Yanazake Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 Just making sure I'll have a better experience on my next playthrough So! I've played Skyrim for a couple hundred hours already, have 3 main characters between levels 30~50... And there's still stuff to do! Specially with the upcoming DLC. That said, I want some help figuring things out in here, like what can I do to enhance the visuals just a little more, maybe some nice functions and the like. Here is my load order [with some unnecessary/inactive things removed, and some anotations of my own. Skyrim.esm Active Update.esm Active * Contains dirty edits: 52 ITM, 1 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) Dawnguard.esm Active * Contains dirty edits: 602 ITM, 82 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Delev, Relev}} HearthFires.esm Active * Contains dirty edits: 171 ITM, 11 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) ClimatesOfTamriel.esm Active * Contains dirty edits: 4 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) MagicDuel.esm Active moonpath.esm Active ApachiiHair.esm Active RaceCompatibility.esm Active portal2mod.esp Active - I just might remove this one. Got it for a laugh, but it got old pretty quick. * Contains dirty edits: 5 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) Brawl Bugs CE.esp Active GM-KhajiitDSHFix.esp Active * Warning: File is corrupt and should not be used. Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp Active * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Delev, Relev}} Unofficial Dawnguard Patch.esp Active Unofficial Hearthfire Patch.esp Active MoreRainWindy33percentLessView.esp - INACTIVE, part of the enhancing subject. Keep reading. EnhancedLightsandFX.esp Active ClimatesOfTamriel-VanillaNights-Lvl-1.esp Active AV1Dragon_Lords.esp Active BellyachesNewDragonSpecies.esp Active Chesko_WearableLantern.esp Active Chesko_WearableLantern_Caravaner.esp Active UnlimitedBookshelves.esp Active Populus.esp Active sanctuarycleanup.esp Active xgfPferdeKarren-en.esp - Interesting one, just not sure if I'll still use. Just keeping it around for now. AKA DragonKiller Cart * Note: If you have errors at creation Bashed Patch you can use the corrected version ("http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/765759-dragonkiller-cart-question/page__gopid__6397906"). Convenient Horses.esp Active Convenient Horses - Unique Frost.esp Active Destructible_bottles.esp Active AetheriumSwordsnArmor.esp Active BloodWitchArmor.esp Active Cloaks.esp Active * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Relev}} * Note: Use only one cloaks*esp * Contains dirty edits: 4 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) AmbrosiaFashions.esp Active HotProperty.esp Active Crossbow_Basic_Collection_LListed_EN.esp Active DaedricCrossbow.esp Active * Contains dirty edits: 2 ITM, 2 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) DiamondWeaponsN.esp Active DragonboneCrossbow.esp Active * Contains dirty edits: 1 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) DragonBoneWeaponsComplete.esp Active Dwarven War Cross Bow.esp Active ExtendedVanillaWeapons.esp Active Falmer Crossbow.esp Active GizmodianOblivionWeaponsCraftable.esp Active Gri_Scarf_and_Gugel.esp Active hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp Active * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Delev, Relev}} imp_helm.esp Active * Contains dirty edits: 3 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) imp_helm_dawn.esp Active Knight Of Thorns Armor.esp Active MithrodinSword.esp Active TreasureCrafting.esp Active MorrowindArmor.esp Active MysticGloves.esp Active - This one is tricky, I couldn't see the gloves being sold at the descripted vendor anymore recently... DyeNamicSmithing.esp Active NightingaleCrossbow.esp Active Psiijic_Master_Outfits.esp Active TriRings of Powers v1.0.esp Active Tribunal Maskes by Zairaam.esp Active Tribunal Robes by Zairaam.esp Active TMasks-JudgmentDay.esp Active The Ring Of Kitsune.esp Active - I'm thinking of removing this one. Never reached the ring, and seems like it was bugged up during one of Skyrim's updates. UltraVision.esp Active Dr_Bandolier.esp Active ProjectFrenzy.esp Active - Also seriously thinking on removing Project Frenzy as a whole, since there are so many fixes, and arrow crafting and all that extra equipment already... PF_Magic.esp Active PF_Combat.esp Active PF_Crafting.esp Active DragonsDiversified.esp Active DeadlyDragonsArmory.esp Active Aethernautics.esp Active - Explored most of it, and there are other mods with dwarven guns... Probably going down too. DA_Skyship.esp Active moonpath_questdata.esp Active Run For Your Lives.esp Active Proper Aiming.esp Active Better Dynamic Snow.esp Active * Contains dirty edits: 6 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) Circlet with Helms.esp Active - Still wondering if I'll keep these. After a certain point, the circlet+helms/hoods mods stop being updated... Circlets with Helms (Immersion Patch).esp DFB - Dawnguard - Crossbow Expansion.esp Active * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Delev, Relev}} Headtracking.esp Active * Contains dirty edits: 3 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) Improved Cloaks.esp Improved Runes.esp LaFemmeLycana.esp Active Nightingale Maskless.esp Active MageBooks.esp Active dD-No Twitching Dragon Death Animation.esp Active Distant DetailHF.esp Active * Contains dirty edits: 328 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) Unique Region Names.esp - had to remove this one thanks to Hearthfire. AdvancedWerewolf.esp Active Apocalypse - The Spell Package.esp Active * Contains dirty edits: 5 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) MidasSkyrim.esp Active - Hm, I didn't notice that message. So, I just need to replace the mod, or do I need to load it WITH the compatibility patch? * Warning: Original file was released before the CK (07 Feb. 2012) a compatibility patch fixed and cleaned with TES5Edit can be obtained here. (Compatibility Patch ("http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/26230")) Portal.esp Active Elementalist.esp Active ELEMBallLightning.esp Active Nature of the beast.esp Active * Contains dirty edits: 3 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) SSAPBWK.esp Active - skyrim's spells and powers by warrior keke QuickShouts.esp Active - Thuumic. So want an update for dawnguard, and hopefully the next dlc... dovahkiinrelax.esp Active ELEMEarthPrison.esp Active ElemIceWall.esp Active ShowRaceMenuAlternative.esp Active JarrinRoot.esp Active Milk.esp Active Sneak Tools.esp Active Sneak Tools Vanilla Hoods.esp Active Sneak Tools Vanilla Masks.esp Active The Dance of Death.esp Active Dual Wield Parrying_ScriptDragon.esp Active * Note: Use only one Dual Wield Parrying*.esp * Requires: Dawnguard version. Remove and install 'Dual Wield Parrying_RandomAttacks_Dawnguard.esp'. Improved Casting.esp Active Improved Destruction Perks.esp Active Improved Expert Spells.esp Active Improved Master Spells.esp Active Improved Master Spells Except Firestorm.esp archmageSpellcrafting.esp Active SkyXP.esp Active Skyrim15SmithingFix.esp Active - With Project Frenzy gone, I think this goes too. dD-No Spinning Death Animation.esp Active FFRace.esp Active - Likely going too, with most other race mods. Never used them besides testing... OrientalRace.esp Active BretonTeenagerRace.esp femboy.esp Active - project, still in early stages... WotA-VaalsarkRace.esp Active 3DNPC.esp Active Blaze Of Eventide.esp Active My_Little_kitty_non_replaced.esp Active KhajiitChildren.esp Active wisplicker.esp Active AmazingFollowerTweaks.esp Active Alternate Start - Live Another Life.esp Active Nicer-Looking Khajiit.esp Active Gri_BeastFeet.esp Active ethereal_elven_overhaul.esp Active shorter_respawns.esp Active WATER.esp Active WATER - Get Wet.esp Active Bashed Patch, 0.esp - INACTIVE, because I don't know how to properly use wrye bash. ====================================== Unrecognised Plugins ====================================== NewTrapRace.esp NewTrapRace - 2.esp Active - both also part of the project... StatReset.esp - Doesn't work with alternate start... :c femboy redone.esp DragonsDiversified - Copy.esp - original DragonsDiversified.esp since I removed the oblivion dragon from the leveled lists UniqueEverything.esp - for testing purposes. Just got the files. Alchemic Tomes.esp Active - hint on where to place this? Aside from the listed mods, I'm sure it's wise to say what ELSE is being used, right? Well, SKSE and Script Dragon, the Wilds ENB [not the climates of tamriel version, the normal version. Much more colorful.] hialgoBOOST, some texture, models and animations replacers [few ones, like CHSBHC body, different silver swords and greatswords, better clutter items, hd world textures - not the official one - that sort of thing.] Anyway, most of it will probably remain untouched, I believe. So, now comes what I want to do. There are some things I always wanted but never got around to installing - here's the list. Birds and Flocks [hearthfire edition] Birds of Skyrim Expanded Jewelry Crafting - or something that allows me to keep crafting circlets and other jewels Halls of Dovandor Home Construction and Decoration + Dawnguard addon Lanterns of skyrim / climates of Tamriel edition Rainbows Shooting Stars skyBirds Skyrim Flora Overhaul Supreme Storms - This is the reason I deactivated the 'more rain' esp [made by Zappoo]. Not sure if they work together. The Dark Brotherhood Ressurrection XP32 maximum skeleton [for having more options when creating my custom race, and have everyone in the game use it anyway. It worked well on Oblivion...] So, what are your recomendations, besides keeping the game and mods updated? Is there any sort of incompatibility I'm not aware of? Anything I shouldn't use? Remember that this is for a NEW playthrough, so I'm mostly dropping my older saves forever and starting new characters. This means, no whining about how "my save got broken" or the like. Fresh out from the start.
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