Coffee with an old Khajiit

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Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 22nd of Evening Star, and wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide is you can or work if you must, it's Morndas again. It's a very quiet predawn here on warm sands, The blessed moons were but a shadow last night, and once again begin their eternal journey to full. We hope the goddess enjoyed her rest, and the hunters enjoy their hangovers, both were well earned. Anyway, it's 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 Venezia, and the biscuits are chocolate chip. checking the hot sheets we have 60 new mods from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or three.

PeacefulConquest released Kajo's Snap (Dispel Utility) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167651
"Hello fellow modder! Have you been searching the nexus for a solid, nuclear-option-of-a-dispel-spell Spell? Well look no further! I really have no clue what happens to spells that aren't necessarily meant to *be* dispelled, you'll have to figure that one out. This is my first mod ever published, please do enjoy :D"

We like him, he's silly, have a cookie (You know all those old mods that use cloak spells to distribute 'X'? Beware) ;-)

Barrrbarrrosssa released 2 'second mods' today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/Barrr ... ameId=1704
Clandestin removes the thieves guild armor in favor of clothes... interesting.
Silvermoon Hall Refined, adds an 'estate' that screams noob, but must have been fun to make, so the old cat isn't poking. Thanks

While we're looking at real estate... Huh huh, see what I did there, actually it's all real estate today, well sort of...

Caenraes Hla Norim Manor - A Hlaalu style Player home
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167700
"It's a pretty simple player home, just one bed with a kitchen area, dining room and a couple storage rooms."

Quite nicely done actually, perfect for a Dunmer. Would make a nice replacer for Drela's cottage as well. The old cat could do without the shrooms and shroom beetles, but well done. Have a cookie.

bd345 released Windhelm Hall of the Dead Expansion
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167748
"This mod expands Windhelm's Hall of the Dead, turning it into a tomb fit for an ancient city"

This one thinks the priestess of Arkay might have a thing or two to say about the wandering draugr... Your game your way

snozz2004 released Skybound
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167698
"Overhaul of Skybound Pass" Goody, more bandits to kill, thanks.

And finally, not exactly a mod of the day, but it is the last mod of the day

Hamlets of Whiterun by Axis1211
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167692
"This mod adds 6 small hamlets each with a small quest or activity to do in the Hold of Whiterun."

A bit formulaic, three small buildings each ringed by crumbling walls or fences of one form or another with needy NPCs... Still it's a bit reminiscent of Oblivion, and something for the dovakin to trip over. The old cat is not thrilled with the one on the road to Riverwood. The architecture is wrong. and the stockade fence is more bandit camp than hamlet but why not?

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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Re: Coffee with an old Khajiit

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Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 23rd of Evening Star, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is time for this one to tend the inn once again for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Stockholm Lungo, and the biscuits will have to wait on this one returning from the markets a little later. Checking the hot sheets we have 44 new in the usual mix of patches, jangles, and cheats. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or three.

MNM1999 released Mute sound on task switch as a first mod. Wwelcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167807
"Mute the sound when you Alt+Tab game. Simple SKSE plugin that turns off the sound of your game when it's minimized" Thanks, that can actually be quite handy.

rolfofhouserolf released Willows Be gone as their second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167816
"I don't like willows. BOS to remove them." A simple patch for Nature of the wildlands

Lets see... yhok released Rings of power and chaos
cheat rings from 10% to 1000% buffs... Their third, No link needed, but thanks.

Meraru99 released Bloodshot Eyes Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167779
"Replaces the two vanilla bloodshot eyes. The blue one is now lilac and the brown one is now black" If it makes you happy, thanks for sharing.

CozySienna released Critters of Kynareth
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/166446
"now there's nocturnal moths that appear after 9 p.m. in the temple, and will disappear before morning!"

Only makes sense if you use a 'floral' overhaul of the temple, but thanks

We'll finish up with Green Thumb Fix by wSkeever
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167824
"Make Green Thumb perk work on plants like Nirnroot but not stuff like coin purses."

Three versions from strict vanilla based on the description, matching the USSEP description changes, and one that's well thought out and fits somewhere in between. The devs used the 'flora' keyword on things like butter churns and coin purses. This fixes that. there's a full explanation on the mod page, worth a read, and a cookie.

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

it is Middas the 24th of Evening Star and the eve of Saturnalia. This one hopes every on was wonderful plans for the celebrations, surrounded by friends and family. This one has a special recipe for a spiced cream drink made with Colovian brandy called eggnog. Which is very strange as there are no eggs called for in the recipe. But we'll be serving it tomorrow.

Anyway, it is time to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame... Our brew of the day is Stockholm Lungo, and with apologies tyhe markets were too crowded yesterday, this one will try again today. He is tasting oatmeal cranberry, or possibly sour cherry this morning. Anyway, we have 47 new mods mostly patches, jangles, and cheats. Let's dive in over a fresh cuppa...

A few quick shout outs
mattski123 for releasing an ESL version of grey cowl of Nocturnal 10th anniversary edition
ZckeZckT for turning Delphine into a 20 something in a fetish bikini... Oookay
SkyrimThiago for Magic cubes. Loot boxes with a 50/50 shot at being good or bad
Enodoc for a shortcut elevator to blackreach not bound to the main quest

zhitsak released Persistent Relations - Generic NPCs Amnesia Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167904
"An SKSE plugin that prevents relationship ranks from resetting on save load for generic NPCs" This is mostly in support of adult mods, but might have other uses depending on the modlist. Thanks, Ah'vrie may test this.

Gr1n released Damage-negating layered Mage Armor spells - tweaked
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167917
"This mod adds a new type of spells into the game- Mage Armor, which fully negates damage from any source of attacks (magic, weapon, Tu'um, ect) of any magnitude for a defined amount of hits."

The old cat finds this concept interesting. Seems OP at first glance, but the effects are for a very limited number of strikes at low levels... This one gets a cookie, tracking for now.

Vanilladoesntreal released Pyromancer's Flame (Standalone)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167543
"A variant of firebolt that allows for casting alternate spells via multi click inputs + modifier key". The old cat is not one for cycling through hidden menus during combat, but it is not the old cat's game. Thanks, Now do the same for frost and shock that uses the same submenus and you'll have my attention,

SKYKLFS Farmhouse Fences
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167900
"This is a fence model I made for an upcoming house mod I am working on, but I wanted to release it in case anybody would like to use it."

The old cat is not thrilled with the textures, They look plastic, PBR level boring. Pass

Skytinerant released WTF I Love Vanilla Ruins Now (with caves and mines)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167887
"Complex materials for Nordic ruins, caves, and mines for use with The New Normal. This includes parallax that doesn't warp and hand made smoothness maps to catch the light better. Metal is appropriately reflective."

Some assembly required, be sure to read the page. Nor this looks very interesting. The combination of new normals and smoothness maps give the cave walls a reduced sharpness that looks very ancient. At first appearance they are slightly lower res, but they stand up to close inspection, they just look worn. Ah'vrie needs to see these in game. Tracking for now. Have a cookie

Bectile released Diverse Chicken Coops for More Places - BOS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/166880
"Gives mod-added villages and farms cute diverse chicken coops by FrankBlack. You can choose from several options. BOS swap files or ESL-flagged plugins."

An interesting add-on BOS file for Frank's mod. covers several of Arthmoor's towns, cutting room floor, a few ASLAL locations, as well as Wyrmstooth, and several overhauls. We love variety, and choice. This one gets a cookie.

We'll finish up with D-O-N-T Brows by himenoyui404
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167765
"D-O-N-T (Dual Origin Naturally Textured) standalone asym brows for Vanilla and High Poly Head. Regularly updated with new pairs." (WIP)

Six to start with, they look hand drawn, and very expressive. We love choice. Thanks, This one gets a cookie as well.

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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Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 26th of Evening Star and thanks the divines the weekend is nigh. it is a very peaceful predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame.

Our brew of the day is Arpeggio Extra, and the biscuits are Lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new mods in the usual eclectic mix of jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two...

DharusVI released Enhanced Soul Gems as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/168003
"Replaces soul gem textures and meshes, giving a clearer distinction between empty and filled gems"

We love choice, thanks, but the old cat is not thrilled with reversing the filled and empty meshes on the black soul gem. That would confuse the old cat. Pass but thanks.

Bronyphony released The Lonely Cabin as their second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/168072
"Adds a cabin just outside of Whiterun"

Not to poke a new modder that's just learning, but this is about as bad as it gets LOL. A shack on a stone plinth of under-fortress rock. Keep working at your craft, thanks

thelonelyones released two today. Buffed soul tear, and a combat overhaul for a CF
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/thelo ... ameId=1704
Neither is for old cats, but it's not the old cat's game ;-)

Jax66 released No jumping when staggered
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/168059
"Disables jumping when staggered and optionally when you have less than 10 stamina as well. ESPFE"

If it makes you happy. The old cat never gave it much thought really. Who jumps when stagger locked in combat? And if it broke the lock, all the better. Thanks

TheShinyHaxorus released First Person (FP) Inertia - SKSE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/167883
"Adds camera-based and movement inertia to the first person weapon/viewmodel"

LOL, In skyrim even the swords have jiggle. Just poking, the GIF images tell the story. It adds a little visual 'weight' to the swords. Worth a look, and a cookie. Tracking for now, the old cat may add this one. Thanks

rhonjhonson ported Denizens of Skyrim - Khajiit Caravans by kvatchcount
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/168018
"add 11 new NPCs to the Khajiit Caravans, they will follow the caravans around and protect them from danger, as well as converse with one another"

The old cat is not fond of the added orcs and dremora, but likes the idea of larger caravans. Personally this one would prefer more added trainers say in alchemy, one handed, archery, and light armor? "Stealth trainers" But thanks

GUNDAMmk0 added two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/GUNDA ... ameId=1704
TAWOBA Craft Manuals Sold by Khajiit Caravans - SkyPatcher
Golden Saint and Dark Seducer Replacer by Eriza and Arali

Thanks, if it makes you happy. Only the two?

Gr8Deku released Dapper Drivers - Carriage Driver Outfit Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/168013
"Replaces carriage driver outfits using Adventurer Armor by Fuse00"

The author recommends the non HDT version patched by Xtudo as the physics get glitchy if the drivers are sitting on the carriage. Thanks

And finally...

DrJacopo's - 3D Maple Sapling
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/168016
"Every leaf, every branch, every twig 3D. Maximally optimized for performance. This is my 3D Maple from Bethnet. I'm releasing it because it's Saturalia and I'm tired of seeing everyone's ugly 2D maple trees in screenshots and videos."

The doc is back. The leaf shading on these are gorgeous. Have a cookie for sharing even if it is a fork of an existing overhaul.

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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Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 27th of Evening Star, and another quiet predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves rejoice, the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You may want to cover your tankards, this can get a tad dusty... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. Now to put fresh water to the boil while this one composts the ash, tends the garden, scrubs the kettles and mops the floors. The life of an innkeeper is glamorous yes?

Our brew of the day is Miami espresso, and the biscuits are Banana chocolate chip... biscuits serious yum from Veggies Made Great. Keto/paleo and old cats diet approved ;-) Checking the hot sheets we have 53 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

LadyHarlot released Reasonable Hearthfire Home Materials Chest as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/168116
"Adds all the required building materials for a hearthfire home to the existing chest on each plot of land once you purchase it from the jarl. That's it.

You need to read the page, as you still need to do the crafting, but as cheats go... This one gets tow cookies. Perfect for if you want the house but not the grind. Thanks. It will need a patch if you use more growable ingredients, but this is cleanly executed.

Gr8Deku released Courier Couture - Courier Outfit Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/168054
"Now couriers are well equipped to traverse the harsh roads of Skyrim..."

Definite assembly required, make sure to read the page. Looks like Link LOL, all he needs is a pointy hat. thanks

snozz2004 released Fort Fellhammer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/168082
"Overhaul of Fort Fellhammer" Actually a subtle overhaul at that. It claims to fix exterior nav mesh, and it added/extended an interior staircase to make it easier to loot and reduces loading screens. Why not? Thanks

Zzyxzz released Embershard Mine - Revamped
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/168106
"Reworks Embershard Mine with additional clutter, enhanced environmental storytelling, additional NPCs, and expanded idle marker setups that make bandits feel more active and believable, including new hiding spots and more tactical combat opportunities."

This is a subtle overhaul as well, other than added food, it's hard to point to the changes. The old cat would say worth a look, but he's not sure what to look at. LOL Thanks.

And we'll finish up with a little spam to go with those breakfast eggs... 10 by naChooey
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/naCho ... ameId=1704
Replacers for mod added followers, and Ria, and fixes for KS hairdos, and a standalone fork of Yvonne Eyes. The old cat will admit to liking the look they came up with for Vilja

And that will do for today. The new casks of ale were delivered last night, and the fresh batch of mead is ready, so this one hopes you're all thirsty. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and ale braised sabrecat for the late meal. As always there will be a hearty sew simmering for those that need to ward the chill. We-B-Open!
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