Coffee with an old Khajiit

[Avrie]

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 12th of First Seed And this tired old cat has to see the Shaman today, so only a small sip of the nectar of the divines until I return, and no biscuits before the blood letting? This is not healing, it's simply asserting their position of authority. Maybe just a small cuppa... 42 new mods and a few caught the eye.

skyram7 released Realistic Running Speed - Natural Movement
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174435
"A movement tweak that creates a more natural and immersive exploration experience."

Interesting take on the mechanic. Faster walking, but slightly slower running with less abrupt transitions. Needs testing, but this could be the final link in a walking game. And we'll forgive the AI artwork. It's not bad LOL Worth the read. DLed for testing

Acook1e released Inflation Framework NG
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174493
"a fast and reliable SKSE plugin designed to handle dynamic node scaling (inflation and deflation) in real-time"

This one guesses a patch for the new fertility mode mod will come shortly. Thanks

let's see... Scarabim is building a Khajiit harem. 4 presets today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/Scara ... ameId=1704

LeoneKingzz released Sleep And Gain Perk Points At Skill Thresholds
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174500
"Simple mod that awards perk points at after reaching 3 distinct levels in a skill. Default set to 50, 75, and 100. Meant to be compatible with Sleep to Gain XP"

Enai tried something like this when Ordinator was first released. Interesting patch, but Sleep to Gain XP is a recommendation not a requirement so it's for everyone. Thanks

We'll finish up with Tomato's Windhelm - PBR or Complex Material
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174492
"Windhelm. In CS TruePBR or ENB Complex Materials."

well all bases are covered LOL. The texture set was intended as PBR, it works with ENB, but still has that decidedly bland PBR look. Your game your way. Thanks

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

[Avrie]

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 13th and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. It is a beautiful crisp 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 honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Starbucks espresso, and the biscuits are chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 37 new in the usual eclectic mix of jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

Arka9d released three 'Ultimate analyzers' for MO2.
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/Arka9 ... ameId=1704
Grain of salt and needs testing. This author has only done Russian translations before. This one smells of AI coding. No pictures of the plugins or results. They look useful, needs testing

Skyking Nordic Ruins Murals - Complex Parallax
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174573
"All new 1k, 2k, and 4k complex parallax textures for the Nordic Ruins murals"

Hard to tell any difference at all. These look good, but any improvement is hard to see.

HamsterSensei12 released Kralyks' Strongbox Replacer - BOS version
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174580
"Replaces 50% of strongboxes with Kralyks' lovely model using Base Object Swapper"

Pretty, and we do love variation, only in a world where even the lowliest thug has a sword or axe, calling a wooden box "strong" is a bit moronic LOL. Looks more like a bread box.

rhonjhonson ported Khajiit Is Any Color SE by Xx Fluffycloud xX
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174559
""Khajiit Is Any Color" is a Skyrim Legendary Edition mod requiring RaceMenu and SKSE. It adds 52 optional warpaints (for the face) and a solid colored female Khajiit texture for the player. NPCs are unaffected. It is compatible with K.C.C.E Khajiit Character Creation Extended by Volno and Viking Cat Khajiit by DracoWarrior729."

Ah'vrie remembers this from oldrim, and is surprised it was not already ported. Thanks

we'll finish up with Silverstone Refuge -- Markarth Apartment Player Home by aureoy
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/aureo ... ameId=1704
"A small cozy starter home in Markarth"

Lets see... the entry door is in a great location, could have used a single step... Lets just say the mash up of kit pieces is noticeable if you look. Could have been better. The interior is beautiful but way too much useless clutter... A cart of hay in the hallway level of useless. Elianora they ain't. That being said, The layout is nice and it's a great location. A few minutes walking around disabling 'crap' and you've got a nice starter home in the city.

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

[Avrie]

Gooooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 14th of First Seed and a peaceful dawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is long past time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. Ah'vrie always likes to start off the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. YOU may wat to cover your tankards for a bit, this can get a tad dusty... There, much better no?

Our brew of the day is still Starbucks, the old cat will hopefully get his new shipment of coffee shortly, until then Starbucks will do. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new, and some don't have a cup size believe it or not. Let's dive right in over a fresh cuppa.

Arka9d is still pumping out MO2 plugins. NPC, and drawcall analyzers today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/Arka9 ... ameId=1704
Same caveat as yesterday... needs testing

Blackenergy666 released a second amulets mod, but less obscenely OP
Vanilla Plus Divine Amulets
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174616
Thanks, but still make little sense vs. the vanilla amulets. IE: Arkay buffing magic? PASS

PSBoss finally put out an all in one for his standing stones, and fixed a few things.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174543
Finally a version without those idiotic 'department store window' Stars LOL. Still ridiculous, but definitely better.

Sigerious released SIGMA - Archery animations - 1st person
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174649
"Different animations for sneaking, dodging animations, everything included, as always."

A little 'bouncy' But definitely worth a look. Thanks.

And we'll finish up with Rahgot's Staff by Ave
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/143799
"Replacers Rahgot's unique Dragonpriest Staff with a new model with animations"

The old cat has never been in the 'orbiting balls' camp, but this is pure AveBrave. Definitely a worthy addition to the collection... She's back!

And that will do for today. The ale is fresh, the new batch of mead is ready, a we're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal. Ah'vrie will plan the late meal after he sees what's fresh at the markets. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!

[Avrie]

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 15th of First Seed, and a beautiful morning here on warm sands. Excuse please while this one tends the inn for our most honored guests... Our brew of the day is Columbian, and the biscuits are fudge brownie cookies.

Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new from the usual eclectic sources. Let dive in...

Arrabian released Trails - Unofficial
No link needed, they released a note to say they couldn't release the mod for licensing reasons... Thanks for sharing an incomplete mod you have to build yourself

aaofyi released Vault 106
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174779
"Vault 106 is a Dwemer town built into the side of a mountain near Markarth. Visit this repopulated Dwarven settlement and have some Nuka-Mead." No thanks, but thanks

EmperorChubbsI released Vampire Stuff as Dawnguard SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174742
"Allows you to get the Blood Rings and Power Amulets regardless if you choose the Vampires or not" Okay... Why? LOL Thanks?

mkcf13 released Svaknir's Garb - A bard oriented clothing addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174739
"A mod that adds a clothing made for Bards that gets more powerful if you have the instruments in your inventory." Not going to poke, it's a nice idea. A bit OP but thanks

Dominicgraham1994 released two more statues as modders resources
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/Domin ... ameId=1704
Arkay, and Stuhn are the flavors of the day. Thanks

littlefot released Snowfy Shalidor's Maze
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174706
"This mod covers the entire Shalidor's Maze with a blanket of snow."

Shovels not included LOL, It makes sense but seeing as your transported to the maze by a portal, there's no reason it can't be in another part of the map. That being said, it does make sense if you assume the maze is close to the city.

And finally... More Light in Dibellan Baths by hyruledm
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174757
adds a few more candles, a couple of braziers to the 'light' version of ak0d's mod. The old cat loves the baths, but his are not quite that dark... then again I haven't been there in this rebuild so tracking.

And that's it folks No mod of the day today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-open!

[Avrie]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 16th of First Seed. Hide if you can or work if you must, it's Morndas again. It's 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 honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flames...

Brew is still Starbucks, and no biscuits this morning... Shaman's orders. 42 new mods, not much catches the eye, but let's dive in anyway.

This one never really bothers with pointy sticks, but beauty needs to be acknowledged

Emerald Dawn - Dagger by volkateq
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174788
"Emerald Dawn is an elven Dagger. Mod is an ESP flagged as an ESL"

Nothing about this is Elven, ignore that. Rosewood handle, Bronze pommel, hilt and inlays. It looks perfectly balanced. This is a dagger the old cat would pay real money for in real life. It demands a tooled leather scabbard. 2 cookie work and an obvious labor of love. 1k ~ 4k

wheelabout released Origins Reborn
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174595
"Origins Reborn is a modular character creation environment framework that provides immersive creation chambers, integrated character setup tools, and compatibility for multiple alternate start systems."

4 of their 6 mods are 'reborn' Ah'vrie wonders if this one ever fought a dragon LOL

patchulidev released Modex Lite - SKSE Menu Framework Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174813
"An SKSE Menu Framework Addon that leverages the new Modex v2.1.0+ API to deliver similar features tailored toward more casual audiences"

The original Modex was intended as a replacement for add item menu. Ah'vrie can not make heads or tails of what this version actually does. Much too early

tonycubed2 released Control Map for 1170 - year 2026
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174841
Tony did an interesting thing... Unbound all of the function and number keys from the game, or as he put it "safe for mods" Unfortunately that is a double edge sword. You will not be able to access certain imbedded functions like SkyUI favored weapon groups... etc.

Make sure to read the mod page, and know what you're installing. grain of salt on this one

unyro released Skyrim Alchemy Calculator
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174845
"A browser-based alchemy calculator for Skyrim that reads inventory screenshots, matches ingredients from the base game and official DLC, and shows the best craftable potions based on your current stock."

This one probably uses AI to choose his clothes And of course, if you use any inventory sorting mods this will not work. Ah'vrie won't poke too hard. Not everyone likes the alchemy system. This can turn your obsession with collecting everything harvestable into septims you have no where to spend... perfekt

TTacM released Spell Charging Enhanced
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174809
"Spell Charging Enhanced is a redesigned version of Spell Charging Framework that overhauls how spell charging works, removing the magic skill influence and adding new options for precise balancing."

Nothing game breaking here... Basically lets you set chare time. This one is sure it was intended to add charge time (countdown timer is a giveaway) But you can also set this for a 1 second charge, which is how a certain jaded old cat expects it to be used LOL

Well there is one mod today that was worthy of note. Not exactly a mod of the day, but in this case it really is the mod of the day LOL

A Leek Plant by Kiddgimmick
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/174807
"Mesh and texture replacer for the vanilla leek plant and leek inventory item. Includes wind animation on the plant model. Optional patch included for First Person Interactions."

Lets see, the leaves are not quite dark enough, and the veins could be slightly more pronounced, but far superior to vanilla. Not really thrilled with the grilled model, but definitely worth a look... if not a salad

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the old cat needs a fresh cuppa. We-B-Open!