Modding on the SpectrumGoooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 16th of Last Seed and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. 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 ash pits are emptied, the vents are cleaned and the fires rebuilt. Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe... There, much better no? A happy fire warms more then the room and As Ah'vrie's mother liked to say. Now to put fresh water to the flame while this one scrubs the kettles, sweeps and mops the floors. The life of an innkeeper is glamorous no?
Our brew of the day is pot luck as the old cat blends several previous roasts that he does not have quite enough of for a full pot of their own. Istanbul, Venice, and Miami. Now there's an eclectic blend but quite yummy. Pairs well with classic chocolate chip cookies.
Checking the hot sheets we have 38 new mods, and quite a few caught the eye today. Lets dive in over a fresh cuppa and see what we shall see.
A quick shoutout to Kulharin for The Xenophyte Must Grow
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156922
"Add on for Grass Must Grow that distributes some plants and grasses to the Gray Cowl of the Noctural biomes." Not for old cat's but it's not the old cat's game. Thank you
kinamii released Wyrmstooth UniqueWeaponsReforged Comp for Modpocalypse NPCs
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156964
It's a brownface bug fix for their load order. This one recommends you make your own if needed as it is extremely load order dependent. It is a first mod, so Welcome.
care4somegopher ported PopYurt Instant Hunter's Tent as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156761
"A conjurable survival tent with beds, storage and more! Thank you HerrBaron for allowing me to upload this handy mod!" That brings back a few memories, thanks.
shazdeh2 released two today. Thanks, both are a bit nitch, but useful. Have a cookie
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/shaz ... ameId=1704
Lorebox, A modders resource for adding additional descriptive text
Requiem Armor Insight, which displays the hidden traits added to armors.
nguyenthengoc13c released Marked for Death - Voice acting fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156919
"This mod corrects the voice acting of Marked for Death when using the shout at 2nd rank or 3rd rank (Krii - Lun, instead of Lun-Lun; Krii - Lun - Aus, instead of Lun - Lun - Aus)."
Thanks, that's a shout the old cat has never used. Over a decade later we're still finding new, old bugs.
kott21 released Bonebound - Summonable Skeleton Variants
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156866
"Adds new summonable skeletons vanilla-like based on PraedythXVI's models (optional version for Necromantic Grimoire)." Thanks, Good choice of models.
Switching to a bit of horticulture...
S4nguine released Seasonal Vanilla Mari Junipers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156911
"Simply Replaces the Juniper Plant from Seasonal Landscapes with textures from Mari."
We love choice, and Mari's work. Thank you
soul19reaper released Thickets and Dead Shrubs Swappers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156901
"This mod using Base Object Swapper replaces ugly dead shrubs, thickets and reach bush with plants or flora of choice. Highly compatible with all kinds of Flora retextures and covers DLCs as well."
There are many mods that 'deal' with the ugly dead shrub models, but before we committing this one to the pile, the old cat looked a little deeper, and has to admit that a lot of care went into the replacing them with flowers and ingredients appropriate to the locations. This one gets a cookie, and is definitely a worthy choice. Thanks
Valzryk released Draugr Upgrades and Improvements Upscale
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156924
"Cleaned and Upscaled textures using latest engine. Saved in proper B7 format to try increase fps while looking nice."
The old cat is on the fence with this one. The up-scaling is minor at best, and it adds visual artifacts of its own. Thanks, but there are better choices already available. Pass
And that brings us finally to our mod of the day, and the return of an old friend to many.
Gleaming Glaciers - High Quality Glacier Meshes Textures and LOD by fadingsignal
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156970
"GLEAMING GLACIERS adds high-poly glacier meshes with high-poly collision, HD textures, and high-poly seamless LOD, featuring dramatic, deep, refractive, colorful backlighting"
Where to begin LOL, the color balance, and consistency of the LODs and full textures really speaks to Fadingsignal's skill. Having worked and fished for several years among the Patagonian glaciers, it's nice to see the blue ice blue. The old cat wishes it was slightly more refractive and with a bit more sub surface scattering, but this is a massive improvement and you can immediately see the care that went into it's creation.
This is three cookie work, please watch the included video. Welcome back Fading, you've been sorely missed. Beautiful work as always.
And that will do for today. The ale was delivered on time and the new batch of mead is ready. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and we'll see whats fresh in the markets before planning the late meal. As always there will be a hearty stew simmering for those that need to ward the chill. We-B-Open!
Coffee with an old Khajiit
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Avrie
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 17th of Last Seed and a lazy predawn here on warm sands. A perfect day for sleeping in, catching up on chores, spending time with the family, and late breakfasts... Who are we kidding. Draw the blinds, put out the cat, and lock the doors. Thar B dragons!. Anyway it's time for this one to stoke the fires and put fresh water to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are Ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new with more than enough jangle to appease DJ Red. Lets see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two. Short answer... not much
A quick shout out to JohnTheJohner who's still over buffing rewards, no link needed
Pliseman released Racemenu Morph Fixer as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156985
Evidently this patches racemenu to work with SSE Engine fixes. No description of what the bug was being fixed... Thanks?
rumengxiao released Actor Value Book as a first mod. Welcome
A character stat cheat book in two versions SFW, and NSFW. Pass on the link, but thanks
aacaliber released Elementalist - Destruction Spells Reimagined as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157006
"Elementalist rebuilds Skyrim's Destruction spell system from the ground up. Each element has been given a new list of spells that have been built around a unique status effect. All spells have been designed in a way that makes them useful at any point in the game; moving away from vanilla's “upgrade” spell design; and to give a sense of mastery over it's respective element."
Buffs existing spells and adds a few new ones. A new game is recommended. Looks like fun for a pure mage build. Balance comes into question, and some of the effects used should come with an epilepsy warning, but low level mage spells are very underwhelming, this might just make it more fun. Thanks. Have an unbalanced cookie.
man774 released Dovdeinmaar Keep as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/152552
Huge and empty. at least it wasn't in Riverwood Thanks
xXtheproudvampireXx released OCW's College of Winterhold - A Pool Bath Sauna mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156974
"This special mod adds a lovely little bathhouse to the College that is warm, usable by all. It also comes with a book for some lore on the mod."
Their second mod. The college could definitely use a bath, of course the wooden table in the bath that's 'not' floating screams noob, but we were all young once. LOL Thanks
care4somegopher returns with dumb rock remover as a second mod. currently hidden while the mod page is updated. gets rid of a couple of rocks in front of Henybrew meadery. Thanks
StarRiseShine released Starter Soap
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157015
"Placement of soaps in the Alternate Start:LAL/Reborn starter cell. Dirt & Blood and Keep It Clean versions." This one gets a cookie. Unless you do a city start you never have soap
KneadTheLoaf released Perk Book
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/155843
"Added 70+ new perks and 40+ new books to skyrim, you can read the books to learn additional perks, It's like reading a magazine in Fallout 4"
When it comes to 'cheats' there's nothing like a good scavenger hunt. Modifies several form lists, so patching will probably be required. Why not.
We'll finish up with yet another SkyKing fork
Skyking Guard Helmets
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156950
"A refresh of the guard helmets featuring all new textures, environmental reflections, and cubemaps" Closed faced, and you can't see the eyes? That's a big step backwards. thanks?
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettels scrubbed, and the floors are swept and mopped. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 17th of Last Seed and a lazy predawn here on warm sands. A perfect day for sleeping in, catching up on chores, spending time with the family, and late breakfasts... Who are we kidding. Draw the blinds, put out the cat, and lock the doors. Thar B dragons!. Anyway it's time for this one to stoke the fires and put fresh water to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are Ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new with more than enough jangle to appease DJ Red. Lets see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two. Short answer... not much
A quick shout out to JohnTheJohner who's still over buffing rewards, no link needed
Pliseman released Racemenu Morph Fixer as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156985
Evidently this patches racemenu to work with SSE Engine fixes. No description of what the bug was being fixed... Thanks?
rumengxiao released Actor Value Book as a first mod. Welcome
A character stat cheat book in two versions SFW, and NSFW. Pass on the link, but thanks
aacaliber released Elementalist - Destruction Spells Reimagined as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157006
"Elementalist rebuilds Skyrim's Destruction spell system from the ground up. Each element has been given a new list of spells that have been built around a unique status effect. All spells have been designed in a way that makes them useful at any point in the game; moving away from vanilla's “upgrade” spell design; and to give a sense of mastery over it's respective element."
Buffs existing spells and adds a few new ones. A new game is recommended. Looks like fun for a pure mage build. Balance comes into question, and some of the effects used should come with an epilepsy warning, but low level mage spells are very underwhelming, this might just make it more fun. Thanks. Have an unbalanced cookie.
man774 released Dovdeinmaar Keep as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/152552
Huge and empty. at least it wasn't in Riverwood Thanks
xXtheproudvampireXx released OCW's College of Winterhold - A Pool Bath Sauna mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156974
"This special mod adds a lovely little bathhouse to the College that is warm, usable by all. It also comes with a book for some lore on the mod."
Their second mod. The college could definitely use a bath, of course the wooden table in the bath that's 'not' floating screams noob, but we were all young once. LOL Thanks
care4somegopher returns with dumb rock remover as a second mod. currently hidden while the mod page is updated. gets rid of a couple of rocks in front of Henybrew meadery. Thanks
StarRiseShine released Starter Soap
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157015
"Placement of soaps in the Alternate Start:LAL/Reborn starter cell. Dirt & Blood and Keep It Clean versions." This one gets a cookie. Unless you do a city start you never have soap
KneadTheLoaf released Perk Book
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/155843
"Added 70+ new perks and 40+ new books to skyrim, you can read the books to learn additional perks, It's like reading a magazine in Fallout 4"
When it comes to 'cheats' there's nothing like a good scavenger hunt. Modifies several form lists, so patching will probably be required. Why not.
We'll finish up with yet another SkyKing fork
Skyking Guard Helmets
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156950
"A refresh of the guard helmets featuring all new textures, environmental reflections, and cubemaps" Closed faced, and you can't see the eyes? That's a big step backwards. thanks?
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettels scrubbed, and the floors are swept and mopped. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 18th of Last Seed, so hide if you can or work if you must, it's Morndas again. It's a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The tyranny of the sun seems to be losing it's hold on the desert. Which this one hopes means that autumn be far away, but hopefully the rains are not already over. The desert needs Kynareth's blessings desperately. Even the cacti are dying. Anyway, 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 flame...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are Tate's chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 55 new mods. Mostly jangles and patches. let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.
Starting with the housing market as it were.
Elfiemyrtle3 released Mireheart (Swamp Hut V2)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157056
"a small alchemist/swamp witch hut close to Morvarth's Lair. Sleeps 5. No Load Door home, but with interior basement." You'll want to make up your own minds on this one. It pushes way too many of the wrong 'buttons' for the old cat, from the awful 2d roses, to the blackreach textures in the basement. Your game your way. Thanks
LidsS3L3L released Ilinalta Lake Lodge
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157049
"I built a house on the east bank of Lake Ilinalta. The front door is on the west side.
It is a house with a bath, a toilet and a migration function. There is also a shop and a transportation facility on the premises." ... right ... Moving right along
ArizonaSteve released More Mines
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157086
"This mod adds a number of mines around Skyrim. As someone who likes to outfit a lot of followers, I needed some additional sources of ores in order to craft the items. And so this mod was born" "There are 7 mines currently. All mines are navmeshed by hand and follower friendly."
See a need, fill a need. The heart of modding. Have a cookie. Skyrim needs more mines
monkeyangie released RedBag's Rorikstead - Barley Dark Farm Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157114
"Visual overhaul of the Farm location added by Skyrim Cut Content Restoration, using RedBag's Rorikstead assets to unite better the Hold architecture into a single style"
Thanks, It is a patch for Cut content restoration, but does not require Red bag's Rorikstead, but would look a bit out of place without it.
Pieter82 released Noble Table Variants - Base Object Swapper
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157071
"Varies noble table models based on location using Base Object Swapper."
Nice choice of models, and the old cat is guilty of liking the variation. Have a cookie
markuskarttunen1 released Subdivide and Smooth - Soul Cairn Trees
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157054
"Reworked models and textures for Soul Cairn trees and shrubs. Various bugfixes included. Optional 3D lods and extended LOD objects. MInimal compatibility issues. Less of an eyesore but true to the original models"
You'll want to read the mod page as it touches more than just the trees in the soul cairn. It also affects LODs and will require re-running Dyndolod for this child world. The higher quality tree bark is a noticeable improvement, as is the added collision. Thanks
PixelsSquared released two today.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Pixe ... ameId=1704
Realistic Aspen Branch Recolor: Makes the trees and falling leaves slightly less orange.
Real Weathers - Natural and Realistic Weathers for Skyrim: "Natural, near-photorealistic weathers powered by Community Shaders."
CS still looks bland vs. ENB. It needs more HDR, and dynamic contrast. You'll want to read the mod page. It's supposed to be a weather mod, but there are surprisingly few weather types in the pictures. This would need testing in game.
And finally we have NPC Plugin Chooser 2 by Piranha91.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157055
"This utility allows you to manage which mod provides the appearance of each NPC in the game. You can use it to easily mix-and-match appearance mods, avoiding face conflicts / dark face bugs. You can also use it to apply the appearance of one NPC to another NPC."
This is basically another mod that requires testing in game. You'll want to read the entire mod page. The coding was mostly done by Gemini, while taking inspriation form EasyNPC. If it can in fact allow you to play mix and match with groups of NPC overhauls without causing blackface, it would be a gift from the divines. But color an old cat cautious. This would need serious testing.
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 Morndas the 18th of Last Seed, so hide if you can or work if you must, it's Morndas again. It's a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The tyranny of the sun seems to be losing it's hold on the desert. Which this one hopes means that autumn be far away, but hopefully the rains are not already over. The desert needs Kynareth's blessings desperately. Even the cacti are dying. Anyway, 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 flame...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are Tate's chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 55 new mods. Mostly jangles and patches. let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.
Starting with the housing market as it were.
Elfiemyrtle3 released Mireheart (Swamp Hut V2)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157056
"a small alchemist/swamp witch hut close to Morvarth's Lair. Sleeps 5. No Load Door home, but with interior basement." You'll want to make up your own minds on this one. It pushes way too many of the wrong 'buttons' for the old cat, from the awful 2d roses, to the blackreach textures in the basement. Your game your way. Thanks
LidsS3L3L released Ilinalta Lake Lodge
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157049
"I built a house on the east bank of Lake Ilinalta. The front door is on the west side.
It is a house with a bath, a toilet and a migration function. There is also a shop and a transportation facility on the premises." ... right ... Moving right along
ArizonaSteve released More Mines
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157086
"This mod adds a number of mines around Skyrim. As someone who likes to outfit a lot of followers, I needed some additional sources of ores in order to craft the items. And so this mod was born" "There are 7 mines currently. All mines are navmeshed by hand and follower friendly."
See a need, fill a need. The heart of modding. Have a cookie. Skyrim needs more mines
monkeyangie released RedBag's Rorikstead - Barley Dark Farm Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157114
"Visual overhaul of the Farm location added by Skyrim Cut Content Restoration, using RedBag's Rorikstead assets to unite better the Hold architecture into a single style"
Thanks, It is a patch for Cut content restoration, but does not require Red bag's Rorikstead, but would look a bit out of place without it.
Pieter82 released Noble Table Variants - Base Object Swapper
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157071
"Varies noble table models based on location using Base Object Swapper."
Nice choice of models, and the old cat is guilty of liking the variation. Have a cookie
markuskarttunen1 released Subdivide and Smooth - Soul Cairn Trees
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157054
"Reworked models and textures for Soul Cairn trees and shrubs. Various bugfixes included. Optional 3D lods and extended LOD objects. MInimal compatibility issues. Less of an eyesore but true to the original models"
You'll want to read the mod page as it touches more than just the trees in the soul cairn. It also affects LODs and will require re-running Dyndolod for this child world. The higher quality tree bark is a noticeable improvement, as is the added collision. Thanks
PixelsSquared released two today.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Pixe ... ameId=1704
Realistic Aspen Branch Recolor: Makes the trees and falling leaves slightly less orange.
Real Weathers - Natural and Realistic Weathers for Skyrim: "Natural, near-photorealistic weathers powered by Community Shaders."
CS still looks bland vs. ENB. It needs more HDR, and dynamic contrast. You'll want to read the mod page. It's supposed to be a weather mod, but there are surprisingly few weather types in the pictures. This would need testing in game.
And finally we have NPC Plugin Chooser 2 by Piranha91.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157055
"This utility allows you to manage which mod provides the appearance of each NPC in the game. You can use it to easily mix-and-match appearance mods, avoiding face conflicts / dark face bugs. You can also use it to apply the appearance of one NPC to another NPC."
This is basically another mod that requires testing in game. You'll want to read the entire mod page. The coding was mostly done by Gemini, while taking inspriation form EasyNPC. If it can in fact allow you to play mix and match with groups of NPC overhauls without causing blackface, it would be a gift from the divines. But color an old cat cautious. This would need serious testing.
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
Goooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 19th of Last Seed and another sticky predawn hereon warm sands. The blessed moons have set, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water put to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.
BrutalRaw released Mostoross Reshade as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157141
Yeesh, Like living in an impressionist painting on acid. Definitely not for old cats, but welcome just the same. Thanks
Digsu released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Digs ... ameId=1704
Cookable ash hopper, and human flesh. Oookay, Not sure if I should recommend a nutritionist or a therapist, but thanks
SkyrimThiago released Lightningfang
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157083
"Have you ever wondered why nothing substantial is displayed at the Dwemer Museum? This mod adds a unique and powerful weapon to it, with a scripted enchantment, custom model and 4k textures."
The old cat isn't thrilled with the dagger itself as it doesn't even remotely look Dwarven, but Ah'vrie does have to agree that the museum is... Underwhelming. Thanks.
kuroishitam released SkyLore - Immersive Flavor Text For Unique Weapon And Armor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157153
"This mod adds loretext or background story to every unique or named weapon and armor from both vanilla Skyrim and creation club addition. Enjoy!"
Ah'vrie is on the fence with this one. While it's nice to have better descriptions, some of these could be considered as spoilers. Aegisbane is a good example. If you're sent there as part of the say Dawnguard quests, before joining the dark brotherhood; you'd have no idea that the hammer was stolen from the Shatershields as an example. Anytime the old cat sees 'immersive' in the title, it usually isn't. Just saying. Thanks
Wired1up released Haunted Soul Gem Enchanting FX
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157167
"New FX sounds for charging equipment with soul gems"
This mod on the other hand is just creepy enough to be immersive LOL, The old cat thinks it should have been slightly more 'vocal' and limited to black soul gems, but why not. Worth a listen. Thanks
There really isn't a mod of the day. kimachuu1852 released Nyalmadia Inn
No link needed for this one. Hopefully they had fun. Thanks
Dominicgraham1994 released Dibella Shrine as a modders resource.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157180
Oookay... Dibella as an animal totem. For once the old cat would recommend you contact PSBoss. Sorry, don't mean to poke, but the old cat just can't see the goddess as a bug with dinosaur feet. Moving right along... lol
Congratulations on surviving another Morndas. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 19th of Last Seed and another sticky predawn hereon warm sands. The blessed moons have set, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water put to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.
BrutalRaw released Mostoross Reshade as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157141
Yeesh, Like living in an impressionist painting on acid. Definitely not for old cats, but welcome just the same. Thanks
Digsu released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Digs ... ameId=1704
Cookable ash hopper, and human flesh. Oookay, Not sure if I should recommend a nutritionist or a therapist, but thanks
SkyrimThiago released Lightningfang
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157083
"Have you ever wondered why nothing substantial is displayed at the Dwemer Museum? This mod adds a unique and powerful weapon to it, with a scripted enchantment, custom model and 4k textures."
The old cat isn't thrilled with the dagger itself as it doesn't even remotely look Dwarven, but Ah'vrie does have to agree that the museum is... Underwhelming. Thanks.
kuroishitam released SkyLore - Immersive Flavor Text For Unique Weapon And Armor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157153
"This mod adds loretext or background story to every unique or named weapon and armor from both vanilla Skyrim and creation club addition. Enjoy!"
Ah'vrie is on the fence with this one. While it's nice to have better descriptions, some of these could be considered as spoilers. Aegisbane is a good example. If you're sent there as part of the say Dawnguard quests, before joining the dark brotherhood; you'd have no idea that the hammer was stolen from the Shatershields as an example. Anytime the old cat sees 'immersive' in the title, it usually isn't. Just saying. Thanks
Wired1up released Haunted Soul Gem Enchanting FX
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157167
"New FX sounds for charging equipment with soul gems"
This mod on the other hand is just creepy enough to be immersive LOL, The old cat thinks it should have been slightly more 'vocal' and limited to black soul gems, but why not. Worth a listen. Thanks
There really isn't a mod of the day. kimachuu1852 released Nyalmadia Inn
No link needed for this one. Hopefully they had fun. Thanks
Dominicgraham1994 released Dibella Shrine as a modders resource.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157180
Oookay... Dibella as an animal totem. For once the old cat would recommend you contact PSBoss. Sorry, don't mean to poke, but the old cat just can't see the goddess as a bug with dinosaur feet. Moving right along... lol
Congratulations on surviving another Morndas. 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
Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 20th of Last Seed and another balmy predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flames.
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Roma, and the biscuits are Ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods in the usual blend of jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or three.
KoldOfCaelin released Simple Save Reminder as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157225
"Simple reminder to save, stretch and drink popping up in the corner of your vision as you explore." "Tiny script to remind you to save. Pops up in the top-left as a message every 5 minutes."
For some this might seem a bit silly, but honestly if you have a large mod list, and shut off autosaves for stability, maybe a reminder to save every now and then couldn't hurt. The repeat timing needs to be configurable. Every five minutes is a bit much. Thanks
zNoctiis released Noctiis' Amon ReShade as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157257
"ReShade I use when taking photos while im playing Lorerim with Amon ENB"
Too much bloom, too much color saturation, and the DOF is absurd. Might be good for screen caps but not for playing the game. Thanks, but pass
Digsu released Replace Bandit Dogs With Wolves
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157217
"Replaces hostile dogs found at bandit camps with wolves." Why not? The old cat always hated killing puppies, but never had trouble killing wolves. Have a biscuit
Kanfium released two mods today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Kanf ... ameId=1704
Immersive Book Sounds and Alternate Start - Mara Greeting Revoiced
The old cat is not thrilled with even more unimmersive book sounds, and don't get me started on replacing Mara's voice with young and sultry. Your game your way. Thanks but no cookie
33Void also released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/33Vo ... ameId=1704
Portable crafting, and Weather and time control.
Useful but immersion breaking and the old cat is not fond of the gui at all. This one is not against adding crafting stations as conjuration spells that would need to be learned and level balanced (IE: not novice spells) But the weather control is useless if you don't already know the weather type. This one will stick with a console command if it's really that bad. FW 81a always works... just saying. Pass
DrPharmDawg released Roleplaying in Skyrim - Standing Stones
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157053
"Overhaul of the 13 standing stone effects with abilities befitting of the legendary monoliths rumored to allow heroes to rewrite their fate."
Excuse me... obviously intended to complement 'RoleRim' Not for old cat's but thanks. At least immersive wasn't in the title. Your game your way.
DEEJMASTER333 released Vanilla Purity Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157236
"A mod that aims to restore Bethesda's intended creative vision when using mods and community fixes."
Make sure to read the articles which list the changes. This is intended to work with the author's 'Misc Bugfix Compilation' and 'Dragon Leveled List Fixes' Intended to work "with community fixes" It is clearly intended to revert some of the patch team's changes without re-introducing the bugs that were fixed. Grain of salt, make sure you read the article. At least this mod isn't openly hostile.
Lets finish with the something the old cat actually likes.
Much Dimmer Fog and Mist by Axarien
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156700
"Greatly decreases glow and opacity of fog and mist ambient effects."
Unlike 'fog removers' this mod simply reduces the 'presence' of the fog and mists. This one the old cat flagged for testing. The overall effect is much more natural than removing the effects all together. This one gets a cookie. Downloaded for testing in game.
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are... Don't drop your food. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 20th of Last Seed and another balmy predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flames.
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Roma, and the biscuits are Ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods in the usual blend of jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or three.
KoldOfCaelin released Simple Save Reminder as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157225
"Simple reminder to save, stretch and drink popping up in the corner of your vision as you explore." "Tiny script to remind you to save. Pops up in the top-left as a message every 5 minutes."
For some this might seem a bit silly, but honestly if you have a large mod list, and shut off autosaves for stability, maybe a reminder to save every now and then couldn't hurt. The repeat timing needs to be configurable. Every five minutes is a bit much. Thanks
zNoctiis released Noctiis' Amon ReShade as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157257
"ReShade I use when taking photos while im playing Lorerim with Amon ENB"
Too much bloom, too much color saturation, and the DOF is absurd. Might be good for screen caps but not for playing the game. Thanks, but pass
Digsu released Replace Bandit Dogs With Wolves
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157217
"Replaces hostile dogs found at bandit camps with wolves." Why not? The old cat always hated killing puppies, but never had trouble killing wolves. Have a biscuit
Kanfium released two mods today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Kanf ... ameId=1704
Immersive Book Sounds and Alternate Start - Mara Greeting Revoiced
The old cat is not thrilled with even more unimmersive book sounds, and don't get me started on replacing Mara's voice with young and sultry. Your game your way. Thanks but no cookie
33Void also released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/33Vo ... ameId=1704
Portable crafting, and Weather and time control.
Useful but immersion breaking and the old cat is not fond of the gui at all. This one is not against adding crafting stations as conjuration spells that would need to be learned and level balanced (IE: not novice spells) But the weather control is useless if you don't already know the weather type. This one will stick with a console command if it's really that bad. FW 81a always works... just saying. Pass
DrPharmDawg released Roleplaying in Skyrim - Standing Stones
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157053
"Overhaul of the 13 standing stone effects with abilities befitting of the legendary monoliths rumored to allow heroes to rewrite their fate."
Excuse me... obviously intended to complement 'RoleRim' Not for old cat's but thanks. At least immersive wasn't in the title. Your game your way.
DEEJMASTER333 released Vanilla Purity Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157236
"A mod that aims to restore Bethesda's intended creative vision when using mods and community fixes."
Make sure to read the articles which list the changes. This is intended to work with the author's 'Misc Bugfix Compilation' and 'Dragon Leveled List Fixes' Intended to work "with community fixes" It is clearly intended to revert some of the patch team's changes without re-introducing the bugs that were fixed. Grain of salt, make sure you read the article. At least this mod isn't openly hostile.
Lets finish with the something the old cat actually likes.
Much Dimmer Fog and Mist by Axarien
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/156700
"Greatly decreases glow and opacity of fog and mist ambient effects."
Unlike 'fog removers' this mod simply reduces the 'presence' of the fog and mists. This one the old cat flagged for testing. The overall effect is much more natural than removing the effects all together. This one gets a cookie. Downloaded for testing in game.
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are... Don't drop your food. 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 Turdas the 21st of Last Seed and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. Kynareth is teasing us. One good rain and now stuck with humidity but no relief from the tyranny of the sun. This one hopes we didn't offend her some how. Anyway, it is time again for this one to tend the inn, bad fur day or not. 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 lemon, or rather will be shortly, the oven is still preheating. Preparation is key to crispy cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new mods, and a dozen or so caught the eye. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa.
vlekje426 released Classic Classes and Birthsigns SSE (Reimagined) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157299
"Adds traits from "Biggie Traits" and birthsigns from "Roleplaying in Skyrim - Birthsigns" to the class creation screen."
More a patch than a new mod, but integrating them into a single 'creation screen' is a nice touch. your game your way. Some files are flagged suspicious, but we've seen that with first mods before. Your game your way, we love choice.
ToosTruus released Snowy Altar for Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157322
"Just a tiny mod to have the Altar for Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon snowy"
Toos! Stop teasing and finish the damned snow and ice mod already LOL. Thanks
EbonyWarriorIRL released three today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Ebon ... ameId=1704
An eclectic mix. Adds some book of shadows items to Tonilia's container. An Elixir of Blood Potion Replacer, using the awesome potions model, And adds an ESLified silver dagger to the silverhand and blacksmiths. All require the original mods, which turns all three original mods into very specific replacer resources. Your game your way. Thanks
A couple of follower manager mods today
Jajamoja ported Increased Follower Limit
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157308
"If you like the vanilla follower system but want to have more followers than 1 this mod is for you." This is the original follower manager from LE by expired. And as such will require serious patching for any mod that alters follower behavior including RDO, USSEP, and all modern frameworks. Thanks, but you're better off with a current framework, this simply edits the vanilla script to allow for more than one follower.
ekagames released FOMS - Follower Organized Management System
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157222
"This mod allows you to recruit up to 20 followers through normal dialogue interactions. Additionally, a dedicated in-game menu lets you manage follower stay locations, change their outfits, and view detailed information about them, including associated quests and factions."
You'll have to read the mod page, this allows you to micromanage everything, and will still break the AI package of any custom follower. You're game your way, but the old cat does not like the idea of being able to assign your followers 'end game' armors and weapons at level one
JJerem released Valhalla Bridges
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157314
"Overhauls various vanilla bridges with new custom made models."
The old cat is not going to poke, but the key to a mod like this is always going to be function over form. There are some nice models, that simple don't fit the application. An example would be high arched stone bridges designed specifically to allow boat traffic over a stream you could walk across without getting your boots wet. there's even a bridge that's actually a dam? Some of the bridges are nicely built, but this one is no engineer.
renthal311 released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/rent ... ameId=1704
Medieval Tankard Realistic Replica, and iron dagger replica
An excellent modeler and total flake, it's worth looking over his portfolio, there are gems in there if you bother to look. Today's tankard is beautiful, even if there isn't a blacksmith in the game skilled enough to make them. They look to be spun pewter, with a form rolled pattern, and soldiered spun base. Realistic yes... in renaissance Europe. Same with the dagger, and the old cat is not thrilled with the blade, seeing as the game blacksmiths could make this. Always worth a look, the tankards would fit well in a medieval build.
SassiestAssassin returns with Children of the Pariah - CoDB Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157246
"This mod simply adds the aging textures from Children of Dawn's Beauty to the Orcs of Children of the Pariah." Nothing wrong with an author approved patch, Have a cookie
We'll finish up with Ancient City of Markarth by knightradiant2
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157277
"Why make Markarth a clean gleaming city when it is built upon the ruins of an ancient civilization? A formerly personal patch of my favorite Markarth mods. Includes an optional lite overhaul for the other Reach Dwemer ruins."
This isn't an overhaul, it's a bloody replacer LOL. A totally unique vision of the city with a long list of requirements, so make sure to read carefully. This one deserves a good look even if you have no intention of using it. The old cat's only complaint would be the rocks that were not changed. The aged mossy browns of the city make the few spot of shiny grey draw the eye. Beautiful work though, and very unique. 2 cookies
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 Turdas the 21st of Last Seed and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. Kynareth is teasing us. One good rain and now stuck with humidity but no relief from the tyranny of the sun. This one hopes we didn't offend her some how. Anyway, it is time again for this one to tend the inn, bad fur day or not. 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 lemon, or rather will be shortly, the oven is still preheating. Preparation is key to crispy cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new mods, and a dozen or so caught the eye. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa.
vlekje426 released Classic Classes and Birthsigns SSE (Reimagined) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157299
"Adds traits from "Biggie Traits" and birthsigns from "Roleplaying in Skyrim - Birthsigns" to the class creation screen."
More a patch than a new mod, but integrating them into a single 'creation screen' is a nice touch. your game your way. Some files are flagged suspicious, but we've seen that with first mods before. Your game your way, we love choice.
ToosTruus released Snowy Altar for Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157322
"Just a tiny mod to have the Altar for Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon snowy"
Toos! Stop teasing and finish the damned snow and ice mod already LOL. Thanks
EbonyWarriorIRL released three today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Ebon ... ameId=1704
An eclectic mix. Adds some book of shadows items to Tonilia's container. An Elixir of Blood Potion Replacer, using the awesome potions model, And adds an ESLified silver dagger to the silverhand and blacksmiths. All require the original mods, which turns all three original mods into very specific replacer resources. Your game your way. Thanks
A couple of follower manager mods today
Jajamoja ported Increased Follower Limit
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157308
"If you like the vanilla follower system but want to have more followers than 1 this mod is for you." This is the original follower manager from LE by expired. And as such will require serious patching for any mod that alters follower behavior including RDO, USSEP, and all modern frameworks. Thanks, but you're better off with a current framework, this simply edits the vanilla script to allow for more than one follower.
ekagames released FOMS - Follower Organized Management System
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157222
"This mod allows you to recruit up to 20 followers through normal dialogue interactions. Additionally, a dedicated in-game menu lets you manage follower stay locations, change their outfits, and view detailed information about them, including associated quests and factions."
You'll have to read the mod page, this allows you to micromanage everything, and will still break the AI package of any custom follower. You're game your way, but the old cat does not like the idea of being able to assign your followers 'end game' armors and weapons at level one
JJerem released Valhalla Bridges
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157314
"Overhauls various vanilla bridges with new custom made models."
The old cat is not going to poke, but the key to a mod like this is always going to be function over form. There are some nice models, that simple don't fit the application. An example would be high arched stone bridges designed specifically to allow boat traffic over a stream you could walk across without getting your boots wet. there's even a bridge that's actually a dam? Some of the bridges are nicely built, but this one is no engineer.
renthal311 released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/rent ... ameId=1704
Medieval Tankard Realistic Replica, and iron dagger replica
An excellent modeler and total flake, it's worth looking over his portfolio, there are gems in there if you bother to look. Today's tankard is beautiful, even if there isn't a blacksmith in the game skilled enough to make them. They look to be spun pewter, with a form rolled pattern, and soldiered spun base. Realistic yes... in renaissance Europe. Same with the dagger, and the old cat is not thrilled with the blade, seeing as the game blacksmiths could make this. Always worth a look, the tankards would fit well in a medieval build.
SassiestAssassin returns with Children of the Pariah - CoDB Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157246
"This mod simply adds the aging textures from Children of Dawn's Beauty to the Orcs of Children of the Pariah." Nothing wrong with an author approved patch, Have a cookie
We'll finish up with Ancient City of Markarth by knightradiant2
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157277
"Why make Markarth a clean gleaming city when it is built upon the ruins of an ancient civilization? A formerly personal patch of my favorite Markarth mods. Includes an optional lite overhaul for the other Reach Dwemer ruins."
This isn't an overhaul, it's a bloody replacer LOL. A totally unique vision of the city with a long list of requirements, so make sure to read carefully. This one deserves a good look even if you have no intention of using it. The old cat's only complaint would be the rocks that were not changed. The aged mossy browns of the city make the few spot of shiny grey draw the eye. Beautiful work though, and very unique. 2 cookies
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
Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 22nd of Last Seed and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. The desert was blessed by Kynareth last night. This one slept like a baby. Ah'vrie loves a good summer storm. That means autumn has almost arrived and the tyranny of the sun will soon be at an end. 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 classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods in the usual eclectic mix Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa... definitely a fresh cuppa
MrSanguine released Paper Map Retextures For Consistency as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157401
"A simple edit of various paper maps textures to make them look alike following the same color scheme." See a need, fill a need. The soul of modding. Have a cookie
wheelabout released Alternate Perspective Reborn
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157405
"Alternate Perspective Reborn reimagines the starting experience of Alternate Perspective. Instead of waking in a modest inn room, you begin your journey upon a windswept ruin high above Nirn, with clouds swirling at your feet and the Sovngarde sky blazing overhead. Functionality remains the same, allowing you to choose your path as before."
Well, it's more epic than a room at the inn Why not. If that's Akatosh this gets a cookie
RomoPSI released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Romo ... ameId=1704
Reliquary of Myth - 360 Ward Patch, and Playable Vanilla Equipment
Thanks, you could have saved yourself some time if you used google.
lencevioX released Celestial Hideout
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157430
"Celestial Hideout – A Player Home Beyond the Stars." Oh it's out there all right. This should come with an epilepsy warning. All I want to know is where is the stable? There better be a unicorn.
EbonyWarriorIRL released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Ebon ... ameId=1704
A skypatcher distribution file for underwear, and a UI tweak to allow you to toggle 1st and 3rd person views when using dialog movement eanbler. Thanks
shazdeh2 released two today as well
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/shaz ... ameId=1704
Legendary map: Adds an interactive legend to the map menu, so you can toggle off undesired map markers. Now that could be useful. Similar to OR
Auto Name Enchantments: When enchanting items, the crafted item automatically gets the enchantment's name. (As part of the vanilla default naming mechanic.) Also useful
Thanks for sharing, have a cookie
Satafinix released Daedric Enigma - Dusk -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157380
"The High quality remake of the old Daedric Enigma: Daedric Lords Voices
Over 366+ Voice files has been remade from scratch using high quality PS4 VO Files"
Sanguine's not bad, Neither was Sheogorath, but no one can replace Wess. Everyone else sounds like a dragon. LOL Not Poking, Satafinix has a very recognizable voice, like Michael Dorn. No matter how many cartoon voice overs he did they all sounded like Worf.
And finally... This looks interesting
SSE - Wardrobe Manager by ManoloV02 (BETA)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157418
"A complete wardrobe manager for Bodyslide files. Includes: Packing Projects in cathegories, Editing materials, Easy Zap and Fix for clipping, Merging outfirt parts in one single project. Requires Bodyslide and Outfit studio, Utilizes Free libraries from Ousnius Material Editor, NiflySharp (Great libraries)
Its a port beta for skyrim for now."
Color an old cat interested. It would be nice to be able to edit follower default outfits before launching the game. This one needs testing. It's a beta for now. Tracking
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 22nd of Last Seed and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. The desert was blessed by Kynareth last night. This one slept like a baby. Ah'vrie loves a good summer storm. That means autumn has almost arrived and the tyranny of the sun will soon be at an end. 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 classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods in the usual eclectic mix Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa... definitely a fresh cuppa
MrSanguine released Paper Map Retextures For Consistency as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157401
"A simple edit of various paper maps textures to make them look alike following the same color scheme." See a need, fill a need. The soul of modding. Have a cookie
wheelabout released Alternate Perspective Reborn
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157405
"Alternate Perspective Reborn reimagines the starting experience of Alternate Perspective. Instead of waking in a modest inn room, you begin your journey upon a windswept ruin high above Nirn, with clouds swirling at your feet and the Sovngarde sky blazing overhead. Functionality remains the same, allowing you to choose your path as before."
Well, it's more epic than a room at the inn
Why not. If that's Akatosh this gets a cookieRomoPSI released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Romo ... ameId=1704
Reliquary of Myth - 360 Ward Patch, and Playable Vanilla Equipment
Thanks, you could have saved yourself some time if you used google.
lencevioX released Celestial Hideout
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157430
"Celestial Hideout – A Player Home Beyond the Stars." Oh it's out there all right. This should come with an epilepsy warning. All I want to know is where is the stable? There better be a unicorn.
EbonyWarriorIRL released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Ebon ... ameId=1704
A skypatcher distribution file for underwear, and a UI tweak to allow you to toggle 1st and 3rd person views when using dialog movement eanbler. Thanks
shazdeh2 released two today as well
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/shaz ... ameId=1704
Legendary map: Adds an interactive legend to the map menu, so you can toggle off undesired map markers. Now that could be useful. Similar to OR
Auto Name Enchantments: When enchanting items, the crafted item automatically gets the enchantment's name. (As part of the vanilla default naming mechanic.) Also useful
Thanks for sharing, have a cookie
Satafinix released Daedric Enigma - Dusk -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157380
"The High quality remake of the old Daedric Enigma: Daedric Lords Voices
Over 366+ Voice files has been remade from scratch using high quality PS4 VO Files"
Sanguine's not bad, Neither was Sheogorath, but no one can replace Wess. Everyone else sounds like a dragon. LOL Not Poking, Satafinix has a very recognizable voice, like Michael Dorn. No matter how many cartoon voice overs he did they all sounded like Worf.
And finally... This looks interesting
SSE - Wardrobe Manager by ManoloV02 (BETA)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157418
"A complete wardrobe manager for Bodyslide files. Includes: Packing Projects in cathegories, Editing materials, Easy Zap and Fix for clipping, Merging outfirt parts in one single project. Requires Bodyslide and Outfit studio, Utilizes Free libraries from Ousnius Material Editor, NiflySharp (Great libraries)
Its a port beta for skyrim for now."
Color an old cat interested. It would be nice to be able to edit follower default outfits before launching the game. This one needs testing. It's a beta for now. Tracking
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
Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Loredas the 23rd of Last Seed and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honorable guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You may want to cover your tankards for a bit, this can get a tad dusty yes it can... There, much better no? Now to put fresh water to the flame while this one scrubs the kettles, and sees what is ready to pick in the garden.
Our brew of the day is Miami Espresso, and the biscuits are raspberry thumbprint lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new mods with lots of jangle but not a whole lot of substance. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa...
maramsp released Mara's preset as a first mod. Welcome NSFW, no link needed
ShaileshBisht0411 released Grimy Fingers - Lockpicking Skill Tree Rebalance for Skyrim SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157509
"Streamline and rebalance Skyrim’s lockpicking skill tree for meaningful progression, better challenge, and rewarding gameplay—without breaking the vanilla feel."
Allow the old cat to translate... Makes picking locks easier, sooner. Moving right along
tg626 ported Meeko and Vigilance are huskies by Jokiros
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157484
Unfortunately it doesn't make them smarter or less annoying, but thanks
WalkerInShadows released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Walk ... ameId=1704
A patch for Markarth outskirts, and landscape and water fixes. And Not so rare curios adds 'rare' items to merchant chests. Sort of defeats the purpose but your game your way.
WOXAVE released two as well
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/WOXA ... ameId=1704
Aela, and Serana replacers.
Aela... Has an interesting, almost sophisticated look that doesn't quite fit the character, but nicely done. It's something about the eyes, they don't say 'huntress'
Serana... Not for old cats, too doll like, but taste is subjective.
And we'll finish up with Tomato's Riften and Ratway
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157340
"My Riften and the Ratway with support for Complex parallax and PBR"
Purple roofs, trees growing through the cistern roof, and flowers growing out of stone...
What's not to like Worth a look. The old cat does like Mara's symbol carved into the lintle of the temple door. Very nice touch.
And that will do for today, The ale is fresh and the new batch of mead is ready. We have medallions of marinated venison braised to a turn and served on a bed of roast diced onions and potatoes, with a poached egg on top. This one will plan the late meal when he returns from the markets a little later. As always there will be a 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 and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Loredas the 23rd of Last Seed and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honorable guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You may want to cover your tankards for a bit, this can get a tad dusty yes it can... There, much better no? Now to put fresh water to the flame while this one scrubs the kettles, and sees what is ready to pick in the garden.
Our brew of the day is Miami Espresso, and the biscuits are raspberry thumbprint lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new mods with lots of jangle but not a whole lot of substance. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa...
maramsp released Mara's preset as a first mod. Welcome NSFW, no link needed
ShaileshBisht0411 released Grimy Fingers - Lockpicking Skill Tree Rebalance for Skyrim SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157509
"Streamline and rebalance Skyrim’s lockpicking skill tree for meaningful progression, better challenge, and rewarding gameplay—without breaking the vanilla feel."
Allow the old cat to translate... Makes picking locks easier, sooner. Moving right along
tg626 ported Meeko and Vigilance are huskies by Jokiros
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157484
Unfortunately it doesn't make them smarter or less annoying, but thanks
WalkerInShadows released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Walk ... ameId=1704
A patch for Markarth outskirts, and landscape and water fixes. And Not so rare curios adds 'rare' items to merchant chests. Sort of defeats the purpose but your game your way.
WOXAVE released two as well
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/WOXA ... ameId=1704
Aela, and Serana replacers.
Aela... Has an interesting, almost sophisticated look that doesn't quite fit the character, but nicely done. It's something about the eyes, they don't say 'huntress'
Serana... Not for old cats, too doll like, but taste is subjective.
And we'll finish up with Tomato's Riften and Ratway
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157340
"My Riften and the Ratway with support for Complex parallax and PBR"
Purple roofs, trees growing through the cistern roof, and flowers growing out of stone...
What's not to like
Worth a look. The old cat does like Mara's symbol carved into the lintle of the temple door. Very nice touch.And that will do for today, The ale is fresh and the new batch of mead is ready. We have medallions of marinated venison braised to a turn and served on a bed of roast diced onions and potatoes, with a poached egg on top. This one will plan the late meal when he returns from the markets a little later. As always there will be a 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 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
Goooooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 24th of Last Seed, and a beautiful blue dawn here on warm sands. The festival of the new moons began 'officially' last night... The drinking began on Fredas and as you can imagine, the stories have gotten quite... imaginative. Anyway, excuse please a lazy old cat for getting a late start, and lets stoke the fires...
Our brew of the day is Istanbul espresso and the biscuits are ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 55 new mods, and several caught the eye. Let's open the stage to new talent first.
tenentemaycon14 ported Dwemer Skyship (SSE) Flyable airship as a first mod. Welcome
"A full flyable airship in skyrim. Simpler than Dev Aveza. The physics is not so realistc, but is good anyway"
Does not link to the original mod, Flagged as suspicious... Maybe hold off for now.
encryptedmodding released Dragonborns Burdenbreaker as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157538
"Boost your carry weight with ease! Choose from multipliers"
Alright it's a cheat for people to lazy to cheat, but we love choice LOL. Multiplier values chosen in the fomod. Reinstall to change values. Thanks
Randomizer001 released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Rand ... ameId=1704
Tiny patches based on a load order that isn't yours, And a fix for the ratway door that is also probably load order dependent. Make sure you have the problems before fixing them.
Phereniki released her second mod today, but the old cat missed her first. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Pher ... ameId=1704
Hjorn the Roadside Trader: in a tent outside Riverwood
The Drowned Sailor: Discover a small, lore-friendly item collection left behind by a sailor along Skyrim’s frozen coast.
Oooh, and actual treasure hunt, and I like her thinking, but BRRR! Maybe do this before turning on any Survival modes or mods :steammocking: Looks like fun. Thanks
Lets see... laminin released 'Kreate To xEdit Scripts' as a modders resource.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157525
A bit over the old cat's head, or at least way to early for this. If you think you need this you probably do, and if you're scratching your head, don't even bother looking LOL
And that brings us to our mod of the day.
Grand Solitude - The Walls of High King Erling by Drengin ManuOstar44 Varangian94
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157506
"This mod is a complete overhaul of the capital of Skyrim — the city of Solitude. You'll find a lot of new and unique content, including new characters and locations."
That's an understatement. Where to begin? Medieval done right. Honestly this is the first complete exterior overhaul the old cat might use. Ah'vrie is generally not fond of this type of mod, but *slow clap* well done, this all works very well together. A very consistent look. This would be patching hell for LOTD, so be fore warned. 2 cookies, thanks
Annnd of course...
Grand Solitude Patch Collection by Czasior
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157450
"A collection of compatibility patches for Grand Solitude - The Walls of High King Erling"
The old cat stands corrected... Wow, that's an extensive list of patches including LOTD
This gets 2 cookies as well. Talk about first day ready :steamthumbsup:
That will do for today. 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 Sundas the 24th of Last Seed, and a beautiful blue dawn here on warm sands. The festival of the new moons began 'officially' last night... The drinking began on Fredas and as you can imagine, the stories have gotten quite... imaginative. Anyway, excuse please a lazy old cat for getting a late start, and lets stoke the fires...
Our brew of the day is Istanbul espresso and the biscuits are ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 55 new mods, and several caught the eye. Let's open the stage to new talent first.
tenentemaycon14 ported Dwemer Skyship (SSE) Flyable airship as a first mod. Welcome
"A full flyable airship in skyrim. Simpler than Dev Aveza. The physics is not so realistc, but is good anyway"
Does not link to the original mod, Flagged as suspicious... Maybe hold off for now.
encryptedmodding released Dragonborns Burdenbreaker as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157538
"Boost your carry weight with ease! Choose from multipliers"
Alright it's a cheat for people to lazy to cheat, but we love choice LOL. Multiplier values chosen in the fomod. Reinstall to change values. Thanks
Randomizer001 released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Rand ... ameId=1704
Tiny patches based on a load order that isn't yours, And a fix for the ratway door that is also probably load order dependent. Make sure you have the problems before fixing them.
Phereniki released her second mod today, but the old cat missed her first. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Pher ... ameId=1704
Hjorn the Roadside Trader: in a tent outside Riverwood
The Drowned Sailor: Discover a small, lore-friendly item collection left behind by a sailor along Skyrim’s frozen coast.
Oooh, and actual treasure hunt, and I like her thinking, but BRRR! Maybe do this before turning on any Survival modes or mods :steammocking: Looks like fun. Thanks
Lets see... laminin released 'Kreate To xEdit Scripts' as a modders resource.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157525
A bit over the old cat's head, or at least way to early for this. If you think you need this you probably do, and if you're scratching your head, don't even bother looking LOL
And that brings us to our mod of the day.
Grand Solitude - The Walls of High King Erling by Drengin ManuOstar44 Varangian94
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157506
"This mod is a complete overhaul of the capital of Skyrim — the city of Solitude. You'll find a lot of new and unique content, including new characters and locations."
That's an understatement. Where to begin? Medieval done right. Honestly this is the first complete exterior overhaul the old cat might use. Ah'vrie is generally not fond of this type of mod, but *slow clap* well done, this all works very well together. A very consistent look. This would be patching hell for LOTD, so be fore warned. 2 cookies, thanks
Annnd of course...
Grand Solitude Patch Collection by Czasior
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157450
"A collection of compatibility patches for Grand Solitude - The Walls of High King Erling"
The old cat stands corrected... Wow, that's an extensive list of patches including LOTD
This gets 2 cookies as well. Talk about first day ready :steamthumbsup:
That will do for today. 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
Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 25th of Last Seed and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. Hide if you can, or work if you must it's Morndas again. The blessed moons have begun their ancient journey back to full, 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 flame...
Our brew of the day is pot luck while this one blends a few remnants of past roasts. This one does not waste the sacred beans, and the biscuits are classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new mods and most are jangles and patches, but a few have caught the eye. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa.
A quick shout out to shazdeh2 for the Spell Classes modders resource. Thanks
SweetieBubblegum re-released Adventurers Armor as their first, again... welcome back?
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157473
"This mod adds a new set of female armor, available in five color variants." Thanks again
tcbflash released Classic Attributes - My Version
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157654
"Old school RPG Attributes. Simple and highly compatible implementation."
Same old crap, even more confusing descriptions. Short version all stats start at 5 and you can adjust them up or down. It doesn't bother to tell you the total available pool... What? Oh right, Moving right along
EzmeraldaTheWitch released Fourth Era Spell-Crafting
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157287
"Create custom spells by mixing the effects of existing ones and setting their stats (like in oblivion!). Learn to craft with the effects of potions too. Forget spells you no longer need. Works with modded spells. Flagged as ESL."
Looks interesting, though it seems to not have limits to what you can create. The old cat questions a spell with a 199 cost being listed as novice. Needs testing, but thanks
MoSami2003 released Comprehensive Critical Damage Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157530
"Simple SKSE plugin which fixes the critical damage formula."
And unlike other solutions does not do this with a hidden perk that scales with skill level. This one gets a cookie, thanks
AndrealphusVIII released Ebony Blade - Tweaks and Enhancements
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157558
"This mod increase the amount of times you can upgrade the Ebony Blade, among other things." Inherently evil and stupidly OP... What could possibly go... your game your way
And we'll finish up with Move For Warmth by Restartitius
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157428
"Moving around should warm you up! Generate passive warmth through exercise as you move around." Nice idea, Not sure about the implementation. Needs testing.
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 Morndas the 25th of Last Seed and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. Hide if you can, or work if you must it's Morndas again. The blessed moons have begun their ancient journey back to full, 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 flame...
Our brew of the day is pot luck while this one blends a few remnants of past roasts. This one does not waste the sacred beans, and the biscuits are classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new mods and most are jangles and patches, but a few have caught the eye. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa.
A quick shout out to shazdeh2 for the Spell Classes modders resource. Thanks
SweetieBubblegum re-released Adventurers Armor as their first, again... welcome back?
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157473
"This mod adds a new set of female armor, available in five color variants." Thanks again
tcbflash released Classic Attributes - My Version
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157654
"Old school RPG Attributes. Simple and highly compatible implementation."
Same old crap, even more confusing descriptions. Short version all stats start at 5 and you can adjust them up or down. It doesn't bother to tell you the total available pool... What? Oh right, Moving right along
EzmeraldaTheWitch released Fourth Era Spell-Crafting
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157287
"Create custom spells by mixing the effects of existing ones and setting their stats (like in oblivion!). Learn to craft with the effects of potions too. Forget spells you no longer need. Works with modded spells. Flagged as ESL."
Looks interesting, though it seems to not have limits to what you can create. The old cat questions a spell with a 199 cost being listed as novice. Needs testing, but thanks
MoSami2003 released Comprehensive Critical Damage Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157530
"Simple SKSE plugin which fixes the critical damage formula."
And unlike other solutions does not do this with a hidden perk that scales with skill level. This one gets a cookie, thanks
AndrealphusVIII released Ebony Blade - Tweaks and Enhancements
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157558
"This mod increase the amount of times you can upgrade the Ebony Blade, among other things." Inherently evil and stupidly OP... What could possibly go... your game your way
And we'll finish up with Move For Warmth by Restartitius
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/157428
"Moving around should warm you up! Generate passive warmth through exercise as you move around." Nice idea, Not sure about the implementation. Needs testing.
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!
