Visual and system boost / load order help

[Yanazake]

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.

 

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Unrecognised Plugins

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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.