guide Skyrim SE for Beginners - V 3.1.8 (3BBB / HDT-SMP / HPH)

[Aylis]

Last Update: 16 Apr 2021

Updateinfo: in this post / Updatehistory

 

 

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1. Overview

2. Modlist

3. Installation - Recommended Settings

4. Screenshots (separate page)

5. Troubleshooting 

6. Tips and Tricks - Start up

7. Downloads 

 

 

Who this guide is for.

I've watched quite a few videos on Youtube and some of them look fantastic. But most of the time you simply don't get a complete list of what they actually use or have to watch a dozen or so (*cough* 275 *cough* MxR *cough*) to get a hint of what they might use and then they might switch mods at any time.

 

So this here is my complete list and i've added a few screenshots and there is a video showcase that is very close (there are only minor differences) to my guide. I recommend to take a look there first so you'll know what to expect if you follow this guide.

 

My goal is to get a beautiful game which is fun and, although it is a FRPG, as realistic as possible without punishing you for playing it. So you'll find no skimpy outfits (aka Bikinis in a snowstorm), overly gothified fantasy weapons and armor which are totally useless in reality (i replaced those as much as possible), and none of the punishing survival mods.

 

What i did crank up is the difficulty via MorrowLoot and 'Deadly Wenches'. Higher tier weapons and armor are much harder to get and the enemies are no walk in the park anymore. Assas- sinating the leader of the Silverhand is no easy feat (i did it at lvl. 15 while he was lvl 28, but it took me some sweet time and he got me at least a dozen times).

 

Your first hour in a dungeon (incl. a few mistakes a new adventurer might make):

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One They Fear (Skyrim Animation)

 

 

But the beauty of it is that you can still adapt the list to what you like. I'm just trying to give you a solid base where you can add the things you like (or remove the ones you don't). See 'Nothing is carved in stone' in post #6.

 

 

A big 'Thank you' to all the modders out there! The game wouldn't be as good as it is now without you guys and gals!

 

 

Don't forget to either endorse the mods you use or give the authors a 'thumbs up' here at LL. And, if you like my work, you can support me on Patreon. Most of the time i will be here anyway, so that one is for those of you that want to support me with all the work on this guide (better said providing me with a steady supply of much needed coffee and cookies 😋).

 

 

Happy to disappoint in this regard:

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Congratulations! You just found a Daedric armor!

Pic made by Taurelin

 

 

Other games:

Fallout 4 for Beginners

 

 

Can be ignored...

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...i just don't want to rewrite this again and again…

The list is atm NOT compatible with the newest Bethesda update! I'll remove this note when every mod is working with it again.

 

All mods can be checked here: SSE Conversion Tracking. Also don' forget to give @tasairis a 'thumbs up' for all his awesome work (i'd go nuts with all the required updates).

 

Instructions how to roll back to the older version of Skyrim can be found >>here<<.

 

[Aylis]

Modlist

Here you'll find every mod i either tested or use in my personal build of the game. I havn't had any crashes for a very long time. But there are some things you got to watch out for (see posts #3 and #6).

 

 

Mod Manager

I strongly recommend using MO2 for this. Troubleshooting and adding/removing mods is so much easier with this tool. You forgot something? Just install it and drag'n'drop it into the right position. Loadorder messed up? Just use drag'n'drop again.

 

It got a slight learning curve (thats where the tutorial video come in). But once you got used to it, this tool is very very helpful.

 

Also any errors showing up in the bottom window of MO2 can be ignored. Those have always been false positives. Try installing something via FOMOD and every option you don't use falsely shows up as an error.

 

 

Regarding updates to the list

Page #1 is always the most current official release.

 

 

ESM/ESP/ESL

There are a lot of confusion about esl and mod limits, so here is a brief summary.

There are a total of 256 slots in the game. Of those 256 slots, one is reserved for the ess file and five for the official masters. This leaves 250 slots for esm/esp files, but that is not the mod limit. Some mods do not even take up any slots.

It has often been stated that esl and esl flagged esp files do not take up a slot. That is incorrect. Using one or more esl or esl flagged esp file will reduce the 250 esm/esp slot limit to 249.

 

 

Creation Club

Please check the entry in the next post.

 

 

Legend

I added some additional info to a lot of the mods which might be useful to you:

(FPS)              : These mods will have an impact on your FPS.

(Test)             : Working fine in all my tests, but there could still be hidden bugs.

(Optional)      : Not absolutely necessary but recommended.

(Group XY)    : These mods belong together. If you want one of the lower mods in the group you usually need the ones above it.

(Preview)       : I created some screenshots for this armor.

(Tip)              : There is an entry for it in 'Tips and Tricks'.

(File)              : You can find the download for this file in post #7 'Files'.

(Scriptheavy) : In Skyrim you shouldn't have too many of these mods. They can influence the speed of the gameplay and will increase your loading time.

(Advanced)    : These require some extra attention. Instructions can be found in post #6. 

🔻                : Will require an update when Bethesda releases more content for the CC.

🟡 XYZ         : Patch from another mod that has to be moved to this spot in the load order

🔴 XYZ         : Instructions to improve the gameplay or to prevent bugs.

🟢 XYZ         : Personal remarks

 

 

Preinstallation

Here we got a few things to do before we install our first mod with a mod manager.

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Recommended tools:

There are a few programs out there everyone should use and that will make the whole process a bit easier.

7-Zip                         Free compression and extraction tool that supports almost all formats.

Notepad++              Very useful if you have to modify ini or cfg files.

 

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VC++                       

Sometimes Win10 'forgets' to install all required files. The 'vc_redist.x64.exe' fixes that.

 

 

Sync Load Order Plugin for Mod Organizer 2

With all the updates this might come handy.

 

 

🔻 SKSE

This mod is needed for quite a few mods to work at all. Just copy the files into your gamefolder (usually …/Steam/steamapps/common/Skyrim Special Edition). Watch out to use the correct version for your Skyrim SE!

 

 

🔻 DynDOLOD and XLODgen (Tip)

Install the main file to be able to create LOD later on (see 'Tips and Tricks') and don't forget to set the parameter for SSE and use the modfied INI for the correct implementation of the 3D trees.

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For XLodgen do the same but add the additional argument '-o'.

 

 

ENB

I can only strongly recommend the Rudy ENB SE. As this one gives us, together with Obsidian and Luminosity, a very beautiful world. This Video will almost (there are some minor differences) show you what you can expect. Here you'll find a modified ini for Rudy which will improve your game.

 

 

(Optional) Reshade and a preset.

They will darken the shadows and raise the contrast. This will also help with the lighting in dungeons as well.

Velvet ReShade (Staying close to the original Rudy ENB)

NOLVUS Reshade (Bleaker setting)

 

 

Wrye Bash

We need this one to create a socalled 'Bashed Patch' to make sure everything works nicely together (instructions can be found in post #3).

 

 

Initializing the game

You first have to run Skyrim via the normal launcher (aka without SKSE). Then the game will initialize and create the required ini files. Usually it is enough to just run the game 'til you leave the carriage in Helgen.

 

After that quit the game and you can start to install mods.

 

Creation club

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Anything from the CC will end up here. I recommend to create an empty modfolder for each creation and move the files from overwrite to it. This way you can easily decide if and when you want to use them.

 

Foundation

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Cleaned DLC (File)

XLODgen Terrain

🔴 The included ESM are ONLY needed for the creation of the 'Terrain Output'. DEACTIVATE/UNINSTALL them when they are not needed.

Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch

Cleaned Skyrim SE Textures

🔴 Use the overwrite version. Way easier to handle and i got no issues with it. 

Static Mesh Improvement Mod 

Noble Skyrim Mod HD-2K

NSM - SMIM Patch 

Forgotten Retex Project

Misc Retexture Project

🔴 Simply merge it with the update.

Retextured SMIM Ingredients

SMIM Furniture Improvement

Kyne's Grass

🔴 I recommend to use the optional grasses (except the 'No Snowy Grass').

🟡 (Optional) Alternative Field Grass

🟡 (Optional) Alternative Tundra Grass

🟡 (Optional) Northern Pine Forest Grass

🔻 DynDOLOD Resources SE

🔴 Get the correct file!

HD LODs Textures SE

Skyrim Particle Patch for ENB (Source in case there's an update)

Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix

Dlizzio's Mesh Fixes

(Optional) NoGrassias Extended

Disable Snow Grass

🔴 Only use one of the first two options

Blackreach Tentacle Mesh Fix

High Poly Blackreach Mushrooms

High Poly Project 

High Poly Bones

Enhanced Vanilla Trees OR Enhanced Vanilla Trees - Lush Trees

🔴 Check installation instructions in post #3

Pine Branches Redone

Alpine Forest of Whiterun Valley

Reach Tree Replacer SSE  

Reach Tree Replacer SSE - Billboards   

Reach Tree Replacer SSE - DynDoLOD Ultra Tree Lod

Trees Addon SE

Trees Addon - Billboards

Trees and Bushes

 🔴 I recommend the 'lite' version.

Trees and Bushes - Small Bushes

Green and Lush Aspen Trees SE

🔴 Check installation instructions in post #3

Riften Docks Overhaul 

Riften Docks Overhaul - SMIM Patch

Better Dynamic Snow SE

🔴 IMPORTANT: Use V2.11 only!

🟡 Snowy Farmhouse has to be below the main ESP

Better Dynamic Snow - Patches

Better Dynamic Ash SE

🔴 IMPORTANT: Use V1.1 only!

Blended Roads

Majestic Mountains 

🔴 Majestic Mountains Moss.ESM is NOT required. Textures will take care of this.

Majestic Mountains-BDS With LOD Fix 

Majestic Landscapes

🔴 DON'T download and use the provided LOD files. They don't work too well with the list.

Improved Rock and Cliff Collision

 

SKSE Extensions

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DLL Plugin Loader (NOT NEEDED! Its function is already included in another mod!)

🔻 ENB Helper SE

🔻 JContainers SE

🔻 SSE Parallax Shader Fix (BETA)

Follower Trap Safety

(Optional) Player Size Adjuster and First Person Camera Height Fix SSE

🔻 Fuz Ro D-oh - Silent Voice

🔻 Address Library for SKSE Plugins

🔻 (Optional) Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID)

🔴 Atm this is only required for V2 of Dirt and Blood - Dynamic Visual Effects

🔻 (Optional) Better Jumping 

🔻 Dynamic Equipment Manager SKSE Updated

🔻 Frozen Electrocuted Combustion

🔻 NPC AI Process Position Fix - SSE

🔻 Papyrus Extender for SSE

🔻 PrivateProfileRedirector SE - Faster game start

🔻 Remember Lockpick Angle

🔻 SSE Engine Fixes (skse64 Plugin)

🔻 SSE Display Tweaks

🔻 Splashes Of Skyrim

🔻 Stay At The System Page

🔻 (Optional) Yes Im Sure

🟢 Highly recommended for crafting

 

UI

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BodySlide and Outfit Studio (Tip)

Better Dialogue Controls

Better MessageBox Controls

(Optional) Font Overhaul - Natural Typefaces for Skyrim -- FONTS

SkyUI

(Optional) Smaller Map Markers for SkyUI 5.2

(Optional) Simple Colored Map Markers SSE OR Colourful Map Markers

🔻 Fix Note icon for SkyUI

(Optional)🔻 moreHUD SE

(Optional)🔻 moreHUD Inventory Edition

Wider MCM Menu for SkyUI 

🔻 RaceMenu 

Atlas Map Markers

(Optional) (Group 1) Improved Camera (Beta 4)

(Optional) (Group 1) Customized Improved Camera Preset

UIExtensions

Remove Mods from System Menu

Remove QuickSave Button

 

Area

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(Optional) More Dirt-Snow-Ash on the Roads

Immersive Fallen Trees SSE

Immersive Fallen Trees Patch

JK's Skyrim

Dawn of Skyrim (Director's Cut) SE 

🔴 Use version 1.4 otherwise the patches won't work

JK's Skyrim - Dawn of Skyrim - Patch

🔴 Use the older version 1.5

JK's Skyrim and Dawn of Skyrim - Riften Patch

🔴 Use the one WITHOUT 'Relighting Skyrim'.

JK's Angeline's Aromatics

JK's Arcadia's Cauldron

JK's Belethor's General Goods

JK's Bits and Pieces

JK's Blue Palace

JK's Radiant Raiment

JK's Sleeping Giant Inn

JK's The Drunken Huntsman

JK's The Winking Skeever

JK's Warmaiden's

(Optional) Shor's Stone 

🔴 This adds an Inn and a broken down house some NPC are talking about. Skip it if you need the slot for another ESP.

(Optional) The Notice Board

(Optional) The Notice Board Redefined

(Optional) The Notice Board SMIM 3D Ropes Fix

Overgrown Cottage in Riverwood

Raven Rock Reborn

Capital Windhelm Expansion

Shrine to Kyne

(Optional) Bleak falls barrow - Revisited

(Optional) Embershard Mine - Revisited

(Optional) Halted Stream Camp - Revisited

(Optional) White River Watch - Revisited

(Optional) ESO Skyshards

🟢 Strongly recommended when you intend to use 'Ordinator'

(Optional) Aldamar - Druid Mushroom Home

(Optional) Anna's Proudspire Manor

(Optional) Ash's Rest - Solstheim Dunmer Player Home

(Optional) Breezehome by Lupus

(Optional) Cynn's Vlindrel Hall

Windstad Manor - Solitude Row Boat

🟢 Nice shortcut to Solitude.

Subgroup: Hearthfire Addons 

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The mods in this group are NOT required and completely optional. Skip them if you're not interested in the houses from 'Hearthfire'.

Lakeview Bedroom Doors

🔴 Keep it deactivated until you're finished building the wings.

Hearthfires Stairs Railings

 🔴 Keep it deactivated until you're finished building the wings.

Shezrie's Hearthfire Kitchen SSE (File)

🔴 DON'T try to remove it after the house was built. It will screw up this room!

🟢 Excellent mod to change Lakeview's back room into a kitchen.

Shezrie's Hearthfire Greenhouse SSE (File)

🔴 DON'T try to remove it after the house was built. It will screw up this room!

🟢 Excellent mod to change Lakeview's storage room into a greenhouse.

PTC's Hearthfire Mods (Just use what you like)

 

 

Textures

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Better Falmer Cave Ceiling Glow
Better Wine Labels
Book Covers Skyrim

Burned Book Retexture

Comfy Dwemer Beds

Cork Retexture

Dressed Hearthfire Doll

Dirt Blast HD SE 

ElSopa HD - Remade Better Dust Piles SE 

HD Meridias Beacon SE 

Meridia's Better Beacon

LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Talos Statue

HD Realistic Dark Elf Urns SE

HD Mammothcheese

HD High Poly Keys II

HD Reworked Baskets

HD Reworked Falmer Architecture

HD Saerek Skull

HD Vanilla Lanterns

WiZkiD Signs

🔴 Activate the option for 'LoS II'

Rudy HQ - Hay SE

Rudy HQ - Miscellaneous SE

🔴 Check installation instructions in post #3
Rudy HQ - Nordic Ruins SE  

Rudy HQ - Nordic Ruins SE Chests 

Rudy HQ - Nordic Ruins SE Lever

Rudy HQ - Nordic Ruins SE Pots  

Auriel's Chantry

Riften in High Definition  

Better Whiterun

CleverCharff's Apocrypha  

CleverCharff's Castle Volkihar  

CleverCharff's Farmhouses and Farm Towns 

🟢 Renamed it to keep it better sorted

CleverCharff's Fort Dawnguard  

CLeverCharff's High Hrothgar

CleverCharff's Mines

CleverCharff's Orc Strongholds  

(Optional) CleverCharff's Orc Strongholds - Slate Roof

CleverCharff's SkyHaven  

(Optional) CleverCharff's SkyHaven - Dark Walls

CleverCharff's Solitude  

CleverCharff's Soul Cairn  

CleverCharff's Soul Cairn - SMIM Patch  

CleverCharff's Windhelm

CC's HQ Enhanced Ore Veins

Skyrim 2018

🔴 We only need the architecture and (optional) the chicken.

Skyrim 2020 Parallax

🔴 DON'T download and use the file for landscapes.

HD Stockade

🔴 Simply choose the resolution (plus the doors) and merge the files.

Ice Cave Parallax Improved

Skyrim Remastered - Caves

🔴 Use a version with Parallax.

Skyrim 2020 Parallax - Roads

Skyrim 2020 Parallax - Whiterun Streets A2 

Caves HQ

HD Barrels

(Optional) Medieval Bridges

(Optional) Less Shiny Manhole

(Optional) Riften - Optional cobblestone

HD Stone Quarry and Clay Deposit (LE but works fine in SE)

Just Ice

NVP - Temple of Kynareth Redone

NVP - Temple of Kynareth Redone - Parallax

High Poly Gleamblossoms

Improved Gourds

Mari's flora 

🔴 Check installation instructions in post #3

Origins Of Forest - 3D Forest Grass

🔴 For our setup i strongly recommend the 'less saturated' version.

3D Mountain Flowers

3D Mountain Flowers Patches

3D Pine Grass

(Optional) Spruce (Bark) OR Pine (Bark)

🟢 Check comparison in post #3

Snowberries

Snowberries HD Texture Option

Markarth - A Mountainous Experience

Rally's All The Things

Rally's Solstheim AIO

WiZkiD Parallax Imperial Forts

Glorious Doors of Skyrim SE

Glorious Doors of Skyrim SE Update

RUSTIC ANIMATED POTIONS and POISONS  

RUSTIC AZURA'S STAR - Special Edition

RUSTIC CLUTTER COLLECTION - Special Edition  

RUSTIC ELDERSCROLL - Special Edition

RUSTIC FURNITURE - SPECIAL EDITION

RUSTIC RELIEFS 

RUSTIC SOULGEMS - Special Edition 

RUSTIC WINDOWS - Special Edition 

Ancient Dwemer Metal (LE but works fine in SE)

Ancient Dwemer Metal - FINAL SE VERSION 

🔴 Merge the update into it

Ancient Dwemer Metal - GDOS Splendid Mechanized Dwemer Door

Dwemer Pipework Reworked

Hall of the Dead Stained Glass Windows

JS Shrine of the Divines SE

Medieval Silverworks

Medieval Spirits

Remiros' Dragonborn Alcohol HD

Retexture for Scrolls

Dandelions - Realistic Dandelion Seeds 

Falling Leaves and Needles

JS Purses and Septims SE 

🟢 The optional gold piles look a bit off.

Ancient Imperial Septims OR Septim - A coin replacer 

4K Traps (File)

Ruins Clutter Improved

🔴 Check installation instructions in post #3

CleverCharff's Photorealistic Ash Pile 

🟢 Looks great with the bones

Rapid Rocks

Skyrim 3D Blacksmith 

Renthals's Tanning Rack

Skyrim 3D Cooking

Crusty Loaves

Better Sweetrolls

Ingredients

Hearthfire Crispy Dumplings - ESL Version

Skyrim 3D Cooking Oven Patch

Skyrim 3D Furniture 

Skyrim 3D Furniture SMIM Patch

Vanilla Table Replacers

Common Table replacer SE (No Ropes)

(Optional) (Group 1) Whiterun Bench

(Optional) (Group 1) Whiterun Bench - Textures

🟢 Skip both if you like the vanilla ones.

Basic Dining Set Replacer

(Optional) Tankard HD 

🟢 Skip it if you like the vanilla tin tankards.

Skyrim 3D Docks and Boardwalks

Skyrim 3D High Hrothgar Steps

WiZkiD Parallax Farmhouses

🟡 WPF - JK Skyrim patch (WPF stands for WiZkiDParallaxFarmhouses)

Skyrim 3D StoneWalls

Renthal's Waterwheel 

SD's Farmhouse Fences SE (Pick what you like)

Nordic Beds SE

Puddles

My Road Signs are Beautiful

 

PC

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CBBE

🔴 I recommend to use the ESL flagged ESP too.

Fair Skin Complexion 

🔴 We need the textures for the teeth.

Expressive Facegen Morphs SE

Expressive Facial Animation - Female Edition

Expressive Facial Animation - Male Edition

High Poly Head 

🔴 Check installation instructions in post #3 otherwise it will NOT work!

Aylis Skin OR Bijin Skin SE OR Demoniac CBBE

🔴 Use a shaved texture

Natural Skin Tones

Feminine Argonian Textures (Chameleon and Lizard) [CBBE]

Feminine Khajiit Textures (Grey Cat and Leopard) [CBBE]

Masculine Argonian Textures (Chameleon and Lizard)

Masculine Khajiit Textures (Grey Cat and Leopard)

The Eyes Of Beauty SSE

The Eyes Of Beauty SSE Elven Edition

ESL High Poly Pretty Face Brows

KS Hairdos

Breast Weight Painted Hair 

🔴 Get ONLY the file for 'KS Hairdos' and never ever use the AIO or the addon!
Beards 

🟢 Finally some good beards

Realistic Hair Colors 

🔻 Schlongs of Skyrim

Tempered Skins for Males - SOS Full Version

Vanilla Makeup HD

Vanilla Warpaints Absolution

Subgroup: Tattoos and Warpaints

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The listed mods are NOT required. I recommend to only use the one which you actually need.

(Optional) Community Overlays 1 (0-30)

(Optional) Community Overlays 2 (31-50)

(Optional) Community Overlays 3 (51- 70)

 🔴 You might want to merge the 'CO 61 Converus Bugfix' into the main file (not everyone needs it).  

(Optional) Weathered Nordic Bodypaints

The Painted Lady - Color-Matching 3D Pubic Hairs

SOS Female Pubic Hairs colored for NPCs 

SOS FPH - 3BA Bodyslides 

(Optional) (Group 1) Wet Function Redux

(Optional) (Group 1) WetFunction CBBE texture 4K  

(Optional) (Group 1) Wet Function Redux - Male Textures

Subgroup: Character Presets.

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This are presets i created for my PC. Of course you can use any other preset you like.

(Optional) Aylis (Breton) HPH

(Optional) Cyara (Dunmer) HPH

Creatures

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🟢 Almost all files have been renamed to keep a better overview. This helps if there's a problem with a specific creature.

HD Ancient Dwemer Automatons (LE but works fine in SE)

HD Arvak

HD Bears of the North

(Optional) HD Bears of the North - Textures

HD Bees and Honeycombs

(Optional) HD Birds

🔴 I recommend to reduce the number of birds to 2 and to raise the chance for the sound of birds.

HD Blue Whales

HD Butterflies Moths and Torchbugs

Butterflies Unchained

HD DAEDRA

HD Dartwing (Dragonfly)

HD DEATH HOUND and GARGOYLE

HD Deer and Elk

HD Dragons

HD Alduin

HD Alduin - Glowmaps

HD Dragon Priest

HD Draugr

HD Falmer

(Optional) HD Female Dremora

HD FROSTBITE SPIDER

HD Giant

Realistic Skin And Hair Shaders - Giants

HD Goat

HD Hagraven

Realistic Skin Shaders - Falmer and Hagravens

HD Highlandcow

HD Hermaeus Mora - Water and tentacles

HD Horker

HD Mammoth

HD Pondfish

HD Rabbit

HD Reworked Horses

HD SABRECAT

HD Skeleton and Human Bones

HD Solstheim Creatures

HD SPRIGGAN

HD Strider And Netches SE

HD Troll

 

Physics and Animation

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XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended

XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended - Fixed Scripts

Better Female for XPMSSE 

🟢 Renamed it to keep it shorter.

Dynamic Animation Replacer

DAR - Aroused Sexy Idles

DAR - Diverse Equipment Idle

(Optional) DAR - Diverse Equipment Normal Attack

DAR - Diverse Random Idles (Video)

(Optional) DAR - Diverse Random Block idle 

🟢 This is more for the 3rd person players.

(Optional) DAR - First Person Combat Animations Overhaul 

DAR - Go To Bed

🟢 Renamed

DAR - Smooth Combat Non Combat

🔴 I recommend to always use 'NPC all' and ignore the weapons we don't use.

DAR - Smooth Magic Casting Animation

(Optional) Conditional Expressions

EVG Animation Variance

EVG Conditional Idles

(Optional) Casual Bow Animation

(Optional) FemaleWalk for Skyrim

(Optional) FemaleWalk For Skyrim - Updates
Slightly Less Crappy Swimming Animations

Stronger Swimming Animation

(Optional) TK Dodge

(Optional) Pipe Smoking

Feminine Jarl Sitting Animation

🔴 Don't forget to use 'GENDER Specific Animations' in FNIS

(Optional) Feminine Pickup Animation

🔴 Don't forget to use 'GENDER Specific Animations' in FNIS

(Optional) Lowered Hands

DAR - Diverse Random Normal Attacks

DAR - Diverse Random PowerAttack (Video)

Movement Behavior Overhaul

Jump Behavior Overhaul

(Optional) Relaxed Sneak Animations

HDT-SMP (Skinned Mesh Physics)

🔴 Check if your CPU supports AVX. Using the wrong one can cause CTD!

🔻CBPC - CBP Physics with Collisions

🔴 Do NOT use the 'gravity config'!

SINful CBP

Fores New Idles in Skyrim SE 

🟢 Some animations still need this mod.

(Optional) Fores New Idles for Creatures

🔴 Only needed if you intend to add animations for creatures.

Nemesis 

🔴 Don't forget to check the instructions in post #3

 

Armor

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(Optional) CBBE Creation Club Outfits Bodyslides

(Optional) (Group 1) Simple Leather Backpack

(Optional) (Group 1) Elianora's Simple Leather Backpack - CC Backpack

(Optional) Classic Morrowind Morag Tong armor replacer 

Simply Realistic Armor and Weapons

🔴 I recommend to merge 'SRAW - Dragonscale and Dragonbone Armor' into it

🟢 The older bodyslides for 'VAR' work only partially.

Capeless Vampire Royal Robes

Capeless Vampire Royal Robs - No Pauldron

RUSTIC CLOTHING - Special Edition

(Optional) Opulent Robe Retexture

Frankly HD Dawnguard Armor and Weapons (Video)

🔴 The bodyslide files too if you need them.

Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale - Armor and Weapons

Frankly HD Nightingale Armor and Weapons

Frankly HD Nightingale Armor CBBE SE

Frankly HD Miraak

🔴 Simply merge the three files.

Frankly HD Shrouded Armor

JS Circlet Replacer 

Gemling Queen Jewelry

NordwarUA's Guards Armor Replacer (Video)

🟢 Renamed

(Optional) NordwarUAs Guards Armor Replacers - Bodyslide

RUSTIC AMULETS - Special Edition

HD - Bonehawk Amulet

HN66's Earrings

JS Armored Circlets

JS Barenziah SE

(Optional) Left Hand Ring

🟡 (Optional) LeftHandRings-1stPersonView.esp

🟢 Skip the patch if you're running low on slots for ESP.

(Optional) Left Hand Ring Icon for SkyUI SE

(Optional) Light Ebony Mail

Remiros' Ancient Falmer Armor HD

NordWarUA's Race Armor Expansion

NordWarUA's Race Armor Expansion - Improved Upscaled Textures

(Optional) NordwarUA's Race Armor Replacers - Bodyslide

NordwarUA's Unplayable Faction Armors SSE 

🟢 Renamed

(Optional) NordwarUA's Faction Armor Replacers - Bodyslide

Serana's Hood Fix

Dead Briarheart SoS Patch (File)

(Optional) Topless Forsworn Armor Replacer CBBE SE 

🟢 They are wild so it works for me. Besides they might use this to distract their foes.

(Optional) Topless Forsworn Armor Replacer CBBE SE Amulet

CC's UHD Stalhrim Weapons and Armor

Subgroup: Unique Armors. If you want something special only your character owns, those armors should be added here. Examples:

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The armors listed here are not required for the list to work properly.

CC Spell Knight Armor Upscaled - Improved

(Group 1) Ciri's Outfit (The Witcher 3) (Video)
(Group 1) Ciri's Outfit (The Witcher 3) SE UNP-CBBE

(Group 2) DX Dark Knight Armor

(Group 2) DX Dark Knight Armor - Update

(Group 2) DX Dark Knight Armor - CBBE

(Group 2) (Optional) DX Dark Knight Armor - Smaller Shield

(Group 3) Gigaduex's Armor Set CBBE (Preview)  

(Group 3) Gigaduex BodySlide - CBBE  

(Group 3) Gigaduex's Armor Sets SE Physics Addon - CBBE CBP

(Group 3) Unofficial Unimmersive Gigaduex's Armor Changes

🟢 I only use the ESP for the pants.

(Group 3) Gigaduex's Armor Set - Hair

(Group 3) Gigaduex Amulet Display Version  

Triss Armor Retextured SE - CBBE 3BBB Bodyslide (Preview)

Reliquary of Myth - Artifact Overhaul

🔴 Ignore the patches for now. Those will be covered later.

Natural Dragon Priest Mask Textures

 

Weapons

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Believable weapons

Pickaxe Redone

Realistic HD Woodcutter's Axe Remastered

Unique Thane Weapons
(Optional) Aevrigheim - Miraak's Sword and Staff Replacer (Just select the version you like)
(Optional) Elven Blades - Elven Sword and Greatsword Model Replacers (Just select the version you like)

(Optional) Glass Blades - Glass Sword and Greatsword Replacers (Just select the version you like)

(Optional) Silver Edge - Silver Sword and Greatsword Model Replacers (Just select the version you like)

Simply Brutal Daedric Weapons

🔴 I recommend to merge the update 'V1.1 Updates' into it

Simply Elegant Ebony Weapons

🔴 I recommend to merge the update 'Simply Elegant Ebony Longsword' into it

Simply Rustic Iron Weapons

🔴 I recommend to merge the update 'Iron Sword and Greatsword Update' into it

Simply Stylish Steel Weapons

🔴 I recommend to merge the update 'Alternate Warhammer and Battleaxe' into it

Unique Weapons. If you want something special only your character owns, those weapons should be added here. Examples:

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The weapons listed here are not required for the list to work properly.

CL's Rapier 

🟢 Stick them with the pointy end)

Hadhafang 

🟢 An old family treasure which has been given to Aylis. 😉

Ritevice

Aligned Arrows and Bolts SE

Elven Arrow - Wooden Retexture

Falmer Arrows Revamped Texture

No More Fork-Like Dragonbone Arrows

Real Bows (Video)

Real Bound Bow

Auriel's Weaponry 

🟢 Primarily the bow, the rest is up to you.

Tauriels Bow and Arrows

Tauriels Bow and Arrows plus Elven Bow replacer

Unique Bows. If you want something special only your character owns, those weapons should be added here. Examples:

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The bows listed here are not required for the list to work properly.

Mirkwood Bow

Rivendell Bow

(Optional) HD Steel Quiver

(Optional) Auto-Equip Best Arrows

 

Quests

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Away - Come Away

Away - Come Away - Bodyslides

(Optional) Maelstrom

(Optional) Shindara - The Fire Within

(Optional) The Tale of Tsatampra Xiros

 

Override

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A Matter of Time
(Optional) Andromeda - Unique Standing Stones of Skyrim 

(Optional) Andromeda - Metric Units (Addon)

(Optional) Animated Weapon Enchants

Better Vampires

(Optional) Boethiah for Good Guys 

(Optional) Namira for Good Guys

(Optional) Somebody Else's Problem

(Optional) Bromjunaar Journal 

🟢 Skip it if you're running low on slots for ESP. 

(Optional) Civil War Neutrality

(Optional) Clams Drop Pearls

(Optional) Crimson Nirnroot Satchel 

🟢 Makes an annoying quest easier.

(Optional) Dawnguard as a Vampire

Dirt and Blood - Dynamic Visual Effects

 🔴 Don't forget the requirement for V2.0.

Dirt and Blood HD Retexture

Widget Addon - Bathing In Skyrim 

🔴 I recommend the settings: Colored - L/R position: 887 - U/D position: 13 - Scale: 170%.

Timing is Everything

(Optional) Enhanced Blood Textures

(Optional) Endless Firewood - Chop Forever

(Optional) Enhanced Soultrap

Enter the College of Winterhold without joining

(Optional) No More Falmer Ears

Falling Gildergreen Petals

Footprints

Footprints - ENB 

🟢 Renamed. 'enb square test alpha test test file' is a mouthful

CG4 Horse Muck SE

Lawbringer

🔴 Use the separate files. 

🟡 You have to move the framework up
Tactical Valtheim SSE (Video) 

Trees Addon - Tactical Valtheim Patch

Gildergreen Reborn

🔻 Go to bed 

Sleep Tight SE

Sleep Tight no boots

HearthFires Display Case Fix

FleshFX
Improved Meeko

Linen wrap recipe

(Optional) Lootable Falmer

Mannequins Revamped  

Mannequins Revamped SL Fix  

Mannequin Manipulator 

🟢 Renamed

(Optional) (Group 3) Moonlight Tales Special Edition

(Optional) (Group 3) Moonlight Tales Special Edition - MCM

MorrowLoot Ultimate

Multiple Floors Sandboxing

No Edge Glow - Magic and Transformations

One With Nature

(Group 4) Opulent Thieves Guild

(Group 4) Update ESL Patch - Created by Erstam
(Optional) (Group 5) Ordinator 

(Optional) (Group 5) Ordinator - Metric Units (Addon)

(Test) (Group 6) Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul

(Test) (Group 6) Odin - Ordinator Compatibility Patch

(Test) (Group 6) Odin - Metric Units

🔻 (Optional) Passive Weapon Recharging

(Optional) Reading Is Good (SKSE)

(Optional) RAB Skill experience from reading books 

🟢 This one got a bug which i think is actually an advantage. See comments on Nexus.

(Optional) Save the Icerunner - Lights Out Alternate Routes

🟢 Fixes an annoying quest. Now you have choices (something Bethesda has forgotten).

(Optional) Skyrim Reputation
Suzanna Death Outfit Replacer

Thieves Guild Requirements

Training Dummies

🟡 You have to move the file for Dawnguard down

Triumvirate - Mage Archetypes

(Optional) Triumvirate - Metric Units (Addon)

The Paarthurnax Dilemma

Violens

(Optional) Wait Carriage in Towns

(Optional) We Don't Float 

(Optional) Your Own Thoughts 

🔴 You have to manually activate the patch for 'Immersive Sounds'.

🔻 Armor Rating Redux SE

(Optional) Alternate Start

 

NPC

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Subgroup: High Poly NPC Overhaul. To avoid problems i had to split the overhauls.

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For an already existing player character.

High Poly NPC Overhaul - Skyrim Special Edition

 

For a new game.

High Poly NPC Overhaul - Resources

High Poly NPC Overhaul - Skyrim Special Edition 2.0

(Optional) High Poly NPC Overhaul - HighRes FaceTint 2.04

High Poly NPC Overhaul - ASLAL

High Poly NPC Overhaul - JK's Skyrim

High Poly NPC Overhaul - Dawn of Skyrim

High Poly NPC Overhaul - MLU Patch

🔴 This patch is for HPNPC Overhaul 2.0 only.

Dawnguard Sentries Plus

KS Hairdos for Dawnguard Sentries Plus

(Optional) Dunmeri Ghosts

(Optional) MBWS Male Housecarl NPC Replacer SSE

RS Children Overhaul

Realistic RS Children Overhaul

Capital Windhelm Expansion Realistic RS Children Patch

(Optional) Hearthfire Trader (All-In-One)

[Inofficial] Dibella's Sisterhood

[Inofficial] Dibella's Sisterhood - Sisters   

[Inofficial] Dibellas Sisterhood - Patch

Immersive Wenches

Deadly Wenches

Shield Sisters Re-Imagined SE

🔴 I recommend to merge the update 'Shield Sisters Re-Imagined - Hotfix' into it

🟢The OA has quite a few other mods for NPC which might be worth a look.

[Inofficial] Shield Sisters Re-Imagined - Werewolf Hotfix 

🔴 The file has to be manually copied into a new mod. Hopefully the OA will make an update to officially include it.

(Optional) Elewellyn The Nightingale - Llewellyn Replacement 

🟢 Replaces the creepylooking bard.

HD Skins for old female faces

(Optional) CiceReal Placer - Cicero Replacer

Serana (High Poly) OR Serana OR Serana Re-Imagined SE

(Optional) Valerica OR Valerica (Re-Imagined SE)

Subgroup: Followers. Additional followers should be added here. Example:

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The NPC listed here is not required for the list to work properly.

(Group 1) Song of the Green (Auri Follower)

(Group 1) (Optional) Song of the Green - Auri Replacer - Ella's version OR Song of the Green - Auri Lenka Replacer OR Auri Re-Imagined SE

(Group 1) Riften Docks Overhaul - Song of the Green

(Group 2) Sofia - The Funny Fully Voiced Follower

(Group 2) (Optional) Sofia Re-Imagined SSE

My Home is Your Home

SC - KS Hairdos Retextured

The Eyes Of Beauty - Vampire Eyes SSE

Aylis Eyes - HD Cube Map

Eye Normal Map Fix SSE

 

Sound

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Audio Overhaul for Skyrim SE 

(Optional) AOS Blood Patch

Immersive Sounds - Compendium

Audio Overhaul - Immersive Sounds Integration

🟡 YOT - Immersive Sounds < 'Your Own Thoughts'

Enhanced Waterfall Sounds

Improved River Sound

Morrowind Music Integration

Chapter II - Jeremy Soule Inspired Music

(Optional) Enderal Music for Skyrim Special Edition 

(Optional) Skyrim Music Supplement 
(Optional) Enigma Series -All In One- 

PC Head Tracking and Voice Type SE

Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO SE

RDO - USSEP Patch Final 

🔴 You have to manually remove the patch for CRF
A Bow's Whisper

Realistic Conversations

Realistic Husky Sounds SSE

Enhanced Draugr FX (Oldrim but works in SE)

Falmer Sounds -The Betrayed Remaster-

Heart of the Beast - Werewolf Sound Overhaul 

🟢 'Feral' is my recommendation.

Daedric Voices

More Painful NPC Death Sounds SE

Talkative Dragons

Smooth Blade Draw and Sheath

Shut The F... Up

Guard Dialogue Overhaul SE

(Optional) Immersive Speech Dialogues

Stop That - Comment and Complaint Remover

Serana Dialogue Add-On

NPC Dialogue Audio Enhancer

Water Loop Bug Fix

(Optional) The Dragonborne Comes (This is the place for a replacer of music files in the game)

(Optional) Loadscreens - From SSEB (This is the place for changes to the loading screens)

(Optional) Five Main Menu Wallpapers  (This is the place for changes to the wallpaper in the main menu)

🔴 Option 4 and 5 work well with our ENB

(Optional) Main Menu and Celtic Audio Replacers (Audio File) (This is the place for changes to music in the main menu)

 

Weather and Lighting

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Cathedral Weathers and Seasons

Rudy ENB Cathedral Weathers required files Part I

Rudy ENB Cathedral Weathers required files Part II

(Optional) Improved Rain and Fog for Cathedral Weathers

🟢 This will add darker rain weathers.

Obsidian Mountain Fogs

Storm Lightning for SSE 

🟢 I recommend option 2 for the night and option 4 for the day.

Ethereal Clouds

Lanterns Of Skyrim II 

🟡 LoS II - SMIM patch.esp 

🟡 LoS II - JKs Skyrim patch

🟡 LoS II - Tamriel Master Lights.esp

🔴 Use the 'cities' version.

🟡 LoS II - TML - JKs Skyrim patch.esp

🟡 LoS II - TML - Guard Armor Replacer patch.esp

Riften Docks Overhaul - LoS II Patch

Luminosity

Window Shadows

🔴 My recommended settings can be found in post #3

 🔴 Don't forget to merge the hotfix into the main file

(Optional) Improved Hearthfire Lighting SE 

🟢 Up to you. The homes get brighter but the lightsources now produce shadows.

Volcanic Tundra - Heat Wave Effects

(Optional) Wonders of Weather

Spider Webs and Particles for ENB

Rudy HQ - More Lights for ENB SE - Bthardamz 

Rudy HQ - More Lights for ENB SE - Glowing Mushrooms

Rudy HQ - More Lights for ENB SE - Soulgems

🔴 CAUTION: We only need the patch NOT the main file!

Rudy HQ - More Lights for ENB SE - Torchbugs and Moths

Kanjs - Chaurus eggs

Smoking Torches and Candles

Medieval Candlehorns and Sconces

Medieval Silverworks STAC Patch

SD's Horn Candles SE

SD's Horn Candles SE - STAC Patch

(Optional) More Colorful Torchbug Lanterns

ENB Light (Tip) (FPS)

🔴 The version is somewhat up to you. I use V0.95.

Green Moth - ENB Light Patch

Torchbug - ENB Light Patch

Embers XD 

🔴 Do NOT use ANY of the ESL versions!

🟡 You have to move embers up

🟡 Embers XD - JKs Skyrim Patch (HD)

🟡 (Optional) Embers XD - Micropatch - BreezehomeByLupus

🟡 Embers XD - JKs Skyrim - TML Patch (HD).esp

Burnt Wood

Torch Remover

Arctic - Frost Effects Redux

R.A.S.S. - Rain Ash And Snow Shaders

Snow Effects SE

Enlightened College of Winterhold

Morning Fogs SSE - Thin Fog

Volumetric Mists

🔴 Don't forget to install 'Solstheim' too.

Reduced Glow FX SE

(Optional) Fire Halo Remover

Dynamic Volumetric Lighting and Sun Shadows

DVLaSS Skyrim Underside

 

Lovers Lab

Spoiler

🔻 Sexlabs Framework (Scriptheavy)

🔻 PapyrusUtil SE - Modders Scripting Utility Functions

Mfg Fix

PC Head Tracking and Voice Type Patch

LipSync Fix

SexLab Aroused

(Optional) Slave Tats

 🔴 Make sure to get the one for SE!

SLAL

🔴 I strongly recommend to deactivate all animations in 'Sexlabs Framework' before configuring this mod.

Sexlab Defeat

🔴 As you configure your mods in the MCM, make sure defeat is the last mod you open and configure.

(Optional) Auri - Song of the Green SL Patch 

🔴 This is a patch for the exemplary companion in 'NPC'.

Skyrim Strap On CBBE Bodyslide SSE (File)

Subgroup: Futanari. Skip this one if you're not interested.

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SOS - Futanari CBBE SSE

Horse Penis Redux SSE

SOS Female Schlongifier

Gender Bender SE (Scriptheavy)

(Optional) Creampie and Pregnant Voice Pack OR Creampie Voice Pack OR Pregnant Voice Pack

Subgroup: Creatures. Skip this one if you're not interested.

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(Test) Creature Framework

(Test) More Nasty Critters Special Edition (Scriptheavy)

(Test) SexLab Aroused Creatures SE

(Test) Aroused Creature RIA (Requires an update/patch)

(Test) ABC

(Optional) (Test) Chaurus Life

(Optional) (Test) MNC Husky

(Optional) Tirk The Riekling Special Edition 1.0.5

Serene Wispmothers

SexLab Shrines 

Dripping when Aroused
Sexlab Attraction

(Optional) Sexlab Eager NPC's SE (SLEN)

Arousal Based MatchMaker OR Random Sex Mod

Billyy's SLAL Animations 

🔴 Make sure to get the ones for SE!

Subgroup: Additional Animations. Billyy should cover all your needs so you can skip this content if you want to.

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BakaFactory SLAL Animation 

🔴 Make sure to get the ones for SE!

Sexual Vampire Feed SE

ZAZ CBBE SE (V8R2) 

(Optional) (Group 1) Fertility Mode (Tip) 

🟡Don't forget to move the ESM up.

(Optional) Fertility Mode v3 fixes and Tweaks 

(Optional) Fill Her Up Baka Edition

(Optional) SLACS - SexLab Advanced Cum Stages

(Optional) SLACS textures replacer 

🟢 I recommend the 'dark' version.

SexLab Light me up

Ammo Unequip on Sexlab Animations

Tailfix (File) (See 'Bugfix: Blue Tail Bug')

 

Patches

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Assorted mesh fixes

JK's Interiors Patch Collection 

(Optional) JK's The Winking Skeever - AS Patch

MLU - JKs The Drunken Huntsman-ESL 

MorrowLoot Ultimate - Guards Armor Replacer Patch

🔴 Reinstall: Reliquary of Myth - Artifact Overhaul 

🟢 We want to add its patches here.

Capital Windhelm Expansion - USSEP

Capital Windhelm Expansion - EMBERS XD Patch

Capital Windhelm Expansion - JK Skyrim Patch

Capital Windhelm Expansion - Dawn Patch

Capital Windhelm HPNPC and KS Hair Patch JS

QUASIPC - Qwinn's Unified Automated Self Installing Patch Compendium

🔴 REMOVE 'Qw_Ordinator_AOS Patch.esp' as it is NOT needed!

lilebonymace's patches

Immersive Wenches -KS Hairs - Patch

HASTE

Word Wall Transparency Fix for ENB

(Optional) Gold to Septims

SDA Relationship Dialogue Overhaul Patch

SDA SL Patch

SexLab Compatible Noble Bed Double

Subgroup: Rudy ENB Fixes

Spoiler

All fixes are included with Rudy ENB. See '.../Rudy for SSE CW/Addon'.

Night Eye ENB Fix

Rudy ENB DVLaSS ini

Rudy ENB R.A.S.S. FIX

Rudy ENB SE Fix for Blinding Fogs

Rudy ENB Wonders of Weather FIX

Blended Shorelines - No more jagged water edges

Water for ENB

Shiny Wet Rocks Fix

Bright Waterfall Fix for ENB

Smooth Shores (Grass and Ground Remastered)

Textures Patch

 

Final

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CBBE 3BBB

(Optional) CBBE 3BBB Vagina Textures Set 

🟢 Tool in case you had trouble getting the right texture.

(Optional) Puffy Nipple Sliders

CBBE 3BBB - SL Triggers compatible patch

Greek Goddess OR Wrong Body 

🟢 Of course you can use a different preset.

(Optional) Greek Goddess - Collision 

🔴 Obviously only for the corresponding preset.

FNIS Override 

🔴 Has to be created via FNIS (Just convert the content of overwrite into a mod after you've run FNIS)

NEMESIS Override 

🔴 Has to be created via NEMESIS (Just convert the content of overwrite into a mod after you've run NEMESIS)

Created bodyslides should be added here.

Subgroup: Predone Bodyslides

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If you want to use one of those optional sets, then you just have to download and activate them.

SSEB - Predone bodyslides for 'Greek Goddess'

SSEB - Predone bodyslides for 'Kurone BodySlide Preset'

SSEB - Predone bodyslides for 'Wrong Body'

Bashed Patch

🔴 Has to be created via 'Wrye Bash' (Just convert the content of overwrite into a mod after you've run it)

(Optional) DynDOLOD FXGlow Disabler

Terrain LOD Output 

🔴 Created via XLODgen (Tip) (Just convert the content of overwrite into a mod after you've run it)

DynDOLOD Texture Output 

🔴 Created via DynDOLOD (Tip)

DynDOLOD Output 

🔴 Created via DynDOLOD (Tip)

AO Output

🔴 Created via XLODgen (Tip) (Just convert the content of overwrite into a mod after you've run it)

 

The last thing would be to optimize the settings of your ini files for Skyrim. I've included mine in SSEB - Modified Skyrim configuration files.

[Aylis]

Installation

The most important thing first: DO NOT CHANGE THE LOADORDER WITH LOOT!

 

With that out of the way the Installation is quite Forward:

 

1. I always install the mods in the same order they are listed. At the end, when everything is installed i manually move the ESM to the top (while keeping the order in which they were installed) and check that the patches are below the mods they are supposed to patch.

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2. Then come the last few steps. Creating the bodyslides, FNIS, Nemesis, the bashed patch and at last DynDOLOD. The ESP from DynDOLOD always has to be at the bottom of your load order.

 

 

Creation Club

Obviously i couldn't check every mod Bethesda offers in the CC as i have no intention to buy them. So i only got a few i could test. Some mods of the CC seem to have problems with a modded game so you'll have to check which ones will actually work with the list (and please report them to me).

 

Working:

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Alternate Armor - Daedric Mail                              OK, if you like the look.

Alternate Armor - Dragonscale                                               ''

Alternate Armor - Dwarven Mail                                              ''

Alternate Armor - Ebony Plate                                                ''

Alternate Armor - Elven Hunter                                               ''

Alternate Armor - Stahlrim Fur                                                ''

Arcane Accessories                                               Actually useful and recommended.

Arcane Archer Pack                                                                ''

Nordic Jewelry                                                       For free OK, otherwise skip it.

Saturalia Holiday                                                   Just don't. Even if you get it for free...

Spell Knight Armor                                                 OK, if you like the look.

 

Work but have issues:

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Backpacks                                                            They are not recognized by SexLab and will not be removed during animations. 

Tundra Homestead                                               Only bookshelves in the bedroom, flickering textures.

Wild Horses                                                          Caution: it will NOT work correctly with Creature Schlongs installed!

 

Cause problems:

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Survival Mode                                                       Doesn't work with USSEP. No matter how much you eat or drink, you will starve.

 

 

Recommended Settings

I'll add a few comments for some mods which will give you the best visuals for the game.

 

 

3BBB

Let's go through the settings i use here.

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Format is Page/Option(s)

 

  1.1 Pre-built Body mesh

  2.1 Performance (improved)

  3.1 SMP and CBPC (Full)

  4.1 Old Type

  5.1 Elasticity

  5.2 Small~Big Boobs

  6.1 Deactivated

  6.2 A little fleshy

  6.3 Vagina Physics 

  7.1 Medium Movement

  8.1 CBPC - RegularSOS

  9.1 Here you have to find the right color for the skintone you're going to use (see spoiler). Otherwise it will look off. But you can change it with the optional tool.

  9.2 SSS Black

10.1 Sexlab

10.2 Replacing CBBE 1.6x Morph Sliders

[INSTALL]

 

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Pink tone                                                                                                         Red tone

 

 

 

Bark

Depending on the area you live in the bark might look different from what you see in the game. I added two more options for the treebark so it doesn't look 'just completely wrong' to you.

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Standard (Pfuscher) / Spruce / Pine

 

 

Creature Framework/MNC

This combination can cause problems, so make sure that the LO is correct.

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Now use the following steps (see pic):

Activate 'Force arousal update' in CF

Lower the 'Arousal threshold' in CF

 

If there is an update i recommend to go through those steps:

'Re-register all mods' in CF

'Clear Creatures' in CF

'Clear event data' in CF

Activate 'Force arousal update' in CF

Lower the 'Arousal threshold' in CF

 

 

 

DynDOLOD and xLODgen

The first look at DynDOLOD can be intimidating. Especially if you watch the (a bit outdated) tutorial video. But if you follow my list it can be condensed to an easier installation and use with MO2. 

 

Installation

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Manual steps:

Just unpack the main file where you have room for it (Just not the drive with Skyrim). The mod xLODgen can be installed to the same folder.

Now extract the INI, which i uploaded in SSEB - Modified DynDOLOD.ini for 3D trees, into the right Folder ('…/DynDOLOD/Edit Scripts/DynDOLOD').

 

Mod Manager:

The rest is installed like any other mods. Just keep them in the same order as they appear in the list and you'll be fine.

 

Running them in MO2

As MO2 works with a virtual Installation you'll always have to run DynDOLOD through it. So add them all (DynDOLODx64, TexGenx64 and xLODgen) to the drop down menu on the right side (dont forget the parameter '-sse' for DynDOLOD and '-sse -o'  for xLODgen) and it will now include all your installed mods when you start it.

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Configuration and running the programs

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DynDOLOD

Now comes the interesting part which requires four separate steps for the best visuals.

Step 1: xLODgen

Now we get to the creation of the LOD of the terrain and thats where we have to use xLODgen. For this we have to install XLODgen Terrain (if you havn't already).

 

You'll have to change the settings for it to work properly. For this you have to go through four steps to set up the correct settings for the different LOD. Make sure that everything looks like in the screenshots.

 

In case you get shadowy/blackened areas you might want to activate 'Bake normal-maps'. For now it doesn't seem to be necessary, but that might change with an update for shaders or something else...

 

Part 1 (LOD4)

 

 

Part 2 (LOD8)

 

 

Part 3 (LOD16)

 

 

Part 4 (LOD32)

 

Now hit 'Generate' and wait for it to finish. The created files end up in 'Overwrite' and you have to create a new mod (i called mine 'Terrain LOD Output') with them.

 

Now activate 'Terrain LOD Output' and deactivate the two ESM from 'XLODgen Terrain'.

 

Clean the cache!

 

Step 2: Texture Generator

Run the 'Texture Generator'. After a short while a window will pop up and there's one option you might want to change, the size of the LOD textures. The higher that number is the better it will look. But don't overdo it as it will demand more from your video card. And you might want to lower it.

 

 

Now copy the folder DynDOLOD Texture Output into the mods folder of MO2 (usually '.../MO2/Mods') and activate it.

 

Clean the cache!

 

 

Step 3: DynDOLOD

Now we use DynDOLOD to create the LOD for all trees and objects in the game.

 

Activate all areas in the list at the left corner and activate everything else shown in the picture. In case you previously changed the size of the LOD textures you have to set 'Max Tile Size' to the same number. The 'LOD Brightness' is something you have to experiment with as that depends on the ENB you use. I recommend '-5' to '-7' for 'Rudy ENB'. 

 

 

Once that is done just copy the folder DynDOLOD Output into the mods folder of MO2 (usually '.../MO2/Mods').

 

Clean the cache!

 

 

Step 4: Ambient Occlusion

For the last part all three outputs (in my case 'Texture Output', 'Terrain LOD Output' and 'DynDOLOD Output') have to be activated.

 

Now we need XLODgen again to create an ESP for the finishing touches. Simply deactivate 'Terrain LOD' (don't worry the settings for it will be saved) and tick 'Occlusion' instead.

 

Now run it with the standard settings. The created ESP will again end up in 'Overwrite' and you have to create a new mod (i called mine 'AO Output') for it. Just activate the new mod and you're finally done.

 

 

ENB Lights

This mod can have, that depends on the selected optiions, quite an impact on your FPS. In the pic i show you my settings which arn't too heavy on the old video card i got in my system.

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Enhanced Vanilla Trees

Here i'll list the settings i use for it. Format is page and option(s): 

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I recommend using the standard trees. The size and/or lush is up to you. The custom versions do have a noticable pop in with some of the trees.

 

EVT
1.1 Enhanced darker mehes
2.1 Enhanced Tree Clutter
2.2 Firewood textures
3.1 Billboards

 

 

Facial Animations

This has always been problematic. Especially if you wanted to use the 'Facial Expressions' and 'Lip Sync' at the same time. If you follow the list you'll need all five mods for it to work properly.

Expressive Facegen Morphs SE

Expressive Facial Animation - Female Edition

Expressive Facial Animation - Male Edition

Mfg Fix

LipSync Fix

Also don't forget to tick the options for it in 'Sexlab'.

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My configuration here:

 

 

Fertility Mode

First you have to run 'Bodyslide' (as mentioned in this thread) and then activate 'Bodymorph' in the MCM of FM. It might not be necessary, but i usually rerun FNIS so there will be no problems somewhere else.

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Green and Lush Aspen Trees

My preference is the 'green' version. Too bad that there's no option to use the orange leaves in autumn and no leaves in winter.

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As usual first 'page' then 'option':

 

1.1 Core Files
1.2 3D static LOD
1.3 None
1.4 Green fallen leaves Riften (rest is optional - i use all three)
2.1 None

 

 

High-Poly-Heads (HPH)

Please use the following settings for the installation.

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The hair is up to you, but it should be covered by all the HPH replacers for NPC.

 

 

Mari's Flora

This AIO replaced all of Mari's separate files. Here i want to tell you the settings i use.

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As usual Page/option

 

01 Your choice (Mine is Purple)

02 Vanilla Foliage
03 New meshes
04 For ENB
05 Your choice (Mine is Blue)
06 Your choice (Mine is Green)
07 Your choice (Mine is Blue)
08 Your choice (Mine is Green)
09 Bright
10 Your choice (Mine is Red)
11 Your choice (Mine is Flowering)

 

 

(ADVANCED) Nemesis and FNIS for creatures

This is how i got it to work (remember that the software is still BETA). 😛

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1. Install Nemesis just below FNIS (but DON'T activate the mod yet!)

2. Run FNIS normally

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If you follow my guide closely you'll need to tick the following three options.

3, Create your 'FNIS Output' from overwrite and activate it

4. Now deactivate the main mod for FNIS and activate Nemesis

5. Run the update.

6. Now select 'Jump Behaviour Overhaul', 'Movement Behaviour Overhaul' and 'TK Dodge' (works for SE as well) in the list.

7. Let Nemesis run through

8. Create your 'Nemesis Output' from overwrite, activate it and let it overwrite 'FNIS Output'

9. Done

 

 

Rudy HQ - Miscellaneous SE

As the FOMOD offers a few options i'll give you the recommended options here.

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As usual first 'page' then 'option':

 

1.1 None
1.2 None
2.1 None
2.2 None
2.3 None
3.1 None
3.2 Your choice
4.1 None
5.1 Rudy HQ Apple Tomato Potato
5.2 Rudy HQ Beds
5.3 Rudy HQ Common Plates
6.1 None

 

 

Ruins Clutter Improved

I recommend using the following settings:

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Window Shadows

I use the following settings:

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As usual first 'page' then 'option':

 

1.1 Automatic
2.1 None
2.2 Brighter Window Glow Maps
3.1 Light Fade
3.2 None

 

 

Wrye Bash

We only need to create a 'Bashed Patch' and @johnny0183 wrote a nice little summary how to easily get one:

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1. Install Wrye in the Skyrim folder (so you get ..\Skyrim Special Edition\Mopy\[files])

2. Link to wrye in MO2 just like DynDOLOD, FNIS etc.

3. Start Wrye

4. Scroll down and right click the bashed patch at the bottom

5. Choose "Rebuild Patch..."

6. On the next screen click "Build Patch"

7. Do not activate the patch via Wrye

8. Create a Bashed Patch mod from overwrite and place it just above the DynDOLOD outputs

9. Activate the mod

 

[Aylis]

Screenshots

All screenshots were taken using 'Rudy ENB', 'Obsidian Weather and Lighting', and 'Luminosity'. 

 

Aylis

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NPC

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Aela

 

Alvor

 

Amren

 

Belethor

 

Eorlund

 

Faendal

 

Farkas

 

General Tulius

 

Gerdur

 

Giant

 

Hert

 

Hod

 

Hunter

 

Isran

 

Jarl Balgruuf

 

Jarl Siddgeir

 

Jon Battle-Born

 

Kodlak

 

Lillith Maiden-Loom

 

Lord Hakon

 

Maiq

 

Saadia

Sapphire

 

Serana

 

Valerica

 

Vilkas

 

Armor

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'Away - Come Away'

 

'Early Medieval Helmet'

 

'Ciri Armor'

 

'Gigadeux Armor Set'

Altmer Scout Armor - Purple

 

Hunter Armor - Black

 

Vigilants of Stendarr - Paladin 

 

Triss armor (Forest variant)

 

Castles, Cities and Villages

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Castle Volkihar

 

Falkreath 

Fort Dawnguard

 

Solitude

 

Riften

 

Riverwood

 

Tundra Homestead

 

Whiterun 

 

Windhelm

 

 

Winterhold

 

Markath 

 

 

 

Interiors

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Castle Volkihar

 

Tomb of Ysgramor 

 

The Tale of Tsatampra Xiros

 

Tundra Homestead

 

Wilderness

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Above the cloudcover

 

Apocrypha

 

Coastline

 

Evening

 

Exploring

 

Falmer Caverns

 

Glacier

 

Night in a forest

 

Northbound

 

On the road at night

 

Over the hills and far away

 

Riften Area

 

Shrine of Dibella (only with 'Dibella Sisterhood')

 

 

Standing Stone

Swamp

 

To High Hrothgar

 

Under a full moon

 

[Aylis]

Troubleshooting

As you can imagine we might run into a bug or glitch while running so many mods. In this post i'll try to give you some informations to either diagnose or solve them.

 

 

Problem while installing mods

Sometimes the installation of a mod is problematic as the folder structure doesn't work with MO2. If you see a second 'Data' folder use it instead of the selected standard (see pic).

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General tips for issues

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Blue/purple look        - Missing textures

Black Face                  - Problem with the LO or a missing mod/patch.

Invisible objects         - Usually missing meshes

CTD at a certain spot - Usually a problem with meshes - sometimes a texture

Random CTD             - Could be Skyrim being Skyrim... Or anything else. Those are hard to fix.

Lagging execution     - Too many scripts for the used system.

Overlapping objects  - Two mods modifying the same spot.

Infinite load               - Usually either a missing master or the wrong mod for LE in the LO.

 

 

Tools

Elephant's Script Latency Tester

This mod will help you to determine if you got too many scripts running.

 

FallrimTools  

After uninstalling a mod it might be a good idea to run this tool to remove remnants of scripts.

 

The safe route:

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Load the savegame

 

Now choose this option

 

Save and you're done.

 

 The better but riskier route:

Use this with caution! It might break your savegame!

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Load the savegame

 

Now choose this Option

Save and start the game. Wait a minute in game, make a hard save, leave and restart the Fallrim Tools again. 

 

Now the check for remaining 'undefined elements'

 

 

Only remove the ones where you KNOW EXACTLY that they are not needed anymore!

 

Save and you're done.

 

NetImmerse Override Cleaner SE

This small tool reduces the bloat of your savegames. A nice sideeffect are better loading times and you should run it once in a while.

 

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Bugs and (possible) Fixes

While none of them are really breaking the game they appear randomly and are annoying enough to deserve an entry here.

 

Black Face

So far this has always been an issue with the load order of the mods. It is caused by either using the wrong textures for the meshes underneath or an overlay that isn't working properly.

Effect: Visual

Fix     : Rechecking the LO and looking for missing patches.

 

 

Blurry Visuals

Well, this is no bug but an effect of the mod 'Dripping when Aroused'

Effect: Visual

Fix     : Changing settings in the MCM.

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Blue/Purple Argonian Tails

This can become a problem if the game garbles the path for the correct textures and can't find them anymore. The provided file should fix that problem.

Effect: Visual

Fix     : Install the provided fix (see 'Files') as the last one in the group 'LL'.

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Cum not visible

This is happening when you don't set up 'Sexlab' correctly. You have to activate two settings in the MCM.

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MCM slow/not appearing

With all the mods we use the MCM can be quite slow to update. If it takes longer than two minutes then you can try a console command.

Effect: See title

Fix     : open the console and use 'setstage SKI_ConfigManagerInstance 1'.

 

 

Missing penis - Snow Elves

Fixing this might be a bit overkill.

Effect: Visual

Fix     : Installing Ancient Falmer a snow elf race SOS Plugin

 

 

Physics cause problems

It shouldn't happen if you follow this guide but to be on the safe side i wrote a miniguide to check if the foundation works.

Effect: See title

Fix     : Check this thread here. 

 

 

SKSE - SHGetFolderPath

An AVS is a necessary evil. But often enough they are a bit too agressive and can screw you over. If SKSE suddenly stops working your AVS might be the problem.

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Error from SKSE:

Effect: SKSE stops working.

Fix     : Deactivating the 'Ransomware Protection' of the AVS.

 

[Aylis]

Tips and Tricks

Character Creation

This is the part where a lot of people (including myself) struggle with. Finding the right body is the smaller part of the problem, but getting the face right can take forever... Aylis (also see 'Files') took me something around two days 'til i liked the result.

 

Body

There are quite a few different bodys out there and my choice is in the list. But it might be that you don't like that one. So i recommend to check out the CBBE Presets Compendium. The author of this mod got quite a few bodytypes available.

 

With 3BBB this becomes even more difficult as you should use a body which was created for 3BBB. Otherwise you might loose most of its features. 

 

Face

This is the really hard part. We end up with so many sliders and options that it is hard to find the one that you actually need. Thankfully there are many presets already available where people share their creation with others. But remember, these presets are race specific! What looks great on a Nord might not work well on a Breton or Dunmer... 
 

 

Animation

While most animations we add are done for Sexlab. there are a few other options regarding standard animations as well. Something for the female sitting and walking animations are already in the list, but there are more which might be useful for you.

 

The most important thing to remember is FNIS. You have to rerun it whenever you change something that has anything to do regarding animations. Also you have to reregister the mods in 'Creature Framework' (if you use that one) and reset the animation registry in 'Sexlabs'.

 

Another thing to mention is the scaling in regards to animations. While i had no trouble with the options in the MCM i'd rather recommend to use the mod Player Size Adjuster and First Person Camera Height Fix SSE for your char. Your Breton (or whatever the race is) might be now taller than the average member of that race, but the alignment of the animations works better this way, as most of the animations seem to have been made for the size of a Nord. 

 

 

Bodyslide

I usually run Bodyslide several times. The purpose of this is to adapt the physics to the equipment my character is wearing. I simply don't like the look of the heavy plate armor using the same physics as a robe.

 

I've included files which contains (where possible) all this for the armors in the list further below.

 

If you want to make your own please check the guide from @killswitch1968.

 

ENB

The use of an ENB is highly recommended. It improves the visuals and will enhance your gameplay. But it is also one of the things that totally depends on your personal taste. Some want it more colorful others more bleak and others as realistic as possible. So i can't tell you which one is the best for you, i can only tell you which i tested in my game and worked fine: 

SkyrimSE Re-Engaged ENB            A bit more on the lighter side, realistic enough with a touch of Fantasy. (Video SRE Obsidian / Video SRE Rustic)

Natural View Tamriel (NVT) ENB  A somewhat darker ENB which looks really good (Video NVT Obsidian / Video NVT Rustic).

Rudy ENB                                     My choice for an ENB. It got many effects others don't have and ooks fantastic (Rudy ENB).

 

ENB, Weather, Lighting and Skin 

All these kind of mods influence each other and finding the right combination can take a lot of time. Change one of the first three and the look of the game can change drastically, it might even change the feel of the game.

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RLO

 

Same view with Luminous

 

The chosen texture for your character is very sensitive to the used ENB. What works perfectly fine in one setup might lead to bugs in another. Shadows might be wrong, you suddenly get the infamous bronze bug, etc.

 

Hardware

As some of us might be on a budget for gaming i'll give you my recommendations when it comes to hardware. But one thing you have to check first is the 'Grafik-kartenrangliste' (just scroll down a bit) to get a rough estimation how your video card is ranked. 

 

CPU: AMD FX 8320 or equivalent (Minimum)

GPU: Radeon RX 570 or equivalent (Minimum). Expect ~30-35 FPS with everything installed.

 

If you want to upgrade and save some money you might want to take a look at a Ryzen 2600, this motherboard, 16GB RAM and a Radeon 580.

 

 

Improving Framerates

Depending on your videocard (i'm saving for a new one atm) some of the mods in the list will tank your framerates. The biggest influence have the ones marked with (FPS) (at least that are the ones i know of). If you use MO2 i recommend to download them, but not to activate them for now. 

 

If you get a better videocard later on you can activate them, rerun DynDOLOD, and play the 'new' game with a big smile on your face…

 

Also check your ini-settings for Verdant (read its description for that). You can get a few FPS back if you tweak those settings.

 

 

Loading Times

There are a few factors regarding your loading times. First of all your storage. In a lot of games ist not that important, but when it comes to Skyrim (and FO4) i strongly recommend a PCIe NVME for your game (a heavily modded Skyrim and FO4 are the exception where it does make a difference) and an SSD for the swapfile. With all the texture mods it will reduce your loading times.

 

The second thing are the scriptheavy mods. I deactivated EGG Factory for some tests and the loading time went drastically down (i'm considering atm to remove it from my system completely). The impact of scripts seems to be much bigger in Skyrim than it is in FO4. 

 

Third thing are your framerates. The lower your framerates are the longer your loading times become. 

 

 

LOOT

You do not need LOOT at all (except to check for possible problems (and have fun with the false positives))! I'm used to NMM where the correct loadorder was extremely important, so this list is built so that it works as it is. The only Thing you have to do is to maybe move a patch or two further down and move the ESM up. Thats all in that regard.

 

 

Memory

One common problem with a suddenly crashing game is the required memory. I've had set the swapfile of my system to 10GB (beginning and ending with 10GB) and very often had a CTD. I installed and removed mods, redid DynDOLOD, checked and rechecked meshes, but nothing helped (as they weren't the problem).

 

It simply was that i ran out of memory… Let your OS handle the swapfile and this problem will be a thing of the past. Sometimes tuning your system is detrimental.

 

 

Mods worth mentioning.

I got a few mods which i will not include in my list but which could still be interesting to you.

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Aumriel - The Pale Lady (Creatures)

Bugfix: now the game follows its own lore.

 

Ave's Skyring (Armor and Weapons)

Adds very detailed rings for our screenarchers to the game.

 

Crime Bounty Decay SSE (Override)

People forget. With enough time gone by even crimes get forgotten.

 

Dragonfly No Flee (Override)

This is a nice mod for all the alchemists.

 

Dragon Souls to Perk Points (Override)

Sooner or later you got all the shouts, but you can still collect Dragon souls which can't be used for anything else. This mod changes that and you can now spend a certain amount (set via MCM) of them for perk points.

 

Dunmeri Leaf Swords (Arrmor and Weapons)

Miniquest for some awesome looking weapons.

 

Isilmeriel LOTR Weapons Collection SSE (Arrmor and Weapons)

Incredibly good looking weapons. I hope i'll manage to exchange the glass bow of 'Real Bows' with the one from this mod. 

 

Lilly - A fully-voiced female courier replacer and follower (NPC)

As a follower maybe a bit too old (mod is from 2016) but definitely an improvement as a replacer for the courier.

 

 

NOT recommended mods

Sadly i found a few mods which are incompatibel with this list, cause problems, or got other issues that make them undesireable for us. This might change in the long run but as they are atm i simply can't recommend them.

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Animated Parasites

Causes major problems with HDT-SMP and 3BBB

 

Apachii Divine Elegance Store

While this mod had quite a few interesting armors it also reintroduced me to random CTD (which didn't happen for months before installing this mod).

 

Dawnguard Map Markers

Sadly the mapmarkers are visible on the main map too.

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Distinct People and Distinct Husbands

Introduces CTD. Sadly i found no way to get those two stable within the list.

 

Dog to Husky replacer

Seems to remove all dogs instead of replacing them.

 

Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul

Sadly this one doesn't play nice with JK's Skyrim. Its a real shame as it added so much to the game. I've tried it (some say it does work) but removed it later as it can get annoying. Lets take Belethor as an example. He takes his meals in the 'Bannered Mare' before opening his shop. Its a relativ short distance, but very often he needs hours (in game) to finally get to the door of his shop. Then you can finally enter but there's a good chance that he asks you to leave again..

 

Immersive College of Winterhold

Interferes with so many other mods thats it is not worth the trouble fixing all the problems it causes.

 

No Spinning Death Animation

Causes glitches and visual bugs with corpses. 

 

Pretty Female Idle Loop 8-9 SE 

This just won't work for us. Breaks other animations and getting T-poses doesn't bode well.

 

Realistic Water Two (and Water HD)

All the used changes to the landscape destroyed the LOD for this mod.

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Sea of Spirits

Sadly this mod got a few glitches (like flying sharks, and some other ones).

 

Sexworkers life 

No matter what i tried it always ended up in a CTD. I'll keep an eye on it, as it sounds interesting, but for now it isn't working here.

 

Skyrim Horses Renewal SSE

This doesn't work too well with 'More Nasty Critters'. Although not incompatible per se, the change to the shape of the horse is jarring.

 

SkySight Skins - Ultra HD 4K 2K Male Textures and Real Feet Meshes

Same problem as Vitruvia (aka Body/Face mismatching textures).

 

Smelter for Riften and Solitude

Solitude was a bit tight but worked, Riften didn't.

 

 

Nothing is carved in stone...

I've tested quite a few mods to find the combination which i like the best. But you might disagree with some of the choices i made and i definitely don't think it is the best-of-them-all list. We all got different things we like (or not), so i'll give you a few links for some comparisons so you have something you can base your own choice on. But please be careful with the compatability. Now grab a drink, relax and enjoy:

(Video) Comparison of ENB. 

(Video) Comparison of grass mods.

(Video) Comparison of lighting mods.

(Video) Comparison of texture packs.

(Video) Comparison of weather mods.

Also don't forget: whenever you change something you have to rerun DynDOLOD.

 

 

OS and DirectX

Older games (and Skyrim is one of them) might run into trouble with DirectX. Microsoft made their newer OS compatible with the older versions of DirectX but didn't include all the older files. But it might be that a game requires a specific file from an older version and will give you trouble if it can't locate it, If you want to make sure that this is not the case i strongly suggest to install the old version of DirectX on top of the one provided by your OS.

 

 

Skyrim SE and updates from Bethesda

It will happen. Sooner or later Bethesda will grace us with the next update and a lot of the mods in the list won't work anymore. To prevent that from happening in the future you will have to change a few settings in the game and follow a simple rule.

1. Set Skyrim to only update when launched through the game properties,

2. Make sure Steam is always running before you launch Skyrim, like by making it start on boot,

3. Always launch through the SKSE launcher, which you have to do anyways.

4. Make a backup of your Skyrim.exe! If something goes wrong let the update run through and replace the EXE with your backup. Then it is 1-3 again.

 

If your Skyrim updated automatically then you can Downgrade.

 

 

Starting up

 

Archer

So you wanna be an archer whelp? Well, then listen carefully as it might save your life.

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First you need to get a good bow, a hundred or so arrows and earn your first kills. If you survive this run you'll be on your way to become a real archer...

 

Now get to the 'Shimmermist Cave' and prepare for your first adventure.

 

Your first enemy will be a spider or one of these big rats. Should pose no problem at all...

 

But the Falmer in that cave love their traps so look out for tripwires.

 

Now watch out for the guard. Shoot him once with an arrow. He'll come looking for you but will not find you if you sneak. Which, btw, is how you move in there. Slow and steady. If you miss one in a group move back a bit and you'll be fine. Just don't forget to grab his bow! That one will be better than what you got there. Whatever that thing you're holding is supposed to be...

 

Going further you'll find one of their witches. Shoot her once and back off a bit. Rinse and repeat.

 

Going further you'll find a small group of Falmer. Again, one shot and back down into the small tunnel you came from. Do that 'til you killed both of them and can move on.

 

Now it becomes a bit harder. Chaurus got a mean bite and the flying ones are even worse for a little one like you. Here take this salve. Yes, it stinks but the Chaurus will leave you alone if you don't attack them. You can ally yourself with them via 'Chaurus Life'. If you're going to use that option is entirely up to you.

 

One (flying) Chaurus to the left.

 

A flying and one crawling Chaurus below the bridge ahead.

 

However you handled the Chaurus, just move on 'til you see a campfire. Here it becomes more difficult as the guard there is fast and quite dangerous. You on the other hand only have a small window to shoot him. So prepare to move as soon as the arrow is in the air.

 

Now come the real challenge and thats why you need so many arrows. Remember this position as you have to get back here again and again to survive.

 

The big guy has to fall first. He's slow but can take a lot of abuse and still kill you. One shot and move your ass behind the door!

 

The last one got a lot of life, so you have to whittle him down. Be patient and sooner or rather later he will fall too.

 

If you're lucky you can find some sweet loot there. I got my first dwarven bow there and it still serves me well.

 

If all goes well you leave this cave with level 7 or 8. I Recommend to learn perks in the following order:

Sneak

Light armor (heavy armor works too but will make this run harder)

Sneak

Bow

Sneak

Bow

 

 

[Aylis]

Downloads

Instead of having the files spread all over this thread i'll collect them here.

 

 

Bugfix: Blue/Purple Argonian Tails

I created this fix with my list in mind. It might not work for you if you don't use Feminine Argonian Textures (Chameleon and Lizard) [CBBE].

TailsFix.7z
 

 

Cleaned DLC

@jaeos provided his cleaned DLC so we don't have to do that ourselves. 👍

DLC-Cleaned.7z

 

 

Dead Briarheart SoS Patch

@4nk8r created a patch that finally fixed a bug that has been haunting me for years. I only repacked it so it is easier to install.

Dead Briarheart SoS Patch.zip

 

 

Enemies

@wollboi was so nice to create and share an area guide where you can see the general level of the enemies there.

But be warned, there might still be surprises lurking in a hidden corner.  Urag gro-Shub - Librarian of the Arcanum

Morrowloot_Helper_new.xls 28.5 kB · 2 downloads

 

 

Improved labia for 'Bijin Skin'

As i wasn't impressed with the look of the labia we got from Bijin i combined parts of one of Bazinga's files with Bijin to improve the list. Don't forget to give him a 'Thumbs up' as this file wouldn't exist without his permission. Well, it would, but not for you to download... 

Bijin Skin - CBBE Improved Labia.7z

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Open (reacts to penis and fingers)

 

 

Improved labia for every skin (CBBE)

You have to blend this file with your preferred skin. Instructions and the required tools can be found here. Don't forget to give Bazinga a 'Thumbs up' as you wouldn't get it here without his permission. 

Labia and Anus V3.7z

Labia and Anus (separate).7z

An easier way would be to use something like paint.net (plus this patch) and follow my mini-tutorial.

Blending tutorial.pdf

 

 

Shezries Hearthfire Addons

Two of the best mods for Lakeview that i know of. Link  to the permission is in post #2950 (Thanks @axz2 for the link)

 

The 'simpler' one. Install it and don't use the workbench in the kitchen. 

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Lakeview Kitchen SSE-4085-1-1.7z

 

Replaces the northern extension 'Storage' with a greenhouse.

Lakeview Greenhouse SSE-4085-1-1.7z

 

 

Skyrim Strap On CBBE SSE 

Tried to find the source for months (and link to it). But that one seems to be gone.

SkyrimStrapOns_CBBESSEBodyslide.7z

 

 

Traps

This was propably merged with a bigger mod.

4k Traps-25270-1-1555973733.7z

 

[Bastardiosa]

Thanks for this now to find the time to install some if not all of these mods xD.

[neokio]

On 3/17/2019 at 2:03 PM, Kythana said:

Bodyslide

As you can see in the list i've run Bodyslide several times. I did this to adapt the physics to the equipment you are wearing.

1. RS Body                                      : Only Body, Hands, Hands Beast, and Feet

2. RS Unrestricted Physics              : Only Amulets, Rings, Boots, Gauntlets, Gloves, Hoods and Helmets.

3. RS Restricted Physics                 : Only Clothing and Light Armor in the body location.

4. RS No Physics                            : Only Medium and Heavy Armor in the body location. NO morphs!

 

This is super interesting! Can you help me understand it a bit better? The only way I know to use BodySlide is to ...

1. Select the "CBBE Special" outfit/body so that my preset shows up
2. Select my preset
3. Hit "Batch Build" (with "Build Morphs" on)
4. Hit "Build" in the popup
5. In the "Choose output set" menu, selecting "CBBE Body Special", and going down that massive list, selecting all the physics-enabled sets where it makes sense (non-physics for heavy armor).

But I thought the only place to choose physics was with whatever body you were viewing when you hit batch!

You make is seem like you can set the physics level in something other than the author-defined output set (which is usually only non-physics or physics variants). You're using groups to differentiate your 4 categories, which is pretty cool.

You made those groups yourself, right?

Don't you still have to select the output set when building?

 

How do you choose between "Body" and "Restricted Physics" physics?

Like, why not do them at the same time?

What's the difference between "Body" and "Unrestricted"?

Aren't they both just ... physics?

What am I not getting?

 

Any clarification, especially visual, would be most welcome

[Aylis]

@Bastardiosa

You're welcome.

 

And Yes, using the whole list ends up to be timeconsuming. But it is imho worth it...

 

 

@neokio

I ran into problems when combining 'Body' and 'Unrestricted Physics' in one run. Maybe i screwed up somewhere, but so far it always worked for better me when i took the route with a bit more work. Better to be safe (and thorough) than sorry. Also it gives me the option to quickly test a new preset. 

 

For the rest i have to write a bit more. I came up with it when i was rebuilding Skyrim for a new run (i needed a change after working for months on my guide for FO4. Thankfully SexLab is 'a bit' easier than AAF)

 

Generally it looks like this (disregarding the preset for a moment):

Body              : no physics, just fitting the armor to the preset.

Body Physics : limited form of physics, great for armor  - but too limited when the PC is nude.

Body Special : full physics, great for a nude PC - but too much when you wear something in the body-location (you won't see the special stuff).

 

Now to the effect of the presets:

*whatever you use*              : no limits for the shape of the body.

*whatever you use* (Outfit) : the form of the body is restricted as the worn outfit limits the shape a body can take (hope that makes sense in english). 

 

Having to choose an output is caused by the list in Bodyslide. All armors got a non-physics variant and only some a physics variant too. 

[neokio]

30 minutes ago, Kythana said:

but too much when you wear something in the body-location

Holycrap, does batch building Body Special for everything impact performance?

 

Am I right that whatever outfit/body and preset you are using (CBBE Body, CBBE Body Physics, or CBBE Body Special) is what is used when you hit build?

 

35 minutes ago, Kythana said:

Now to the presets:

*whatever you use*              : no limits for the shape of the body.

*whatever you use* (Outfit) : the form of the body is restricted as the worn outfit limits the shape a body can take

I kind of understand ... are those 3 CBBE bodies the ONLY bodies, and everything else is an outfit?

Do you ever build with an outfit selected, or only with a body?

(And thank you, I'm learning a lot)

 

[Aylis]

@neokio

Afaik the Outfit/Body determines the mechanics and the preset determines the form of the body.

 

Selecting a specific part of an armor only makes sense if you just added one or two new armor sets, other than that i'd always go with batch.

 

If it affects the FPS is something i don't know, but i doubt thats the case.

 

'Are those 3 CBBE bodies the ONLY bodies, and everything else is an outfit?' -> As long as you didn't install something else, this is correct. (overlooked that)

 

 

In the end it might just be me being german. We tend to make everything perfect (and often enough overcomplicate it along the way).

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Updating Status to Release 1.0.2 - Added Go to bed to the list and also a second option for 'Weather and Lighting'.

[Aylis]

Updating Status to Release 1.0.3 - Added Bellyaches HD Dragon Replacer Pack to 'NPC and Creatures. Totally overlooked this one. Sadly Luxor8071 only got one dragon covered atm and should he ever do the rest i'm going to switch. We already use a lot of his mods (and they are fantastic!). 

 

Added a video to both 'Weather and Lighting' to show what you can expect when you use one of the groups.

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Added 'Bugs and (possible) Fixes' to 'Tips and Tricks'. Moved to ist own post.

 

Two more screenshots

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Added 'Loading Time' to 'Tips and Tricks'.

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And a few more screenshots with the second ENB.

[Aylis]

Updating Status to Release 1.0.6

 

ESO Skyshards                    - Added to 'Area Expansions'. 

Stay At The System Page - Added toSKSE. 

Guards Armor Replacer    - Added to 'Armor and Weapons'.

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Added entry 'Mods worth mentioning' to post #1.

 

Added videolinks to each ENB and weather combination.

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Looks like i have to rerun DynDOLOD. The trees in the distance seem to be a bit too bright after switching to NVT.

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The LOD of water seems to be off sometimes. Working on a solution atm...

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'Old' water

This btw is one of the Skyshards.

 

'New' water

Looks a little bit different  - but we need some esp less than before.

 

Changing the mod for the water finally did the trick. Next update Incoming...

[Aylis]

Updating Status to Release 1.1.6 

 

This is a Major change. I've been using Realistic Water Two for many years now. But it looks i have to switch to something else as i finally got it to its limits.

 

REMOVED mods:

Realistic Water Two

Water HD

Smelters for Riften and Solitude Solitude worked, Riften didn't.

 

 

Now to the new stuff:

Lightweight Water Overhaul      - added to Basics

White Water HD                         - added to Textures

Bathing in Skyrim                       - added to Override

Ordinator                                    - added to Override
Ordinator Bruma Patch              - added to Override

Feminine Jarl Sitting Animation - added to 'Physics and Animation'

[Aylis]

Updating Status to 'Release 1.2.0 Final' 

 

This is it! It was a very long week (including way too little sleep) but we're finally here. <HAHA You didn't really think it would be THAT easy!> This is the final (?) version. Nexus hid a few things from me, i found some new mods  (@Kokan Thanks a lot for the tip), rediscovered some old favourites of mine, and even finally got 'my' perfect ENB. 

 

From now on it will be only bugfixes (should they raise their ugly head again) and maybe an entry or two which might be interesting for you. New mods will only be added if they are an update, will improve the gameplay or save us an ESP or two (or blows me away with something incredible).

 

Last mods to add:

Better Jumping                           - will be added to SKSE

Dawnguard Sentries Plus         - will be added to 'NPC and Creatures' 

Ebongrove SE                           - will be added to 'Area Expansions'

Peacekeeper Armour - CBBE  - will be added to Armor

 

I might still take a look at Luminosity but that is imho not really necessary (Lighting Mods).

 

Now it is up to you. Have fun and don't hesitate to ask if you have a question... 

[Aylis]

Added entry 'Nothing is carved in stone' to 'Tips and Tricks'. In the end it is all about having a choice...

 

I've tested most of the stuff there before starting with this list. But if you want to change something those links are a good starting point.

[chevalierx]

NO SMP talk

Skyrim se need more power machine then oldrim even if enb is less fps killer then old

you could talk about how optimize game ,like loot , conflit mods, have less mod for the same things

[Mountblancc]

im downloading all you mod, but one esential mod i cant download in nexus : SINful CBPC MCM , can i get it somewhere it says archieved or discontinue

[Aylis]

@chevalierx

Hmm, did you take a look at post #3? A lot of the stuff you ask for is already there…

 

What do you mean with 'NO SMP Talk'?

 

 

@Mountblancc

Ouch, thats not good. Sadly this happens...

 

I've chosen this mod as it was very easy to configure. An alternative would be SINful CBP. 

 

Thanks for bringing this up (would have taken me quite some time to notice it).

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Updating Status to 'Release 1.2.1 Final'

 

Switched the missing mod for an alternative. 

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O.O

 

Entered a few locations and it looks like the ENB also has an influence in regard to the used lighting mod. 'Yngvild' was way to bright and the 'Shimmermist Cave' way to dark. My last visits looked different...

 

I'm trying a few combinations now (DynDOLOD alone will cost 'a few' hours) and will also give Luminosity (and the maplightfix) a shot.

 

RLO

An old favourite of mine. Most areas look absolutely fine, but others don't. 'Shimmermist Cave' is so dark you can't see anything at all... It is almost as if it was forgotten while creating the mod. It also removes some light sources.

 

ELFX

Removes quite a lot of the lightsources and still got the problem with the flickering (aka lights vanish when you change direction) in some places.

 

Relighting Skyrim

Very good idea but some areas in dungeons or caves are way too dark.

 

ELE

Not bad, not bad indeed. Still suffering from being too dark in some places.

 

Luminosity

Now thats unexpected. Thats the one i think fits best... (and i thought nothing could beat RLO). Dark where it should be and the lights fit the scene. 'Ysgramor's Tomb' suddenly looks so much better, i didn't even know that there were so many candles. The 'Shimmermist Cave' is gloomy and not just pitchblack.

 

I dismissed this one, as it looked way too bright in the videos i checked. Now it seems to be the lighting mod which works perfectly with the ENB. Surprisingly, as it doesn't cover the exteriors, the outside world also seems to look better than before. Also it reminds me quite a lot of ELFX when it comes to colors.

 

[Aylis]

Updating Status to 'Release 1.2.4 Final'

 

Hopefully those will be the last changes for now. But the bug with the lighting simply had to be adressed, which also lead to a change of the texture for the PC. The good thing is that we got rid of a few ESP.

 

Removed mods:

Realistic Lighting Overhaul

Demoniac Texture

 

New mods

Luminosity  will be added to 'Weather and Lighting'

maplightfix  will be added to 'Weather and Lighting'

Bijin Skin SE will be added to PC

 

Will add the entry 'ENB, Weather, Lighting and Skin' to 'Tips and Tricks'.

 

Also a few new screenshots for you.

 

[Afro68]

Thanks so much for this, I've been away from the Skyrim seen for a while and I was thinking of getting back into it and I was so unsure where to start with SE.

[Aylis]

@Prince Planet

You're welcome.

 

If you got a question don't hesitate to ask...

[chevalierx]

am talking about SMP HDT physic , i return to my old skyrim

after testing both with same enb and setting and same mods , i got same fps ..... but sse run better and smother  and Le better graphic and enb ( some mod or new still in LE)

[Aylis]

@chevalierx

Ah, HDT, now i get it I left that out for several reasons:

1. You have to jump through a lot of hoops to get it (aka nothing for beginners).

2. The latest version seems to have some trouble.

3. There isn't much there for SE that requires HDT.

 

In my opinion the effort to set that up for SE is not worth the hassle. The only thing i miss from Oldrim are the physics for the hair, but trying to figure it out so i can try the few hairstyles for SE? Nope, not me.

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Should i add something so you can see which mods might be affected if Bethesda makes another update for the creation club?