Modding on the Spectrum

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 21st of Hearthfires, and a peaceful predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are new tonight according to the shaman, but this one thinks it could have been last night. Ah'vrie could not find the moons. Anyway, it is time once again for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are Ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new mods. Lots of jangle and pointy sticks today. Let's see what catches an old cats eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

Gobamfoch released FUBAR - Zippo Lighter Torch as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159704
"A fully functional zippo lighter with unlimited fluid. Flame effects, emits light, casts shadows, fortifies warmth, torch bashes. Found in Helgen Keep and Gerdur's House."

Some things are simply so absurd they're cute. First mod? There's a scary thought.

ajevgie released Cursor Transparent Runic Nordic Cyan Glow... as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159681
"Based on the Smaller Vanilla Cursors SE mod by ElSopa, this version adds a subtle glow and full transparency while keeping the original Vanilla feel. Perfect for a clean and stylish UI experience."

A bit bright for this one, especially in game. If you could edit an INI file to tweak the color and brightness, Ah'vrie would be tempted to give it a try. But this one would find it much too distracting when targeting in the dark of a crypt. We love choice. Thanks

VPNDragon117 released Movement Speed and Sensitivity Tweaks as their first. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159678
"Movement speeds are generally faster and more consistent with each other."

As advertised, everything is slightly faster.

So much for fresh blood, and not a god weapon or Riverwood player home among them

RouMods released Leveled Outfit for Fishing Adventurer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159700
"Gives the dead Adventurer added by Fishing a leveled outfit, instead of him always wearing scaled armor."

Ah'vrie likes this ones thinking. Though to be fair, Scaled is not that OP, the devs probably had their reasons as well. (Like surviving the horde of invisible... NVM) Nicely done, Thanks

Thingamajig released Spectral Steps - A Ghost Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159679
"Ghosts are no longer flimsy, "special" NPCs with a few effects.
With this mod, they become elusive, mysterious spectral entities capable of teleporting and invisibility."

Okay, now this looks interesting. This one is not sure about the teleporting. Ah'vrie would have been happy if they could simply pass trough interior walls. This needs testing in game. but it sounds like fun. This one gets a cookie

Let's see Pieter82 released Higher Poly Vanilla Whiterun Clutter Shields
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159656
"Higher poly meshes for the clutter shields found in and around Jorrvaskr in Whiterun. Meshes only, no plugin / ESP."

Worth a look. The boards look wonderful, but this one is not sure how he feels about the rim and spokes. We do love choice. thanks

ImABotBeepBoop released Happy Little Static LODs
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159655

Basically for a vanilla build. If you have any mods that change the exterior cells, you need to run Dlod your self. They recommend 'Happy little accident' to remove the doubled trees as well. Thanks

dirigibalistic released Fyr Manor - Vanilla Texture Paths
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159680
"Fyr Manor uses recolored vanilla textures for a lot of Dwemer metal objects. I changed all the meshes to use vanilla texture paths where applicable, so they play nicer with retextures, PBR, etc."

Grain of salt on this one. Make a hard save first. "I haven't tested it extensively, but it all looks good in my game so far."

TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released Double Life - Anises Cabin Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159696
"Double Life intends to flesh out one of the first locations a Skyrim player will ever set their eyes on, with lore friendly and enhanced clutter and architecture. Now, the true nature of Anises Lifestyle are brought to the forefront"

Definitely a unique look. The dead tree is a nice touch. . Thanks

BasPeeters1 released Weathered Farmhouses Retexture - 4K - 2K - Parallax
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159662
"The mod contains textures for farmhouses. The FOMOD installer includes parallax textures, two versions of the stone walls, two versions of the roof and optional textures for ropes and windows."

The old cat has to admit, this looks very well done. You'll need to run PGPatcher for parallax support Definitely worth a look and a cookie. Tracking for now.

We'll finish up with two unusual choices for the old cat.

Vilja in Skyrim CBBE BodySlide by SubtlyLiminal
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159675
"I'm honestly shocked this hasn't been done before. I mean, it's Vilja, she's been around for forever! And most of her outfits are just retextured vanilla clothes! Well, here we are now."

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Vilja have her own "dress up" app thingy? Obviously grain of salt here as well. Needs testing in game. Custom followers don't usually react well to change. I will grudgingly admit I do like the authors replacer. This one is sure to get an earful about that. LOL

And finally lets finish with Serana DF Edit SDF by mahbo1
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159369
Three different Looks, plus optional royal and somber editions. Armor's not included. The old cat leans towards primal. I think it's the eyes.

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 20th Hearthfires and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons were but a sliver, and will be new tomorrow. For now they have set, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied, the vents are cleaned, and the fires rebuilt. You may want to cover your tankards, this tends to get a tad dusty... There, that is much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend with happy fires. They warm more than the room as this one's mother liked to say. Now to put fresh water to the flame while this one scrubs the kettles and checks the garden...

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 37 new. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa...

Admiral30 released Random Prison Outfit
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159609
"Outfit given to the player in prison is now randomized instead of fixed." Well only male player is shown. The old cat will assume it works the same for a female player. Thanks

monkeyangie released CC Arcane Accessories - ENB Light Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159617
"This mod adds ENB particle lights to some of the magic effects of Creation Club - Arcane Accessories that were missing it." Thanks for that as well.

Xenjoi85 is trying to re-released 'The Last Skyrim SE ReShade Preset' again
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159610

"The Last ReShade Preset series returns! Sorry for the absence, there were some... Technical difficulties. We're back however and I took the opportunity to take things to the next level. Make no mistake, the goal still remains the same: add more detail to a given game at the lowest cost to the user in both system resources and image integrity."

Well from the pictures, it does what it says. A little sharpening, and a slight tweak to the dynamic range maybe, with no change to the color palette. we'll see if it stays up this time. Thanks

And that's pretty much it for today. We'll finish up with another unmarked locations pack

The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal Addon by GeraldMods
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159443
mostly just bits of dwemmer crap scattered around the desert with the odd chest or two sitting on the sand for no reason.

They can't all be gems ;-)

We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and this one will plan the late meal after Ah'vrie visits the markets to see's what's fresh. 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!

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 19th of Hearthfires, and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons wane through the final crescents and will be new on Sundas. As expected the hunters are already sitting around the fire drinking. Ah'vrie misses those days, but not the morning afters, no he doesn't... *shudders*

Anyway, excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame. Our brew of the day is still Inspirazione a Napoli (strongest the old cat has, it is) Biscuits will have to wait a bit. Ah'vrie needs to visit the markets today. Checking the hot sheets we have 44 new mods in the usual eclectic mix. Lets see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa

AldenTemple released Hassir Temple - Player Home... as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159541
"Welcome to Hassir Temple, a unique stone-built player home nestled between Winterhold and Whistling Mine. Designed to feel like an ancient but well-preserved temple, it offers both atmosphere and functionality."

And actually quite nicely done for a first mod. This one is not into big and empty, but likes the way the temple foundation was used. Have a cookie

u731821 released Muffled Invisibility Spell as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159496
"I've originally created this mod for myself since i got tired of having to cast two separate spells and navigating trough the favorites menu to do so.
This mod adds a new spell and spell tome combining both the muffle and invisibility spell into one. The duration has been shortened to 20 seconds instead of the normal 30 seconds one would get from regular invisibility. Furthermore the spell tome has been added to the expert leveled list and should thus be able to be purchased from vendors once you reach the required level in illusion.

See a need, fill a need. The old cat likes this one. A well reasoned 'cheat' done right. This one gets a cookie too.

enbl1tenment released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/enbl1tenment/mods?gameId=1704
Stability of stats: always gives you the highest level reward weapons and armors.
Studying - OCD-Stimulated: Bat files for everything... Okay

This one is not going to poke, these could both be useful for testing. Thanks

DwemerEngineer released HS Whiterun - 3D Trellis Patch as their second.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159445
This one does not often cover patches, but Ah'vrie likes this mesh, and for once the ivy doesn't look stupid. Not sure about the heavy flower pots hanging over the market square though. What could possibly...

Lets see... killemloud released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/killemloud/mods?gameId=1704
A survival / vampire mod, so vamps need to eat and sleep... Okay, and a mod that fakes followers riding behind you, but the old cat is not fond of the implementation. Thanks

JamesTParker released Shadowfoot Sanctum. Dialogue price and interior overhaul.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159539
"This mod overhauls Vekel's dialogue in the Shadowfoot Sanctum creation from AE." and doubles the price in the minimalist version. The full version... Lets just say it removes the noob and let it go. Thanks

TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released Across the Border - Diverse Border Gates
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159570
"Arcross the Border - Diverse Border Gates, expands upon the vanilla border gates by giving them all unique custom models. Each has been hand crafted with the lore of the location in mind. For example, Dunmeth Pass near Windhelm is an ancient nordic gate to represent its Merethic History, and Pale Pass has recieved an imperial facelift."

This one gets it. Downloaded for testing and to endorse. Nicely done. 2 cookies

Now what could top that? It's a pretty tough act to follow.

It must be something special

Wait for it...

Murderous - Calixto Corrium Replacer by runescapebot
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159528
"Replacer for Calixto."

SNIDELY WHIPLASH COMES TO SKYRIM!

Oh come on... He's perfect, well almost. He needs a handlebar mustache, but the look is perfect for the character. Hey, Ah'vrie didn't even mention the unicorn in the first mod so this one doesn't want to hear it. Shush. This is the mod of the day ;-)

And that will do. 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 Turdas the 18th of Hearthfires and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, and it os 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 Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 32 new mods in the usual eclectic mix. Lets see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or two.

electrofryed released Ring of Backpack Updated as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159474
"Ring of Backpack flagged ESL for AE" Original mod not required, Should have been named the ring of Atlas seeing as you can carry the world LOL PASS, but thanks

Agentriple released Wildlife Harmony as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159413
"Wildlife Harmony redefines Skyrim's wild animals as naturally non-hostile yet cautious inhabitants of the wilderness"

You'll need to read the mod page. This covers a lot, but the old cat agrees it gets very old when every critter goes out of their way to attack the player. Ah'vrie has been using ring of the sky for the same reasons. This might be a viable alternative. Interesting second mod. Needs testing. Tracking for now.

MyrandaMiller91 returns with two new mods today.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/MyrandaMiller91/mods?gameId=1704
A saddle, and some tweaks for Frost. And a well reasoned set of buffs for the Rueful Axe.
Thanks, This is the same author that gave horse choices for Lucien's mount.

ImABotBeepBoop released Happy Little Accidents (no it's not the reshade)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159409
"A patched ESM for Happy Little Trees that removes a bunch of duplicates when using the Tree Size option. Should help with FPS and make DynDOLOD complain less."
"Apparently the regular ESP based version of Happy Little Shrubs does this too. But with it having a Base Object Swapper version I'd recommend just switching to that any ways."

Lets see... Pharzel released Raw Slaughterfish Meat...
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159431
"Now you can harvest raw slaughterfish meat from those pesky slaughterfish and cook it too" The old cat is completely confused by the mod page. It's seems to be a retex?

BerryBog released Falmer Ruins of Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159399
"Swaps a few trees, rocks, and plants with Falmer Ruins in The Pale, Falkreath, and The Rift using Base Object Swapper to add a touch of history to the land without touching cell records."

First of all they're Aylied or Snow Elf, not Falmer, and second they're a handful of crumbled arches not ruins. The locations are questionable, and It would be a totally different mod it there were actual ruins to explore. Nothing wrong with a little eye candy though. Thanks

TXTEC released Divergence - Skytone - Standing Stones
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159384
"This is a simple texture replacer for the standing stones." Basically makes the carvings reflect the name, more than the constellations. Your game your way. Thanks

And for our mod of the day... TOOOOOOOS!

Dragon Races of Skyrim by ToosTruus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159377
"All dragon races have different tiers and sizes accordingly to Lore. Using Resources from the mod, Majestic Dragons." (Which is required for the resources) includes quite a few patches as well. Love the idea. Of course young dragons are smaller than ancient dragons.
This is another 'As it should have been' mod. 2 cookies, and downloaded for testing.

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 Middas the 17th of Hearthfires and a restless predawn for the old cat. This usually means a storm is coming. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits will have to wait on this one visiting the markets a little later... Maybe oatmeal cranberry. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods in the usual eclectic mix of jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Lets see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

Poebelzockt released Tweak Ordinator Assassins Blade as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159402
"Changes the skill to work on ranged weapons too (bow & crossbow)"

Oookay, thanks for sharing. I'll assume this stacks with bow and stealth perks as well.

RouMods released No Volkihar Outfits on Regular Vampires
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159343
"This mod restores the Pre-Dawnguard Outfits for all Wild Vampires (Robes and sometimes Common Armor), while keeping the Volkihar Armor for all Vampires that belong to the Clan in any way." Not the first, but thanks, There's room on the pile

Revontulet's Restored Spectral Arrow
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159340
"Restores the Spectral Arrow spell by adding it to Conjuration leveled lists, allowing the tome for it to spawn in the shop menus for Phinis Gestor, Nelacar, and any court mage"

This can be used with Cutting room floor, but load below. The only questionable aspect is adding the ability to shoot through terrain objects. Sounds interesting, but does that mean you can target through... cave walls, using detect life spells? Needs testing. Thanks

Emotori7 released Tori's Inn Soaps
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159398
"I decided to make a new soap mod, with new meshes and texture, some texture designs"

Nice patterns. The old cat is not sure how he feels about the painted lettering. Thanks

Lets see... Alalu released Humble Riverwood Player Home Ownership Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159368

Ah'vrie always liked that little house, Very convenient if you start with Ralof. Conflicts with lots of other mods though. Thanks for sharing.

And finally Elryne released True Rustic Skyrim - ReShade
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159391
"Based off DahrkE's "True Shades of Skyrim" mod, this heavily tweaked version increases visual and aesthetic appearance by increasing image clarity, and enhancing the artistic ambience of Skyrim"

Taste is subjective. This reshade desaturates reds and greens, and noticeably pushes the color pallet into the blues. Much too grey for this old cat. Dreary is a fitting description, but it's not the old cat's game, and you might like dreary. Thanks

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 16th of Hearthfires and a sticky 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 Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are fudge brownie cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new mods in the usual eclectic mix. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two...

DayneTreader released Enchantment Overhaul as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159321
Buffs enchanted items as expected. Lists other 26 mods as required... including CC content, and the AE download? Oookay. Thanks

ChthonicSquirrel released Gourmet Food Buffs Affect the Ring of Namira Their first. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159334
"Makes it so that the Gourmet food buff from the cookbooks affect the Ring of Namira's benefits from Artificer." Ah'vrie won't be joining this one for dinner, but thanks.

A quick shout out to filipebhalves for Lorindral Falls. For another 'magical location' thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159289

HybridAvenger released Double Weighted Food and AID today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159292
"a Simple Mod that Doubles Weights of all Ingestibles"

But they just released Weightless Potions and Poisons yesterday? Oookay LOL

FremiBR released Scroll Categorization and Tweaks - Skypatcher
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159290
Categorizes and changes weight and value of scrolls for vanilla and modded spell packs.

Basically makes scrolls weight less, and cost less, in an effort to make them more useful?
Thanks, your game your way. (The old cat would still forget to use them )

Digsu released Bolund Buys Firewood
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159283
"This mod simply allows you to sell firewood to Bolund"

Fair enough, "will also stop his angry comments towards non-Nord players" Ah, but does it count as a favor quest towards Thaneship? inquiring minds want to know. ;-)

Vergis wallhorn candle
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159271
candlehornwall01 replace - no ESP

Interesting look, the old cat can't imagine what kind of animal it came from. Minotaur?

lilebonymace released Stormcloaks Fight With Thalmor and Penitus Oculatus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159287
"this mod makes any Stormcloak NPC (including guards in holds currently controlled by Stormcloaks) and any Thalmor or Penitus Oculatus NPC fight when they see each other."

This is interesting, the CW is already a joke, this could be fun for Thalmor patrols... Have a cookie. The old cat might add this just for the chuckles

We'll finish up today with Skyking Whiterun
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159113
"Skyking Whiterun is a complete texture overhaul for the City of Whiterun. Features include 1k, 2k, and 4k complex parallax textures, green and yellow grass options, 3d trellis meshes, and building meshes fixing some uv mapping issues, texture file paths, and the holes in front of War Maidens."

Well it's certainly has a unique look, and it's own set of inconsistencies. Way too many large trees for the old cat, but your game your way. Thanks

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

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 15th of Last Seed 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, the paths are closed, and it's once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored quests. 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 are chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 54 new. Mostly Jangle and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two. Short answer, not too much.

RouMods released four 'first mods' today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/RouMods/mods?gameId=1704
Restoring cut content and doesn't like interior ivy... This one gets a cookie LOL

Lordthered released Some soul gem ingredients as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159229
"A new way for use the filled black soul gems. Need the dawnguard dlc for the models of ingredients and nothing other, but i suggest any mod that make easy to obtain black soul gems" This is a follow up on their new recipe for soul stealer arrows mod.

Timely in light of the release of mods that make Reiklings and Falmer black souls. The old cat has a problem with the concept of crushing the gems into ingredients at the forge. Ostensibly that should release the souls. The 'other shoe' is there could be an argument made for the corruption of the players soul by ingesting a trapped black soul...
Your game your way

Firebeard17 released Notice Board - No Major Cities Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159209
"Removes the Notice Board specifically and markers associated with it from capital cities. ESL flagged." This was made as a 'patch' for use with missives. It drags the boards, markers, lighting...etc. underground and sets them initially disabled. Your game your way.

SubtlyLiminal released Subtly's Eyes Nouveaux Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/158982
"Additional eye colors to complement Novelyst's Eyes Nouveaux"

The old cat usually doesn't poke as we love choice here at the inn, but these are... Let's just say 50 shades of boring. Taste is subjective, and it's your game your way, so this one recommends you look for yourselves. Thanks

And that about does it today. SsergioA re-released their belly tat mod page in five different languages as five different mods... Oookay, If it makes you happy.

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 Sundas the 14th of Hearthfires and another peaceful predawn hereon warm sands. The blessed moons have waned through the final quarter and will be new next Sundas. But for now they 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 Maluka mu Zimbabwe, and the fresh biscuits will have to wait on Ah'vrie returning from the markets a little later, but their are plenty of chocolate chips cookies for now. Checking the hot sheets we have 54 new mods and several caught the eye. Let's dive in with a fresh cuppa for a closer look... Yum good coffee.

A quick shout-out to minizbot2012 for XEMI Utility. (Modder's resource)
This SKSE plugin enables a mod author to overwrite the XEMI (Emittence or region-based light) records found on a static object or a movable static utilizing a file formatted in json.

ZackC99 released Simply Cleaned SSE Textures as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159081
"All this mod does is clean SSE's textures from BC1 artifacts, and resaves them with proper BC7 compression. That's it, nothing more, nothing less."

Thanks, we do have a complete 'upscaler' vanilla replacer that also removes the artifacts, but this might be an alternative for potato farmers. Have a pixelation free cookie

Pl3bianW0rm released Sophie - The German Shepherd as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159129
"This mod adds a standalone german shepherd follower outside of Riverwood"

Aw, kind of cute. It's basically a recolor of a husky. Nice, but dogmeat it ain't. Thanks

jr20b released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/jr20b/mods?gameId=1704
Tidier Crafting Menus (extras), and Better Rune Traps - Immersive
Both edit existing mods. Tidier crafting adds wooden shields to the existing lists, but Better rune traps is a move invasive edit and you'll want to read the mod page. Thanks.

Mkrriu released Window Light - Lux or WSU as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159082
Oh joy... More patches for LUX. This eliminates window lights when using WSU templates

The old cat gets a kick out of 'your game your way' contradictions on the same page

Donskie62 released Heritage - Paternal Bonuses
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/158993
"Expands character creation by allowing you to choose your father's race."
(Just more useless minor staring buffs)

StraightWhiteMen released Skypatcher - Remove Racial Powers and Starting Spells
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159131
"No more ambiguous racial powers or unwanted spells, no direct edits."
(Accept the ones the author decided to keep) On the pile it goes

Lets see... braxusx released Warmaiden's Hole Covers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159092
"Covers the ugly holes in front of the Warmaiden's smithy and weapons store in Whiterun." And has a soft requirement for wSkeevers fix for the same problem. Thanks

The old cat should point out that if you have a proper texture overhaul for Whiterun, you probably don't need either mod. This one uses Nobel Skyrim as a base and no holes to fix.

Restartitius released No Free Tomatoes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159120
"A simple patch to add ownership to the tomato plants added by Sowables of Skyrim - Grow Tomatoes SSE." Why not? your game your way. Thanks

And we'll finish up today Redwater Brewery - An Overhaul by sevnces
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159104
"A lore friendly overhaul to the exterior of Redwater Den, turning it into what was once a brewery in the Rift."

The old cat likes this one. Though this author is unafraid of editing landscapes, so a grain of salt, and be sure to test. Ah'vrie could instantly see Maven behind this. Changes the ruined house into a ruined meadery. This one gets a cookie.

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

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 13th of Hearthfires and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It's another quiet predawn here on warm sands, and time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You might want to cover your tankards for a bit. Khajiit know not from free refills... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend off with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. Not to put fresh water to the flame while this one gets on with the morning chores...

Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Ginger zingers. Good pairing. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.

BardicNoel released Arch-Mage Light Armor as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/158987
Interesting, slapped a monk hood on glass armor and called it arch mage armor. Oookay. Ah, it's intended for requiem. Well it is a first mod, Thanks

Ufoksen released Light Ebony Armor (3BA) as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159064
To be fair, the padded corset looks pretty darn good. There would have to be magic in the world to keep those pants up though LOL. Not a bad first effort. Have a cookie

BigTroubleInEditor returned with Nautical Shield as their second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159055
A compass rose converted to a shield... Interesting, and pretty. Why not? Thanks

Sam2D released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Sam2D/mods?gameId=1704
Both silence the idiotic constant 'woof woof' for mod added Corgi's. The old cat would be more than happy if you silenced them all... What? It's a cat thing

Phereniki released Solveig the Swamp Trader
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159018
"Solveig is a lore-friendly merchant at the edge of Morthal, offering whatever the swamp provides, plus an assorted selection wares, trading quietly with locals and travelers."

Nice, and useful, but the ruined hovel could have been done better. Worth a look.

TheDarkKitten released Black Sun - Volkihar court replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159019
"High Poly replacer of the female Volkihar vampires. So far includes Fura Bloodmouth, Hestla, Modhna and Salonia Caelia"

Some of these are quite good. The red head... Vanilla might be a better look LOL. Thanks

TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released With Friends Like These - Abandoned Shack Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159038
"Overhauls the Abandoned Shack with brand new meshes and a revamped landscape"

The old cat is always hesitant where landscape edits are concerned, but the shack meshes do look good. The weeds growing out of the 'mudded' thatch roof is a nice touch. It's quite well done, but strikes the old cat as smaller than the vanilla interior. Worth a look and a cookie. Thanks

PSBoss returns with Standing Stone the Atronach
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/158866
"Standing Stone: the Atronach Replacement + LoadscreenArt"

Probably the old cat's least favorite of the series. Those 'department store' stars are bad enough, but a floating pick and candle stick...? That and Atronachs are summoned not chiseled. Your game your way. Hard pass for old cats.

We'll finish up with another from an old friend

Whiterun Roof Tiles Redux... Vanilla-esque by Fadingsignal
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/159066
"Brand-new high quality texture for the Whiterun roof scale tiles, designed around the vanilla aesthetic. Supports parallax and complex material."

What can an old cat say. Vanilla ugly done right. The bits of moss was a nice touch, but maybe a little less would have looked better. Worth a look and a cookie. Thanks

And that will do for today. Fresh casks of ale were delivered on time last night, and the new batch of mead is ready, so drink up. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and ale braised sabercat with twice baked garlic potatoes for the late meal. As always there will be a kettle of hearty stew simmering slowly all day for those that need to ward the chill. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 12th of Hearthfires and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. It's a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 53 new mods, mostly jangles and patches. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

Wokonanana released 'a simple UBE preset' as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/158958
What it says on the wrapper... I give the author credit for focusing on the face not selling a body preset. Eyes are a bit wide, but the sculpting is very well done. Thanks

mixaloubos released Christmas Lanterns SE - Dragon Variety by xali as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/158974
Slightly confusing for old cats. This is a retex for ToosTruus port of MasnnyGTs 'Christmas Lanterns' The mod is Dragon Variety. Colorful and pretty. Thanks

QINHE777 released The Dibellan Baths - Priestess of the Time SPID as their first. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/158989
Armored lingerie for Anthea... Why not? Interesting outfit. Thanks

zrsav released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/zrsav/mods?gameId=1704
Two 'in game patcher' swap file / patches. Make sure to read the mod pages, as these are very load order specific. Thanks

TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released Pride of Cuhlecain - A Weynon Stones Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/158986
"Overhauls the Weynon Stones with brand new meshes and clutter" Interesting look. It has a bit of a Stonehenge feel to it. Nicely done. Have a cookie

We'll finish up with Ghosts Of The Tribunal - Dwarven Spectre
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/158959
"This mod simply gives the dwarven ghost morrowind style dwemer armor"
There's an issue with the helmet that needs looking into, but the concept is very reasonable. Requires Eastern Dwemer Armor AE (which is probably the source of the issue. This would be just as reasonable using standard dwemer armor. Hopefully they get the issue sorted. Thanks

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