Modding on the Spectrum

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas, the 9th of Evening Star, and a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and we have survived another Morndas so this is good no. It is time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 37 new mods with lots of jangle and accessories and patches as always. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

SelestialLuna released Wa Ribbon-Vanilla style retexture as her second mod.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/SelestialLuna/mods?gameId=1704
Her first was a simple recolor the old cat missed last week. Welcome

TheJibbus released Basic Bags of Holding also as a second mod. Welcome back
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166623
"Adds Bags of Holding hidden around Skyrim. Open them from your menu to access their inventories!"

24 total scattered around the map, in four sizes. The larger ones are in boss chests. The old cat sort of likes this one. The carry weight buffs are not unreasonable as the inventory space is limited. As cheats go, this one is cookie worthy, if only from a 'cleans the menus' perspective IE: put all your for sale potions in a bag to declutter the ones you use. Thanks

kuroishitam released Magical Gacha Box - OIF
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166580
"This mod adds a gacha box that you can buy to get various items depending on the rarity." Oh goody... Loot boxes come to skyrim. PASS LOL

kukatsuo released Hand placed ore vein
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166581
"Skyrim will have much more ore vein"

Not thrilled with the execution. Too many, questionable placement, and they stick out. at least in both pics. your game your way. Thanks

GabonZ released No Idle Vanity Camera SKSE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166614
"Lightweight SKSE plugin that completely disables the idle rotating vanity camera around the player character, works on both new and existing saves"

It never bothered the old cat, but thanks. We love choice

Lets see... yewido6031 added a volume slider to GBK Waves Reborn. Thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166603

VendeClarion released Simple Liveable Vanilla Shacks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166594
"This mod adds some crafting stations in some vanilla shacks/cottages to allow the player to use them as a temporary base/player home"

Ah'vrie likes some placements better than others, but we like the idea of not having to return to the cities, or your player home for basic crafting. Over all, not bad. Thanks

BennyClams released Dwemer Pocket Dimension
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166429
"Dwemer Pocket Dimension adds a portable shelter..." ah excuse me... Plenty of room on that pile. Thanks

AlaxoucheModding released Oui Oui Baguette - A Bread Expansion
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166585
"Expands bread with a new variety of 10 bread meshes, dynamically distributed to the world thanks to Base Objects Swapper and optionally, Container Item Distributor!"

Variety is always welcome. Some nice models as well. What no croissant? With a title like that? LOL Definitely worth a look and some butter and cheese. Thanks

And something different for the top slot. (NSFW!)

Aurelyas' Body (3BA Bodyslide Preset) by Saphii2812
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166591
"A 3BA Bodyslide Preset with slim(mer) Proportions, a bit Pear-shaped and suitable for normal Gameplay and Screenarchery."

It's so rare to see petite and well proportioned with the current glut of shrunken headed big bottom waifus with antigravity breast implants, that it stands out enough to demand recognition. This one should be added to your Obody config. Nicely done.

And that will do for today. The fire 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 Morndas the 8th of Evening Star, and wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. It's a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have begun to wane, so we're safe from the goddess' crazy puppies for a while, 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 Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are oatmeal cranberry. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.

Towers6291 released Cut The Grind as there first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166516
A very OP cheat chest, with rings that push the crafting exploits. Typical, Thanks.

ghostofhelgen is still downscaling Mihail. Today it's foxes, thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166488

euTHEgusta is still giving NPCs SMP hair replacements, today it's Ivarstead, thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166537

We have two that peek under the hood.

whiterung released Disassociate POV Hotkey from Favorite Item
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166569
"Now you can change the POV key (change from 1st person to 3rd person) without affecting the favorite item key." Could be useful for some. Thanks

RTobiWanKenobi released Magicka based charge time
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166498
"This mod increases the charge time of spell linearly after magicka falls below 100. For the player and NPCs."

This is actually a well thought out mechanic, that would be very annoying in a pitched battle as a mage. Requires DMMF.

Vader6666 released Longboat Crib
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166496
"Someone wanted a crib for Fertility mode, so i made one" This gets the Aww award for the day. LOL Only you can tell this one has never been a parent. Spindly legs, no sides, and much too small... But it is a fantasy game, so well done. Thanks

yoshiki's renovation - Vilmeyr INN
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166571
"Immersive renovation for Vilmeyr INN" Why is it when crap is added that makes no sense at all they always call it immersive? I don't mean to poke, but a statue of a greybeard facing the wrong way and hay on the tables is NOT immersive Keep at it though. We all started somewhere.

baudelairienne released Dawnguard NPC - Gelebor and Vyrthur
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166524
"A replacer for Gelebor and Vyrthur from Dawnguard." Not a bad look. Ah'vrie is not sure why the vampire has 'more color' than the normal snow elf? But they look fitting, and we love choice, so thanks.

We'll finish up today with a little mod by FrankBlack

Animated Objects Overhauled aka That is NOT a spoon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166533
"A mesh and texture replacer that overhauls some of the animated objects previously missed in other mods." This is a work in progress, expect updates.

And some of those 'little fixes' you can't unsee once pointed out. LOL Instant download. Thanks Frank. Have a cookie, which is something on a Morndas ;-)

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 Sundas the 7th of Evening Star, and a quiet predawn at the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame.

Our brew of the day is Arpeggio extra, and the biscuits will be apricot thumbprint in a little while. The ovens are still warming up. Checking the hot sheets we have 57 new, and a few caught the eye. Lets see what did over a fresh cuppa...

thelonelyones released Glorious Windstad Manor - Build With Gold as their first mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166441
"A patch to make the stunning Glorious Windstad Manor by Cursedobjects buildable with just gold instead of vast materials"

Nice, sets virtually all of the interior materials @ 50 septims, so the house costs about the same as Proudspire to decorate it. Offered as is, does not affect the exterior build. Thanks

care4somegopher released Friendly Giant Riverwood
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166414
"Adds a friendly giant in the hills between Riverwood and Bleak Falls Barrow."

And a bloody huge giant at that LOL, Good thing he's friendly. Why not?

CozySienna released Immersive Flying Books
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166415
"Adds a little touch of magic! This mod adds several books flying in alchemist shops, Dragonsreach Farengar's room, and the entrance of the Blue Palace. Comes with fomod with patches for JK's and COTN. ESL-flagged."

If it has no purpose, and fits no established lore, just call it immersive

Fartquad returns with two mods after a two year absence
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Fartquad/mods?gameId=1704
Whiterun Ingredients adds more ingredients around the city of Whiterun. Useful but the choices and placement are questionable.
Wu9's Animage Spells adds 10 new legendary animal summons. Looks like a port, but only mentions the name. Thanks

ghostofhelgen optimized and downscaled Mihail geese and owls . Thanks
Https:/next.nexusmods.com/profile/ghostofhelgen/mods?gameId=1704

llLilyll released Interesting NPCs(3DNPC) Follower and Wives Skypatcher Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166408
A dozen NPCs, consistent with her unique style. Thanks

Teenagers wearing mommy's wigs? LOL The old cat likes Jade.

mahbo1 released Brelyna DF Edit Skypatched, but several slipped through the cracks
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/mahbo1/mods?gameId=1704
They all have an interesting and unique look so Ah'vrie will link the group. Thanks

And our mod of the day is actually an addon to JaySerpa's Infiltration - Quest Expansion

TS Treva's Watch Expansion by TSarGR
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166426
"This mod expands upon Infiltration - Quest Expansion by jayserpa by turning Treva's Watch into a small vanila+ settlement if the player sides with Stalleo."

And to be honest, not badly done. It's rough around the edges, but that actually lends itself really well to the location. This one gets a cookie.

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

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 6th of Evening Star, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves rejoice, the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons have set, but they were gibbous last night so keep those silver weapons close for another day at least. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You may want to cover your tankards for a bit, this can get a tad dusty... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. They warm more than the room as this ones mother often said. Now to put fresh water to the flame while this one sweeps and mops the floors, tends the garden, and scrubs the kettles. The life of an innkeeper is glamorous yes, but maybe not for everyone.

Our brew of the day is Pikes roast. Ah'vrie received would by courier that the caravans will be delivering the coffee shipment soon if not today. Our biscuits are Tate's ginger zingers. A good pairing. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new mods, and believe it or not, a few don't have a cup size. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa or two.

burjak released Permafrost Reshade
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166314
"Reshade designed to freeze you to the bone"

Nothing fancy, it basically shifts the color pallet deep into the blues. Thanks, we love choice, but maybe not for old cats.

DreadedJake released Unique Farmhouse Architecture - Anga's Mill Add-On
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166285
"Anga's Mill buildings now match Unique Farmhouse Architecture - Dawnstar"

Ah'vrie usually doesn't cover patches, but Pieter82's mod was wonderfully done, and this is consistent with the flavor of that mod seeing as this mill is in the Pale. Have a cookie

tcbflash released Heavy Armor Skill Tiers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166339
"Introduces 10 "tiers" of Heavy Armor expertise (or lack of), based on your HA Skill, which then affects your speed when wearing full heavy armor."

Some things just make perfect sense. Thanks, You can have a cookie as well

LeoMaximus released Nocturnal Revoiced
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166332
"Revoices Nocturnal giving her a new, more ethereal voice. Now she won't sound like a typical dark elf with a reverb effect!"

The old cat has no trouble saying worth a listen and a look. The voice actress is Katarina C and adding additional much needed voice variety to the game is always cookie worthy when using live actors that fit the roles wonderfully. Thanks.

Grimus4 released Falmer Pods 2K Remake
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166367
"A brand new look for the Falmer Pods that those little fella hop out of =)"

The old cat is not thrilled with the material texture or color pallet, but we love choice. Thanks

Missives - Voice and Quest Expansion by JaySerpa and GiraPomba
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166094
"Do you enjoy the mod Missives? How would you enjoy 20 new types of Missives? What about more voice variety in NPC responses? I've got you covered!"

The old cat still uses Manny's notice board... but might need to rethink that now. The mod adds 20 new type of missive that aren't all fetch quests, and Jay's splicing magic to add new voiced responSes as well. Definitely worth a look, a listen, and a cookie.

And finally Ah'vrie mentioned a new outfit worthy of review, and evidently he was not alone in his thinking...

ELLE - Lastriem by Ellxe
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166180
"A Craftable 3BA - UBE armour. ESL Flagged, highly modular, works with pre update versions."

That says it all. Sexy, fashionable, and with a pirate flair. The old cat could definitely see his female PC wearing this. 2 cookies for the look alone, and expect Xtudo patches as well.

ELLE - Lastriem - PBR by Addidi
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166335

ELLE - Lastriem - Removal Corset by rebouncekiller
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166361

SPID - ELLE - Lastriem for Remiel by Tvirus5087
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166354

Good taste shows ;-)

And that will do for today. The ale is fresh, and the new batch of mead is ready. We'll be serving medallions of venison, marinated in Colovian brandy, and served on a bed of roast potatoes and onions, with a poached egg on top for the early meal. We'll plan the late meal when this one returns from the markets later. This one was thinking carrot, potato and dragon stew if the carrots look fresh.

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

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 4th of Evening Star and it's groundhog day at the inn. The blessed moons are full, the fires stoked, and the water is already bubbling.

Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new mods, lets dive in over a fresh cuppa. This is the short, short version from an aggravated old cat.

itzkira123 released Heart Soul Gem (Grand) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166181
"This mod simply changes the Empty and Filled Grand Soul Gems to be the Crystal Heart model she found."

She made her first mod for her partner. That's cookie worthy. It is missing the world model, and it's a bit low res, but if you'll pardon the pun, it has heart.

Lusuxen released Lockpicking Pro v2 as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166165
This is obviously a port, but no mention of the original author which is rude.

aluucarrd released Werewolves Transform During the Full Moon as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166219
Nice concept, but unfortunately only works on the player, and only if turned by the companions without the console. Thanks

superman22dr released Dibella's Shrine as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165707
"Adds a statue of Dibella at her shrine near Old Hroldan Inn."

The main file is intended for use with Mandragorasprouts Statue, the vanilla version was tested to work with PSBoss' statue, so should work with any replacer. Thanks, downloaded for testing. It fits the shrine well.

XphanOz released SovBarrel01 SMIMED
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166172
"Makes sovbarrel01.nif use the smim barrel01.nif model, keeping the vanilla textures."

Honestly the old cat didn't realize those barrels weren't covered by SMIM already. Thanks

Skytinerant released WTF I Love Vanilla Farmhouses Now
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166145
"Complex material and new normals for vanilla farmhouses."

Their second 'wtf' mod. make sure to read the requirements. this uses Vanilla Remastered by Waqas for the textures, and the PGP-Patcher for parallax support. Thanks

sothasimp released Hovels of Hagravens - A Forsworn Tent and Clutter Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166188
"A 2k/4k replacer for hagraven/forsworn tents and clutter, because why not."

The sewn leather looks good, the old cat is not thrilled with the untrimmed branches on the supports, and as far as the feathers growing out of the support beams...

We love choice, and this is certainly a choice so thanks.

Finally we'll finish up with Skyrim Tranquil Ponds by Wizkid
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166171
"This mod adds lovely ponds that are scattered here and there throughout the Skyrim landscape adding a bit of variety to the environment."

Includes an optional plugin for CC fishing. Skyrim can use a little Zen beauty. This was an immediate download for the old cat. There are 6 ponds in the initial release, but Wiz is in the process of adding two more. Wiz is always cookie worthy.

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

Goooooood Morning Tammriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 3rd of Evening Star and a very chilly predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are Gibbous tonight, so you best hone those silver weapons again, and keep them close. The goddess' crazy puppies are not to be taken lightly. Anyway, the 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 Pike Place and the biscuits are chocolate chunk, or rather will be, as the ovens are still preheating. Checking the hot sheets we have 60 new mods, and as difficult as it may be to believe, several don't jiggle. Let's see what caught an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

solarpowerdwinter released AOF Warmth and Coverage as their second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166098
"Now every vanilla, and even mod added armor should have its own unique warmth and coverage rating based on the armor's weight, class, material, and even AR. I also have modified accessories and weather."

Grain of salt on this one. The old cat likes the concept, but questions the execution. It works with their first mod 'medium armor' but that also includes custom skill trees... There's a vision here that needs a little fleshing out. Needs testing, but thanks

JaytheCub released Primordia - A Race Overhaul as their second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166104
"Primordia is a race overhaul designed to give Lesser Powers and Greater Powers to all the races at t he start of the game. Plus an additional "Paternal Bonus" alongside it"

Seems our misogynist friend forgot the mother. A quick check... Yep exactly what you expect. OP and ignores lore. Plenty of room on the pile. Thanks

Frib released Start out Strong - Fast Character Builder and XP Freezer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166121
"Start a new game as a veteran character! Choose your skill distribution and desired level, then choose a class or build your own! Tired of gaining skills and levels? Freeze almost all XP gain so you'll be forever level 21!"

Now this is more interesting, but you'll want to read the mod page. This is a blending of several mods in the old cat's load order, but with better integration. If restartitis is a thing for you, this is worth a look and a cookie. Thanks, Tracking for now.

Now for a look at patrol prisoners in Skyrim...

KazMiller released SkyPatcher - Truly Neutral Prisoners
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166071
"I decided to fully remake the Truly Neutral Prisoners mod using SkyPatcher - now it's pluginless and doesn't need any patches!" Thank you, have a cookie. No one likes a snitch ;-)

lilebonymace released Imperial Thalmor Stormcloak Patrols Fixes - Soldiers and Prisoners
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166044
"Fixes bugs with imperial, thalmor and stormcloak patrols random world encounters (with and without prisoners)"

This is much more comprehensive, and the mod page needs reading. This alters the behavior of the solders and the prisoner, and if the prisoner is in a hold he's part of the faction of, he still reports a crime, so read the mod page. Thanks

TheWorldofRipX released A Saga of Gemstones and Prophecies (AIO)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/116400
"The entire three part Gemstone Prophecy Saga" now with one plugin. Thanks for the update. 4 years in the making? Oookay.

filipebhalves released BH's Interiors - Temple of Kynareth
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166096
"My first interior mod, hopefully the first of many! I hope you enjoy this little redesign of the Temple. Custom textures for some added objects with modular installation"

Well the main file's not too bad if you don't mind all the glowing dragon's tongue and ivy. The candle addon is okay, but the flora addon? ... Your game your way. Thanks

And we'll finish up with two by ChaosCurry666
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/ChaosCurry666/mods?gameId=1704
NPC assets, and an Elisif Replacer

Kudos on the facial sculpting, The 3ba variant with Bejin skin looks good with an ENB or community shaders. She's young, but it fits the voice. This one gets 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!

Gooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 2nd of Evening Star and another chilly 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 classic espresso roast, and the biscuits are chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new mods in the usual eclectic mix. Lets see what catches the eye today over a fresh cuppa... definitely a fresh cuppa.

BATUKAkun released Heimskr BYE BYE BYE as a first mod. Welcome
"Replaces Heimskrs praying animation with BYE BYE BYE dance" Words fail... no link

Ikenarous released Funny Haircut as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165978
"10 new hairstyles for male." Interesting first mod. The old cat sort of likes '6" worth a look. Thanks

meh321 released Skyrim Acrobatics Skill
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165960
"Adds the Acrobatics skill tree to the game with several perks."

Nice to see meh321 active again. I'm not liking the "marked spots" though. immersion goes right out the window. I'd much rather 'find' the locations through exploration. The skill itself is interesting. Worth a read. Thanks

avidichard is still blending subsets of tree mods together.

DaRic - Nature of Extra Trees Only
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165986
"Revert all of Nature of the Wild Lands' vanilla trees but keep all the extra trees it gives provideing a very divers and beautiful forest. You can now mix and blend with other tree mods easily without additional complicated patches or workarounds."

David is going to end up with a hell of a forest when he's done. The old cat is following along, as this should be interesting. So far we have forests of Dibella, giant fantasy trees, and now, nature of the wild lands 'extra trees'. Thanks. Can't wait to see it finished

LH's Frozen Hearth Inn by littlehand6
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/166018
"Some improvements to The Frozen Hearth Inn. ESL flagged."

Some interesting and reasonable changes to the clutter. swaps the firepit for a round fireplace. Not thrilled with the hanging lanterns, especially the dunmer lanterns, but worth a look. Thanks.

And finally we have ClefJ's Dunbarrow
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165900
"A new town and chapel home on the coast of Haafingar, made specifically to populate with followers!"

In all honesty, this couldn't possible look more out of place. It looks like a medieval monastery right down to the giant cross. But as a very remote graveyard for followers... why not? Worth a look, not for old cat's

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Best of all, it's not Monday anymore. We-B-Open!

Goooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 1st of Evening Star, and a chilly predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, and it's 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 Pike Place Roast... the old cat is slumming until the coffee order arrives ;-) The biscuits are chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new mods, but honestly not much catches the eye today. Let's see what does over a fresh cuppa.

GabsLock24 released Falkreath Simple Home with crafting needs as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165918
"Adds an already owned Player Home in Falkreath. The place has all the crafting needs: alchemy lab, enchanter table, wood chopping block, smithing forge, workbench, grindstone and tanning rack."

Have a cookie for not being in Riverwood LOL Thanks

whiterung released Child Sit Animation Tweak
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165909
"Subtle tweak to the child sit animation to make it less wide spread." Why not, thanks

llLilyll released Kovir Community Shader Preset
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165925
"Community Shader (CS Discord Jiaye Builds) Preset for Azurite III CS"

This really tweaks the color pallet away from vanilla and into the blues. Not quite fantasy, and not quite realistic either. Not for old cat's but thanks.

Let's finish with something safe and simple....

More Scarves - Colors And Patterns Addon by DevInTheDetails
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165776
"This is a pretty simple mod adding 11 color & pattern variations for More Scarves mod."

Original mod required, Making Nirn safe for neck seams fashionably. Thanks

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 30th of Sun's Dusk. and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. By the divines, is it Evening Star already. This year seems to be racing to it's end. Anyweay, the blessed moons have set and it's once again time for this on to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

The brew of the day is single origin Columbian, and the biscuits are ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 57 new mods, and several caught the eye. Let have a look over a fresh cuppa or two.

ziman62 released Black Market Lesser Power on New Game as their first mod. Welcome
The description is the title. No link needed, but thanks

956425640 patched Banditkiin female only as their first mod. Welcome.
There's a story there to be sure, but this one may not want to know it. Thanks?

socram8888 released DLL SKSE64 Loader as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165854
"An updated version of meh321's DLL Plugin Loader for Skyrim v1.6.x that can also load SKSE64"

Grain of salt on this, and some assembly required. This is a workaround if you're using the GOG version of the game. Which is getting more and more tempting. This will crash if you try to use it with the SKSE64 loader. It's one or the other, some assemble required. (Ah'vrie could use something like this in FO4)

Mharlek1 released Sky Haven Temple Courtyard path
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165772
"Access to Sky Haven Temple´s Courtyard fast and easy from the wilderness"

Mother said if you have nothing nice to. say... Moving right along

carstenseng1 released Immortal Dragonborn
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165786
"Use dragon souls as extra lives. Just when you think you lost, turn the tide of battle with a stunning blast as you are revived from the power of a dragon soul."

Where to start LOL. they released last stand, then added enemy spawns, then degraded weapons and armor, and now they need dragon souls as death insurance... The old cat is seeing a pattern here, and it's very silly... Moving right along

Horus04 released three today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Horus04/mods?gameId=1704
Another museum in the basement of Breezehome, and patches for it... Oookay Thanks

OregonPete released House of Horrors - Quest Expansion - Expanded
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165821
"Jayserpa's House of Horrors Quest Expansion is a great mod for good-guy players, but it doesn't allow you to get Molag Bal's mace unless you take the original route (i.e. the route for bad guys). This expanded version of Jayserpa's quest expansion adds a way to receive Molag Bal's mace by taking a detour through a new dungeon."

This one almost suckered the old cat in... A back door to get the artifact while playing a good guy is not the worst idea for an OCD collector. But placing the secret dungeon door near Windhelm not Markarth? Keep working at your craft and someday you'll be saying "do you want fries with that?"

This is one of those days the old cat should have slept in. Let's finish up with something simple, reasonable, and well executed.

Forsworn Wear Bodypaint - ODF by cavy8
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165429
"Distributes appropriately-themed bodypaints to Forsworn using Overlay Distribution Framework. Any bodypaint labeled "tribal" in the ODF configuration files will be used."

Some assembly required to use barbarian body paints, but seems simple and straight forward. And that's as close to a mod of the day as we're getting.

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 29th of Sun's Dusk and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It's a quiet but chilly dawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have long ago set, and this one apologizes for being tardy. Anyway, excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. Yu may want to cover your tankards for a bit. Khajiit know not from free refills... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always like to begin the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. Now to compost the ash, scrub the kettles, and tend the garden, but first we'll put fresh water to the flame.

Our brew of the day is pot luck. This one is blending all the remnants of roasts not quite enough for their own pot. It's always an interesting experiment. The new shipment of coffee should arrive Morndas. The biscuits are classic sugar cookies, at least until this one returns from the markets a little later. Checking the hot sheets we have 41 new, mostly jangle and patches, but several caught the eye this morning. Let's have a look over a fresh cuppa

SKYKLF released the bannered mare interior, and a new Whiterun bench texture. Thanks
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/SKYKLF/mods?gameId=1704
Adds additional clutter, but keeps the vanilla feel. The bench model is nice as well.

Grimus4 released Skyrim DLC Integration PATCH
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165719
"PROPERLY Distributes the items from the original 3 Skyrim DLC into the world of Skyrim"
"It will create the regular items, the enchanted versions, and the temper + breakdown recipes."

This uses Automated Leveled List Addition, and is a bulk operation. Needs testing, grain of salt on this one. But thanks.

enbl1tenment released Balance Realignment of Equipment Attributes...
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165711
"Utilizing SkyPatcher, swaps "armor rating", "damage", "crit damage", and "speed" values of some armors and weapons to be in line with Smithing tree perks."

Inspired by ZxUxBxExR's progression fix mods, this is an all in one skypatcher version that doesn't dive as deeply into leveled lists and enchantments. Be sure to read the mod page.

tcbflash released Carry Load Tiers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165678
"Your carry load will always fall into 1 of 4 categories, Light, Modest, Heavy, or Overencumbered. Spiritual successor to my "Light Load" mod"
"I wanted something simple, compatible, light, and script-free, with no requirements, for my game, and so this is what I've come up with, so why not share?"

Nicely done, have a cookie. Tracking for my next build

bobbyp456 released Forgotten Plants - Gleamblossom and Glowing Plants Retextured
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165723
Better than the DLC. Unfortunately all that effort and it's still low poly. Thanks

Lets see... kaolinite77 ported The Corwells Retreat by Splitbolt
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165732
Thanks, everyone needs a hobby LOL. but 9 homes in 2 weeks? Worth a look.

tarlazo released Latch Me Tender
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165737
"The baby scion of 'Lock Me Tender'. A nifty little thingy to "latch" most gates when you close them, and vice versa. Useful if you're chased by a pack of hungry trolls. --- ESP-FE"
"If you close a gate, only you can reopen it. The image shows which gates. The latches are of course imaginary, but they just work :)"

Interesting... The old cat will think about this one. Thanks Tar

And finally David released an edited 'subset' of 1m0ws mod (required)

DaRic - Maerchenwald - The Archwood Lite - Giant Fantasy Trees (TREES ONLY)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/165696
"Same as the main mod with ZERO land edits and ZERO plants added, just the big magnificent trees added to your world!"

And those are some big trees. There are two version available, and some assembly required. All we need now are the flying monkeys and a green witch ;-) Thanks

And that will do for today. The ale was delivered on time, and the new batch of mead is ready. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal. Ah'vrie will plan the late meal when he returns from the markets. As always there will be a kettle of hearty stew simmering all day 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!