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Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 18th of Frostfall and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. It's another beautiful predawn here on warm sands as for now at least the tyranny of the sun has broken. The blessed moons were full last night, and will be gibbous tonight so keep those silver weapons close and don't let your guard down just yet. For now anyway, it is time once again to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is again Roma, because yum, and the biscuits are Sweet Loren's chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 29 new from the usual suspects. Not a not catches the eye today, But lets look over a fresh cuppa.

q10isarobot released No More Follower Bow
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131768
"Removes The Bow that is automatically Given to followers. Finally you can Have Melee only followers." Spoken like a true pointy stick swinger. Thanks

Sasspiria released ZZjays Skyrim Attire - Crafting - Light Armor Variants - Tempering
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131722
"Plugin replacer that adds crafting, armored variants and tempering recipes for those armored variants"

That's what Nirn needs, corsets that can turn a blade. Now you're Dovaess can be fashionable while kicking arse. We love choice. Why shouldn't your female character be able to fight dragons in a dress. Have a cookie.

Speaking of female characters...

Zhizhen Female Skin - BHUNP (NSFW)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/126305
"The Zhizhen female skin BHUNP 4K release version, which is slightly different from the 3BA version, and has been redrawn for better effects based on BHUNP's mesh UV distribution, but the overall style is similar."

Tastes are subjective, the old cat is not thrilled with the texturing, the normal maps or the reflectivity. Hard to describe, the close ups look more like tanned leather than skin. The old cat will pass, but worth a look. Thanks.

sothasimp released Deep Slumber - A Dwemer Bed Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131560
"A Dwemer bed replacer as requested, mid-poly with 2k textures. Optional BOS to exclude uninhabited Dwemer ruins."

Also not the first, The pads and pillows are very fitting. The pattern on the cover is pretty, but maybe too busy for a generic replacer. There is already a BOS version that excludes uninhabited ruins, So the folder tree already exists. It would be a relatively simple matter to add random variable textures and colors. In the old cat's eye, that would make this one a keeper. Worth a look and a cookie. Nicely done.

And finally a quick shout out to Deyvistain for releasing thier second mod
Performance Terrain Lod for Atlantean with Roads for ACMOS
"Performance Terrain Lod for Atlantean Green Tundra and brown montains option, Rally's Solstheim Landscapes and Water for ENB with Roads for ACMOS."

No link, they obviously don't realize exactly how load order specific LOD file generation is. The old cat does applaud the idea, and their offering instruction on how 'get away with' using high res parallax textures, generated roads, and Dyndolod on a potato... That deserves a cookie for the effort if not the result. The pictures tell the tale, this is seriously low res, but thanks. Potatoes need love too.

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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Gooooooood morning Tamriel! amriel riel iel el...

It would seem this one is greeting an empty inn today. It just make mopping the floors a bit quicker. It is Loredas the 19th of Frostfall and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It is an almost chilly predawn here on warm sands. Ah'vrie does apologize for being a tad tardy; his pet smooth skin was up late with his head in the stars again. Anyway, it is time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied, the vents cleared, and the fires rebuilt. Ah'vrie always begins the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe... There, much better. Now to compost the ash, tend the garden, scrub the kettles, and bring fresh water to a boil.

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

FaustStar released Wolf howl removed as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131841
"this mod has removed all the wolf howls, and is highly recommended to use with True Hunter and Less Aggressive Animals" Thanks, another for the pile. That short howl is of course is the only warning the game gives that you're about to be attacked by multiple wolves, so the recommendation for 'less aggressive animals' is a good one.

LambdaCDM released three first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Lamb ... ameId=1704
unarmed behaviors, a patch for knotwork and untarnished UI, and what caught the eye

Body highlighter SKSE
"Press a key or controller button to highlight nearby bodies. Find bodies in tall grass!"
The old cat likes this one. It includes an INI that allows for altering the keybind/toggle, detection distance, and highlight color. Unlike the existing mods that do the same thing, this one is controlled by a key, so you only use it when you need it as opposed to every dead thing glows. Well done, this one gets a cookie. Thanks, tracking

Kanjs - Wabbajack Animated
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131811
"I remeshes and retextured The Wabbajack up to 4K, with some emissive animation and some particle effects!"

The old cat has to admit, this particular animation is just brilliant. you'll want to watch the video as the pictures do not do it justice. Uncle Sheo would be proud. 2 cookies tracking.

DEEJMASTER333 returns with three today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/DEEJ ... ameId=1704
Slower leveling, increased blood, CW guards wear old uniforms.

The old cat will go out on a limb and guess Deej is doing the CW quests LOL. Thanks

PraedythXVI also released three today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Prae ... ameId=1704
Ores and ingots, Blackreach deposits, and Azura's Star and realm

The ores and ingots look very good in 2K and 4K with three texture choices

The Blackreach deposits are interesting. The soul gem geodes and glowing rocks are a bit more subtle. Needs to be seen in game, a little less fantasy. This one gets a cookie as well

Azura's star is a very unique take on the artifact. Think crystal snowflake. There is also a distinction between the look of the realm at the end depending on if you're working for Azura on not. There is also a spell to return to the realm and optional soul gem deposits to mine there for a reason to return... Interesting take, and the star is over the top beautiful compared to vanilla. This one gets a cookie as well.

We'll finish up with a shout out
TateTaylorOH released Stonehollow Overhaul for Wyrmstooth
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131619
Basically changes the thatch farm roofs in the town to slate which gives the place a very imperial vibe. A nice improvement and definitely worth a look.

And that will do for today. The fresh casks of ale was delivered on time, and the new batch of mead is ready so this one hopes you're thirsty. We're serving medallions of marinated venison on a bed of roast diced potatoes and caramelized onions with an egg on top for the early meal, Wyrm and chips for the midday meal, and ale braised sabercat with twice baked garlic potatoes and sauteed carrots for the late meal. As always we'll have a kettle of hearty stew simmering for those that need to ward the chill.

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

Ah. This one hears a customer. Excuse please.
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Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Sundas the 20th of Frostfall and another chilly 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 boil.

Our brew of the day is Istanbul Espresso, and the biscuits will have to wait for the old cat to return from the markets a little later. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new with the usual jiggles, patches and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa...

Bradd135 released Angler Acquaintances Begone as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131903
An interesting take on eliminating the 'vanilla' fishing quests from triggering at the Riften docks. This version (2) eliminates the trigger box completely, but you can trigger the quest by speaking to either associated NPC. (Or by picking up a fishing rod anywhere else in Skyrim LOL) Version one had issues and only lasted a few hours...

Sorry, the old cat is still not a fan of this type of mod. You're much better off using a mod that allows you to hide quests you don't want from your diary rather that trying to force the game not to load them. You can't fight saint Todd. Not recommended, but thanks

RainsSE released Arcane Revolutions as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131922
" This mod introduces entirely new schools of magic, revolutionary mechanics, and deep customization, allowing players to reshape the world around them with ancient, forgotten arts"

You'll want to read the mod page. Only the ESP is included in the download, There are links to an external launcher that already raises red flags for the old cat. Plus the new mechanics also include all new layers of tedium... Needs testing in game. Not for old cats but thanks.

dbs156 released 2 for the 'automatic renamer' app this morning.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/dbs1 ... ameId=1704
Interesting NPC Names: ...
Better Sorting Arrows and Bolts: This one is actually well done. It does use the automatic renamer app, and a config file, where most of the currently available renaming mods do have to be patched for mod added arrows. Thanks

linnbrown released Brisk-wind Den Buyable Whiterun Home
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131886
"Adds a small player home to the Plains District of Whiterun, purchasable for 1,500 gold"

Your very own one room shack in Whiterun... Makes Ysolda's place look big. If it makes you happy why not? Claims no exterior navmesh edits. Thanks

L3st4t released Mystic Elemental Cloaks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131877
"A new vision of the Elemental cloaks Fire, Shock, Ice, wind with new High quality Visual and no esp" Very flashy effects. For the discerning mage that has to be the center of attention LOL. Worth a look and a cookie, no first person pics though. Thanks

Speaking of cloaks...

lDelta6l released Flame Cloak Warmth (CC Survival Mode)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131874
"Flame cloak now immersively provides warmth over time, similar to standing near a fire (CC Survival Mode only). Lightweight, fully configurable, ESL flagged." Thanks

Let's see... CinnaMewRoll put out a couple of new puppy patches
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Cinn ... ameId=1704
She does love her puppies. Thanks

And finally Tem's Houses - Carlotta's House
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131898
"Lightweight, vanilla overhaul of Carlotta's Home interior. ESL Flagged."

Another of the revisit mods. The old cat approves, expands the upstairs to give them separate rooms, moves the fire pit to a kitchen area... There is nothing not to like. Have a cookie.

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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Goooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 21st of Frostfall and a quiet 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Stockholm Lungo, and the biscuits are Oatmeal Cranberry. Checking the hot sheets we have 32 new with all the usual jiggles, patches and pointy sticks. Lets see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two... Maybe three :steambored:

guzBluez released Sleep Gives Buff as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131972
Adds 30 H/M/S and 10% magic regen on top of the well rested bonus(s). Thanks, but Survival, Sunhelm... etc. will give you a better reason to sleep.

Sasspiria released Food Mod Integration - CID
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131969
"Distributes foods from various food mods to merchant containers via Container item distributor" Covers all of the base game inns, and the retching Netch. It's not a comprehensive food mod list, but thanks.

volodavkaa released Clear Ingots
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131936
"The mod will replace vanilla ingots with new ones" "It's a reworking of my old mod - Project-Better ingot"

That's two ingot mods for the pile this week. Thanks

wSkeever released Dwemer Water Wheels - Markarth - Wyrmstooth - BOS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131933
"Replace wooden water wheels with Dwemer water wheels in Dwemer locations"

It did seem silly that the dwemer made these huge gear things in the cities, but the water wheels were wood. Why not, That's cookie worthy

krasnaaroza released Noble Proudspire Manor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131970
"Noble Proudspire Manor.
An organ, a bathtub, a toilet, a printing press, paintings, tapestries, plants, and a beautiful static decor have been added. Added some useful items that will be respawn."

Worth a look, It goes for an upscale medieval look, but the old cat is not overly fond of some of the additions. And why bother with tapestries if you hid them behind book cases? Nice, but maybe not for old cats. Thanks

And finally, Skyking Thickets and Shrubs
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/131959
"Replaces the vanilla thickets and dead shrubs with nicer versions. You'll find these in the Tundra and Snowy areas along with the Solstheim area. Not many flora mods hit these 2 plants, so this is what I made as a solution."

And they do look like very good versions of ugly bushes LOL. Thanks? LOL

That will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have as eat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open! :steamhappy:
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Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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