mod simply adds all vanilla standing stones on a shelf in Abandoned Prison, to be used with Alternate Start and Humble Beginnings - A Lightweight Class Mod. But can be used without." The old cat uses a book in the cell that allows you to pick your 'birth sign'. Not an unreasonable cheat. Thanks

kahvipannu84 released Draugr npc armor Cubemaps
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138880
"Adds missing cubemap reflections to (npc) Draugr armors." A little too shiny for an old cats taste, but an improvement to be sure. Thanks

SKYKLF released Dragonsreach Water Displacement Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138934
Adds the missing ripples when you swim in the pools. Another of those tiny fixes you can't unsee LOL. Thanks, the old cat never noticed that before.

sothasimp released Rustic Repose - A Common Bed Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138889
"Here's some rustic common beds for the mines, shacks and farmhouses of Skyrim. BOS Color Variance and Use Those Blankets patches available as always :)Here's some rustic common beds for the mines, shacks and farmhouses of Skyrim. BOS Color Variance and Use Those Blankets patches available as always :)" I like the look of the frame. It would match up with Renthal's new chairs quite well. Not thrilled with the wood textures though. Looks more like a salted pretzel than debarked wood. Pass, but nicely done.

Lastarvek's Serana
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138873
"Here is my take on everyone's favourite vampire princess." Definitely going for that goth by choice look. Interesting. Thanks

Not really a mod of the day, but we'll finish up with a first mod for once.

Hag Alchemy by gardaland as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138961
"Add unholy options to your magic arsenal, from brews to poisons, this mod has all the tools you need to defile your way to success. Doesn't touch the regular alchemy system."

Not the old cat's cuppa... he couldn't deal with the skin shaders, but the concept that the hags have their own form of alchemy has merit "from a time before men or mer" Only there have not been many alchemy tables in hog locations the old cat can remember. This mod evidently uses the few that exist and flags them.

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!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 12th of Morning Star and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons will be full tonight, and the goddess' crazy puppies will be making mischief so be on your guard. Anyway, it's time for this one to tend the inn again. 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 Ginger Zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 60 new mods Mostly jiggles, dangles, accessories, patches and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa... definitely a fresh cuppa.

RickFastly79 released Tundra Driftwood Remover as their second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138789
"Simply removes the "TreeTundraDriftWoodTree01-02" meshes, resulting in a uniform look for the tundra, especially with green tundra overhauls" This is the follow up to remove tundra shrubs. The old cat is sensing a pattern here LOL.

AKColdCuts released Alvor's House Reimagined
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138808
"Reimagined Avlor's Home by turning the upstairs into a Blacksmith shop, moving the living space downstairs, adding a nook for the daughter, and a bedroll by the fire for Hadvar or the player." Your game your way. Alvor services the mill not the army, but okay, why not?

While we're already in Riverwood...

murrayj released two today. Ice dragon fight fix, and Camilla Gets Married
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/murrayj/mods?gameId=1704
She'll marry whom ever you decide to help.

And while we're talking about weddings...

davidgilbertking released Argonian Engagement Ring
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138787
"The ring is craftable and wearable. Requires 1 silver ingot and 3 flawless amethysts to make. CCOR patch available. In the CCOR recipe, the silver ingot is replaced with a silver ring." (Awww, In real life Polina said yes. Congratulations David)

And finally, The great humanitarian and conservationist TCBFlash has followed up on their No fall damage for flying mammoth mod, by protecting deer from the Skyrim gravity.

No Fall Damage for Deer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138813
"Flying deer can now land softly without dying or getting hurt. (Vanilla or Skytest Realistic Animals versions available)"

Next up... No fall damage for horses and they get the hat trick

And that will do for today. 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!