User:DrPharmDawg/SkyRem Guide Section1 Update

SkyRem Guide

Skyrim Roleplay Enhancement Modding Guide for Special Edition

Release Date: September 20, 2019
Current Version: 6.0.4
Created and maintained by DrPharmDawg

SkyRem Guide Pages

Home Page
Section I <-----
Section II
Section III
Section IV
Final Steps
Changelog

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Section I

SETUP

Start Fresh

The SkyRem Guide assumes a freshly installed, never modified Skyrim Special Edition Version 1.5.97.

Always start with a clean setup when starting or restarting any guide. Sometimes this is the only way to ensure there are no remnants from a previous modding experience gone awry, or left overs that will result in issues later. Unintended changes can happen to your base game files, no matter what you do to keep them untouched. If ever in doubt, start from scratch by removing, re-downloading, and re-installing. While this is a hassle to say the least, the last action prior to Step 1 below is to create a Backup in anticipation of needing to start over. I strongly discourage skipping this task.

Make sure Steam is not in your Program Files directory. If it is, install it elsewhere. The ideal scenario is on a separate drive from your OS, preferably on a SSD drive. Having Steam installed in your Program Files can lead to issues during the modding process.

With a clean setup, create your INI files, turn off the Steam Overlay, and disable Automatic Updates in Steam as follows:

1. [Launch] Skyrim through Steam to complete setup of INI files, then [Exit] the Skyrim Launcher (but keep Steam open).
2. Click [Steam] and [Settings] in the tool bar.
3. Select the [In-Game] tab and uncheck the [Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game], and click [OK].
4. Navigate to your [Library], right-click [Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition] and select [Properties].
5. Navigate to the [Updates] tab, and under [Automatic Updates], change the drop-down to [Only update this game when I launch it].
6. [Exit] Steam.

For the purpose of this guide, the Creation Kit (CK) will be needed to properly port mods from Legendary Edition (LE) to Special Edition (SE). The CK can also be used to modify plugins and create new mods, though we will not be using it for these functions (out of scope of this guide). If you do not have the CK, or if you are starting with a fresh install:

1. Download and install Bethesda.net Launcher.
2. [Launch] Bethesda.net and click the [CK Icon] on the side bar.
3. [Launch] the CK - when asked to Extract scripts (or unpack), click [YES]. This may take a few minutes. When done, exit CK.
4. Navigate to the Skyrim Folder - you should see the CreationKit.exe now. Create a new text file and name it CreationKitCustom.ini.
5. Copy and paste the lines in the following box into this file, save, and exit.

[General]
bAllowMultipleMasterFiles=1
bAllowMultipleMasterLoads=1

[MESSAGES]
bBlockMessageBoxes=1

Until the Creation Kit Fixes mod is updated to the newest CK release, download and replace the CreationKit.exe with this one:==== Creation Kit EXE

Before beginning installation of the tools and mods, setup a folder structure to keep things organized. Currently, you have a Steam folder that contains Steam and Skyrim SE. In the same folder in which Steam is located, create three more folders:

1. Navigate to the folder in which your Steam folder is located.
2. Create three new folders and name them Tools, Mod Organizer, and Backup.

You should have a folder (root) that looks something like this:

This PC > Game (E:)
  Backup
  Mod Organizer
  Steam
  Tools

Modding Tools

SSE CreationKit Fixes

Nexus
Author: Nukem
Version: 3.1
TOOL

MAIN FILE: CK64Fixes Release 3.1

Install: Manually download and extract the files into the Skyrim folder.

Mod Organizer 2

Nexus
Author: Tannin-MO2 Team
Version: 2.4.0
TOOL

UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Mod Organizer 2

Install: Manually download and run the executable, installing to the Mod Organizer folder. Run MO2, selecting [Portable] when prompted. Choose [Skyrim Special Edition].

Setup: Once in MO2, complete the following:
  1. Click the [Configure settings and workarounds] icon (last icon in tool bar; wrench + driver).
  2. Under [General], untick Check for updates.
  3. Under [Mod List], untick Display mods installed outside MO to remove the DLCs if you prefer (I do this as there is no reason to keep them in the left pane).
  4. Under [Paths], change the Downloads if you want downloads going to a different drive/folder.
  5. Under [Nexus], click the Associate with "Download with manager" links button, and update your Nexus Connection info if needed.
  6. Under [Workarounds], update your Steam info if needed.
  7. Click the [Configure Profiles] icon (ID Card).
  8. [Create] two new profiles naming them Vanilla and SkyRem. Exit the [Configure Profiles] function.
  9. Change the current [Profile] by selecting Vanilla in the drop-down box (next to [Profile]. [Remove] the Default profile.

Executables: As you setup the tools below, those with an Executable note need to be set up to run through MO2 (and utilize MO2s VFS).
  1. Click the [Configure the executables that can be started through Mod Organizer] icon (two gears).
  2. Click the [+] to add a new executable. Note: LOOT and Creation Kit should already be setup as executables if already installed.
  3. Enter the name of the tool in the [Title] field.
  4. Use the [...] to find the tool's executable file for the [Binary] field.
  5. Note any text that should be included in the [Arguments] field.
  6. Click [OK] to add and exit the window, or [Apply] to add and keep the window open to add more executables.

Merge Plugins Hide

GitHub
Author: deorder
Version: ---
TOOL

MAIN FILE: Merge Plugins Hide

Note: Merge Plugins is no longer needed since the guide no longer has Merging as a function, but if you do need to merge plugins this is a useful tool to have.

Download: Download by clicking the green button and selecting Download Zip.

Install: Extract the file into the Mod Organizer/plugins/data folder. The option will be added to the [Tools] >> [Tools Plugins] menu.

LOOT

GitHub
Author: WrinklyRobot
Version: 0.16.0
TOOL

MAIN FILE: LOOT.Installer.exe

Install: Manually download and run the installer. Install to the Tools folder.

SSEEdit

Nexus
Author: ElminsterAU and the xEdit team
Version: 4.0.3
TOOL

MAIN FILE: SSEEdit

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools folder under SSEEdit.

Executable: Add SSEEdit as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [SSEEdit.EXE]
       Argument = Leave Blank

Automation Tools for TES5Edit

Nexus
Author: Mator
Version: 1.5c
TOOL

MAIN FILE: Automation Tools

Install: Manually download and extract to the Tools/SSEEdit/Edit Scripts folder.

MXPF - Mator's xEdit Patching Framework

Nexus
Author: Mator
Version: 1.1.0
TOOL

MAIN FILE: MXPF-a

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools/SSEEdit folder.

Wrye Bash

Nexus
Author: Wrye Bash Team
Version: 307
TOOL

MAIN FILE: Wrye Bash 307 - Standalone Executable

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools folder under Wrye Bash.

Unofficial Mator Smash Updated

Nexus
Author: matortheeternal (Uploaded by chuckseven1)
Version: 1.0.2-beta9
TOOL

UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Unofficial Mator Smash Updated Beta

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools folder under Mator Smash.

Executable: Add Mator Smash as an executable to MO2.

       Binary = [MatorSmash.EXE]
       Argument = Leave Blank

Mator Smash Rules

Nexus
Author: alazymodder
Version: .11
TOOL

MAIN FILE: Mator Smash Rules

Install: Manually download and extract the files into the Tools/Mator Smash/settings/Skyrim folder (not place the folder, but the files within the extracted folder).

Cathedral Assets Optimizer

Nexus
Author: G_k
Version: 5.0.15
TOOL

MAIN FILE: Cathedral Assets Optimizer

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools folder under Asset Optimizer.

DLL Plugin Loader

Nexus
Author: meh321
Version: 1
TOOL

MAIN FILE: DLL Plugin Loader v1

Install: Follow the instructions on the Description page (How to install and How to check everything is working correctly) sections.

zEdit

GitHub
Author: matortheeternal
Version: 0.6.5
TOOL

MAIN FILE: zEdit_v0.6.5_-_Portable_x64.7z

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools folder under zEdit.

Executable: Add zEdit as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [zEdit.EXE]
       Argument = Leave Blank

Setup: Run zEdit through MO2, select zMerge in the drop-down box, and click [Start Session].
  - Click on the [Edit Settings] (gear) in the upper-right of the tool bar.
  - Click [Integration Settings] and set Mod manager to Mod Organizer, MO2 instance to Portable, and set the paths fields.
  - Click [Merge Settings] and set the output path to the MO2 [mods] folder. Leave the Integrations options unchecked.
  - Click [Archive Creation Settings] and enter 999999 in the Minimum files per archive field and make sure both advanced options are unchecked.
  - Click [OK] and exit zEdit.

Synthesis

GitHub
Author: Noggog
Version: 0.13.2
TOOL

MAIN FILE: Synthesis.exe

Install: Manually download and place the file into the Tools folder under Synthesis.

Executable: Add Synthesis as an executable to MO2.
    Binary = [Synthesis.exe]
    Argument = Leave Blank

Note: Run Synthesis through MO2 to ensure you have the required files. Download and install any requirements using the links in the pop-ups (DotNet SDKs, etc.)

xLODGen

STEP
Author: Sheson
Version: beta 70
TOOL

MAIN FILE: xLODGen
OPT FILE: SSE-Terrain-Tamriel.esm (Located further down the page under Recommended Optionals)

Install: Manually download and extract the Main File to the Tools folder under xLODGen.

Install: Create a folder in your MO's Mods folder named SSE-Terrian-Tamriel and move the Optional File there. Do not activate it (use only to generate LODs).

Executable: Add xLODGen as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [xLODGenx64.EXE]
       Argument = [-sse -o"X:\Mod Organizer\Mods\xLODGen Output"]

Executable: Add xLODGen Occlusion as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [xLODGenx64.EXE]
       Argument = [-sse -o"X:\Mod Organizer\Mods\xLODGen Occlusion Output"]

Dynamic Distant Objects LOD - DynDOLOD

Nexus
Author: Sheson
Version: 2.88
TOOL

UPDATE

MAIN FILE: DynDOLOD

Install: Manually download and extract to the Tools folder under DynDOLOD.

Executable: Add TexGen as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [TexGenx64.EXE]
       Argument = [-sse]

Executable: Add DynDOLOD as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [DynDOLODx64.EXE]
       Argument = [-sse]

Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE)

SilverLock
Author: Ian Patterson, Stephen Abel, Paul Connelly, and Brendan Borthwick (ianpatt, behippo, scruggsywuggsy the ferret, and purple lunchbox)
Version: 2.0.19
TOOL

MAIN FILE: Current SE build 2.0.19 (runtime 1.5.97)

Install: Extract the files and move the following to your Skyrim folder:
  skse64_1_5_97.dll
  skse64_loader.exe
  skse64_steam_loader.dll

Install: Return to the extracted files and Archive the Data folder. Install this as a new mod through MO2 (second icon in the menu bar). Name the mod SKSE Scripts.

ENB Series Binaries

ENB Dev
Author: Boris Vorontsov
Version: 0.452
TOOL

UPDATE

MAIN FILE: v0.452

Install: In the WrapperVersion directory, copy the d3d11.DLL and d3dcompiler_46e.DLL files to the Skyrim folder.

BethINI

Nexus
Author: DoubleYou
Version: 3.5
TOOL

MAIN FILE: BethINI Standalone Version

Install: Install in the Tools folder.

Setup: Do NOT run BethINI inside MO (do not setup an executable). MO should be completely closed before running BethINI.
       Under the first tab (Setup), make sure the correct profile is selected under INI Path. If not, select it and allow BethINI to reload.

  1. Basic: Click [Default]. After the Default settings load, click [Medium]. After the Medium settings load, select BethINI Presets and check the Recommended Tweaks.
  2. Set the remaining tabs up as pictured below.

  3. Select the [Custom] tab.
  4. Set [Interface] >> [fBookOpenTime] to 200.0000 and click [Save].
  5. Return to the Basic tab and click [Save and Exit].

Additional INI Settings

With the base Skyrim.INI and SkyrimPrefs.INI set, find the SKSE Scripts in MO2's left pane, right-click, and select [Open in Explorer]. Create a new folder named [SKSE] and open it. Create a file and name it SKSE.INI. Copy and paste the following into the new file, save and close.

[Display]
iTintTextureResolution=2048

[General]
ClearInvalidRegistrations=1

Cleaning The Masters

The following procedure will clean your master files (or other files that require cleaning). This process will be used several times through the modding process. Typically, you will not need to back up anything, but for the purpose of keeping your Skyrim folder as clean (and vanilla) as possible, we will be doing this here.

1. Copy and paste to the desktop the Update.ESM, Dawnguard.ESM, Hearthfire.ESM, and Dragonborn.ESM files in the Skyrim/Data folder (this is temporary).
2. In MO, use the Executables drop-box to select [SSEEdit QuickAutoClean] and and click [Run].
3. Select ONLY the Update.ESM and click [Run].
4. Once you see the message Quick Clean mode finished, you can exit.
5. Restart [SSEEdit QuickAutoClean] and repeat for each of the remaining 3 ESMs above. Complete one at a time.

Complete cleaning of Dawnguard

1. Launch [SSEEdit] (not the QuickAutoClean) and load only Dawnguard.ESM.
2. Navigate in the left pane to: [Cell] >> [Block 5] >> [Sub-Block 3] >> [00016BCF].
3. Remove the [XEZN] record by clicking on it in the right pane and selecting [Remove].
4. Navigate in the left pane to: [Cell] >> [Block 2] >> [Sub-Block 1].
5. Right click [0001FA4C] in the left pane and [Remove] the entire record.
6. Navigate in the left pane to: [Cell] >> [Block 8] >> [Sub-Block 1].
7. Right click [0006C3B6] in the left pane and [Remove] the entire record.
8. Exit SSEEdit, saving Dawnguard.ESM.

Create a Cleaned Masters mod and move the Vanilla files back to the Data folder.

1. Navigate to the Data folder with the files you just cleaned. Select these 4 files and create an archive.
2. In MO2, click [Install a new mod from an archive] icon (second icon), and open the archive you just created. Name the mod Cleaned Masters.
3. Move the backup files back to your Data folder (overwrite), and delete the archive in the Data folder.

If you open MO2 now, you should see the SKSE Scripts and Cleaned Masters mods in the left pane.

Make A Backup

To prevent having to restart from scratch [again], this is a good time to create a complete backup of everything up to this point. If something goes wrong, this will be your restore point. Backup the entire /Steam/SteamApps/Common/Skyrim Special Edition/ folder, and place the archive in your Backup folder, naming it Skyrim Vanilla Backup. I also recommend doing the same for your Mod Organizer folder and your Tools folder, resulting in 3 backup files in the Backup folder.

STEP 1: BASE

Part A: Base Mods

SKSE Scripts

Note: Place the SKSE Scripts mod completed earlier here and [Activate] it.

.NET Script Framework

Nexus
Author: meh321
Version: 14

MAIN FILE: NetScriptFramework SkyrimSE v14

SSE Engine Fixes (skse64 plugin)

Nexus
Author: aers - Nukem - Ryan
Version: 5.6.0
CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: (Part 1) Engine Fixes
MAIN FILE: (Part 2) Engine Fixes - skse64 Preloader and TBB Lib

Note: Install Part 1 as any other mod. Extract Part 2 to your Skyrim folder.

Bug Fixes SSE

Nexus
Author: meh321
Version: 2

MAIN FILE: Bug Fixes SSE

Cleaned Masters

Note: Place the Cleaned Masters mod completed earlier here and [Activate] it.

SkyUI

Nexus
Author: SkyUI Team
Version: 5.2SE

MAIN FILE: SkyUI_5_2_SE

Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch

Nexus
Author: Unofficial Patch Project Team
Version: 4.2.4b
CORE

MAIN FILE: Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch

Cleaned Skyrim SE Textures

Nexus
Author: kartoffel
Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: Kart_CSSET_Overwrite

Alternate Start - Live Another Life

Nexus
Author: Arthmoor
Version: 4.1.4
CORE

MAIN FILE: Alternate Start - Live Another Life

Cutting Room Floor

Nexus
Author: Arthmoor
Version: 3.1.9
CORE

MAIN FILE: Cutting Room Floor

Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE

Nexus
Author: icecreamassassin
Version: 5.4.5
CORE

MAIN FILE: Legacy of the Dragonborn

Relic Hunter- Guildmaster Start (Legacy and ASLAL addon)

Nexus
Author: Icecreamassassin
Version: 2.0.3

MAIN FILE: Relic Hunter- Guildmaster Start

Part B: SKSE Plugins

Address Library for SKSE Plugins

Nexus
Author: meh321
Version: 2

OPT FILE: Database for 1.5.97.0

Alternate Conversation Camera

Nexus
Author: NasiGorengCumi
Version: 2.4.4
CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Alternate Conversation Camera

Better Combat Escape - SSE

Nexus
Author: Maxsu
Version: v0.83
NEW

MAIN FILE: Better Combat Escape - SSE V0.83

Better Jumping SE

Nexus
Author: meh321 and z65536
Version: 1.7.1
CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Better Jumping SE

ConsoleUtilSSE

Nexus
Author: Ryan
Version: 1.2.0

MAIN FILE: ConsoleUtilSSE

SSE Display Tweaks

Nexus
Author: SlavicPotato
Version: 0.4.7
CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: SSE Display Tweaks

ENB Helper SE

Nexus
Author: aers
Version: 1.5

MAIN FILE: ENB Helper SE 1.5 for SSE 1.5.97

Encounter Zones Unlocked SE

Nexus
Author: underthesky and z65536
Version: 1.4

MAIN FILE: Encounter Zones Unlocked SE

Experience

Nexus
Author: zax
Version: 1.2.0
CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Experience

FileAccess Interface For Skyrim SE Scripts - FISSES

Nexus
Author: TerenceYao
Version: 1.3.7

MAIN FILE: FileAccess Interface for Skyrim SE Scripts - FISSES

Fix Note icon for SkyUI (SKSE64 plugin)

Nexus
Author: 0xC0000005
Version: 1.2.1

MAIN FILE: FixNotesForSkyUI SKSE64 2.0.17

SSE FPS Stabilizer

Nexus
Author: Shizof
Version: 1.1.2

MAIN FILE: SSE FPS Stabilizer - MAIN FILE

Fuz Ro D-Oh - Silent Voice

Nexus
Author: shadeMe
Version: 1.7

MAIN FILE: Fuz Ro D'oh

SSE Gameplay Tweaks

Nexus
Author: meh321
Version: 5
CUSTOM

OPT FILE: GameplayTweaks v5

I'm Walkin' Here

Nexus
Author: Ryan
Version: 1.5.0

MAIN FILE: I'm Walkin' Here

Inventory Functions SE

Nexus
Author: Quad2Core
Version: 0.07.00

MAIN FILE: Inventory Functions SE

Item Durability

Nexus
Author: meh321
Version: 3
CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Item Durability v3

More Informative Console

Nexus
Author: Linthar
Version: 0.34

MAIN FILE: More Informative Console for SKSE

Mum’s the Word

Nexus
Author: Ryan
Version: 1.2.1
CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Mum’s the Word

No Grass In Objects

Nexus
Author: meh321
Version: 6

MAIN FILE: Grass Control v6

NPC AI Process Position Fix - SSE

Nexus
Author: Maxsu
Version: 4.03

MAIN FILE: NPC AI Process Pos Fix-SSE-V4.03

PapyrusUtil SE - Modders Scripting Utility Functions

Nexus
Author: exiledviper meh321
Version: 3.9

MAIN FILE: PapyrusUtil SE - Scripting Utility Functions

Player Rotation in ShowRaceMenu

Nexus
Author: Felisky
Version: 1.0.0
NEW

MAIN FILE: Player Rotation in ShowRaceMenu v1.0.0 for SkyrimSE

Skyrim Skill Uncapper

Nexus
Author: Kassent
Version: V1.1.0

MAIN FILE: Skyrim Skill Uncapper

Note: Change the path for SkyrimUncapper.dll to Data\DLLPlugins\ (default is Data\SKSE\Plugins). You may need to create the DLLPlugins folder.

Spell Perk Item Distributor

Nexus
Author: powerofthree
Version: 4.1

MAIN FILE: Spell Perk Item Distributor - 4.1

Stagger Direction Fix - SSE

Nexus
Author: Maxsu
Version: v0.96
NEW

MAIN FILE: Stagger Direction Fix-SSE V0.96

Stay At The System Page - Updated

Nexus
Author: Ryan - iammitochondrion
Version: 1.5.0

MAIN FILE: StayAtSystemPageSE

To Your Face SE And VR

Nexus
Author: underthesky and xILARTH
Version: 1.0h

MAIN FILE: To Your Face SE

Uninterrupted Ethereal Form

Nexus
Author: meh321
Version: 2

MAIN FILE: Uninterrupted Ethereal Form v2

Uninterrupted Invisibility

Nexus
Author: meh321
Version: 2

MAIN FILE: Uninterrupted Invisibility v2

STEP 1 CHECK

VERIFY:
- Mods: 42
- Plugins: 12 (ESMs = 8, ESPs = 4, ESMs + ESPs = 12, ESLs = 0)

LOOT:
 - Use LOOT to sort your Load Order.

STEP 2: INTERFACE

Part A: Interface

Atlas Map Markers SE - Updated with MCM

Nexus
Author: Kronixx and kryptopyr
Version: 2.0

MAIN FILE: Atlas Map Markers

Better Container Controls for SkyUI

Nexus
Author: CDCooley
Version: 3.0
ESL

MAIN FILE: BCC-SkyUI-v30

Note: ESL-Flagging the ESP is preferred over the actual ESL file.

Better Dialogue Controls

Nexus
Author: ecirbaf
Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: Better Dialogue Controls

Delphine's Map Reveals Dragon Mounds

Nexus
Author: AndrealphusVIII
Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Delphine's Map Reveals Dragon Mounds SE v1.0

Delphine's Map Reveals Dragon Mounds - Atlas Map Markers SE Patch

Nexus
Author: AndrealphusVIII and Galgana
Version: 1.01

MAIN FILE: AMM DM Patch - kryptopyr

Dear Diary - Paper SkyUI Menus Replacer SE

Nexus
Author: uranreactor
Version: 3.0
CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Dear Diary

WARNING

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FOMOD Instructions
Dear Diary

Welcome

Note about config file

Journal, Stats, System Menu

Install Journal, Stats, System Menu?

Yes

Mod Configuration Menu

Install Mod Configuration Menu?

Yes

Map Menu

Install Map Menu?

Yes

Install Biege Map Markers Replacer?

No

Inventory, Magic, Crafting etc Menu

Install Inventory etc replacer?

Yes

Install MoreHUD I.E. replacer?

Yes

Favorites Menu

Install Favorites Menu?

Yes, extended version

Book Menu

Install Book Menu?

Yes

Lockpicking Menu

Install Lockpicking Menu?

Yes

Perks menu - aspect ratio

What's your monitor aspect ratio?

16x9 (normal)

Perks Menu (16x9)

Install Player Stats (Perks) Menu replacer?

Yes, Extended UI and Experience

Levelup Menu

Install Levelup Menu replacer?

Yes

Sleep-Wait Menu

Install Sleep-Wait Menu replacer?

Yes

Messageboxes

Install Messageboxes Replacer?

Yes

Tutorials Menu

Install Tutorials Menu replacer?

Yes

Training Menu

Install Training Menu replacer?

Yes

Tab Menu

Install Tab Menu replacer?

Yes

Loading Menu

Install Loading Menu replacer?

No

Start Menu

Install Main Menu frames replacer?

Yes, cleaned version

Install Main Menu background replacer?

Yes

Cursors

Replace the cursor?

Dark red quill (smaller)

Font

Replace the main font?

No

Miscellaneous

Console Improvements

60 FPS More Informative Console

Button Arts

Install Button Arts Replacer (RECOMMENDED)

Loading Spinner Removal

Yes

Finish Installation

Thank you!

Don't forget to check config.txt

Install

Extended UI

Nexus
Author: MrJack
Version: 1.2d
BSA

PORT

MAIN FILE: Extended UI

Note: Hide interface/console.swf and interface/statsmenu.swf.

Just Do It - An inventory-free way to use items

Nexus
Author: not Shia
Version: 1.3

MAIN FILE: Just Do It

No More Laser-Printed Book

Nexus
Author: Fhaarkas
Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: No More Laser-Printed Book

Quest Markers Restored

Nexus
Author: thetrader
Version: 1.2.0

MAIN FILE: Quest Markers Restored

Racemenu

Nexus
Author: Expired
Version: 0.4.16

MAIN FILE: RaceMenu Special Edition v0-4-16

Note: Hide RaceMenuPlugin.esp.

SkyHUD

Nexus
Author: Fhaarkas
Version: 0.90.1B
CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: SkyHUD v090B v4
UPDATE FILE: Patch - SkyHUD v090B

WARNING

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FOMOD Instructions
SkyHUD

Check

What's New

Proceed

Install

Please select installation type

Loose Files

Example Presets

Choose a preset

SkyHUD Oblivion

Miscellaneous

Optional

Install iHUD compatibility patch

Install

A Matter of Time - A HUD clock widget

Nexus
Author: SkyAmigo
Version: 3.0alpha4
COMPACT

MAIN FILE: AMatterOfTime

moreHUD SE

Nexus
Author: Ahzaab
Version: 4.0.0.5Beta

MAIN FILE: moreHUD SE Light Master

moreHUD Inventory Edition

Nexus
Author: Ahzaab
Version: 1.0.18

MAIN FILE: moreHUD Inventory Edition Loose Version

Note: Hide the /Interface/exported/moreHUDIE folder.

Paper HUD

Nexus
Author: rob18
Version: 4.0
CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Paper HUD V4

WARNING

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FOMOD Instructions
Paper HUD

SkyHUD or LIH

Which do you use?

SkyHUD

Preset

Small Notepad

moreHUD

MoreHUD Compatibility

Yes

Addons

QuickLoot Retexture

None

WheelMenu

None

Frostfall

Yes

Wearable Lanterns

Select Nothing

Thanks

Enjoy

Note

Install

Sovngarde - Mist's Font Replacer

Nexus
Author: Mist
Version: 8.9

MAIN FILE: Sovngarde - Mist's Font Replacer Bold

UIExtensions

Nexus
Author: Expired
Version: 1.2.0
BSA

MAIN FILE: UIExtensions v1-2-0

Note: Hide interface/messagebox.swf.

Undiscovered Means Unknown - Map Markers

Nexus
Author: Brin_aSair
Version: 2.10

MAIN FILE: Undiscovered Means Unknown - Compass and Map Markers

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Undiscovered Means Unknown

Primary Mod Considerations

Which do you wish to install?

Both the Compass and the Map

Player's location to be marked on the map?

Yes

Primary Installation Considerations

Have you installed SkyUI?

Yes

Have you installed a HUD-altering mod?

SkyHUD

Colored Map Markers

Which colored map marker mod have you installed?

Default - Skyrim SE

Final Options

Do you wish for enemies to be visible in compass?

Yes

Final Step - UMU Variants

What icon do you wish to use for undiscovered locations?

An Empty Rhombus

Installation

Install

Viewable Faction Ranks

Nexus
Author: Reath
Version: 1.1.9

MAIN FILE: Viewable Faction Ranks ESL

SkyUI The Adventurer Theme Mod SE

Nexus
Author: ElSopa
Version: 1.0

Note: Hide Interface/SkyUI/bottombar.swf.

MAIN FILE: SkyUI The Adventurer Theme Mod SE

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FOMOD Instructions
Adventurer Theme

Step1

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Inventory Icons

Main Menu

Select Nothing

Step2

Lists

Category Icons

Favorites Menu

None

Skills Menu

Background Replacer

Background Replacer Dawnguard

Step3

Map

None

Map Markers

Select Nothing

HUD and Compass

None

Step4

Bottombars

Bottombar Frostfall Widescreen

Bookmenu

None

Lockpicking

None

Step5

Tween Menu

Select Nothing

Item Card

None

Message Boxes

Select Nothing

Cursors

None

Install

Immersive HUD - iHUD Special Edition

Nexus
Author: Gopher
Version: 0.2beta
COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Immersive HUD - iHUD

Wood and Paper - SkyUI - Dear Diary Skin

Nexus
Author: uranreactor
Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Wood and Paper - A Dear Diary Skin

SkyRem Guide Custom Settings

Nexus
Author: DrPharmDawg
Version: 6.0.0

MAIN FILE: SkyRem Custom Settings

STEP 2 CHECK

VERIFY: Ensure your counts are as follows:
- Mods: 66
- Plugins: 25 (ESMs = 8, ESPs = 8, ESMs + ESPs = 16, ESLs = 9)

LOOT:
- Use LOOT to sort your Load Order.

STEP 3: FIXES

Part A: Mesh Fixes

Skyrim Particle Patch for ENB

Nexus
Author: mindflux
Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Special Edition All-In-One Installation

Note: Download manually via the GoogleDrive link. Once installed, hide Particle Patch for ENB SSE.esp.

Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM

Nexus
Author: Brumbek
Version: 2.08

MAIN FILE: SMIM SE 2-08

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Static Mesh Improvement Mod

Main Installer Choice

Skyrim Game Version and Install Choices

Skyrim 2016 Special Edition: Everything

Install

Armor Mesh Fixes SE

Nexus
Author: RenaPG
Version: 1.1
NEW

MAIN FILE: Armor Mesh Fixes
UPDATE FILE: Steel Armor Fix

Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes

Nexus
Author: WiZkiD - lilebonymace
Version: 5.9

MAIN FILE: Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes - FOMOD

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Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes

Main

Main Files

Main plugin, meshes and scripts

Patches

Select Nothing

Walkway Wall FIX

Walkway Wall FIX SMIM

Optional

Select Nothing

Install

Assorted mesh fixes

Nexus
Author: wankingSkeever
Version: 0.13

MAIN FILE: Assorted mesh fixes

Blackreach Tentacle Mesh Fix

Nexus
Author: wankingSkeever
Version: 0.1
NEW

MAIN FILE: Blackreach Tentacle Mesh Fix

First Person Sneak Strafe-Walk Stutter Fix

Nexus
Author: UrbanCMC
Version: 1.0
NEW

MAIN FILE: First Person Sneak Strafe-Walk Stutter Fix

No More Swirl Effects From Absorb

Nexus
Author: Ashen
Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: No More Swirl Effects from Absorb - nif

Skyrim Project Optimization SE

Nexus
Author: rgabriel15
Version: 1.4

MAIN FILE: Skyrim SE - Project Optimization - ESL VERSION

Point The Way

Nexus
Author: Arthmoor
Version: 2.0.6
COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Point The Way

Better Dynamic Snow SE

Nexus
Author: SparrowPrince TechAngel85 Brumbek
Version: 3.3

MAIN FILE: Better Dynamic Snow SE

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Better Dynamic Snow

Better Dynamic Snow SE - Plugins

Plugin Installation

Brighter Snow Materials

Better Dynamic Snow SE - Options

Projected Diffuse Texture

None

Optional Addons

No Glacier Snow

Install

Better Dynamic Ash SE

Nexus
Author: Arlekin
Version: 2.0

MAIN FILE: Better Dynamic Ash SE

Unofficial Material Fix

Nexus
Author: Elzee
Version: 1.17

MAIN FILE: Unofficial Material Fix
OPT FILE: Unofficial Material Fix - High Poly Project patch
OPT FILE: Unofficial Material Fix - Stunning Statues of Skyrim patch

Note: Hide meshes/traps/pedestaltrap/trapnorpedestal01.nif.
Note: Install the Optional Files as a separate mod and name it Unofficial Material Fix - Patches. Do not activate this mod yet.

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Unofficial Material Fix - Stunning Statues of Skyrim

Wakened Winterhold

Winterhold Meshes

ENB HD Meshe (reduce glow

Install

Dlizzio's Mesh Fixes

Nexus
Author: Dlizzio
Version: 2.0
NEW

MAIN FILE: Dlizzio's Mesh Fixes
OPT FILE: HD LODs Textures SE Mesh Fix
OPT FILE: Noble Skyrim Material Fix

Word Wall Transparency Fix for ENB

Nexus
Author: wankingSkeever
Version: 0.2
NEW

MAIN FILE: Word Wall Transparency Fix for ENB

Part B: Gameplay Fixes

Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes

Nexus
Author: kryptopyr
Version: 2.1
CORE

MAIN FILE: Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes

Note: Hide WACCF_BashedPatchLvlListFix.esp.

Armor and Clothing Extension

Nexus
Author: kryptopyr and Gamwich
Version: 1.0
CORE

MAIN FILE: Armor and Clothing Extension

Fixes for Armor and Clothing Extension

Nexus
Author: Tronizen
Version: 4.0

MAIN FILE: Fixes for Armor and Clothing Extension

AI Overhaul SSE

Nexus
Author: mnikjom SpiderAkiraC
Version: 1.6.4

MAIN FILE: AI Overhaul

Bad Service - Tavern Servers Leave You Alone

Nexus
Author: Rooker
Version: 1.0
PORT

ESL

MAIN FILE: Bad Service Main

BlockSteal Papyrus

Nexus
Author: shumkar
Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: BlockSteal Papyrus STANDARD ESP FE

Complete Crafting Overhaul Remastered

Nexus
Author: kryptopyr
Version: 2.2
CORE

MAIN FILE: Complete Crafting Overhaul Remastered
UPDATE FILE: CCOR PRUFEI Chest CTD Hotfix

Disarming Traps Is Dangerous

Nexus
Author: Skepmanmods
Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Disarming Traps Is Dangerous ESL Version

Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix

Nexus
Author: tarlazo
Version: 2.0.0

MAIN FILE: Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix

Gildergreen Regrown

Nexus
Author: Arthmoor
Version: 2.0.1

MAIN FILE: Gildergreen Regrown

Grind stuff

Nexus
Author: Axhoff
Version: 1.0alpha
COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Grind Stuff SE Edition v1.0a

Harvestable Hanging Taproots

Nexus
Author: Axhoff
Version: 1.0
COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Harvestable Hanging Taproot

Harvestable Mammoth Skulls Replacement ESP compatible with JK Skyrim

Nexus
Author: Woodtortiose Skinwalker21 chase
Version: 12345.0
COMPACT

MAIN FILE: HarvestableMammothSkulls.esp JK's Skyrim compatible

HearthFires Display Case Fix SE

Nexus
Author: RealPuPpEt
Version: 1.0
COMPACT

MAIN FILE: HearthFires Display Case Fix SE

Hearthfires Houses Building Fix

Nexus
Author: Ice885
Version: 0.1

MAIN FILE: Hearthfires Houses Building Fix

PTC's Hearthfire Mods

Nexus
Author: PatchesTheClown
Version: 1.0
COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Better Apiaries
MAIN FILE: Functional Butter Churns
MAIN FILE: Hearthfire Cellar Entrances

Note: Compact and ESL all three plugins.

Improved Traps

Nexus
Author: kryptopyr and Wiseman303
Version: 2.4
ESL

MAIN FILE: Improved Traps (Dangerous Edition)

Incognito

Nexus
Author: Arthmoor
Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Incognito

WiZkiD Lootable Firewood Piles SSEEdit script

Nexus
Author: WiZkiD
Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: WiZkiD Lootable FireWood Piles
MAIN FILE: WiZkiD Lootable FireWood Piles SSEEdit Script

Note: Unzip the second MAIN FILE SSEEdit Script file into the Tools/SSE Edit/Edit Scripts folder.

No Silly Physics Damage - Carts Pots Bones etc

Nexus
Author: Corsafire
Version: 2

OLD FILE: No Silly Physics Damage (esp)

Note: ESL-Flagging the ESP is preferred over the actual ESL file.

QUARK - Qwinn's Ultimate Amulet Restoration Kit

Nexus
Author: Qwinn
Version: 1.3.1

MAIN FILE: QUARK - Amulet Restoration Kit v1_3_1

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QUARK - Qwinn's Ultimate Amulet Restoration Kit

Choose type of plugins to install

Plugin Options

ESPFE plugins

Normal ESP USSEP and WACCF compatible installation

Plugin Options

AmuletsShowOnEverything.esp

Install

Quest Conflict Fixes

Nexus
Author: SkyLover264
Version: 1.1.1

MAIN FILE: Quest Conflict Fixes

Random Encounter Tweaks

Nexus
Author: AndrealphusVIII
Version: 1.1
ESL

MAIN FILE: Random Encounter Tweaks

Run For Your Lives

Nexus
Author: Arthmoor
Version: 4.0.3

MAIN FILE: Run For Your Lives

Time Passes

Nexus
Author: IronDusk33
Version: 2.0
COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Time Passes SSE

Timing is Everything SE

Nexus
Author: kryptopyr
Version: 2.2
CORE

COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Timing is Everything SE - FISS version

Part C: Dialogue

Misc Dialogue Edits

Nexus
By: GOsteW and lilebonymace
Version: 1.7

MAIN FILE: Misc Dialogue Edits

More Dialogue Options

Nexus
By: GOsteW and lilebonymace
Version: 1.3.1

MAIN FILE: More Dialogue Options - for Misc Dialogue Edits

Serana Dialogue Edit - Skyrim Special Edition

Nexus
By: ThatGuyYeah
Version: 1.0.2

MAIN FILE: SeranaDialogEdit

STEP 3 CHECK

VERIFY:
- Mods: 105
- Plugins: 59 (ESMs = 8, ESPs = 19, ESMs + ESPs = 27, ESLs = 32)

LOOT:
- Edit Metadata for AI Overhaul.esp to [Load After] Cutting Room Floor.esp.
- Use LOOT to sort your Load Order.

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