Modding on the Spectrum

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 15th of Last Seed and wage slaves lament. the weekend is over. Hide if you can, or work if you must, It's Morndas again. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it's once again time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored quests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Arpeggio Extra, and the biscuits are chocolate chip. Checking the hot sheets we have 54 new. Mostly Jangle and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two. Short answer, not too much.

RouMods released four 'first mods' today. Welcome
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/RouM ... ameId=1704
Restoring cut content and doesn't like interior ivy... This one gets a cookie LOL

Lordthered released Some soul gem ingredients as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159229
"A new way for use the filled black soul gems. Need the dawnguard dlc for the models of ingredients and nothing other, but i suggest any mod that make easy to obtain black soul gems" This is a follow up on their new recipe for soul stealer arrows mod.

Timely in light of the release of mods that make Reiklings and Falmer black souls. The old cat has a problem with the concept of crushing the gems into ingredients at the forge. Ostensibly that should release the souls. The 'other shoe' is there could be an argument made for the corruption of the players soul by ingesting a trapped black soul...
Your game your way

Firebeard17 released Notice Board - No Major Cities Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159209
"Removes the Notice Board specifically and markers associated with it from capital cities. ESL flagged." This was made as a 'patch' for use with missives. It drags the boards, markers, lighting...etc. underground and sets them initially disabled. Your game your way.

SubtlyLiminal released Subtly's Eyes Nouveaux Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/158982
"Additional eye colors to complement Novelyst's Eyes Nouveaux"

The old cat usually doesn't poke as we love choice here at the inn, but these are... Let's just say 50 shades of boring. Taste is subjective, and it's your game your way, so this one recommends you look for yourselves. Thanks

And that about does it today. SsergioA re-released their belly tat mod page in five different languages as five different mods... Oookay, If it makes you happy.

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 16th of Hearthfires and a sticky predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the flame.

Our brew of the day is Kahawa ya Congo, and the biscuits are fudge brownie cookies. Checking the hot sheets we have 46 new mods in the usual eclectic mix. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two...

DayneTreader released Enchantment Overhaul as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159321
Buffs enchanted items as expected. Lists other 26 mods as required... including CC content, and the AE download? Oookay. Thanks

ChthonicSquirrel released Gourmet Food Buffs Affect the Ring of Namira Their first. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159334
"Makes it so that the Gourmet food buff from the cookbooks affect the Ring of Namira's benefits from Artificer." Ah'vrie won't be joining this one for dinner, but thanks.

A quick shout out to filipebhalves for Lorindral Falls. For another 'magical location' thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159289

HybridAvenger released Double Weighted Food and AID today
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159292
"a Simple Mod that Doubles Weights of all Ingestibles"

But they just released Weightless Potions and Poisons yesterday? Oookay LOL

FremiBR released Scroll Categorization and Tweaks - Skypatcher
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159290
Categorizes and changes weight and value of scrolls for vanilla and modded spell packs.

Basically makes scrolls weight less, and cost less, in an effort to make them more useful?
Thanks, your game your way. (The old cat would still forget to use them )

Digsu released Bolund Buys Firewood
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159283
"This mod simply allows you to sell firewood to Bolund"

Fair enough, "will also stop his angry comments towards non-Nord players" Ah, but does it count as a favor quest towards Thaneship? inquiring minds want to know.

Vergis wallhorn candle
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159271
candlehornwall01 replace - no ESP

Interesting look, the old cat can't imagine what kind of animal it came from. Minotaur?

lilebonymace released Stormcloaks Fight With Thalmor and Penitus Oculatus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159287
"this mod makes any Stormcloak NPC (including guards in holds currently controlled by Stormcloaks) and any Thalmor or Penitus Oculatus NPC fight when they see each other."

This is interesting, the CW is already a joke, this could be fun for Thalmor patrols... Have a cookie. The old cat might add this just for the chuckles

We'll finish up today with Skyking Whiterun
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159113
"Skyking Whiterun is a complete texture overhaul for the City of Whiterun. Features include 1k, 2k, and 4k complex parallax textures, green and yellow grass options, 3d trellis meshes, and building meshes fixing some uv mapping issues, texture file paths, and the holes in front of War Maidens."

Well it's certainly has a unique look, and it's own set of inconsistencies. Way too many large trees for the old cat, but your game your way. Thanks

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 17th of Hearthfires and a restless predawn for the old cat. This usually means a storm is coming. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits will have to wait on this one visiting the markets a little later... Maybe oatmeal cranberry. Checking the hot sheets we have 40 new mods in the usual eclectic mix of jangles, patches, and pointy sticks. Lets see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

Poebelzockt released Tweak Ordinator Assassins Blade as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159402
"Changes the skill to work on ranged weapons too (bow & crossbow)"

Oookay, thanks for sharing. I'll assume this stacks with bow and stealth perks as well.

RouMods released No Volkihar Outfits on Regular Vampires
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159343
"This mod restores the Pre-Dawnguard Outfits for all Wild Vampires (Robes and sometimes Common Armor), while keeping the Volkihar Armor for all Vampires that belong to the Clan in any way." Not the first, but thanks, There's room on the pile

Revontulet's Restored Spectral Arrow
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159340
"Restores the Spectral Arrow spell by adding it to Conjuration leveled lists, allowing the tome for it to spawn in the shop menus for Phinis Gestor, Nelacar, and any court mage"

This can be used with Cutting room floor, but load below. The only questionable aspect is adding the ability to shoot through terrain objects. Sounds interesting, but does that mean you can target through... cave walls, using detect life spells? Needs testing. Thanks

Emotori7 released Tori's Inn Soaps
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159398
"I decided to make a new soap mod, with new meshes and texture, some texture designs"

Nice patterns. The old cat is not sure how he feels about the painted lettering. Thanks

Lets see... Alalu released Humble Riverwood Player Home Ownership Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159368

Ah'vrie always liked that little house, Very convenient if you start with Ralof. Conflicts with lots of other mods though. Thanks for sharing.

And finally Elryne released True Rustic Skyrim - ReShade
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159391
"Based off DahrkE's "True Shades of Skyrim" mod, this heavily tweaked version increases visual and aesthetic appearance by increasing image clarity, and enhancing the artistic ambience of Skyrim"

Taste is subjective. This reshade desaturates reds and greens, and noticeably pushes the color pallet into the blues. Much too grey for this old cat. Dreary is a fitting description, but it's not the old cat's game, and you might like dreary. 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 Turdas the 18th of Hearthfires and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, and it os once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Napoli, and the biscuits are lemon. Checking the hot sheets we have 32 new mods in the usual eclectic mix. Lets see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa or two.

electrofryed released Ring of Backpack Updated as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159474
"Ring of Backpack flagged ESL for AE" Original mod not required, Should have been named the ring of Atlas seeing as you can carry the world LOL PASS, but thanks

Agentriple released Wildlife Harmony as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159413
"Wildlife Harmony redefines Skyrim's wild animals as naturally non-hostile yet cautious inhabitants of the wilderness"

You'll need to read the mod page. This covers a lot, but the old cat agrees it gets very old when every critter goes out of their way to attack the player. Ah'vrie has been using ring of the sky for the same reasons. This might be a viable alternative. Interesting second mod. Needs testing. Tracking for now.

MyrandaMiller91 returns with two new mods today.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Myra ... ameId=1704
A saddle, and some tweaks for Frost. And a well reasoned set of buffs for the Rueful Axe.
Thanks, This is the same author that gave horse choices for Lucien's mount.

ImABotBeepBoop released Happy Little Accidents (no it's not the reshade)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159409
"A patched ESM for Happy Little Trees that removes a bunch of duplicates when using the Tree Size option. Should help with FPS and make DynDOLOD complain less."
"Apparently the regular ESP based version of Happy Little Shrubs does this too. But with it having a Base Object Swapper version I'd recommend just switching to that any ways."

Lets see... Pharzel released Raw Slaughterfish Meat...
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159431
"Now you can harvest raw slaughterfish meat from those pesky slaughterfish and cook it too" The old cat is completely confused by the mod page. It's seems to be a retex?

BerryBog released Falmer Ruins of Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159399
"Swaps a few trees, rocks, and plants with Falmer Ruins in The Pale, Falkreath, and The Rift using Base Object Swapper to add a touch of history to the land without touching cell records."

First of all they're Aylied or Snow Elf, not Falmer, and second they're a handful of crumbled arches not ruins. The locations are questionable, and It would be a totally different mod it there were actual ruins to explore. Nothing wrong with a little eye candy though. Thanks

TXTEC released Divergence - Skytone - Standing Stones
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159384
"This is a simple texture replacer for the standing stones." Basically makes the carvings reflect the name, more than the constellations. Your game your way. Thanks

And for our mod of the day... TOOOOOOOS!

Dragon Races of Skyrim by ToosTruus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/159377
"All dragon races have different tiers and sizes accordingly to Lore. Using Resources from the mod, Majestic Dragons." (Which is required for the resources) includes quite a few patches as well. Love the idea. Of course young dragons are smaller than ancient dragons.
This is another 'As it should have been' mod. 2 cookies, and downloaded for testing.

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!