Modding on the Spectrum

Gooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 17th of Hearthfires and a very quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are full tonight, you have been warned. The goddess' crazy puppies will be out in force the next few days. Stay safe out there. Anyway, 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Istanbul espresso, and the biscuits are Tate's lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new with plenty of jiggles, dangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye this day over a fresh cuppa...

GaiusFatCat released Pimped Up Rocks 2.0 SE as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129246
Uncompressed 8K textures, The old cat is not thrilled with the look of the weathered limestone in the AIO version, Version 3 has the choice of three colors and sharper normals.

Expect some feedback as the mod is tested in general use. Probably best to hold off a little while. The old cat expects a few changes / updates. It is a first mod. Very ambitious

Almalesbian released Immersive Lore Friendly AddItemMenu as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129380
"Renames the items and spells in the lovely AddItemMenu to ensure an immersive lore friendly experience!" ... Calling it a summons is less cheaty? Ooookay...

HalfbitShirlock released Imperial Castles of Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129327
"A complete design revamp of every Imperial fort, tower, and ruin in Skyrim, using a new tileset and hand-placed assets. A Northern Fortifications series mod" Sounds important right? ... They added crenelations to the fort tile sets. Now the common forts look a little more like fort dawnguard. Not a bad look actually. It looks much better on the towers than the walls, but worth a look. Thanks

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked yada yada, We-B-Open!

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 18th of Hearthfires and another quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons are gibbous and have set, but don't put those silver weapons away until the weekend. The moons are still to close to full for an old cat's comfort.
Anyway, it's 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 43 new with a few new modders taking center stage today... Always fun

Linkmaster13 released LM13 - Item Collection Tracking as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129521
"This mod adds a way to automatically track the items you have collected in an external spreadsheet." This is what happens when OCD hooks up with too much free time LOL. Ah'vrie thinks this one has had the museum in their load order far too long Thanks

KidNicaris released Dwarven Item Crafting as a first mod. Welcome.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129494
"This mod adds the ability to craft Dwemer cogs and gear at the forges. Combine them to make gyros and add rubies to gyros to create Centurion cores." Sooo, you can now craft Dwemer clutter, and the recipes require other recipes... What were we saying about tedium not equaling immersion?

CandyGrl24 released Whiterun's Corner as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129462
"Whiterun's Corner is a small atmospheric open place to stay for lonely adventurer" The old cat can't tell from the pics if this was the vanilla abandoned farm house on the road past the western watchtower or the author added one. This would honestly make a great starter place for a poor adventurer in a scarcity economy build. It does look like 'gathered' furniture. Okay, this one gets a cookie.

DoUevenCHIMbro released Another AI Slop Texture Pack as a second mod in 6 years
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129471
"Upscaled Textures " "I didn't like any of the existing upscales packs, so I just made my own" "I'll post screenshots and comparisons when I can be bothered"

A mishmash of upscaled textures using BC7 compression. This is a WIP that so far includes only architecture. I hope they decide to get serious and update the mod page accordingly. Some of the pics look good, but there's not enough to be recommended yet. Thanks

And finally last but... well it's last anyway

SKYKLF released SKYKLFS ALCHEMIST SHACK OVERHUAL.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129520
"This mod will create a quest for you to discover the fate of the Alchemist so that you may repair and claim his shack for your own." Not their first mod, but it is their first quest mod.

This one usually makes castles, and they tried to turn the shack into one LOL. Out buildings, a windmill, apiary, and a well... Real estate prices must be up in the rift. Now wandering alchemists are flipping homes Your game your way.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are... Where did Ah'vrie put that bloody mop. We-B-Open!

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 19th of Hearthfires, and divines be praised, the tyranny of the sun is broken, and open window weather has returned to Elswyer. It is a small thing perhaps, but this one sleeps much better with a cool night breeze. 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Capetown Lungo, and the biscuits are Tate's lemon cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 39 new mods, mostly jiggles and patches. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa... Maybe two

Jilvane released No Food or Ingredients in Barrels and Sacks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129616
"This mod involves removing foodstuffs and some ingredients from ordinary containers such as barrels, sacks, bags, crates and other such mundane objects." Their second mod, and not the first. Simply makes food items less available when playing in survival mode. Thanks

BansheePanda released Northern Roads - Remix as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129603
"Northern Roads is a wonderful mod, but I've never been the biggest fan of all the clutter it adds. So I took it upon myself to try and make a replacer that only has the roads." Original mod required of course. Thanks

Enodoc released A Steward for Dawnstar
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129588
"Dawnstar's Housecarl will now also serve as Steward for any quests which require that position." A tiny mod that addresses the fact that Dawnstar has no steward. So basically the Jarl's housecarl will sign the bounty letters. It's the little things that matter thanks

Glanzer released two today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Glan ... ameId=1704
Both address things that glow where they shouldn't based on soft subsurface scattering. for use with or without an ENB. This has bothered many, including certain old cats, tracking to add to Ah'vrie's next build. Have a cookie.

knightradiant2 released Pearls and Clams - Base Object Swapper
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129611
"Replaces clams, oysters, and pearls with new high poly versions! Uses Base Object Swapper to randomly distribute the new models across Skyrim and Solstheim."

Seems a bit overkill not to simply do a replacer, but this mod uses BOS to randomly distribute new models of each. Why not? Thanks

Let's see... markuskarttunen1 released Disabling of Decals - Forgotten Vale
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129567
"Removes the wacky decals off from the surface of the Frozen Lake in the Forgotten Vale - No more burning ice and dirty dragon feet." Well they are silly LOL, Thanks, have a cookie

and we'll finish up with Dynamic Cubemaps - Additions by imnotfamous
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129583
"Some additional Dynamic Cubemaps based on Physically Based database." Adds gold, marble, and limestone cubemaps. Thanks

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 Fredas the 20th of Hearthfires and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits are white chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 31 new with a bit more jiggle than substance. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa...

Xiang6666Baxiren released Sensible Campfire Crafting as their second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129669
"Changes the contents of the "crafting" power from Campfire, removing some of the craftables while changing the cost of others."

Your game your way. This one misses the whole point of being able to craft minor low quality gear in the field. We were all young once... they will learn

kundrun released Block Crafting And Furniture Use in Dungeons
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129657
"Using the power of BTPS, this mod adds a filter to prevent you from activating any furniture in dangerous locations"

That's what you get for spamming wildly with your pointy stick, you could try aiming. But thanks, your game your way.

EnaEaton released Bathing in Skyrim - Follower Quest Tweaks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129623
"I decided to limit the conditions for the bathing dialogue to followers." The old cat likes this concept, he always turned off the dialog option as being unimmersive. The only downside to this script tweak is custom followers not part of the vanilla follower faction will not get the dialog with out a patch... That's a fair trade in this ones opinion. Have a cookie

dBottle released Lore Friendly Embershard
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129655
"Small additions to make Embershards exterior feel a bit more used and occupied." Because without a small tent no one will use, and hanging lanterns no one can reach we're not lore friendly enough. Oookay. LOL your game your way. Thanks

And finally we'll finish up with the mod that got away...

Lakeside Village Player home by Twistyone
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129624
"Player home for collectors in a beatiful idilic surrounding, between Riverwood and Falkreath"

"I made this primarily for my own (12th) and final playthrough. I wanted a peaceful place to store all my collectables. Then i got carried away a bit with the village. Not sure how well the village will function, but it seems to be ok. There are 3 vendors, a pub and a couple guards."

Well it started as a player home and ended up as a town LOL It's actually quite nicely done if a bit 'too much' without the right back story. We love choice. Thanks

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

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 21st of Hearthfires and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Actually Ah'vrie woke early to the smell of moisture. He thinks a storm is coming yes he does. Anyway, excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You may want to cover your tankards for a bit. This can get a tad dusty... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to start the weekend with happy fires, and a happy fire needs to breathe. Now to compost the ash, tend the garden, scrub the kettles, and put fresh water to the boil... The life of an innkeeper is exciting yes?

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits will be fresh Oatmeal sour cherry in a little while, the ovens are still warming up. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods. Mostly jiggles, with a few dangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Lets see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa. Definitely a fresh cuppa

kinkeultimo released Diversified Spell Learning as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129712
"This mod aims to overhaul the way a mage type character aquires new spells that feels more true to the archetype, while staying low time investment, balanced and aiming for good compatability."

You'll want to read the entire mod page. Ah'vrie agrees with a lot of the author's points, but not so much his solution. Playing a mage using 'Spell research' it (as the author says) turns your game into an overly complicated research simulator... True. This author is trying to keep the flavor of Spell research, but speed the process so you can actually play the game as a mage. Worth a read, it's very tough to balance ease and immersion. This is a WIP, and we wish them luck finding that illusive balance. Thanks

olivierbest released Raven Rock Mounted Heads - Base Object Swapper
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129719
"Swap wall mounted head in raven rock by morrowind creatures."

Not a bad idea. Some of the heads didn't center correctly on the plaque, and the old cat is not sure he would have included frost giants, but worth a look. Thanks

Grimus4's Shiv Remesh And Retexture 2K
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129686
"A Remesh and Retexture of your favourite Crime tool" \

Because even an improvised pointy stick needs a little love from time to time. This is actually quite well done. The wrap could use a bit more detail. Downloaded to endorse. Thanks

And that brings us to our mod of the day... And it's worthy. Sound the trumpets, beat the drums, and summon the dancers

Edmond's Immersive Needs ESL - The Lightest Weight Needs Mod for the Future
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129738
"Developed over the last 6 years this is the lightest weight Needs mod on Nexus that sacrifices nothing in features. Due to the use of KID and SPID patching and load order micromanagement are going to be a thing of the past. All vanilla food items will work always and includes out of the box support for all the popular mods that add new food items."

This seems a very comprehensive yet light weight mod. It does not cover diseases other than adding 'anemic' when you don't eat a balanced diet. This should work well with Diseased Remastered and Extended SSE, but that's 'not' what I would call a light weight mod. I asked the author if he would consider a light weight disease module add on.

It also does not include bathing, but bathing in Skyrim is still available.

And that will do for today. We had fresh casks of ale delivered last night, and the new batch of mead is ready so this one hopes you're thirsty. We're serving medallions of dry aged venison, marinated in brandy, and served on bed of roast diced potatoes and caramelized onions with a poached egg on top for the early meal. Grilled wolf chops in a tart Jazbay reduction with sauteed carrots and a twice baked potato for the late meal, and as always we'll have a hearty stew simmering away for those that need to ward the chill.

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!

Gooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Sundas the 22nd of Hearthfires and a very still predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are Ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 50 new mods with plenty of bounce to the ounce as always. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

We'll start with something unusual for the old cat. A couple of patches

Jman1992 released Improved Immersive Tempering Titles for Adamant Smithing Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129825
"Adjustment of the tempering titles for the 10 temper stages from the Adamant Smithing Addon." It's a minor nitch patch, but it's nice to recognize when someone makes a minor change, and it makes perfect sense. Nicely done, have a cookie

Wired1up released Particle Lights - FYX Temple of Mara Ornament
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129811
"Adds particle lights to the ornament at the Temple of Mara. Requires FYX - The Temple of Mara." There are very few particle light mods the old cat is not using, but this one makes no sense... a divine relic on the exterior of a building in the city of thieves? Just saying. LOL. Your game your way.

Temryuu released Kintama Castle
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129803
"Large Akavir themed Estate home in The Reach, frozen in time by its eternal Guardian Spirits - awaiting a new master to claim it."

A vacation spot for your samurai. akostic5's going to love this place. Very zen. Thanks, but not for old cats.

dBottle released Lore Friendly Evergreen Grove
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129821
"Very small additions to Evergreen Grove to make the location a bit more interesting." The old cat really doesn't understand how adding first era ruins where they have absolutely no context can be considered a lore friendly addition, but your game your way. Thanks

ImperialWatchman released Watchman's Silent Moons Camp
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129824
"A lore-friendly and Immersive Exterior and Interior Overhaul of Silent Moons Camp. This location is ESL-flagged."

Well the description's a lie. It's an exterior overhaul all right, as well as an extensive interior overhaul. The 'camp' seems to have grown into a complete underground merythic complex. the only thing missing are the draugr. Worth a look, it's actually nicely 'over' done. Your game your way. Thanks

And finally Forts of the Old Empire by Spifferino
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129754
"A high quality old-era Imperial fortress retexture that aims to deliver a grandiose and well-constructed aesthetic." These textures were intended to work with the recent 'Imperial castles' mod, but it's not required. Available in 1K, 2K, and 4K, with parallax version of each.

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!

Gooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 23rd of Hearthfires and wage slaves lament, the weekend is over. Hide if you can or work if you must it's Morndas again. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is Capetown Lungo, and the biscuits are oatmeal raisin. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new, mostly jiggles and patches. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa.

Watcher0187 released Watcher's Enchant to What You Choose
"Place any enchantment on any item" Versions for vanilla and summermyst. Not the first and still not a good idea, No link and no cookie.

rhonjhonson released Disable Decapitation Animation
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129854
"Disable Decapitation finish move and execution scene." No information given as to why, and this looks like a very buggy workaround. The old cat can only speculate they want a slightly less mature game? Hard pass on this one.

Linkmaster13 released No Trees In Roads - Ulvenwald
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129894
"This mod moves tree models changed by Ulvenwald out of the road." Thanks.

Ah'vrie wonders if they walked every road in Skyrim looking for trees, or just moves one or two they tripped over?

Monkinsane released Hunterborn Forbidden Prey - Survival Mode Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129864
"Adds Hunger Values to Forbidden Prey's Food." Oookay, Does eating a Nord provide more warmth than eating an Argonian? Inquiring minds really don't want to know. Thanks?

And finally Snazzy Black Briar Lodge by gutmaw of course
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/128330
"Overhaul of the interior and exterior of Black Briar Lodge"

"Oh...and now you can purchase Black Briar Lodge as a player home (Optional 6-bed childrens' room with Hearthfires support)!!"

And it's no longer boring and empty... This actually works out to be a fairly nice larger size player home. This one is worth a look and 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 Tirdas the 24th of Hearthfires and divines be praised we have survived another Morndas. Always a good beginning to the week. Anyway, the blessed moons have set 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits are Chocolate chunk. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new mods, mostly jiggles, dangles, patches, and pointy sticks as usual. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

lzluuu released Replace all male Draugr with Female Draugr as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129971
Riiight... Your game your way. Moving right along

GonceptGosting released What if magic heavy as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130002
"Each spell held in your hand will carry hefty penalty of -50 to your maximum carry weight, conversely having a spell in both hands is additive and dual wielding will incurring a whopping penalty of -100 mysterious weight units." still moving right along

Bectile released Mammoth Babies for the Mournful Giant
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/123581
"Gives the vanilla mournful giant found in the volcanic flats some companionship" Bectile got a little carried away, and one baby mammoth, became three. There are requirements, so read the mod page carefully. A definite Awww, so cute mod have a cookie

dBottle released Lore Friendly Clearpine Pond
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129997
More ruin clutter of first era temples that don't exist... Your game your way. Pass

kuroishitam released Ingredients Have Description
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129755
"All alchemical ingredients now have description for more immersion. It shows the description when you hover over the ingredient. It will fade in and fade out, changing between the vanilla appearance and the new added description."

This is an interesting effect. The old cat questions the actual descriptions more then the mechanic though. There's only a few example pictures and the phrase 'a powerful ingredient' was already used several times, but an Interesting mod. Thanks. Have a cookie

Talos1s released Whiterun Roman Stone Floor 2k
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129945
"This is a Whiterun StoneFloor review" Verbose aren't they? This is their fourth Retex for Whiterun. The old cat has to be honest, it's an ugly, and unnatural color for slate, and way too shiny... Painted with greasy mud comes to mind. Pass but Your game your way

We'll finish up a mod by wSkeever taking the top slot again. The title is the description

Uncanny Luck - 100 Max Pickpocket Chance After Returning Skeleton Key
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130008
2 options... Get the blessing from the shrine, and it lasts 8 hours, Or, Have the buff issued by Nocturnal for returning the key as a passive power.

At first glance it seems really cheaty, but in the vanilla game the pickpocket chance is capped at 90%, This mod just resets the cap to 100%, after completing the TG quests. It does not change your skill, you still have to practice and take the perks to get better. This mod just 'returns' the luck we lost because of Mercer...

Requested in a reddit thread, and honestly, not a bad idea. This one gets a cookie too.

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 25th of Hearthfires and another quiet predawn here on warm sands. 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 brought to a boil...

Our brew of the day is classic Ristretto, and the biscuits are ginger zingers. Checking the hot sheets we have 39 new mods from all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or two.

YeiZoneX released Dovah Mod Manager as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130070
"This is a small, very simple manager for those who like to religiously install mods manually, like me. This tool will not do anything other than modify your plugin masterlist to re-arrange the load order. You install stuff manually and do your thing, then use this to enable or disable plugins and arrange their order."

Obviously this will need rigorous testing, but the concept of a minimal manager for manual modders is interesting and worth keeping an eye on. Thanks, have a cookie

asdawfasfdwfaf released shadow warrior effect disable or replace as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130028
"Disable or Replace black smog effect of shadow warrior perk. There are two replacement effects . Green and White."

Interesting. Ah'vrie actually likes the white effect. Like a wisp of smoke. Okay, this one gets a cookie, and thanks for not being a house in Riverwood

Let's see... Linkmaster13 spammed us with 6 new patches today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Link ... ameId=1704
Some are better than others but worth a peek. Thanks

Snazzy Interiors - Riften Bolli's House by gutmaw
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/129972
"His wife Nivenor is sick and tired of Bolli giving so much money to the needy, and has decided to update their home, inside and out!" Very snazzy. Nicely done as always.

And finally we'll finish up with wSkeever taking the top slot yet again.

A Shrine of Azura at The Shrine of Azura
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130094
"Adds a Shrine of Azura at the Shrine of Azura where you can get a Blessing of Azura." Works out of the box with Pilgrim, and Wintersun if you have BOS installed.

Works like the shrine on Solsteim. The empty alter at the statue did need a little love. Thanks. I'd give you another cookie, but your getting fat already

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

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 26th of Hearthfires and another sultry predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, 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 brought to a boil...

Brew of the day is from India, and the biscuits are chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 48 new mods, mostly jiggles and dangles today. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa. Definitely a fresh cuppa

CiobyKpK1 released Better Unique items - by Cioby as a first mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130113
Okay, not poking but; fairly OP buffs to unique armor sets while claiming not to be OP. :steamfacepalm: Thanks. Moving right along

Thumblesteen released MOODS - MAKE EVERY DAY FEEL SPECIAL
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130159
" lightweight plugin that will generate a new set of visual filters each time you wake up from sleep." It's random and lasts all day... not related to moods, or for old cats, but thanks.

JJerem released Orc Exiles - Bilegulch Stronghold
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130169
"An Overhaul of the Orc camp at Bilegulch mine, turning it into a fortified Orc Stronghold." It looks like they had fun, but this one screams noob as well. Multi layered stone walls with stockade fencing on top... Orcs? Not to mention this is in the rotation for the first thane quest (Falkreath) :steamfacepalm: moving right along.

Okay, lets get to the good stuff. We have three of note.

shazdeh2 released Workbench Containers
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130090
"Every crafting station is now a container, like Fallout 4!"

"When you approach a crafting station (alchemy, smithing, enchanting, cooking) you can press the Ready Weapon key (R with keyboard, X with gamepad) to access that workbench's container. Anything you put in that container, will be auto transferred to you when you use that workbench, and the excess is returned to it when you're finished. This will cut down on your inventory management."

The old cat's whiskers are twitching... This could solve a lot of safe storage issues in tiny houses/shacks that include crafting. This one gets a cookie, needs testing though. It will be even easier to forget where you dropped your crafting supplies.

CinnaMewRoll released Animated Dog Feeding SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130152
"A simple framework where a reasonable selection of vanilla food can be given to dogs and they'll play a new animation with fake animobjects." Because even stupid dogs deserve a treat. LOL. This one's a keeper. two cookies for the Awww factor alone. Downloaded for testing.

And finally Sensible Oculory Solution by wSkeever
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/130200
"Make the Mzark button (puzzle) make sense."

"The puzzle is exactly the way it was before, except now there is a pretty user interface to illustrate the logic of the buttons."

It's amazing what a difference this makes to the puzzle. Definitely watch the video. Skeever's right, all of us just spam the bloody buttons. This exposes the logic in a very natural 'dwemer' fashion. Simple, but definitely two cookie work.

Ah'vrie gave the top slot to Skeever, and rightly so, but honestly The old cat is looking forward to feeding the dogs more

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: