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==Mod Managing Programs== | ==Mod Managing Programs== | ||
Any modder should be using a proper mod manager such as Mod Organizer (MO) or Wrye Bash (WB). Please note that Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) is no longer supported by STEP. Using these programs is a must for any Mod Tester. The | Any modder should be using a proper mod manager such as Mod Organizer (MO) or Wrye Bash (WB). Please note that Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) is no longer supported by STEP. Using these programs is a must for any Mod Tester. The recommended and only supported manager for mod testing is Mod Organizer. It has proven more helpful for mod testing purposes. | ||
'''[[Guide:Mod_Organizer|Mod Organizer]]''' (recommended) | '''[[Guide:Mod_Organizer|Mod Organizer]]''' (recommended) | ||
Reading down the features list of Mod Organizer speaks for it. However, for mod testing it has some key advantages over Wrye Bash. | |||
' | * Creates a virtual Data folder, which means it will keep the Skyrim directory completely clean. | ||
* Installs mods in separate folders in its own directory, which translates to organized mods that are quick and easy to track down. | |||
* Ability to create multiple profiles without the need for a third party app. This is essential to mod testing. | |||
* Full control over BSAs and the ability to extract them during installation which is necessary for conflict resolution in mod testing. | |||
* Nexus integration for downloading, installing and upgrading. | |||
* Portable design that requires not installations. Just unpack and use. | |||
* Automatic program updating. No more need to keep track of MO's updates. | |||
* Mod version tracking and notification when mods are out-of-date. | |||
* Profile specific INI files with internal INI editor. No need to keep track of multiple INIs for multiple play-throughs. Also essential for mod testing. | |||
==Skyrim Installation Swapper / Mod Organizer== | ==Skyrim Installation Swapper / Mod Organizer== |
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