Coffee with an old Khajiit

[Avrie]

Goooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 24th of Rain's Hand and wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can, or work if you must it's Morndas again. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time 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 Apricot Verona. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of the old cat this day over a fresh cuppa.

RiasCatte released Rias' Merged Jewelry as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89934
"Currently this mod allows you to merge the Gauldur Amulet and the Saarthal Amulet at the skyforge with an empty grand soul gem, Granting you a Gauldur Saarthal Amulet in return. This amulet gives you the benefit of both items in one." Interesting concept, we'll see where it leads. Thanks

Proco's Buyable Home Patch Hub by aproco
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89914
"I love player homes, but I don't like getting them for free. So I made some quick, simple patches to add a purchase requirement to a few of my favorite little homes. I'll probably end up adding more patches, but I'm not making any promises " A noble sentiment, and they show you where to edit the prices depending on your economy mods. Thanks

Darenii released Natura - Spriggans
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89813
"Natura Spriggans and Masks for world encounters." As if nature spriggans aren't bad enough in the vanilla game, now you can have spriggans with ranged fire shock and frost spells as well... Oh joy. This is an addon to their Natura Spell pack.

Natura - Stone Atronach Retexture by Iconic
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89909
"Retextures the Stone Atronach from the Natura spell pack, 4K-2K."

ferrari365 released DLC2MiraakScript Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89890
"Fixes the DLC2MiraakScript to not take up all of the game's scripting resources and wrecking the scripting engine in the process, by reworking a very inefficient while loop. No ESP." An interesting read, not sure how many are affected. Oddly enough it would affect people trying to play above 60 fps more than anyone else...

LaBeatbeatbox released Useful Food - Eat 2 Regenerate as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89867
"A simple mod that turns food into slow regeneration "potions". Ideal for those that disable passive regeneration and now need food to heal after their adventures."

In a word... unbalanced. An apple pie gives a 30% boost in health regen for 45 real life minutes? A single carrot or bottle of ale grants 10% buff over 15 minutes... Intended for people who play with their regen rates set to 0. Not for old cats

We'll finish up today with yet another Whiterun NPC home interior

Amren's family home - Tem's Houses
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89901
"Lightweight, vanilla overhaul of Amren's family home interior. ESL Flagged."

Another much more livable floor plan. Nicely done. The old cat is waiting on the AIO, but will be adding these for sure.

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

[Avrie]

Gooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 25th of Rain's Hand a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons wax through the crescents as the goddess' influence grows. All is as it should be. Anyway, 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...

Brew of the day is Istanbul Espresso and the biscuits are Bordeaux. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new with enough jiggles, dangles, and furries for everyone's taste... Grogu doll? Right, now where was Ah'vrie, oh yes Taste. Let's see what catches this old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa :steambored: Make it a double.

ZoulKrystal released Soul - Hunterborn Crafting Tweaks after a 2 year absence.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89983
"Tweaked the leather given by Hunterborn pelts." A modder after this one's heart. welcome back.

Kredje released Static Skill Leveling Rewritten
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89940
"Completely rewrited version of Static Skill Leveling. Reduced papyrus load, improved ui logic and, simlified leveling process on papyrus."

This is a light weight skill screen overhaul written for Experience. This version no longer uses the original mod, or it's MaxSkillLevelBaseDefault and MaxSkillLevelMultiplier settings or dependencies. If you're using Experience, this is worth a look. The old cat liked the static skill leveling in FONV and other games, but is not sure it's an improvement over Skyrims "get better at the skills you use" system. Static leveling is certainly more RPG friendly when it comes to balancing skills for your character. Your game your way.

AkilTheAwesome released True Eclipse - A Dark Fantasy ReShade Preset
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89988
Somber and desaturated but with vibrant reds. Interesting look.

Nodiel71 released Chamerion Angustifolium - 3D Purple Mountain Flowers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89991
"This mod replaces the vanilla 2D purple mountain flowers with large, sprawling thickets of 3D fireweed." Interesting, but not thrilled with the model.

Lets get to the good stuff...

Skyland Blacksmith Texture Overhaul by Skyking2020
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89953
"Featuring a total texture overhaul of all blacksmith workstations, tools, and materials found throughout Skyrim." Basic and clean. A worthy step up from vanilla. The old cat uses several separate model replacers he prefers over vanilla, but this is plug and play. Have a cookie.

IconicDeath released three since yesterday
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Gargoyle and Death Hound, Spiders of Skyrim, and Vampire Lord. You have to give this one credit for faithful upscaling. and the vampire lord mashup is worth a look and a cookie even if the old cat is happy with Gamwich. Nicely done.

This one the regulars will find amusing as the old cat's views on castles are well known

ClefJ's Onyx Holdfast
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89936
"An elegant and cozy fighter's stronghold!" Okay, *groan* another castle based on the Dawnguard kit. Here's the thing. The old cat has often wondered why Ivarstead exists. There are more guards than people and only two houses. a mill at a good location but who does it supply? There are other mills closer to Riften... Not the Greybeards? Now drop a story book medieval castle on the hill overlooking the lake and the whole scene makes sense. Location location location ... If the old cat was ever to drop a castle in Skyrim THIS would be the place. Have a cookie

And we'll finish up with Betalille's Hammerfell Quests Bundle - The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89977
"A bundle of 26 quests for the Alik'r Desert from the Gray Cowl of Nocturnal by mannyGT. The bundle regroups the Cyrodilic Collections, Dark Brotherhood, Blades, necromancers and lamias from the original mods, but all-in-one! It also includes the crime system added by More to do in Hammerfell, so guards are also added Ben Erai and the new towns!"

If you play the Gray Cowl, and you should, this is a nice little bundle and worth a look. The old cat will be interested in SMR's view on these choices for a bundle.

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! :steamhappy:

[Avrie]

Goooooood Morning Tamrriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas and thank the devines the weekend is nigh. 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 boil...

Brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are raspberry Verona. Checking the hot sheets we have 37 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat this morning.

alimah released Dragon Bite sound Fix as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90155
"makes sound of Dragon melee attack quieter." Makes an old cat wonder if this one is using Satanafix's overhauls? That one has no sense of relative volume.

YazanShrateh released Arabian wild horses
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90179
"Wild horses dlc replacer mod." Yeesh, the snouts look awful. Sorry Yazan but between the visible seams, lame manes and tails, and faces that make this one question what planet the models came from this gets a solid "NOPE" PASS

xavbio released Leather Armors Retexture SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90153
"Retextures the Leather armor, Fur armor, Hide armor and shield, Studded armor, Scaled and Scaled horn armor, CC Leather scout, CC Backpacks, CC Hide and fur brawler gloves. Optional mesh replacers to add pants to all these sets. Consistency patches available for multiple items from Legacy of the Dragonborn and Oblivion Artifacts Pack SE."

Can you say scope creep Xavier? The retextures are well done for "vanilla plus" with richer colors, and some better base fabrics. The question is why CC backpacks, Brawlers gloves, and Oblivion and LOTD patches are included in a LEATHER ARMOR RETEX, with NO listed requirements? :steamfacepalm:

sattyre ported The Real Dark Brotherhood SE by HorribleAndy
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90156
This is an edited port. Some minor changes to names and effects, as well as buffing some of the armor enchantments. Worth a look

3ncanis released 2 today
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/1808139 ... files&BH=0
Ugly Shrub Remover, and Tundra Moss Remover.

The old cat prefers authors that provide replacements for ugly vanilla plants. Simply making them vanish? ... Not for old cats. Kirara does it correctly. PASS

And finally we'll finish up with Moon and Star - Moss Creek Camp by Tarlazo
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90145
"I got fed up with the silly iceberg and decided to do something about it "

Two versions, a basic version with no compatibility issues at all. and an extended version that also fixes navmesh issues, edits both associated quests, and requires a new game. This mod is untested but Roberto is confident it's clean.

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! :steamhappy:

[Avrie]

Gooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 29th of Rain's Hand and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons will be full again in another week so it's time once again to hone those silver weapons. Anyway, It's time for this old cat 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 gets a bit dusty yes it does... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend off with a happy fire. Even if his fur does smell like smoke all day. It warms more than the room as his mother used to say. Now to compost the ash, scrub the kettles and put fresh water to the boil...

Our brew of the day is a Single origin from Honduras, and the biscuits are Apricot Raspberry Verona. But we'll be baking fresh after Ah'vrie returns from the markets a little later. Checking the hot sheets we have 60 new mods with all the bimbos, himbos, patches, and goofs we've come to expect. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa.

ISRELEY released Soul Cairn Banish Spell Addon for Afterlife - Resurrected a first mod Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90222
"The Soul Cairn Banish Spell banishes your foes from the mortal realm, casting them into one of the many planes of Oblivion known as The Soul Cairn and condemn them to eternal suffering." ... Have you thought about therapy?

Conn890 released Revamped Solitude Ships as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90260
"This is my first mod, using "Ships and Boats of Tamriel" as a base to create a more lively and realistic looking Solitude Dock. Any feedback is appreciated! (Be warned: The Bretic Ship does not have an interior yet, I am currently learning creation kit and will soon have an interior for it when I get the chance.)" Keep working at your craft and one day you'll be a... The Galleon needs a gate at the stairs, and have a cookie.

TradDadRising released Condensed Potions 'Eorlund Collection'
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90239
"Part one of the 'Eorlund Collection' It's been TWELVE YEARS since the war for Skyrim began and Eorlund Gray-Mane has got a new hobby. Custom Potions added using Spell Perk Item Distributor and or Base Object Swapper" Nice models, not OP, different... Why not? Just don't tell Arcadia, and have a cookie for not being a house in Riverwood

Xarxes701 released Staff of the Phoenix Queen as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90270
"Staff Of Maleficent a powerful lightening staff with a custom effect color" Oh look an OP weapon as a first mod. How... original. Wait... "It can only be crafted at the forge; you will not find them in your world. You will need to have the Daedric smithing perk to unlock its crafting." Apologies my young padawan. Have a cookie.

ItsDenton released Riverside Cottage- A Riverwood home and quest as a first mod. There had to be one, there's always one. LOL Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90140
"This short but sweet multi ending quest will end up with you owning your own house on the island part of Riverwood, just south of the sawmill." That's a little different. It needs a porch you can fish from. Okay, why not? Have a cookie as well.

Let's see... PreVale gave glowing eyes to La Femme Lycana
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90241

alimah's second mod makes the Graybeards killable ... Another therapy candidate?
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90209

DEEJMASTER333 fixed two more floating meshes
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/90469748?tab=user+files
We love these tiny fixes, have a cookie.

boringvlln released 2 today
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/39858400?tab=user+files
Okay, these are a little different. Interesting take on the doom stones. Why not?

Simply One Standing Stone per Life, does what it says. When you pick a "birth" stone (Standing Stone) it becomes permanent.
Simply Random Standing Stone, assigns a random stone to you when exiting Helgen

Ave's Silver Emerald Ring Replacer for Beyond Skyrim - Bruma
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90214
As talented as she is prolific. Thanks Ave, you know where the cookies are by now

And finally, nothing Nirn shattering, but a rather nice additional icon set.

A.S.S. (A Food and Alchemy Addon for B.O.O.B.I.E.S.)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89823
"Aura's Scrumptious Supplement (A Food and Alchemy Addon for B.O.O.B.I.E.S.)
Adds item types, colors, and icons for food and other ingestible items!"

Has several requirements so read the page. The old cat is beginning to like the icons and my just test the mod (s) if I restart later today. And that will do for today.

The ale was delivered last night, and the fresh batch of mead is ready. We're serving medallions of dry aged venison, pan seared in a spiced herb butter with onions, and served on a bed of roast diced potatoes with a poached egg on top for the early meal, and Ale braised sabercat steaks with twice baked garlic potatoes, and young carrots sauteed in salted butter for the late meal. As always we'll have a hearty stew simmering all day for those with a less educated pallet.

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-Be-Open!

[Avrie]

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 30th of Rain's Hand and a beautiful desert predawn here on warm sands. By the divines is it Second Seed already? This one is not looking forward to the tyranny of the summer sun. Anyway, Ah'vrie has an in to tend for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water put to the boil.

Our brew of the day is Tamuka mu Zimbabwe, and the biscuits will be oatmeal sour cherry in about... 10 minutes. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new with all the jiggles, dangles, patches and cheats we've come to expect. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa...

We'll start with Regular Quick Save For System Menu by Maxsu
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90343
This one won't be around long, it will be part of the next update to SSE Engine Fix when Aers gets around to it. This mod simply changes the system menu "quick save" to use the regular save conversion from Engine Fixes, the same as the F5 button. Thanks for the temp fix

Topericulaw released Master of the One-handed Combat as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90329
Hector thinks the one handed 'Paralyzing Strike' perk is "the most Boring and inefficient Perks of the Game" This edits the final perk to "Attacks with the One-handed Weapons Are 25% Stronger and Faster" Ah'vrie likes this one, it's on a par with the shout. That's a suitable final perk. Not compatible with other perk overhauls obviously but as a first mod this one gets a cookie. Thanks, now learn the difference between a title and a description

Seafoamstar released SFS Ghost Goop - Ectoplasm as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90327
"Mesh and texture replacer for ectoplasm with ENB Light option" It's low poly, but arguably better than the 'stale oatmeal' vanilla mesh. The old cat is not fond of the color, but it isn't the old cat's mod. Thanks.

TradDadRising released Superellipse Potions as a follow up to Condensed Potions
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90295
Call these tier two versions of the same potions. I would expect a third mod, but the old cat will wait on the all in one... Nice models.

tcbflash released Wet Matters (Survival Mode)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90310
"If you are in the rain, and have survival mode enabled, you will get wet, and your warmth rating will drop by 100 points, therefore you will get colder faster. (No scripts. Simple spell and Magic effect implementation. Zero performance impact.)"

This one is trying to make Survival mode feel more like Frostfall. There are two versions, The basic one, and a version that requires 'Wet & Cold' which will recognize when you're under cover better. Thanks, but this one will stick with SunHelm

HugLefuer released Thieves don't wear uniform (Casual thieves clothes for player)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90351
"Thieves clothes less remarquable for RP "

Okay, this deserves a proper descriptiong at least LOL. It's a bit tedious, but intended for enhanced immersion. The principle is "thieves are not enchanters" This lets you bring your TG armor pieces to the tanning rack / forge and create a set of instructions that allows you to make them "appear" as other vanilla cloths / armors while maintaining their enchantments. IE: If you want your TG armor to look like beggar rags you can do it. Worth reading the mod page, and a novel concept for a deeper RP. Thanks, have a cookie.

GervantMods released Detailed Carriages 2.0
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89604
"A redesigned version of the Detailed Carriages mod with support for Hearthfire DLC and patches for other Carriage Overhauls!" Very inclusive and nicely done, though in truth some of the included clutter just looks plain silly. (I'm waiting for the hot-tub version myself )

Here's one for potato rigs...

Simplicity of Ropes by Hentof
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90338
These LP 3D ropes are better than the 2D vanilla ropes, but adds only a few more verts. Gives the appearance of 3D, but at a fraction of the resources used by SMIM. Thanks

Let's see... Wolflady500 released SkyTEST Redux Animal Mesh Replacer and patches
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90313
"Currently a small mod that hopes to grow over time, providing patches and mesh replacers for some of SkyTEST's creatures. Patches include Sleeker winter bears and wolves reshaped." Thanks' we'll flag this as a work in progress.

DEEJMASTER333 released five today
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/90469748?tab=user+files
Three small CW tweaks, and two armor tweaks. The CW is still totally lame, but at least the rewards would be a little better. Thanks

We'll finish up with Spaghetti's Solstheim - Raven Rock
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90303
"This mod provides a lightweight, compatible, and FPS friendly overhaul to Raven Rock!" Read that as lots of banners, ropes, and lanterns LOL. Nice, 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 Morndas the 1st of Second Seed and wage slaves lament the weekend is over. Hide if you can. or work if you must, it's Morndas again. The blessed moons will be full this weekend, so hone those silver weapons while you still can. Anyway, it is time once again to tend the inn for our most honored guests. We can worry about the goddess' crazy puppies later in the week. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Miami Espresso, and the biscuits are Toll House. Checking the hot sheets we have 63 66 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa Ahhhya! excuse please. Make it a double.

chxotic731 released (Unfinished) Place of Study - QuestMod as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90376
This "will be" a large expansion to the midden and include a college questline as well. Navmesh isn't done... the only question is why it was published in this state? It's not even testable yet, but welcome all the same.

Torturous released Replacer - Spellbreaker x Guardian Shield as a first mod. Welcome.
It's already been pulled for possible permission issues, so no link but welcome

Zyllain released Ranger Arrows - New Arrow Enhancements as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90418
"Adds three craftable arrows to the game, inspired by the utility desired by rangers. These include a Light Arrow, a Trap Arrow, and a Whispering Arrow" More trick arrows? Why not.

DEEJMASTER333 released Friendly Adventurers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90399
"Makes those random adventurers just named "Wood Elf" or "Argonian" non-hostile and also changes their name to Adventurer." The old cat agrees... It's very noobish to attack on sight for no reason... Only the player does that LOL, Have a cookie

Shekhinaga released Thieves Guild Enhancements
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90410
"Allows you to pay off your bounties at Tonilia. Prevents overwhelming bad luck when it comes to the radiant quests." This comes in two parts "Creed" allows for paying off your bounties through the guild and has no specific requirements. "Luck" on the other hand requires a new game and is pretty much all script based. The old cat might try Creed, but much prefers Thieves Can Be Choosers by wasite to handle the radiant quests.

suisuisuiso released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/16951724?tab=user+files
NPC Loots in Combat "NPCs will now loots items from dead body during or after combat."
Frostfall - Accessory warmth and coverage fix. A patch for Keeping Warm - Frostfallized

Schlitzohr released Hvislharan - Whistling Mine Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90444
"Overhauls Whistling Mine. Adds a blacksmith and an inn. Also adds 2 small quests at the place."

Personally the old cat finds this mod ridiculous. 1st era Nordic defenses, a smith and an Inn for an inn with only two iron veins? Arthmoor handled it better with a small bunk house and a well. This level of "ancient" defenses for a dead mine is just plain silly. PASS

carpenihil released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
A lantern addon for Lux in riverwood. and Smaller Insects. (Doesn't affect bugs in jars or mess with bug overhauls. ) Worth a look.

TheProxyGod released Septim General - Merchants
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90379
Shame it was treated like a goof. A few decent merchants scattered around the map could have been a useful mod. Oh well... PASS

Here's an utter failure that will probably make it to the hot files...

Skyland Animated Mead and Ale Bottles by Skyking
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90412
"New textures and animations for mead and ale bottles found around Skyrim"

Okay the old cat knows this is a fantasy game and reality is... Fluid if you'll pardon the pun. Skyking added visible bubbles to opaque ceramic bottles that are still sealed..? Sorry, I'm sure some thought must have gone into this mod at some point but the old cat doesn't handle stupid very well. A hard pass on this one.

And that brings us to our mod of the day... Sound the trumpets!

JaySerpa takes the top slot yet again with Remote Interactions
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/89676
"Interact with friendly and enemy NPCs from afar, with different animations and results based on context and distance."

- Ability/Hotkey that enables interacting with NPCs at a distance.
- Plug and play, compatible with everything, ESL-flagged, no crazy requirements.
- No extra menus, no search bars, all very UX friendly and in vanilla style.
- Different interactions based on context and type of actor you're interacting with.
- Distance and line of sight also play a factor in the type of interactions you can have.
- Animated (without the need for Nemesis/DAR).
- Very performance friendly (script runs for a second only when you use the ability, does nothing afterwards)
- Configurable via MCM.

Requires Taunt Your Enemies - Taunting Matters, but not the DAR component and there's are already settings loaders, and a wheel menu addon from MaskedRPGFan
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files

Well Ladies and Gents, this one seriously needs first hand testing in game, and the old cat is very much looking forward to the testing. 3 cookies for this one, it's a game changer. Thanks

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

[Avrie]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 2nd of Second Seed and another beautiful desert predawn here on warm sands. We have survived yet another Morndas, which is always a good way to start the week yes it is. Ah'vrie will remind everyone yet again that the blessed moons will be Gibbous on Fredas. The goddess' crazy puppies will be out making mischief this weekend so keep those silver weapons close. Anyway, it is time once again for ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are tended and fresh water put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Istanbul Espresso, and the biscuits are Bordeaux. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new with all the usual jiggles patches and goofs. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa... good cuppa

FrancisDufour released Marvelous Reshade as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90166
"To give my Skyrim the perfect look, i have created a wonderful looking Reshade Preset. The Preset was created to make Skyrim look more like other famous RPGs." Not bad Francis. A tad under saturated and favors the reds slightly, but all in all a very nice semi-realistic preset suitable as an alternative to ENB. Have a cookie

Rockyvolcano4 released Somewhat More Useful Torches as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90504
"Gives torches a slightly larger light radius, increases their lifespan to 30 minutes (about how long real life torches last), and increases the bash fire effect to 8 damage for 6 seconds so it isn't completely useless." "my first dip into the creation kit." Bwahahahahaha, Welcome to the dark side

imnotfamous released Flawless Dibella HD
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90511
"New HD textures for Dibella." Available in 2K 4K and 8K in 5 different stones. The author recommends this for use with True beauty for Dibella. Ah'vrie has to admit the " Marble Bianca Carrara Gioia" has caught the eye. Downloaded in 4K

Kanjs - Silver Werewolf
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90489
"Experience the breathtaking beauty and fearsome power of the Silver Werewolf" Props for marketing skills The old cat is not thrilled with the textures, or the stripe on the shoulders, but worth a look.

ImperialAgent1992 released Expanded Executioner Mask
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90500
"Mask variety for executioner mask with different textures." Not for old cats, but thanks

Diziet's Auto Weapons Patch for Streamlined Fishing
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90501
"Adds weapon re-equipping to Streamlined Fishing by Parapets" Combat fishing, the next Olympic sport Streamlined Fishing required. Thanks

Okay, wrapping up, xcal68 released Alternate Marsh for Happy Little Trees
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90498
"This mod gives the marsh by Solitude/Morthal a completely different look and feel while using Happy Little Trees." That's an understatement. HLTs is a great mod, but looking at the default mash trees Ah'vrie instantly agrees with the author. The mix of trees from other regions doesn't 'feel' correct for the marsh. Aspens don't grow in northern wetlands... ever. The half dead pines look more natural. The 'thinner' version looks a little too sparse but if you use HLT, this is seriously worth a look, and a cookie.

And finally not exactly a mod of the day

RokHel released Icy Caves
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90476
"I've made some multilayered ice parallax textures. Mainly to be used with Skyrim Remastered and IMR" Available in 4K and 8K (Not for potato rigs)

Just in time seeing as Vlad and I are both working on Ice mods currently LOL. The old cat has to admit, Bionic is getting quite good with multilayer parallax. Downloaded in 4K for in game testing. The pics look great.

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]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Middas the 3rd of Second Seed and Ah'vrie is enjoying the nights during 'open windows season' here on warm sands, but he does tend to oversleep when it's this nice out. It won't last so he will enjoy it while he can yes he will. Anyway, it's time to tend the inn once again. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Milano Iintenso, and the biscuits are strawberry Verona. Checking the hot sheets we have 36 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

AoiAoi1470 released Craftable Golden Claw as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90533
What it says on the wrapper... a small cheat for those wanting to have a replica for display but not running LOTD. (Of course you were always expected to steal it back :steammocking:)

N0MaDiCxSuN ported real clouds by Soolie to SE as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90566
Thanks, we like choices. Have a cookie

6Four9 released Animated Cart Canopy
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90546
This mod is specially made for Detailed Carriages 2.0 as i'm using the mod and really like it ! made it so it would give more lively vibes to the Carriages

Hmm, the old cat like them too. A little less subtle than the market stalls, and Nordic tent mods, but looks really good. Ah'vrie may have to rethink using CFTO. Have a cookie

Rias' Inn Storage (Cloud Storage Chests) their second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90576
"This mod simply adds a Cloud storage chest to every single Inn in the region of Skyrim." Not the first, and will probably need patching for JK's or Persead's. The old cat liked these in Enderal. Might give them a go for the next restart. Have a cookie

Let's see... XilaMonstrr upscaled Ferrum Nibenis Armor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90543
Available in 8K-4K-2K-1K. The original textures were very good so there's not a huge difference, but the cleaned BC7 compression is worth it. Thanks

Xtudo released Birds of Prey and Felsaad Terns - My patches SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90535
Optimized textures, a no sound patch, and a USSEP, and USSEP/Apothecary patch. Thanks

And finally, a simple retex as our mod of the day. Summon the dancers

ALT - The Snow Elves Throne by Yuril
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90590
"Logically replaces Arch-Curate Vyrthur's throne with a Snow Elves-type throne."

A very tiny thing, but what a difference LOL. Instant download, and 2 cookies. There's nothing wrong with simple and logical. Available as a replacer with or without BOS

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! :steamhappy:

[Avrie]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Turdas the 4th of Second Seed and it's a crisp breezy desert predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time 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 Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are Almond Biscotti. Checking the hot sheets we have 30 new mods with plenty of jiggles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

First a shout out to Magus80 for House of Horrors - The Choice is Yours Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90617
Fixes a bug where you couldn't destroy the alter (in JaySerpa's quest expansion) if TCIY is installed. Thanks, that's a patch a lot of people can use, including old cats.

Vuthakral released Werewolf Pants
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90602
This is actually cut content. Has a bit of that 50's horror flick vibe to it. Because you know, murderous beasts suffering from the madness of the moons 'could' want a little modesty while ripping the throats out of the populous. LOL Thanks

tcbflash released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Snow Matters (Survival Mode) operates the same as wet matters. If it's snowing you get colder faster in survival mode. which came out after I posted.

Weapon Balance Overhaul and Specs Displayed SE (and AE) "Tweaks to every single weapon (except magic staffs or arrows) in the game. Transforms the weapons in Skyrim, from a bland collection of carbon copies with different models, into an infinitely diverse and interesting collection of different weapons, with unique character, and different strengths and weaknesses. Specs are displayed also."

Way too much information added to the weapon name. The old cat really likes the concept, and obviously a lot of work went into this, but the old cat does not like the way the information is displayed. It's a matter of taste, but discovering the strengths and weaknesses of the weapons might be more fun if it wasn't all laid out for you before you even pick it up. I seconded a post that made the same point.

We'll finish up today with Animated Ice Floes by Toostruus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90634
"Ice floes are bobbing now. Using assets from Isoku's Realistic Water Two Legendary Edition." with permission. Perfect timing seeing ass the old cat is doing ice this weekend... We'll be testing this one very soon.

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]

Gooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 6th of Second Seed and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons will be full tonight, so keep those doors locked and your silver weapons close. The goddess' crazy puppies will be out and about tonight. Anyway, it is once again time for Ah'vrie 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. This can get a tad dusty... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend with happy fires. They warm more than the room as Ah'vrie mother used to say. Now to compost the ash, scrub the kettles and put fresh water to the boil...

Our brew of the day is from Honduras, and we'll be baking fresh biscuits after the market later today, for now there's plenty of Toll House. Checking the hot sheets we have 49 new with plenty of bimbos, himbos, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

The regulars...

PSBoss put breasts on storm Atronachs, Everyone needs a hobby
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90372

Xtudo optimized Mihail's More Hircinic Aspects of Hircine. Thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90700

xavbio released Falmer Armors and Weapons Retexture SE, This one is prolific. Nice
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90711

Ave's Silver Ring (Replacer for Beyond Skyrim - Bruma) Clean and beautiful as always
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90718

Ooooh, (not so) Shiny!

thanosmodding released TB's Better Barrels for SMIM - Low Saturation as a first mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90729
"Lower saturation version of TB's barrel mod" Ah'vrie is glad this was released. TB's better barrels are the nicest models the old cat has seen, but looked much too new and shiny. We welcome thanosmodding, and hope this is allowed to remain up. Dled the 2K 'too low saturation" version.

femshepping's SSE Complexions (for Bijin skin textures for CBBE)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90754
"Assorted face retextures to go with the Bijin skin texture for CBBE." Could also work for other CBBE skin textures but might have seams. The Matte Spec Map optional file is really insteresting, and might be worth checking out for other skins as well. Nice.

Kanjs - War Horns
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90745
"a meticulously crafted Skyrim mod that adds stunning 4K textures and meshes for the iconic War Horns and Imperial Trumpet." Humble aren't they? Beautifully detailed, but the old cat is not thrilled with the cube maps... Worth a look

Let's see... SonderBain released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Volkihar's Descent - EVGAT, and Dynamic Female Ledge Sitting (part three of the series) Ah'vrie is currenty using their Modern Female Sitting Animations Overhaul, and it is quite interesting, though the frequency could be toned down slightly.

TradDadRising released Powder Pots
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90671
"More rare potions for your leveled list." Their third rare potion mod At least Eorlund didn't craft these These are very OP, but also fairly rare. Thanks

And finally our mod of the day. Sound the trumpets and beat the drums!

Stormcrown - A Shout Overhaul by Simon Magus and DeltaRider
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90659

"Stormcrown is a complete overhaul of Skyrim’s Shout system designed to balance existing Shouts, add new Shouts, and provide additional progression for the player’s experience as Dragonborn."

"When you complete your training at High Hrothgar, and the Greybeards officially recognize you as the Dragonborn, you will receive a Lesser Power called Meditate. Using the Meditate power will cause your character to enter a meditative pose, and will grant you access to a new Dragonborn perk tree."

You're going to want to read the entire page... too much info to cover here. The old cat has honestly never really bothered with shouts in game other then the odd whirlwind sprint. This might change that. Very well thought out.

Let the patching begin!

Aelix Stormcrown Patches
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90740
aljos Stormcrown Patches
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90738

And that will do for today. The Ale was delivered on time last night, and the new batch of mead is ready, so drink up. We'll be serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meals. and Ah'vrie was thinking of making a hearty dragon potato and carrot stew for the late meal.

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!