Modding on the Spectrum

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 27th of Last Seed and a quiet predawn at the inn. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and a new hand touches the beacon... Wait, that's not right, and it is time once again 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 Inspriazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are Dublin Shortbread (Ah'vrie would have bought Walker's classic shortbread, but last time the old cat dunked, they sent a hit squad after me according to BA.) Checking the hot sheets we have 64 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of the old cat over a fresh cuppa.

AKAmyles released Dragon_Wing_Manor_Solitude as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99266
"New player home inside solitude city gates! A luxurious home for players with a ton of followers." Ahhh, that noob house smell LOL. Mammoth cheese sacks in the kitchen? why not. Nice mash up of Proudspire and the blue palace. Not for old cats but worth a look.

IgniteMidnight released WorldSpaceWIP as a first mod. Welcome, no link needed.

jeffcollins2020 released another 4 today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Some are worse than others, Ah'vrie doesn't want to beat this one up over what is arguably a matter of taste, but... Not for old cats, moving right along.

Spaghetti's Faction Halls - College of Winterhold
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99271
"This mod provides a lightweight, compatible, and FPS friendly overhaul to the College of Winterhold!" Very nice 'cluttering' of the VANILLA college. This is obviously not compatible with any of the major college overhauls, but well done if you're not using one.

DUI Decorative Upscaled Interiors - Dawnstar Leigelf's House
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99139
Yeesh, is this a house or Belethor's storeroom? There is such a thing as 'much to much', but it's all a matter of taste. Your game your way.

GeraldMods released Road Signs Overhaul 2.0
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98884
"A complete remake of the Road Signs Overhaul mod with great attention to details and custom road signs for over 30 destinations!" Adds signs for individual inns, farms, forts, and even dynamic HF homes. A bit of overkill, but it might be worth recommending to new players. Thanks. Worth a look. Personally the old cat has used Arthmoor's 'Point the way' for many years and still does.

Nicoroshi released Kickin Ash a Solsheim ash storm texture replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99285
"This mod replaces the texture used for ash storms in the Dragonborn DLC to something with a little more flair that looks like still burning falling ash" Ah'vrie thinks the red mountain is much too far for the little ash 'snowflakes' to maintain their heat. Your game your way, but not for old cats.

And finally Whiterun Roads with Mossy Wet Cobble Stonefloor by Hein84
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99294
"Whiterun's roads in different resolutions/color choices and complex parallax support."

Available in 'mossy-wet' grey, green, and vivid. In 1,2,4, and 8K. The tessellation is way overdone to the point of absurdity, however the author included an optional file to weaken the parallax. Ah'vrie is not thrilled. no cookie for this one.

And that will do for today, Enjoy a long slow lazy Sundas... But wait there's more.

The wall of shame has evolved into it's own wing of pungent emanations...

You Can't Fix Stupid (but you can always restart)

Grand Opening exhibits The goof, the bad, and the ugly

elgrumo released Avoid the Crashman
"The Crashman is after you and his only goal is to crash your game." Picture the courier delivering a note of ~QQQ and you get the idea. It's totally meant as a goof, but If you're stupid enough to install it, you deserve it. Moving right along.

Fuzzlesz released 2 today. A port of the FenixDisenchanter NG Modders resource, and LOTD Disenchanter Upgraded, which makes use of it. There's technically nothing wrong with these mods, and I'm sure they work as intended, but there is no warning given which is why this one takes the 'bad' category. Allow an old cat to fill in the blanks...

Warning! if you disenchant a vanilla enchanted item you will remove that item entirely from the game... everywhere. IE: You enchant a sword and disenchant it your fine, works exactly as intended. You disenchant a vanilla 'Sword of embers" and every sword of embers is now a plain vanilla sword, not just yours.

If you understand that, it's not an issue, but the mod was offered without that warning on the main page and therefore takes the 'bad' slot today

And finally the ugly. KillEssentials NG by FatalityGrogen

Does the old cat really need to review this? This mod removes all safeguards...

"- Kill NPCs with Essential status imposed by a Quest Alias."

If you're stupid enough to install this, you better know whom not to kill. You see you can't fix stupid, but you can always restart. Thanks for providing the title to the wing Fatality, Enjoy the smell... Just

The old cat needs a bath. Yeesh

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Morndas the 28th of Last Seed and another sticky predawn here on warm sands. It would seem the monsoons are not done with Elsweyr quite yet, but the blessed moons have set and bad fur day or not this one has an inn to tend. Hide if you can, or work if you must, the weekend has ended. Excuse please while the fires are tended and fresh water is put to the boil.

Our brew of the day is Ristretto, and the biscuits are Zurich. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new with enough jiggle to placate Dj Red may his H cups never sag. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa...

enept released Un Dead Boss of Ustengrav as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99458
"A simple mod removing the 'starts dead' flag on the boss of Ustengrav. A lone boss draugr guarding the Horn of Jurgen Windcaller to make the dungeon less anticlimactic." Your game your way... why not.

Tikithegod released Daedric Light Set as a first mod. welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99358
"This is a quick mod for people who like Daedric Set but in the Light version." Thanks my Googly challenged friend, we'll put it on the pile with all the others.

effbawmb released two first mods today, both noob cheats. Welcome, no link needed

Gonzeh - Rorikstead Manor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99335
"New Manor home on the outskirts overlooking Rorikstead" with optional bimbettes

The old cat is torn. This is beautifully done. Even the interior clutter is not bad, but I cant think of a location where this 'country estate' could look any more out of place. Rorikstead makes Riverwood look like a center of commerce. Worth a look, beautiful work.

DUI Decorative Upscaled Interiors - Druadach Redoubt
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98499
"Decorates and upscales the interior of "Druadach Redoubt" in a highly compatible and lore friendly way!" Words fail me. A house on stilts in a cave, while everyone is living in tents? Just... PASS

Right... Lets poke around under the hood a bit.

digitalApple released Arcane Disenchanter - NG
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99375
Let's you dissenchant at the the enchanter. This one functions differently than the two dissenchant mods from yesterday, and has the same issues plus one more. This one will not only dissenchant 'all matching vanilla items' but you also forget the enchantment. At least this one made the attempt to list "A few things to note" Use with caution

tcbflash released Warmer in Combat (Survival Mode)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99436
"Your warmth rating gets bumped by 200 when in combat. That's it! Enjoy. (esl flagged)" and why not? Exercise always makes this old cat hot and sweaty. Have a cookie

ferrari365 released Female Equipment Scale Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99387
"Fixes the downscaled weapons, shields and torches on female characters - both player and NPC. No scripts, no ESP" The old cat never noticed this before, but then he never plays in third person. Thanks have a cookie

ThirdEye3301 released Locked Empty Container Activate Text Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99441
"SKSE plugin that fixes a vanilla bug wherein if a container is both locked and empty, the activation prompt only displays "empty" and not "locked"" Another bug the old cat never noticed. Thanks, this one gets a cookie as well.

And we'll finish up with TB's Parallax Whiterun Walls 2K-8K
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99392
"A 2K-8K retexture with 3 different variations to choose from, all with parallax support." We love choice. The old cat wishes there was a darker block variant, but these look good, and the tessellation is subtle.

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

Goooood Morning Tamriel

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 29th of Last Seed and the eastern skies are just are already outlined by the rising sun. Ah'vrie overslept and has much to do, so excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the boil...

Our Brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napolli, and the biscuits are Toll House. Checking the hot sheets we have 30 new, so let's dive right in with apologies to any that fell through the cracks while the old cat napped away.

holto243 released Red Wave Corsairs - A Red Wave ship replacer as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99509
"No longer a cheap Dainty Sload copy thanks to DK's Ships and Boats of Tamriel" An interesting choice for a first mod. Ah'vrie is not thrilled the the fore mast, but the boat looks good. Thanks, have a cookie for not being a house in Riverwood or a cheat ring LOL

jeffcollins2020 released three more today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
mama said if you have nothing nice to say... Worth a look

DUI Decorative Upscaled Interiors - Dawnstar Mortar and Pestle
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99400
You'll have to see it yourselves. It's not... bad, just over done.

TB's Parallax Whiterun Roads 2K-4K
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99468
"A 2K-8K retexture with 3 different variations, all with parallax support." Ah'vrie really likes the small square cobbles. TB has come a long way. Worth a look and a cookie.

And our mod of the day... Thuldor's Ivarstead
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99494
"Complete overhaul of Ivarstead. Inspired by Cities of the North."

The old cat is generally not generally fond of replaces that change the entire flavor of a town. They usually piece meal it all together on the original 'floor plan' and it ends up looking kludged. The old cat is not in love with some of the models, or the miss matched roofs, but has to admit this complete overhaul has a unique look that makes it appealing. It would have to be seen in game to be properly judged. We'll give it a cookie and it is definitely worth a look.

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

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 30th of Last Seed and a quiet predawn at the inn. My apologies, the old cat did not sleep very well, and the mystical forces of the future are arguing over throttling someone or something like that I'm told. It's best not to bother the shaman at times like these. Anyway, it is time once again 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 Biscotti. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye today over a fresh cuppa... Answer, not much.

AllensProject released Steamforge Cove as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99557
"Visit The Fringe and pick a side in an epic battle between the Orcs and the Thalmor" Another 'new lands' mod from a new author. At least this one has a quest. Thanks

pancake0723 released Cosy Graystone Lodge - Simple Dunmer Home
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99536
"Cosy and simple remake of Capital Windhelm Expansion's Graystone Lodge with added backstory to the home's previous owner. Suitable for survival players." Cramped and cozy... What's not to like? Have a cookie

DUI Decorative Upscaled Interiors - Dawnstar Rustleif's House
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99402
If anything these are getting more out there... worth a look but not for old cats

Finally, KitsuuneNivis released 3 today. A new DLL loader framework, an ENB Extender, and Silent Horizons 2 - Universal Core
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files

To be honest the old cat is too fuzzy headed this morning to give these a proper going over. The new ENB 'core' requires the ENB enhancer, yada yada... Read the mod pages carefully.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and don't disturb the furry one propped on his broom snoring quietly in the corner. We-B-Open!

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 31st of Last Seed and tonight the goddess will be in all her glory. The blessed moons will be full, and brighter than Ah'vrie can remember for many seasons. The goddess' crazy puppies will be out in force tonight so be prepared. Come in here smelling of wet dag and you will be introduced to this old cat's silver mace. Anyway, it's 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 from Indonesia, and the biscuits are Bordeaux. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa today

Rozzelcopter released The Hidden Tomb of Hircine as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99626
"This is a Quest Mod that adds a new Side Quest to the game that follows up on the events of The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon. Go back to the Ruins of Mortrag Glacier and discover what's been buried after The Nerevarine defeated Hircine when the last Bloodmoon Prophecy took place!" Casey did quite a bit of modding in previous titles, but this is her first in Skyrim. Worth a look, it's a late game mod and the loot is a bit OP, but should be. Thanks

UnAuthordoxly released Less powerful ultimate potions as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99598
"Reduces the effectiveness of Ultimate potions from completely restoring Health, stamina and magicka to only restoring 300 points." Your game your way. Thanks

dbs156 released Kyne's Token Reworked
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99584
"Kyne's Token is now a boon worthy of a hunter." read that as very nicely OP. Your game your way. Thanks

PapaQuillish released Unique Weapons Deleveled
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99622
"Unique weapons are no longer weaker just because you got them at a specific level. No more waiting to do unique weapon quests!" There was a wild edit to sword weight in the only supplied image. The old cat is calling wild edits into question here and posted as much. Pass for now, but Ah'vrie really likes the concept.

IxionXVII released Immersive Tentapalooza
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99645
"Rebalancing and improving Tentapalooza for a more immersive experience." Why is it when people screw around with a mod that works fine for no reason they call it "immersive"? Meh, removed the desert tents? not for old cats

We have two retexes for Thuldor's Ivarstead

Thuldor's Ivarstead - Riften Stone Alternate Texture by Missile
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99588
"Changes Thuldor's buildings to use the Riften stone texture instead of the farmhouse texture" Nice option. We love choice, Thanks

Thuldor's Ivarstead - Farmhouse Roofs by J3w3ls
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99624
"I changed the texture of the mesh to use the farmhouse roof tiles, made the roofs flat, and use another mesh path to leave COTN Falkreath untouched"

Seeing the roofs were the ugliest part of the new models Ah'vrie is not surprised. Unfortunately the shingle tile set used give the roofs an un-repaired look, and the green slate is just... No. LOL. Pass but thanks

Lets see... Ershin released Paired Animation Improvements
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99621
"A SKSE plugin that lets annotated events in paired animations work like in normal animations." A bit over the old cat's head, works with the current DAR, and OAR

cleme3387 released Complex Parallax Farmhouses Meshes for Better Dynamic Snow V3
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99608
"This mod makes the latest version of Better Dynamic Snow compatible with Enb Complex Material." The old cat hasn't used or even looked at BDS3 in half a decade." Reading the mod page... "For the moment, I know that no texture mods for farmhouses follow this structure, but I hope they will." Oookay, so technically this mod does... Nothing?
Moving right along

DUI Decorative Upscaled Interiors - Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99430
"Overhauls the interior of Mehrunes Dagon's Shrine into small dungeon with a new enemy boss fight." Goro comes to Skyrim..? Right. Worth a look but pass

And we'll finish up with another beautiful retex/color from xavbio

Forsworn Armors and Weapons Retexture SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99610
"Retextures the Forsworn Armors and Weapons. Optional plugin to add unique textures to the Armor of the old gods, optional female mesh fix and optional retextures for Legacy of the Dragonborn's Eye of Melka and Bloodthorn."

What's there to say? Beautiful and complete as always. Have another 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!

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 1st of Hearthfires and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. This one woke to a dust storm and the smell of water, but slept like a kitten just the same. The blessed moons are gibbous today, so keep those silver weapons honed and close. The goddess' crazy puppies will be making mischief for another day or two at least. Anyway, the moons have set and it is time once 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 Istanbul Espresso, and the biscuits are Chessmen butter cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new with all the jiggles, dangles, patches and goof we've come to expect. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat this day.

Magink666 released Sleeves of Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99651
"Add Sleeves to some vanilla armors." Not the first by a long shot, but nicely done using a cloth texture that looks quite fitting. Thanks

PapaQuillish released Unique Equipment and Armor Deleveled
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99673
This is a misleading title. It would appear the armors are simply edited to be a little stronger. Ah'vrie is not sure about this author. changed weights in the weapons mod, and a less than accurate title to this one... The old cat is not getting a warm and fuzzy feeling. PASS

JollyGopher released Stop Automatic Weapon Draw NG
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99667
"This is a small SKSE plugin that prevents you from automatically drawing your weapons, fists or magic when pressing the mouse buttons, or game pad trigger buttons." This was a VR mod the author decided to make available for SE/AE. A simple enough concept, but it will force you to actually hit the 'R' key draw a weapon. Some may prefer it. Thanks, but not for old cats.

Pieter82 released Torch Permanent Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99668
"A high poly replacer mesh for the permanent torch sconce. Both "on" and "off" meshes covered. Mesh replacer only, No ESP / Plugin." Now this looks great compared to vanilla. The old cat will point out that the support bracket does not line up with the torch head bracket, and all those nails say these can not be refilled... Of course there is magic in Nirn, but that's a lame excuse. Looks good, just don't analyze the design too closely.

rhonjhonson released ShadowSE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99657
"This is a lighting mod which focused on casting shadows." Worth a look and a read. Do not use this with other lighting mods and place it very low in your order. This appears to be a straight up port of the original LE mod

And finally, Light Limit Fix by doodlum
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99548
"Community Shaders feature which makes dynamic lights unlimited, adds particle lights, contact shadows, shadows for first-person torches and light spells, and more. Supports SE, AE, and VR."

This is actually a large project resulting from months of work on the community shaders. There's a lot to read, and the old cat recommends you do. The code is in place to fully unlock shadow sources, but they are still working around a vanilla bug, so this revision is not the final one. Call this a WIP with a lot of potential. Thanks, 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!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 2nd of Hearthfires and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. Ah'vrie offers apologies for being tardy yes he does. He had a most interesting dream of flying among the stars in ships with no sails. I mentioned it to the Shaman and was immediately accused of stealing the 'good incense' but Ah'vrie is no thief (as far as you know). 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 guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. Ah'vrie likes to start the weekend off with happy fires. They warm more then the room as his mother was fond of saying. You might want to cover your tankards for a bit. This can get a tad dusty and Khajiit give no refunds... There, much better no? Now to compost the ash, tend the garden, scrub the kettles, and put fresh water to the boil. Being an inn keeper is glamorous no?

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and we'll finish up the chessman biscuits, but will bake fresh for the weekend after this one returns from the markets. Checking the hot sheets we have 31 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa... make it a double.

Username0815 released Realistic Water 2 Bathing in Skyrim Patch as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99715
"No longer will you be denied bathing, so no excuses, yes I mean you!" LOL, this is obiously a googly challenged new modder, and does not even specify if they are using the current game. This is actually a port of an oldrim script that the author tried and found it still works. The old cat's 2 septims... You can turn off 'water required' in the MCM and it works perfectly. Everything else is RP. Thanks, at least you bathe


TheManaVault ported HHaley's Mojo Grass Performance Grass Cleaned ESPFE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99714
"This is a port of HHaley's Mojo Grass, plugin form 44, assets run through Cathedral Assets Optimizer just in case, cleaned and flagged ESL."

This is a 'performance' grass mod from oldrim. The models and blends are very nice, but these are low poly and you can tell. This would make a very good choice for a lower end rig. We love choice, and potatoes need love too. Have a cookie Mana Vault and thanks.

Tomatokillz released Klarity - A Reshade Preset For Community Shaders
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99734
"Klarity is a light-weight Reshade preset designed to enhance visuals when using Community Shaders."

Honestly, community shaders are maturing beautifully, and this preset shows exactly what can be accomplished. This preset has 'some assembly required' as the author uses several lighting mods in combination, as well as additional enhancements to the community shaders themselves IE: Playground. In all honesty, this can give ENBs a run for the money. Beautifully balanced with a very realistic saturation and pallet. The old cat is honestly impressed. This is worth a close look, and serious consideration. 2 cookies and our thanks.

Let's see... Scene Tweak - College of Winterhold Non-Novice spells by AndrealphusVIII
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99718
"This mod changes the spells that Savos, Mirabelle and Ancano cast during the scenes in the College of Winterhold quest." The old cat is surprised no one has done this previously. Why would the arch mage and Mirabelle be casting novice spells? It's a very minor 'visual' tweak but it makes perfect sense. Thanks, have a cookie

Modilogist released N.U.D.E. powered by Underwear.dll
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99717
"N.U.D.E. variety and classification of NPCs' underwear, now powered by Underwear.dll by ThirdEyeSqueegee and wSkeever!"

In plain language... This is an SKSE merged plugin that allows the use of the NPC underwear distribution engine, with Underwear.DLL and the DAV diversity engine... That's an awful lot of horsepower focused on not showing jiggly bits, but this is very well constructed and thought out. Ah'vrie thinks our lovely Gnewna might be interested in testing this. It looks to be a well conceived combination. Have a cookie

And finally something a little different for our top slot

BloodMoon - SerketHetyt's Aela Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/98602
"A realistic lore-friendly overhaul for Aela The Huntress. Standalone custom BnP skin, High Poly Head, various options of eye color, warpaints, 3BA body."

Every now and then an NPC overhaul comes out that just stops you in your tracks. This is that level of work. Beautifully detailed, and the facial sculpting is just... The old cat wants to check this one for a pulse. Absolutely gorgeous work. This is on a par with Southpaws overhauls. This demands a close look. Just... stunning. 2 cookies and this will be in the old cats next build.

And that will do for today. The ale was delivered on time last night, and the new batch of mead is ready so Ah'vrie hopes everyone is thirsty. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and carrot, potato and dragon stew for the late meal. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept and mopped. We-B-Open!

Have a great weekend all, now to see if the old cat can pick up tthat wonderful dream where he left off...

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 3rd of Hearthfires and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. 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.

Our brew of the day is Istanbul espresso and the biscuits are Verona. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the Ah'vrie's eye over a fresh cuppa... Make it a double this is going to be a long morning LOL

gutmaw released Medieval Spirits - Empty Hearthfire Wine Bottles Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99780
"Adds textures from Medieval Spirits to the Hearthfire empty wine bottles." requires Mathy's mod of course. We usually don't cover patches due to LO consistency, but the old cat likes these textures.

Kanjs - Bones
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99805
"Remeshes similar to SMIM of most of the bone and a texture up to 4K uncompressed and compressed." Amazing what a few extra triangles can do for a texture. In multiple resolutions and a mesh only version as well. Thanks, have a cookie

Nodiel71 released High Poly Salmon Roe (But Not Too High)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99798
"An optimized, fully 3D model to replace the vanilla 2D billboard mashup that is salmon roe."

WiZkiD released Skyrim is Cold
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99813
Uses SPID "to distribute to certain NPCs a series of outfits suitable for the place where they reside. The NPCs affected by the mod are only those living in the Windhelm, Morthal and Dawnstar areas."

This is an aesthetic mod mainly. So you won't see people in ragged trousers only outside wondering around while you're dealing with frostbite. All outfits have frostfall and survival keywords attached. You could call this mod shirts and sleeves, and no it's not a replacer for wet & cold. Stares at the back of the inn mumbling something about reading.

And finally our mod of the day... Sound the trumpets and summon the dancers!

Trading and NPC reactions for Hunterborn by JaySerpa
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99774

"This is basically a cutdown version of Simple Hunting Overhaul that only has the NPC reactions and the selling of carcasses via dialogue, leaving everything else to Hunterborn. So basically this addon for Hunterborn comes with these two features:"

LOL you have to look at the artwork that inspired this. Love it, and Jay put them to work editing references... Gotta love it.

And that's pretty much it for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are... Ugh! where's that mop? We-B-open!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 4th of Hearthfires and a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves lament, the weekend has ended. 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 time once again 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 Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are Bordeaux. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new with all the jiggles, dangles, patches and goofs we've come to expect. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

Pyreite released EZ House Construction
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99900
"If you've build more than 1 house in Hearthfire, you don't want to keep going through the hassle of doing it yet again. Either of these versions will make building houses in Hearthfire a non-issue." Assigns a 'cost' to each build item so you can craft using gold instead of materials. There's an alternate version which is a full on cheat making everything cost 0. Not the first. Your game your way. PASS

TheManaVault released WeReLight - Weathers Redone and Lighting Enhancements
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99861
"Dynamic weathers, lighting tweaks and additions with care for detection gameplay.
Choose from several styles, different tonemaps with optional interiors, choose dynamic, varied or specific season weathers. Extended shadows, a darker environment, darker dungeons and caves, edits and additions to light sources."

A work around because the author blew up LUX... Oookay, a lot of claims, needs testing, and you probably don't need this. (Unless you also blew up Lux

rhonjhonson released Toggle OptionsE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99844
"Toggles various things with hotkeys, such as HUD, headgear, ammo, God Mode, collision and in game camera customizer" Lot's of choices, we like choices LOL. Thanks

We have 2 from wSkeever today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files

Show Follower Carry Weight: Show follower's current carry weight in trading menu.
Show NPC Disposition Relationship Rank: Shows relationship rank in the dialog menu

Both of these could prove very useful. Thanks, have a cookie

And we'll finish up with yet another interesting mod from JaySerpa

Skill Based Dynamic Animations
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99842
"Animations for both the player and NPCs will be different based on the character's skill level or race. Currently covering magic, archery and sneaking. Enjoy!"

Requires OAR, you'll want to read the mod page. Install the animations you like, you will use vanilla animations to a point, then transition into the animations you installed. You'll want to read the mod page as it goes into much more detail.

Skeever and Jay both know where the cookies are at this point. Thay can help themselves

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!

Goooooood Morning Tamriel

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 5th of Hearthfires and a Quiet predawn here on warm sands. There's a hint of autumn in the air as the blessed moons wane through the first quarter tomorrow. Anyway, the moons have set and it is once again time for this old cat 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 Cape Town Lungo, and the biscuits are Gingerman. Checking 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 day.

Qwesar released Ravenwick and Woodworks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99972
Two completely empty 'towns' in ridiculous locations. Your game your way... Thanks?

dbs156 released Hunt Eat Drink
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99921
"Lightweight hunting, food, and drink improvement. Adds some new items and recipes including mammoth stew and cheese fondue" The author didn't want too use a hunting overhaul so just buffed foods..? Ooookay, Thanks

Snazzy Exteriors - Riften Snow-Shod Manor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99967
"Overhaul of the exterior of Snow-Shod Manor in Riften"

Is it just Ah'vrie, or does feel like Gutmaw seems to be running out of ideas? This adds a campfire/seating area in the back yard, and two flower pots and a false window to the front. If it makes you happy LOL Thanks

mathy79 released Sacks Remodeled
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99915
"Lightweight remake of the sacks models and textures." Not bad, it's kind of interesting that some of them have slight damage. Worth a look.

Raininfall released Better Low and Critical Health Heartbeat Sound Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99945
"Replaces the vanilla heartbeat sound with more realistic ones"

This is a direct port of their FO4 mod. Slightly higher volume so you can hear it during battle. It includes a video to have a listen, and it really does sound good. Have a cookie

And we'll finish up with yet another 8K skin (NSFW)

shdowraithe101 released Divine Skin - 8K CBBE UNP Female Skin
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/99821
"A smooth yet realistic skin mod based on Maevan's Mature Skins."

This falls somewhere between Maevan, and doll skin. Worth a look, but the old cat still questions 8k skin if you're not a screen archer. Have a cookie anyway.

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!