IceBlazeWinters Posted October 20, 2021 Posted October 20, 2021 vortex doesn't allow me to "mark light" a large portion of my esp files, so they eat up my 254 mod limit. i looked up online and it said to NEVER flag an esm as an esl. but what about a mod, that's labeled as a .esp but under the file header it says it's flagged as an esm? can the .esp be flagged as a .esl? or does it have to stay as a .esm? do i need to compact form id like xedit says to do? or can i just simply flag the .esp's as .esl?
Blaze69 Posted October 20, 2021 Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, IceBlazeWinters said: vortex doesn't allow me to "mark light" a large portion of my esp files, so they eat up my 254 mod limit. I assume Vortex only lets you add the ESL flag to whatever plugins already fall inside the acceptable ESL record values. Most mods do not (even if they would after compacting), so that's why. You'd have to use xEdit to compact them first before adding the ESL flag. 1 hour ago, IceBlazeWinters said: i looked up online and it said to NEVER flag an esm as an esl. Correct. ESMs are meant to be masters to other plugins. Flagging them as ESL messes that up and can cause serious issues. 1 hour ago, IceBlazeWinters said: but what about a mod, that's labeled as a .esp but under the file header it says it's flagged as an esm? can the .esp be flagged as a .esl? or does it have to stay as a .esm? If a ESP is flagged as a ESM, then for all intents and purposes it is a ESM and should behave like a ESM so (as per the statement above) it cannot be flagged as ESL and must keep the ESM flag. 1 hour ago, IceBlazeWinters said: do i need to compact form id like xedit says to do? or can i just simply flag the .esp's as .esl? You absolutely must compact FormIDs in xEdit before flagging a plugin as ESL or else very bad things can happen.
Tlam99 Posted October 20, 2021 Posted October 20, 2021 In addition to what Blaze mentioned. B4 making an esp an esp-fe, bring it to end of LO. Avoid esl flags on mods changing world space. Voiced followers is tricky to flag. Quest mods and mods used by others as master, no. Flagging esm as esl can force esp load in master range. Esm as esl might work if one knows off this restriction, but mostly need to start new game on update. (or author checks every ID). Adding new stuff might need recompact and changes ID's. Changing esl flagged LO might cause problem. Forgot an important point why not flagging esm as esl. Esm unload reference handles, but esl don't, for apparent reasons. So if all esm would be esl flagged, you probably could not install Bruma.
IceBlazeWinters Posted October 20, 2021 Author Posted October 20, 2021 -[2B] AlternateSettlements.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[2C] Northland.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[2D] FAC_paintings.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[2E] Farming Resources.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[2F] EvilViking13_MinutemenMorale.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[30] AES_Renovated Furniture.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[31] AkaSinger.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[32] AkaSingersWardrobe.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[33] WDP-PC.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[35] NW_FrozenOnes.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[36] SACS.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[37] CourierDuster.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[39] ValdacilsItemSorting-00-ValsPicks-DLCVersion.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[3A] Winter Redone.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[3C] PIP-Pad.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[3D] LooksMenu Customization Compendium.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[43] GunnersOverhaul.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [44] FurryFallout.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [45] FurryFalloutNPCs.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[47] MojaveImports.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[48] FOE item Names.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[49] FemaleSynths - Core.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [4B] CRX.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [4D] Commonwealth Captives.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [50] ZaZOut4.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [54] GetDirty.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[55] the deadly commonwealth expansion.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[56] cheaters den.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [57] TatsAfterRape.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[58] 1CAS_ServiceRifle.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[59] 0072MoreRobotScrap_Automatron.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[5A] Factor.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[5B] REAPER.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[5C] PAMAP.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[5D] SettlementMenuManager.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[5E] TabsMissingFix_DLC_WW_CW.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[5F] FOC_NCR_Armors.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[60] 155mm Howitzer M1.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [61] Deathclaw_nude.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [62] Manly Moans.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[63] KSHairdos.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[64] NoraSpouseFarHarbor.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[66] themobilemechanic.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[67] 3dscopes-goty.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [68] Vadermania[AAF_anims].esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [69] AAF_GrayAnimations.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [6A] AAF_CreaturePack02DLC.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [6B] AAF_CreaturePack01.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [6C] Mutated Lust.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [6D] Farelle_Animations.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [6E] Custom Moans.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [6F] Atomic Lust.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[70] KSHairdos_oel.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [71] AAF_SEU.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [72] FPEDogAddon.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [73] FPESuperMutantAddon.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [74] SavageCabbage_Animations.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[76] Vivid Weathers - FO4.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[77] Vivid Weathers - FO4 - Quest.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[78] W.A.T.Minutemen.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[79] slocumsjoe-extras.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[7A] Dangerous Glowing Sea.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[7B] Vertibird Faction Paint Schemes.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [7E] FPE_BabyAddons.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [7F] FPEAIOCreatureAddon.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[80] Orbital Strike Cannon 1.0.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[81] alienassaultrifle.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[82] g2m_Workshop_Nexus.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[83] WastelandEnergyShields.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[86] DT_GunnerOutfitPack.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[87] Mark V Armory - WES Patch.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[88] CheatTerminal.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[89] FilledBrahminFeedTroughs.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[8A] VotWStarlightDriveIn.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[8B] DTG_LeveledListIntegration.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[8C] up your arsenal.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[8E] FactionSettlements.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[8F] Minuteman Watchtowers.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[90] MA37.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[94] cVc Dead Wasteland 6 DLC2.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[95] cVc Dead Wasteland 6 DLC3.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[96] Nuclear Winter.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[9A] Science Kit.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[9B] Quantum Deathclaws V1.1.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [9C] FO4_AnimationsByLeito.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [9D] InoueKinkyKollars.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[9E] dinoshelf.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[9F] EFF.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[A0] CW Stormtrooper.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[A1] TheKite_HCD_SynthUniform.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[A2] SynthTroopers.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[A3] BlasTech E-11.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[A4] BorderJunk.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[A5] Building Materials Dispenser.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[A6] Improved BFG9000.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[A7] ImprovedSolarCannon.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[A8] Captainoob's Legendary Effects Mk2.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[A9] Captainoob's Legendary Effects Mod Compatible.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[AA] VertiBirdRetextureProject.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[AB] CompanionStatus.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[AC] Configurable Artillery.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[AD] Converging_Conveyors.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[AE] Crimsomrider's Unique Furniture.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[AF] companion_DogMetal.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[B0] Female Deathclaws - Seperate Actors.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[B1] HoloTime.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[B2] GaussProtoImproved.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [B3] INVB_Enslavement.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[B4] Invisible wires.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [B5] JBKink.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[B6] LaserTargeter.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[B7] ManufacturingExtendedFH.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[B8] DLC items to manufacturing.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[BA] Misriah_FlashlightFix.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[BB] Northland Diggers New.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[BC] MTM-NukaMixerCapsForColas.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[BD] OCDecoratorDLC.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[BE] DX_Banshee_Recon_Armor.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [BF] rxl_bp70_animations.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[C0] DMRAddon.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[C1] Marmo1233 - PowerArmorAirdrop.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[C2] Type-25 Alpha.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[C4] WattzLaserGun.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[C5] MakeYourOwnSynths.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[C6] Respawnable Legendary Bosses.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[C7] EPRP.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[C8] AER15.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[C9] ConfessionsOfAWastelandPony.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[CA] LString_Bow.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[CB] Toggle Stealth Boy.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[CC] UniquePAFrames.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[CD] SCARHeavy.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[CF] Fallout Equestria Companions.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[D0] StealthSuitDrk.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[D1] cakelegendsrwbymod.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[D2] DT_WinterGunnerOutfits.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[D3] lilmac2.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[D5] AkaWaterWorld.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[D9] cVc Dead Wasteland 6 DLC.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[DA] CastleInTheSky.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [DB] Prisoner Shackles.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[DD] Skibs-WHMk22Redux.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[DE] cartman1975_warehouse.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[DF] companion_FDCM.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [E0] MLPAnims.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [E1] ShadAnimations.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [E2] MLPAnimsDI.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header * Spoiler [E3] ShadAnimationsDI.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[E4] XnjguyFilledMods_AIO.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[E5] SSEX.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[E6] CyberPunk Suit by NewerMind43.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[E7] MLP Pony Plushies Mod.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[E8] VisibleCompanionAffinity.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[E9] Scouter_V1.1_by_Ruddy88.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[EA] CROSS_Techmask.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[EB] Scopes.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[EC] ComputerChip.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[ED] Fallout Equestria Companions - Female Flamerunner.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[EE] Fallout Equestria Companions - Blackjack.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[EF] Fallout Equestria Companions - Princess Luna.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[F0] Fallout Equestria Companions - Vinyl Scratch.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[F1] Fallout Equestria Companions - Wooden Toaster.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[F2] Fallout_Equestria_Companions_-_Latios_the_Pegasus.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[F3] FOE pictures.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[F4] rwby paint.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[F6] LaserCannon.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[F8] Rangergearnew.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[F9] EnclaveX02.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header -[FB] llamaCompanionHeather-VIS - AE Patch.esp Can be turned into ESL by compacting FormIDs first, then adding ESL flag in TES4 header this list is what xedit said i can SAFELY flag as .esl files to reduce the mods limit strain. i went through the full list and removed all the .esm files, all the files marked with a technical bug warning, and all the .esp files that are flagged as .esm (by removing, i meant i took cleared those lines from the xedit text box, not actually deleted the files). and then i went through the list again and marked off what was safe, what was nsfw, and put a spoiler tag on the nsfw content, since this is in an sfw forum thread. are all of these files safe to compact and flag as .esl? or are there some files that shouldn't be touched?
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