Modding on the Spectrum

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 29th of Last Seed and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. Ah'vrie woke to the smell of water yes he did, and Kynareth is blessing the desert with much needed rain. This one loves a good storm, especially the way the lightning paints the mountain passes against a black sky. Not a good night to be standing watch on the airship I'm sure. Anyway, it is 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 India, and the biscuits are Ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new mods with the usual eclectic mix of jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

0beanZ0 released Auto Armor Mod as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157952
"Automatically casts the best Armor spell in your inventory when entering combat."

Receive the blessing of the enchanted goddess? That works, listed as a cheat because it uses no magica, but still levels your alteration skill... That's a useful cheat ;-) Thanks

Red2005dragon released Serana wears Lustmord Vampire Armor as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157959
What it says on the wrapper. Uses skypatcher. Nice armor choice. Thanks

checker90 released Rivermere A New Home in Riverwood as a second mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157988
Cute little place. Their first mod added more chickens to Riverwood. Poor Riverwood LOL

Elfiemyrtle3 released Shalidor's Overlook V2
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157782
"a sprawling mage abode with treasury, armoury, and library. Full support for spouse, 6 children, and 8 followers. Full crafting suites. And pools. Did I mention pools?"

Totally over the top, not lore friendly, or for old cats, but this one has a certain charm.

ChillFlexington released No more fire salts as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157941
"Removes Fire Salts from every cooking recipe with power of Skypatcher"

Somebody must have had a serious case of the flame arse... Woo

Phereniki released Relics of Death and Shadow
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157967
"Dark magic stirs in the shadows near Riften. Forgotten relics and cryptic tomes lie hidden, remnants of a long-forgotten necromancer’s craft, their secrets left for the observant to uncover." Adds enchanted gear and spells for the budding necromancer. Thanks?

Speaking of dark attire, NemoFR released 4 in the last 2 days, all variations of BD gear
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/nemoFR/mods?gameId=1704
The -full version is the all in one.

SauteedPanda released Message Boards for Inns
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157906
"Moves notes added by mods in various inns to new Message Boards"

Fomod covers a dozen mods out of the gate. Nice concept, The old cat approves of not leaving junk mail on the bar ;-) Uses BOS, and CDF frameworks, read the requirements

These last mod is deceptively interesting if you're into customizing NPCs. The author had a bit of fun with the pictures, but don't let that fool you, this is a serious tool.

Skeleton NIF Baker 2 by NotSoSrs
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157949
"A simple tool for baking your racemenu body morph edits onto skeleton nifs. Use it to make your own custom skeletons for your character or npcs, or to make entirely new races."

This would allow you to take any NPC, open their files in Racemenu, edit thier morphs anyway you like, and bake it into a custom skeleton you can assign specifically to them. Or create an entire race of hobbits or giants. This opens up a lot of possibilities, not the least of which is the player is included. You can be a Conan style barbarian without making everyone else look the same. We already have that, but not with this level of control.
This one gets two cookies.

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 28th of Last Seed and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons will be full again next weekend, time to hone those silver weapons again. The goddess' crazy puppies are not to be taken lightly. Anyway,m 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 Miami espresso and the biscuits are Chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Lets see what catches the old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

A quick shout out or three for continuing a series

Lucaoys loves his dragons
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Lucaoys/mods?gameId=1704

NiteFromWindhelm with a new batch of spids
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/NiteFromWindhelm/mods?gameId=1704

markuskarttunen1 More high poly tree fun. Aspens this time. Big ones.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/markuskarttunen1/mods?gameId=1704

llLilyll did another 'girls of' Orcs this time, and her youngest looking so far.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/llLilyll/mods?gameId=1704
Atub and Shel look like they shouldn't be allowed out with out their nannies.

Ampulhex's Ingun Black-Briar
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157833
"A standalone high-poly head makeover of everyone's favourite psychopathic cutie in all the Rift" Interesting look, doesn't quite capture Maven's predatory gaze.

mindflux released Nordic Farmfield Stonewalls
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157788
"A simple mod that replaces the stonewalls in the outskirts of Whiterun with new full 3d models." Nice model, nice texture, and worth a look. Hopefully we'll get a followup on the Whiterun walls to match.

We'll finish up with two economy mods. One to earn, and the other to steal

Better Earnings for Animal Resources by lostgenx
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157916
"Increases prices of animal pelts and hides." And quite reasonably too. Useful if you're not using mods like Hunterborn, or CCOR.

Vanilla Interior Expansion by AwesomeJanis
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157932
"Adds tens of rooms to various vanilla locations, mostly treasure or thieving opportunities"

You know, because everyone has tables full of gold just lying around

Oookay, 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 wises you well. It is Middas the 27th of Last Seed and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it's once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked. and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Umatima wa Uganda, and the biscuits are chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 32 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa. There are a few.

A shout out to NiteFromWindhelm for another 4 armor spids.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/NiteFromWindhelm/mods?gameId=1704

Another to WhiskersIsTheCat for fixing Mihail's penguins
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157806

shazdeh2 released AutoExec Console Commands
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157827
"Run console commands at the start of your session, or when loading a game."

Actually there are three: Run on every load, Run once 'per session', and run only on new character. Useful for testing, or non persistent settings. Thanks.

RevontuletCXVII released Revontulet's Fluent Dovahkiin
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157835
"This simple mod adds voice cooldown reduction enchantments to the Greybeard armour set, allowing you to use shouts more often - becoming "fluent" in the use of the Dovahzul, if you will."

The old cat has to admit, this one is actually immersive. The grey beards are supposed to be teachers. Magic user robes are buffed, why not Thuum user robes. Have a cookie

wSkeever released Somewhat Okay Snowdrifts - Blended Windhelm Bridge Snowdrifts
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157838
"Adds blending to Windhelm Bridge snowdrifts"

This is hand blending of specific drifts and looks good. Another tiny fix you can't unsee

braxusx released Solstheim Broken Tree Remover
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157823
"Removes all the ugly broken pine trees from Solstheim's southern section. A base object swapper file also replaces dead and ash pines with healthy ones."

Your game your way. The desolation of Red Mountain becomes sand dunes, and the ash lands become... Falkreath. Ah'vrie will admit the trees look good, and in fact pine forests recover faster than anyone expects, as seen in the Yellowstone, and Patagonian fires. So, not going to poke this. We love choice. tracking.

Jaipebbles released Solstheim Reborn - Raven Rock
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157759
"Solstheim Reborn - Raven Rock (formerly Azuroas Raven Rock) is a mod that completely overhauls Raven Rock, adding new buildings, interactable NPCs, and more!"

Total overhaul of the town, that changes the whole flavor. The old cat is not a huge fan of walls that go nowhere with arched gates with no gate. Make sure to read the mod page, this changes a lot. Arguably it adds more Imperial buildings which would make sense if this was a thriving EEC mining colony. Worth a look. Thanks.

And finally This might be of interest to many.

Dynamic Body Distribution by KrisV777
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157779
"Give every NPC unique body presets and textures"
"Dynamic Body Distribution (DBD) is a config-driven framework used to assign Textures and BodySlide Presets to NPC at runtime."

Assembly required...
To let the player use a unique slider preset and textures, follow these instructions:

Create a new empty mod DBD Assets. We will use this mod to store the assets and configuration files in.
In this mod, create the folders: textures/DBD/, SKSE/DBD/Sliders/Male/, SKSE/DBD/Sliders/Female/, SKE/DBD/Configurations/.
Open the texture mod which contains the textures you want to use for the player. The mod itself can be disabled, we are only interested in its textures.
You should see a folder named 'textures', copy and paste this folder to 'textures/DBD/' and rename the folder to "PlayerTextures". You should end up with a folder path like so: 'textures/DBD/PlayerTextures/'
Find your BodySlide Preset, this is a ".xml" file usually located under 'CalienteTools\BodySlide\SliderPresets'.
Copy and paste this preset to either 'SKSE/DBD/Sliders/Male/' or 'SKSE/DBD/Sliders/Female/', depending on if the preset is for a male of female character and rename it to "PlayerPreset".
Create a new "PlayerConfig.yml" file in SKE/DBD/Configurations/. Open it with a text editor of your choice and copy paste the following contents into the file, then save. You can now start the game and the player will use the textures and slider preset you copied into the respective folders.

You have been warned, but this has promise. I could see this being used in a way similar to Obody IE: create 15 or 20 presets and have them randomly assigned to NPCs, while keeping the player independent of the changes... A lot of work though.

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 Tirdas the 26th of Last Seed and a very muggy dawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have long set, and this one apologizes for being tardy. The storms have blown through for now, and this one always sleeps like a kitten during storms. For now anyway, it is 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 Miami espresso, and the biscuits are ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 50 new mods, and believe it or not a few don't jangle. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or two.

YourFriendlyListener released The Darkness Of Skyrim as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157766
"a collection of mods that add more difficult, unpleasant, disturbing, and grim themes to the world of Skyrim." The first mod deals with children, and was evidently disturbing enough that it had to be taken down and parts removed before it could be released. Not for old cat's but it isn't the old cat's game. Thanks

DanteJustDante released Assassin Starting Gear as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157781
Totally OP starting gear as expected, interesting new version of the backstab enchantment. Putting a master lock on starting gear is a bit silly but Thanks.

Digsu released Remove Werewolf Disease Immunity
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157774
"Allows werewolves to catch diseases like a common mortal." Like they don't have enough problems. LOL Thanks I guess

PsychicParasite released Relics Of Hyrule - ... Compatibility Patch as a first mod Welcome https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157748
"Small patch to make the Peaceful Garden player home mod to work with the Relics of Hyrule mod." Thanks, nice simple first mod. Always welcome

kuroishitam released Fires Hurt - OIF
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157720
"This mod is a remake of a mod with the same name, Fires Hurt SE, using OIF" If you're already using the OIFramework not a bad mod to have. The old cat is not thrilled with the inclusion of the hotsprings, though I guess it is reasonable. Thanks

PuneumaSigne released Horses Are Your Friends
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157424
"You can call your horse by playing the flute, feed your horse, or have your horse carry items using a packsaddle you've crafted. You can also call your horses to the stable at any time." Interesting, Versions for vanilla horses and wild horses CC. Thanks

JobiWanUK released Followers React to Crafting
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157750
A mod to give vanilla-voiced followers comments when the player is using various types of crafting stations with around 660 lines of dialogue.

Using a mix of repurposed vanilla dialog and some AI added lines. You'll have to watch the videos for any samples of the added lines. Why not, thanks

Lets see... tcbflash released Hearthfire Homes Require 2x Material
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157730
Right... because masochism is an art form

Lets finish up with something a little more interesting, and possibly useful as well. This is more a modders resource, but the premise is interesting. Two by Ryokhan

Vekel the Man of Culture and Knowledge
Repository AddOn for Vekel the Man of Culture and Knowledge
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Ryokhan/mods?gameId=1704

"Vekel The Man is an interesting and one among the many underused characters in the Thieves Guild. Everything about him seems to suggest he "knows" things, "collects" rumors and could point you to interesting stuff. However all you get from him is a quest to collect necromancer erotica from a dungeon in a godforgotten area of Skyrim.

On the other side, there are plenty of mods that add quests, new lands, forms of magic, relics or followers whose details and triggers you'll probably forget unless you note them down somewhere and keep looking at it while playing.

I'd like to say this mod is intended as a mini-framework to fix these two issues at the same time."

Like I said interesting, Everything Vekel would have to sell you must be added manually to the two provided leveled lists... It would make the character more interesting in a TG playthrough, but assembly is definitely required. This one gets a cookie. 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 Morndas the 25th of Last Seed and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. Hide if you can, or work if you must it's Morndas again. The blessed moons have begun their ancient journey back to full, 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 pot luck while this one blends a few remnants of past roasts. This one does not waste the sacred beans, and the biscuits are classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new mods and most are jangles and patches, but a few have caught the eye. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa.

A quick shout out to shazdeh2 for the Spell Classes modders resource. Thanks

SweetieBubblegum re-released Adventurers Armor as their first, again... welcome back?
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157473
"This mod adds a new set of female armor, available in five color variants." Thanks again

tcbflash released Classic Attributes - My Version
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157654
"Old school RPG Attributes. Simple and highly compatible implementation."

Same old crap, even more confusing descriptions. Short version all stats start at 5 and you can adjust them up or down. It doesn't bother to tell you the total available pool... What? Oh right, Moving right along

EzmeraldaTheWitch released Fourth Era Spell-Crafting
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157287
"Create custom spells by mixing the effects of existing ones and setting their stats (like in oblivion!). Learn to craft with the effects of potions too. Forget spells you no longer need. Works with modded spells. Flagged as ESL."

Looks interesting, though it seems to not have limits to what you can create. The old cat questions a spell with a 199 cost being listed as novice. Needs testing, but thanks

MoSami2003 released Comprehensive Critical Damage Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157530
"Simple SKSE plugin which fixes the critical damage formula."

And unlike other solutions does not do this with a hidden perk that scales with skill level. This one gets a cookie, thanks

AndrealphusVIII released Ebony Blade - Tweaks and Enhancements
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157558
"This mod increase the amount of times you can upgrade the Ebony Blade, among other things." Inherently evil and stupidly OP... What could possibly go... your game your way

And we'll finish up with Move For Warmth by Restartitius
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157428
"Moving around should warm you up! Generate passive warmth through exercise as you move around." Nice idea, Not sure about the implementation. Needs testing.

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!

Goooooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 24th of Last Seed, and a beautiful blue dawn here on warm sands. The festival of the new moons began 'officially' last night... The drinking began on Fredas and as you can imagine, the stories have gotten quite... imaginative. Anyway, excuse please a lazy old cat for getting a late start, and lets stoke the fires...

Our brew of the day is Istanbul espresso and the biscuits are ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 55 new mods, and several caught the eye. Let's open the stage to new talent first.

tenentemaycon14 ported Dwemer Skyship (SSE) Flyable airship as a first mod. Welcome
"A full flyable airship in skyrim. Simpler than Dev Aveza. The physics is not so realistc, but is good anyway"

Does not link to the original mod, Flagged as suspicious... Maybe hold off for now.

encryptedmodding released Dragonborns Burdenbreaker as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157538
"Boost your carry weight with ease! Choose from multipliers"

Alright it's a cheat for people to lazy to cheat, but we love choice LOL. Multiplier values chosen in the fomod. Reinstall to change values. Thanks

Randomizer001 released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Randomizer001/mods?gameId=1704
Tiny patches based on a load order that isn't yours, And a fix for the ratway door that is also probably load order dependent. Make sure you have the problems before fixing them.

Phereniki released her second mod today, but the old cat missed her first. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Phereniki/mods?gameId=1704
Hjorn the Roadside Trader: in a tent outside Riverwood
The Drowned Sailor: Discover a small, lore-friendly item collection left behind by a sailor along Skyrim’s frozen coast.

Oooh, and actual treasure hunt, and I like her thinking, but BRRR! Maybe do this before turning on any Survival modes or mods :steammocking: Looks like fun. Thanks

Lets see... laminin released 'Kreate To xEdit Scripts' as a modders resource.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157525
A bit over the old cat's head, or at least way to early for this. If you think you need this you probably do, and if you're scratching your head, don't even bother looking LOL

And that brings us to our mod of the day.

Grand Solitude - The Walls of High King Erling by Drengin ManuOstar44 Varangian94
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157506
"This mod is a complete overhaul of the capital of Skyrim — the city of Solitude. You'll find a lot of new and unique content, including new characters and locations."

That's an understatement. Where to begin? Medieval done right. Honestly this is the first complete exterior overhaul the old cat might use. Ah'vrie is generally not fond of this type of mod, but *slow clap* well done, this all works very well together. A very consistent look. This would be patching hell for LOTD, so be fore warned. 2 cookies, thanks

Annnd of course...

Grand Solitude Patch Collection by Czasior
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157450
"A collection of compatibility patches for Grand Solitude - The Walls of High King Erling"
The old cat stands corrected... Wow, that's an extensive list of patches including LOTD
This gets 2 cookies as well. Talk about first day ready :steamthumbsup:

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!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Loredas the 23rd of Last Seed and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honorable guests. 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 yes it can... There, much better no? Now to put fresh water to the flame while this one scrubs the kettles, and sees what is ready to pick in the garden.

Our brew of the day is Miami Espresso, and the biscuits are raspberry thumbprint lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new mods with lots of jangle but not a whole lot of substance. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa...

maramsp released Mara's preset as a first mod. Welcome NSFW, no link needed

ShaileshBisht0411 released Grimy Fingers - Lockpicking Skill Tree Rebalance for Skyrim SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157509
"Streamline and rebalance Skyrim’s lockpicking skill tree for meaningful progression, better challenge, and rewarding gameplay—without breaking the vanilla feel."

Allow the old cat to translate... Makes picking locks easier, sooner. Moving right along

tg626 ported Meeko and Vigilance are huskies by Jokiros
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157484
Unfortunately it doesn't make them smarter or less annoying, but thanks

WalkerInShadows released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/WalkerInShadows/mods?gameId=1704
A patch for Markarth outskirts, and landscape and water fixes. And Not so rare curios adds 'rare' items to merchant chests. Sort of defeats the purpose but your game your way.

WOXAVE released two as well
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/WOXAVE/mods?gameId=1704
Aela, and Serana replacers.

Aela... Has an interesting, almost sophisticated look that doesn't quite fit the character, but nicely done. It's something about the eyes, they don't say 'huntress'

Serana... Not for old cats, too doll like, but taste is subjective.

And we'll finish up with Tomato's Riften and Ratway
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157340
"My Riften and the Ratway with support for Complex parallax and PBR"

Purple roofs, trees growing through the cistern roof, and flowers growing out of stone...
What's not to like ;-) Worth a look. The old cat does like Mara's symbol carved into the lintle of the temple door. Very nice touch.

And that will do for today, The ale is fresh and the new batch of mead is ready. We have medallions of marinated venison braised to a turn and served on a bed of roast diced onions and potatoes, with a poached egg on top. This one will plan the late meal when he returns from the markets a little later. As always there will be a hearty stew simmering for those that need to ward the chill.

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

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 22nd of Last Seed and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. The desert was blessed by Kynareth last night. This one slept like a baby. Ah'vrie loves a good summer storm. That means autumn has almost arrived and the tyranny of the sun will soon be at an end. 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 classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods in the usual eclectic mix Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa... definitely a fresh cuppa ;-)

MrSanguine released Paper Map Retextures For Consistency as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157401
"A simple edit of various paper maps textures to make them look alike following the same color scheme." See a need, fill a need. The soul of modding. Have a cookie

wheelabout released Alternate Perspective Reborn
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157405
"Alternate Perspective Reborn reimagines the starting experience of Alternate Perspective. Instead of waking in a modest inn room, you begin your journey upon a windswept ruin high above Nirn, with clouds swirling at your feet and the Sovngarde sky blazing overhead. Functionality remains the same, allowing you to choose your path as before."

Well, it's more epic than a room at the inn ;-) Why not. If that's Akatosh this gets a cookie

RomoPSI released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/RomoPSI/mods?gameId=1704
Reliquary of Myth - 360 Ward Patch, and Playable Vanilla Equipment

Thanks, you could have saved yourself some time if you used google.

lencevioX released Celestial Hideout
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157430
"Celestial Hideout – A Player Home Beyond the Stars." Oh it's out there all right. This should come with an epilepsy warning. All I want to know is where is the stable? There better be a unicorn.

EbonyWarriorIRL released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/EbonyWarriorIRL/mods?gameId=1704
A skypatcher distribution file for underwear, and a UI tweak to allow you to toggle 1st and 3rd person views when using dialog movement eanbler. Thanks

shazdeh2 released two today as well
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/shazdeh2/mods?gameId=1704
Legendary map: Adds an interactive legend to the map menu, so you can toggle off undesired map markers. Now that could be useful. Similar to OR

Auto Name Enchantments: When enchanting items, the crafted item automatically gets the enchantment's name. (As part of the vanilla default naming mechanic.) Also useful
Thanks for sharing, have a cookie

Satafinix released Daedric Enigma - Dusk -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157380
"The High quality remake of the old Daedric Enigma: Daedric Lords Voices
Over 366+ Voice files has been remade from scratch using high quality PS4 VO Files"

Sanguine's not bad, Neither was Sheogorath, but no one can replace Wess. Everyone else sounds like a dragon. LOL Not Poking, Satafinix has a very recognizable voice, like Michael Dorn. No matter how many cartoon voice overs he did they all sounded like Worf.

And finally... This looks interesting

SSE - Wardrobe Manager by ManoloV02 (BETA)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157418
"A complete wardrobe manager for Bodyslide files. Includes: Packing Projects in cathegories, Editing materials, Easy Zap and Fix for clipping, Merging outfirt parts in one single project. Requires Bodyslide and Outfit studio, Utilizes Free libraries from Ousnius Material Editor, NiflySharp (Great libraries)
Its a port beta for skyrim for now."

Color an old cat interested. It would be nice to be able to edit follower default outfits before launching the game. This one needs testing. It's a beta for now. Tracking

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 Turdas the 21st of Last Seed and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. Kynareth is teasing us. One good rain and now stuck with humidity but no relief from the tyranny of the sun. This one hopes we didn't offend her some how. Anyway, it is time again for this one to tend the inn, bad fur day or not. 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 lemon, or rather will be shortly, the oven is still preheating. Preparation is key to crispy cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new mods, and a dozen or so caught the eye. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa.

vlekje426 released Classic Classes and Birthsigns SSE (Reimagined) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157299
"Adds traits from "Biggie Traits" and birthsigns from "Roleplaying in Skyrim - Birthsigns" to the class creation screen."

More a patch than a new mod, but integrating them into a single 'creation screen' is a nice touch. your game your way. Some files are flagged suspicious, but we've seen that with first mods before. Your game your way, we love choice.

ToosTruus released Snowy Altar for Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157322
"Just a tiny mod to have the Altar for Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon snowy"

Toos! Stop teasing and finish the damned snow and ice mod already LOL. Thanks

EbonyWarriorIRL released three today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/EbonyWarriorIRL/mods?gameId=1704
An eclectic mix. Adds some book of shadows items to Tonilia's container. An Elixir of Blood Potion Replacer, using the awesome potions model, And adds an ESLified silver dagger to the silverhand and blacksmiths. All require the original mods, which turns all three original mods into very specific replacer resources. Your game your way. Thanks

A couple of follower manager mods today

Jajamoja ported Increased Follower Limit
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157308
"If you like the vanilla follower system but want to have more followers than 1 this mod is for you." This is the original follower manager from LE by expired. And as such will require serious patching for any mod that alters follower behavior including RDO, USSEP, and all modern frameworks. Thanks, but you're better off with a current framework, this simply edits the vanilla script to allow for more than one follower.

ekagames released FOMS - Follower Organized Management System
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157222
"This mod allows you to recruit up to 20 followers through normal dialogue interactions. Additionally, a dedicated in-game menu lets you manage follower stay locations, change their outfits, and view detailed information about them, including associated quests and factions."

You'll have to read the mod page, this allows you to micromanage everything, and will still break the AI package of any custom follower. You're game your way, but the old cat does not like the idea of being able to assign your followers 'end game' armors and weapons at level one

JJerem released Valhalla Bridges
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157314
"Overhauls various vanilla bridges with new custom made models."

The old cat is not going to poke, but the key to a mod like this is always going to be function over form. There are some nice models, that simple don't fit the application. An example would be high arched stone bridges designed specifically to allow boat traffic over a stream you could walk across without getting your boots wet. there's even a bridge that's actually a dam? Some of the bridges are nicely built, but this one is no engineer.

renthal311 released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/renthal311/mods?gameId=1704
Medieval Tankard Realistic Replica, and iron dagger replica

An excellent modeler and total flake, it's worth looking over his portfolio, there are gems in there if you bother to look. Today's tankard is beautiful, even if there isn't a blacksmith in the game skilled enough to make them. They look to be spun pewter, with a form rolled pattern, and soldiered spun base. Realistic yes... in renaissance Europe. Same with the dagger, and the old cat is not thrilled with the blade, seeing as the game blacksmiths could make this. Always worth a look, the tankards would fit well in a medieval build.

SassiestAssassin returns with Children of the Pariah - CoDB Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157246
"This mod simply adds the aging textures from Children of Dawn's Beauty to the Orcs of Children of the Pariah." Nothing wrong with an author approved patch, Have a cookie

We'll finish up with Ancient City of Markarth by knightradiant2
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157277
"Why make Markarth a clean gleaming city when it is built upon the ruins of an ancient civilization? A formerly personal patch of my favorite Markarth mods. Includes an optional lite overhaul for the other Reach Dwemer ruins."

This isn't an overhaul, it's a bloody replacer LOL. A totally unique vision of the city with a long list of requirements, so make sure to read carefully. This one deserves a good look even if you have no intention of using it. The old cat's only complaint would be the rocks that were not changed. The aged mossy browns of the city make the few spot of shiny grey draw the eye. Beautiful work though, and very unique. 2 cookies

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 20th of Last Seed and another balmy 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 flames.

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Roma, and the biscuits are Ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods in the usual blend of jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or three.

KoldOfCaelin released Simple Save Reminder as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157225
"Simple reminder to save, stretch and drink popping up in the corner of your vision as you explore." "Tiny script to remind you to save. Pops up in the top-left as a message every 5 minutes."

For some this might seem a bit silly, but honestly if you have a large mod list, and shut off autosaves for stability, maybe a reminder to save every now and then couldn't hurt. The repeat timing needs to be configurable. Every five minutes is a bit much. Thanks

zNoctiis released Noctiis' Amon ReShade as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157257
"ReShade I use when taking photos while im playing Lorerim with Amon ENB"

Too much bloom, too much color saturation, and the DOF is absurd. Might be good for screen caps but not for playing the game. Thanks, but pass

Digsu released Replace Bandit Dogs With Wolves
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157217
"Replaces hostile dogs found at bandit camps with wolves." Why not? The old cat always hated killing puppies, but never had trouble killing wolves. Have a biscuit

Kanfium released two mods today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Kanfium/mods?gameId=1704
Immersive Book Sounds and Alternate Start - Mara Greeting Revoiced

The old cat is not thrilled with even more unimmersive book sounds, and don't get me started on replacing Mara's voice with young and sultry. Your game your way. Thanks but no cookie

33Void also released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/33Void/mods?gameId=1704
Portable crafting, and Weather and time control.

Useful but immersion breaking and the old cat is not fond of the gui at all. This one is not against adding crafting stations as conjuration spells that would need to be learned and level balanced (IE: not novice spells) But the weather control is useless if you don't already know the weather type. This one will stick with a console command if it's really that bad. FW 81a always works... just saying. Pass

DrPharmDawg released Roleplaying in Skyrim - Standing Stones
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157053
"Overhaul of the 13 standing stone effects with abilities befitting of the legendary monoliths rumored to allow heroes to rewrite their fate."

Excuse me... obviously intended to complement 'RoleRim' Not for old cat's but thanks. At least immersive wasn't in the title. Your game your way.

DEEJMASTER333 released Vanilla Purity Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/157236
"A mod that aims to restore Bethesda's intended creative vision when using mods and community fixes."

Make sure to read the articles which list the changes. This is intended to work with the author's 'Misc Bugfix Compilation' and 'Dragon Leveled List Fixes' Intended to work "with community fixes" It is clearly intended to revert some of the patch team's changes without re-introducing the bugs that were fixed. Grain of salt, make sure you read the article. At least this mod isn't openly hostile.

Lets finish with the something the old cat actually likes.

Much Dimmer Fog and Mist by Axarien
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/156700
"Greatly decreases glow and opacity of fog and mist ambient effects."

Unlike 'fog removers' this mod simply reduces the 'presence' of the fog and mists. This one the old cat flagged for testing. The overall effect is much more natural than removing the effects all together. This one gets a cookie. Downloaded for testing in game.

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!