The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - MODS & TWEAKS

[Neil79]

New mod released

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/48651/?

PFTP adds new Bandits, Forsworns, Warlocks, Necromancers, Skeletons and Thalmors to Skyrim Forts, Towers and some places originally too empties. This for having more immersion, logic and challenge, in a lore friendly way.

 

[Neil79]

lol nice

 

[Neil79]

Try installing the WATER mod in op and overwrite?
Have you followed the ini tweak instructions?

e.t.c

 

[Neil79]

I always seem to hit a wall with this game.

The more and more mods you add, the better the game becomes, but now I seem to have hit a point where it will CTD every 5 minutes.

Untick, deactive one mod at a time using nmm especially trom the last one and see if it CTD's

 

[Neil79]

ummm so i'm a bit daunted by the size of this thread and the amount of options.

Bought Skyrim recently via Steam sale. Never played it, RPG games are not my norm so what would simple mods would you recommend for someone new to the game?

I'd always recommend 5) SkyUI + Better Sorting + Categorized Favorites Menu - interface replacement for any new player!

One you get to grips of the game, you can then move onto the graphical updates ( Just not the DLC high res )

 

[Neil79]

Vivid Landscapes
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49344/?

I'm running my game with mods like Smim, Better Dynamic Snow, Distant Decal Fix, Vandr Presents - HD Imperial Tower, Ruins Clutter Improved and
Skyrim HD - 2K Textures.

Will test now



xVivid Landscapes - All in One - BSA archive 1024
+
xVivid Landscapes - All in One - NON ENB patch for 1024

 

[Neil79]

Deleted foot prints in the snow as it can cause a slight performance issue or stutter due to extra scripts running for all the ai

 

[Neil79]

Have included the latest Vivid Landscapes - All in One 1024, though you can use the higher 2048 if you so wish

UV improved, parallax enhanced meshes.

 

[Neil79]

Installed 40 mods and started playing Skyrim for the 1st time! Thanks for the links in OP. I'm just wondering, now that I need to run skse_loader instead of the Skyrim launcher, what's the best way to run it through steam? Do I have to add it as a non-steam game or?

Most likely, though I don't use steam for Skyrim i'm afraid

 

[Neil79]

Does that mod work ok for you ?

It was weird on my system, rocks would look fine until I was right on top of them and then they would change shape.

Yep works perfectly, did you install the patches and optionals? ( Ignore that if you have already )

 

[Neil79]

Can't wait to try Immersive First Person view with UNP strap on!

 

[Neil79]

Now all you need is a good strap on!

Will add to most list soon, i'm installing some dirty mods

 

[Neil79]

The almighty ebony strap on!

 

[Neil79]

Goes well with my new Legendary Dragon Armour

 

[Neil79]

Most of the best recommended mods are in the op topic

 

[Neil79]

Cheers, will test it tonight

 

[Neil79]

Pff why should I help you

Just go through the recommended list in the main topic and choose which one suits you , all that you have mentioned is there

 

[Neil79]

Is anyone using STEP and Climates of Tamriel and Whiterun Trees? CoT sounds like it could clash with Wet and Cold but they don't mention each other in the descriptions.

I don't use STEP I'm afraid, that's the problem with Climates of Tamriel it tends to clash with many different mods. I used to use it myself until I went with RCRN.

It also clashed with Realistic Lighting, such a pain in the ***

 

[Neil79]

Haha, you sod.

Is the main topic up to date though? Not able to do proper research as I'm at work and I'm running out of tea...

Yep, updated as of Jan 2014

I'll update as much as I can, usually people give me a shout anyway of a mod they've enjoyed. As you can see though some of the mods had to be deleted as they caused issues down the line or clash too much with any better mods that've been released

By the way I'd highly recommend Skyrim HD and not installing the beth high res texture dlc. Just follow the guide mod by mod, if the mod doesn't suit you, skip to the next one

 

[Neil79]

Follow the guide man, follow the guide

Skyrim HD 2k textures + Vivid Landscapes + RCRN = Drool!