Modding on the Spectrum

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 31st of Frostfall and it will be a moonless and very spooky all hallows eve, so be very careful and keep a sharp eye out for all the little monsters. The hunters are already celebrating, and it's once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are Sweet Loren's chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new from the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or two.

Zeelok123 released Sex Grants Experience as a first mod... Oookay, welcome
Hey, one handed gamers need love too Talk about your double meanings No link needed LOL

Here's an unexpected consequence of combat mods, Interesting

Engaging Combat - Keep Combat Dynamic at Higher Levels by MadAborModding
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132625
"A lightweight, highly compatible combat mod designed to prevent gameplay from becoming boring as players reach high levels. Perfect for Requiem or any 'unleveled' Skyrim load order."

So you can become so OP you need to make the game even harder...
Your game your way

wSkeever released CFTO - useless dock removal
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132714
"Removes a useless pier with floating ropes that NPCs get stuck on due to missing navmeshing." It would seem Skeever's getting lazy. It would have been just as easy to add two pilings and navmesh the lighhouse dock. Tsk tsk

Purples Tolfdir Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132778
The old cat has to admit, her sculpting is getting quite good. The eyes are a bit too narrow, but the overall look is really nice. Worth a look and a cookie. Thanks.

It's time to get a little spooky...

Graveyards of the Marshlands SE -ESL by Retrophyx
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132767
"Adds new decorations to Morthal Marsh Region for Spooky dark fantasy."

And for after tonight

Graveyards of the Marshlands SE - No Skeletons or Pumpkins by jenesisquoi
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132771

unDeads Don't Die by mod42v43
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/128166
"Now, undeads, will really be a threat as they are able to recover from their “death”.
This mod intends to bring a deeper gameplay when fighting undead NPCs by forcing the player to adapt to each undead type in order to permanently kill it."

Night of The Pumpkin King by ChakraSSE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132759
"Defeat the Pumpkin King and rule Halloween!" He's waiting in the Whiterun hall of the dead. Totally lame, but at least you get to keep the mask LOL.

And finally this one is silly, but sounds like a fun diversion

Pirates in the Desert - The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal by Betalille
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132717
"Join the Sea Shanty Sunfish, a very non-famous guild of treasure hunters who somehow only collect boats and exchange them for gold. Get not-famous, not-reknown and do not get in trouble, but at least be a little richer!"

Trust an old cat, the desert sun can make you very strange. Collecting boats in a desert strange? This one is not so sure, but strange yes. LOL.

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!

It is Middas the 30th of Frostfall and a very chilly predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are all but invisible as the festival of the new moons happens to begin on all hallows eve, and concludes with the feast of Samhain. A very rare and potentially very spooky occurrence. Anyway, 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Kazaar, and of course we have fresh biscuits courtesy of Morrev. Checking the hot sheets we have 41 new mods Mostly patches today. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

MycrosoftContin released Edible Wine Bottles as a first mod. Welcome.
Oh joy, you can eat glass and damage yourself. Files were flagged as suspicious, no link.

Escutcheon128 released Shrink Those Moons
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132703
"Adjust the size of Skyrim's moons, with several options ranging from 10% to 90% of default vanilla values." This is their second mod. The first removed the moons completely. Ah'vrie thinks this one is a werewolf trying to hide in Skyrim.

GeminiVoid released Hero's Rest - Player Castle and Settlement
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132692
Oh goody, another empty house the size of Dawnstar for you to get lost in instead of playing the game. Thanks? moving right along

sothasimp released Redoran Reverie - A Dunmer Furniture Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132695
"Dunmer noble furniture, as a replacer or BOS distribution. Mid to high poly with 2k textures." They released the beds previously, this completes the furniture swap for Dunmer nobility on Solsteim. Definitely worth a look. Compatible with Rally's Dark elf furniture/AIO

markuskarttunen1 released Noteworthy Trees Uniquefied
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132712
"Makes some tree models unique and gives them a special look."

Actually read that as removes the bark and small branches from the tree in the arch mage quarters, and Nchuand-Zel. They went for a metallic look in Nchuand-Zel, which is interesting but doesn't fit the narrative in the journals. Looks good. Thanks

And finally, a few new journals to read during your travels.

Memorable Stories by nimwraith
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132691
"A collection of various horror stories scattered around various locations within Skyrim." One is even narrated. 5 current journals to find in a video on the mod page, but the only included files were facegen data so the old cat is a little confused, the mod page does not mention adding an NPC, I think one of the journals is accompanied by a dead body?. Well it is Halloween ;-)

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

It is Tirdas the 29th of Frostfall. We have survived another Morndas witch is always a victory for this one. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Cape Town Lungo, and the biscuits are Lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new with all the usual jiggles, dangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

STGAMPLE spammed us with 7 today, Some are re-releases of mods they made years ago
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/STGAMPLE/mods?gameId=1704
Not for old cats but thanks

Retrophyx released Graveyards of the Tundra SE -ESL
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132599
"Decorate your empty Tundra Region with Spooky atmospheric Gravesites"
Just in time for all hallows eve... Boo!

Skyking Lockpick Textures
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132590
"This is a retexture of the base game lockpick interface covering the lock, lockpick, and shiv." A very nice update to the vanilla textures. The old cat prefers something with a few more scratches... Makes it easier to remember where you were when a pick breaks. ;-)

dbs156 released Auriel's Bow - Archery Scaling
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132576
"Sun damage from Auriel's Bow increases by 1% per level of Archery skill. Infinite enchantment charge." "Inspired by my Dawnbreaker mod. I made a plugin to give the same damage scaling to Auriel's Bow."

Honestly the old cat prefers this type of buff to a simply making base weapons OP. A buffs a buff, but this one gets a cookie

Mind of Madness - Lulu's Sheogorath replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/131186
DementedLulu's take on Uncle Sheo... Like the eye, but the far head makes the face look a little... scrunched. This Sheo looks like he needs a good laxative. Definitely worth a look.

And we'll finish up with a simple QOL addition for Sketchbook.

Adventurer's Sketchbook - Notify Location by sinzzzz
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132565
"You will be notified when you enter a good location for sketching. For the forgetful. And to me." Just a reminder for when you're in the thick of things and not thinking about your art... Why not? Have a cookie and 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!

Gooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 28th of Frostfall, and another beautiful predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can, or work if you must, it's Morndas again. The blessed moons are waning through the final crescents and will be new this Fredas Which will mean a long weekend of celebrating for the hunters again. Anyway, 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 Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are oatmeal cranberry. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new mods with all the usual jiggles, dangles, patches and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa... maybe two

FreakishFriday released a whitrun has walls/ JKs patch as a first mod. Welcome. Seeing as we already have a warning from the author, and a vote of no confidence from Iso, this one gets no link, and no cookie. But thanks. Next time publish after testing...

zjbrackin released New Game Start Sound Remover as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132484
"Removes the obnoxiously loud nordic shout upon starting a new game. Your ears will thank you later." LOL, I like this one's style. Thanks, have a cookie

eight92 released iFavor Set To Zero - No More Freebies
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132463
"If you do something for an NPC, shop owner or a bartender for example, they like you SO MUCH, you're able to take half their stuff for free. Not anymore you ain't."

Well you can't fault the logic, but this is a bit draconian as all values are set to 0. Thanks, of course you could try role playing and not steal from your friends... Just saying.

PuneumaSigne released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/PuneumaSigne/mods?gameId=1704
Light a Campfire with Magic, and Always with a Dwemer Cooker

This one is still creating their own version of campfire piece by piece. To be honest, the old cat is not thrilled with the fire mechanic. Wood is not consumed and you can pack it up and reuse it. The cooking pot is Dwemer and requires the Dwemer smithing perk to make... What you're going to cook on until you take that perk? good question. Pass

The old cat is covering this mod, but with a warning... NOT RECOMMENDED!

Shizof released Time Multiplier Changer NG
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132153
"Slow down or speed up time based on conditions. This is an skse plugin mod to change Global Time Multiplier on the fly based on conditions like mounted, sprinting, on carriage, dialogue, bow drawing etc. both in and out of combat separately. Includes optional perk requirements. Works on all game versions SE/AE/VR."

Shizof is an experienced author, and the mod hopefully works as intended. The warning is not about the mod, it's for the user. This has value in a large build with heavy script loads to correct issues with lip-sync, vendor timing... etc., but if you don't know exactly what it is you're correcting and why, this mod is not for you. Written for VR but works on all game versions. Thanks

sothasimp released On The Mend - A Healing Altar Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132172
"A comfier version of the healing altars at the Temple of Kynareth in Whiterun, as requested. High poly with 2k textures, low poly optional" Not the first to put a pad on the altar. There are nicer versions of this already available, but the old cat sort of likes that these look less permanent, like you can remove them to have them washed... Thanks

GeraldMods released Icy Stalhrim Source - Base Object Swapper
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132495
"This mod transforms the Stalhrim Source into Ice Ruins" The concept is reasonable, the implementation maybe bot so much. The affected walls are vertical, and the rocks above them are not ice covered, The railing supports are ice covered, but not the horizontal railing itself? Your game your way. Not for old cats but thanks

We'll finish up with Stupidly High Poly Namira Statue by HasphatAntobolis
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132487
"I give you a ridiculously high poly shrine of Namira. The chain is now 3d, and the bumps and cracks are in the geometry now. It is not perfect yet, so I will probably have an update later to correct some things I wish were a little better. Comes with 4k textures."

I guess even evil daedric princes need a little love. 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 warn your bones. We-B-Open!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 27th of Frostfall and a beautiful predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moon have long ago 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Miami Espresso, and the biscuits are Sweet Loren's sugar cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new mods with lots of jiggles, dangles, patches and pointy sticks as always. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

JohnyBungalow1 imported Luna Skin for UBE 2.0 (from Daz3d, NSFW)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132366
"can be used for stylized and realistic-ish characters" Choice is always good. This skin is basically a slightly better 'plastic' skin. Worth a look, but not very realistic. Thanks

PatanDeAcero released SkyUI - Hide Quest Map Markers as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132384
"Hide quest markers and undiscovered locations on the SkyUI map." Thanks my googly challenged friend, another for the pile.

Speaking of piles... Yet another attempt at at revamping chargen.

Classes of the Sky and Rim by MasterAskarus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132369
"A Class Mod designed to perfectly blend into Skyrim's skill system. Start as one of my carefully crafted classes, or choose your own Major and Minor Skills. Select a Standing Stone, re-allocate attributes, and choose if you want to weight in your racial skills."

This one you really need to read the entire mod page. A lot of work went into this one, right down to the creation of nested menus. It adds layers of complexity for customization. It even alters your starting equipment based on your major and minor class. Ah'vrie thinks this one played much too much D&D... The attention to detail shows, but the old cat is not sure how much of a difference any of these systems makes to actual game play. You still level what you use, but if it makes you happy, go for it. Have a cookie for doing the work.

Another one that seeks to re-invent the wheel

Dragontongue - Shout Framework by hsoju
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132424
"A new way to use shouts that relies less on cooldowns, & more on a character's build/stats/playstyle"

From the author of Shout Switch, this 'framework' has shouts drain stamina/magic/health, until you get below a set level where cool downs will once again kick back in. You can pick 1, 2, or all three primary stats... Another mod that really requires you to read the entire page. This honestly feels like the author ran face first into game mechanics when trying to use their 'switch' mod, and looked for a way to make it function as they originally intended. Not for old cats, but thanks.

Casual Dog Animations (DAR-OAR) by CinnaMewRoll
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132398
"New random idle animations for your good boys and also for more diversity."

If you actually like the dogs in skyrim, you're going to love these animations... Roll over, chase their tails, wag their tails, chew on the odd flee... What's not to love. This one gets two cookies and a scruff behind the ears.

And finally... something very unexpected. Not a mod, a resource for ENB creation

WeatherPainterAshley released Picta - Panorama Cloud System for ENB
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/131454
"Replaces the Vanilla Cloud System with a Hybrid Panorama and Vanilla Cloud System taking advantage of ENBSeries Sky Scattering Feature for a diverse and robust Cloud System. Work in Progress."

This system when incorporated into weather mods will allow cloud/storm systems to actually traverse the sky from horizon to horizon. Along with an implementation tutorial. The old cat is tracking this for now... Not for 'us' but very interesting work, uploaded for testing by ENB/weather preset authors. The old cat has a feeling we will be seeing this in a new generation of ENBs down the road. Thanks

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

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 26th of Frostfall, and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons have set, and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires are rebuilt. You might want to cover your tankards for a bit. This always gets a tad dusty, and Khajiit know not from free refills... There' much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend with happy fires. They warm more than the room as his mother oft said. Now to compost the ash, tend the garden, scrub the kettles, and bring fresh water to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Inspriazione a Arpeggio, and the biscuits will have to wait on Ah'vrie returning from the markets. (He used up some of the fixings making our lovely Gnewna's cake) Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or three...

First a shout out to JobiWanUK for releasing Collision Dialogue Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132325
"Adds around 500 new voice lines for when you bump (sprint) into NPCs. Some mild NSFW/racist (towards game races, in line with what's already in game) language which can be disabled. ESL flagged."

This adds short generic AI generated dialog lines for when you bump into NPCs. It covers all voice types except children so as much as the old cat is not a fan of using AI generated voices, this is one instance where it sort of makes sense. There were no examples given.

Speaking of voices... See what the old cat did there?

hsoju released Shout Switch - Auto Power Equipper
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132285
"SKSE plugin which automatically equips a different shout/power after using a previous one" An interesting mechanic. You favorite only the shouts you want to add, and this mod will automatically cycle through the list. Thanks.

skelecat released Tavern Ambient Chatter Remover
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132286
"This mod uses an ESL-flagged plugin to remove the audio from the sound marker records." Not the first, But this one operates without a plugin. Thanks

Staying with a sound theme...

Clofas released Unique Shaders Sound FX
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/128556
"Uses Sound Record Distributor to add and replace ambient sounds attached to effect shaders." Make sure to listen to the included video samples. To be honest the old cat is not thrilled with some of the choices (Such as using the sound of a wind whistling for Soul trap) Worth a listen, Thanks

Moving on to textures we have Shavings of Sawdust by markuskarttunen1
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132319
"Retexture of sawdust. Includes complex parallax if you so fancy." Available in 1, 2, and 4K. !k is resonable, 2K looks better, and 4K is just silly but why not. This looks much more realistic than vanilla which tends to look more like bird droppings if you've ever bothered to look. This one gets a cookie, good eye, tracking.

Althinor released Thalmor comforts - Aldmeri Cultured Furniture
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132317
"The Thalmor agents in Skyrim may be there on the orders of the Dominion, but there is no reason their duties cannot be undertaken in proper comfort. The Embassy and Justiciar Headquarters have been refurnished with proper Aldmeri furniture to give the agents a living standard they should expect as agents of the Third Aldmeri Dominion."

By all means they should live in comfort right up until we slaughter them all... What? Oh, sorry... Looks very petty, love what you've done with the place. Have a cookie.

And we'll finish up with some new work by an old favorite. No introduction needed

Dragon Priest Staff by Ave
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132269
"This mod replaces the unique Dragon Priest Staff wielded by Nakriin"

Denfinitely unique, and very Ave. Always worth a look and a cookie. It's nice to see her producing new work. Hopefully we'll see more unique staves.

And that will do for today. Fresh ale was delivered last night, the new batch of mead is ready, and we're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal. Ah'vrie will plan the late meal when he sees what's fresh in the markets, but as always there will be a 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 and the wenches will serve you. We-B-open!

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 25th of Frostfall and thank the divines, the weekend is nigh. 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits are lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 35 new with lots of jiggles, accessories, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

Tibor123456 released No more Flowers in Snowy Regions as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132221
"I always thought it was strange to see colorful flowers in totally snowy regions. So I decided to make them invisible." If it makes you happy why not. Thanks

Elaura released Mrs. Lovett's Mystery Meat Pies as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132197
"This mod changes the Meat Pie introduced by the Unofficial Skyrim Patch (USSEP) to Mrs. Lovett's Mystery Meat Pie and adds a recipe for this food item." Thanks... have a cookie

Several versions, in both replacer and standalone, in both ESP and ESL. This was well thought out, and quite nicely done. Tracking for now, the slow buffs to health and stamina over time are well balanced. The old cat will add the non replacer ESL to his next build.

Gentleman's Daggerfall RPG Character Traits
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132179
"Adds 19 distinct traits to flesh out your character, based on TES II: Daggerfall's excellent RPG character creation system." Their second mod after a three year absence. Thanks

This is over and above the games chargen, added after the fact whenever you choose, and you're not forced to balance, so for most people this will end up being just another set of OP buffs. It's a hard pass for old cats simply because some of the buffs are a little too nice.

sothasimp released Dunmer Dreams - A Dark Elf Bed Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/131951
"A 2k mid-poly replacer for Dunmer beds. Not that the citizens of Solstheim spend much time in them, not when there's Miraak's bidding to do ;) SMIMed vanilla and custom bedframe options with Use Those Blankets or BOS color variance."

The 2K upscale of the SMIM bed is welcome. The old cat thinks the alternate texture looks more Akaviri than Dunmer, but your game your way. We love choice. Thanks

QwibQwibMods released Simple Wearable Lanterns - Remastered
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132196
"A few years ago I released the original Simple Wearable Lanterns as a vanilla+ portable light source. This mod is a top-to-bottom remaster of that mod, including completely redone 3d models and textures, adjusted lighting and balancing, bug fixes, and leveled list integration for vendors."

Nicely done, it's a shame that none of the new lanterns created are from Skyrim. But they look well done. The recipes to craft require a few 'odd' ingredients. But you only need to craft them once. The old cat will stick with Chesko, but thanks.

Snazzy Interiors - Sarethi Farm by Gutmaw
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132149
"Overhaul of Sarethi Farm Interior (and a little of the exterior)" Very snazzy and well done as always. Though this one still really hates the stupid use of Ivy on interior walls

And finally we'll finish up with Dragons SE by 4thUnknown
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132218
"New models and textures for our favorite dragons." No plugin

Does not replace the Serpentine or skeletal dragons, or the loading screens. Definitely unique, but still quite recognizable. Definitely worth a look. he old cat is not fond of all the holes in the wing leather... Living creatures do heal over time, and some of them don't look like they should be able to fly. But overall, really well done and cookie worthy. We love choice and as a vanilla replacer, this should be considered. 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!

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 24th of Frostfall, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are waning through the final crescents, and will be new on the first of Sun's Dusk. Should make the feast of Samhain very spooky indeed. Anyway, 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Arpeggio, and the biscuits are ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new with all the usual jiggles, dangles, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

nexdud released Weightless Salt as a first mod. Welcome
The file was flagged as suspicious... Thanks, moving right along

WindreeKindheart released Ancient knowledge Enchantment as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/110790
"Ancient knowledge make possible you put 3 enchantments on any item"

Funny, as obviously OP as this mod could be, the old cat really likes this. The Black Bow on Solsteim is Dwemer. Adding Ancient knowledge to a 100 enchanting score unlocking three enchantments for the late game seems oddly fitting... It's still OP, but have a cookie

JS Vanilla Circlets SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/131813
"A complete remake of the vanilla Circlets. Comes in 1k, 2k and 4k resolutions."

New meshes, fixes clipping, accurate collision, custom gemstones, and parallax enabled. These really do look good. The old cat wouldn't have considered parallax for jewelry, but the pics tell the tale. Worth a look and a cookie.

Finally snozz2004 released Halted Stream.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132119
Their 14th overhaul. The old cat is not thrilled with the placement of the smelter or the clipped stairs into the mine. And the changes to the interior force you to weave your way around a newly added cavern to get to the actual mine. It does add a lot of new ore veins.

Your game your way. Thanks. Worth a look, but not for old cats.

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 Middas the 23rd of Frostfall and another crisp predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons wane through the quarter tomorrow, and will be new on the first of Sun's Dusk. The old cat is unsure what is worse; full moons on all hallows eve, or no moons at all? Anyway, it is once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Kazaar. A bold offering with a smooth finish and subtle chocolate notes. The biscuits are chocolate chunk. A nice pairing. Checking the hot sheets we have 38 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

TheRanger324 released Go Away Kids - No More Ooh You're A Wizard a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132107
"Sick of young boys asking you to turn them invisible whenever you use magic in front of them? I was! So I made this mod to shut them up!" Oookay... thanks
(Their next mod will be 'get off my lawn' )

Riverborn93 released Vanha Mies (village in Haafingar) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132053
"Adds a small mining village at the crossroads between the road to Solitude and the path to the Thalmor Embassy" The old cat is slightly confused. It looks like the inn is in a barrow, and there are no pictures of the mine, but it's mentioned as a gold mine, and the added the owners mansion to rob... Okay this needs testing and definitely more coffee. Thanks?

js7037 released three PSBoss distribution mods (their first fell through the cracks)
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/js7037/mods?gameId=1704
Covers Spriggans, Ashspawn, and centurions. Your game your way... moving right along

Eudalus released No Hidden Armor Bonus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132085
"Removes the hidden armor bonus that gives an additional 25 armor (3% damage reduction) for every piece of heavy or light armor plus a shield worn."

Intended to make the player a little "squishier" Of course they didn't realize it also make the low level baddies squishier as well. Not recommended, but your game your way.

And finally another relatively obscure 'fix' by wSkeever

Horse Save Load Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132110
"Fix horse flying into the sky when loading save."

Well there's an issue the oild cat has not run into in over a decade, but then he never saves on horseback no he doesn't. Thanks

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are... don't drop your food. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is tirdas the 22nd of Frostfall and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, and is once again time for this one to to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits are Sweet Loren's lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 41 new mods from the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or two.

colinswrath released C.O.I.N. - Treasury Exchange
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/131682
"Adds a fully voiced NPC to trade your ancient coins with to the Markarth Treasury House."

Thanks, this is a much needed mechanic for C.O.I.N. The old cat just avoids the mod. Maybe if the player's character was based in Markarth. Your game your way.

DarkDukla released Soulgem replecer by Vayura
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132029
"we have a replacement for the Soul Gems this time"
A more high fantasy spin on soul gems. Thanks, we love choice. Not for old cats, but worth a look.

Jelidity released More Morrowind-y Staff Enchanter
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132004
"A quick overhaul of the staff enchanter to make it use models for the staves from the Staves CC, rather than basic Skyrim ones, since the CC staves are based on the staves from Morrowind." Thanks. If it makes you happy, why not. Obviously requires the creation.

We'll finish up with two new 'Snazzy' mods by Gutmaw
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/gutmaw/mods?gameId=1704
Morthal Thaumaturgist's Hut, and Falkreath Gray Pine Goods

It seems Gutmaw fell into the interior ivy trap. Both locations look great, and the interior clutter is well done and fitting, but the old cat has never like covering the inside walls with ivy... Maybe if it was dead it wouldn't look so out of place.

Lets see... tamtastic released Transmute Iron Ore to Silver. Meh, another for the pile

Ah'vrie thinks we'll finish up with a new skill tree by JamesTParker
Lost Knowledge Skill Tree (Daedric secrets of the Thu'um)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/132040
"This mod adds a new skill tree called "Lost Knowledge." You can level up the skill by completing Black Books. You can convert dragon souls into perk points for this skill tree. Each perk upgrades a single shout."

Shouts are already basically OP in this game. The new perk tree makes them much more so. It will unbalance the game, but if you're role playing a thuum master that may be the whole point. not for old cats but 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!