guide Skyrim SE for Beginners - V 3.2.6 (Outdated)

[ascendentkunglao]

Is anyone with this mod HDT-SMP The Serpentine Tides, https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/42740, and can it be integrated into this wonderful mod list without much fuss?  I'm dissatisfied with the current physics I have with, Firm HDT-SIMP Remake  https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/58237. 

 

Anyone have any tips, considerations, and current set-ups with the whole more realistic bounce thing.  I have messed with collision spheres and created them according to the min/max body weight I have but it's the excessive bouncing, but it also could be due to the sheer size of the breast possibly. 

 

Would adjusting the 3BBB install for realistic bounce vs medium bounce work?  

[Numa_Cway]

1 hour ago, ascendentkunglao said:

Is anyone with this mod HDT-SMP The Serpentine Tides, https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/42740, and can it be integrated into this wonderful mod list without much fuss?  I'm dissatisfied with the current physics I have with, Firm HDT-SIMP Remake  https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/58237. 

 

Anyone have any tips, considerations, and current set-ups with the whole more realistic bounce thing.  I have messed with collision spheres and created them according to the min/max body weight I have but it's the excessive bouncing, but it also could be due to the sheer size of the breast possibly. 

 

Would adjusting the 3BBB install for realistic bounce vs medium bounce work?  

 

Last time I checked Serpentine Tides the xml was so full of mistakes (check the posts on Nexus) it was non-functional and 3BA reverted back to CBPC even with SMP activated.

3BA had an update 2 or 3 days ago including new physics settings. Check them out, maybe there's something for you.

There's 3 options each for 4 breast sizes, so 12 in total to choose from. Check the optional files for physics config, that way to don't have to reinstall the complete 3BA every time.

Or do it like me and install every XML as its own mod. I'm still comparing myself and undecided which I like best.

[alaunus01]

1 hour ago, Auxitism said:

[...] over 8-10gb is sales gimmicks when it comes to gamers [...]

 

That is not entirely correct. 8gb vram for 1440p is ok today. A 3070 can run 1440p cyberpunk with all the bells and whistles, on a regular sized monitor. ultrawide you have to make 'decisions'. Battlefield 2042 - sure. Starfield next year - starting to doubt that you will be able to max all the settings and still have an awesome experience, decent maybe but not awesome. '23s AAA title? - nope. And when we get TES6 at the end of the decade we will be lucky if a 3070 is a the minimal spec ?

 

And that is just talking about vanilla games. Enter mods and all bets are off. It is fairly easy to exceed 10gb vram usage with a modded to the gills SSE. Indulge on 4k textures and sprinkle some 8k custom followers on top and boom. City Skylines is even more infamous, with all the mods it can even use the 24gb vram of a 3090 (and then some).

 

So yeah. 8gb vram is kinda enough today. But saying more than 8gb is just a gimmick is a 'wemustsellthecardswehaveinstock' bold statement.

[jaeos]

3 hours ago, alaunus01 said:

 

That is not entirely correct. 8gb vram for 1440p is ok today. A 3070 can run 1440p cyberpunk with all the bells and whistles, on a regular sized monitor. ultrawide you have to make 'decisions'. Battlefield 2042 - sure. Starfield next year - starting to doubt that you will be able to max all the settings and still have an awesome experience, decent maybe but not awesome. '23s AAA title? - nope. And when we get TES6 at the end of the decade we will be lucky if a 3070 is a the minimal spec ?

 

And that is just talking about vanilla games. Enter mods and all bets are off. It is fairly easy to exceed 10gb vram usage with a modded to the gills SSE. Indulge on 4k textures and sprinkle some 8k custom followers on top and boom. City Skylines is even more infamous, with all the mods it can even use the 24gb vram of a 3090 (and then some).

 

So yeah. 8gb vram is kinda enough today. But saying more than 8gb is just a gimmick is a 'wemustsellthecardswehaveinstock' bold statement.

I wonder how much of that is honest development cap and how much is back burner "weve had this for 3 years while we are working on what we will release 3-5 years from now."

[alaunus01]

next year this time we will have:

• 24 core i9 13900k
• 20/24 core zen 4 ryzen 9
• rtx 4090 with 2.2-2,4x the performance of a 3090 for 1700$ MSRP
• 7900xt with close to 3x the performance of a 6900xt for 2000$ MSRP

----snip----

 

and regarding bethesda dev-cycle. one of the recent 10th year AE interviews mentioned that there is 'some' overlap but not much between their titles. some people are already working on stuff for TES6 but not full time. a week here, couple days there etc etc. bethesdas problem is that they take longer and longer each time. what good does it do us when they plan for a three year cycle and then overshoot to seven? ?

especially if they have to deal with three IPs now ?

[trgdolors]

1 hour ago, alaunus01 said:

next year this time we will have:

• 24 core i9 13900k
• 20/24 core zen 4 ryzen 9
• rtx 4090 with 2.2-2,4x the performance of a 3090 for 1700$ MSRP
• 7900xt with close to 3x the performance of a 6900xt for 2000$ MSRP

And the new components will be so power hungry they will need their own power plant to run them. Assuming anyone can find them or perhaps pay scalper prices.

 

Still, I am over due to upgrade...

[Auxitism]

It'll be interesting what bottlenecks will be in future gaming , the graphics are so good that I think it's going to be more processing power than anything else . I really feel like I did in the 80 when consoles came out except now I think its VR . Hopefully if the world doesn't crash and burn due to this pandemic .

 

 

I have a intel 10700k , 32gb ram and my 3070 hooked up to an 43" LG UHD smart tv right now . I don't compromise on any mods or game settings but than again the only games  I play are Skyrim, Fallout 4, Civ V and Minecraft so I'm not exactly pushing it. I use alot of 2k textures too , not because I can't handle the 4k ones but as far as how in game experience feels I don't notice a difference . I wear glasses though and my wife says I'm not exactly big on details lol

 

 

@yeah758 Ok , Thanks . I seen from web searches that is kinda was and was thinking weather it'd be a good idea to try that .

Edited November 23, 2021 by Auxitism

[wollboi]

Rado3 is saying they may begin working an update for JContainers next week. If that's the case, we may be closer to getting AE running with the list. I'll be away for a good portion of next week, so I won't be able to mess with it too much if it does come out. Fingers crossed.

[Shep67]

21 minutes ago, wollboi said:

Rado3 is saying they may begin working an update for JContainers next week. If that's the case, we may be closer to getting AE running with the list. I'll be away for a good portion of next week, so I won't be able to mess with it too much if it does come out. Fingers crossed.

There were another update.

AE Bild is 2.1.3

Skyui still works. Cbpc does not wotk anymore.

So we have to wait untyl some essential mods will be updates...

Edited November 23, 2021 by Shep67

[axz2]

A couple of mods to possibly consider

 

1 - OBody Standalone - I would look to this one even more if it wasn't for the already prebuilt bodyslides here.

 

2 - Book Covers Skyrim Updated - Supposedly " fixes errors and forwards edits from USSEP 4.2.5b".   Without the errors being specified I'm not sure how much this is needed but it could be helpful.  Possible downside, if any patches are needed it doesn't work with the patches for the regulate Book Covers Skyrim mod.  It has a separate download with its own patches for The Choice Is Yours and Thugs Not Assassins for anyone who uses either of those mods.
 

[Auxitism]

Cant I use this guys series of mods with this guide ? 

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/1825

[Auxitism]

Also anyone willing to provide thoughts and insights on these three would be appreciated 

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/17209

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/7305

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6113

[alaunus01]

@Auxitism

• Bijin Replacers are 'fine'. Up until recently they were in this list. I think they were removed because Bijin has a 'very distintive' style (i.e. they all look similar).
• the O-mods. I am not a fan of adding multiple mods on top of each other that ought to do the same. And I have not seen anything that would make me switch away from sexlab,
• Amorous Adventures is one of the nicer mods. Keep in mind there are different versions. Nexus one has fade out screens, the loverslab version is uncensored, and there should be another one for ?flowergirls?. Just avoid the extended version that someone picked up after the original author stepped back.
• texture replacer. if it isn't in this list Aylis had a good reason for it. probably because there is a nicer solution available ?

[akadeadpool]

10 hours ago, axz2 said:

2 - Book Covers Skyrim Updated - Supposedly " fixes errors and forwards edits from USSEP 4.2.5b".   Without the errors being specified I'm not sure how much this is needed but it could be helpful.  Possible downside, if any patches are needed it doesn't work with the patches for the regulate Book Covers Skyrim mod.  It has a separate download with its own patches for The Choice Is Yours and Thugs Not Assassins for anyone who uses either of those mods.

 

If you use that mod, you need to rename the esp file or else missing master error go brr.

 

[jaeos]

10 hours ago, Auxitism said:

Also anyone willing to provide thoughts and insights on these three would be appreciated 

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/17209

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/7305

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6113

The isn't an issue with using Bijin, as @alaunus01has said, it was on this list for... awhile.. it's a skin replacer, if you use just the skin assets, you will not have issues, if you like the looks of bijin compared to the replacer thats listed in the guide, do so. 

osex, If you only want the vanilla flavor of sex, it's fine, it doesn't have all the animations that sexlab does. 

AHH yes Amorous Adventures. It can add some really fun quests to your play, but you do nothing, (i'm trying to think on how to word this where it makes sense) AA doesn't talk to any of the other sex mods, so you get a relationship rank up just through that mod, you can be hated by one mod and the game engine and do a quest inside AA and it will not make them look favorably upon you. The rest of the mods talk to the game engine and will change your in-game relationship rank, for the better, or worse. Keep in mind it hasn't been updated since 2018. 

The White Phial. I don't know this is what it looks like now. 

Spoiler

Looks pretty similar to the replacer you posted. I don't see an issue with trying it out just to see if you like one over the other. 

I remember why about the bijin now.. if you use the AIO the patches won't work it says it has a missing master, you gotta rename the bijin esp to whatever the patch wants it named as and it was causing some blackfaces that just couldn't be removed, so other replacers just for those are used, like Rayya, Serana and i think Aela (i use a nice body for her with a couple of tattoos on her anyway)

Edited November 24, 2021 by jaeos

[Auxitism]

Thanks for the replies   They gave me good insight .

The only face I want and what caught my eye was Esolde , so I'll probably pass.

The AA seems fun and I play  "in character" so it'll work for me .

@jaeos Thank you for the screen shot . It looks great 

I think I'm still going with the OSEX mod though as long as it doesn't cut me out of other things. I'm not to freaky in my kinks so to speak and the interface/transitions seems really well integrated  

[Numa_Cway]

30 minutes ago, yeah758 said:

Kind of like Nexus is CBBE only and will not tolerate other bodies to be posted.

 

What the actual F are you talking about?

 

UNP is on Nexus.

BHUNP is on Nexus.

Touched by Dibella including the SMP version is on Nexus.

Even some weird Body MashUp some guy did and called Ultimate Body Enhancer is on the Nexus.

[Auxitism]

Lawbringer

?Use the separate files. 

?You have to move the framework up

 

 

What is meant by framework ? I see none installed with the mod

[Numa_Cway]

4 minutes ago, Auxitism said:

Lawbringer

?Use the separate files. 

?You have to move the framework up

 

 

What is meant by framework ? I see none installed with the mod

 

After you've installed it and activated the mod, the framework.esp is somewhere in the middle.
Grab it and move it above the rest.

 

Spoiler

 

[Auxitism]

2 hours ago, Numa_Cway said:

 

After you've installed it and activated the mod, the framework.esp is somewhere in the middle.
Grab it and move it above the rest.

 

  Reveal hidden contents

 

Thank you  I should pay closer attention , I auto thought it was an external requirement 

[Numa_Cway]

Interesting mod I just played around with.

CBPC Physics for Equipment. Published earlier today by Acro, the developer of CBBE 3BA.

@Aylis Don't know if it's something you want to add to your guide. If so installation is as easy as it gets.

No gameplay value and at the same level as booby bounce, booty shake, animations & co.

 

CBPC has to be up to date, it got updated earlier this week.

CBBE 3BA should be up to date. Also updated earlier this week in respone to the CBPC update.

Install CBPC Physics for Equipment, check your desired movement strength and the installer for 3BA in the FOMOD, place the mod just below 3BA - done.

 

Quick comparison

No Physics for Equipment

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

Weapon Physics Heavy (Option in the FOMOD, it's not a heavy shake but it simulates physics for heavy weapon with a more moderate shake)

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

Weapon Physics Normal

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

 

Edit to add:

Not compatible with alternative weapon styles from XPMSSE but Acro mentioned he's working on it. I'm probably gonna wait for that because I like the swords on back.
So if anyone uses those, go into the XPMSSE MCM and reset them back to default for the weapon physics to work.

Edited November 24, 2021 by Numa_Cway
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[jaeos]

31 minutes ago, Numa_Cway said:

Interesting mod I just played around with.

CBPC Physics for Equipment. Published earlier today by Acro, the developer of CBBE 3BA.

@Aylis Don't know if it's something you want to add to your guide. If so installation is as easy as it gets.

 

It will at least be tested i'm sure. Looks pretty cool at that 

[Auxitism]

These options are not in the installer so I'm confused as how to proceed

 

 

SMIM is there . There is also a JKs Riverwood patch , the rest aren't there. 

 

 

Incase anyone else has this question : 

 

 

With this new 4.0 version LoS II - Tamriel Master Lights.esp has been merged with Lanterns Of Skyrim II.esm and this makes it a complete overhaul of all Skyrim exterior lighting system.

Edited November 25, 2021 by Auxitism
Explanation found

[Krimzen]

On certain female NPC I having this texture issue with the genitalia.

 

On Aela the Huntress for example:

 

 

Does anyone know why this is?

 

Edit: Also I'm using the character model replacers from the guide like Shield Sisters Re-Imagined SE & Seranaholic. May factor into this issue.

Edited November 25, 2021 by Krimzen

[wollboi]

@Auxitism LoS2 updated recently and the plugins are now situated differently. The TML plugins have now been folded into the main install from what I can tell. You'll just need the patches for SMIM, JK's, and Shor's Stone if you use that mod.