Modding on the Spectrum

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the the 31st of Evening Star. Wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived, and tonight we gather to celebrate the death of the old year and the birth of the new. The blessed moons waxed through the first quarter last night. Ah'vrie thinks starting the year with the blessed moons on the rise is a good omen. Anyway, excuse please while Ah'vrie empties the ash pits and rebuilds the fires. You should cover your tankards for a bit as this gets a tad dusty... There, much better no? Now to compost the ash, scrub the kettles, and draw fresh water to put to the boil. The life of an inn keeper is glamorous yes?

Brew of the day is Indonesia, and the biscuits are Bordeaux, but there will be fresh biscuits for tonight's festivities yes there will. Checking the hot sheets we have 56 new with all the jiggles, dangles, accessories, patches, pointy sticks, and cheats you could ask for. Let's see if anything catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa, and the divines know this one needs a fresh cuppa...

Lexa0100 released MW SKYLENDAR 2023 as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81687
"I made this because I wanted an IRL calendar to print and hang on my wall" At least their not naked :steammocking: If it makes you happy

aselnor releaased a retex for Stony AF Markarth and Dwemer Ruins as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81691
"A simple recolor of 2 textures for the Dwemer ruins from the mod "Stony AF Markarth and Dwemer Ruins - Retextures in 2K and 4K" to use alongside Ancient Dwemer Metal."

An interesting choice of blue-grey quartzite as a base Dwemer stone texture. Nicely done as a first mod. It would benefit from regenerating the UV maps and adding tessellation, but as a first mod? :steamthumbsup: This one gets a cookie

bbalthazar released Dungeon Falling Dust Remover as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81656
"Simply removes bright falling dust inside dungeons and only that, by replacing mesh. Meant for ENB users with dark interiors." Ah'vrie knows this isn't the first, but he's in a good mood yes he is. Contained scope, a simple fix for an obvious problem... Okay, downloaded to endorse. This one gets a cookie as well

Aaron7491 patched Alex's Food Overhaul (Now with Fish Included) as a first mod. welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81699
"Update to Alex's Food Overhaul mod to include all of the fish recipes" And we thank you. Have a cookie.

Ah'vrie tends to notice there is an almost Aetheric link between authors. These next mods make for an interesting Segway...

CallMeMoon released Bully My Squire ADXP MCO ER as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81663
It's a goof. The video is almost funny though. This is why Ah'vrie doesn't review movesets

And then there are two from GrayMatter90
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/5668351 ... files&BH=0
Both are patches for Bandit Brawlers. This one takes his unarmed combat seriously.

loveisinstant returns with CBBE - 3BA Vanilla Armor Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81673
"Heavy and light armor replacement. Does not include DLC." We don't judge... Some of these are actually quite well done; others... Not so much LOL. worth a look

AndrealphusVIII released Bittercup - Tweaks and Enhancements
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81665
"This mod adds some more polish to the Bittercup Creation" Wow, shows how unfinished the original creation actually is. Thanks Andrealphus, this gets a cookie as well.

Lets see... XilaMonstrr released two more optimized textures for Mihail mods
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/1266160 ... files&BH=0

DovahShu released Add Potions Header SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81706
"A simple MOD that adds a header to the name of your own potion." The old cat won't bother translating the page. It's just for sorting. adds a + or - in front of your potions or poisons. Can be altered in the MCM. Thanks.

And finally. This one needs testing, but the old cat thinks it should be worth it

Dispensation released Book Covers Skyrim - Advanced Edition
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81641
"A replacer ESP for Book Covers Skyrim, with book record edits kept in a separate ESP to be deactivated and imported into the bashed patch for maximum compatibility with all other mods, virtually eliminating the need for third party patches for this mod. All cell and worldspace edits have been removed as well to reduce conflicts with other mods.

Book Covers Skyrim.esp - The core mod and replacer ESP. Contains only static and texture set record edits.

Book Covers Skyrim - Book Edits.esp - This ESL-flagged patch modifies book records. Do not activate it, instead you must keep it deactivated at all times and import it into your bashed patch"

Downloaded for testing. The old cat wonders if there needs to be an LOTD specific patch? Also, this author has a couple of patches for Saints and Seducers that did not make it to Vlad's list that HazakTheMad might be interested in so...
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files

And that will do for the last review of the year. The ale is fresh, the new batch of mead will be ready for tonight's celebration (The old cat added some... "secret" ingredients that need to steep a little longer) :steammocking:

We're having mudcrab scrambles for the early meal, and Ah'vrie has some ideas for tonight's menu, but wants it to be a surprise yes he does. Make sure to bring your appetites it will be worth it.

Where ever you choose to celebrate the birth of the new year be safe, and let's all hope it's a better year for us all. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open! :steamhappy:

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 2nd of Morning Star, and wage slaves lament the weekend is over. This is the second day of a light cold rain here in Elsweyr which is very unusual for the desert, and hell on an old cat's fur but what can you do. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed and the inn needs tending. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil...

Brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and there are trays of Toll House biscuits from yesterdays baking marathon. Checking the hot sheets we have 47 new. So much for a light morning. LOL You'd think with all the celebrations the old cat would have a light day or two. Right and dragons don't fly :steammocking: Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa this fine day...

ChaosOrdeal released Don't Cheat Your Pants Off as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81841
"This mod changes the armor values of most of the TAWOBA armor, so that bikini tops match the Armor Rating of the vanilla armor of that type. Head gear matches helmets, boots match boots, gloves match gauntlets, and everything else provides no additional armor. Wear your Bikini Armor kitted out, or just use the bare minimum (yeah, that's an intentional pun, I guess), and you will have the same Armor Rating as you would wearing that class of vanilla armor." Thanks ... Not saying a word LOL

Let's pop into one of those interesting Segways... Carry weight

jjensen6823 patched Hardcore Capacity - Enhanced by Irondusk33
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81761
"Creates the most complete, comprehensive, and brutally realistic carrying capacity mod"

This affects the player and their followers as well. You really want to read the mod page. Lydia may be sworn to carry your burdens but too many and no one can fight... Ouch

And on the other side of the argument...

eeeickythump released Storehouse - Item Limiter and Shared Stash
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81778
"Set inventory limits for consumables, without the need to micromanage inventory. Excess items are sent to a global stash, accessed via chests in player houses and inns. Entering these locations replenishes your supplies from the stash."

Funny how opposite sides of the same argument can so effortlessly come together to work in tandem. Unfortunately Storehouse only really works with potions, lockpicks and arrows. Crafting supplies would be a bloody nice addition.

Hornophobic released LOVERBOY Male Skin
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81831
"A High Quality, highly detailed Male skin texture overhaul for HIMBO, SOS and vanilla body." Nicely detailed with blended assets from Vitruvia, Tempered, Bijin, and SkySight. Worth a ,look, but the old cat needs to see this in game. Have a cookie

Dovahnique's Diverse Deadly Nightshade - (BOS - ENB Lights)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81828
"New 3D model and textures for the Nightshade plant. 5 colors swapped randomly with a 20% chance using powerofthree's Base Object Swapper."

Interesting model and hand painted textures. Reminds the old cat more of orchids than of nightshade, but Certainly worth a look and a cookie.

shish15 released HD Reworked Tree Bark - Happy Little Trees - 16k 8k 4k 2k
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81822
"UHD Photorealistic textures for Happy Little Trees. More realistic colours and better blend with the environment and landscape textures." Color the old cat impressed... VERY nice choices with almost no stretching and visible seams. 2 cookie work but 16k? Have they approved liquid nitrogen cooling for use in the home? :steammocking:

Let's see... dionysist released another grass cache

Cathedral Landscapes and 3D Pine Grass Pre-Cache For LOD
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81824

They can't all be gems...

NewWorld14 ReShade Preset for Vivid Weathers (SE AE LE)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81793
Yeesh... Oversaturated, over sharpened... and passed over. Next

Hein84 released Vivid Landscapes - Complex Parallax Occlusion Tundra Region
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81816
"Tundra textures with matching lod's adapted fo Complex Terrain Parallax Effect/Parallax Occlusion Mapping Though you can use the set without parallax as well"

Unfortunately there are things in the real world like gravity, and erosion that make this level of tessellation look completely unnatural... too much of a good thing. PASS

Tortojcla released Winterhold Renewed Beginning
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81842
"Barriers have been posted and nobody else is allowed on the construction site. Let the work begin!" Yeah... Your game your way, but... Again with the stupid stone walls? Maybe if the houses were rebuilt one at a time first. Not for old cats.

Finally, a shout out to ret2end who released hkxconv
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81744
"Tool for convert SE hkx to xml" This is a little outside our normal scope. Used for setup and testing in Fnis and Nemesis before converting back into Hkx for use in the game.

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

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Tirdas the 3rd of Morning Star and a very quiet predawn at the inn. The blessed moons continue to wax. They will be full this weekend so it's time once again to sharpen those silver weapons and keep them close. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the boil...

Brew of the day is Capetown Lungo, and the biscuits are Bordeaux. Checking the hot sheets we have 59 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa, but we'll be sticking to the highlights again.

Ondrea released Saints and Seducers Begone
"Clears the Saints and Seducers' camps and Ri'saad's dialogue so this quest will no longer trigger." :steamfacepalm: No link and no patience to start this stupid crap all over again.

IraqThemBeaches released three first overhaul patches today
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/45849732?tab=user+files
All of them are AI overhaul patches for brown face. At least the author posted the expected load orders... That at least gets a cookie

LoveKing29 returns after 1.5 years with God's Be Praised
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81874
Buffs all the shrine blessings and makes them last for a day... A bit OP, but not bad really. Worth a look.

And our impromptu segway...

infinitevoyager released Improved Vanilla Shrine Textures as a first "real" mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81890
"Custom edited and upscaled vanilla shrine textures. Individual and unique edits for each texture, twice the default resolution." Meh, but thanks just the same.

Kiddgimmick released two herb retextures
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/6309911?tab=user+files
KG's Frost Mirriam looks really good. KG's Elves Ear looks... diseased. The old cat might use the Frost Mirium. Thanks

ImperialAgent1992 also released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/9489475 ... files&BH=0
Yet another downscaled backpack mod, and a new version of their Daedric Reaper Armor that looks... mama says if you have nothing nice to say... PASS

Lets get to the good stuff...

Bee Husk - Replacer - Pfuscher
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81871
Bee Husk - Mesh and texture replacer, no esp needed. The old cat's on the fence with this one. It looks more like a big cocoon. Definitely better than vanilla though. Thanks Steffen

And let's finish up with Nordwind ENB by Guts390 as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81886
Intended for use with NLA. The color balance is not bad, It seems a little bright as well as desaturated. The DOF is not overdone, but the fire bloom is slightly heavy. All in all not bad for a first mod and a first preset. Worth a look. The pictures were made with ELFX shadows as well as LUX Orbis so your millage may vary.

The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open! :steamhappy:

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 4th of Morning Star and another crisp desert predawn here on warm sands. Brrr... The old cat's fur is getting thin. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the boil.

Brew of the day is a mixed bag while the old cat uses up a few remaining grinds. Interestingly enough Indonesia and Uganda make for a very interesting and complex blend. The old cat also decided to thumb his nose at the shaman and revive Muffins on Middas.

Checking the hot sheets we have 39 new mods with all the usual jiggles, patches and goofs. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa...

cdoebel23 released Burgs Inn as a first mod. Welcome
Unfortunately there is absolutely no information or even a pic so no link but welcome

SpongebobHentaiSimulator released a few more low res retexes for potatoes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files

DeltaRider released True Teacher Paarthurnax
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81965
"True Teacher Paarthurnax turns Paarthurnax into a Speech Master Trainer after you meet him the first time." Of course why Parthy would need septims is a mystery, but okay

TheShiningAbsol released Immersive Wenches - Player Dialogue Rewritten
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81991
"A cringe-reducing overhaul of player dialogue in Immersive Wenches." And to be honest the dialogs were really cringe worthy LOL. Thanks, have a cookie

Haladoon released Slaughterfish Eggs 2k-4k Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82003
"BC7 textures. No Esp. 2k and 4k with 2k Normal Maps available. Replaces Vanilla for a more rugged look." And the improvement is obvious. Instant download for the old cat in 2K Have a cookie

Modifiednmof released Meshes improvements around the manhole inside sewers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81940
"While I did the patch for Skyrim Sewers 4 I decided to include some improved meshes as well, and here are 2 meshes, but made to be compatible with vanilla manhole and other mods" A very nice improvement for users of Skyrim Sewers. Thanks

Pieter82 released two wooden spike mods today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Whiterun city walls, and guard tower spikes. Also very nice, but unfortunately not high poly. Nicer than vanilla though so thanks.

And we'll finish up with the return of MystiriousDawn

SMIM Minewood HD Texture Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82013
"Simple SMIM minewood retex. Lore-friendly and high quality 4k textures"

These also look really good. Interesting though the old cat thought Yuri did a "FYX 3D" for these textures but evidently not. They say the mind goes first LOL

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 5th of Morning Star. The blessed moons are almost full so keep those silver weapons close. The goddess' crazy puppies will be causing all sorts of mischief. Anyway, you have been warned, 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 from India, and the biscuits are Zurich. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new with all the usual bimbos, himbos, patches, and cheats. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat this day over a fresh cuppa...

First... This one is for Steve, and this is a warning not a recommendation... NO LINK!

NexusIsTrash0529 released Modified Skyrim - Patch.bsa file
A modified Skyrim - Patch.bsa with the Strings folder removed.
It fixed Lookup failed errors I had with the unofficial downgrader (bobw).

Another nail in the coffin, but of course we're all crazy there's no problems with downgrading

FriarChris released Utility Magic Package as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/28018
"An immersive, lore-friendly spell package designed to add extra utility, passive and situational magic to SSE. Conceptualised with Survival/Hardcore/RPG playthroughs in mind and for those using more realistic lighting with darker dungeons" In essence it adds skill based levels to the brightness and radius of candlelight, magelight, and elemental and magic resistence. Interesting first mod. Have a cookie

Let's see... BasPeeters1 released Weathered Buckets Retexture - 4K - 2K
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82077
"It's a simple bucket retexture, what more can I say." Nothing reall, but the old cat will say this looks nicely done. Have a cookie

markuskarttunen1 released Animated Ivy
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82048
"This mod takes all the vanilla referenced farmhouse ivy and redirects them to another version of ivy which is secretly a tree record and as such will animate and weave gently in the wind." And Ah'vrie says nicely done. Have a cookie.

giamel released Cracks and Crevices
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82059
"simple portable, placable, craftable bathing area for sandboxing NPCs"

There is no mention of integration with keep it clean, or bathing in skyrim, but the old cat is sure patches will follow. It would be really convenient to be able to drop one of these in a "fishing" area and still be able to bathe. Keeping eyes on for now. Have a cookie.

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

myztikrice released Show Player In Menus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81291
"SKSE mod that rotates the camera around to face the player in menus. Based on Oblivion Style Inventory and updated for SE/AE using CommonLibSSE-NG."

Okay, the old cat has to be honest here; This should have been vanilla. It looks so much better when your dressing or crafting. It also gives you control of what appears in the inventory menu using the MCM... Instant download for testing in game. This really earned the top slot. 2 cookies.

The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open! :steamhappy:

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 6th of Morning Star and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons are gibbous. They will be full tomorrow, so keep those silver weapons close. Excuse please while the fires are tended and fresh water is brought to the boil...

Brew of the day is Istanbul espresso, and the biscuits are Bordeaux. Checking the hot sheets we have 72 new with all the regular suspects. As always we welcome all the new mod authors but we'll be sticking to the high lights today.

rotomfan123 released Weapon Material Properties
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81681
"This mod gives weapons, based on their material, different properties." ... Yeah, similar ro their armor material set bonus mod it gives non enchanted weapons a basic set of default enchantments. But some of the effects are really... "Out there" :steamfacepalm:
IE: Nordic - Deals 25% extra damage to targets who are drawing a bow, or casting a spell.

bgdice released Immersive Fur Garments - SPID
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82177
"Distributes Fur Garments via SPID. ESP replacer." It also removes all armor ratings, and adds keywords for Survival and Frostfall. Thanks

tachanka6 released JK Interiors and Luminosity Patches
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82161
"Simply forwards "Has Water" and "Show Sky" records when using JK interiors alongside Luminosity" Thanks

Let's see... xStrawberryEclair released three today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
The old cat likes that Berry makes some of the best "normal" presets. No H-Cups slapping you in the face if you run :steammocking: This is her 5th "normal" athletic body, a "Megapack" which is all 25 of her current presets, and a high poly face. Have a cookie

Kiddgimmick released A Canticle Tree
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82182
"A Model and Texture Replacer for the Canticle Tree" An interesting rather sinuous trunk, would benefit from 3D leaves, but a very nice replacer. Keep in mind if you use any of the house mods that add "pink trees" this will update those models as well, so load this below any house mods with pink trees.

And finally, the prolific Pfuscher released 20 new mods last night
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... files&BH=1
You'll have to look... way too much to describe.

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

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 7th of Morning Star and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons are full, the goddess' crazy puppies are causing all sorts of mischief, and the old cat hopes you listened to his warnings. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and you are safe for now. Anyway, excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires are rebuilt. You should cover your tankards for a bit. This tends to get a tad dusty... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend with happy fires. They warm more than the room as this one's mother used to say. Now to scrub the kettles and draw fresh water...

Brew of the day is Miami espresso, and the biscuits are Verona. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods with all the bimbos, himbos, patches and goofs we've come to expect. Let's see what catches the eye today over a fresh cuppa...

jeromeJrm released ENB Complex material guide for creators as a modders resource. Thanks

markdf and piranha91 are working on a synthesis patcher and advanced taxonomy power that extend Hunterborn for new creatures. This is a ground up recreation of the Zedit patcher using syntheses and Mutagen. Tracking for now


PSBoss released New Vaermina Statue (NSFW)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81944
"New Vaermina Statue Replacer (Female - Not Lore Friendly). 1-2k & 2-4k Textures"
Not saying a word... other than she's facing the wrong way in the pics LOL

Demon9ne released Collect Ivy SSE Adjusted
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82172
"Several adjustments and fixes for Collect Ivy SSE" The old cat thinks the "fixed list" was really well thought out. This is an edited LE port. Have a cookie

cisi80 released Guards armor, and Tera Armors Bodyslide files... Thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/36933855?tab=user+files

coldsun1187 released two more jiggles for the pantheon
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/9762372?tab=user+files

Spaghetti's Cities - Riften
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82228
"This mod provides a lightweight, compatible, and FPS friendly overhaul to Riften!" Low res clutter to dress up Riften. Not to the old cat's taste, but worth a look.

Xtudo released Forgotten Dungeons - Unique rewards SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82211
"New unique adventure rewards. Three Swords and four Greatswords. 4K-2K. ESL." Nice model choices :steamthumbsup: have a cookie

And we'll finish up with Graceful Aging - Improved Age Maps by AurianaValoria1
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82216
"Improves Skyrim's age maps, making them appear more accurate to their supposed ages. Currently for maleheaddetail_age40, but more will be added with time/interest. "

Not bad if maybe a little too forgiving. Skyrim is supposed to be a harsh land. To me they look a little young for 40.

And that will do for today. The ale was delivered on time, and the fresh batch of mead is ready so drink up. We're serving medallions of wolf marinated in brandy and served over diced roast potatoes with a poached egg on top drizzled in a tart Jazbay reduction for the early meal. Wolf chops with twice baked garlic potatoes and sauteed carrots for the late meal and a hearty stew of spotted dog as well. Everything is fresh... The full moons always make for good hunting. Ah'vrie has no reservations about harvesting a few of the Goddess' crazy strays.

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! :steamhappy:

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 8th of Morning Star and a very quiet night at the inn. The blessed moons are waning gibbous tonight so the goddess' crazy puppies should quiet down tomorrow, but it's a good idea to be cautious for a few nights yet. Anyway, 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 40 new mods with all the jiggle and dangle we've come to expect. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat this day...

Krokl is still suffering from a sense of inadequacy. First it was chickens the size of pigeons, now it's skeevers the size of mice... Yeah, your game your way I guess. Pass

SadovnikMuller released Vanilla Hairs Fixes (EFM Compatibility)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82271
"Some fixes for vanilla hairstyles. No esp. Compatibility with Expressive Facegen Morphs." Just a few minor mesh fixes for vanilla hair that looks good. Thanks

Sheerie released Falskaar - SkyTEST Redux Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82311
"This is a small patch dealing with some conflicts between Falskaar by AlexanderJVelicky and SkyTEST Redux by XilaMonstrr." Thanks, but it would have been nice if you at least mentioned what got fixed...

AlchemicaMateria released three today. Patches for spell research, Charged Concentration spells, and Unattuned - Immersive Spell Failure.
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/1916561 ... files&BH=0

Not the first to introduce spell failure, but these are designed to work together. Worth a look. Thanks

cisi80 added BS files for Unplayable Faction Armor SE - 3BA, 3BA Vanilla Clothes and Armor.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Nice, thanks

Drengin released two more Solitude "House rework" mods
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/61542871?tab=user+files
Wake the old cat when the all in one is released... Nice work, worth a look

Speaking of Solitude, Haladoon released 2k-4k Solitude Throne Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82326
It's the vanilla throne without the gilding... Looks drab. Pass

Guitarninja2 released Dragonbroth Stew
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82297
Okay, the old cat could see stewing a dragonbone for broth, and then using the broth in other recipes. but if it's just broth why does it look like sewer sludge. The old cat likes the concept, but the execution is lacking. At the very least it needs a few other ingredients and a very different model. YUCK!

And finally, Ellxe released Dainty Wives
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82261
"ESL flagged. Beauty overhaul of 25+ marriable females in Skyrim! Uses your default body and textures." The sculpting is nice, and consistent but this is another eye candy overhaul. Pretty much all of them end up looking twenty something and cute.

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Tirdas the 10th of Morning Star and a quiet predawn at the inn. Excuse please while Ah'vrie tends the fires and puts fresh water to the boil for our most honored guests...

Brew of the day is Stockholm Lungo, and our biscuits today will be Apricot Verona. Checking the hot sheets we have 41 new with all the usual jiggles, dangles, patches and goofs. Lete's see what catches the eyes of an old cat this day over a fresh cuppa...

XirconiaSoulbleeder released Tranquil Menu Replacer and Music (Lewd) Welcome, but no link required for an NSFW menu replacer.

LilyValley807 released Werewolf Sounds Revised
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82397
"Adjusts the sfx to be more wolfy" Not bad... Not as loud or dragonish as some. Thanks

Nabir released Helgen - No Fires No Smoke
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82408
"This mod eliminates the fires and smoke from the External Helgen cells after Alduin's attack." Obviously will conflict with Helgen Reborn, but The old cat totally likes the concept here. No town can burn forever... stupid vanilla oversight. Thanks, have a cookie

With the updated DAR release yesterday this is a timely mod...

Ershin released Animation Queue Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82395
"Fixes the queue getting overloaded when a lot of animations are queued for loading at the same time" This is from the author of the upcoming "Open Animation Replacer" and the old cat has to totally admit he has no idea if this is still needed, or was included in yesterdays update. We love choice, so thanks but get back to work on OAR

ModpocalypseGaming released Lootable Static Food and Potions
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82420
"This mod uses Base Object Swapper to replace static Food and Potions with collectable versions." Yes please... have a cookie. This removes one of the reasons the old cat completely ignores some player homes. He hates all the static @$#! yes he does.

HyliosSykes released HS Solitude - The Winking Skeever
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82417
"Overhauls the Winking Skeever in Solitude" An interesting twist... The old cat sort of likes the bard's stage. It does add some useful features like alchemy and enchanting tables and a bath... quite a bit of clutter though, and the stage could have used a step or two. Stiull we love choice, and this is an alternative to JK's worth a look.

Lets see... RemmyKun released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... user+files
Ugly 2D Roots No More - Trama Root, and Less Bright Vvardenfell 3D Plume for ENB

The 3d plume mod is a standalone mod released with Sheson's permission and obviously will need to overwrite Dyndolod resources if they are used together. DLed

Rally's Display Cases
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/81764
"Texture replacer with fixed meshes for display cases. Different wood colors, glass types and resolutions available. Includes optional Base Object Swapper version." Looks really good in dark wood. The old cat would have liked to see a clearer glass option.

4thUnknown released Flame Atronach SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82382
"Flame Atronach redesign (no .esp)" To be honest, this is the first replacer mod the old cat has seen that is a distinct improvement over vanilla and most other replacers. Not sure about the unicorn horn helmet lol, but the this is a keeper. Instant download for the ld cat. Well done, have another cookie.

And finally, Wizkid converted Rally's wonderful Solsteim landscapes for use with complex parallax

Rally's Solstheim Landscapes Complex Terrain Parallax Edition
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82383
"This is the ENB Complex Terrain parallax version of the magnificent Rally's Solstheim Landscapes"

We love Wizkids "ultrafixed" mods around here, however I have the same problem with this as several other parallax mods, as well as some 4k and 8k replacers that oversharpen... That is, "too much of a good thing" The sand on the beaches just looks wrong; too spiky, too noisy, too rough... Choose your own adjectives. Sand doesn't ever look like that, even wet sand. Hard pass for old cats... Unless the new ENB control panel allows for varying the percentage of tessellation.


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

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 11th of Morning Start, and another quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it's once again time to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water put to the boil.

Brew of the day is Insperazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are Toll house, but we'll bake some fresh cookies a little later. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see if anything catches the eye over a fresh cuppa...

Aardvark1998 released Infusion Smithing
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82480
Another thinly veiled excuse for crafting OP weapons and armor without enchanting. :steamfacepalm:

ImperialAgent1992 is still fixated on making CC backpack variants
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82504
Well I guess everyone needs a hobby. Not thrilled

CyberRumor released Warmer Dwemer Lights
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82507
"Make lights in Dwemer dungeons have a warmer hue. Requires Base Object Swapper" Why a blue green bulb would make an orange torch light is a true Dwemer mystery. You're game your way. PASS

DaimyoTaiShi released Flame Atronach SE - Variants by Aewin
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82439
Call this a WIP as at this time it only adds vanilla to 4th's replacer. Hopefully more to follow as the concept is nice.

RemmyKun released High Poly Trama Roots
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82499
""Trama Root" plant from Solstheim, now high poly! No .esp " And nicely done. Have a cookie, It would be nice if there was also a darker texture choice, but nice

markuskarttunen1 released Falmer Rag Animation and Texture Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82446
"There are three animated meshes that ship with DLC01 that aren't referred to in the base game, but at least one of them is used in other mods. This mod fixes the spasms and a small texture alpha error present."

An interesting fix... Changes the animation to act like tree leaves. Looks better but you won't see this in game anyway unless you use The Blackest Reaches SE

mnikjom released Cloaks of Skyrim - Ownership Fixes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82474
"Fixed incorrect ownership from Cloaks of Skyrim." Picking nits but why not.

Skyking2020 released Skyland Happy Little Tree Bark
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82491
"New tree bark textures for Happy Little Trees along with firewood and chopping blocks. The textures are offered in 1k, 2k, and 4k options." We love choice... and these look quite good. Have a cookie

AlaxoucheModding released Happy Little Trees - Ivy on Trees (Base Object Swapper)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/82469
"A simple little mod that adds some ivies to the trees of Happy Little Trees for more diversity in the game!" Introduces three additional variants of HLT trees with ivy growing on them. You'll want to read the mod page. Uses BOS to limit and vary the distributions. Looks well thought out. Worth a look, a read, and a cookie

We'll finish up with a solid shout out to jayserpa for Innocence Lost - Quest Expansion
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... mods/80974
Brought up and discussed yesterday by our lovely Gnewna.

"This mod provides new paths (both good and evil) to complete the first Dark Brotherhood quest" I do sort of want to try poisoning her wine :steammocking: 2 cookies, can't wait to check this out in game

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