Modding on the Spectrum

Gooooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 6th of Midyear and a still predawn here on warm sands. The full moons have passed and the goddess' crazy puppies should be calming down. For now, the blessed moons have set 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...

Brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are Zurich. Checking the hot sheets we have 34 new with the usual eclectic mix of jiggles, patches, and cheats. Let's see what catches the ye today over a fresh cuppa...

First a shout out...

Xtudo released Jug of Milk HD by iimlenny - My version SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92939
"I really liked this Jug of Milk model, so I made my own tweaks to it. Optimized textures. New normal map texture and milk model. Eating Animations patch. No ESP."

It would seem Xtudo and the old cat had the same opinion of Lenny's milk jug. Only Xtudo has the skills to fix it Better normal maps, the cracks are gone, and it looks like it actually has milk in it that hadn't already turned to cheese. Have a cookie to go with all that milk.

CozyGabs released Random Swimming Animations
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92951
"Uses Open Animation Replacer (OAR) to choose between 3* different animations when swimming" A first attempt at creating an OAR mod, and the old cat will pass. Issues with the INI, and questionable animation choices. But thanks. Keep working at it.

ZephP released Green Tundra Recolour for Veydosevbrom Regions
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92937
"Fantasy green recolour of tundra from veydosebrom regionns" Not the first to want a green tundra. Thanks

Pyreite released Food and Hunt Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92917
"This is an overhaul for roughly 95% of food in Skyrim because most of it is laughably undertuned" OP, no survival or sunhelm key words... Thanks, but Pass

Let's see ... TheNerdyNeko released a patch hub for HyliosSykes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/85042

IWantATardis released Slaughterfish Scales Retexture
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92940
"A retexture of the slaughterfish scales." This one has obviously never been fishing. It's a very nice texture if you like stylized groupings of sea shells, but this looks nothing like fish scales. Swing and a miss on this one, yet it's still better than vanilla LOL.

And we're going to finish up with a little under the hood magic. Beat the drums

Vanilla Follower Default Armor Fix by M2RH
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92896
"Follower NPCs will equip upgraded versions of their default armor when it is placed into their inventory."

Won't affect existing followers, so it's best used in a new game. Does not cover NPCs that wear robes or have custom armor and behaviors like Serana. Worth a read. Most of the functions would be better covered by NFF, but this would come in handy if you only nab a vanilla follower infrequently and don't use a follower framework. The followers that are and are not covered are listed on the page.

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!

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 7th of Midyear and another beautiful predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed and it s 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 brought to a boil...

Brew of the day is Inspirazione a Venezia, and the biscuits are oatmeal raisin. Checking the hot sheets we have 34 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa. One must have priorities, mustn't one.

hori873 released Map of Nirn as a first... map. (WIP) Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92997
"SVG Map of the entire Nirn" Everyone needs a hobby

RagingLoony released Carry Your Carcasses With Animation - no carry weight penalty
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93002
"removes the -1000 carry weight penalty whenever you are carrying a carcass" Welcome. interesting first mod. The debuff is a bit ridiculous.

wSkeever released Self-targeting Staff Animation Fix (For DAR / OAR)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92993
"Fixes animations for self-targeting concentration, fire and forget, telekinesis, and ward enchantments." The old cat is not much of a staff user but hanks.

Bucket 2K-8K by iimlenny
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92985
"This is a Mesh and Texture replacer for Skyrims Bucket in 2K-8K"

Wow that's bad on so many levels. Low poly, ugly scratches, totally lame banding with visible seems, and checked wood... I guess it's suitable for a bandit to poop in. PASS

flashgreer released Amorous Adventures Plus Revoiced - Whiterun
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92984
"revoices select female characters using advanced AI technology." The old cat will admit that the Elvenlabs additional dialog sounds pretty good. Unfortunately in this case you're adding cheese to cheese LOL.

lein0515 released Lein's Wenches Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93016
"It is a replacement mod for 125 female NPCs of "Immersive Wenches" that doesn't use "high poly head". no esp." It does give them more natural looking faces, but they still get repetitive. Worth a look.

We'll finish up with yet another Kaidan 2 overhaul

KR2's Kustom Kaidan
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93013

Custom body, tattoos, SOS and Himbo ready, AI upscalled body textures...
The old cat wonders what Liv Templeton will make of this one. Personally it doesn't even look like kaidan to the old cat, not even close. PASS but the old cat will give the last word on this to our lovely Gnewna.

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!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

It is T.urdas the 8th of Midyear and a very still predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed and it is once again time for Ah'vie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water put to the boil...

Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new with the usual mix of jiggles, patches, and cheats. Lets see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

jakequery released Sink of Scrubbing - Interactive Wash Basins as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92844
"Enhances immersion & roleplaying by making washbasins useable, giving you the choice of either grooming yourself or refreshing yourself & provides small buffs to Resist Disease & Speechcraft after cleaning for 4 hours." Based on Interactive washbasins, but with no support for bathing mods other than base support for dirt and blood. What makes this interesting is the option to "refresh yourself" which actually opens racemenu

The old cat will stick with Interactive washbasins, but it's an interesting first mod.

frequiaaa released Healing Over Time (HoT) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93044
"Healing over time (HoT) Restoration spells in four tiers for your modlist." intended for use with healing followers... If it makes you happy.

Metaldead released True Fortify Skill Potions as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93054
"Changes Fortify Skill potions to function as flat additional modifiers to skill level, rather than skill power magnitude. Includes a FOMOD installer for excluding any of the 3 skill schools from the changes. ESL-flagged ESP."

Not the first, but the exclusion fomod is interesting. The old cat shies away from these mods. Picture a fortify enchanting potion at 50 points when your enchanting is already fifty and you quickly see this can destroy game balance. Use with caution.

WaifuMistress released Straightforward Magick as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93047
"This mod makes magic combat and spells in general a more direct mechanic making almost all spells have no charge to cast..." This one screams NOOB! pass

Taking a peek under the hood...

ThirdEye3301 released Rogue Master Detector
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93040
"SKSE plugin that detects and logs rogue masters (plugins which are loaded after plugins which require them as a master)"

LMAO! Finally a mod released specifically to fix LOOT FYI, Vortex and MO2 already flag those LOL

Farmtable 2K-8K by iimlenny
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93064
"This is a Mesh and Texture replacer for Skyrims Farmtable in 2K-8K"

The old cat is starting to lose faith in Lenny. Looks... okay, but is it worth 4K or 8K of Vram? Hell no. Ah'vrie is viewing this one's mods with a grain of salt. Nice concept, but not a great use of resources.

Gutmaw released Snazzy Interiors - Windhelm House of Clan Shattershield
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93043
"Complete remodel of the House of Clan Shattershield in Windhelm..." And nicely done at that. Have another cookie.

lets see ... KotorPlayer3127 released Leveled Ysolda
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93034
"Ysolda can now fight" That's an understatement... Turns Ysolda into a dual wielding tank follower. Your game your way...

And finally our mod of the day... and worth it

Female Hands Redone by Artsick
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/90713
"A complete overhaul for hands with 16 additional BodySlide sliders! Compatible with any textures!" This one you're going to want to read. The old cat is not sure he would ever get that detailed in morphiong hands, but out of the box it's better than CBBE and bends more naturally. Make sure to load the mesh below all of your body 'AND' clothing mods. This one gets a cookie. Instant download.

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!

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 9th of midyear and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons will wane through the first quarter tomorrow. The hunts do tend to get better as the moons wane. The smoothskins don't realize how much the goddess' blessings affect Khajiit. Well not until it's too late anyway LOL. Fast, silent, and can see in all but total darkness? Ah'vrie may be getting old, but his fondest memories are still of the hunt. Anyway, this one has an inn to tend. excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Toll House. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new and today seems to favor jiggles and patches. Let's see what catches the eye this day over a fresh cuppa.

Styyxus released Skyrim Character Build Randomiser
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93071
This is strictly outside the game. "Easy way to randomise your next playthrough" Your game your way. For the old cat the character creation and backstory is a lot of the fun. and the basis of the modlist, but everyone is different. Thanks

epinter released SSEEdit Textures Usage and Data
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93083
"A SSEEdit script to export textures usage and data. You will know what textures are missing for your meshes, metadata from existant textures, their usage and where they are installed."

This has very limited usage, but it's also very powerful. You'll want to read it through and also look closely at the examples. This could be a VERY useful diagnostic tool if you're having texture mesh issues and just want to know "where" a certain texture or mesh came from and is used, and which meshes have missing textures... Etc. The script outputs to a defined folder in CSV, and includes examples of Powershell filters for breaking down the results. The old cat likes that you can select an individual mod from the "complete" load order and get a comprehensive list of where the textures are used and what is being overwritten... This one the old cat will have to play with. Downloaded

So much for under the hood... Back to the game.

Nodiel71 released Cardinal Columbines
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93105
"A texture replacer to make DrJacopo's red columbines more closely resemble those seen in Oblivion." And why not. Thanks, they do look nice, and certainly easier to see LOL.

xavbio released Dwemer Armors and Weapons Retexture SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93088
"Retextures all vanilla and CC Dwemer armors and weapons. Also contains optional matching retextures for Legacy of the dragonborn, Elsopa's quivers, The forgotten city, Eastern Dwemer armour SE, Oblivion Artifacts Pack, Aetherium crown, The toold of Kagrenac, Nordwar UA's armors and Aetherium Armor and Weapons Compilation."

The old cat doesn't really use Dwemer armor in game, but these look really good. Makes armors from different sets blend. Seriously worth a look. This one has skills.

Miggyluv's Lucien Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93079
"My version of the wonderful Lucien. Hopefully I've captured his infectious and joyful personality." I'll let our lovely Gnewna rip this one apart. Ah'vrie is not fond of the jaw or the hair, and it wouldn't fit Joeseph's voice very well either. Pass

And finally, definitely NOT our mod of the day. The old cat has already officially changed PS Boss' name to PTOE Boss (Put t its on everything)

New Spriggans
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/92916

There's absolutely nothing to be said. Other than maybe to ask yourself why a Dryad, A nature spirit and soldier of kyne would have breasts... Just effin stupid, but your game your way. Just wrong on so many levels

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 10th of Midyear. Wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. Excuse please this one for being tardy, Ah'vrie was up very late trimming dragon steaks for dry aging in the larder. It is amazing to this one that even butchering only the finest cuts along the spine just behind the ribs kept the old cat busy long into the night. Anyway, it is 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. Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend with happy fires. You'll want to cover your tankards for a bit, this can get a tad dusty... There, much better no? Now to finish washing up, see what's ready to harvest in the garden, and put fresh water to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Ristretto, and the biscuits are Bordeaux. Checking the hot sheets we have 52 new with all the usual suspects, but honestly not much jumps out to catch the eyes of an old cat this morning. Let's see what we can see over a fresh cuppa.

tyranny12 released HDT-SMP Capes Survival Patch as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93213
Fixes a few keywords for compatibility with survival. Thanks

Billl128 released Avatar Preset as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93139
Interesting look, but not packaged well, lot's of "requirements"

ProximaCentaury released Proxima's Patch Compendium as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93168
Ahhh, Discovering why JK's Whiterun is so much fun to mod with LOL

ThomicStridon79 released Darker Dark Elf NPCs (WIP) as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93150
This is an interesting first mod. They wanted to edit the skin tone of one race. The old cat is not sure he could picture all Dunmer as Nubian, but enjoy.

woodyofficial released two first mods today
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/1646138 ... user+files
fix a few rocks, and add recipes for bone meal and powdered mammoth tusk to the grain mill. Thanks for the fix, and we'll add the recipes to the pile with the others.

endermaniac released three first mods today. Weapon speed cheats and quiet crossbows
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files

frequiaaa released two script tweaks for custom follower framework. Thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/1825642 ... user+files

Let's see... these next two are questionable at best

goshenRU released More Wildlife in Falkreath Hold - Redux
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93158
Adds roughly 100 prey spawn points across Falkreath Hold... 100? Pass

Suinier released Plant Size Variety
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93177
"Uses the magical power of Base Object Swapper to randomly scale most plants in the game. " The mechanics of this hurt the old cat's head. Ah'vrie fears that the render engine could not possible keep up with random re-scaling of ... "everything" on the fly. Someone else will have to test this through the late game. The old cat is many things, but silly isn't one of them.

And finally skyfall515 released Witcher Style Fences
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93163
"Simple mesh replacer for fencewoven01 and fencewoven02, replacing them with custom models. Inspired by the farm fences in The Witcher 3"

It is fitting that we end today with an actual mod worth reviewing. The model looks good. In truth from a design perspective the fence would be in need of almost constant repair, but it's a game so who cares. Honestly the old cat is still waiting for 'Someone' to release a proper split rail fence.

This author released Farm Fences of Whiterun back in 2021
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/47371
That's very close to what a farm fence should look like if the vertical posts had holes in them, and the horizontal rails had scarf joints cut into each end. Some day someone will get it right... probably about the time TES6 comes out

And that will do for today. The Ale is fresh and the new batch of mead is ready so drink up. We're serving Dragon today to celebrate Ah'vrie's successful hunt last night. We're serving marinated medallions on a bed of roast diced potatoes with a paoched egg on top for the early meal. Wyvern and chips for those with a light appetite, and a hearty Dragon, carrot, and potato 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 the wenches will serve you. We-B-open!

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 11th of Midyear, and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons wane through the final quarter tonight, and will be new again next Loredas. For now, the moons have set, the paths are closed, and Ah'vrie has an inn to tend. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Miami Espresso, and we'll be baking fresh biscuits after the markets open, but there's Toll house for now. Checking the hot sheets we have 65 new with all the jiggles, dangles, patches and goofs we've come to expect. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

ZeniahStarfire (AKA Ny) released Erik Throvaldsson and Elfberht as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93257
Well you knew this was going to take the top spot LOL.

Hint's for Ny's mod page ... You didn't mention which voice type you selected, or the important choices of AI package, level/leveling and fighting style. You should probably mention that all assets are vanilla... Just a little window dressing.

JustAnotherNewModder released Just a Few More Treasures as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93274
"Adds new versions of Skyrim's gold jeweled treasures (otherwise used only as Thieves Guild quest targets) to dungeon boss chests." And why not? Maintains consistency with immersive Jewelry weights and prices. Nice touch.

Woody's Rock Grass Replacer by woodyofficial
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93234
"Will replace the rockgrasses dotted around Tamriel with High Poly alternates. 2k x 4k Atlas textures." Your game your way, but the old cat hopes you have liquid nitrogen cooling on your rig. 4K pebbles? you deserve the FPS hit. Thanks?

doodlum released Screen-Space Shadows
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93209
"Community Shaders feature which adds screen-space shadows, enabling grass, map, distant and self-shadows." This will hit your FPS a little as well, but the effect is well worth it. The near and far shadows definitely add to distant terrain. and the 'self shadows definitely add depth to the faces. Screen archers are going to like this new shader feature. Have a cookie.

naChooey edited/released SG Female Brows - Improved
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93266
"Higher res version of SG Female Brows. Optional High Poly Head patch included. FOMOD. ESL." No before and after pics, the old cat is not sure what was edited. Thanks?

RULegions released four yesterday.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Autosorting tweaks, and prebuilt versions of Skyfall Estate, and Silverstead. Why not?

BecomingNplus1 released six "Detailed Landscapes" mods
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/1646116 ... files&BH=0
Uses BOS to swap out different plants in the Morthal swamp. You'll want to look at the individual mod pages to find out what was swapped out.

Spaghetti's Palaces - Mistveil Keep
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93229
Party bunting and skeever heads in the throne room? Riiight. Not for old cats

HS Solitude - Angeline's Aromatics by HyliosSykes of course
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93197
"Overhauls Angeline's Aromatics in Solitude" Includes patches to disable LUX and ELFX cell edits. Requires the current HS resources pack. Not sure about all the fireplaces LOL but it looks comfy and lived in.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked yada, yada. We-B-Open! Enjoy what remains of the weekend

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 12th of Midyear. Wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can or work if you must it's Morndas again. Excuse please while the fires are stoked. and fresh water is put to the boil.

Brew of the day is a mixed bag of whatever the old cat grabbed with closed eyes... Hmm, subtle boxwood and chocolate notes smooth finish. Tastes like the old cat grabbed a single origin from India. we'll bake fresh biscuits when Ah'vrie returns from the markets a little later.

Checking the hot sheets we have 54 new with the usual eclectic mix. Let's see what catches the eyes f an old cat over a fresh cuppa this day...

izanagi33 released Transmutation - Salts as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93365
"Transmute Salt to Fire, Frost, or Void salts." Adds three alteration spells. Your game your way. Thanks

Riton Stonewall parallax released as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93366
riton67000 wants to do a farm house retex, and is getting some serious top shelf help. The wall parallax is very well done. Welcome

allycat1031 released DAR to OAR Converter as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93359
I thought that OAR was fully backwards compatible with DAR out of the box? From the posts I'm reading, this make setting priorities easier as well as integrating the new features to legacy DAR mods.

V3kta "OAR can load DAR mods, but all the new conditions and other stuff don't work in legacy mods. So to make the process easier to switch to the new structure (hopefully especially for modders), we made this."

jeffcollins2020 released Absolute Roads
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93362
No discription, blurry pics... the only thing in focus is the PC's arse. Pass

SidenCorp released Playable Dwarven Sphere Centurian Arrow
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93360
"Just a mod to make Dwarven sphere centurion arrow Playable and Craftable" There were a pile of these in oldrim, haven't really seen this on the SSE side. Thanks

Geth7n released All Female Draugr (It's not what you think )
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93364
"If I had a choice between looking at male or female draugr, honestly, the vanilla versions of both are pretty unsightly. However, the female draugr are about 5% less unsightly on average, so thanks to a few minutes in FO4Edit, I made this ESL-flagged ESP for people who don't care for a rotting male Draugr sausagefest." The old cat understands

DEEJMASTER333 released Slow Down M'aiq
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93321
"Makes M'aiq not run everywhere so you can talk to him properly." A from the ground up new version of this one's Oblivion mod. M'aiq deserves the love. Instant download for the old cat... both old cats Includes a patch for AI overhaul

We have a mod of the day, but any other day this one would take the top slot hands down

The Windhelm Coffee Connection Ported by JamesHalliday
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/91633
"Adds a cute, quaint, cozy coffee house run by a dunmer couple to the Gray Quarter in Windhelm, right next to Sadri's Used Wares."

'The tea sets found around the place are in fact activatable crafting stations which can be used to add cream and sugar to the black coffee.' Genius... this one gets a comfy chair.

Followers Sleep Too - Shared Rooms for Rent in Inns and Taverns by RainstormWander
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/84020
"I got tired of renting a room for myself and then watching my followers stand around all night, so I added a shared sleeping space to every inn in Skyrim."

Not thrilled with the design, layout, or the clutter choices, let alone the prices, but at least they're adjustable in the MCM. (A well in a basement... must be skooma)

And now for our mod of the day. Without further ado... Sound the trumpets!

Pfuscher's mods - AIO
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93235
"This mod is a merge file of Pfuscher work published on Nexus" Available in 1K, 2K, 4K, and 16K, plus a few patches. If you're already building your world around some of these incredible texture mods you already want this. If you only use a few... Stick with the separates. Steffen has done some truly amazing work, includes all 88 mods from SSE.

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!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 13th of Midyear and a hearty congratulations to everyone for surviving another Morndas. The blessed moons have long set, and Ah'vrie is running late, so excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is kahawa ya Congo, and yes the beans were roasted The biscuits are Toll house because the old cat did not make it to the markets yesterday as planned. Checking the hot sheets we have 33 new and as BA would say "some are even worth looking at"

supertaldo1 released Ironbind Manor as a second house mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93405
"Adds a new home that goes into the mountain near Ironbind Barrow" Well... Amelia is nothing if not creative in her use of the hearthfires kits LOL. Not thrilled with the exterior clipping or the mix and match kit pieces (Railings on the ceiling and shack walls?) but thanks.

gremli666 released Dragon Bridge Shack
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93381
"Small house for player." An author of few words and many tiny house mods. Thanks

Everglaid released Assorted Animation Fixes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93271
"Fixes minor issues with vanilla animations." Mostly for third person. Worth a look. Thanks

jeffcollins2020 released Skyrim-Re_Texture-The-Basic4K-JCS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93423
"The Newest retexture for Skyrim. Most important textures in 4k with 2k Normals"

No pics, but there is a video. FYI, Jeff is running with FPS uncapped, and averaging 75. The old cat is not surprised. This texture pack does not include trees or grass, and considering that this autor has released three "road" mods it's kind of embarrassing how bad the roads look in his video. Thanks, but pass.

Let's see... FrankBlack wants to keep giving an old cat headaches with that fusa fusa shell crap. This time it's the moths of lapidoptera... whatever makes you happy Frank. PASS
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93371

AMON ENB REBORN for Vivid Weathers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93397
The old cat asked if he would re-release his Obsidian version with this color pallet and saturation values. This looks much better than his previous version, but does anyone actually still use Vivid? It had so many issues early on with the release Ah'vrie is embarrassed to say he hasn't looked at it in half a decade.

We'll finish up with Disable Havok Script Tweak Resource by AndrealphusVIII
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93426
"This is a modified version of the defaultDisableHavokOnLoad script, which makes sure objects stay where they are." Based on fixes made by Icecreamassassin back in 2015 with permission. "I contacted icecreamassassin and he told me that this indeed still works and can in fact be applied to a large amount of references, with minimal performance impact."

Like Andrealphus I too hate when authors use statics in there houses. IE: I have absolutely no Elianora house mods in my game, though I love her work. This is a much better solution ans if used by mod authors as a resource they can eliminate the use of most statics.

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 14th of Midyear. My pet smoothskin calls it "hump day", but Ah'vrie does not pretend to understand the mating habits of smoothskins. For khajiit it is much simpler. If the female is in need and you interest her... Well, let's just say you know it in no uncertain terms. Anyway, this one has an inn to tend. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is is a Master Origins roast from Honduras, and the biscuits are Entaman's mini coffee cakes (Don't tell Ah'vrie's shaman, but he couldn't resist) Checking the hot sheets we have 36 new with the usual eclectic mix. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa shall we?

TheCrimsonSpark released Weightless Breton Relics for EnaiRim as a first mod, welcome.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93471
As noob cheats go this is quite reasonable. have fun.

rylandm20 released Simple Race Overhaul as a first mod, only it isn't. They tried it a year ago as a first mod, released this 'new' mod, and deleted the original. Oh well, a year later and still a noob LOL. no link required, but welcome back. The old cat remembers

Speaking of returning...

Corsafire1 returned after 8 months to release another 'Remove' mod. If this one keeps it up there won't be any game left. Today's flavor is Dungeon moss
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93456

HalfdanWolfheart released three craftable versions of NordwarUA's Imperial armors today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Thanks (Next time don't credit yourself as the author putz )

lets see ... Cer12 released Blackreach Railroad - Player Cabin Redone
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93453
Get's rid of the stone textures in the player home cabin. Looks pretty good in antique dwemer. Requires the original mod by Trainwiz of course...
(Next time don't credit yourself as the author putz )

All right, let's get to the good stuff...

Yuril released ALT - Crates
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93482
"Alternate meshes and textures for Skyrim Crates." This is Yuril's first from scratch new model / texture created, well... "I wanted to practice on modern dynamic texturing software." The old cat will have to treat this as a 'first model'

Sorry Yuril, not thrilled. Shipping crates are built to a standard, and that usually doesn't include mismatched partially mitered boards not even lined up with the crates edges... Interesting look, but a total fail if you were looking for anything resembling something a company (like East Empire) would actually purchase and use. Keep working at your craft and you'll be a fine....

AndrealphusVIII releaed two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Powers Have Animations - When using a lesser or greater power, you will use the shout animations.

Conversations Raise Speechcraft - This mod gives you a small amount of speechcraft XP for certain dialogue topics. This one the old cat will try out. It always bothered Ah'vrie that the only thing that didn't improve speech was speech. Thanks Have a cookie

And we'll finish up with Pfuscher UV fixes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93486
"Some small UV fixes I will add over the time" This one the old cat will most definitely be tracking. Thanks Steffan

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are... Don't drop your food. We-B-open!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Turdas the 15th of Midyear and a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are waning through the final crescents and will be new this weekend. This one is sure the hunters will begin their drinking tomorrow. Anyway, it is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for out most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil...

our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are oatmeal raisin. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa. Make it a double.

Cevainen released Heretic's Hideaway as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93544
"Player hideout on Solstheim near Raven Rock on the coast" The old cat's not sure he'd like living in a barrow, but a necromancer might. Requires 'Ghosts of the Tribunal' CC content, or the AE bundle.

DesertMirag3's Reshade Preset released as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93537
"This ReShade preset was based around avoiding ENB, while providing realistic lighting effects." Needs better pictures, but thanks

cheesypufferfish released Extended Carryweight updated for AE as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93534
No information given. Our next poet laureate. Pass

pndragon65 released Dawn Dagger
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93547
It's referenced as a 'mini dawnbreaker' but there's no description or image so no idea if it's a custom model, or just the traits stuck on another dagger. It's only their third mod.

Medieval Bowl 2K-8K by iimlenny
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93495
"This is a Mesh and Texture replacer for Skyrims Wooden Bowl in 2K-8K " The old cat has the same complaint he has for so many other authors. The scratches and nicks add visual interest, but when every bowl in the game has identical defects it just looks lame. Another less is more situation. Nice bowl... Pass

lacrotop released Conversations Raise Speechcraft - Patches
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93516
"This is just a collection of patches I've made for the Conversations Raise Speechcraft mod" I wonder if we'll end up with a patch hub? This includes 4 patches, I asked if RDO and GDO will require patching as well. Thanks

We don't really have a mod of the day today. We'll finish up with

Courier Crew - Revised - Refreshed - Reoutfitted by darkequine
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/93525
"I have been playing with this mod for a while now, and for my personal load order I changed their outfits, gave them a facelift and also gave them names. I love seeing the unique couriers in my game!"

The outfits are a bit dark, and all of them are wearing bandoleers, but what's not to like.

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!