Modding on the SpectrumGooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 27th of Midyear and a quiet predawn at the inn. 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 boil.
Out brew of the day is Capetown Lungo, and the biscuits are Tate's chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 54 new with all the jiggles, dangles, patches, and pointy sticks we've come to expect. Let's see what catches the eye without a cup size over a fresh cuppa.
Halffaces - a few ugly ingredients AiO. 175 meg, no link needed
MissileMann released Camping Plus Plus - A CC Camping Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122554
"An overhaul to CC Camping utilizing Custom Skill Framework and other mods to improve the camping experience!"
A dozen mods in the required section, 6 required, and 6 recommended. Tells an old cat quite eloquently just how lame CC camping really is. Thanks, but pass
HalfbitShirlock released two today.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Half ... ameId=1704
Some fixes for the palace of the kings renovation by DrBathroom
City Fishes - Water Critters for Whiterun Riften and Markarth
Check the requirements for the palace fixes. City fish adds 14 spawn points across 3 cities
Dragon Come Back by RedxYeti
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122780
"This mod attempts to keep dragon's focus on you and your companions during combat. MCM menu included so you can control how often it checks if you're the dragons target. ESP Flagged as ESL." Careful what you wish for if you use this with buffed dragon damage
And we'll finish up with Archery Training Mini Game by dylbill
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122805
"Adds a mini game with archery targets to gain archery (marksman) experience."
An interesting dynamic game, Relies on scripting and has quite a few requirements. Make sure to read the page. Equip a ring to mark targets, remove the ring to begin the game. This looks like fun for the early game. This one gets a cookie
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat 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
Goooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 28th of Midyear and than the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons have set, and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil.
Our brew of the day is Cadiz Espresso, and the biscuits are Ginger Zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa...
Mimiol released BBR - a hundred NSFW collectible cards as a first mod. Welcome
No link needed but one handed gamers need love too...
BoneTongue released Travel Stops of Skyrim as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122909
"Travel Stops of Skyrim adds multiple hand-placed locations across Skyrim that allows you to travel across the map, All villages, Forts, Some Military camps and other places are given a Travel Stop, there are a few in more remote locations, but all of them follow a main road, or a road that connects two main roads."
Just what Skyrim needs... benches along the road for lazy NPCs
Thanks
Lets get a peek under the hood...
shazdeh2 released Easy Console Commands
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122895
"Adds a bit of interactivity to the "help" console command. After using it, you can click on the displayed records to quickly insert a relevant console command." This basically tries to guess what you would like to do based on what you click on. An item, will insert 'player.additem 'X'' A cell location with insert 'COC 'x location''
This does not make console use any safer. All of the same cautions remain.
Nahlbrii released No Cold - Survival Mode
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122872
"Simple xEdit created mod that disables the Cold Needs quest by removing all the scripts from it and adds a conflicting condition to the Freezing Water check (when will the Player ever be swimming AND not swimming at the same time?)"
The old cat understands, yes he does. Only it would be much better and much safer to not invoke survival mode at all, and just install a simple needs mod if all you want is food and sleep. The old cat will never recommend a mod that strips vanilla scripts from a quest and leaves the quest active... Bad juju! Hard PASS
Cursedobjects released two new small homes.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Curs ... ameId=1704
Astrum Chateau, and Fungleheim. Not for old cats, but thanks. Worth a look
And finally Tythemis added two to their "gradual" series mods
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Tyth ... ameId=1704
Gradual potions, and Gradual ingredients. They are both standalone, but work together to allow even player created potions to have a 'gradual' effect over time, rather than instantly. This would also work well with their Gradual food and drink effects from February as well. There's something to be said for the slow game. 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 with a smile. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 28th of Midyear and than the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons have set, and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil.
Our brew of the day is Cadiz Espresso, and the biscuits are Ginger Zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa...
Mimiol released BBR - a hundred NSFW collectible cards as a first mod. Welcome
No link needed but one handed gamers need love too...
BoneTongue released Travel Stops of Skyrim as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122909
"Travel Stops of Skyrim adds multiple hand-placed locations across Skyrim that allows you to travel across the map, All villages, Forts, Some Military camps and other places are given a Travel Stop, there are a few in more remote locations, but all of them follow a main road, or a road that connects two main roads."
Just what Skyrim needs... benches along the road for lazy NPCs
ThanksLets get a peek under the hood...
shazdeh2 released Easy Console Commands
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122895
"Adds a bit of interactivity to the "help" console command. After using it, you can click on the displayed records to quickly insert a relevant console command." This basically tries to guess what you would like to do based on what you click on. An item, will insert 'player.additem 'X'' A cell location with insert 'COC 'x location''
This does not make console use any safer. All of the same cautions remain.
Nahlbrii released No Cold - Survival Mode
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122872
"Simple xEdit created mod that disables the Cold Needs quest by removing all the scripts from it and adds a conflicting condition to the Freezing Water check (when will the Player ever be swimming AND not swimming at the same time?)"
The old cat understands, yes he does. Only it would be much better and much safer to not invoke survival mode at all, and just install a simple needs mod if all you want is food and sleep. The old cat will never recommend a mod that strips vanilla scripts from a quest and leaves the quest active... Bad juju! Hard PASS
Cursedobjects released two new small homes.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Curs ... ameId=1704
Astrum Chateau, and Fungleheim. Not for old cats, but thanks. Worth a look
And finally Tythemis added two to their "gradual" series mods
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Tyth ... ameId=1704
Gradual potions, and Gradual ingredients. They are both standalone, but work together to allow even player created potions to have a 'gradual' effect over time, rather than instantly. This would also work well with their Gradual food and drink effects from February as well. There's something to be said for the slow game. 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 with a smile. 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 29th of Midyear and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You might want to cover your tankards for a bit. This gets a tad dusty... 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 scrub the kettles, tend the garden and plan today's menu, but first let's put some fresh water to the boil...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and we'll be baking fresh biscuits a little later when Ah'vrie returns from the markets. For now, Oatmeal raisin will simply have to do. Checking the hot sheets we have 41 new mods from all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.
HALTT77 released an INI settings mod for Experiance as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122925
"I love the idea of getting XP by discovering and completing quests...exploring...but I still like the vanilla leveling system...so, to get both worlds, I just tweaked the amount of XP in a way that it is still worth exploring and doing quests for the XP, but it will not break the balance of the game." If it makes you happy... Poyfict
Drembii released Lokir's Tainted Tomb also as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122776
"Explore and find hidden loot in this new dungeon outside of Riverwood" Why do noobs always pick Riverwood? LOL thanks
HalfbitShirlock released Arcadia's Bubbling Cauldron - (Animated)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122952
"It's called Arcadia's Cauldron... Where's The Cauldron? Adds The Cauldron with optional animated brew. (JK's compatible with the official patch)" Okay, Ah'vrie loves the fact that it's a stew bubbling not some green slime LOL. Have a cookie.
FrankBlack released Cooking Pots SMIMed
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122959
"A mesh replacer that makes the cooking pots you see in Hunter's camps and on spits a bit rounder." And only 310kb Maybe you can slap halfacre upside the head
aljoxo released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/aljo ... ameId=1704
Nirn's Chosen - Enhanced Races and Classes
Stones of Sacrifice - Double Edged Standing Stones
Yet another take on stone buffs and classes for the pile. Worth a look, but
JohnnyQuest101 released Hobo Hideout Network
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122954
"Hobo Hideout Network provides remote player owned locations that provide full rest benefits, crafting, no respawning storage, and a storage barrel that connects to all four locations." Thanks.
(The old cat prefers the ranger shacks mod with better crafting and cloud storage)
And finally, Not exactly a mod of the day, just a curiosity
Quantumyilmaz released Auto Resolution
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122915
"Allows the game resolution to be set to your Windows display resolution automatically."
This is actually an add on to the SSE display tweaks mod by SlavicPotato that automatically adjusts your game resolution to the current Windows resolution. Honestly, does anyone actually change resolutions out of native on a game by game basis? This is an inventive little piece of coding, and might just win the award for the most useless mod in history LOL. Thanks I think.
And that will do for today. The ale is fresh, and the new batch of mead is ready. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and Ah'vrie will plan the late meal when he returns from the markets. 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 29th of Midyear and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You might want to cover your tankards for a bit. This gets a tad dusty... 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 scrub the kettles, tend the garden and plan today's menu, but first let's put some fresh water to the boil...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and we'll be baking fresh biscuits a little later when Ah'vrie returns from the markets. For now, Oatmeal raisin will simply have to do. Checking the hot sheets we have 41 new mods from all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.
HALTT77 released an INI settings mod for Experiance as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122925
"I love the idea of getting XP by discovering and completing quests...exploring...but I still like the vanilla leveling system...so, to get both worlds, I just tweaked the amount of XP in a way that it is still worth exploring and doing quests for the XP, but it will not break the balance of the game." If it makes you happy... Poyfict
Drembii released Lokir's Tainted Tomb also as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122776
"Explore and find hidden loot in this new dungeon outside of Riverwood" Why do noobs always pick Riverwood? LOL thanks
HalfbitShirlock released Arcadia's Bubbling Cauldron - (Animated)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122952
"It's called Arcadia's Cauldron... Where's The Cauldron? Adds The Cauldron with optional animated brew. (JK's compatible with the official patch)" Okay, Ah'vrie loves the fact that it's a stew bubbling not some green slime LOL. Have a cookie.
FrankBlack released Cooking Pots SMIMed
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122959
"A mesh replacer that makes the cooking pots you see in Hunter's camps and on spits a bit rounder." And only 310kb Maybe you can slap halfacre upside the head
aljoxo released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/aljo ... ameId=1704
Nirn's Chosen - Enhanced Races and Classes
Stones of Sacrifice - Double Edged Standing Stones
Yet another take on stone buffs and classes for the pile. Worth a look, but
JohnnyQuest101 released Hobo Hideout Network
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122954
"Hobo Hideout Network provides remote player owned locations that provide full rest benefits, crafting, no respawning storage, and a storage barrel that connects to all four locations." Thanks.
(The old cat prefers the ranger shacks mod with better crafting and cloud storage)
And finally, Not exactly a mod of the day, just a curiosity
Quantumyilmaz released Auto Resolution
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122915
"Allows the game resolution to be set to your Windows display resolution automatically."
This is actually an add on to the SSE display tweaks mod by SlavicPotato that automatically adjusts your game resolution to the current Windows resolution. Honestly, does anyone actually change resolutions out of native on a game by game basis? This is an inventive little piece of coding, and might just win the award for the most useless mod in history LOL. Thanks I think.
And that will do for today. The ale is fresh, and the new batch of mead is ready. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and Ah'vrie will plan the late meal when he returns from the markets. 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
Gooooood Morning Tamriel!
It is Sundas the 30th of Midyear and a late start for the old cat. Excuse please while this one tends the inn and brews fresh coffee...
Checking the hot sheets we have 36 new mostly jiggles and patches. Not much catches the eye, but let's see what does...
Unorthodox378 released Whiterun Re-Cut as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122951
A pale copy of parts of cutting room floor. Thanks, but pass
Quantumyilmaz released Hide Quest Items in Menus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123023
Not the first, but this version has no plugin or active scripts. Worth a look. Thanks
Purples Frost Mirriam and Elves Ear Retexture
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123005
Colorful... If it makes you happy why not.
And finally Suinier followed up their shack doors with shacks
Touch of Detail - Shack Meshes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122962
"Brand new meshes for Shacks using 3D geometry, enhanced collisions, and proper roofing!"
A 'proper roof' wouldn't have holes in it
That's about it for today The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the old cat needs another cuppa. We-B-Open!
It is Sundas the 30th of Midyear and a late start for the old cat. Excuse please while this one tends the inn and brews fresh coffee...
Checking the hot sheets we have 36 new mostly jiggles and patches. Not much catches the eye, but let's see what does...
Unorthodox378 released Whiterun Re-Cut as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122951
A pale copy of parts of cutting room floor. Thanks, but pass
Quantumyilmaz released Hide Quest Items in Menus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123023
Not the first, but this version has no plugin or active scripts. Worth a look. Thanks
Purples Frost Mirriam and Elves Ear Retexture
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123005
Colorful... If it makes you happy why not.
And finally Suinier followed up their shack doors with shacks
Touch of Detail - Shack Meshes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/122962
"Brand new meshes for Shacks using 3D geometry, enhanced collisions, and proper roofing!"
A 'proper roof' wouldn't have holes in it
That's about it for today The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the old cat needs another cuppa. 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 Morndas the 1st of Sun's Height and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can or work if you must, it's Morndas again. The blessed moons 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 boil.
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and we'll be baking Sweet Loren's Lemon cookies is a little while (The old cat is not sure a healthy biscuit can be trusted but...) Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods. Plenty of bimbos, himbos, accessories, patches, and goofs to wade through. Let's see what catches the eye today over a fresh cuppa
pastprogression released a guide for combining Fnis and Nemesis as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123088
Simple clean instructions for MO2 as a first mod... This one gets a cookie. Endorsed
LidsS3L3L released Rorikstead House as a first mod Welcome (And a JP version)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123036
"Add a house to Rorikstead. A property with a bath and toilet." and a horse... at least this one has their priorities straight LOL. Thanks
Unorthodox378 released Solitude Re-Cut Restored Locations NPCs Items and More
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123045
Their second mod working towards re-creating cutting room floor. Thanks
Borgut1337 released Optimised Scripts for OBIS SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123047
"Optimised versions (mostly small micro-optimisations) of some of the scripts used by the OBIS SE" Thanks, Welcome back.
And finally our mod of the day comes from EdmondNoir Sound the trumpets
Edmond's Nature Series - BIRDS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123068
"Adds Ravens, Pheasents, Seagulls, flocks of birds and bats flying around skyrim, and includes unique audio for Bone Hawks, and places more Bone Hawks around vampire lairs, and Adds ghosts ravens and undead bone hawks to Soul Cairn, and includes more placed hawks and Hawk nests." They look good. Maybe a few too many circling Solitude, but the old cat does like the seagulls. This one gets a cookie, needs testing. Tracking
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 1st of Sun's Height and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can or work if you must, it's Morndas again. The blessed moons 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 boil.
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and we'll be baking Sweet Loren's Lemon cookies is a little while (The old cat is not sure a healthy biscuit can be trusted but...) Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods. Plenty of bimbos, himbos, accessories, patches, and goofs to wade through. Let's see what catches the eye today over a fresh cuppa
pastprogression released a guide for combining Fnis and Nemesis as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123088
Simple clean instructions for MO2 as a first mod... This one gets a cookie. Endorsed
LidsS3L3L released Rorikstead House as a first mod Welcome (And a JP version)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123036
"Add a house to Rorikstead. A property with a bath and toilet." and a horse... at least this one has their priorities straight LOL. Thanks
Unorthodox378 released Solitude Re-Cut Restored Locations NPCs Items and More
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123045
Their second mod working towards re-creating cutting room floor. Thanks
Borgut1337 released Optimised Scripts for OBIS SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123047
"Optimised versions (mostly small micro-optimisations) of some of the scripts used by the OBIS SE" Thanks, Welcome back.
And finally our mod of the day comes from EdmondNoir Sound the trumpets
Edmond's Nature Series - BIRDS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123068
"Adds Ravens, Pheasents, Seagulls, flocks of birds and bats flying around skyrim, and includes unique audio for Bone Hawks, and places more Bone Hawks around vampire lairs, and Adds ghosts ravens and undead bone hawks to Soul Cairn, and includes more placed hawks and Hawk nests." They look good. Maybe a few too many circling Solitude, but the old cat does like the seagulls. This one gets a cookie, needs testing. Tracking
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
Gooooooood morning Tamriel
Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Tirdas the 2nd of Sun's Height. It's another sticky dawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are waning through the final crescents and will be gibbous on Tirdas, and new on Fredas. The hunters can look forward to another long weekend of drinking, and this one can look forward to hearing stories of Mammoth's falling from the skies again. Can you imagine? Anyway it is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil.
Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Sweet Loren's lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 49 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa.
Nerante released Craftable Forsworn Armor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123174
Thanks, we'll add it to the pile. Ever heard of Google?
Unorthodox378 is continuing with their Re-cut - Restored series. Markarth and Morthal today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Unor ... ameId=1704
Everyone needs a hobby
ImperialAgent1992 released Ambient Animals Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123157
'8X' the foxes and bunnies. The author also made the foxes less cowardly.
Misorian released Survival Horse Fast Travel
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123110
This is an interesting little tweak the old cat might use (if he was ever inclined to actually use survival mode again... not) The author applied the same survival tweak the Devs used while dragon riding. You can now mount a horse and FT in survival mode, but eat and drink first, it will still drain you. Nicely Done. This one gets a cookie.
And finally we have Draugrs - New models and textures by Mandragorasprouts
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123170
"Replaces draugr models and textures. NO ESP." The old cat has mixed feelings. The skin textures are wonderful. They look like old dry leather. But the exposed ribs... These are not zombies. Other than the ribs. the old cat likes the look. 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 Tirdas the 2nd of Sun's Height. It's another sticky dawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are waning through the final crescents and will be gibbous on Tirdas, and new on Fredas. The hunters can look forward to another long weekend of drinking, and this one can look forward to hearing stories of Mammoth's falling from the skies again. Can you imagine? Anyway it is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil.
Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Sweet Loren's lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 49 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa.
Nerante released Craftable Forsworn Armor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123174
Thanks, we'll add it to the pile. Ever heard of Google?
Unorthodox378 is continuing with their Re-cut - Restored series. Markarth and Morthal today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Unor ... ameId=1704
Everyone needs a hobby
ImperialAgent1992 released Ambient Animals Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123157
'8X' the foxes and bunnies. The author also made the foxes less cowardly.
Misorian released Survival Horse Fast Travel
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123110
This is an interesting little tweak the old cat might use (if he was ever inclined to actually use survival mode again... not) The author applied the same survival tweak the Devs used while dragon riding. You can now mount a horse and FT in survival mode, but eat and drink first, it will still drain you. Nicely Done. This one gets a cookie.
And finally we have Draugrs - New models and textures by Mandragorasprouts
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123170
"Replaces draugr models and textures. NO ESP." The old cat has mixed feelings. The skin textures are wonderful. They look like old dry leather. But the exposed ribs... These are not zombies. Other than the ribs. the old cat likes the look. 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
Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Middas the 3rd of Sun's Height and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are but a sliver as they wane through the final crescents. The festival of the new moons starts tomorrow, though the drinking it would seem already started. 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 boil...
Our brew of the day is Cadiz espresso from Spain, and the biscuits are peanut butter chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new and believe it or not a few don't have a cup size. Lets see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.
RRBrown has released three 'first' mods All based on starting poor. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/RRBr ... ameId=1704
Play as a beggar, or a wood cutter. These mods are all based on an immersive start with role playing in mind. Worth reading the mod pages. Thanks for the reminder that this is an RPG
sanseberia released 3sebNeugradHouse
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123175
Just a quick shout out. The author has quite a few lore friendly small house mods, but speaks only Japanese and these tend to fall through the cracks. What they have in common is out of the way locations. The latest one includes some material cheats the old cat is not fond of, but worth a look. ('You can turn "clay" and "quarried stone" into "gold", "silver", "ebony" or "orichalcum" ore in the "ore alchemy lab") it's 80 to 6 but...
aureoy released Avenue Overlook -- Small Attic Player Home in Solitude
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123181
"A small, cozy loft located in the attic of Angeline's Aromatics in Solitude" This is a cute little one room loft for an alternate start. The only problem is door locations There's a 'fake' invisible door next to the main door to Angeline's. Otherwise it's only accessible from inside, on the second floor, and the door still doesn't make sense. Ah'vrie likes the room though.
Unorthodox378 released two more Re-cut - Restored mods; Falkreath and Riften
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Unor ... ameId=1704
Thanks, Not many locations remain. There should be an all in one soon
lets see... Xtudo optimized the textures for Draugrs and Birds, and patches for Draugrs
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Xtud ... ameId=1704
Thanks
AndrealphusVIII released Alternate Forms Keep Armor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123204
This basically makes the armor invisible while your a vamp lord or werewolf. It uses skypatcher to create invisible dummy armor for all the armors in your load order...
A bit much for old cats, Ah'vrie did use a mod that had you wake naked when you transformed back. Your game your way
And finally MadAborModding released The Taste of Death - Quest Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123173
"Adds new dialogue, enemies, and gameplay to the vanilla quest "The Taste of Death". Confront the cult of Namira and bring them to justice."
"Adds 50+ lines of fully voiced dialogue. All created with vanilla assets. Minimal splicing and no AI was used."
The old cat likes the idea that the ring is cursed, and once it's in your inventory, your hunger can only be reduced through cannibalism. Worth a look and a read. Thanks
And that will do for today. The fores 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 Middas the 3rd of Sun's Height and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are but a sliver as they wane through the final crescents. The festival of the new moons starts tomorrow, though the drinking it would seem already started. 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 boil...
Our brew of the day is Cadiz espresso from Spain, and the biscuits are peanut butter chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new and believe it or not a few don't have a cup size. Lets see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.
RRBrown has released three 'first' mods All based on starting poor. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/RRBr ... ameId=1704
Play as a beggar, or a wood cutter. These mods are all based on an immersive start with role playing in mind. Worth reading the mod pages. Thanks for the reminder that this is an RPG
sanseberia released 3sebNeugradHouse
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123175
Just a quick shout out. The author has quite a few lore friendly small house mods, but speaks only Japanese and these tend to fall through the cracks. What they have in common is out of the way locations. The latest one includes some material cheats the old cat is not fond of, but worth a look. ('You can turn "clay" and "quarried stone" into "gold", "silver", "ebony" or "orichalcum" ore in the "ore alchemy lab") it's 80 to 6 but...
aureoy released Avenue Overlook -- Small Attic Player Home in Solitude
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123181
"A small, cozy loft located in the attic of Angeline's Aromatics in Solitude" This is a cute little one room loft for an alternate start. The only problem is door locations There's a 'fake' invisible door next to the main door to Angeline's. Otherwise it's only accessible from inside, on the second floor, and the door still doesn't make sense. Ah'vrie likes the room though.
Unorthodox378 released two more Re-cut - Restored mods; Falkreath and Riften
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Unor ... ameId=1704
Thanks, Not many locations remain. There should be an all in one soon
lets see... Xtudo optimized the textures for Draugrs and Birds, and patches for Draugrs
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Xtud ... ameId=1704
Thanks
AndrealphusVIII released Alternate Forms Keep Armor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123204
This basically makes the armor invisible while your a vamp lord or werewolf. It uses skypatcher to create invisible dummy armor for all the armors in your load order...
A bit much for old cats, Ah'vrie did use a mod that had you wake naked when you transformed back. Your game your way
And finally MadAborModding released The Taste of Death - Quest Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123173
"Adds new dialogue, enemies, and gameplay to the vanilla quest "The Taste of Death". Confront the cult of Namira and bring them to justice."
"Adds 50+ lines of fully voiced dialogue. All created with vanilla assets. Minimal splicing and no AI was used."
The old cat likes the idea that the ring is cursed, and once it's in your inventory, your hunger can only be reduced through cannibalism. Worth a look and a read. Thanks
And that will do for today. The fores 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
Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 4th of Sun's Height and another sultry quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons were all but invisible as the new moons are on Fredas, but 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 boil...
Our brew of the day is Miami espresso and the biscuits are Tate's lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new mods with all the usual jiggles, dangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa.
ItsAlways710 released 710's Markarth Livable Abandoned House
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123276
"Makes the Abandoned House (House of Horrors) home in Markarth (slightly) livable by converting containers to safe storage and adding crafting stations." Thanks, the old cat is not one for killing priests, but your game your way.
Unorthodox378 released two more re-cut - Remastered
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Unor ... ameId=1704
Dawnstar, and Winterhold are the flavors of the day. Thanks
Kulharin uploaded ClefJ's Dragon Bridge Enhanced - WiZkiD Fixed
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123306
"Navmesh and idle marker fixes for Clef's Dragon Bridge Enhanced" We don't normally cover patches, but it's nice to see ClefJ's work getting some love. Thanks Wiz, still the best
Who says you can't mod a mod LOL
nesslowland released General Merchant for Dawnstar - The Pale Capital
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123309
"Dawnstar - The Pale Capital is an amazing mod, but is sadly lacking in general merchants. It does however add several buildings that were ripe to be repurposed. For example, a building called The Far North Trading Post up on Tide hill." Thanks. nice addition.
Pieter82 released Higher Poly Vanilla Gildergreen
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123263
"Higher poly vanilla meshes for the Gildergreen tree. Mesh replacer only, no Plugin / ESP." Compatible with Gildergreen regrown. A subtle upgrade, but noticeable. Thanks
Somebody actually remade the oldrim mod 'Finally Real Boats' from scratch. That was one of the funniest, buggiest mods the old cat ever played with...
Vuszu released Real Boats In Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123321
"Have you ever wanted to sail the rivers, lakes and seas of skyrim? Have you ever wanted to travel to those glaciers in an immersive way without freezing to death? Do you often use your horse as a boat?"
This works by attaching a boat model to a horse, And it does work, only the boat doesn't 'know' it has to stay in the water which is when things can get roll on the floor funny. Row off a waterfall, or up a mountain. The boat doesn't care LOL. Honestly if you use this in a serious RP fashion it works fine, even if summoning the boat is not exactly immersive.
And finally our mod of the day. Sound the trumpets and summon the dancers!
Ascend - Hidden Peaks of Skyrim by jayserpa
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120802
"Climb your way up the 10 hidden mountain peaks of Skyrim. Let the wind guide you to the summit. Meditate on top of the highest spots of Skyrim to become one with the land."
The pinnacle of JS mods (Sorry couldn't resist) You'll really want to read the entire mod page. There's even a best photo contest with a giveaway. Meditating on the peaks buffs resistences, reduces stress if you also use 'Stress and fear' The list goes on. Lots to read.
Another 2 cookie mod from Jay
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 Middas the 4th of Sun's Height and another sultry quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons were all but invisible as the new moons are on Fredas, but 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 boil...
Our brew of the day is Miami espresso and the biscuits are Tate's lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new mods with all the usual jiggles, dangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa.
ItsAlways710 released 710's Markarth Livable Abandoned House
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123276
"Makes the Abandoned House (House of Horrors) home in Markarth (slightly) livable by converting containers to safe storage and adding crafting stations." Thanks, the old cat is not one for killing priests, but your game your way.
Unorthodox378 released two more re-cut - Remastered
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Unor ... ameId=1704
Dawnstar, and Winterhold are the flavors of the day. Thanks
Kulharin uploaded ClefJ's Dragon Bridge Enhanced - WiZkiD Fixed
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123306
"Navmesh and idle marker fixes for Clef's Dragon Bridge Enhanced" We don't normally cover patches, but it's nice to see ClefJ's work getting some love. Thanks Wiz, still the best
Who says you can't mod a mod LOL
nesslowland released General Merchant for Dawnstar - The Pale Capital
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123309
"Dawnstar - The Pale Capital is an amazing mod, but is sadly lacking in general merchants. It does however add several buildings that were ripe to be repurposed. For example, a building called The Far North Trading Post up on Tide hill." Thanks. nice addition.
Pieter82 released Higher Poly Vanilla Gildergreen
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123263
"Higher poly vanilla meshes for the Gildergreen tree. Mesh replacer only, no Plugin / ESP." Compatible with Gildergreen regrown. A subtle upgrade, but noticeable. Thanks
Somebody actually remade the oldrim mod 'Finally Real Boats' from scratch. That was one of the funniest, buggiest mods the old cat ever played with...
Vuszu released Real Boats In Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123321
"Have you ever wanted to sail the rivers, lakes and seas of skyrim? Have you ever wanted to travel to those glaciers in an immersive way without freezing to death? Do you often use your horse as a boat?"
This works by attaching a boat model to a horse, And it does work, only the boat doesn't 'know' it has to stay in the water which is when things can get roll on the floor funny. Row off a waterfall, or up a mountain. The boat doesn't care LOL. Honestly if you use this in a serious RP fashion it works fine, even if summoning the boat is not exactly immersive.
And finally our mod of the day. Sound the trumpets and summon the dancers!
Ascend - Hidden Peaks of Skyrim by jayserpa
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120802
"Climb your way up the 10 hidden mountain peaks of Skyrim. Let the wind guide you to the summit. Meditate on top of the highest spots of Skyrim to become one with the land."
The pinnacle of JS mods (Sorry couldn't resist) You'll really want to read the entire mod page. There's even a best photo contest with a giveaway. Meditating on the peaks buffs resistences, reduces stress if you also use 'Stress and fear' The list goes on. Lots to read.
Another 2 cookie mod from Jay
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 Fredas the 5th of Sun's Height and another sticky predawn here on warn sands. Thanks the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons are new tonight, and we hope the goddess enjoys her rest. The divines know the hunters are making the most of it. 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 put to the boil...
Our brew of the day is Cape Town Lungo, and the biscuits are ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new with enough jiggle to keep DJ Red happy. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa. Maybe two... Definitely two
Shredxt released Parallax Roofs for Solitude as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123392
A nice little bit of modding. The was more or less intended as a patch for MrF's Solitude, but swaps the roof textures for Blue Palace Roof - Parallax 8K by SummerrainRose, and recolors them red to fit the original aesthetic of MrF's. Nicely done for a first mod. Have a cookie
Unqualifiedkoala released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Unqu ... ameId=1704
Into the Nirn (undead sound effects) and Blasphemous Hagraven Voices. The undead sound effects were pretty good considering the voice actor was the author. The old cat wasn't thrilled with the hagraven voices though. A little too male and throaty. Worth a listen.
Unorthodox378 is still working on the Re-Cut - Restored series
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123341
Today's flavor is Spells Scrolls and Stuff
Let's see... Halffaces - Trapdoor ladders 171 meg, no link
TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released Yngvild - A Buried Past. Ruins that make less sense at all. Pass
We'll finish up with Giant Overhaul by ImperialAgent1992
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123411
"Remove giants level cap now they will level up with the player all the way to 100."
Careful what you wish for, but thanks.
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 5th of Sun's Height and another sticky predawn here on warn sands. Thanks the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons are new tonight, and we hope the goddess enjoys her rest. The divines know the hunters are making the most of it. 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 put to the boil...
Our brew of the day is Cape Town Lungo, and the biscuits are ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new with enough jiggle to keep DJ Red happy. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa. Maybe two... Definitely two
Shredxt released Parallax Roofs for Solitude as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123392
A nice little bit of modding. The was more or less intended as a patch for MrF's Solitude, but swaps the roof textures for Blue Palace Roof - Parallax 8K by SummerrainRose, and recolors them red to fit the original aesthetic of MrF's. Nicely done for a first mod. Have a cookie
Unqualifiedkoala released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Unqu ... ameId=1704
Into the Nirn (undead sound effects) and Blasphemous Hagraven Voices. The undead sound effects were pretty good considering the voice actor was the author. The old cat wasn't thrilled with the hagraven voices though. A little too male and throaty. Worth a listen.
Unorthodox378 is still working on the Re-Cut - Restored series
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123341
Today's flavor is Spells Scrolls and Stuff
Let's see... Halffaces - Trapdoor ladders 171 meg, no link
TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released Yngvild - A Buried Past. Ruins that make less sense at all. Pass
We'll finish up with Giant Overhaul by ImperialAgent1992
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123411
"Remove giants level cap now they will level up with the player all the way to 100."
Careful what you wish for, but thanks.
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
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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 Loredas the 6th of Sun's Height and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are gibbous tonight and will wax through the first crescent tomorrow. Ah'vrie knows the hunters will stretch the festival through the weekend, they always do. Ah'vrie pities the hangovers on Morndas. Anyway it's once again time to tend the inn. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied, and the fires are rebuilt. You may want to cover your tankards. This gets a bit dusty... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend with happy fires. They warm more than the room as his mother oft liked to say. Now to compost the ash, see what's ripe in the garden, and scrub out the kettles. The life of an inn keeper is very exciting yes? and this one still has the floors to sweep and mop. Let's put some fresh water to the boil first...
Our brew of the day is Istanbul Espresso, and the biscuits are Tate's Chocolate Chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 55 new with lots of jiggles, dangles, patches and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat;s eye over a fresh cuppa or two.
HalfbitShirlock released Northern Fortifications - Riverwood
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123312
"The first in my series, remaking the walls of Skyrim's minor settlements. Real Fortifications! No more set peices." The old cat usually doesn't like adding walls to the small towns, but this author had an interesting take on it. The covered walkways were removed, and Whiterun style field stone walls with sharpened stakes were added along with two watch towers. Ah'vrie finds this oddly lore friendly and dare he say it, immersive. Have a cookie. (It is not lost on the old cat how crossing the river makes the walls Ridiculous)
Thingamajig released SPAM - Potion Penalties
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123427
"Potions consumed lead to an accumulating toxicity over time, that can be reduced over time, sleeping, eating, or a cure poison potion." Not the first, but thanks
Unorthodox378 released Windhelm Re-Cut - Restored
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123388
"Cut content including locations, NPCs, items and dialogue newly restored and added to Windhelm and Eastmarch." The old cat is not sure about this one. A water wheel where no water flows, the pit?, strange wall textures with some missing in the pics... No thrilled. Pass
FrankBlack released slightly Better Kettles - Base Object Swapper or Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123482
"A mesh and (optional) texture replacer for Skyrim's kettles. Using Base Object Swapper, you can cook in them too." Love the twisted handles and finally a proper cube map. Ah'vrie will have to order a set for the inn. Nicely done. have another cookie
Tragedian released Charming Children - Simple Kidmer Revamped
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123245
"A makeover mod for Kidmer based on Simple Children." Technically a patch for Kidmer, but very nicely done, and definitely worth a look and a cookie. Simple Children and Kidmer are both hard requirements.
And that brings us to our mod of the day. Beat the drums
JK's Dark Brotherhood Sanctuaries
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/121950
"An enhanced Dark Brotherhood Falkreath and Dawnstar Sanctuaries overhaul." As only Javier could do it. A little too... bright, for the old cat, but the clutter is classic JK. Definitely worth a look and another cookie or two. Love him or hate him Javier is unique.
And that will do for today. The Airship captain evidently had to call for 'all hands' torches, and boarding hooks through the Jerral pass during the new moons but never fear, the Ale was delivered on time. Ah'vrie has a fresh batch of mead ready as well. We're serving medallions of marinated venison on a bed of roast diced potatoes with caramelized onions , with a poached egg on top for the early meal. Dragon and chips for mid day, and ale braised sabercat for the late meal. Seeing as we're carving dragon steaks for lunch, this one will also make his signature carrot potato and dragon stew today. Ah'vrie hopes you brought your appatites.
The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept and mopped. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. Treat them well or the old cat will introduce you to his mace and the door. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Loredas the 6th of Sun's Height and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are gibbous tonight and will wax through the first crescent tomorrow. Ah'vrie knows the hunters will stretch the festival through the weekend, they always do. Ah'vrie pities the hangovers on Morndas. Anyway it's once again time to tend the inn. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied, and the fires are rebuilt. You may want to cover your tankards. This gets a bit dusty... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend with happy fires. They warm more than the room as his mother oft liked to say. Now to compost the ash, see what's ripe in the garden, and scrub out the kettles. The life of an inn keeper is very exciting yes? and this one still has the floors to sweep and mop. Let's put some fresh water to the boil first...
Our brew of the day is Istanbul Espresso, and the biscuits are Tate's Chocolate Chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 55 new with lots of jiggles, dangles, patches and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat;s eye over a fresh cuppa or two.
HalfbitShirlock released Northern Fortifications - Riverwood
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123312
"The first in my series, remaking the walls of Skyrim's minor settlements. Real Fortifications! No more set peices." The old cat usually doesn't like adding walls to the small towns, but this author had an interesting take on it. The covered walkways were removed, and Whiterun style field stone walls with sharpened stakes were added along with two watch towers. Ah'vrie finds this oddly lore friendly and dare he say it, immersive. Have a cookie. (It is not lost on the old cat how crossing the river makes the walls Ridiculous)
Thingamajig released SPAM - Potion Penalties
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123427
"Potions consumed lead to an accumulating toxicity over time, that can be reduced over time, sleeping, eating, or a cure poison potion." Not the first, but thanks
Unorthodox378 released Windhelm Re-Cut - Restored
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123388
"Cut content including locations, NPCs, items and dialogue newly restored and added to Windhelm and Eastmarch." The old cat is not sure about this one. A water wheel where no water flows, the pit?, strange wall textures with some missing in the pics... No thrilled. Pass
FrankBlack released slightly Better Kettles - Base Object Swapper or Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123482
"A mesh and (optional) texture replacer for Skyrim's kettles. Using Base Object Swapper, you can cook in them too." Love the twisted handles and finally a proper cube map. Ah'vrie will have to order a set for the inn. Nicely done. have another cookie
Tragedian released Charming Children - Simple Kidmer Revamped
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123245
"A makeover mod for Kidmer based on Simple Children." Technically a patch for Kidmer, but very nicely done, and definitely worth a look and a cookie. Simple Children and Kidmer are both hard requirements.
And that brings us to our mod of the day. Beat the drums
JK's Dark Brotherhood Sanctuaries
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/121950
"An enhanced Dark Brotherhood Falkreath and Dawnstar Sanctuaries overhaul." As only Javier could do it. A little too... bright, for the old cat, but the clutter is classic JK. Definitely worth a look and another cookie or two. Love him or hate him Javier is unique.
And that will do for today. The Airship captain evidently had to call for 'all hands' torches, and boarding hooks through the Jerral pass during the new moons but never fear, the Ale was delivered on time. Ah'vrie has a fresh batch of mead ready as well. We're serving medallions of marinated venison on a bed of roast diced potatoes with caramelized onions , with a poached egg on top for the early meal. Dragon and chips for mid day, and ale braised sabercat for the late meal. Seeing as we're carving dragon steaks for lunch, this one will also make his signature carrot potato and dragon stew today. Ah'vrie hopes you brought your appatites.
The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept and mopped. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. Treat them well or the old cat will introduce you to his mace and the door. We-B-Open!
