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Template:Notice Small A Real Explorer's Guide to Skyrim

Skyrim is a great game, but it suffers terribly from a lack of life overall. Does the great empire really only consist of mini settlements with some farmers in them?
The cities are too small and underpopulated. Most of the towns seem deserted. Even its capital, Solitude, is smaller than the average city in Oblivion.

A Real Explorer's Guide (REGS) will provide players with a mod compilation that will finally turn Skyrim into a country that feels alive, without derailing from the original game's style.
You will not find any over the top mods here. Mods that had overpowered, non-fitting or broken contents were stripped from those parts.

Our goal is to bring you a modlist which you would like to use permanently in all of your next playthroughs.
REGS attempts to hold true to the intended spirit of the game and is generally lore-friendly.

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Introduction

A Real Guide to Skyrim is a STEP hosted guide, designed with three goals in mind:

• Providing users with some of the best landscape, city and quest mods.
• Maintaining Lore-Friendliness, meaning mods that differ greatly from the vanilla feel of the game will not be listed.
• Focusing on compatibility with other guides and mods.

REGS is mostly modular. It is your choice to install a mod or not, although it is strongly recommended to install everything.

On compatibility

REGS has been made explicitly compatible with - but not dependent on - the following compilations:

• Skyrim Revisited: Legendary Edition (special installation instructions & conflict resolution guide available here)
• STEP (both Core and Extended)

REGS has been made explicitly compatible with - but not dependent on - the following mods:

• Better Fast Travel - Carriages and Ships (incompatible with Touring Carriages, choose one of the two)
• Interior Lighting Mods
• Touring Carriages (incompatible with Better Fast travel, choose one of the two)
• Unofficial Skyrim Patches

N.B.: If a mod is not listed here it doesn't mean it is incompatible. 99% of Nexus mods are compatible with this pack, though some might need conflict resolution Ask in the forum if you're not sure.

REGS is incompatible with the following mods:

• Chimneys of Skyrim: Expanded Towns and Cities already adds chimneys, using this with it will cause clipping (Use Hearthfire Chimneys which is part of REGS).
• Open Cities Skyrim: Open cities is renown for being incompatible with most, if not all, city mods.

REGS has limited compatibility with the following mods:

• Enhanced Lighting and FX The Exteriors module is not compatible with Lanterns of Skyrim. Install either ELFX Exteriors OR Lanterns of Skyrim, not both. ELFX is otherwise compatible with REGS.
• Extensible Follower Framework If using Nightingale Hall Restored, Karliah will miss some follower dialogue although she otherwise works as intended. Read the descriptions at the Nexus for more information.
• Requiem This mod is incompatible with Realistic Room Rental Enhanced. Choose one of the two.

Pre-Installation Setup

If you are using NMM or Wrye Bash, we strongly encourage you to switch to Mod Organizer.

You will need to install the following utilities:

• BOSS v2.2.0
• BOSS Userlist Manager(BUM) v6.7
• TES5Edit v3.0.31 Experimental

Last notes before you begin:

1. Ensure that your current setup is running stable. Whether it is STEP, SRLE or your own custom modlist.
2. Install the REGS mods after the last mod in your mod manager program.
3. Ignore all the BOSS warnings about any of the REGS mods.
4. Never clean a mod listed in this guide unless it is mentioned.
5. Only install patches offered by a mod when REGS doesn't warn you not do it.
6. Read every sentence, even if you think it doesn't apply to you.
7. Remember: REGS is modular. You can choose to install whichever mods you like.

World Improvements

Foundation

Nernie's City and Village Expansion

Description: This mod aims to make the city and village exteriors of Skyrim feel more distinct, detailed and lively. For this guide, we will be using a modified version of this mod (available below). However the resources from the original mod are still necessary.
Author: Nernie
Version: 1.25 (Loose files)
Optionals: None.
Special Instructions: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):

• NerniesOptionalFiles folder
• NerniesCityandVillageReadme.txt
• NerniesCityandVillageExpansion.esp

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Skyrim Sewers

Description: Because every RPG should have sewers, and Skyrim is no exception.
Author: Viltuska
Version: 4.11
Special Instructions: You should not install this mod, but please download endorse it nonetheless to give credit to the original author. A modified and merged version is included in the REGS - Cities.esp that is available below.

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Windhelm Lighthouse

Description: After many hours of gameplay, I just figured out that Windhelm, a city with harbour, is missing a lighthouse! Well... I've just added it and it's located in North-East of Windhelm (map marker available).
Authors: MannyGT
Version: 1.1
Special Instructions: You should not install this mod, but please download endorse it nonetheless to give credit to the original author. A modified and merged version is included in the REGS - Cities.esp that is available below.

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REGS - Cities

Description: This mod is actually a merged and heavily modified version of Nernie's Cities, Skyrim Sewers and Windhelm Lighthouse. It has many new additions, fixes and a complete new navmesh made by CJ2311. This mod makes changes to: Solitude, Solitude outskirts, Solitude Docks, Whiterun outskirts, Windhelm outskirts and it also adds epic sewers to the 4 main cities.
Authors: Nernie, Viltuska, MannyGT, CJ
Version: 3.3
Mod Prerequisites: Nernie's Cities

Cities

Better City Entrances

Description: Better City Entrances is a mod that brings more details around the gate areas of the main cities, since those feel so empty in the vanilla game.
Author: Zebra0
Version: 1.0
Special Instructions:

• STEP and SRLE users should install only the main file Better City Entrances - All in One download.
• Touring Carriages should instead install only the Better City Entrances - REGS Compatible Version of the optional files section instead.

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Better Docks

Description: As the name indicates, this mod changes the docks of the 5 coastal cities of Skyrim.
Author: Zebra0
Version: 1.7 (Better Docks FOMOD installer)
Installer Options:

• REGS Compatible Version

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Dawn of Riften

Description: This mod turns Riften into what it should have been from start: The city of the thieves’ guild.
Author: BluePianoTwo
Version: 1.1
Special Instructions: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):

• Readmes folder

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Dawn of Windhelm

Description: This mod makes Windhelm match the descriptions that NPCs give of it.
Author: BluePianoTwo
Version: 1.2 (STANDARD EDITION)
Special Instructions:Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):

• readme folder

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Expanded Winterhold Destruction Ruins

Description: The Great Collapse is not presented well visually in-game. Winterhold is merely another small village, with a few damaged and abandoned houses. Yet the history of the hold tells you that this was once a major city in Skyrim that attracted travelers from across Tamriel. This mod expands the ruins to match the lore by adding several new buildings, a small (but neglected) market place and the remains of a great wall complete with gates.
Authors: Rhinala70 & phaota
Version: 2.23
Special Instructions: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):

• Expanded Winterhold Ruins.doc

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Understone Keep Fountains and Rubble

Description: Overhauls the three main open areas of the Understone Keep and one back room. The main areas are the Entry Hall, Main Hall, and Calcelmo's Hall.
Author: Venatoris
Version: 1.4

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Settlements

Expanded Towns and Cities

Description: The most comprehensive mod for changing the smaller towns. Unlike most other mods that aim to do the same, this one does it intelligently by hand placing a lot of elements, new buildings with functional interiors and working NPCs, instead of just putting trees everywhere.
Author: missjennabee
Version: 12.1
Optionals: ETaC - Patches
Installer Options: (Main File)

• Complete or Modular
• No Inns
• Do not install Dragon Bridge South (for compatibility with Fight Against the Thalmor)
• Inn Signs: User's choice
• Textures: User's choice

Installer Options: (Patches)

• Better Fast Travel
• Expanded Winterhold Ruins
• Falskaar
• Inns & Taverns
• Lanterns of Skyrim
• No Snow under the Roof
• Oblivion Realms Serie
• Static Mesh Improvement Mod

Special Instructions: LOOT Rule: ETaC - Complete.esp AFTER 3DNPC.esp
SR:LE users: Install every patch for which there is a mod in SRLE. BUM rule all these patches after EtaC - Complete.esp

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Immersive Settlements

Description: Like Expanded Towns and Cities, this mod also adds new buildings and clutter to the smaller towns. Only the Orc Strongholds module of the mod will be used since everything else is covered by other mods.
Author: Pymous
Version: 0.55
Special Instructions: Only install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):

• meshes (folder)
• textures (folder)
• Immersive Orc Strongholds.esp

TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)

• Immersive Orc Strongholds.esp (ITM:8, UDR:0)
  

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Raven Rock Expanded

Description: An expansion to Raven Rock, making it closer to town than settlement. Adding well fitting buildings and NPCs with unique schedules and AI, Morrowind style Banners, Ashlander camp, Travelers visiting etc.
Author: uglydemon
Version: 2.6.9
Special Instructions: This mod has a deleted navmesh. A replacer .esp file that fixes that is available as a part of the REGS - Patches installer. Not using that replacer will cause CTDs.

Locations

High Hrothgar Overhaul

Description: This mod adds some elements to the exterior area of High Hrothgar for a better visual experience.
Author: MannyGT
Version: 1.0
Special Instructions: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):

• high hrothgar overhaul - readme.txt

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Immersive College of Winterhold

Description: This mod attempts to bring some of the missing grandeur, magic and mystery to the College by adding a variety of new objects, activators, locations and books as well as improving the magical aptitudes of the faculty members.
Author: Grantyboy050
Version: 2.41
Installer Options:

• CWI Core Files
• Dawnguard-Dragonborn Patch
• CWI Improved NPCs

Special Instructions: ERSO NPCs, Requiem, Skyre, and Skyrim Unleashed users should use not use the "CWI Improved NPCs" option, unless they're willing to resolve NPC records conflicts by themselves.
SR:LE users should follow these special instructions

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More Immersive Dawnguard Entrance

Description: The entrance of the Dayspring Canyon never made much sense, you enter a small hole in the side of the mountain and find yourself in a canyon. This mods fixes that by turning the entrance into a real canyon and moving the Dawnguard map markers which was placed at the wrong location by Bethesda.
Author: Ahzaab
Version: 1.0
Special Instructions: LOOT Rule (If using STEP): BetterDGEntrance.esp AFTER Oblivion Gates v3 without Markers - Skyrim + Dawnguard DLC.esp

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Nightingale Hall Restored

Description: Upgrades Nightingale Hall into a more liveable and functional space and allows Karliah to become a follower. Adds a portal to the Twilight Sepulcher, ability to level up Nightingale gear, and other features. These changes will occur after the completion of the quest Darkness Returns.
Author: kryptopyr
Version: 3.0
Special Instructions: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):

• Readmes folder

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Realistic Room Rental Enhanced

Description: Overhauls all the inns and taverns, both aesthetically and functionally.
Author: perseid9
Version: 1.8.3 (RealisticRoomRental-Enhanced)
Installer Options:

• 02 RRR_3DNPC-Patch

Special Instructions:

• Requiem users should not install this mod.
• SR:LE users should follow these special instructions.

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Sky Haven Temple Merchants and More

Description: This mod makes several additions to the Sky Haven Temple, without breaking immersion.
Author: brokendeck
Version: 3.3 (Optional File only)

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Unique Border Gates

Description: Unique Border Gates redesigns the border crossings of Cyrodill, Hammerfell and Morrowind by adding new, unique and immersive gates. No two are alike and I believe the design reflects the area well. Each location is discoverable and you can fast travel after discovery..
Author: Duinnin
Version: 2.11
Downloads:

• UniqueBorderGates-All
• UniqueBorderGates-All-MoreImmersiveDawnguardEntrance

Special Instructions: STEP and SR:LE users should also install the UniqueBorderGates-All-PointTheWay patch.

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Enhancements

Better Fast Travel - Carriages and Ships - Overhauled

Description: This mod adds more carriages to Skyrim. Now you can travel with carriages to every town and village. This mod also adds ship transportation. You can see the ships that will transport you in the images. This mod will make your role playing experience much better.
Authors: Dj20 & Sp0rk
Version: 3.76 (Loose Vanilla or Hearthfire)
Special Instructions: Do not use with Touring Carriages.

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Drinking Fountains of Skyrim

Description: This mod adds several drinking fountains around Skyrim with custom 3D models. When you "activate" a fountain, it will give you three bottles of water and if you play in 3rd person you can see an animation. Works well with mods like RnD.
Author: MannyGT
Version: 1.2
Special Instructions: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):

• Drinking Fountains Readme.txt

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Hearthfire Chimneys

Description: This mod adds chimneys to farmhouses that have fireplaces inside. It includes smoke effects for the chimneys.
Author: Scarla
Version: 1.0 (Hearthfire Chimneys for Expanded Towns and Cities + Hearthfire Chimneys for Falskaar)
Special Instructions: STEP users need to replace the main version of the mod with the Expanded Towns and Cities version.

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Lanterns Of Skyrim

Description: This mod adds lanterns to main roads, villages, towns and settlements.
Author: MannyGT
Version: 2.5 (All In One - MCM Special Edition)
Special Instructions: Incompatible with the Exteriors module of ELFX. Choose either LoS or ELFX-Exteriors. All other ELFX modules are compatible.

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No Snow under the Roof

Description: This mod adds new 3d snow to structure and snowy areas. It also improves the Snow in the wilderness.
Author: Prometheus
Version: 2.3
Installer Options:

• BSA - Static Mesh Improvement Mod
• Vanilla + Dawnguard + Dragonborn
• Falskaar - Dawnstar Dock

Special Instructions: SR:LE users should follow these special instructions.

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Realistic Boat Bobbing

Description: Ever wondered why boats don't bob while in water? Bethesda made a great job adding idle animations to boats but unfortunately never added them to the game due to clipping issues. Now you can enjoy the gentle bobbing while not staring at the clipping objects!
Author: Gandaganza
Version: 2.3.2
Installer Options:

• Merged
• REGS
• Hearthfire Hotfix
• SMIM

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World Additions

New Lands

Faction: Pit Fighter

Description: This mod contains an all new faction to join, complete with NPCs, progression through the ranks, unique rewards and side quests.
Author: ThirteenOranges
Version: Latest
Special Instructions: Refer to the Steam Installation Guide

TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)
quest_pitfighter.esp (ITM:5, UDR:0)

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Faction: Pit Fighter Travels Add-On

Description: This mod is an add-On for Faction: Pit Fighter and provides multiple new pit fight locations and rewards as well as new creatures, weapons and armor.
Author: ThirteenOranges
Version: Latest
Special Instructions: Refer to the (Steam Installation Guide)

TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)
quest_pitfighter_dlc01.esp (ITM:6, UDR:0)

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Falskaar

Description: "Falskaar is a new lands mod that adds an entirely new worldspace to the world. It's accessed by a dungeon the first time, then by boat from then on out.
Falskaar's goal was to sharpen my skills in almost all areas around the board, with a focus in level and dungeon design. The result is that there is at least a little bit of everything.
There is a new land, places, people, quests, dungeons and more for the player to experience. It adds roughly 20+ hours of content, and favors all types of characters."
Author: AlexanderJVelicky
Version: 1.1.4

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Wyrmstooth

Description: "A new voice acted questline that takes you across Skyrim to the large island of Wyrmstooth. Battle across new landscapes and through new dungeons in this professionally delivered adventure.
Theodyn Bienne, an imperial courier, will track you down starting from the Bannered Mare in Whiterun and will deliver to you an important message. The task seems simple enough; slay a dragon that's stirring up trouble. But things don't go that easily..."
Author: Jonx0r
Version: 1.12
Special Instructions: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):

• WyrmstoothReadme.txt
  

New Locations & Settlements

Amber Guard

Description: Amber Guard was a small village in the Reach that has fallen to ruin over the last two centuries since the events of Arena. The ruins of the village are home to a band of dangerous bandits raiding the roads of Whiterun Hold since the increased Forsworn activity has driven them from The Reach.
Author: ThirteenOranges
Version: Latest
Special Instructions: Refer to the Steam Installation Guide

TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)

• tos_amber_guard.esp (38 ITMs, 0 UDRs)

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Apple Garden

Description: Contrary to what the name of the mod might suggest, this is a nice little addition to the area surrounding Honingbrew Meadery.
Author: improbabile
Version: 2.0

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Cutting Room Floor

Description: From the depths of the ether, or just the cutting room floor, comes forth several NPCs, some quests, and other miscellaneous content which was created but never implemented in the game. If ever you had the feeling that Skyrim was missing something, you were probably right! This mod should relieve a bit of that. They are mostly generic NPCs with no purpose, quests that were complete but cut for some reason, or just random bits of stuff to be found.
Author: Arthmoor
Version: 1.0.9

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Daggercross Alley

Description: Small but immersive little addition to the Riften exterior area.
Author: alaken
Version: 1.1
Special Instructions: This mod has a deleted navmesh. A replacer .esp file that fixes that is available as a part of the REGS - Patches installer. Not using that replacer will cause CTDs.

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Granite Hall

Description: Granitehall was a small village built around the Imperial Fort of the same name. Rumors and folktales tell of a great tragedy there many years ago, and the mysterious circumstancies surrounding it. Since that time the village has fallen to ruin and been overgrown by the forests around it.
Author: ThirteenOranges
Version: Latest
Special Instructions: Refer to the Steam Installation Guide

TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)

• tos_granitehall.esp (13 ITMs, 0 UDRs)

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Inns and Taverns

Description: You know the story. You've been on the road since the sun was just starting to peer over the horizon, you're tired and thirsty but the nearest town is still many hours walk. If only there was a tavern next to the road where you could rest your weary feet and have a sip of mead... Now there is!
Author: menathadriel
Version: 2.0

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Lainter Dale - Hearthfire Edition

Description: Laintar Dale is a small township in the snowy woods of The Pale. The place lies just off the main road between Whiterun and Dawnstar, hidden in the woods.
Author: ThirteenOranges
Version: Latest
Special Instructions: Refer to the Steam Installation Guide

TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)

• tos_lainterdale_hf.esp (13 ITMs, 0 UDRs)

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Provincial Courier Service

Description: This mod is a simple immersion/realism mod that provides a small shack outside of Whiterun along the main road, next to Honningbrew Meadery. When the courier is not tasked with delivering a message to you, he will be found in this shack living his daily life on a simple schedule. If a delivery is needed, no longer will be be pulled from the ether like magic. Instead, he will simply begin his journey to find you from the shack.
Author: Arthmoor
Version: 1.2.4

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Snowbound Acres

Description: Adds a mostly Dunmer village to the snowy mountains that lie south of Falkreath.
Author: dj2005
Version: 1.3
Optionals:

• SRLE & STEP users: Snowbound Acres - Point The Way Compatibility Patch
• STEP Extended Users: Roadsign - HiRes Road Signs Version 3 Worn Text Version

New NPCs

Inconsequential NPCs

Description: Inconsequential NPCs' aims to add more NPCs to Skyrim in unintrusive ways that will allow them to blend immersively into the social fabric of the land.
Author: Ripple
Version: 1.9b
Optionals: Inconsequential NPCs - Cutting Room Floor Compatibility Patch

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Interesting NPCs

Description: Interesting NPCs is a project to add color and life to Skyrim through three-dimensional characters. Each NPC is integrated into the world, with a backstory and an extensive dialogue tree to explore.
Author: Kris Takahashi
Version: 3.07
Optionals: Dawnguard Meshes for Vampire NPCs + Hearthfires Patch v3.07

New Quests and Adventures

And the Realms of Daedra

Description: "In the early days of the First Era the Chimer warlord Ornarol made a pact with the Daedra before betraying them to his own ends.
When his deceit was discovered the three Daedric Princes tore his soul asunder, each taking part of his soul as a trophy, leaving bridges between his remains and their realms of oblivion.
Embark on a dangerous quest to steal back Ornarol's Soul and close these gateways to oblivion once and for all."
Author: ThirteenOranges
Version: Latest
TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)

• quest_andtherealmsofdaedra.esp (16 ITMs, 0 UDRs)

Special Instructions: Refer to the (Steam Installation Guide)

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Fight Against the Thalmor I - Adal Matar the Lost Stronghold

Description: Fight against the Thalmor and discover a new storyline leading to The Lost Orcish Stronghold of Adal Matar.
Author: MadFrenchie
Version: 1.1

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Fight Against the Thalmor II - The Cyrodiil Frontier

Warning: This mod is known to cause 100% reproducible CTDs (even on its own) and has therefore been removed from the guide. This entry is just here so you know that you shouldn't download it at the moment, hence the absence of a link to the mod.
Author: MadFrenchie
Version: 1.1

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Fight Against the Thalmor III - The Aldmeri Domain

Description: The Thalmor sent a member of the Aldmeri Council in Haafingar,to reinforce their influence on Skyrim.
Find your way to infiltrate the Aldmeri Domain, and Assassinate the member of the Council.
Author: MadFrenchie
Version: 1.1

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Fight Against the Thalmor IV - South Dragon Bridge

Description: The Thalmor landed in the town of Dragon Bridge. The final episode of this massive adventure.
Author: MadFrenchie
Version: 1.1

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Helgen Reborn

Description: Adds a new questline to rebuild Helgen. It includes voiced NPCs, functional shops, and is made by Mike Hancho, who’s already known for his Fallout New Vegas mods.
Author: Mike Hancho
Version: 105.3

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Moon and Star

Description: "A mysterious and powerful criminal has been spotted in Skyrim, his trail dogged by hunters from Morrowind. However, there may be more at stake than it seems, and this criminal may be familiar..."
Author: GanXingba
Version: 1.12
Special Instructions: If you have the Skyrim Distance Overhaul (SDO) mod:

• Mod Organizer users: Place Skyrim Distance Overhaul after Moon and Star, or use MO to hide the conflicting files from the Moon and Star mod.
• Nexus Mod Manager users: Do not allow Moon and Star to overwrite the files from Skyrim Distance Overhaul.

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No Mercy

Description: A messenger has been sent from a small chapel of Stendarr to the Vigilant at Stendarr's Beacon, seeking aid against an unknown evil, but the messenger never made it to her destination.
Investigate events at Stendarr's Chapel and explore the dark and dangerous undercroft, sewers and caves below.
Author: ThirteenOranges
Version: Latest
Special Instructions: Refer to the (Steam Installation Guide)
TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)

• quest_nomercy.esp (19 ITMs, 4 UDRs)

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Ogmunds Tomb

Description: A starter dungeon located near Riverwood. It is much more detailed and better designed than the Bethesda dungeons.
Author: Predrag Pesic
Version: 1.2

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Sea of Ghosts

Description: Among the mists and fog lie many secrets, treasures and stories long since forgotten. Travel these dangerous waters with the crew of The Winter's Warmth, exploring many new locations throughout the Sea of Ghosts.
Author: ThirteenOranges
Version: Latest
Special Instructions: Refer to the (Steam Installation Guide)
TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)

• quest_seaofghosts.esp

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The Oblivion Realms Serie - The Gate of Solitude

Description: There are rumors of something weird in the air. In the surroundings of Solitude people says to have been witness of unusual sunsets in the middle of the day. Just a blink of an eye and the skies were red. As quick as it happened it vanished later. People asked the Dragonborn to check on this."
Authors: MannyGT and MurderWrath
Version: 1.7

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The Oblivion Realms Serie - Morthal Pain

Description: Continuation of the previous quest. No description provided in order to prevent spoilers.
Authors: MannyGT and MurderWrath
Version: 1.5
Optionals: ORS - ChaptersLinker update AND ORS - Dremora Update

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The Lost Wonders of Mzark

Description: "Lost Wonders of Mzark is a quest/dungeon mod for those who prefer a more puzzle-oriented game. The enemies you encounter within must be disposed of in careful ways, and you'll find more than just fights awaiting you in the depths of Mzarnumez. You might think of it like Dead Money, but for Skyrim.
Authors: Guardly & MrCasual
Version: 1.3
TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)

• MzarkWonders.esp (23 ITMs, 0 UDRs)

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The Secret of Dragonhead

Description: Another dungeon and quest mod by mannyGT, geared towards high level players as usual.
Authors: MannyGT
Version: 3.0

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The Shadow of Meresis

Description: "You'll find a corpse on the Carth river shore. The person died without any apparent signs of physical trauma. Around the person's neck you'll recognize a shiny, black amulet. You grab it without hesitation.
Waking up you find yourself drenched in sweat in the "Four Shields Tavern" in Dragonbridge. A young Vigilant of Stendarr is watching over you. Upon closing your eyes, you can hear it in the distance again: Pained voices and dark shadows haunting you in feverish delirium..."
Author: Hebrock
Version: 1.1.2
TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)

• Hebrock_Der Schatten von Meresis - EV.esp (1 ITM, 0 UDRs)

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The Temple of Black Rock

Description: Close by Mzulft, lost since countless years, an abandoned site has been recently discovered, which leads to an ancient Nordic temple. The smell of death gets intense and stronger approaching the ruins, an ancient evil rules this place and keeps forgotten treasures along with restless spirits.
Authors: MannyGT and MurderWrath
Version: 1.2

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Windcaller's Pass

Description: This is an ancient mountain pass that goes through the depths of High Hrothgar. It has two entrances. The nNorth entrance is located east from Whiterun, close to the Stormcloak Whiterun Camp. The south entrance is located at the south edge of Ivarstead, right next to the road sign. Author: Predrag Pesic
Version: 1.2

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Gameplay-Affecting Quests

Aethernautics: A space travel mod

Description: "Visit to Aetherius occur even less frequently than to Oblivion, for the void is a long expanse and only the stars offer portal for aetherial travel, or the judicious use of magic. The expeditions of the Reman Dynasty and the Sun Birds of Alinor are the most famous attempts in our histories, and it is a cosmic irony that both of them were eventually dissolved for the same reason: the untenable expenditures required to reach magic by magicka."
Authors: Trainwiz
Version: 1.2
TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide)

• Aethernautics.esp (9 ITMs, 2 UDRs)

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Spectraverse - Magic of the Magna-Ge

Description: Spectraverse features a questline with several voiced characters revolving around the Children of Magnus. Your reward for intervening in the war in heaven is a choice of 42 unique Destruction spells with scripted effects.
Authors: Enai Siaion
Version: 1.11

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Spellmaking in Skyrim - The Last Altar

Description: At the dawn of the 4th era, a silent purging took place; the altars and knowledge of spellmaking throughout the land, vanished. No one knows how or why, and the study of magic itself has limped on through Tamriel ever since. But legends tell of the existence of the Last Altar, seemingly untouched by the silent purge.
Authors: KhalEdos
Version: 1.0.8

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REGS Custom Patches

REGS - Patches

Description: This is the most important part of the pack. You must download this and follow the directions of the Fomod installer.
Author: CJ2311
Version: 3.4.2
Contents:

• Compatibility patches for all the mods in this guide.
• A lot of fixes.
• Replacer ESPs for many mods in this guide.
• USKP forwards.

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BOSS Userlist Sorting

Generally speaking, the REGS patches and custom esp files should go near the bottom of your loader order but BEFORE any lighting mods you might have (ELFX, ELE, and RLO).

A userlist.txt file is available for you to use in order to easily get all the required userlist rules.

This file should be placed in "<BOSS installation folder>\Skyrim\userlist.txt", or its content be affixed to the already existing file.

Alternatively, all of the rules are listed on this page.

Conflict Resolution

STEP - Core users: Necessary conflicts have been resolved and are included in the REGS esps.

STEP - Extended users: A patch has been made available in the FOMOD installer.

SRLE users: There is now a guide with special install instructions and conflict resolution available for SRLE. Please follow this link.

If you don't use STEP or SRLE but you use your own compilation, then you will have to do the conflict resolution by yourself.

Final Steps

• If you are using Alternate Start - Live Another Life by Arthmoor:

1. Run BOSS and rebuild the Bashed Patch. Also run FNIS and/or SUM if you use those tools.
2. Play the game.
3. When you wish to start Helgen Reborn, ensure that you have talked to the Whiterun Guards (yes, seriously) and played the game (or waited) at least 4 days after that. Verify there are bandits in Helgen. Make sure you do that before talking to the guy at Falkreath.

• If you are NOT using Alternate Start - Live Another Life by Arthmoor OR you want to play the vanilla start:

1. Disable Helgen Reborn.esp from the load order.
2. Run BOSS and rebuild the Bashed Patch. Also run FNIS and/or SUM if you use those tools.
3. Start a new game.
4. Finish the Helgen Sequence.
5. Save after getting out of the cave and exit the game.
6. Enable the Helgen Reborn.esp.
7. Run BOSS again.
8. Play the game.

Changelog

Latest Version: 3.5

Guide-Only Update:

• Added Ogmunds Tomb by Predrag Pesic.
• Added Windcaller's Pass by Predrag Pesic.
• Removed Undeath.
• Updated the guide for STEP 2.2.9.
• Moved all the BOSS userlist instructions to a new page.
• Added notes for LOOT users (On Expanded Towns and Cities + More Immersive Dawnguard Entrance).

Full Changelog

The full changelog can be found here.