Modding on the SpectrumGooooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 5th of Hearthfires and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons are gibbous tomorrow, but full enough to already stir the goddess' crazy puppies. You've been warned. Show up at the inn smelling of wet dog and you'll be tasting the old cat's mace not his mead... What? it's a cat thing. 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 will be classic oatmeal raisin in a little while... The ovens have to preheat first. Checking the hot sheets we have 30 new with the usual eclectic mix. Let's see what catches the eye today...
Skyrim5100 released Canis Root Placement Fix as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158484
"I happened across this canis root that was placed incorrectly and, I had no choice but to immediately close the game, open the creation kit, and fix this game breaking bug. I decided to share the file because this is such an important fix."
I didn't know chicken little had a sibling. Thanks for saving Nirn from a tilted Canis
Shadowvalor released ...Targe of the Blooded Enchantment as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158487
"Changes Targe of the Blooded bleed effect to an enchantment that can be disenchanted and placed on other shields."
Thanks... You do know that Targe is the only spiked shield in the game right?
Xenjoi85 released Universal Reshade Preset as their first Skyrim mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158491
"This is a LIGHTWEIGHT Universal Reshade Preset. No gimmicks, no color injection, just more detail."
Okay, this one gets a cookie, and a chuckle at reading the mod page... so true. Thanks
JoJoToast porteded Better Healing Potions by DontYouLaugh as their second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158437
"This mod simply makes healing potions heal more HP. Three different versions are available." A little noobish overkill at it's best LOL Thanks for sharing
Lets see... kuroishitam released Destroy Meridia's Beacon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158439
"Ever annoyed to find the notorius white gem, Meridia's beacon? Now you can destroy it."
Some assembly required, and totally quest breaking, but if you can do it while the bi@tch is yelling at you it gets a cookie.
runescapebot released Dawnguard Men... replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158475
"Replacer for Celann, Durak, Florentius, Isran and Harkon."
Not thrilled, but it might be the pictures. Grainy and desaturated, and evidently there are neck seam issues bad enough to include specific instructions... Thanks but pass
And finally for our mod of the day, the old cat needed an "Awwww" moment.
Little Lanterns by Elfiemyrtle3
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158454
"Adds a shelter for each of the 4 urchins. Compatible out of the box with Use Those Blankets."
While some of the locations are questionable, this one is all heart and gets a cookie, but don't touch the kid's sweets or the divines will not be pleased... seriously *shudders*
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, and kettles scrubbed, and the old cat has cookies to bake. 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
Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 6th of Hearthfires and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It's a very muggy dawn here on warm sands, and past time this one tended the inn. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied, the vents cleaned and the fires rebuilt. Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. As this ones mother often said, a happy fire warms more than the room. There, much better. Now to put fresh water to the flame, and finish tidying up...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Venezia, and the biscuits are Fudge brownie cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 26 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or three.
IamLogu released Books By Category - for The Organized Librarian as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158509
"A collection of Bat files to add books to player inventory by category (Histories, Fiction, Biographies, etc.)"
Of course it's a cheat, and tagged as such. It's intended for those that want to fill the library shelves in their player homes. Make sure to read the mod page, and I'd recommend not trying the optional file... just saying
Thanks for sharing from a fellow "autist"
Glitchygal released Ars Metallica Let me Smith in Ingot as their second mod.
No link needed, it removes the skill based smelting restrictions. It can join the others on the pile. Google would have been quicker... just saying
euTHEgusta released Windblown Hairs - Riverwood (SMP Hair NPC Replacer)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158527
"A review of the Main NPCs from the Riverwood with SMP Hair" Worth a look, Next in the series will be Whiterun. Thanks for sharing.
Edzioo released Simple Inn Bath - Dialogue Expansion...
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158544
"Adds over 70 new randomized dialogue lines for the Simple Inn Bath mod, giving both the player and innkeepers various responses making every conversation feel fresh and immersive." The old cat is unfamiliar with DDR, but will assume the added dialogs are AI generated. Thanks, this one never actually imagined multiple responses to a dialog entry.
Cl3mus released Vanaheimr - Farmhouses - Complex Material and PBR
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158524
"High-quality retexture of Skyrim’s farmhouses in 2K and 4K, compatible with Complex Material or PBR."
Nicely done, the height maps are subtle and fit well. PBR is very evident in the pictures. Solidly fits the 'positively boring retex' meme. Washed out, desaturated, and no contrasts. Thanks, The old cat will stick with ENB and parallax for now.
sevnces released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/sevn ... ameId=1704
Solstheim Abandoned Lodge - Overhaul, and A Touch of Morrowind - Ramshackle Trading Post Overhaul
Both of these replace the architecture, and are worth a look. Not thrilled with the trading post from a 'lore' standpoint, based on the item clutter, mostly because it no longer looks or feels abandoned, but thanks. We love choice.
And we'll finish up with a new mechanic... This took some work
Slower Uphill by tcbflash
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158508
"Move slower when going uphill. Script free. Esl flagged. Compatible with everything."
The old cat is certain this will be annoyingly immersive LOL. 4 versions available, and unfortunately only affects the character, but well done. This one gets a cookie. Thanks.
And that will do for today. The ale is fresh, the new batch of mead is ready, and the coffee is hot. We're serving medallions of marinated venison on a bed of roast diced potatoes and onions with a poached egg on top for the early meal. This one will plan the late meal depending on what's fresh in the markets a little later. As always there will be a hearty stew simmering for those that need to ward the chill. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 6th of Hearthfires and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It's a very muggy dawn here on warm sands, and past time this one tended the inn. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied, the vents cleaned and the fires rebuilt. Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. As this ones mother often said, a happy fire warms more than the room. There, much better. Now to put fresh water to the flame, and finish tidying up...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Venezia, and the biscuits are Fudge brownie cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 26 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or three.
IamLogu released Books By Category - for The Organized Librarian as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158509
"A collection of Bat files to add books to player inventory by category (Histories, Fiction, Biographies, etc.)"
Of course it's a cheat, and tagged as such. It's intended for those that want to fill the library shelves in their player homes. Make sure to read the mod page, and I'd recommend not trying the optional file... just saying
Thanks for sharing from a fellow "autist"Glitchygal released Ars Metallica Let me Smith in Ingot as their second mod.
No link needed, it removes the skill based smelting restrictions. It can join the others on the pile. Google would have been quicker... just saying
euTHEgusta released Windblown Hairs - Riverwood (SMP Hair NPC Replacer)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158527
"A review of the Main NPCs from the Riverwood with SMP Hair" Worth a look, Next in the series will be Whiterun. Thanks for sharing.
Edzioo released Simple Inn Bath - Dialogue Expansion...
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158544
"Adds over 70 new randomized dialogue lines for the Simple Inn Bath mod, giving both the player and innkeepers various responses making every conversation feel fresh and immersive." The old cat is unfamiliar with DDR, but will assume the added dialogs are AI generated. Thanks, this one never actually imagined multiple responses to a dialog entry.
Cl3mus released Vanaheimr - Farmhouses - Complex Material and PBR
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158524
"High-quality retexture of Skyrim’s farmhouses in 2K and 4K, compatible with Complex Material or PBR."
Nicely done, the height maps are subtle and fit well. PBR is very evident in the pictures. Solidly fits the 'positively boring retex' meme. Washed out, desaturated, and no contrasts. Thanks, The old cat will stick with ENB and parallax for now.
sevnces released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/sevn ... ameId=1704
Solstheim Abandoned Lodge - Overhaul, and A Touch of Morrowind - Ramshackle Trading Post Overhaul
Both of these replace the architecture, and are worth a look. Not thrilled with the trading post from a 'lore' standpoint, based on the item clutter, mostly because it no longer looks or feels abandoned, but thanks. We love choice.
And we'll finish up with a new mechanic... This took some work
Slower Uphill by tcbflash
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158508
"Move slower when going uphill. Script free. Esl flagged. Compatible with everything."
The old cat is certain this will be annoyingly immersive LOL. 4 versions available, and unfortunately only affects the character, but well done. This one gets a cookie. Thanks.
And that will do for today. The ale is fresh, the new batch of mead is ready, and the coffee is hot. We're serving medallions of marinated venison on a bed of roast diced potatoes and onions with a poached egg on top for the early meal. This one will plan the late meal depending on what's fresh in the markets a little later. As always there will be a hearty stew simmering for those that need to ward the chill. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 7th of Hearthfires. It's a very muggy predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons were full, but have set for the day, so we should be safe from the goddess' crazy puppies for now. Anyway it's time for this one to tend the inn so excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...
Brew of the day is still Venezia, and the biscuits are Ginger. This one is still unpacking, don't ask. Checking the hot sheets we have 53 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what caught an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.
NfgOdin released Fenrir Companion Follower as their first SSE mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158649
"This mod introduces a powerful companion, Fenrir, a wolf of immense size and power, right at the beginning of your journey in Skyrim"
Luckily, this Fenrir is not the mythical Fenrisúlfr, harbinger of Ragnarök. He does scale with you through end game, and if he doesn't have that idiotic 'woof woof' every three seconds this one might even consider traveling with him. The only downside is you can only get him through the vanilla start. He is not accessible through the cave entrance. Thanks
wetblanket released Immersive Khajiit Caravan Horses as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158625
"A patch for the wonderful mod Immersive Khajiit Caravan Mules that replaces the mules with horses." Well, a pack mule is actually more realistic, but seeing as there are no mules in Sklyrim, this one gets a cookie. Thanks
Let's have a peek at some visual patching
Sky Haven Temple Meshes Improved by SaevaVeritas
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158641
"Next Installment in my mesh overhaul of Skyrim is Sky Haven Temple. I've gone through all the meshes in the architecture folder for this location and optimized vertex/triangle count, fixed UVs and holes where they were noticed. Compatible with all texture overhauls that do not use custom textures and follow vanilla design."
The fifth in the series. This one is becoming the guru of vanilla mesh optimization. Thanks, Ah'vrie hopes you complete the project and offer an all in one. Have a cookie
braxusx released Ryn's Lumber Mills Snow Fixes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158624
"A fix I made that adds snow on some objects when using Ryn's Lumber Mills."
And nicely done at that. Thanks, you can have a cookie as well
Lets see. mengyei released Regal Cloaks of the Nine Divines SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158578
And PunishedMobius ESLified it
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158618
"High quality cloaks fit for kings based on each of the Nine Divines"
Not thrilled with the symbols, but the cloaks are nice. Your game your way. Thanks
tcbflash released Slower Uphill (SPID) as a follow up release
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158643
"Move slower when going uphill. Script free. Esl flagged. Compatible with everything. Applies to humanoid NPCs as well, through SPID."
Nice, to be honest the old cat wouldn't consider the original mod because it only applied to the player. This on the other hand might be worth testing. Have a cookie
And finally Shadows in Windhelm by Phereniki
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158573
"Shadows in Windhelm introduces note trail around Windhelm, but something doesn't feel quite right, is someone being watched, or... watching? Why is there blood everywhere, and why can't Windhelm catch a break?"
A bloody scavenger hunt in Windhelm... follow the clues to the watcher's stash. Why not?
And 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 7th of Hearthfires. It's a very muggy predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons were full, but have set for the day, so we should be safe from the goddess' crazy puppies for now. Anyway it's time for this one to tend the inn so excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...
Brew of the day is still Venezia, and the biscuits are Ginger. This one is still unpacking, don't ask. Checking the hot sheets we have 53 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what caught an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.
NfgOdin released Fenrir Companion Follower as their first SSE mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158649
"This mod introduces a powerful companion, Fenrir, a wolf of immense size and power, right at the beginning of your journey in Skyrim"
Luckily, this Fenrir is not the mythical Fenrisúlfr, harbinger of Ragnarök. He does scale with you through end game, and if he doesn't have that idiotic 'woof woof' every three seconds this one might even consider traveling with him. The only downside is you can only get him through the vanilla start. He is not accessible through the cave entrance. Thanks
wetblanket released Immersive Khajiit Caravan Horses as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158625
"A patch for the wonderful mod Immersive Khajiit Caravan Mules that replaces the mules with horses." Well, a pack mule is actually more realistic, but seeing as there are no mules in Sklyrim, this one gets a cookie. Thanks
Let's have a peek at some visual patching
Sky Haven Temple Meshes Improved by SaevaVeritas
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158641
"Next Installment in my mesh overhaul of Skyrim is Sky Haven Temple. I've gone through all the meshes in the architecture folder for this location and optimized vertex/triangle count, fixed UVs and holes where they were noticed. Compatible with all texture overhauls that do not use custom textures and follow vanilla design."
The fifth in the series. This one is becoming the guru of vanilla mesh optimization. Thanks, Ah'vrie hopes you complete the project and offer an all in one. Have a cookie
braxusx released Ryn's Lumber Mills Snow Fixes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158624
"A fix I made that adds snow on some objects when using Ryn's Lumber Mills."
And nicely done at that. Thanks, you can have a cookie as well
Lets see. mengyei released Regal Cloaks of the Nine Divines SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158578
And PunishedMobius ESLified it
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158618
"High quality cloaks fit for kings based on each of the Nine Divines"
Not thrilled with the symbols, but the cloaks are nice. Your game your way. Thanks
tcbflash released Slower Uphill (SPID) as a follow up release
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158643
"Move slower when going uphill. Script free. Esl flagged. Compatible with everything. Applies to humanoid NPCs as well, through SPID."
Nice, to be honest the old cat wouldn't consider the original mod because it only applied to the player. This on the other hand might be worth testing. Have a cookie
And finally Shadows in Windhelm by Phereniki
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158573
"Shadows in Windhelm introduces note trail around Windhelm, but something doesn't feel quite right, is someone being watched, or... watching? Why is there blood everywhere, and why can't Windhelm catch a break?"
A bloody scavenger hunt in Windhelm... follow the clues to the watcher's stash. Why not?
And 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
Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 8th of Hearthfires and and a quiet predawn here on warm sands and wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can or work if you must, it's Morndas again. The blessed moons are just off gibbous, and beginning to wane, so keep those silver weapons close for at least another day, but the worst is past for now. Anyway, excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Miami espresso, and the biscuits are classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods from the usual eclectic mix of sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.
First a shoutout to DEFAU7LT for their current WIP. Something that has bothered the old cat since oldrim... "Fake" vampires. This one gets a cookie in advance. The old cat can't wait to see it polished.
Truly Undead - The Immortal Vampire Experience (WIP)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158704
"Embrace true vampiric immortality, but remember—even the eternal have their weaknesses" You need to read the mod page if you're into vamps... This is worthy
axc7 released Craftable Juniper Berry Mead
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158708
"Allows the player to craft the Mead with Juniper Berry that can be found in Helgen."
Not the first, but who can turn down a good mead.
BruvRamm released Savage the best boy
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158671
"Dog follower with a fun lore. (see description and picture for more.)" This old cat will not comment on stupid Skyrim woof woofs. But loyal is loyal so thanks
nenina released Haunting Medieval Tavern Music
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158723
"Medieval tavern music picked for feeling like the crazy people of 13th century medieval times" Interesting choices, but none of them are solo artists, and most are baroque in nature. Taste is subjective of course, and the tunes are nice, just not fitting for a solo bard.
FremiBR released Sorcerer - Staff Enchanters in Main Cities
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158717
"Places staff enchanters in main cities."
This is an addon to Sorcerer - A Staff and Scroll Overhaul which is required, and also lists Mysticism as a requirement. It certainly makes it more accessible. If your character is into staves, this one is worth a look. Thanks
PixieBomb released Rieklings Are People Too
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158701
"Rieklings can learn & speak the common language, have their own culture, build complex architecture, and tame boars to ride like horses. They are a sapient & sentient race, & should not fill the same soul gems as a spider or a rabbit! This mod simply makes it so soul-trapped Rieklings will fill Black Soul Gems, bc they are people, too!"
The old cat an not fault the thinking here. The question should be common across all the beast races. Khajiit, and Argonian souols are black. Rieklings should be as well. This one gets a cookie. However it also brings to mind the availability of the hidden 'alters' from OR being dotted around the map to allow conversion of grand soul gems to black. In the Dawnguard DLC, we're given two in the Sould Cairn, that can convert greater or grand to black, but we're going to need more, and specifically on Solstheim to bind this to the game. (Moral implications aside)
Speaking of which...
LordDom65 released Morrowind - Vvardenfell Return - West Gash
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158653
"Did you ever miss your home, did you had that feeling when you first went to solstheim in the dragonborn DLC. Looking at Vvardenfell and see that everithing you know and love about that place is destroyed, pilliged or razed. Now it is can be changed join with me an adventure where you can explore Vvardenfell North-Western part the West Gash."
A taste of Skywind early? ... requires Journey to Baan Malur and Morrowind, and the Tamriel Location Framework - Patch Hub. Seriously worth a look. This is a collaboration of many that's been under the radar for this old cat. Have a cookie, thanks
Let's see... tcbflash added Slow At Low Health (SPID)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158680
What it says on the wrapper
fadingsignal released Whiterun Road Floor Redux - Parallax
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158663
"Brand-new high quality texture for the Whiterun floor/road, designed around the vanilla aesthetic. Supports parallax." Through the eyes of a master... A beautiful implementation of parallax on a near vanilla retex. Worth a look and a cookie. A solid choice, well done.
Well it would take something special to bump Fading out of the top slot. This is one of those days... For our mod of the day, we welcome back the queen of clutter to Skyrim...
Eli ports Eli
Halamshiral - Mage Tower by Elianora
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158513
"Originally made for Oldrim, this is a port of an epic wizard or mage tower built in Morthal swamp right outside Solitude docks. Made for the Reddit Modding contest, it comes with a unique house, some tweaks for Mage items, magnificent amounts of unique displays, a glorious library level and tons of shiny clutter for you to drool over."
Love her or hate her, she's still the best. Just the right size, and love the location. 'When' the old cat decides to finally do another mage build, this will be home. Thanks Eli
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat by the firs and warm your bones. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 8th of Hearthfires and and a quiet predawn here on warm sands and wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can or work if you must, it's Morndas again. The blessed moons are just off gibbous, and beginning to wane, so keep those silver weapons close for at least another day, but the worst is past for now. Anyway, excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Miami espresso, and the biscuits are classic chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods from the usual eclectic mix of sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.
First a shoutout to DEFAU7LT for their current WIP. Something that has bothered the old cat since oldrim... "Fake" vampires. This one gets a cookie in advance. The old cat can't wait to see it polished.
Truly Undead - The Immortal Vampire Experience (WIP)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158704
"Embrace true vampiric immortality, but remember—even the eternal have their weaknesses" You need to read the mod page if you're into vamps... This is worthy
axc7 released Craftable Juniper Berry Mead
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158708
"Allows the player to craft the Mead with Juniper Berry that can be found in Helgen."
Not the first, but who can turn down a good mead.
BruvRamm released Savage the best boy
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158671
"Dog follower with a fun lore. (see description and picture for more.)" This old cat will not comment on stupid Skyrim woof woofs. But loyal is loyal so thanks
nenina released Haunting Medieval Tavern Music
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158723
"Medieval tavern music picked for feeling like the crazy people of 13th century medieval times" Interesting choices, but none of them are solo artists, and most are baroque in nature. Taste is subjective of course, and the tunes are nice, just not fitting for a solo bard.
FremiBR released Sorcerer - Staff Enchanters in Main Cities
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158717
"Places staff enchanters in main cities."
This is an addon to Sorcerer - A Staff and Scroll Overhaul which is required, and also lists Mysticism as a requirement. It certainly makes it more accessible. If your character is into staves, this one is worth a look. Thanks
PixieBomb released Rieklings Are People Too
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158701
"Rieklings can learn & speak the common language, have their own culture, build complex architecture, and tame boars to ride like horses. They are a sapient & sentient race, & should not fill the same soul gems as a spider or a rabbit! This mod simply makes it so soul-trapped Rieklings will fill Black Soul Gems, bc they are people, too!"
The old cat an not fault the thinking here. The question should be common across all the beast races. Khajiit, and Argonian souols are black. Rieklings should be as well. This one gets a cookie. However it also brings to mind the availability of the hidden 'alters' from OR being dotted around the map to allow conversion of grand soul gems to black. In the Dawnguard DLC, we're given two in the Sould Cairn, that can convert greater or grand to black, but we're going to need more, and specifically on Solstheim to bind this to the game. (Moral implications aside)
Speaking of which...
LordDom65 released Morrowind - Vvardenfell Return - West Gash
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158653
"Did you ever miss your home, did you had that feeling when you first went to solstheim in the dragonborn DLC. Looking at Vvardenfell and see that everithing you know and love about that place is destroyed, pilliged or razed. Now it is can be changed join with me an adventure where you can explore Vvardenfell North-Western part the West Gash."
A taste of Skywind early? ... requires Journey to Baan Malur and Morrowind, and the Tamriel Location Framework - Patch Hub. Seriously worth a look. This is a collaboration of many that's been under the radar for this old cat. Have a cookie, thanks
Let's see... tcbflash added Slow At Low Health (SPID)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158680
What it says on the wrapper
fadingsignal released Whiterun Road Floor Redux - Parallax
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158663
"Brand-new high quality texture for the Whiterun floor/road, designed around the vanilla aesthetic. Supports parallax." Through the eyes of a master... A beautiful implementation of parallax on a near vanilla retex. Worth a look and a cookie. A solid choice, well done.
Well it would take something special to bump Fading out of the top slot. This is one of those days... For our mod of the day, we welcome back the queen of clutter to Skyrim...
Eli ports Eli
Halamshiral - Mage Tower by Elianora
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158513
"Originally made for Oldrim, this is a port of an epic wizard or mage tower built in Morthal swamp right outside Solitude docks. Made for the Reddit Modding contest, it comes with a unique house, some tweaks for Mage items, magnificent amounts of unique displays, a glorious library level and tons of shiny clutter for you to drool over."
Love her or hate her, she's still the best. Just the right size, and love the location. 'When' the old cat decides to finally do another mage build, this will be home. Thanks Eli
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat by the firs and warm your bones. We-B-Open!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 9th of Hearthfires and a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guest. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Roma, and the biscuits are lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods, with the usual jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.
JohnxHavoc released Myrren Thorne as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158780
"Myrren Thorne is a passion project for me, I only want to see her grow more and become the mod in my mind. I'm still new to modding so she's far from my vision. Right now, she is a basic follower but she will be the version that launches up into the statusphere in time. She's SFW and will use your bodyslider, and skin, and whatever else you have."
Rather ambitious to release a 'WIP' follower as a first mod. We wish them well.
Pendragon's Dragon Aspect (port)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/101512
"I didn't really like the Dragon Aspect shout. Well, I liked it but I thought it could be executed better. Did I do that? No. I just made it more "dragon like". However, I still prefer it. The shout can now be used multiple times a day. Each word of the shout has a 195 second cool down, and each effect lasts for 2 minutes. Any feedback is welcome. Do take note this is my first attempt at a mod."
This is a bit confusing, this "first mod" was released in 2019, and they ported their second in 2023... Ah'vrie is flagging this as a port... Oookay um thanks.
BrutalRaw released Mostoross Grass as a second mod, and follow up to their reshade
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158772
"Low-effort grass, green and fantastic, hand-drawn with a mouse."
Low effort fits. Your game your way. Their vision of the game is sort of like playing in a Van Gogh painting on acid. Yeesh, Not for old cats, but thanks
Sasspiria released Cheaper Unenchanted Staves
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158749
"simply makes unenchanted staves cheaper" Sure, why not? Thanks
Miraak's Staff - My version SE by Xtudo
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158758
"Writhing animated tentacles and oily gross texture, my approach to Miraak's Staff. 2K-1K. No ESP." Thanks
kuroishitam released Animated Reading Books - DAF
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158798
"This mod will make everytime you read any book (regular or spell tome), the reading book animation will trigger."
Requires dynamic animation framework, with a soft requirement of Skyrim souls. It's flagged as read from inventory in the description which is a tad confusing, but thanks
We'll finish up with a couple of retextures
Nicer Fishing Pole by IWantATardis
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158753
"A remodel and retexture of the fishing pole." Higher ploy, but less detail" Interesting, it has a nicer handle, but the reel textures are very bland. Thanks
And finally Mazze45 released New Winterhold Door
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158787
"New 4K Winterhold Door 1" Nice textures, thanks
And that will do for today, The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 9th of Hearthfires and a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guest. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...
Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Roma, and the biscuits are lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods, with the usual jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.
JohnxHavoc released Myrren Thorne as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158780
"Myrren Thorne is a passion project for me, I only want to see her grow more and become the mod in my mind. I'm still new to modding so she's far from my vision. Right now, she is a basic follower but she will be the version that launches up into the statusphere in time. She's SFW and will use your bodyslider, and skin, and whatever else you have."
Rather ambitious to release a 'WIP' follower as a first mod. We wish them well.
Pendragon's Dragon Aspect (port)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/101512
"I didn't really like the Dragon Aspect shout. Well, I liked it but I thought it could be executed better. Did I do that? No. I just made it more "dragon like". However, I still prefer it. The shout can now be used multiple times a day. Each word of the shout has a 195 second cool down, and each effect lasts for 2 minutes. Any feedback is welcome. Do take note this is my first attempt at a mod."
This is a bit confusing, this "first mod" was released in 2019, and they ported their second in 2023... Ah'vrie is flagging this as a port... Oookay um thanks.
BrutalRaw released Mostoross Grass as a second mod, and follow up to their reshade
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158772
"Low-effort grass, green and fantastic, hand-drawn with a mouse."
Low effort fits. Your game your way. Their vision of the game is sort of like playing in a Van Gogh painting on acid. Yeesh, Not for old cats, but thanks
Sasspiria released Cheaper Unenchanted Staves
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158749
"simply makes unenchanted staves cheaper" Sure, why not? Thanks
Miraak's Staff - My version SE by Xtudo
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158758
"Writhing animated tentacles and oily gross texture, my approach to Miraak's Staff. 2K-1K. No ESP." Thanks
kuroishitam released Animated Reading Books - DAF
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158798
"This mod will make everytime you read any book (regular or spell tome), the reading book animation will trigger."
Requires dynamic animation framework, with a soft requirement of Skyrim souls. It's flagged as read from inventory in the description which is a tad confusing, but thanks
We'll finish up with a couple of retextures
Nicer Fishing Pole by IWantATardis
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158753
"A remodel and retexture of the fishing pole." Higher ploy, but less detail" Interesting, it has a nicer handle, but the reel textures are very bland. Thanks
And finally Mazze45 released New Winterhold Door
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158787
"New 4K Winterhold Door 1" Nice textures, thanks
And that will do for today, The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Gooooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 10th of Hearthfires, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is 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 Miami espresso, and the biscuits are Ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Lets see what catches the eye of an even older cat over a fresh cuppa or three.
Jaashi released Smaller (Bigger) Mace of Molag Bal as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158812
"This is a remesh of the Mace to make it smaller than the vanilla version but slightly bigger than Billyro's version. Hence, the confusing name of the mod."
That is a confusing title. This is smaller than vanilla, but not quite as small billyro. Thanks
Lets have a peek under the hood
illuminoous released Simple Sequential Mod Installer (MO2 Plugin)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158838
"Basically instead of clicking on all your downloaded archives one by one to start the installation processes, you can open the plugin and select (all) the mods you want to install. It will sequentially give you regular installation popups one after another until you've installed all the selected mods." Interesting mod if used with caution in a new build. For incremental installs, this could simplify things quite a bit. Thanks
RavenKZP released In-Game Patcher - SKSE plugin
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158681
"Create BOS and KID patches directly in-game, at runtime — no CK, no xEdit, no ESPs. Fix floating objects, remove clutter, adjust idle markers, or add keywords, all with a simple menu system."
Now this is interesting, Make sure to read the requirements and definitely needs testing. The creates its patches in real time that run at game load with no vanilla edits... This one gets a cookie if it works as described. tracking for now. Thanks!
Lets see... Mazze45 released New Door - College of Winterhold - Hall of the Elements
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158850
What is says in the title. These are really nice looking, but the old cat will wait on the all in one. Releasing them one at a time is understandable, but there are a lot of doors in the college Thanks, beautiful work. Have a cookie
Kanjs - Stalhrim Armors Animated
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158816
"I fixed the meshes and retextured Stalhrim Armors up to 4K, emissive animation, and some particle effects!"
The armor retex looks good, The old cat is not thrilled with the shield emissions, but that's Kanjs forte, and it's not the old cat's game. So have a cookie.
draqqable Kids in Nirn Refined - KiN
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/139754
"After 9 months of hard work, Karura and I present our take on the potato-heads:"
The pictures tell the tale. Some of these changes look great, some not so much. Taste is subjective, and we love choice. The body's seem a bit malnourished, some of the outfits are really nice. Have a cookie.
And we'll finish up with Falmer Are People Too by PixieBomb
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158852
"The Falmer were once a proud race of Elves like any other, but even in their current state they craft architecture, weapons, & armor, they domesticate & farm chaurus, they form & maintain tribal societies. They're a sentient & sapient race, & thus shouldn't fill the same soul gems as the bugs they farm. Falmer are people, too!"
As we expected after Gnewna's comment on yesterdays release. The old cat totally supports the thinking here. These will definitely be going in the old cat's build, but as this one mentioned yesterday, now we need locations added to convert grand soul gems to black based on the lore defined in Oblivion. This one gets a cookie.
And that will do for today, the fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 10th of Hearthfires, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is 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 Miami espresso, and the biscuits are Ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Lets see what catches the eye of an even older cat over a fresh cuppa or three.
Jaashi released Smaller (Bigger) Mace of Molag Bal as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158812
"This is a remesh of the Mace to make it smaller than the vanilla version but slightly bigger than Billyro's version. Hence, the confusing name of the mod."
That is a confusing title. This is smaller than vanilla, but not quite as small billyro. Thanks
Lets have a peek under the hood
illuminoous released Simple Sequential Mod Installer (MO2 Plugin)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158838
"Basically instead of clicking on all your downloaded archives one by one to start the installation processes, you can open the plugin and select (all) the mods you want to install. It will sequentially give you regular installation popups one after another until you've installed all the selected mods." Interesting mod if used with caution in a new build. For incremental installs, this could simplify things quite a bit. Thanks
RavenKZP released In-Game Patcher - SKSE plugin
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158681
"Create BOS and KID patches directly in-game, at runtime — no CK, no xEdit, no ESPs. Fix floating objects, remove clutter, adjust idle markers, or add keywords, all with a simple menu system."
Now this is interesting, Make sure to read the requirements and definitely needs testing. The creates its patches in real time that run at game load with no vanilla edits... This one gets a cookie if it works as described. tracking for now. Thanks!
Lets see... Mazze45 released New Door - College of Winterhold - Hall of the Elements
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158850
What is says in the title. These are really nice looking, but the old cat will wait on the all in one. Releasing them one at a time is understandable, but there are a lot of doors in the college
Thanks, beautiful work. Have a cookieKanjs - Stalhrim Armors Animated
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158816
"I fixed the meshes and retextured Stalhrim Armors up to 4K, emissive animation, and some particle effects!"
The armor retex looks good, The old cat is not thrilled with the shield emissions, but that's Kanjs forte, and it's not the old cat's game. So have a cookie.
draqqable Kids in Nirn Refined - KiN
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/139754
"After 9 months of hard work, Karura and I present our take on the potato-heads:"
The pictures tell the tale. Some of these changes look great, some not so much. Taste is subjective, and we love choice. The body's seem a bit malnourished, some of the outfits are really nice. Have a cookie.
And we'll finish up with Falmer Are People Too by PixieBomb
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158852
"The Falmer were once a proud race of Elves like any other, but even in their current state they craft architecture, weapons, & armor, they domesticate & farm chaurus, they form & maintain tribal societies. They're a sentient & sapient race, & thus shouldn't fill the same soul gems as the bugs they farm. Falmer are people, too!"
As we expected after Gnewna's comment on yesterdays release. The old cat totally supports the thinking here. These will definitely be going in the old cat's build, but as this one mentioned yesterday, now we need locations added to convert grand soul gems to black based on the lore defined in Oblivion. This one gets a cookie.
And that will do for today, the fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat 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
Good Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 11th of Hearthfires, and 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 Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new mods. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa.
svtam3 released Dragonborn Amulet as a first mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158917
"Adds a strong box with an amulet that reduces shout time by 50%"
Interesting choice of first mod. A bit OP, but why not. Thanks
Blackread released Horses Flee From Combat
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158896
"Horses will run away if attacked or if actors are engaged in combat near them."
The old cat is still wondering why we're seeing mods that replicate 'tiny' bits of mods like IH, and CH. This requires synthesis patcher and does support custom horse races so it is worth a look if you use them. Thanks
Agentriple released Simple Food System
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158872
"Simple Food System is a small mod I created for my test playthroughs, when I want a bit of immersion but not the full survival experience"
This takes an approach similar to Valheim. Basically if you're 'hungry' health and stamina do not regenerate. When you're fed they do. This does not affect regeneration enchantments. An interesting approach. It uses Gourmet, and a foundation, and skypatcher to distribute. Definitely worth a look. We'll give this one a cookie.
IWantATardis released Targe of the Blooded Redone
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158881
"A remodel and retexture of the Targe of the Blooded shield." We love choice, but to be honest this one prefers vanilla... You'll need to look for yourselves. Thanks
TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released Pilgrim Religion Overhaul - Shrines fit for the Divine
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158863
"Overhauls several of the shrines in the Pilgrim Religion Overhaul" Ah'vrie doesn't use the mod, and there are no comparison shots, so... Thanks.
Lets see... PunishedMobius ESLified two lazy weapon packs
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Puni ... ameId=1704
Thanks
And finally, PixieBomb released Immersive Diseases - NPC Module Tweaks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158889
"Tweaks the chances of various types of NPC's catching diseases to be a bit less intrusive"
Well thought out, and nicely documented. Requires the original mod, and SPID. Make sure to read the mod page for the changes.
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 11th of Hearthfires, and 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 Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new mods. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa.
svtam3 released Dragonborn Amulet as a first mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158917
"Adds a strong box with an amulet that reduces shout time by 50%"
Interesting choice of first mod. A bit OP, but why not. Thanks
Blackread released Horses Flee From Combat
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158896
"Horses will run away if attacked or if actors are engaged in combat near them."
The old cat is still wondering why we're seeing mods that replicate 'tiny' bits of mods like IH, and CH. This requires synthesis patcher and does support custom horse races so it is worth a look if you use them. Thanks
Agentriple released Simple Food System
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158872
"Simple Food System is a small mod I created for my test playthroughs, when I want a bit of immersion but not the full survival experience"
This takes an approach similar to Valheim. Basically if you're 'hungry' health and stamina do not regenerate. When you're fed they do. This does not affect regeneration enchantments. An interesting approach. It uses Gourmet, and a foundation, and skypatcher to distribute. Definitely worth a look. We'll give this one a cookie.
IWantATardis released Targe of the Blooded Redone
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158881
"A remodel and retexture of the Targe of the Blooded shield." We love choice, but to be honest this one prefers vanilla... You'll need to look for yourselves. Thanks
TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released Pilgrim Religion Overhaul - Shrines fit for the Divine
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158863
"Overhauls several of the shrines in the Pilgrim Religion Overhaul" Ah'vrie doesn't use the mod, and there are no comparison shots, so... Thanks.
Lets see... PunishedMobius ESLified two lazy weapon packs
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Puni ... ameId=1704
Thanks
And finally, PixieBomb released Immersive Diseases - NPC Module Tweaks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158889
"Tweaks the chances of various types of NPC's catching diseases to be a bit less intrusive"
Well thought out, and nicely documented. Requires the original mod, and SPID. Make sure to read the mod page for the changes.
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors 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 Fredas the 12th of Hearthfires and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. It's a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the boil...
Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 53 new mods, mostly jangles and patches. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.
Wokonanana released 'a simple UBE preset' as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158958
What it says on the wrapper... I give the author credit for focusing on the face not selling a body preset. Eyes are a bit wide, but the sculpting is very well done. Thanks
mixaloubos released Christmas Lanterns SE - Dragon Variety by xali as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158974
Slightly confusing for old cats. This is a retex for ToosTruus port of MasnnyGTs 'Christmas Lanterns' The mod is Dragon Variety. Colorful and pretty. Thanks
QINHE777 released The Dibellan Baths - Priestess of the Time SPID as their first. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158989
Armored lingerie for Anthea... Why not? Interesting outfit. Thanks
zrsav released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/zrsa ... ameId=1704
Two 'in game patcher' swap file / patches. Make sure to read the mod pages, as these are very load order specific. Thanks
TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released Pride of Cuhlecain - A Weynon Stones Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158986
"Overhauls the Weynon Stones with brand new meshes and clutter" Interesting look. It has a bit of a Stonehenge feel to it. Nicely done. Have a cookie
We'll finish up with Ghosts Of The Tribunal - Dwarven Spectre
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158959
"This mod simply gives the dwarven ghost morrowind style dwemer armor"
There's an issue with the helmet that needs looking into, but the concept is very reasonable. Requires Eastern Dwemer Armor AE (which is probably the source of the issue. This would be just as reasonable using standard dwemer armor. Hopefully they get the issue sorted. Thanks
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 12th of Hearthfires and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. It's a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the boil...
Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 53 new mods, mostly jangles and patches. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.
Wokonanana released 'a simple UBE preset' as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158958
What it says on the wrapper... I give the author credit for focusing on the face not selling a body preset. Eyes are a bit wide, but the sculpting is very well done. Thanks
mixaloubos released Christmas Lanterns SE - Dragon Variety by xali as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158974
Slightly confusing for old cats. This is a retex for ToosTruus port of MasnnyGTs 'Christmas Lanterns' The mod is Dragon Variety. Colorful and pretty. Thanks
QINHE777 released The Dibellan Baths - Priestess of the Time SPID as their first. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158989
Armored lingerie for Anthea... Why not? Interesting outfit. Thanks
zrsav released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/zrsa ... ameId=1704
Two 'in game patcher' swap file / patches. Make sure to read the mod pages, as these are very load order specific. Thanks
TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released Pride of Cuhlecain - A Weynon Stones Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158986
"Overhauls the Weynon Stones with brand new meshes and clutter" Interesting look. It has a bit of a Stonehenge feel to it. Nicely done. Have a cookie
We'll finish up with Ghosts Of The Tribunal - Dwarven Spectre
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158959
"This mod simply gives the dwarven ghost morrowind style dwemer armor"
There's an issue with the helmet that needs looking into, but the concept is very reasonable. Requires Eastern Dwemer Armor AE (which is probably the source of the issue. This would be just as reasonable using standard dwemer armor. Hopefully they get the issue sorted. Thanks
And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
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Avrie
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:37 pm
Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 13th of Hearthfires and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It's another quiet predawn here on warm sands, and time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You might want to cover your tankards for a bit. Khajiit know not from free refills... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend off with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. Not to put fresh water to the flame while this one gets on with the morning chores...
Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Ginger zingers. Good pairing. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.
BardicNoel released Arch-Mage Light Armor as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158987
Interesting, slapped a monk hood on glass armor and called it arch mage armor. Oookay. Ah, it's intended for requiem. Well it is a first mod, Thanks
Ufoksen released Light Ebony Armor (3BA) as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159064
To be fair, the padded corset looks pretty darn good. There would have to be magic in the world to keep those pants up though LOL. Not a bad first effort. Have a cookie
BigTroubleInEditor returned with Nautical Shield as their second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159055
A compass rose converted to a shield... Interesting, and pretty. Why not? Thanks
Sam2D released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Sam2 ... ameId=1704
Both silence the idiotic constant 'woof woof' for mod added Corgi's. The old cat would be more than happy if you silenced them all... What? It's a cat thing
Phereniki released Solveig the Swamp Trader
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159018
"Solveig is a lore-friendly merchant at the edge of Morthal, offering whatever the swamp provides, plus an assorted selection wares, trading quietly with locals and travelers."
Nice, and useful, but the ruined hovel could have been done better. Worth a look.
TheDarkKitten released Black Sun - Volkihar court replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159019
"High Poly replacer of the female Volkihar vampires. So far includes Fura Bloodmouth, Hestla, Modhna and Salonia Caelia"
Some of these are quite good. The red head... Vanilla might be a better look LOL. Thanks
TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released With Friends Like These - Abandoned Shack Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159038
"Overhauls the Abandoned Shack with brand new meshes and a revamped landscape"
The old cat is always hesitant where landscape edits are concerned, but the shack meshes do look good. The weeds growing out of the 'mudded' thatch roof is a nice touch. It's quite well done, but strikes the old cat as smaller than the vanilla interior. Worth a look and a cookie. Thanks
PSBoss returns with Standing Stone the Atronach
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158866
"Standing Stone: the Atronach Replacement + LoadscreenArt"
Probably the old cat's least favorite of the series. Those 'department store' stars are bad enough, but a floating pick and candle stick...? That and Atronachs are summoned not chiseled. Your game your way. Hard pass for old cats.
We'll finish up with another from an old friend
Whiterun Roof Tiles Redux... Vanilla-esque by Fadingsignal
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159066
"Brand-new high quality texture for the Whiterun roof scale tiles, designed around the vanilla aesthetic. Supports parallax and complex material."
What can an old cat say. Vanilla ugly done right. The bits of moss was a nice touch, but maybe a little less would have looked better. Worth a look and a cookie. Thanks
And that will do for today. Fresh casks of ale were delivered on time last night, and the new batch of mead is ready, so drink up. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and ale braised sabercat with twice baked garlic potatoes for the late meal. As always there will be a kettle of hearty stew simmering slowly all day for those that need to ward the chill. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 13th of Hearthfires and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It's another quiet predawn here on warm sands, and time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You might want to cover your tankards for a bit. Khajiit know not from free refills... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend off with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. Not to put fresh water to the flame while this one gets on with the morning chores...
Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Ginger zingers. Good pairing. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa.
BardicNoel released Arch-Mage Light Armor as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158987
Interesting, slapped a monk hood on glass armor and called it arch mage armor. Oookay. Ah, it's intended for requiem. Well it is a first mod, Thanks
Ufoksen released Light Ebony Armor (3BA) as their first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159064
To be fair, the padded corset looks pretty darn good. There would have to be magic in the world to keep those pants up though LOL. Not a bad first effort. Have a cookie
BigTroubleInEditor returned with Nautical Shield as their second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159055
A compass rose converted to a shield... Interesting, and pretty. Why not? Thanks
Sam2D released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Sam2 ... ameId=1704
Both silence the idiotic constant 'woof woof' for mod added Corgi's. The old cat would be more than happy if you silenced them all... What? It's a cat thing
Phereniki released Solveig the Swamp Trader
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159018
"Solveig is a lore-friendly merchant at the edge of Morthal, offering whatever the swamp provides, plus an assorted selection wares, trading quietly with locals and travelers."
Nice, and useful, but the ruined hovel could have been done better. Worth a look.
TheDarkKitten released Black Sun - Volkihar court replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159019
"High Poly replacer of the female Volkihar vampires. So far includes Fura Bloodmouth, Hestla, Modhna and Salonia Caelia"
Some of these are quite good. The red head... Vanilla might be a better look LOL. Thanks
TheOneTrueFuzzBeed released With Friends Like These - Abandoned Shack Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159038
"Overhauls the Abandoned Shack with brand new meshes and a revamped landscape"
The old cat is always hesitant where landscape edits are concerned, but the shack meshes do look good. The weeds growing out of the 'mudded' thatch roof is a nice touch. It's quite well done, but strikes the old cat as smaller than the vanilla interior. Worth a look and a cookie. Thanks
PSBoss returns with Standing Stone the Atronach
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158866
"Standing Stone: the Atronach Replacement + LoadscreenArt"
Probably the old cat's least favorite of the series. Those 'department store' stars are bad enough, but a floating pick and candle stick...? That and Atronachs are summoned not chiseled. Your game your way. Hard pass for old cats.
We'll finish up with another from an old friend
Whiterun Roof Tiles Redux... Vanilla-esque by Fadingsignal
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159066
"Brand-new high quality texture for the Whiterun roof scale tiles, designed around the vanilla aesthetic. Supports parallax and complex material."
What can an old cat say. Vanilla ugly done right. The bits of moss was a nice touch, but maybe a little less would have looked better. Worth a look and a cookie. Thanks
And that will do for today. Fresh casks of ale were delivered on time last night, and the new batch of mead is ready, so drink up. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and ale braised sabercat with twice baked garlic potatoes for the late meal. As always there will be a kettle of hearty stew simmering slowly all day for those that need to ward the chill. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!
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Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit
Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 14th of Hearthfires and another peaceful predawn hereon warm sands. The blessed moons have waned through the final quarter and will be new next Sundas. But for now they 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 flame...
Our brew of the day is Maluka mu Zimbabwe, and the fresh biscuits will have to wait on Ah'vrie returning from the markets a little later, but their are plenty of chocolate chips cookies for now. Checking the hot sheets we have 54 new mods and several caught the eye. Let's dive in with a fresh cuppa for a closer look... Yum good coffee.
A quick shout-out to minizbot2012 for XEMI Utility. (Modder's resource)
This SKSE plugin enables a mod author to overwrite the XEMI (Emittence or region-based light) records found on a static object or a movable static utilizing a file formatted in json.
ZackC99 released Simply Cleaned SSE Textures as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159081
"All this mod does is clean SSE's textures from BC1 artifacts, and resaves them with proper BC7 compression. That's it, nothing more, nothing less."
Thanks, we do have a complete 'upscaler' vanilla replacer that also removes the artifacts, but this might be an alternative for potato farmers. Have a pixelation free cookie
Pl3bianW0rm released Sophie - The German Shepherd as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159129
"This mod adds a standalone german shepherd follower outside of Riverwood"
Aw, kind of cute. It's basically a recolor of a husky. Nice, but dogmeat it ain't. Thanks
jr20b released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/jr20 ... ameId=1704
Tidier Crafting Menus (extras), and Better Rune Traps - Immersive
Both edit existing mods. Tidier crafting adds wooden shields to the existing lists, but Better rune traps is a move invasive edit and you'll want to read the mod page. Thanks.
Mkrriu released Window Light - Lux or WSU as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159082
Oh joy... More patches for LUX. This eliminates window lights when using WSU templates
The old cat gets a kick out of 'your game your way' contradictions on the same page
Donskie62 released Heritage - Paternal Bonuses
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158993
"Expands character creation by allowing you to choose your father's race."
(Just more useless minor staring buffs)
StraightWhiteMen released Skypatcher - Remove Racial Powers and Starting Spells
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159131
"No more ambiguous racial powers or unwanted spells, no direct edits."
(Accept the ones the author decided to keep) On the pile it goes
Lets see... braxusx released Warmaiden's Hole Covers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159092
"Covers the ugly holes in front of the Warmaiden's smithy and weapons store in Whiterun." And has a soft requirement for wSkeevers fix for the same problem. Thanks
The old cat should point out that if you have a proper texture overhaul for Whiterun, you probably don't need either mod. This one uses Nobel Skyrim as a base and no holes to fix.
Restartitius released No Free Tomatoes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159120
"A simple patch to add ownership to the tomato plants added by Sowables of Skyrim - Grow Tomatoes SSE." Why not? your game your way. Thanks
And we'll finish up today Redwater Brewery - An Overhaul by sevnces
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159104
"A lore friendly overhaul to the exterior of Redwater Den, turning it into what was once a brewery in the Rift."
The old cat likes this one. Though this author is unafraid of editing landscapes, so a grain of salt, and be sure to test. Ah'vrie could instantly see Maven behind this. Changes the ruined house into a ruined meadery. This one gets a cookie.
And that will do for toady. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept an mopped. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 14th of Hearthfires and another peaceful predawn hereon warm sands. The blessed moons have waned through the final quarter and will be new next Sundas. But for now they 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 flame...
Our brew of the day is Maluka mu Zimbabwe, and the fresh biscuits will have to wait on Ah'vrie returning from the markets a little later, but their are plenty of chocolate chips cookies for now. Checking the hot sheets we have 54 new mods and several caught the eye. Let's dive in with a fresh cuppa for a closer look... Yum good coffee.
A quick shout-out to minizbot2012 for XEMI Utility. (Modder's resource)
This SKSE plugin enables a mod author to overwrite the XEMI (Emittence or region-based light) records found on a static object or a movable static utilizing a file formatted in json.
ZackC99 released Simply Cleaned SSE Textures as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159081
"All this mod does is clean SSE's textures from BC1 artifacts, and resaves them with proper BC7 compression. That's it, nothing more, nothing less."
Thanks, we do have a complete 'upscaler' vanilla replacer that also removes the artifacts, but this might be an alternative for potato farmers. Have a pixelation free cookie
Pl3bianW0rm released Sophie - The German Shepherd as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159129
"This mod adds a standalone german shepherd follower outside of Riverwood"
Aw, kind of cute. It's basically a recolor of a husky. Nice, but dogmeat it ain't. Thanks
jr20b released two first mods today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/jr20 ... ameId=1704
Tidier Crafting Menus (extras), and Better Rune Traps - Immersive
Both edit existing mods. Tidier crafting adds wooden shields to the existing lists, but Better rune traps is a move invasive edit and you'll want to read the mod page. Thanks.
Mkrriu released Window Light - Lux or WSU as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159082
Oh joy... More patches for LUX. This eliminates window lights when using WSU templates
The old cat gets a kick out of 'your game your way' contradictions on the same page
Donskie62 released Heritage - Paternal Bonuses
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158993
"Expands character creation by allowing you to choose your father's race."
(Just more useless minor staring buffs)
StraightWhiteMen released Skypatcher - Remove Racial Powers and Starting Spells
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159131
"No more ambiguous racial powers or unwanted spells, no direct edits."
(Accept the ones the author decided to keep) On the pile it goes
Lets see... braxusx released Warmaiden's Hole Covers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159092
"Covers the ugly holes in front of the Warmaiden's smithy and weapons store in Whiterun." And has a soft requirement for wSkeevers fix for the same problem. Thanks
The old cat should point out that if you have a proper texture overhaul for Whiterun, you probably don't need either mod. This one uses Nobel Skyrim as a base and no holes to fix.
Restartitius released No Free Tomatoes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159120
"A simple patch to add ownership to the tomato plants added by Sowables of Skyrim - Grow Tomatoes SSE." Why not? your game your way. Thanks
And we'll finish up today Redwater Brewery - An Overhaul by sevnces
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159104
"A lore friendly overhaul to the exterior of Redwater Den, turning it into what was once a brewery in the Rift."
The old cat likes this one. Though this author is unafraid of editing landscapes, so a grain of salt, and be sure to test. Ah'vrie could instantly see Maven behind this. Changes the ruined house into a ruined meadery. This one gets a cookie.
And that will do for toady. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept an mopped. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open!
