Modding on the Spectrum

Gooooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Sundas the 6th of Last Seed. Another sultry predawn here on warm sands, and a perfect night for sleeping in, late meals, spending time with the family, and catching up on chores... Right. Let us know how that works out for you. The old cat prefers hunting dragons. Anyway, excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil.

Brew of the day is Fortisio Lungo, and the biscuits are Bordeaux. Checkoing the hot sheets we have 43 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa this morning...

DerekDiablo released Omen ENB as a first preset... And now it's gone? Okay

MitamaKirai released CBBE Kirai Gambler Body (3BA) as a first mod. Welcome (NSFW)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97697
reasonable proportions, but the plastic shiny doll skin doesn't do it justice.

desuzakido released DZK Simple Food for Survival Players (And Vampires)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97673

Interesting concept of simple. All the recipes call for "prepared X" where 'X' is any meat, any fish, any veg. and is prepared at the cooking pot. and then in fact the recipes are in fact simple. All the meals have reasonable health, hunger, and warmth buffs. Different and worth a look.

05101997 released Unisex Ragged Trousers for Touched by Dibella
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97684
Thanks, we'll add it to the pile

courtykat released Invisible Helms
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97677
"Adds 4 new invisible helmets, 2 heavy and 2 light. Craftable at any forge. ESL flagged."

They didn't like the way the other available mods handled it, so they made their own. The old cat has to admit the 'ghosted' world models are a very nice touch. Have a cookie

AlaxoucheModding released G.I.R.T.H. - Gildergreen Is Really Thicc HD
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97680
"A new mesh and texture replacer for the Gildergreen tree in Whiterun!"

Ouch, that is one ugly dead tree LOL, and the replacer sapling looks more like a snake than a tree. We love choice, thanks, but pass.

And finally HS Whiterun - Amren's House by HyliosSykes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97655
"Overhauls the Amren's House in Whiterun." Make sure to update the HS resources mod as well. Includes patches for ELFX and LUX

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!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 7th of Last Seed, and wage slaves lament. the weekend is over. Hide is 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 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...

Our brew of the day is Envivo Lungo, and the biscuits are oatmeal blueberry (Ah'vrie was experimenting... they're actually quite good) Checking the hot sheets we have 44 new with the usual eclectic mix. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

nipx released Weightless Ingredients COMPLETE as a first mod. welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97778
"Removes weight from all 183 ingredients in Skryim, including DLC and CC ingredients." Because if you're going to cheat, do it well

gettps released The Forbidden Shout
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97725
"Learn the Forbidden Shout that the Greybeards don't want you to know about..."
Hopefully the author was at least savy enough to make this have a wide AOE effect. Otherwise it's just OP fire breath and why bother. Thanks

Gonzeh - Old Hroldan Inn Re-imagined
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97717
In all honesty there's nothing worth seeing here. The ugly mud floors from their last attempt became walls... Ah'vrie has nothing nice to say so he won't.

ellder4mk released Simple Hunting Overhaul - Horse Preset For Non IH player
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97722
"for players who do not use immersive horses."

First of all IH is not a requirement of SHO, and this is not a preset. It's a patch for Carry your Carcasses - SHO to use 'Immersive Equipment Displays - CBPC Horse Gear' instead of IH. Personally the idea of hanging a carcass from the saddle like that is ridiculous at best, would completely unbalance and injure the horse, and just looks stupid, but your game your way.

Let's see if we can do better than silly and ugly shall we.

FrankBlack released slightly Better Scrolls
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97779
"A mesh replacer for Skyrim's scrolls. Some tweaks and improvements in a vanilla style" and they are in fact slightly better LOL. Actually the minor changes all look good. This one gets a cookie.

Billyro released Chainmail Armour yesterday, and Xtudo made it... more?

Chainmail Armour
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97636
"This mod adds a new set of armour for male and female characters."

Chainmail Armour - My version SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97763
"My version of this amazing mod. 24 new items available in-game, 7 different colors and Iron and Steel versions. Optional 2K textures. Warm keyword and more." Thanks

sheson released DynDOLOD DLL NG (and about bloody time)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97720
"DynDOLOD DLL NG is a SKSE64 plugin and its accompanying papyrus scripts for the large reference bugs workarounds by DynDOLOD 3. This is used instead of PapyrusUtil / DynDOLOD DLL SE/VR."

Obviously Sheson is still working on the large reference bug. His last attempted workaround broke Dlod for the old cat, and the reply to support questions was ' you've got too many mods and clean your masters" ... You'll forgive this one for not jumping up and down, lighting fire works, and waving banners from the rooftops quite yet.

Hopeful but waiting on the bug reports this time.

And finally we have yet another grass mashup as our mod of the day. Warning, this one is definitely "Assembly Required" just so you know.

Nolvus Grass Mashup by vektor9999
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97789
"Nolvus Grass is a mashup of 6 different grass mods carefully mixed together, working with seasons of skyrim (optional) and ENB Complex Grass compatible for an amazing visual experience."

First download and install 6 grass mods, in order along with the three available complex grass patches.

Then Order the ESP.s, load all of them into xEdit, and coMpact the form IDs and make sure you save the edited plugins

ESLify them all if you want to

Now you can download and install this mod. It looks good in the pics, no information given on performance, and of course the current game has no way of running grass cache.

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!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 8th of Last Seed, and another quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tens the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water put to the boil... Ah'vrie was very happy the caravans delivered the new coffee shipment on time.

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are Cantuccini. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat this day over a fresh cuppa or two...

JonathanFeenstra released Unskippable Dialogue NG as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97793
"SKSE plugin that prevents you from skipping any dialogue."

Only interesting because their first mod made all dialog skippable Not for nothing Jonathan, but only small minds think in absolutes... Are we learning anything yet?

ironeyes released Sets of Skills - Custom Skill Framework Conversion
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97855
"Custom Skill Framework conversion of the popular Sets of Skills mod. It includes four skill trees, a slight rebalancing of Sets of Skills, a new Tier 2 Priest class, and custom AI-generated skill menu icons."

The old cat finds it interesting that so many 'new' players waste so much time and effort trying to make Skyrim 'feel' like D&D even though the engine laughs at them all after a couple of base level increases. At least this uses the custom skills framework. Whatever makes you happy. (You'll still end up a stealth archer )

Suinier released Static Swaps Variety - Crate and Barrel
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97836
"Adds new variants of the Crates and Barrel static items, lots of them , and distributes them throughout the world using Base Object Swapper." This is part four in the series. While it does add a welcome randomness to the game, you probably won't notice this in game, which is probably a good thing, and a recommendation. Thanks

youbetterwork released Porous Portcullis
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97803
"Removes the invisible wall on portcullis, cages, dog cages, Nordic cages, and prisons."

Invisible wall? there's no... Oh!, you mean the awful vanilla collision planes. Well you're not the first, and won't be the last. We'll add this to the pile as well. Thanks

gutmaw released two and updated one today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
More chests and strongbox tweaks. Changes the 'painted on' carry rings on the strong boxes and common chests to actual rings. Nice, now I can't un-see it. Thanks a lot LOL.

And finally PSBoss puts oversized breasts and bare bottoms on the Sovngarde watchers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97794 (NSFW)
more puerile garbage but your game your way. Such a waste of talent.

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 Middas the 9th of Last Seed and the storms have passed for the moment, though this one still woke to the smell water. The blessed moons have waned through the first quarter and will be new in another week. For now, it is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Miami espresso, and the biscuits are oatmeal blueberry. (I need to try this recipe with added currants) Checking the hot sheets well, we don't have any at the moment, but we'll see what we can see...

markuskarttunen1 released Scaffolding Over Sovngarde - Collision Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97909
"Simplifies the collision on the whalebonebridge leading to sovengarde. Fixes the jittering and character getting stuck on every other bone" Nice, It's about time someone fixed the thing. Have a cookie.

TB's Immersive Primal Wooden Bowl 2K-8K
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97897
Yeesh! Ilenny only uglier... PASS... Medieval is not stone age

JJerem released 3D Deer Skull Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97881
"A 3D Deer skull that replaces vanilla Deer skulls" And they certainly look real. Thanks, this one gets a cookie as well.

KlausGamingShow released Hair Grow
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97910
"Change your character's hair over time by sleeping." Kind of a misleading title...It's a framework that allows you to create up to 5 hairstyles that change over time. You can ask an inn keeper for a haircut and it will revert to style one. If it actually came with stages of hair growth textures for each vanilla hair style maybe it would be worth it. Then someone would of course have to mod KS hairs which would end up an utterly humongous mod... Pass

And finally Kittytail released Abyssal Tides Magic
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97892
"Harness forbidden knowledge and unleash dark spells upon your enemies!"

The old cat usually shies away from most 'added spells' mods as for the most part they're all just stronger variants of vanilla magic with changes to the visual effects. These caught the old cat's eye because they are all thematic of Apocrypha, and are learned while exploring there. Worth a look and a cookie.

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

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 10th of Last Seed and a stormy predawn here on warm sands. The skies are black and forked with lighting but it is always warm and dry at the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water put to the boil.

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are Bordeaux. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new with all the usual jiggles, dangles, patches and goofs... To be honest nothing really grabs the eye today, but let's greet a few new authors to the community.

xzwyy released skyrimcitizen as a first mod. Welcome. adds over 60 women to walk back and forth between cities wearing very little... Moving right along

AGScherz1 released a practice re-navmesh of Kynesgrove as a first mod. Welcome. Keep working at your craft and someday... Why did you even bother to release this?

TechMech9615 released Unprotected Followers as a first mod Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97979
"Simple mod that makes your followers killable by NPCs" Got stuck in too many doorways did you

Xideta redistributed Bash Tag Generator xEdit Script as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97963
"Tags ESP/ESL/ESM files with appropriate Bash Tags via xEdit" And not even a thanks to the original author, or link to the original mod... How rude, but thanks

Let's see... rickstar45 released Armored Daedric Dress as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97912
Took a 'little black dress' model from somewhere, and stretched a daedric armor texture around the mesh with a flat normal map. Low poly and not very pretty but what ever makes you happy

1990srider redistributed NifUtilsSuite with permission
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97986
"This is NifUtilsSuite used to edit nifs as well as adding collision" The author added a text document with a list of easy copy and past materials from a list. Thanks

And finally the only mod the old cat would consider adding to his game...

Soldier of Stendarr by Garaleos
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97984
"Allows you to turn in vampire dust, werewolf pelts, and daedra hearts to the vigilants in exchange for money, if you are wearing the amulet of stendarr. ESL"

Vampire dust is way to valuable an ingredient to waste on Septims but why not. As the only 'mod' to actually catch the eye today this one gets the top slot and a cookie.

The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floor are swept. Please don't disturb the old cat propped up by his broom quietly snoring in the corner. We-B-Open!

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Fredas the 11th of Last Seed and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Tamuka mu Zimbabwe, and the biscuits are Toll House. Checking the hot sheets we have 4 new with all the usual suspects. As always we welcome all the new modders to the community. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

(Shhh, To be honest, not much...)

Daermonster released Decorative Upscaled Interiors - The Abandoned shack
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97974
"Decorates and upscales the interior of "The Abandoned Shack"" Not thrilled, but if it makes you happy. Did this double the size of the interior as well? Pass.

markuskarttunen1 released Azuras Star Electrified
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98014
Simply a remodel and retexturing of Azuras star. Okay, the old cat has to admit the electrical storm effect is pretty cool. Fit's the interior nicely as well. Worth a look and a cookie

Chainmail armor - Pfuscher version
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98009
"Retex with a gambeson and new chainmail. Added enb dynamic cubemaps"

Steffan's got style. The leather gambeson looks much better than the original cloth. It looked good before. Now it looks like armor. 2 cookies and flagged for my next build.

DEEJMASTER333 released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... s/90469748
an all in one of his little mods, and Simple Better Food

"A lightweight food overhaul aimed at making food more immersive by replacing its boring short term effects with passive, long term buffs." This deserves a read. The changes are similar to many other overhauls IE: buffs over time vs. stackable instant healing. What Ah'vrie likes is it takes the food's alchemy into account in the effects. What the old cat doesn't like is the relative values for hunger and cold reduction. Hunger values are too small, and cold was not addressed at all. Sorry Deej, this is just another almost got it right.

We're going to finish up with some jiggles for Ilja

Viper's natural 3BA BodySlide (NSFW)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98007
"Natural looking bodyslide for 3BA"

Not a lot of swing from 1 to 100 on the weight slider, but nicely sculpted with a reasonable full C ~ D cup. Not overly muscled... What's not to like. Have a cookie

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

My original morning post got eaten by Steam... Too ♡♡♡♡ to start over

I really should get in the habit of using a text editor, but it also shouldn't be required. And now the morning zen is ruined... Okay here's the synopsis...

The fires are rebuild, the coffee is made, there were 48 new mods
Half a dozen noobs gave the old cat a chuckle welcome
PsBoss is still putting breasts on everything. Grow up

rhonjhonson likes his dogs silent
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98137
Unfortunately they're still stupid

TheShiningAbsol wants wild cows in the tundra
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98147
Careful where you step

xavbio released Guards and Stormcloaks Armors Retexture SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98115
"Retextures all Guard armors, Guard shields, Stormcloak Officer Armor and CC Civil war Champions' Stormbear armor, shield and weapons. Optional retextures available for Helgen Reborn, Falskaar, Midwood Isle and Open Face Guard Helmets. Optional mesh replacers to add sleeves and pants to the guards and Stormcloak Officer sets." This one gets another cookie

JustCallMeTanner released Guards and Stormcloaks Armors Retexture - bodyslides
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98133
"3BA and HIMBO bodyslides for Xavbio's Guards and Stormcloaks Armors Retexture mod."

And finally our mod of day simply by virtue of it being unique so far...

Medieval Wench Main Menu Replacer by LedCloud as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98140
"Medieval Wench Main Menu Replacer, AI Generated, Enjoy!"

The bot's got good taste. But the old cat wonders where the original images came from and do we need to credit the puter now? LOL. Times they are a changing.

The fires are stoked yada yada... I hope the designer of this effin notification update develops a serious case of hemorrhoids, The've certainly been a pain in the arse for everyone else. Karma is justice.

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!
Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 13th of Last Seed and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. Sundas... a day of rest, late meals, spending time with the family, and catching up on chores... Who are we kidding? Thar B Dragons to hunt! Draw the blinds, turn off the phone, put out the cat, and lock the doors. Anyway, 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 quests. 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 Apricot Verona. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat this morning over a fresh cuppa...

KayoStormdaughter released Kayo's Immersive Riverwood Home as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98203
Oh look, a player home in Riverwood as a first mod. How original Lots of interactive and changeable stuff. Worth a look. Thanks

saturnion released two first mods today. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Fiery soul trap becomes shock soul trap, and a chaos enchanted bow to find while escaping Helgen. Definitely not a cheat, really, it was just lying there... Moving right along

Nu70ry released My Auto Difficulty - Rising Enemy Power as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98172
"Dynamic & Lightweight Auto Difficulty Adjuster. Foes get tougher as you progress." Different basic methods to choose from. read the page for details. Thanks

Squall82 released Set NPC Level
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98157
"Adds to the game a spell which sets targeted NPC level same as yours and removes leveling limit." If it makes you happy, why not.

NicholeMods released three mods today, 2 examples? and another Daidric overhaul.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
The old cat is not sure what to make of all the "ignore this" test posts, or the examples. Most of Nicole's mods seem intended for LOTD... She's obviously working towards an end

Let's see... DUI Decorative Upscaled Interiors - Battleborn Farm by Daermonster
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97977
Adds hand placed clutter. Before and after pics would have been nice. Thanks

JJerem released Werewolf Totem Skull Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98175
"Replaces the werewolf totem skull with a 3D Scanned wolf skull." It's a very high poly scan... possibly 10k but at least there's only one in the game. Thanks

Windhelm Entrance Offset Fix - Base Object Swapper by wSkeever
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98207
"Centers the Windhelm Entrance using Base Object Swapper. No ESP" Another 'can't unsee this' issue. Nice use of BOS. Have a cookie

And finally. ToosTruus is still tweaking game audio

Skyrim's Dolby Atmos and DTS-X Enhancer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98204
"This mod enhances the audio when playing Skyrim with Dolby Atmos or DTS-X." You'll want to read the mod page. includes patches for AOS, regional Sounds expansion, and Storm lightning. It also enables Atmos, but that's a paid service so be careful.

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!

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 14th of Last Seed and a sticky predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons wane through the last crescents and will be gibbous tomorrow beginning the festival of the new moons. Some of the hunters have already started... celebrating, over the weekend. The shaman has already commented on this which stirred a little drama in the village over setting bad examples for the young hunters. But then this has always been the case. Anyway, the inn will not tend itself. 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 Toll house. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new with all the usual jiggles, dangles, patches and goofs. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa... Make it a double. Ah'vrie has no love of Morndas.

glennlbriley released a NSFW paintings replacer for snazzy furniture and clutter as a first mod. Some files were flagged as suspicious, no link, but welcome.

ZeroFusion28 released Etheral Rings as a first mod. Welcome. Op, silly, game breaking, has issues, and you remain a ghost until you use a console command...

Hein84 released Whiterun Gatehouse Castle Walls Mesh Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98262
"fixes popping/flickering cornerstones, ugly texture seams and so on" A word of caution, look closely at the pictures. This one's parallax textures have been questionable from the start. Honestly these are not as bad as some, but take it with a pinch of salt, and look close.

Yuril released FYX - Windhelm Graveyard
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98260
"Tried to improve the graveyard area without ESP, fix some stuff. Optional JK's compatible meshes." The old cat is not thrilled with the stonework around the stairs. The object is not to make it look worse, but it does fix a few mwshes and missing texture paths. Worth a look.

DUI Decorative Upscaled Interiors - Blackbriar Lodge
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97978
"Decorates and upscales the interior and exterior of Blackbriar Lodge in a highly compatible and lore friendly way!" Ah'vrie would phrase that as turns the manor into a wanna be bandit camp. Pass, but your game your way

DEEJMASTER333 released A Quality World Map - Map Weather Restored
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98236

Ah'vrie thinks this one is in need of a hobby. This mod improves nothing. The old cat will continue to use the clear skies add on, but what ever floats your boat. PASS

So far the old cat is wondering why he didn't sleep in. Morndas Okay let's get to the good stuff already.

ICFur's Dead Shrubs and Thickets
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98284
"A simple mesh and texture replacement for Dead Shrubs and Thickets."

There are several mods that completely remove dead shrubs, and other that replace them with a random mix of plants (Which Ah'vrie uses) This mod does something different, it replaces the dead shrubs with... wait for it... Better dead shrubs. And these do look better. As an alternative to vanilla ugly, this is worth a look and a cookie, but the old cat will stick the random swap mod.

And finally we'll finish up with Diverse Archery Targets - BOS by FrankBlack
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98142
"A Base Object Swapper mod that distributes different archery targets throughout the different Skyrim holds."

Ah'vrie likes the diversity in targets. Frank did a nice job making the target 'regional', and corrected a few minor mesh bugs as well. Worth a look and a read. Some thought went into this. We'll give this two cookies by virtue of it having little competition today LOL.

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 Ides of Last Seed and the old cat woke to the smell of water again as the monsoons continue to bring life to the desert. Seeing the desert bloom is both fleeting and almost magical. But plays havoc with this ones fur. Anyway, the blessed moons will be gibbous tonight beginning the festival on the new moons. Well... maybe not a festival so much as it's too dark for the hunt, and that's enough of an excuse for them to drink themselves silly. It's become a tradition even the goddess embraced.

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. Our brew of the day is Miami espresso, and the biscuits are Bordeaux. Checking the hot sheets we have 42 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see if any of the catch an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa...

nerefoof released Skyward - Reshade Preset for Community Shaders as a first mod Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98353
"a soft and vibrant reshade preset designed to be used with community shaders" A little too de-saturated and overly bright for an old cat's taste, but worth a look. Thanks

geraltofrivia3 released Ash Knight Spid as a first mod Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98372
"My first mod , i really like the armor so tried to do basic spid file." It is a nice set of plate. Thanks

Daddodidda released Mathematically corrected movement speeds as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98306
"this mod makes every NPC move at the same speed as the player while retaining the same overall movement speed as vanilla."

It's about time! This should have become an essential mod a decade ago. So many authors try to tweak the players speed when it's the NPCs that have always needed fixing. 2 cookies, and a serious contender for mod of the day.

destero released Bonewalker
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98345
A self ported audio file for crunching sounds when walking on bone piles. Read the mod page as there are issues with the SSE version " will sometimes or often play 2 - 3 times repeatedly" It should break stealth also, but that wasn't mentioned.

Let's see... Daermonster cluttered Anga's Mill Common House
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/97975
Requires his asset mod as well. Worth a look.

rhonjhonson released Serana Sneak
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98357
"Just a simple flag tick to make Serana's detection not affect player detection. Probably isn't compatible with any other Serana AI editing mods." Thanks, but if it's going to bump heads with other Serana overhauls the old cat will pass.

wSkeever released Unique Eastmarch Windhelm Bridges - Base Object Swapper
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98283
"Replaces generic bridges in Eastmarch/Windhelm with new unique bridges with Base Object Swapper" The stonework is beautiful though the 'short arches' do clip the cap stones noticeably, and Ah'vrie knows it's a matter of taste, but there are too many 'birds' in the railings. A pair on either end and a pair in the middle would have been better. Beautiful, but not their best work.

dionysist released three new grass cache mods for use with Dyndolod in version 1.6.640
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/32474590?tab=user+files
Skoglendi, Cathedral, and a Cathedral/Folkvangr mash up... Thanks, have another cookie. As far as the old cat's concerned this one is providing a community service.

Gonzeh - Blackreach Abode
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98328
"Converts the empty house next to Sinderion's Field Laboratory into a full interior location." Made for Socalista by request, Nice but nothing fancy which is also nice. What sets it apart is it is follower friendly. Includes patches for JK's Sinderion, and Lux

Socalista released Blackreach Abode Cluttered
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98368
"This simple little mod takes the wonderful Blackreach Abode by Gonzeh and tosses a bunch of clutter around! Pots, pans, potatoes, Dwemer scrap, a broken robot or two, a few digging through piles of clutter idles for your followers. ESP-FE"

Nice to see Modders collaborating, every one benefits. And that will do for today. Nothing really jumps out as a mod of the day. So we'll give the title to Mathematically corrected movement speeds. The old cat is just to lazy to cut and paste it to the bottom LOL.

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!