Coffee with an old Khajiit

[Avrie]

Gooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 28th of Frostfall, and another beautiful predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can, or work if you must, it's Morndas again. The blessed moons are waning through the final crescents and will be new this Fredas Which will mean a long weekend of celebrating for the hunters again. Anyway, it is time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are oatmeal cranberry. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new mods with all the usual jiggles, dangles, patches and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa... maybe two

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I guess even evil daedric princes need a little love. Thanks?

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

[Avrie]

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Avrie]

Goooooooood morning Tamriel!

It is Middas the 30th of Frostfall and a very chilly predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are all but invisible as the festival of the new moons happens to begin on all hallows eve, and concludes with the feast of Samhain. A very rare and potentially very spooky occurrence. Anyway, it is time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is brought to a boil...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Avrie]

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

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

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

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

Here's an unexpected consequence of combat mods, Interesting

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

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

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

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

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

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

And for after tonight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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