Modding on the Spectrum

Goooooooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 14th of Second Seed and a very quiet predawn here at the inn. This is okay. It makes sweeping the floors that much easier. The blessed moons have set so we're safe from the goddess' crazy puppies for now. The full moons have passed, but they're still gibbous. Be on your guard for another day or two at least. Anyway, 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 Inspirazione a Venezia, and the fresh biscuits will have to wait on Ah'vrie's visit to the markets a little later, but there are plenty of classic Chocolate chips to tide us over for now. Checking the hot sheets we have 41 new mods and about a dozen want a closer look. Let's dive right in with a fresh cuppa.

First a quick shout out to kuroishitam for Chaurus Hatch - OIF
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149989
"Another mod to fuel your nightmare, this mod add chaurus nymph which spawns everytime you disturb their egg sacs. Enjoy!" *shudders* not for this old cat, but nice. LOL

dBottle released two today.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/dBottle/mods?gameId=1704
Mesh Glow Removal Project: "Ongoing project to remove the ugly orb like glow from meshes." (They released a CS, light placer mod and patch hub a month ago. Consider this an extension of that. Ah'vrie will label this 'WIP')

Varied Faces of Skyrim: "Uses SkyPatcher to randomize generic NPC faces, making every playthrough more unique." If it makes you happy, why not ;-)

Speaking of light...

Dynamic Interior Ambient Lighting (DIAL) by isoprophlex
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149920
"Dynamically adjusts interior ambient lighting based on the time of day, seamlessly integrating as an addon compatible with any existing lighting mod."

Okay, now this one is worth a look. It looks like it dynamically shifts the interior color palette to the blues at night, not just make it darker. The GIF on the mod page demonstrates it wonderfully. Downloaded for testing. 2 cookies

gera1264 released Better Vanilla Weather
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149975
"Vanilla LE weather with foggy landscapes, increased snow, ash and rain particles density, disabled eye adaptation and bloom" Yeesh, that's setting the bar awful low. This looks exactly as you imagine. Not for old cats but thanks.

Blackread released Darker Cathedral 3D Snow Rocks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149972
"Makes the snowy rocks added by Cathedral - 3D Rocks less bright so they don't stand out as much with darker snow mods." A worthy fix. Thanks. Have a cookie

The Universe calls for a look at moss and Ivy again

Skyking Hanging Moss
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/150002
"Replaces the textures for the hanging moss throughout Skyrim and Solstheim. These textures are offered in 1k, 2k, and 4k versions." These are far superior to the vanilla meshes. Worth a look. Thanks

AlaxoucheModding released Dirt Cliffs Enhancement - High Quality Ivy
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149919
"This mod replaces the vanilla dirt cliff meshes with lush, detailed vines from the High Quality Ivy Mod."

The old cat has mixed feelings on this one. They definitely look better than vanilla by far, and maybe better than a few of the existing overhauls, but it doesn't look correct. The ivy should be hanging like a curtain off the ridge, not growing in the shadow of the overhang like a beard. The old cat will pass, but nice work. Have a cookie

3ncanis released Hanging Moss to High Quality Ivy
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/150007
"Mesh replacer that changes hanging moss to the ivy from fxckthisworld's High Quality Ivy Replacer" Replace all hanging moss with Ivy? Not for old cats, but we love choice. Thanks

Lets see... Mistborn Eyes by megaman2k (pardon the pun)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/150001
"Adds a small selection of new eyes." Some interesting colors, The ringed orange violet and jade could all be interesting. Thanks

RaddusX released Dynamic Body Hair Overlays - Growing and Shaveable Hair (NSFW)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/150015
"Growing & shaveable hair using RaceMenu body overlays! (face, hands, & feet support coming soon)" Support for followers also in the works. Lot's of possibilities here, and not just for the one handed gaming crowd. Think 5 o'clock shadows, and scruffy beards after a few days of dungeon crawling. Could even pave the way for barbers as a merchant mechanic... The old cat hopes this develops further. Thanks for sharing.

We'll finish up with a quest mod today.

Miasma by Renacles
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149879

"Miasma is a medium-sized quest that will take you through the Ashlands of Solstheim as you assist a member of Argonia's An-Xileel in taking down a rogue Telvanni wizard. The quest features new locations, a temporary companion, and plenty of spells and equipment for the player to find throughout the story."

And nothing at all to do with sleeping gas Looks like some nice level design. New dungeons to crawl and loot to gather. Seems a perfect way to finish up. 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 13th of Second Seed, 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 Classic Ristretto, and the old cat is having banana bread with his coffee for once. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or two.

KitzMods released Rorikstead Revitalized as their second mod. Welcome back
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149857
Swaps out a few houses in Rorikstead with Whiterun transplants. If it makes you happy. Thanks

7isek released Hand Pawpads (Oblivion inspired Khajiit hands)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149844
"Oblivion like Khajiit pawpads on hands. Many textures available (Striped, Leopard, Alternatives, Lioness, Better Khajiit...) in 3 base colors (Black/grey/pink * your character tint). For both male and female characters. Normal map for nice hand texture included. Optional ja-Kha'jay Khajiits patch included." Far be it for an old cat to argue Khajiit being shown some love. And versions available for most Khajiit overhauls as welkl. Thanks

Vayura returns with Vergis Ancient vessels
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149915
"Another replace of two burial canopies for ancient ruins." An interesting model. Beautiful work. Not sure about the glowing cracks... looks like something is trying to escape ;-) Thanks

tcbflash is still trying to slow the game... two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/tcbflash/mods?gameId=1704
Slower swimming, and slower stamina regen at low health. There is some merit to slowing the game down, but combat debuffs are always tricky to keep in balance. Thanks

Lets see... TheOneTrueFuzzBeed is modding mod added doors
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149931
A couple of cities of the north patches, and Riverwood has wall patch. Thanks

llLilyll released Girls of Whiterun Npc Replacers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149960
"14 Replacer female Npc Whiterun. Adrianne, Ahlam Arcadia Carlotta Hulda Irileth, Jenassa, Ysolda, Uthgerd, Saadia, Olfina, Saffir, Danica and Lydia. Use your Default body & Textures."

The invasion of the twenty somethings continues. They're not bad, just way too young. Hulda's hair makes this one question Lilly's taste though lol.

Okay that was it, but the old cat couldn't end the day there... just couldn't

Dragonbone Horse Armor (Death Charger) by GildyBoye
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149950

Embrace the meme, Live the meme, Be the meme... and laugh at yourself hysterically

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!

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 12th of Second Seed. Wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can, or work if you must, it's Morndas again. The blessed moons are full tonight which doesn't help. Anyway, 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 Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are classic sugar cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye this day.

We'll start with an apology and a welcome to GracefulStrings
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/GracefulStrings/mods?gameId=1704
She's been adding playable instruments in their 'Dragon Bard' series. The models look really good. Worth a look, and a cookie. Sorry I missed their first last week.

kuroishitam is still finding interesting uses for OIF. BA is not going to like this one.

Emergency Firewood - Break Wooden Object Into Firewood - OIF
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149812
"This mod will enable you to break wooden objects and turn them into firewoods, because why not?" Smashing crates and barrels creats firewood and spills the contents. Thanks

Sorry BA, Barrels are no longer safe to hide in. This one gets a cookie

Lets take a peek under the hood...

NifCity - Nif Batch Blender Importer for PyNifly_and_Niftools by 1990srider
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149772
"This batch imports large nif layouts from cells in the CK. This is a tool for Blender not a mod." The old cat may not be a modeler, but recognizes the power of being able to open and edit exterior childworld nifs in Blender. Nice work. Have a cookie

Dynamic Stacked Object Models by Shekhinaga
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149850
"Powerful SKSE plugin that changes the meshes of stacked items dynamically."

Having personally stacked things in a bucket in the CK only to have them explode when you enter the cell... (Havok bombs) This is a three cookie concept that needs testing.

lets see... Hishigami released Book Covers Skyrim - SkyPatched Missing Books
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149814
"Skypatches the remaining vanilla book models (including notes, skill books, journals, and quest-related books) not already covered by SICreef's Book Covers Skyrim - SkyPatched."

LOL, A skypatched patch for a skypatcher mod. Try saying that three times fast

JPSteel2 Small Nordic Tent Animated - Utenlands blue patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149824
We normally don't bother with patches, but this is a combo that caught the old cat's eye. A nicer animated small tent for Campfire. What's not to like. Have a cookie

dffhxc returns with Barsets
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149836
"New textures for bar counters and store shelves, my meshes should overwrite others"

Quite pretty actually, They have a very Victorian flavor to them. A little clean for Skyrim, but nicely done. Available in 4k x2k, 2k x 2k, and 2k by 1k. Very thoughtfull. Have a cookie

And finally just for fun, not exactly a mod of the day

Truly Catlike Khajiit - Preset Pack by xSkulleh
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149855
"Contains a set of presets utilizing an edited Khajiit face shape to be more "catlike""

Ah'vrie is much more handsome than that. If this one tries to edit Ah'vrie's head Ah'vrie will return the favor... with his claws.

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 Sundas the 11th of Second Seed and 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 Still Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are chocolate chunk.

Checking the hot sheets we have 59 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

remiremsleep released Transmute Gold Ore to Septims as a first mod. Welcome
"magical wizardry stuuff turns yeeloww rocks (1 Gold Ore) to dough (50 Septims)"
No link needed, thanks for sharing.

Kaedevirus released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Kaedevirus/mods?gameId=1704
Emergency Fireball Gives you a once a day "oh @#$!" power, and Better Transmute Ore (Now Even Better)

It's going to be one of 'those' days LOL

WTSunrise630 released Plain Inns
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/146470
"A super lightweight interior overhaul of vanilla inns. ESL flagged." Very light, adds an HF oven, and improved food clutter. Not bad at all for keeping a vanilla flavor. 1 cookie

Likenstien released Battle Cry and Berserker Rage Swap
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149716
"Teency mod that swaps the Orcish Berserker Rage to the Nords and the Nordic Battle Cry to the Orcs." Ah'vrie can actually see this swap. Interesting mod choice. Have a cookie

tcbflash released Slow At Low Health
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149790
"Speed penalty when health falls below 30%, and double the penalty at below 15%... The speed debuffs are 10 and 20 percent respectively." You can't fault the thinking, but the fact that it doesn't apply to NPCs makes it not for old cats. If it was everyone..? Thanks

BlackWolf24 released HD Crostatas
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149705
"Just a little mod which retextures the 3 Crostata's from the Hearthfire DLC"
Very yummy looking. The old cat sees this one putting out an entire food overhaul mod eventually. Nice models worth a look, and a cookie.

And our mod of the day is not for arachnophobics. First, Ah'vrie loves this mod, but it will never make it into the old cat's game LOL

Spiders Hatch - OIF by kuroishitam
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149760
"You will no more disturb spider egg sacs, because mini spiders can hatch and attack you!" *shudders* requires Object impact framework.

Love the idea... makes my skin crawl LOL. 2 cookies

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the old cat needs more coffee. We-B-Open!

Goooooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 10th of Second Seed and a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are gibbous tomorrow and full on Morndas, but the goddess' crazy puppies are already out and about. Be on your guard, and keep those silver weapons close. It is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend off with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. As this one's mother liked to say. A happy fire warms more than the room. Now to compost the ash, scrub the kettles, and put fresh water water to the flame.

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are Strawberry thumbprint. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.

Mrliverdog released Remove Cloaks - Campfire as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149658
"This is a mod to remove all of the campfire mod's cloaks from vendor lists, crafting menus and all other aspects where they appear in the game. Part of a larger personal project of mine- I thought I would upload in case it benefits anyone else." Thanks for sharing

DrPharmDawg released Roleplaying in Skyrim - Race Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149544
"Roleplay focused race overhaul. Minimal race forms changes for compatibility, and abilities designed for deeper character development" Excuse please, thanks. This one adds... Meh, Read the page. Another set of reasonable if meaningless choices for the pile.

Truthsnark released Diverse Simple Enchanting Tables
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149587
"Diversifies enchanting tables using Base Object Swapper" Removes the skull in favor of a small stand with one 9 uninteresting bits of random clutter... Thanks?

BlackWolf24 released HD Meat
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149625
"This one took a little more time, anyway another of my hd projects are finished, and this time its all the meat which got reskinned. Which means both the raw and cooked version is made into one mod."

Looks yummy, the cooked horse meat looks more spoiled than cooked in the picture, but everything else looks good. Have a cookie

And we'll finish up with the teenage takeover by llLilyll

Shields Sister HPH Npc Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149650
"Shields Sister Npc Replacers. Use your Default body & Textures." Pretty, but they don't look quite old enough to drink mead. Why not, Thanks

And that will do for today, the ale was delivered on time, and the new batch of mead is ready so drink up. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and ale braised saber cat for the late meal. As always we'll have a kettle of 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!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 9th of Second Seed and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons are nearly full, and you have been warned. Show up at the inn smelling of wet dog and you'll be tasting the old cat's mace not his mead... What? Oh, It's a cat thing. Anyway, 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... after this one returns from the markets later. Checking the hot sheets we have 53 new mods from the usual suspects. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

salvador245 released Dialogue Changes and other changes... No link needed but Welcome
"A fix to change the Opening Scene Overhaul SE mod & the Patch mod for it. After I made the 2 carriages, Hadvar's horse, and Tullius horse to move slower in speed, I then edited the carriage ride scene so it starts at 42 seconds in I believe. I also changed the Alduin attack scene in Helgen so its timed right with 1st dialogue & voice."

Thanks, the files are flagged suspicious, and it's also a patch for a problem you created.
We were all young once ;-)

EdragonGhostmage released Jarrin Root Has lingering damage health as their first. Welcome
"Jarrin root now has the alchemy effect of lingering Damage health" ... ? It's an instant kill poison, who cares what else it does? If it makes you happy, great. Thanks for sharing

bool1332 released Craftable Exterior Alchemy Lab and Enchanting Table...
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149528
"This mod adds extra crafting stations to the exteriors of your purchased land: an alchemy lab and an enchanter's table. There's also a cooking spit available to craft but only in the Falkreath homestead. Comes with an optional tweak to add more building materials to the starting chest to make it easy to build these crafting stations."

Why not? Your game your way. Couldn't put them behind the quarry, or next to the stable? Not for old cats but thanks

LaughOften97 released Medieval Appearance Font Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149563
"I made a font replacement for myself today and I though to share it with everyone"

And nicely done I might add. We haven't seen a font replacer in a while, and this one is definitely worth a look. And a cookie. I probably would remove the console menu font, as not friendly to old cat eyes, but nicely done.

Lets see... FaustLerano released Interesting NPCs PLUS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149595
"Changed the appearance of about 200 NPCs from... 3DNPCs."

This one sits squarely in the young and attractive camp At least they're not all supermodels. They are nicely done and worth a look. Thanks.

Speaking of young and attractive...

llLilyll released Riverwood Female NPC Replacer Esl
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149570
"Riverwood Female NPC Replacer" Delphine looks like a petulant teenager Some days are harder than others. Moving right along

The universe has decided we need more standing stone mods! How can an old cat argue?

WhereDeadAngelsLie released Angelic Standing Stones
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149533
"A complete overhaul for the Standing Stones powers." Another for the pile? Maybe not

Ah'vrie likes the thinking here. This one is actually worth reading the mod page. This is the first overhaul that might have an old cat give up on the vanilla 'lover' power. These stones you can actually target to a backstory. If I had one change to request, it's that the 20% archery buff was in stealth not warrior. I posted on the mod page to request an alternate version. Downloaded to endorse.

dBottle released Guardian Stones Sound Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149555
"Replacer for the Guardian Stones sound in Clofas Standing Stones mod." Now this has a very interesting, ominous, epic feel. And it's for the guardian stones. So the first you encounter in a new game. What's not to like? Have a cookie

Standing Stone The Thief by the one and only PSBoss (NSFW)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149553
"Standing Stone: the Thief Replacement + LoadscreenArt" The old cat has no interest in poking the boss, the undisputed king of putting tits on a toaster. He owns it LOL
I know he caters to his fans, but again with the stars He could at least used the actual constellations. Hell maybe he did. Not for old cats.

Priste's Solitude Parallax Ground
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149536
"A simple ground retexture for Solitude, available in 2K, 4K, and 8K" Ugh! Sorry, Ah'vrie is not a fan of the white stone at all. And the ground cover looks like edamame. Not for old cat's but it's not the old cat's game. Thanks for sharing.

We'll finish up with an "It's about bloody time!" mod of the day.

Unique Lumbermill and Waterwheel - Riverwood by Pieter82
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149468
"Replaces the lumbermill and waterwheel in Riverwood with unique models. Implemented with Base Object Swapper, no world space edits"

Pieter, I take back everything I ever said about your ugly food... Well done!

Where to start...
Slat wood roof on a lumber mill. Duh!
Railings, cross braces, a plate and bushing for the axle, And a proper support post for the water side of the axle. This fixes in one shot every complaint the old cat has ever had with the vanilla design... It's Vanilla done right, and even pretty. 3 cookies, instant download.

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. Please don't disturb the old cat propped up on a broom gently snoring in the corner. We-B-Open!

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 8th of Second Seed and another brisk predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons will be full this weekend so be prepared, the goddess' crazy puppies will be out making mischief again. 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 will be Fudge brownie cookies in about 12 minutes. They are already in the oven. Checking the hot sheets we have 44 new from the usual eclectic sources, Let's see what catches an old cats' eye over a fresh cuppa.

Shout out to ApacheMaiden, shes now replacing paintings in paintings replacer mods LOL
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/ApacheMaiden/mods?gameId=1704
If it makes you happy. Thanks for sharing

We'll open up with noob cheats today

GumboMods released Simple Add More Carry Weight MCM as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149442
"This mod adds a basic MCM to the SKY UI that lets you choose how much additional carry weight you want to add to your character." Not going to poke... moving right along

Fghj240 released Training Config as their first SSE mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149505
"Lets you configure the amount of gold it takes to train a level." (The old cat uses a mod that simply removes the multiplier, so this one can't poke ;-) Thanks

riayi released Extended Disenchanting
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149469
"A mod that allows most artifacts and magic gear in the base game, Dragonborn, Hearthfire, and Dawnguard to be disenchanted so you can learn their magic. If there's some fiddly script related to the magic unexpected results may occur."
Bloodskal blade, and Aetherial crown are included? ... Not saying a word. Hard Pass

lounj released Warm Apple Night
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149420
"My first time using Creation Kit has resulted in Warm Apples. I miss Joe Pera Talks With You, so here are some Warm Apples. They are apples, but they are Warm. They give you 25% resist frost for 5 mins and you'll regain 25 health points. They regrow your soul, basically." Okay, this one gets a cookie. Who doesn't like baked apples.

lets see... Petepocalypse released Ayleids Equip Armor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/82810
"Ayleid Wights will now visually equip and unequip armor when looted, allowing the player to loot and wear the previously unobtainable Ancient Ayleid armor, and craft it into brand new Ayleid armor." More or less an addon for "The cause"

The old cat has to admit the 'repaired' ancient armor does look good. Not fond of the cube maps though... a little too shiny where it shouldn't shine (cloth)

TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released Green Thumb - Lush Cities of Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149515
"Adds thematic greenery to the more barren cities of Skyrim"

No it adds ivy to every bloody roof in the game and looks ridiculous, especially in the northern regions, but your game your way LOL. Thanks for sharing

We'll finish up with a little touch of modding sanity.

slightly Better Rope Bridges by FrankBlack
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149446
"A mesh replacer that further SMIMs the rope bridges found in mines and stockade camps. Inspired by rope bridges in Oblivion Remastered."

Okay, This takes Skeever's recent bridge mod to an all new level. These look like actual bridges now. "I" would walk on these over a deep ravine. Nuph said. This is a two cookie mod, another instant download, and an obvious mod of the day. This is actually a patch for Skeever's mod which is required.

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 7th of Secons Seed and a chilly predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons will be full this weekend so it's time to hone those silver weapons again. Anyway, it's 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 are classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 47 new from the usual sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa...

SomeRooster released The Bonds of Nature as a first SSE mod after 8 years away. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149426
"A very small quest mod about marriage." And that's basically all the info you given. Thanks

fabiojoose released Exquisite Rings as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149382
"You are not the only person finding unique items while fishing. Eight new rings were added with unique effects. They are sold by a fisherman at Windhelm Docks." Thanks, as long as this one doesn't have to fish them up LOL

BlackWolf24 released HD Soups and Stews
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149379
"Yet another HD project of mine is finally finished and this time its a food one it simply retextures all soups and stews in the game from extreme low 256x256 into 1K."

Looks a heck of a lot better than their fox retex, but could also use updated normal maps. Looks good... Muscle soup? there are no muscles in Skyrim (Other than on the Nords LOL)

Santheos released Moon Crests in North and East Tower
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149395
"This little mod replaces two of the Moon Crests from the Volkihar Courtyard into the North/East Tower. The third Moon Crest is not touched." Basically just an excuse to search the towers. Serves no other purpose. Thanks

ApacheMaiden is still at it. 5 more painting mods since yesterday morning
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/ApacheMaiden/mods?gameId=1704
If it makes you happy... Thanks for sharing

More active effects icon sets... Do these come in threes like sneezes and death?

Dragonborn Reskin - STB Active Effects by borokoshow
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149364
"A hand-drawn style reskin for the STB Active Effects mod!" Thanks

Zero Active Effects Icons for SkyUI by rijosan
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149361
"Fresh icons. The traditional icons(nordic, Oblivionesque) were reworked with the primary aim of making them more intuitive and understandable. Sort of. My intention was a colorful set but also made a white minimal art style icons."

And that brings us to a very interesting mod of the day... Beat the drums

Unique Gildergreen by HamsterSensei12
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149390
"The Gildergreen is a central landmark in Skyrim's most important city, Whiterun. The vanilla tree, however, is somewhat lacklustre. This mod gives the Gildergreen and related trees new models."

"Specifically, it replaces:

The dead Gildergreen tree
the Eldergleam tree
the rejuvenated Gildergreen tree
the planted Eldergleam sapling
the regrown Gildergreen (if using a mod that regrows the tree)."

Works with seasons, Gildergreen regrown, and Gildergreen grows. Uses models from GIRTH, and Nature of the wild lands with permission. The models are beautiful, and the author replacing all versions of the growing tree, as well as the Eldergreen itself was very well thought out. Looks great, and very unique. 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 Fredas the 6th of Second Seed and thank the divines, the weekend is nigh. Ah'vrie woke to the smell of water. That usually means a storm is coming. It's much too early for the monsoons, but the desert Adores a little pop up storm from time to time. Ah'vrie loves to see the mountains carpeted in flowers. The desert in bloom is a wonder of Kyne. Anyway, it's time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are Ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 49 new mods with enough jiggle to trigger Nirnquake sensors in Bravil as always. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

We''l start off with Good Old Vanilla Landscapes by nowiam and an apology. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/nowiam/mods?gameId=1704
The old cat missed their first two mods a month ago. (Covering Whiterun in moss didn't catch the eye;-)

"All Vanilla landscape related textures upscaled from scratch with generative AI, including terrain, mountains, dirtcliffs, roads, plants, trees and grass. Complex material textures and complex vanilla grass." It's a true vanilla upscale right down to the bad blending. Nicely done if you want to keep the original feel, but also support complex materials. Complete with a statics folder for those using Majestic mountains. This one gets a cookie

Boom356 released The Homestead Mod as their second. Welcome back
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149314
It's a materials bat file for building HF houses, only the amounts are utterly ridiculous... 50,000 hinges? Nice idea, hard pass on stupid, but thanks.

GBRhino released You're given a million gold but... as a second mod. No link for this one. you're chased forever by an unkillable mudcrab... Moving right along

Lets finish up the newbie offerings with something unexpected. This is how it's done...

zandk released Mixwater Mill Little Expansion as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149275
"This mod slightly expands Mixwater Mill by adding new buildings and residents."

The old cat is generally not fond of most 'expansion' mods because they are usually a bit over the top and ruin the vanilla 'flavor' of the setting. This mod adds a small farm house, and a couple of outbuildings along with a small foot bridge that not only fits the location, but adds to the vanilla feel perfectly. Exactly what you would expect to grow around a standalone mill. This one gets it. 2 cookies

jamiedow99 released three in the last day
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/jamiedow99/mods?gameId=1704
All tweaks to powers. Tweaks to nighteye, and a toggle for slow time. Thanks.

ApacheMaiden released 4 today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/ApacheMaiden/mods?gameId=1704
adds excaliber, and several painting mods (This one has a thing for Xena) Thanks

Lets see... mizunakun released Gore Enhanced Settings - Sanguine Symphony
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149311
Just config files, either less blood splatter, or pools of the stuff. Your choice. Thanks

Vayura released Vergis tankard as her third mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149298
"Another new mesh and textures for basic tankard :)" We've certainly seen a lot of replacers for the basic tankard in this game over the years. Most either ugly or over the top. It's very refreshing to see a simple glazed ceramic mug. Beautiful textures, and the painted Celtic weave fits in perfectly. 4K and 2K, This one gets two cookies.

STBteam released STB Active Effects
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/140002
"replaces the standard SkyUI HUD effect icons with a flexible widget, adding an opportunity to customize position, scale and time/magnitude of effect to display. The mod also supports custom icons. SKSE plugin."

Full disclosure the old cat is not fond of the active effects icons, but then this one plays with the hud off most of the time. This catches the eye because of it's flexibility. It allows just the scalable base icon, and offers the choice to add duration bars, countdown timers, source indicators, or all of the above. We love choice, and so do they. Have a cookie

CCs Remastered Murals Redone
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149292
"This reupload is a complete scratch-built overhaul of the unfinished mural retexture. Enjoy Quixel Megascans surfaces, ESRGAN‐upscaled normal maps, custom AO, curvature and high-pass detail, and modern BC1/BC7 compression. Available in 8K, 4K and 2K."

CC got modernized LOL. Welcome back ClearanceClarence, you've been missed

And we'll finish up with Alternate High Poly Head by DonCalzone
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/148541
"A revised, standalone version of KouLeifoh's High Poly Head SE" Make sure to read the mod page, this is not a replacer so as not to break existing facial sculpting on mod using HPH SE.

"Features:
-New Option for Face Part in the Head tab of RaceMenu to both male and female characters for Human, Elf, and Orc races (no beast races yet)
-Removed unnecessary/excess vertices
-Fixed split edges
-Fixed broken morphs
-Perfect symmetry for easier external editing
-Slightly Improved UVs"

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 Morndas the 5th of Second Seed, and wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. hide if you can or work if you must it's Morndas again. 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 have yet to be determined. Checking the hot sheets we have 60 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa. Definitely a fresh cuppa...

Pedrosian96 released Ritual Craft - Alternative Unique Unlock Crafting. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149197
"Allows the player to craft all sorts of Skyrim, Dawnguard, and Dragonborn unique weapons armors amulets and items at a forge without perks or smithing points being required, instead demanding difficult and sometimes extreme item requirements as an alternative to repetitive / unwanted questlines or dungeons." Perfect... turning a tedious grind into a tedious and annoying grind. Your game your way (The follow up mod will add all the hard to find items to Belethor's merchant chest )

xposeded released HitMarker as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149179
"HitMarker is a SKSE UI plugin that shows a "X" mark at your crosshair when you hit a valid target for a short period of time, like most modern FPS games do." Your game your way, My reticle is a dot, Making it bigger than vanilla so it can momentarily blink red doesn't appeal to me, but it's not the old cat's game. Thanks

QoolaidGaming released Dibellan Charms - Unarmored Gameplay. Welcome as well.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149195
"This mod adds invisible-when-equipped jewelry called charms that can hold enchantments for you." Oh goody, now you can play the game naked and still be armored. 9 out of 10 one handed gamers approve. The tenth was still holding out and unavailable for comment.

Moving right along...

noextrac released Welcoming Inns of Skyrim - Well Lit Entrances
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149239
"Adds light sources (braziers, lanterns, and candles) to the entrances of inns. Makes entrances much more warm and inviting to guests. Great for weather/lighting mods that make nights very dark." See a need, fill a need. The old cat's only issue is the candles outside the doors would stay lit for about 10 seconds. They should have used multiple lanterns. This one gets a cookie.

tcbflash released Potions - Combine and Upgrade
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149226
"Combine smaller potions together to make upgraded versions. 3 minor healing makes 1 regular healing potion for example..." Another for the pile in this case, but not a bad idea. There's an option to use Campfire's 'create item' menu instead of the cook fire. Thanks

yag1z released Quaking Aspen Bark
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149242
"This is a Quaking Aspen bark texture. Bethesda did include real Quaking Aspen trees for the Rift, complete with accurate trunk textures—but they were very low quality. Not anymore!" 4K x 1K tree bark for vanilla aspen trees. Looks good, unfortunately the pattern of the darker sections is a noticeably repeating pattern. Thanks

BlindxIo released Blueberries
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149186
"A quick replacer for the blueberry bushes introduced by "More Growable Plants SE" by Dracula420" The old cat uses that mod and this is a major improvement. Thanks

Truthsnark released Gem Replacer - Vanilla and Quest
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/149217
"Multilayer parallax mesh and texture replacer for vanilla gems, with optional quest gem replacer offering additional colors and shape options." Another for this pile as well. This mod does include retextures for marks of Dibella, The eyes of the flalmer, and Olava's tokens. Worth a look. Thanks

And finally well finish up today with a new take on leveling

Natural Learning - A Passive Skilltree by Zzyxzz
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/148990
"Your character now grows naturally based on the skills you use — even without spending perk points. Gain progress and power passively for a more rewarding and immersive experience." This doesn't change perks trees or points at all, it offers passive buffs you acquire without knowing during your journey based solely on the skills you use.

This needs testing in a new game, but sounds like a very natural way to become OP over time LOL. worth a look and a cookie. The old cat might give this one a go.

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