Coffee with an old Khajiit

[Avrie]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 6th of Sun's Height and this one apologizes for being tardy. Ah'vrie must have needed the sleep. Anyway it's time to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's look over a fresh cuppa

ackadian001 released Spell of Disrobing
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154198
Of course it's a goof, but it might be fun at the Thalmor embassy or against the ebony warrior

TheSteppeNomad released Safes and Strongboxes Loot Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154281
"Loot more stuff from Safes and Strongboxes" We were all young once. Moving right along...

Sthaagg released Scrolling Speed NG
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154251
"Scrolling Speed NG is an SKSE plugin that lets you adjust your character’s movement speed precisely using the mouse wheel, both on foot and when mounted. It prevents accidental camera mode switches, supports custom creatures, and is deeply customizable for modded loadouts."

Interesting concept, intended with 'always run' set in the INI then use the scroll wheel to alter speed. Needs testing, but an interesting idea. Thanks

PLSET released Oghma Infinium Rework
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154154
"Reworked Oghma Infinium to be less of a one-time boost and more something that grows with you over the long term and is more useful."

Like the others in the series, this changes the reward completely. each school has a different associated spell effect, the book doesn't vanish, and you can change which school you call on. Not for old cats but consistent with the series. Thanks

chilloucik released Ash Hopper HD as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154297
"A HD retexture of Ash Hopper from Dragonborn DLC." See a need fill a need, Nice bit of AI upscalling. Hard to believe there were no other Ash hopper textures. Have a cookie

TheFaceSculptor released Nyrified Winterhold Hold - Female NPC Replacer Pack
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154231
Requires the Nyr Follower Asset Pack, not as over the top glam as some, or as young as others, but the ears OMG LOL. Worth a look. Birna looked good

And finally we'll end with Call of the Deep by arminZX12
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154194
"A fully voiced quest mod featuring an underwater Dwemer city, mysterious disappearances, new spells, ingredients and weapons, terrifying sea creatures and new Dwemer automatons... and a player home deep beneath the Sea of Ghosts."

"Your investigation will lead you through ancient submerged ruins beneath the cold Sea of Ghosts, where long-forgotten secrets are buried. You’ll face challenging puzzles, deadly traps, and terrifying underwater horrors lurking around every corner."

This is their third mod, Their earlier work was 3 and 4 years ago. Looks interesting, they released the player home as a standalone a while back, which has been removed in favor of a complete AI voiced quest mod to get it. Why not? Needs testing in game. 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!

[Avrie]

Gooooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 7th of Sun's Height and wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can, or work if you must, it's Morndas again. And a reminder it's time to hone those silver weapons yet again. The goddess' crazy puppies will be out making all sorts of mischief on Turdas. Be on your guard Middas through Loredas. Anyway, the blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to trend 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 from India, and the biscuits are Ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 38 new mods. Lets see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa...

Okstad released Unrelenting Fire and Frost Breath as a second mod. welcome back
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154300
"Adds the Unrelenting Force Shout effect to Fire and Frost Breath shouts." Came back after two years and intending to make an impact are we? Sounds like fun, thanks for sharing.

MissingLukey released Skyrim Bandit Expansion
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154352
"Adds 14 new unique bandit camps and 2 new occupied mines across all of Skyrim. Each location is hand-crafted with regional themes, lore-filled notes, and immersive Environmental storytelling detail. Designed to make the wilderness more dangerous, and rewarding for exploration and all playstyles."

At first glance The old cat was shaking his head mumbling "Just what we need, more bandits" But upon reflection Ah'vrie likes this much better than mods like OBIS. Bandit's should always have a 'where', not endlessly roam. The camps are fortified but not over the top. This one is as surprised as you, but this is a 2 cookie mod. Tracking for now, but planing to add.

Pieter82 released Vanilla Plus Waterwheel
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154311
"Mesh replacer for the Waterwheel that adds more detail while staying true to the vanilla aesthetics. Mesh replacer only. No plugin / ESP."

This could give Renthal's waterwheel a run for the money. Instant download. When it's just 'right' you know it immediately. 2 cookies

But wait, there's more! For only the addition of a small processing fee...

Fool of Hearts - A Cicero Visual Replacer Standalone ESL
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/149251
"A realistic and detailed take on Cicero, with six custom-made Makeup Styles, four Eye options, and custom-made Skin Details to choose from, made with CotR. FOMOD Installation, Standalone, ESL."

We love choice and SeekingAsy1um knocked this out of the park. Cicero the way you see the clown prince of murder. The old cat sees Pierrot with light hazel eyes and can picture the voice.

Yet another two cookie mod, On a Morndas no less. Someone spiked this one's coffee

Lets finish up with The Devil's in the Details - Quest Mod by nimwraith and EXIT
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/146620
"the Devil's in the Details is a quest mod all about Clavicus Vile. You'll be joining Calithar, a scholar obssessed with the Prince in his hunt for those affected by the god's deals. These people will all have their own unique stories to tell and depending on your judgement, wishes they will want fulfilled. The mod will delve into some lesser known aspects of Clavicus Vile, including niche lore topics and pre-existing stories of the Prince."

550 lines of professionally voiced, well written branching dialog with consequences... and an underutilized Daedric prince as the subject along with new locations? Tracking for now, but this one is looking forward to testing this in game.

Well 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]

Gooooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 8th of Sun's Height and a sticky predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are gibbous tomorrow and full on Turdas so keep those silver weapons close at hand until the weekend. 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 Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are fudge brownie cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 37 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.

lilycake released JK's Sinderion's Field Lab - Decluttered and Improved
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/152917
"Declutters the interior of Sinderion's Field Lab in Blackreach while renovating the exterior."

Decluttering the king of clutter? Sounds oxymoronic, but your game your way. Thanks

PunishedMobius released ESLified - Candy Shops of Skyrim (Riften and Solitude)
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Puni ... ameId=1704

This is a WIP as the author intends to do the other shops as well. Thanks

LordWushin released Dirt Bridges for Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154425
"Bridges now have no cobbled stone on them. Just dirt!"

But they're stone bridges? ... If it makes you happy. Thanks

TheFaceSculptor released Nyrified Winterhold Hold - High Poly Character Preset Pack
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154242
"Sharing all the Character Presets for my NPC Replacer Pack "Nyrified Winterhold Hold". If you want to use any of them, I hope you enjoy it! There are many from here that are really pretty and that could easily be a solo mod."

The old cat can definitely see some of these as character presets as opposed to replacers. Thanks we do love choice.

And finally Socalista put out two "Custom Voiced" followers today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Soca ... ameId=1704

"Vijke is a Nord battlemage who supports the Stormcloak cause." "Gunndred Curse-Bringer is now a fierce supporter of the Stormcloak cause"

The old cat is not sure how to feel about mods like this. These are both your standard sword and board breasts with feet followers, and both share the same 722 AI generated "stormcloak supporter" dialog lines. Ah'vrie will have to start pointing out the difference between custom AI followers, and basic followers with an AI voice. These are bog basic followers with added dialog. Either would need testing in game to see if the AI dialog is worth the effort. Thanks?

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

[Avrie]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas The 9th of Sun's Height, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are full tonight, you have been warned. Show up smelling of wet dog and you'll be tasting the old cat's mace not his mead. Anyway, excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Maluka mu Zimbabwe, and the biscuits are classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 39 new from the usual sources. Let's have a look over a fresh cuppa or two.

PunishedMobius continues adding ESLified sweet shops and a closk mod
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Puni ... ameId=1704

Now they need to import a dentist mod

braxusx released Aspen To Pine - Base Object Swapper
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154468
"Changes your Aspen trees into Pine trees." Your game your way, only one type of tree in game seems awful boring to old cats. Pass

MichaelDovah released Hall of Companions - Home for Followers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154469
"A hall with accommodations for up to 9 NPCs. It has basic workstations (inside and outside) and a mini sanctuary with shrines. I made this hall to house my own followers and decided to share " A bit over the top like most of their houses, but at least this one has a purpose. LOL Follower purgatory.

soupdragon1234 released Weathered Road Signs - Swinging Lanterns
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/153396
"Lanterns are no longer static they will now swing when hit or with the wind. Also includes MLOS and CRF patches" We love choice, and this is certainly a choice. The signs are too cluttered for old cats, the pictures tell the tale. The old cat will stick with Point the way.

And we'll finish up with Skybane - The Logic of Death by Zzyxzz
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154357
"“Steel alone will not save you; know thy enemy and the bane that breaks it.”
Skybane rebuilds Skyrim’s hidden damage rules in a D&D-inspired way."

Basically gives every creature buffs and debuffs. Intended to be paired with Skyvalor. You really want to read the mod page as you'll be required to carry different weapons for different enemy types IE: arrows won't work on skeletons, you need a hammer.

Not for old cats, but if you're looking for that level of enemy differentiation this one's for you. Thanks

And that will do for today. Nothing really cookie worthy. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swe... Don't drop your food. We-B-Open!

[Avrie]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 10th of Sun's Height and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are still gibbous tonight so keep those silver weapons close at least until Loredas. Anyway, 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 Stockholm Lungo, and the biscuits are ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 39 new and more eclectic than usual if that's even possible. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

PSBoss returns with Standing Stone the Steed (NSFW)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154487
Again with the stars, and I'm surprised he didn't put breasts on the horse as well. Thanks

DekkerDDrugg released Fort Daeus as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154541
"Fort Daeus adds a small dungeon to the ratway. The entrance can be found in the chamber with the tree as "Old Tunnels.""

It's a first mod, and rather inventive so the old cat won't poke too much. Ah'vrie likes the concept of 'old tunnels' but an imperial garrison, in the Riften sewers? So how the hell did they get there, how are they getting resupplied... Pass, but an interesting mod.

Waxwork released A Matter of Simplicity - My A Matter of Time Preset
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154517
"A very simple Preset for AOMT. Nothing too funky." Rather nice really. They released a couple of patches previously which fell through the cracks. This is their first actual mod, so Welcome to the community. in fact, have a cookie

AlexLCrafter released Midas Magic - Reimagined (Skyrim Se) as a first SSE mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154532
"A re-imagined rebuild of old "Midas Magic" Mod for Vanilla Skyrim, by Xilver, later on corrected by Raziel23x" "I tried to return the Mod to it's original purpose - New Magic spells for Skyrim."

Talk about resurrecting ancient mods LOL. They removed a lot of the 'stuff' that was never fully realized or finished, and instead focused on the core of the mod. Thanks

Lets see... Restartitius released 4 'eslified' mods along with a 'master ESM' that allows for eslifying mods that make cell changes... Needs testing. Thanks
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Rest ... ameId=1704

chilloucik released Silt Strider HD
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154525
"A HD retexture of Silt Strider from Dragonborn DLC." and about time too. The upscalling really works well for this critter. Beautifully done, and overlooked by all. 2 cookies Thanks

Downloaded the 8K version

Vaiula released ValArt Vine maple replacement (SE)
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Vaiu ... ameId=1704
"Vine maple hi poly replacement"

The old cat chose to show the entirety of their work. It's interesting that these high quality retextures are almost are virtually set up for seasons, yet there are no seasons files. Definitly worth a look. The maples scream for a seasonal version. Thanks 1 cookie

And we'll finish with Steelfeathers' Papyrus Extensions
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154540
"Additional papyrus functions for use by other mods. Check if an inventory item is stolen, get the total gold value of enchanted items, remove the "stolen" flag from items, etc."

Seems a bit nitch, but only required for mods that need it so 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]

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 11th of Sun's Height and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves rejoice the weekend is nigh. The monsoons are coming to Elsweyr. This one can feel the humidity building, and can smell the distant rains, but until the rains actually begins, it's just oppressive. Plays hell with the fur too. Anyway, It's time once again for this one to tend the inn. excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Naopli. This morning called for the strongest brew this one has. The biscuits are fudge brownie cookies which pair perfectly. Checking the hot sheets we have 35 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two...

kinkeultimo released The Arcane Tome - immersive Spell Storage Grimoire
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154589
"Adds a unique book in which the player can store - and retrieve spells he knows in an immersive way. Declutter your spell inventory and get rid of the mass of configuration spells that break your immersion."

Ah, the bane of an over modded game. This is their second mod. Welcome back. This is the authors solution for installing way too many spells LOL. If that's also you, it's worth a look.

Aetherfall Refuge by ackadian001
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154595
"A cozy mage player home inside its own pocket of Oblivion." What? oh... Ah, thanks? LOL Another for the pile

RyokohMods released The secret of the Bleak Falls Barrow
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154528
"You'll find four new urns with a new weapon and three totems that grant special perks" Along with a few more draugr to kill, and spectral hound enemy, and a little dog follower. Thanks, this one is still fixated on adding treasure


chilloucik released Netch HD
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154585
"HD texture improvement of Netch from the Dragonborn DLC" Another beautiful job of upscaling. This time the vanilla netch.

The old cat downloaded the 8K version again. When it's done correctly it's obvious. 2 cookies. This is their third vanilla upscale, and the the third the old cat grabbed... Seriously worth a look, tracking the author.

llLilyll released Girls of Blood - Dawnguard Npc Replacer SkyPatcher
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154603
"Dawnguard Female Npc Replacer. Use your Default body & Textures."

This one's not too bad. Vampires don't actually age, they 'heal' when they feed, and these vamps look well fed. The ladies of the dawnguard still look too young, but over all not her worst. The 20 something invasions continues. Thanks

We don't really have a mod of the day. Wizkids Sovngarde will do nicely
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/154559
"HQ texture overhaul of all Sovngarde related models with options for parallax and complex material."

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!