Modding on the SpectrumGooooooood morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 14th of First Seed, and a blustery predawn here on arm sands. The blessed moons are full, and if you enter the inn smelling of wet dag, you're going to taste the old cat's mace not his mead. Anyway, the moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the fires and put fresh water to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Arpeggio, and the biscuits are still chocolate chunk. We'll bake fresh when this old cat returns from the markets a little later. Checking the hot sheets we have an eclectic mix of 48 new mods, and believe it or not, some don't have a cup size. Let's see what catches an old cat's gaze over a fresh cuppa or two.
ROSVER released Naked Comments Overhaul as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144656
"add keyword and conditions for revealing clothes, so it can be seen as naked" Ooookay. There is some assembly required. This sets the conditions, but you have to add the keywords with xEdit. Thanks?
ENORXA released Soul Tomato and Flawed Varla Stones are Black Soul Gems as there second mod, but their first slipped though the cracks. Their first allows you to choose the amount of light used in Racemenu. So Welcome, and welcome back.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/ENOR ... ameId=1704
The old cat actually has no problem making flawed Varla Stones 'Black'. It's easy enough to head cannon that, that's what the flaw is. And it allows you to play nice with Azura. Thanks
gera1264 released Vanilla Water Reimagined
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144583
It's upscaled not re-imagined. This might be useful on weaker systems, so no poking though. Thanks, have a cookie.
Shadow1474 released Frostflow Abyss Fake Light Remover for ELFX
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144632
"A simple Base Object Swapper file that removes ELFX's fake lighting surrounding the glowing mushrooms in Frostflow Abyss." The old cat visited Frostflow twice recently and might just use this. It was much too bright. The question unanswered is; Does this remove the added fake lights from all the mushrooms, or just those? They're too bight everywhere, even Bleakfalls.
That's pretty much it for today.
PSBoss released Standing Stone the Lady (NSFW)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144447
Again with the stupid stars? and adding an outfit to a naked statue just makes it even cheezier... Moving right along.
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!
Coffee with an old Khajiit
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Gooooooood morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 15th of First Seed and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It's a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are gibbous tonight, but keep those silver weapons handy for another day or two at least. It is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. This can get a bit dusty so you may wish to cover your tankards... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend off with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. Now to put fresh water to the flames while this one composts the ash, tends the garden, and scrubs the kettles. The life of an innkeeper is glamorous yes? Well, maybe not for everyone.
Our brew of the day is from India, and we'll bake fresh biscuits when Ah'vrie returns from the markets. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa...
ModsInCommunity released Skyrim INI Boost - Better FPS as a first mod. Welcome
No link, If you need a newbie to overwrite your INI files you can search for it yourself. LOL Thanks
knightradiant2 released Crystalline Soul Gems
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144743
"Multilayer Parallax and Refracting meshes filled with stars to give your soul gems shine, depth, and glow. ENB and non-ENB versions available." Wow that's a lot of refraction, but not bad, if a bit too bright, and the surface facets should be a bit smoother. Worth a look
Liseralla patched Praedy's Soul gems without ENB Light
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144734
Because the universe demands balance
Lets see... Renthal is getting strange again.
medieval spring amulet SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144726
"Vanilla Silver Amulet Replacement..." Thanks Ren only it's jeweled and not silver? Maybe lay off the skooma. Low res and not pretty, but it's Ren...
PLSET released SpellBreaker Rework
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144558
The latest in their series of slightly OP vanilla artifact buffs. Thanks, the effects look good.
Den987 released MANLIER SPRIGGANS AND FLAME ATRONACH
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144702
No dangly bits, so SFW. Now we need a 'variation' spid mod that randomly swaps these in so we can have both Males and females. Thanks
And finally we'll call this the mod of the day... Yet another fry your mobo grass mod
Rotund Grass by rotundrobert
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144720
"A reasonably performant grass combo with short grass and floral fields that blend in well with the landscape, and some patches of wild shrubbery to keep things interesting." Make sure to check the requirements and intended load order. Some assembly required.
Worth a look and a cookie. Liquid nitrogen cooling tower not included
And that will do for today. The new ale casks were delivered on time, and there's a fresh batch of mead ready. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and we'll choose the late meal after this one returns from the market. As always there will be a kettle of stew simmering for those needing to ward the chill.
The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept and mopped. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 15th of First Seed and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It's a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are gibbous tonight, but keep those silver weapons handy for another day or two at least. It is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. This can get a bit dusty so you may wish to cover your tankards... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend off with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. Now to put fresh water to the flames while this one composts the ash, tends the garden, and scrubs the kettles. The life of an innkeeper is glamorous yes? Well, maybe not for everyone.
Our brew of the day is from India, and we'll bake fresh biscuits when Ah'vrie returns from the markets. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa...
ModsInCommunity released Skyrim INI Boost - Better FPS as a first mod. Welcome
No link, If you need a newbie to overwrite your INI files you can search for it yourself. LOL Thanks
knightradiant2 released Crystalline Soul Gems
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144743
"Multilayer Parallax and Refracting meshes filled with stars to give your soul gems shine, depth, and glow. ENB and non-ENB versions available." Wow that's a lot of refraction, but not bad, if a bit too bright, and the surface facets should be a bit smoother. Worth a look
Liseralla patched Praedy's Soul gems without ENB Light
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144734
Because the universe demands balance
Lets see... Renthal is getting strange again.
medieval spring amulet SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144726
"Vanilla Silver Amulet Replacement..." Thanks Ren only it's jeweled and not silver? Maybe lay off the skooma. Low res and not pretty, but it's Ren...
PLSET released SpellBreaker Rework
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144558
The latest in their series of slightly OP vanilla artifact buffs. Thanks, the effects look good.
Den987 released MANLIER SPRIGGANS AND FLAME ATRONACH
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144702
No dangly bits, so SFW. Now we need a 'variation' spid mod that randomly swaps these in so we can have both Males and females. Thanks
And finally we'll call this the mod of the day... Yet another fry your mobo grass mod
Rotund Grass by rotundrobert
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144720
"A reasonably performant grass combo with short grass and floral fields that blend in well with the landscape, and some patches of wild shrubbery to keep things interesting." Make sure to check the requirements and intended load order. Some assembly required.
Worth a look and a cookie. Liquid nitrogen cooling tower not included
And that will do for today. The new ale casks were delivered on time, and there's a fresh batch of mead ready. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and we'll choose the late meal after this one returns from the market. As always there will be a kettle of stew simmering for those needing to ward the chill.
The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept and mopped. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-open!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 17th of First Seed and wage slaves lament the weekend is over. Hide if you can or work if you must, It's Morndas. The blessed moons are waning and we should be safe from the goddess' crazy puppies for a while again. Anyway, it's time to stoke the fires and put fresh water to the flame...
Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye this day over a fresh cuppa.
Leet released Helgen Cabin - No Loading Screen Starter Home
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144944
"A new player home just outside the Helgen cave. With lots of features, and lots of love." This one obviously finally got tired of adding flowers to vanilla locations Now when Ralof says, we should split up. You can ignore him completely and walk into your house. Why not.
Truthsnark released two more 'fix floating bee hive' mods today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Trut ... ameId=1704
For Traverse the Ulvenwald, and Aspens Ablaze. Both of which a certain old cat is now using. I did run into a floater near Ivarstead... tracking for now. Can't fix what's already baked.
ancienthorn released two Vamp centrist mods today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/anci ... ameId=1704
More feminine Vampire lords, and no friendly fire from Dawnbreaker. Serana thanks you, and the new torso does look better, but still not quite right. Worth a look... Thanks
This is when you know immersion for the sake of immersion has gotten too serious LOL
Fibbi - Designer Eyebags - Racemenu Overlays-Makeup-Warpaints
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144926
"Give your dragonborn the eyebags of a true hero! The only immersion-roleplaying mod you'll ever need!" Love the humor. You too can look like you haven't slept since Helgen Ooookay
Tyrthemis released Gradual Food and Drinks CC Fishing Add-on
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144338
"For users of Gradual Food and Drinks, but that also have the CC Fishing content and want consistency for the effects of the food included in CC fishing" Thanks
nicola89b released Windhelm Objects SMIMed
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144910
"Mesh improvements for some ugly Windhelm objects" Rounded off a few ugly sharp corners. Nothing to do with SMIM though. It's not even required. The title is unfortunate
Lets see... Stabscaliber released The White Hall...
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144904
"A complete interior overhaul of the Dawnstar Jarl's Longhouse." This is their third, all similar in that they add a dining table and some reasonable clutter to the longhouses. Thanks, this one quite a bit of clutter. Looks almost like an inn. Worth a look.
Pieter82 released Unique Farmhouse Architecture - Dawnstar (Base Object Swapper)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144730
The old cat usually doesn't favor a lot of the 'unique architecture' mods, but this one makes sense and has style. Basically it's simply a roof texture swap. and this roof looks like it was designed to handle snow load... Parallax and normal versions, with patches for most snow mods, and FYX 3d boards. Pieter was serious with this...
This one gets a cookie. Flagged for testing in the next restart. Downloaded to endorse. Thanks
Varangian94 released Heljarchen
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144942
"Restores the cut village of Heljarchen around the Nightgate Inn"
Very similar to Arthmoor's village in CRF, this one appears to have made fewer landscape edits, but it would need to be tested. Nicely done if you're not using CRF. Thanks
And finally, not exactly a mod of the day, but interesting.
Haunter of Skyggenborg by Hronnoss
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144921
"Inspired by games like Amnesia, this mod will see the player venturing into the heart of an old isolated castle, while simultaneously trying to uncover it's dark mysteries."
Oh look, a hidden pass to a castle... Just poking. They pulled off creating a really spooky look. Nothing wrong with new places to explore. At least it's not another empty island somewhere. If someone tests this let us know. It's not the old cat's style.
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!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 17th of First Seed and wage slaves lament the weekend is over. Hide if you can or work if you must, It's Morndas. The blessed moons are waning and we should be safe from the goddess' crazy puppies for a while again. Anyway, it's time to stoke the fires and put fresh water to the flame...
Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye this day over a fresh cuppa.
Leet released Helgen Cabin - No Loading Screen Starter Home
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144944
"A new player home just outside the Helgen cave. With lots of features, and lots of love." This one obviously finally got tired of adding flowers to vanilla locations
Now when Ralof says, we should split up. You can ignore him completely and walk into your house. Why not.Truthsnark released two more 'fix floating bee hive' mods today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Trut ... ameId=1704
For Traverse the Ulvenwald, and Aspens Ablaze. Both of which a certain old cat is now using. I did run into a floater near Ivarstead... tracking for now. Can't fix what's already baked.
ancienthorn released two Vamp centrist mods today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/anci ... ameId=1704
More feminine Vampire lords, and no friendly fire from Dawnbreaker. Serana thanks you, and the new torso does look better, but still not quite right. Worth a look... Thanks
This is when you know immersion for the sake of immersion has gotten too serious LOL
Fibbi - Designer Eyebags - Racemenu Overlays-Makeup-Warpaints
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144926
"Give your dragonborn the eyebags of a true hero! The only immersion-roleplaying mod you'll ever need!" Love the humor. You too can look like you haven't slept since Helgen Ooookay
Tyrthemis released Gradual Food and Drinks CC Fishing Add-on
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144338
"For users of Gradual Food and Drinks, but that also have the CC Fishing content and want consistency for the effects of the food included in CC fishing" Thanks
nicola89b released Windhelm Objects SMIMed
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144910
"Mesh improvements for some ugly Windhelm objects" Rounded off a few ugly sharp corners. Nothing to do with SMIM though. It's not even required. The title is unfortunate
Lets see... Stabscaliber released The White Hall...
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144904
"A complete interior overhaul of the Dawnstar Jarl's Longhouse." This is their third, all similar in that they add a dining table and some reasonable clutter to the longhouses. Thanks, this one quite a bit of clutter. Looks almost like an inn. Worth a look.
Pieter82 released Unique Farmhouse Architecture - Dawnstar (Base Object Swapper)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144730
The old cat usually doesn't favor a lot of the 'unique architecture' mods, but this one makes sense and has style. Basically it's simply a roof texture swap. and this roof looks like it was designed to handle snow load... Parallax and normal versions, with patches for most snow mods, and FYX 3d boards. Pieter was serious with this...
This one gets a cookie. Flagged for testing in the next restart. Downloaded to endorse. Thanks
Varangian94 released Heljarchen
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144942
"Restores the cut village of Heljarchen around the Nightgate Inn"
Very similar to Arthmoor's village in CRF, this one appears to have made fewer landscape edits, but it would need to be tested. Nicely done if you're not using CRF. Thanks
And finally, not exactly a mod of the day, but interesting.
Haunter of Skyggenborg by Hronnoss
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144921
"Inspired by games like Amnesia, this mod will see the player venturing into the heart of an old isolated castle, while simultaneously trying to uncover it's dark mysteries."
Oh look, a hidden pass to a castle... Just poking. They pulled off creating a really spooky look. Nothing wrong with new places to explore. At least it's not another empty island somewhere. If someone tests this let us know. It's not the old cat's style.
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!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 18th of First 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. excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flames...
Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits are chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 47 new with all the jiggles, dangles, patches and pointy sticks we've come to expect. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or four.
Morrigan0crow released Enhanced Solitude - Vanilla textures as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145042
"This is a patch for Enhanced solitude/Enhanced Solitude improved to revert all textures to Vanilla" Interesting first mod... Why not? Have a cookie
Goldwyrm13 released a rather comprehensive patch as a first mod. Welcome
Khajiit Has Many Things - Khajiit has Tents and Khajiit has Wares Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145073
"Simple patch that merges the clutter from KHW with the tents from KHT." Thanks, This one gets a cookie as well.
Bronyphony released Moon House as a second mod, but the first slipped past the old cat.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Bron ... ameId=1704
Welcome, A house in the moon with a portal... And no pictures. Not for old cat's but thanks.
EzmeraldaTheWitch released Transmutation Magic Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144858
"Allows you to learn how to transmute any ore, ingot or gem. Adds a new more convenient way to transmute, and even transmutation spell crafting. All with an immersive quest to learn through experimentation. Also includes an optional second quest to learn to transmute Weapons, Armor and books, and smithing via magic."
Well, the old cat has to admit that this is NOT just another for the pile. You study the ores, then once studied you can 'design' a transmutation spell? While this one likes the added mechanics, Ah'vrie will have to think about converting amethyst to diamond?. useful for crafting if a bit cheaty. Thanks
lets see... Truthsnark is continuing to fix floating bee hives. Everyone needs a hoby
Happy Little Trees - Floating Beehive Fixes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145047
"Base Object Swapper file to fix floating beehives in Happy Little Trees and Happy Little Shrubs. Happy little beehives. Happy little bees." Thanks.
Finally we do have a mod of the day. Darkfox strike again.
Necessary Nirn Necessities
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145022
"Improves the crafting menus in Nirn's Necessities by relocating craftable items to the tanning rack and adding perk requirements for certain items. Also streamlines crafting by limiting initial creation to one color variant, with the option to craft other variants from the original."
The original mod allows you to craft SMP accessories, this mod makes the menus more usable. The old cat is not sure whether to call this a patch or an upgrade. Nicely done, and cookie worthy. Thanks
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, yada yada... We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 18th of First 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. excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flames...
Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits are chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 47 new with all the jiggles, dangles, patches and pointy sticks we've come to expect. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or four.
Morrigan0crow released Enhanced Solitude - Vanilla textures as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145042
"This is a patch for Enhanced solitude/Enhanced Solitude improved to revert all textures to Vanilla" Interesting first mod... Why not? Have a cookie
Goldwyrm13 released a rather comprehensive patch as a first mod. Welcome
Khajiit Has Many Things - Khajiit has Tents and Khajiit has Wares Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145073
"Simple patch that merges the clutter from KHW with the tents from KHT." Thanks, This one gets a cookie as well.
Bronyphony released Moon House as a second mod, but the first slipped past the old cat.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Bron ... ameId=1704
Welcome, A house in the moon with a portal... And no pictures. Not for old cat's but thanks.
EzmeraldaTheWitch released Transmutation Magic Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144858
"Allows you to learn how to transmute any ore, ingot or gem. Adds a new more convenient way to transmute, and even transmutation spell crafting. All with an immersive quest to learn through experimentation. Also includes an optional second quest to learn to transmute Weapons, Armor and books, and smithing via magic."
Well, the old cat has to admit that this is NOT just another for the pile. You study the ores, then once studied you can 'design' a transmutation spell? While this one likes the added mechanics, Ah'vrie will have to think about converting amethyst to diamond?. useful for crafting if a bit cheaty. Thanks
lets see... Truthsnark is continuing to fix floating bee hives. Everyone needs a hoby
Happy Little Trees - Floating Beehive Fixes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145047
"Base Object Swapper file to fix floating beehives in Happy Little Trees and Happy Little Shrubs. Happy little beehives. Happy little bees." Thanks.
Finally we do have a mod of the day. Darkfox strike again.
Necessary Nirn Necessities
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145022
"Improves the crafting menus in Nirn's Necessities by relocating craftable items to the tanning rack and adding perk requirements for certain items. Also streamlines crafting by limiting initial creation to one color variant, with the option to craft other variants from the original."
The original mod allows you to craft SMP accessories, this mod makes the menus more usable. The old cat is not sure whether to call this a patch or an upgrade. Nicely done, and cookie worthy. Thanks
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, yada yada... We-B-Open!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 20th of First Seed, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and 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 classic Ristretto, and the biscuits are Tate's ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new mods from the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.
Argonil released Subtle Race Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145183
"A race overhaul with subtle racial bonuses that enhance immersion and improve balance without being overpowered or making your choice of race build-defining; your choice should ultimately not provide a large power spike." 'Slow clap' Someone that gets it.
Not another for the pile, this is mostly vanilla, but adds the 'fine metric' of altering skill learning speed based on race. Major skills improve 5% faster, minor skills improve 3% faster. It also adds back in 'previous' resistances that were removed in Skyrim; like Orcs being resistant to magic. This one actually deserves a read, and a cookie. Nicely done.
JerryYOJ released two today. A framework, and a sample using it.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Jerr ... ameId=1704
"Dynamic Merchant Framework: Introduces an system that allows modders to dynamically control a merchant's item's selling price and their buying price... allow you to dynamically determine EACH item's price via its level (from the LeveledList that generated it), the trader himself, and the item itself." The sample mod uses a pseudo RNG to alter inventory at warmaidens. This is a modders resource, but interesting. Thanks
Wired1up released Campfire Fixes - BOS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145209
"Swaps out the landburning.nif for one without land attached" The old cat doesn not have this issue, so it is mod dependent and not enough information was given, but if you have this issue, here's a fix. Thanks
Black714 released Eastern Reach - Moss Friendly Trees
"https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145232"
"If using mod tree, Hanging moss will flying. Revert all tree with Hanging Moss only. back into original tree." They released a similar mod a few days ago for Beyond Reach. Again not enough specific information to classify the fix to a mod. If you have floating moss in the reach, here's your fix. Thanks
ArchonShadow released Arcs Gem Stone Redux (Multilayer Parallax)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145190
"Arcs Gem Stone Redux is a remesh and 4k texture overhaul for Skyrims Common Gem Stones, no esp" Worth a look, you can actually tell the difference between flawed and flawless stones. Thanks.
Blubbo Flags and Banners for Raven Rock (What, no trees lol)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145201
"A mod that adds flags and new textures for the banners of Ravenrock." The old cat has to admit, these are very original, and unique. The old cat likes the way it sets Ravenrock apart from Skyrim. Well done, and cookie worthy. tracking for now.
Zaga1986 released Serious HD Mountains
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145212
"Retexure mountains textures 4k"
From the creator of 'SHD retexture' in oldrim, they lost access to their previous nexus account after years of inactivity. This is not their first mod, it just looks that way LOL. The mod needs better/more pictures, but really needs to be seen in game. The color pallet looks vanilla, and the surface details appear a little 'younger' (less worn) than many overhauls. This one has the old cats eye. Tracking / flagged for testing. Thanks Zaga, Welcome back to the dark side
And that brings us to a very unexpected mod of the day... and it ain't poop in a bucket
Dragon-Voiced Word Walls by Clofas
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144947
"Adds over 50 dragon-voiced dialogue lines to each Word Wall and replaces all audio files associated with them. Requires Base Object Swapper."
Okay... Not what I expected. It replaces the default 'background music' with an ethereal voice whispering the what is written on the word walls in the dragon tongue. You have to listen to the included sample videos. The audio stands up on it's own, the fact that it's 'reading' the actual word wall is inspired. All voice acted by Clofas, no AI crap for this one.
This includes a fomod that allows you to customize the way it integrates with vanilla sound loops. Vanilla sound with spoken words, Vanilla sound with whispered words, and silent with whispered words... This is an immediate download for this old cat. we'll be testing this in a few hours. 3 cookies and a seat by the fires. This is a keeper
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!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 20th of First Seed, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and 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 classic Ristretto, and the biscuits are Tate's ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new mods from the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.
Argonil released Subtle Race Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145183
"A race overhaul with subtle racial bonuses that enhance immersion and improve balance without being overpowered or making your choice of race build-defining; your choice should ultimately not provide a large power spike." 'Slow clap' Someone that gets it.
Not another for the pile, this is mostly vanilla, but adds the 'fine metric' of altering skill learning speed based on race. Major skills improve 5% faster, minor skills improve 3% faster. It also adds back in 'previous' resistances that were removed in Skyrim; like Orcs being resistant to magic. This one actually deserves a read, and a cookie. Nicely done.
JerryYOJ released two today. A framework, and a sample using it.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Jerr ... ameId=1704
"Dynamic Merchant Framework: Introduces an system that allows modders to dynamically control a merchant's item's selling price and their buying price... allow you to dynamically determine EACH item's price via its level (from the LeveledList that generated it), the trader himself, and the item itself." The sample mod uses a pseudo RNG to alter inventory at warmaidens. This is a modders resource, but interesting. Thanks
Wired1up released Campfire Fixes - BOS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145209
"Swaps out the landburning.nif for one without land attached" The old cat doesn not have this issue, so it is mod dependent and not enough information was given, but if you have this issue, here's a fix. Thanks
Black714 released Eastern Reach - Moss Friendly Trees
"https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145232"
"If using mod tree, Hanging moss will flying. Revert all tree with Hanging Moss only. back into original tree." They released a similar mod a few days ago for Beyond Reach. Again not enough specific information to classify the fix to a mod. If you have floating moss in the reach, here's your fix. Thanks
ArchonShadow released Arcs Gem Stone Redux (Multilayer Parallax)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145190
"Arcs Gem Stone Redux is a remesh and 4k texture overhaul for Skyrims Common Gem Stones, no esp" Worth a look, you can actually tell the difference between flawed and flawless stones. Thanks.
Blubbo Flags and Banners for Raven Rock (What, no trees lol)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145201
"A mod that adds flags and new textures for the banners of Ravenrock." The old cat has to admit, these are very original, and unique. The old cat likes the way it sets Ravenrock apart from Skyrim. Well done, and cookie worthy. tracking for now.
Zaga1986 released Serious HD Mountains
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145212
"Retexure mountains textures 4k"
From the creator of 'SHD retexture' in oldrim, they lost access to their previous nexus account after years of inactivity. This is not their first mod, it just looks that way LOL. The mod needs better/more pictures, but really needs to be seen in game. The color pallet looks vanilla, and the surface details appear a little 'younger' (less worn) than many overhauls. This one has the old cats eye. Tracking / flagged for testing. Thanks Zaga, Welcome back to the dark side
And that brings us to a very unexpected mod of the day... and it ain't poop in a bucket
Dragon-Voiced Word Walls by Clofas
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/144947
"Adds over 50 dragon-voiced dialogue lines to each Word Wall and replaces all audio files associated with them. Requires Base Object Swapper."
Okay... Not what I expected. It replaces the default 'background music' with an ethereal voice whispering the what is written on the word walls in the dragon tongue. You have to listen to the included sample videos. The audio stands up on it's own, the fact that it's 'reading' the actual word wall is inspired. All voice acted by Clofas, no AI crap for this one.
This includes a fomod that allows you to customize the way it integrates with vanilla sound loops. Vanilla sound with spoken words, Vanilla sound with whispered words, and silent with whispered words... This is an immediate download for this old cat. we'll be testing this in a few hours. 3 cookies and a seat by the fires. This is a keeper
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!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 21st of First Seed, and wage slaves rejoice, the weekend is nigh. It's another beautiful predawn here on warm sands. The Shaman have read the stars and declared this the first day of Spring. Soon there will be flowers everywhere and hope will be renewed once again. Ah'vrie likes the spring. 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 still Ristretto. The old cat needed something strong this morning, and the biscuits are Tate's classic Chocolate Chip cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 70 new (we think?) With the usual eclectic mix of jiggles, dangles, and cheats ( Oh my Let's see what caught the old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa...
ElysTabby put out three xEdit guides as 'first' mods in one day... And they're flagged as banned. The old cat is not even interested in the story. Looks well written. Probably AI, Moving right along...
ChristopherMiles released CraftWheel as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145323
"Open most common crafting menus anywhere, anytime."
The sub title should be how to break crafting with a single mod, but honestly if you're not into crafting, this probably has more value for you. This is basically a craft anywhere cheat with a nice UI.
Tyrthemis released Balanced Backpacks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145310
The old cat has to admit, this is a rather interesting bit of balancing. This one gets it. Rather than complain and reduce the CC backpack's carrying capacity, they impose a reduction of movement speed while wearing them, but not enough to be punishing. This seems like a very reasonable debuff, and keeps the advantages of the carry weight buff intact. Why not? Well conceived, Have a cookie.
LevisageDeDior released LDD - KS Hairdo's - Male hairstyle tweaks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145288
"It fixes hair not fitting the High Poly Head, changes hairline assignment, adds a new refreshed scalp texture, and reshapes some of the hairstyles. It also adds alternative versions done to my liking." Subtle, but we like subtle. The old cat can see the improvements to the hair line. Worth a look, but some of the actual changes to hair styles are questionable. Thanks, we like choice.
Riverbord Solitude - Complex Parallax Texture Overhaul 4k-2k
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145291
"Retextures Solitude in it's entirety according to my own vision with optional red and brown roof shingles and a more blue blue palace alternative."
Taste is subjective, The basic architecture (Roofs, stone work, beams... etc) Look really well done. The old cat is not fond of sticking flowers everywhere growing out of the walls, but the only thing that really looks off, is a weird green/red ivy that seems to be missing it's normal map. It looks painted on, and not very well painted on. Hopefully that gets fixed. The oxidized copper roof for the blue palace is an interesting look. Thanks.
And finally, Skyking Potent Potables - Potions and Poisons
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145295
"New high quality mesh and texture replacement for all potions and poisons within Skyrim. Featuring 1k, 2k , and 4k options, ENB/CS glow, animated liquids, and clear glass bottles."
Always worth a look. This one mod covers everything. Clear bottles, animated fluids, lighting effects for both ENB and CS. 1,2,and 4K versions. This one gets 2 cookies. you can always tell a master at work.
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!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 21st of First Seed, and wage slaves rejoice, the weekend is nigh. It's another beautiful predawn here on warm sands. The Shaman have read the stars and declared this the first day of Spring. Soon there will be flowers everywhere and hope will be renewed once again. Ah'vrie likes the spring. 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 still Ristretto. The old cat needed something strong this morning, and the biscuits are Tate's classic Chocolate Chip cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 70 new (we think?) With the usual eclectic mix of jiggles, dangles, and cheats ( Oh my
Let's see what caught the old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa...ElysTabby put out three xEdit guides as 'first' mods in one day... And they're flagged as banned. The old cat is not even interested in the story. Looks well written. Probably AI, Moving right along...
ChristopherMiles released CraftWheel as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145323
"Open most common crafting menus anywhere, anytime."
The sub title should be how to break crafting with a single mod, but honestly if you're not into crafting, this probably has more value for you. This is basically a craft anywhere cheat with a nice UI.
Tyrthemis released Balanced Backpacks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145310
The old cat has to admit, this is a rather interesting bit of balancing. This one gets it. Rather than complain and reduce the CC backpack's carrying capacity, they impose a reduction of movement speed while wearing them, but not enough to be punishing. This seems like a very reasonable debuff, and keeps the advantages of the carry weight buff intact. Why not? Well conceived, Have a cookie.
LevisageDeDior released LDD - KS Hairdo's - Male hairstyle tweaks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145288
"It fixes hair not fitting the High Poly Head, changes hairline assignment, adds a new refreshed scalp texture, and reshapes some of the hairstyles. It also adds alternative versions done to my liking." Subtle, but we like subtle. The old cat can see the improvements to the hair line. Worth a look, but some of the actual changes to hair styles are questionable. Thanks, we like choice.
Riverbord Solitude - Complex Parallax Texture Overhaul 4k-2k
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145291
"Retextures Solitude in it's entirety according to my own vision with optional red and brown roof shingles and a more blue blue palace alternative."
Taste is subjective, The basic architecture (Roofs, stone work, beams... etc) Look really well done. The old cat is not fond of sticking flowers everywhere growing out of the walls, but the only thing that really looks off, is a weird green/red ivy that seems to be missing it's normal map. It looks painted on, and not very well painted on. Hopefully that gets fixed. The oxidized copper roof for the blue palace is an interesting look. Thanks.
And finally, Skyking Potent Potables - Potions and Poisons
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145295
"New high quality mesh and texture replacement for all potions and poisons within Skyrim. Featuring 1k, 2k , and 4k options, ENB/CS glow, animated liquids, and clear glass bottles."
Always worth a look. This one mod covers everything. Clear bottles, animated fluids, lighting effects for both ENB and CS. 1,2,and 4K versions. This one gets 2 cookies. you can always tell a master at work.
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!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 22nd of First Seed, and wage slaves rejoice, the weekend has arrived. According to the shaman it's Springtime, but this one thinks Winter didn't get the memo. Brrr! Anyway excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires are rebuilt. Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. You may want to cover your tankards for a bit... There, much better no? Now to compost the ash, tend the garden, scrub the kettles...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Venezia, and the biscuits will be oatmeal cranberry once the ovens finish warming up. Checking the hot sheets we have an eclectic mix of 65 new mods, from the usual suspects. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two...
MoonShade439 released Northern Lasses as a first mod Welcome.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145419
"Northern Lasses is an NPC replacer for 45 female characters, including Warmaidens and Wives, designed to give them more personality and realistic appearances while maintaining a lore-friendly feel." Not a bad first effort. The old cat get's the feeling the author really cared about a handful of the characters, and the rest are sort of blah. Worth a look. Thanks
JobiWanUK released Shoppers of Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145400
Adds 8 generic NPC 'shoppers' with AI voiced dialogs into the city markets. When it's one or two per location like this, the old cat approves. Have a cookie
ak0d released A Stable Corner - Rustic Whiterun Home
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145408
"A rustic player home for sale at the Whiterun outskirts." Well, unlimited stay for a septim's rent anyway. This just might be the most lore friendly starter home the old cat has seen in a decade. I'd rent a sleeping bag on a pile of hay for a septim. There's also a patch for JK's outskirts. Nicely done. Have a cookie
snozz2004 released Robber's Gorge
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145380
"Light Overhaul of Robber's Gorge" This one doesn't appeal to the old cat, but it's not this one's game. Adds a ruined tower, and destroys the bridge. Your game your way. Pass
This next one confuses the old cat a bit...
DEEJMASTER333 released Forgotten Vale Survival Mode Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/136173
"Fixes an oversight by Bethesda where there is no method of sleeping or cooking in the Forgotten Vale." This one never had any problems with Campfire or campsite? Is this a problem only with vanilla survival mode? Thanks?
And that brings us to our mod of the day
Edmond's Nature Series - DEER
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145374
"Adds photo-realistic Whitetail Bucks, Does, and Fawns, as well as Blacktail deer around skyrim and includes custom hides for each deer. Deer spawns have been adjusted so that Elk, Reindeer, Whitetail Deer, and Black tail deer populations will vary by region."
The pictures tell the 'tail' Beautiful models, and the fawns have their spots. The fact that there are now regional deer species as well is cookie worthy by itself.
Two cookies and an instant download. This is an unexpected keeper
And that will do for today. The Ale was delivered on time, and the new batch of mead is ready so this one hopes you're thirsty. We're serving Mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and ale braised sabercat for the late meal. As always there will be a hearty stew simmering the day away 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 be happy to serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 22nd of First Seed, and wage slaves rejoice, the weekend has arrived. According to the shaman it's Springtime, but this one thinks Winter didn't get the memo. Brrr! Anyway excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires are rebuilt. Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. You may want to cover your tankards for a bit... There, much better no? Now to compost the ash, tend the garden, scrub the kettles...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Venezia, and the biscuits will be oatmeal cranberry once the ovens finish warming up. Checking the hot sheets we have an eclectic mix of 65 new mods, from the usual suspects. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two...
MoonShade439 released Northern Lasses as a first mod Welcome.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145419
"Northern Lasses is an NPC replacer for 45 female characters, including Warmaidens and Wives, designed to give them more personality and realistic appearances while maintaining a lore-friendly feel." Not a bad first effort. The old cat get's the feeling the author really cared about a handful of the characters, and the rest are sort of blah. Worth a look. Thanks
JobiWanUK released Shoppers of Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145400
Adds 8 generic NPC 'shoppers' with AI voiced dialogs into the city markets. When it's one or two per location like this, the old cat approves. Have a cookie
ak0d released A Stable Corner - Rustic Whiterun Home
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145408
"A rustic player home for sale at the Whiterun outskirts." Well, unlimited stay for a septim's rent anyway. This just might be the most lore friendly starter home the old cat has seen in a decade. I'd rent a sleeping bag on a pile of hay for a septim. There's also a patch for JK's outskirts. Nicely done. Have a cookie
snozz2004 released Robber's Gorge
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145380
"Light Overhaul of Robber's Gorge" This one doesn't appeal to the old cat, but it's not this one's game. Adds a ruined tower, and destroys the bridge. Your game your way. Pass
This next one confuses the old cat a bit...
DEEJMASTER333 released Forgotten Vale Survival Mode Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/136173
"Fixes an oversight by Bethesda where there is no method of sleeping or cooking in the Forgotten Vale." This one never had any problems with Campfire or campsite? Is this a problem only with vanilla survival mode? Thanks?
And that brings us to our mod of the day
Edmond's Nature Series - DEER
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145374
"Adds photo-realistic Whitetail Bucks, Does, and Fawns, as well as Blacktail deer around skyrim and includes custom hides for each deer. Deer spawns have been adjusted so that Elk, Reindeer, Whitetail Deer, and Black tail deer populations will vary by region."
The pictures tell the 'tail' Beautiful models, and the fawns have their spots. The fact that there are now regional deer species as well is cookie worthy by itself.
Two cookies and an instant download. This is an unexpected keeper
And that will do for today. The Ale was delivered on time, and the new batch of mead is ready so this one hopes you're thirsty. We're serving Mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and ale braised sabercat for the late meal. As always there will be a hearty stew simmering the day away 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 be happy to serve you. We-B-Open!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 23rd of First Seed and a lazy day for most, filled with chores, time with the family, and late meals... Then you hear the unmistakable sound of large wings flapping and your blood runs suddenly cold. Thar-B-dragons!
And so it's time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame... Our brew of the is Inspirazione A Napoli, and the biscuits Are Ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 74 new mods, mostly jiggles, but a few didn't have a cup size. Let's see what caught the old cat's eyes over a fresh cuppa or two.
wheelabout released Alternate Start Reborn as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145490
" Instead of waking in a dark prison cell, you begin in a dreamlike Ayleid ruin, surrounded by mystical light and ancient stone. This is a purely aesthetic change—functionality remains the same, allowing you to choose your path as before."
It's nice to see a little love shown to Arthmoor's masterwork. All it changes is the atmosphere. This one gets a cookie. The old cat might even use it.
RangerBoyd released Backwater Survival Shack and Campground
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145371
"Camp, Fish, Hunt, Survive, all in one Location..." This is their forth 'survival camp' The old cat loves the concept, not so thrilled with the landscape edits, but worth a look. Thanks
L3st4t released Visual Animated Enchants Reborn
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145018
"Rebuilt from scratch in a new version with the old idea of the mod" If you need to 'see the magic' of your enchanted weapons, you'll want to look at this one. Smaller effects than the original mod, with new more detailed shaders. Not for this old cat but very cool.
braxusx released Forgotten Vale Dead Snow Bush to Snow Maple - BOS as their second
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145479
"Changes the ugly DLC1BushDeadSnowH01 to TreeVineMaple01Snow using Base Object Swapper" And a rather nice choice at that. This one gets a cookie. Flagged for now, the old cat might try this one.
RandomGuy1008 released Destriers - Horses Redone
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145393
"Rebalance horses and make them truly unique."
Read that as Nerfs vanilla horses to make them even lamer... Absolutely not for old cat's but your game your way.
Fur Shaders for Xavbio Retextures Redux by masimeiro
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145403
"A total remake of fur shells for vanilla armor and clothing for maximum compatibility with Xavbio's retextures." Not as awful as most of that fusa fusa shell crap, but it still doesn't look anything like fur. Not for old cats, but your game your way.
Araviss535 released Vigilant of Stendarr visual makeover
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145474
"Simple replacer for nameless Vigilants of Stendarr you can see in their Hall or on the road." Quite nicely done, and worth a look. Daedra worshipers beware! Thanks
Anbeegod has shifted attention from vanilla follower dialogs, to turning generic jiggle followers, into AI voiced custom followers. With all the jiggle mods out there, this could turn into a career
(CFE) Custom Follower Dialogue Expansion - Selina by Coraline Koralina
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145455
"Expands a custom follower who had no custom dialogues with 150 lines, including new story and quest commentary." Uses the AI version of the young eager voice. Thanks.
Okay, let's get to the good stuff already...
themilkdrinker returns with TMD Dirt Roads
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145119
"TMD Dirt Roads replaces vanilla stone road meshes with custom models. I made a few different dirt roads styles that are used based on region and just to add variance. Supports ENB Complex Material and Dynamic Cubemap."
"I made some patches for snow textures, but the mod will require patches for mods that change landscape" You'll want to read the rest of the mod page, can be used with blended roads to handle the locations TMD hasn't modded. (This one has come far since releasing 'touched by Dibella)
These last two are full on overhauls... sack of salt time
bladeshriek released Untamed Wilds (BETA) their third mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145478
"Wildlife AI and faction enhancements across most animals in Skyrim. New behaviors and faction improvements for predators, prey, and certain monsters."
Basically re-inventing Skytest, but using an embedded Zedit patcher. You seriously need to read the whole mod page. There are choices in the fomod that will make the wilds... Wild!
Worth a look, but seriously needs testing. This is a comprehensive critter AI overhaul, and as such gets a raw steak not a cookie
And for our mod of the day... Wait for it... Okay, Sound the trumpets
Skyrim Vanilla Plus Overhaul by DEEJMASTER333
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/133350
"A very simple vanilla+ "overhaul" with a plethora of gameplay tweaks aimed at making Skyrim more of a cohesive, fun experience."
Well we have Lorerim, and Enairim... Why not Deejrim? The mod page says safe to install mid game, The old cat's whiskers twitched at that one. You'll want to read the entire page for this one as well. Tons of small tweaks you may probably be already be using. And a lot more that you may have not considered.
"To close out, I just wanted to say that this mod is my love letter to Skyrim. I've spent the last 5 months meticulously tweaking and compiling various smaller plugins I had made into this mod, fine tuning everything and ensuring it's of only the highest quality. Years of experience playing and modding the game, picking it apart from the inside out and learning as much as I could about it have culminated into this mod and my other large projects. I'm quite proud of the result and I hope you enjoy it too."
Honestly the old cat's gut instinct would be to load this mod very high, Like right under the patch, and see what wants to overwrite it before trying it out first in a new game. But that's just the old cat's opinion. Feel free to bung it into an existing heavily modded game and see what happens.
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!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 23rd of First Seed and a lazy day for most, filled with chores, time with the family, and late meals... Then you hear the unmistakable sound of large wings flapping and your blood runs suddenly cold. Thar-B-dragons!
And so it's time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame... Our brew of the is Inspirazione A Napoli, and the biscuits Are Ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 74 new mods, mostly jiggles, but a few didn't have a cup size. Let's see what caught the old cat's eyes over a fresh cuppa or two.
wheelabout released Alternate Start Reborn as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145490
" Instead of waking in a dark prison cell, you begin in a dreamlike Ayleid ruin, surrounded by mystical light and ancient stone. This is a purely aesthetic change—functionality remains the same, allowing you to choose your path as before."
It's nice to see a little love shown to Arthmoor's masterwork. All it changes is the atmosphere. This one gets a cookie. The old cat might even use it.
RangerBoyd released Backwater Survival Shack and Campground
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145371
"Camp, Fish, Hunt, Survive, all in one Location..." This is their forth 'survival camp' The old cat loves the concept, not so thrilled with the landscape edits, but worth a look. Thanks
L3st4t released Visual Animated Enchants Reborn
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145018
"Rebuilt from scratch in a new version with the old idea of the mod" If you need to 'see the magic' of your enchanted weapons, you'll want to look at this one. Smaller effects than the original mod, with new more detailed shaders. Not for this old cat but very cool.
braxusx released Forgotten Vale Dead Snow Bush to Snow Maple - BOS as their second
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145479
"Changes the ugly DLC1BushDeadSnowH01 to TreeVineMaple01Snow using Base Object Swapper" And a rather nice choice at that. This one gets a cookie. Flagged for now, the old cat might try this one.
RandomGuy1008 released Destriers - Horses Redone
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145393
"Rebalance horses and make them truly unique."
Read that as Nerfs vanilla horses to make them even lamer... Absolutely not for old cat's but your game your way.
Fur Shaders for Xavbio Retextures Redux by masimeiro
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145403
"A total remake of fur shells for vanilla armor and clothing for maximum compatibility with Xavbio's retextures." Not as awful as most of that fusa fusa shell crap, but it still doesn't look anything like fur. Not for old cats, but your game your way.
Araviss535 released Vigilant of Stendarr visual makeover
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145474
"Simple replacer for nameless Vigilants of Stendarr you can see in their Hall or on the road." Quite nicely done, and worth a look. Daedra worshipers beware! Thanks
Anbeegod has shifted attention from vanilla follower dialogs, to turning generic jiggle followers, into AI voiced custom followers. With all the jiggle mods out there, this could turn into a career
(CFE) Custom Follower Dialogue Expansion - Selina by Coraline Koralina
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145455
"Expands a custom follower who had no custom dialogues with 150 lines, including new story and quest commentary." Uses the AI version of the young eager voice. Thanks.
Okay, let's get to the good stuff already...
themilkdrinker returns with TMD Dirt Roads
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145119
"TMD Dirt Roads replaces vanilla stone road meshes with custom models. I made a few different dirt roads styles that are used based on region and just to add variance. Supports ENB Complex Material and Dynamic Cubemap."
"I made some patches for snow textures, but the mod will require patches for mods that change landscape" You'll want to read the rest of the mod page, can be used with blended roads to handle the locations TMD hasn't modded. (This one has come far since releasing 'touched by Dibella)
These last two are full on overhauls... sack of salt time
bladeshriek released Untamed Wilds (BETA) their third mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145478
"Wildlife AI and faction enhancements across most animals in Skyrim. New behaviors and faction improvements for predators, prey, and certain monsters."
Basically re-inventing Skytest, but using an embedded Zedit patcher. You seriously need to read the whole mod page. There are choices in the fomod that will make the wilds... Wild!
Worth a look, but seriously needs testing. This is a comprehensive critter AI overhaul, and as such gets a raw steak not a cookie
And for our mod of the day... Wait for it... Okay, Sound the trumpets
Skyrim Vanilla Plus Overhaul by DEEJMASTER333
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/133350
"A very simple vanilla+ "overhaul" with a plethora of gameplay tweaks aimed at making Skyrim more of a cohesive, fun experience."
Well we have Lorerim, and Enairim... Why not Deejrim? The mod page says safe to install mid game, The old cat's whiskers twitched at that one. You'll want to read the entire page for this one as well. Tons of small tweaks you may probably be already be using. And a lot more that you may have not considered.
"To close out, I just wanted to say that this mod is my love letter to Skyrim. I've spent the last 5 months meticulously tweaking and compiling various smaller plugins I had made into this mod, fine tuning everything and ensuring it's of only the highest quality. Years of experience playing and modding the game, picking it apart from the inside out and learning as much as I could about it have culminated into this mod and my other large projects. I'm quite proud of the result and I hope you enjoy it too."
Honestly the old cat's gut instinct would be to load this mod very high, Like right under the patch, and see what wants to overwrite it before trying it out first in a new game. But that's just the old cat's opinion. Feel free to bung it into an existing heavily modded game and see what happens.
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!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Gooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 24th of First Seed, and wage slave 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 again this weekend. The Hunters are already making plans for this first new moon of spring. Anyway, excuse please while this one tends the inn. There are fires to stoke and kettles to scrub...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Venezia, and the biscuits are chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 69 new mods, mostly jiggles, dangles, and accessories with the odd pointy stick or three. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa this day. Short answer... Not much.
Pesartom's Blended Reality - Solitude and Whiterun Stonefloor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145576
Yet another positively boring retex. (PBR) The Whiterun pavers actually look quite nice. The color is a bit dark compaired with the stone pallet, and the tessellation is slightly exaggerated but the overall look is not bad. The Solitude pavers showcase a lack of experience, Visible stretching, and the ground textures were not updated to the new paver normal maps. Keep working at your craft...
Fe4therstone released Simple Inn Improvements - The Frozen Hearth
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145561
"A simple, V+ revamp of the Frozen Hearth, for those who don't want to use larger city overhauls" an enchanter, a cooking pot, a bath, and a couple of books... If it makes you happy why not. For those that want a little variety without going the overhaul route. Thanks
Enodoc released three Solstheim based mods today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Enod ... ameId=1704
A delayed start for the reluctant steward, some favor quests before served cold will trigger, and Destroy the acolyte priests. This one is working toward a plan. Interesting, Tracking for now, but this one gets a cookie.
Lets see... LDD - Levi's Choice - Eyebrow Set for Men
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145574
"This mods adds 10 eyebrows for men, all with 4 different saturation ranges and normal maps. It's meant to be used ONLY with High Poly Head" We love choice, and some of these are definitely worth a look. Thanks
We'll finish up with Unique Werewolf NPCS - Vanilla or Apex or Elegant by Wolflady500
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145578
"Makes the named NPC werewolves of Skyrim have a unique model and texture. With Elegant, Vanilla-like, and Apex options available." Your game your way. Elegant's not bad. Reminds this one of 'Bellyaches' which does have more choices. 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!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 24th of First Seed, and wage slave 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 again this weekend. The Hunters are already making plans for this first new moon of spring. Anyway, excuse please while this one tends the inn. There are fires to stoke and kettles to scrub...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Venezia, and the biscuits are chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 69 new mods, mostly jiggles, dangles, and accessories with the odd pointy stick or three. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa this day. Short answer... Not much.
Pesartom's Blended Reality - Solitude and Whiterun Stonefloor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145576
Yet another positively boring retex. (PBR) The Whiterun pavers actually look quite nice. The color is a bit dark compaired with the stone pallet, and the tessellation is slightly exaggerated but the overall look is not bad. The Solitude pavers showcase a lack of experience, Visible stretching, and the ground textures were not updated to the new paver normal maps. Keep working at your craft...
Fe4therstone released Simple Inn Improvements - The Frozen Hearth
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145561
"A simple, V+ revamp of the Frozen Hearth, for those who don't want to use larger city overhauls" an enchanter, a cooking pot, a bath, and a couple of books... If it makes you happy why not. For those that want a little variety without going the overhaul route. Thanks
Enodoc released three Solstheim based mods today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Enod ... ameId=1704
A delayed start for the reluctant steward, some favor quests before served cold will trigger, and Destroy the acolyte priests. This one is working toward a plan. Interesting, Tracking for now, but this one gets a cookie.
Lets see... LDD - Levi's Choice - Eyebrow Set for Men
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145574
"This mods adds 10 eyebrows for men, all with 4 different saturation ranges and normal maps. It's meant to be used ONLY with High Poly Head" We love choice, and some of these are definitely worth a look. Thanks
We'll finish up with Unique Werewolf NPCS - Vanilla or Apex or Elegant by Wolflady500
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145578
"Makes the named NPC werewolves of Skyrim have a unique model and texture. With Elegant, Vanilla-like, and Apex options available." Your game your way. Elegant's not bad. Reminds this one of 'Bellyaches' which does have more choices. 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!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 25th of First Seed, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 63 new in the usual eclectic mix of jiggles, dangles, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa...
etdvarginha released Immersive Interactions - No Lever Animation Patch as a first mod. welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145726
"Disables the third person lever animation from playing. No animation will play, like in the vanilla game." Interesting first mod. There was evidently no way to turn off the animation. Thanks for sharing. your game your way.
asghardien91 released JK's Dragonsreach and Fulcimentum More Staves and Wands Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145632
Patching JK's as a first mod. Welcome to your new carrier LOL, Thanks
ancienthorn released three more follower... tweaks/fixes today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/anci ... ameId=1704
The solution to the thrall outfit reset on cell load issue is interesting. No friendly fire damage from werewolf howls is nice. The stop NPCs from running in place spell is more funny than needed LOL. Thanks
Enodoc continues to tweak Solsteim. Three more today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Enod ... ameId=1704
There are some interesting quest edits here. Some might be questionable. Splitting Discerning the Transmundane into two parts, Having Solsteim available to the early game with no Miraak, and edits to the black books as well for consistency. A bit heavy handed, and would need to be tested in a new game, but interesting none the less. Thanks. The old cat is already tracking this author.
Arc's Spell Breaker REDUX 2k - 4k
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145716
"a remesh and 4k texture overhaul for Skyrims Spell Breaker, no esp" It does keep the vanilla feel, not thrilled with all the scratches. Battle damage makes sense, but this is a Daedric artifact, it should look the part. Thanks
renthal311 released new bedding for children and adults SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145654
"new bedding for children and adults Skyrim V" I really hate to Dis Ren, I really do. He's one of the games OG premiere modelers, but this... The bed models are low res garbage, plain and simple. And the bedding looks like hand stitched needle point, so ? maybe fit for a Jarl. The children's bedding, a hairless blue baby mammoth?
Sorry Ren, not for this old cat, I'm taking back a cookie
Let's finish up on a better note
Mharlek1 released Markarth has windows - CS Light Placer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145699
"Adds windows to Markarth´s buildings. They emit light and follow a nightime schedule."
The old cat never realized Markarth had no windows, just openings. This adds visible windows, with background glow, and if you have CS light placer installed will emit light on a day night schedule. The old cat will need to see this in game. Are the windows also visible in the interiors, and this one is wondering if Wizkid can/will add a patch to ELFX Shadows. Ah'vrie needs to go back and look at vanilla Markarth at night again. 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!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 25th of First Seed, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 63 new in the usual eclectic mix of jiggles, dangles, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa...
etdvarginha released Immersive Interactions - No Lever Animation Patch as a first mod. welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145726
"Disables the third person lever animation from playing. No animation will play, like in the vanilla game." Interesting first mod. There was evidently no way to turn off the animation. Thanks for sharing. your game your way.
asghardien91 released JK's Dragonsreach and Fulcimentum More Staves and Wands Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145632
Patching JK's as a first mod. Welcome to your new carrier LOL, Thanks
ancienthorn released three more follower... tweaks/fixes today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/anci ... ameId=1704
The solution to the thrall outfit reset on cell load issue is interesting. No friendly fire damage from werewolf howls is nice. The stop NPCs from running in place spell is more funny than needed LOL. Thanks
Enodoc continues to tweak Solsteim. Three more today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Enod ... ameId=1704
There are some interesting quest edits here. Some might be questionable. Splitting Discerning the Transmundane into two parts, Having Solsteim available to the early game with no Miraak, and edits to the black books as well for consistency. A bit heavy handed, and would need to be tested in a new game, but interesting none the less. Thanks. The old cat is already tracking this author.
Arc's Spell Breaker REDUX 2k - 4k
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145716
"a remesh and 4k texture overhaul for Skyrims Spell Breaker, no esp" It does keep the vanilla feel, not thrilled with all the scratches. Battle damage makes sense, but this is a Daedric artifact, it should look the part. Thanks
renthal311 released new bedding for children and adults SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145654
"new bedding for children and adults Skyrim V" I really hate to Dis Ren, I really do. He's one of the games OG premiere modelers, but this... The bed models are low res garbage, plain and simple. And the bedding looks like hand stitched needle point, so ? maybe fit for a Jarl. The children's bedding, a hairless blue baby mammoth?
Sorry Ren, not for this old cat, I'm taking back a cookie
Let's finish up on a better note
Mharlek1 released Markarth has windows - CS Light Placer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/145699
"Adds windows to Markarth´s buildings. They emit light and follow a nightime schedule."
The old cat never realized Markarth had no windows, just openings. This adds visible windows, with background glow, and if you have CS light placer installed will emit light on a day night schedule. The old cat will need to see this in game. Are the windows also visible in the interiors, and this one is wondering if Wizkid can/will add a patch to ELFX Shadows. Ah'vrie needs to go back and look at vanilla Markarth at night again. 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!
