The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - MODS & TWEAKS

Can someone give me an idea of mods to start with.

I currently have HD textures & COT.

There are so many mods out there don't know where to start.
 
dave1983 said:
Can someone give me an idea of mods to start with.

I currently have HD textures & COT.

There are so many mods out there don't know where to start.
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I think what neil has done for mod suggestions and what order to install them is very well done for first time user and veterans, you should see some of the step guides, it takes days to get everything just so :). Have a look through the list and install what takes your fancy or find something simular on the nexus. Here is my setup at the moment but it does not show all the texture mods i have installed as well

GameMode=Skyrim

Skyrim.esm=1
Update.esm=1
Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp=1
Dawnguard.esm=1
Unofficial Dawnguard Patch.esp=1
HearthFires.esm=1
Unofficial Hearthfire Patch.esp=1
Dragonborn.esm=1
Unofficial Dragonborn Patch.esp=1
DynamicLoot.esm=1
SPERG.esm=1
SMPC.esp=1
HighResTexturePack01.esp=0
HighResTexturePack02.esp=0
HighResTexturePack03.esp=0
ENB Snow FX.esp=1
Orc&ElfFix4TBBP.esp=1
Improved Combat Sounds v2.2.esp=1
randomthunder.esp=1
mintylightningmod.esp=1
Auto Unequip Ammo.esp=1
Better Skill and Quest Books Names.esp=1
CalienteVanillaArmorTweaks.esp=1
DungeonQuestAwareness.esp=1
Skyrim Flora Overhaul.esp=1
RaceMenu.esp=1
RaceMenuPlugin.esp=0
SkyUI.esp=1
MinimalHUD.esp=1
1nivWICCloaks.esp=1
DynamicLoot_DB.esp=1
DynamicLoot_DG.esp=1
imp_helm.esp=1
imp_helm_dawn.esp=1
imp_help_dbrn.esp=1
OCR-Fixes.esp=1
ERSO 09 - Vendor Trainer Quest-giver protected USKP.esp=1
OBIS.esp=1
OBISDB.esp=1
Bandit Patrols.esp=1
Distant DetailHF.esp=1
SkyRealism - Grass.esp=1
SFO - Dragonborn.esp=1
DarkReplacer.esp=1
aMidianborn_Skyforge_Weapons.esp=1
WarmongerArmory_Vanilla.esp=1
WarmongerArmory_DLC.esp=1
WarmongerArmory_LeveledList.esp=1
DynamicLoot_WarmongerArmoryLL.esp=1
Bound Armory.esp=1
ForgottenMagic_Redone.esp=1
SPERG.esp=1
SPERG-DG.esp=1
SPERG-DB.esp=1
Bound Armory Rebalance - SPERG.esp=1
Beards.esp=1
Brows.esp=1
BVFE_Serana.esp=1
Skyrim Unbound.esp=1
SkyFalls + SkyMills + DG + DB.esp=1
SkyFalls Dragonborn Small waterfalls.esp=1
WATER.esp=1
WATER DG.esp=1
WATER DB Waves.esp=1
RealisticNights+DB+DG.esp=1
Bashed Patch, 0.esp=1
SleepingDangers-SandsofTime.esp=1





What i tend to do is play the game for a bit vanilla and see what bugs you, water looks crap then goto nexus do a search for water and try them out, same for trees, want more mobs or bigger badder dragons. There are so many mods to choose from but neil has given a good solid base to work from IMO ;)
 
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dave1983 said:
Can someone give me an idea of mods to start with.

I currently have HD textures & COT.

There are so many mods out there don't know where to start.
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Bare in mind you should choose what is important to you.

If you don't like playing a Mage class for example, why would you want to install mods that improve that aspect of the game?
 
dave1983 said:
Can someone give me an idea of mods to start with.

I currently have HD textures & COT.

There are so many mods out there don't know where to start.
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This is my current installation, still modding it up.

skyrim.jpg
 
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I think I might add ENB to my game after all. Might try one of the lesser versions like Sharpshooters.

I give it a proper go tomorrow but will have to check each of my mods one by one to see if they are ENB version or not.
 
UltraDad said:
Just had a look through your mod list iron and its perfect for Serenity ENB http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51343/?. You only need the ELE lighting module and the enb textures and water color for Realistic water 2. It ran realy well on my system so it should fly along on yours :)
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Thank you, will give it a go and see. Just want my warrior girl to look pretty. :p

I noticed you are using XP32 with CBBE, these two work together well?
 
Well i got bored of trying Sands of time, great mod but a bit buggy. I need more monsters so more monster i shall have, loaded up all my bad boy monster mods, bash patched it and it seems to be running ok :eek:, played for a 1hr and a half with no crashed and lotsa mobs :D

GameMode=Skyrim

Skyrim.esm=1
Update.esm=1
Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp=1
Dawnguard.esm=1
Unofficial Dawnguard Patch.esp=1
HearthFires.esm=1
Unofficial Hearthfire Patch.esp=1
Dragonborn.esm=1
Unofficial Dragonborn Patch.esp=1
DynamicLoot.esm=1
SkyMoMod.esm=1
SPERG.esm=1
HighResTexturePack01.esp=0
HighResTexturePack02.esp=0
HighResTexturePack03.esp=0
ENB Snow FX.esp=1
Orc&ElfFix4TBBP.esp=1
Improved Combat Sounds v2.2.esp=1
randomthunder.esp=1
mintylightningmod.esp=1
Auto Unequip Ammo.esp=1
Better Skill and Quest Books Names.esp=1
CalienteVanillaArmorTweaks.esp=1
DFB - Random Encounters.esp=1
DungeonQuestAwareness.esp=1
Immersive Battles.esp=1
Immersive Brigands.esp=1
Immersive Dawnguard.esp=1
Immersive Dragonborn.esp=1
Immersive Factions.esp=1
Immersive Mercenaries.esp=1
Immersive Patrols.esp=1
Immersive Travelers.esp=1
Immersive Werewolves.esp=1
Populated Lands Roads Paths.esp=1
Skyrim Immersive Creatures.esp=1
Skyrim Immersive Creatures - DLC2.esp=1
High Level Enemies - SIC.esp=1
Skyrim Flora Overhaul.esp=1
RaceMenu.esp=1
RaceMenuPlugin.esp=0
SkyUI.esp=1
MinimalHUD.esp=1
DynamicLoot_DB.esp=1
DynamicLoot_DG.esp=1
imp_helm.esp=1
imp_helm_dawn.esp=1
imp_help_dbrn.esp=1
OCR-Fixes.esp=1
ERSO 09 - Vendor Trainer Quest-giver protected USKP.esp=1
Monster Wars.esp=1
OBIS.esp=1
OBISDB.esp=1
Bandit Patrols.esp=1
Distant DetailHF.esp=1
SkyRealism - Grass.esp=1
SFO - Dragonborn.esp=1
DarkReplacer.esp=1
aMidianborn_Skyforge_Weapons.esp=1
WarmongerArmory_Vanilla.esp=1
WarmongerArmory_DLC.esp=1
WarmongerArmory_LeveledList.esp=1
DynamicLoot_WarmongerArmoryLL.esp=1
Populated Cities Towns Villages.esp=1
Bound Armory.esp=1
ForgottenMagic_Redone.esp=1
SPERG.esp=1
SPERG-DG.esp=1
SPERG-DB.esp=1
Bound Armory Rebalance - SPERG.esp=1
Beards.esp=1
Brows.esp=1
BVFE_Serana.esp=1
Alternate Start - Live Another Life.esp=1
SkyFalls + SkyMills + DG + DB.esp=1
SkyFalls Dragonborn Small waterfalls.esp=1
WATER.esp=1
WATER DG.esp=1
WATER DB Waves.esp=1
RealisticNights+DB+DG.esp=1
Bashed Patch, 0.esp=1





I keep going back to Far Off ENB - Claymay - Performance Version http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/48144/?, it just runs so well and i love how the guy has done the nights :)
 
IronWarrior said:
Thank you, will give it a go and see. Just want my warrior girl to look pretty. :p

I noticed you are using XP32 with CBBE, these two work together well?
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Oh well yes i can recommend a few things for your pretty young thing ;), i like my girly warrior to jiggle and bounce her way around skyrim killing monsters :D. My install order is CBBE and bodyslide 2 and outfit studio http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49015/?.I was gonna try and go into detail but some of the files TBBP (breast and butt animations) are from lovers lab http://www.loverslab.com/topic/15221-rel-new-updates-nov-28th-tender-bbp-a-new-bbp-simulation/page-9#entry388360 and you use the XP32 skeleton so the animations work. I think the easiest way to get it working is to use one or both of these mods,Remodeled Armor for CBBE Bodyslide and BBP by ChronoTrigger77 http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25259/? and OCR - Omnisway Clothing Replacer - CBBE BodySlide BBP TBBP http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49286/?. They explain step by step how to install the mods to get your lady looking her best.
 
Finally added 20+ mods and it looks great anyone try the FFXA Enb Mod? i had to tweak the contrast and exposure everything looked to shiny, apart from that happy with it so far :)
 
Well I tired to install that ENB mod but when I started the game, it gave me the error no game was found but started anyway and when I loaded my game, I had no mods installed, it was basic Skyrim.

That scared me so I uninstalled all it again. :/

And jesus christ Ultra, them mods will take some work to install. lol

I didn't think you could use the bouchy boobs mod with CBBE?

Does anyone know of any mods that covers crafting and skills, like all-in-one jobs?
 
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IronWarrior said:
Well I tired to install that ENB mod but when I started the game, it gave me the error no game was found but started anyway and when I loaded my game, I had no mods installed, it was basic Skyrim.

That scared me so I uninstalled all it again. :/

And jesus christ Ultra, them mods will take some work to install. lol

I didn't think you could use the bouchy boobs mod with CBBE?

Does anyone know of any mods that covers crafting and skills, like all-in-one jobs?
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Well this one CCO covers everything you need for crafting but dont use it myself http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49791/?. Or there is one in SPERG which is what i use as it also does a great job of rebalancing perks as well http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24445/?

Its not as hard as it looks tbh, just try it with CBBE installed and the clothing mod i linked to. After you have installed TBBP and XPMS32 all you need to do is go into calentines tool folder inside you data folder, go into bodyslide and use the oufit studio. All you need to do is select a TBBP body type like so and then click on build to make the body you are gonna use, loads of presets you can preview the body type and adjust it to your needs ;)



Next you select your group of clothes/armours that you want to fit your body type in build multi groups and let it do its thing



Just select the TBBP models and its done, Just make sure you have FNIS installed http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/11811/? and it will make sure your animations are working correctly



Click on update and your good to go. Once you done it a few times it gets easy to install the mods. After that the next upgrade for major bounce and jiggle is the HDT physics which is a skse dll with makes hair move, breast and butt physics, your never gonna want to play first person again :D
 
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Oh yes where was i, ah i am having a great time in skyrim, this Monster Mod V12 and monster wars made skyrim a busy place, more monster than i can shake a stick at ;)

Big monster at 12 o clock, i am going in



Ouch :D



This guys a lump as well, cannot wait to see what else pops up and as i gain levels




Oh well back to work :p, Thief unlocks tonight so might have 1hr off from skyrim to try it out :)
 
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