I currently play with over 250 mods
In ultra settings at 1080p 60fps Vsync.
And managed to get a more or less "stable" game. (as far as Skyrim can be stable )
I will make some Top Mod Must haves list later here and place some pics.
The Tools
1. Mod Manager
First you will need a mod manager. The Nexus manager is easy to use and also has some additional benefits.
You can install mods from Steam, but sometimes they will auto update and screw your setup. So if mods are also available from the nexus, grab them from there.
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
2. LOOT
With a lot of mods, a load order preset can be very useful. The LOOT list keeps your mods in order and makes the balance between maximum integration and compatibility more easy to manage.
LOOT also makes you aware of possible errors and cleaning suggestions for TES5Edit
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/6/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
3. Safe Game Script Cleaner
Removes orphan scripts
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52363/?
4. TES5Edit
A very useful tool that allows you to clean up mods from false references and other instability causing behavior. It can even clean the official DLC
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25859/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
5. Skyrim save cleaner
Skyrim Devs are just as lazy as the Nords of Skyrim. They never clean up their mess.
This tool lets you clean up your save game. Do this on a regular base to keep your save clean and your game stable.
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31724/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
6. SKSE
Skyrim Script Extender
Used by many mods and a great tool for your game
http://skse.silverlock.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
7. SKYUI
Improved interface that also allows to adjust certain mods in-game
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
8. Skyrim Unofficial Patches
There are patches for the main game and every DLC
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
9. Cutting Room Floor
This mod finishes a lot of quests and in game interactions that were left unfinished by the devs
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/47327/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
10. Texture Optimizer
Let's you correct, convert and resize textures for more consistency and smaller files.
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12801/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
11. Texture Pack Combiner
Great tool if you want a complete overhaul of textures
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/20801/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
12. Cell Stabilizer
Another way to greatly improve distant visuals is to increase the number of cells that are loaded around the player.
For this to work you need a program. You need this, because otherwise the game won't load if you change it back again, lol.
You can find the Skyrim.ini in your MyGames/Skyrim folder, not in the steam or installation folder.
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/41592/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
13. SSME
Skyrim Startup Memory Editor
Does the same thing as Sheson's SKSE memory tweak.
A must have, if you use large grids (7x7 and up) or a heavily modded game.
PS. If you us this it will make Safety Load obsolete. Biggest advantage is the compatibility with SkyUI.
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/50305/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
EDIT Not needed anymore after SKSE 1.7+
Instead you can add these lines in SKSE.ini
[Display]
iTintTextureResolution=2048
[General]
ClearInvalidRegistrations=1
[Memory]
DefaultHeapInitialAllocMB=768
ScrapHeapSizeMB=256
The .ini file goes in your DATA/SKSE
without it, the memory tweak won't work.
Skyrim Mods and Tweaks
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Look forward to the list
The last few day I've been searching through the Nexus site looking for some good mods as I am planning on starting a new game soon and want to mod the hell out of it first.
I also want to do this but it looks like a lot of work Texture Pack Combiner
The last few day I've been searching through the Nexus site looking for some good mods as I am planning on starting a new game soon and want to mod the hell out of it first.
I also want to do this but it looks like a lot of work Texture Pack Combiner
Skyrim has some things to consider when installing mods. Especially a lot of them.
The default game has a 2gig memory cap. This can be increased but there will always be a 3.2gig limit due to it being a 32bit application, even if you run it in a 64bit environment.
So stay away from too high resolution graphics mods. 1K or 2K is plenty to make everything look much better without FPS hickups.
I will update the OP soon®
The default game has a 2gig memory cap. This can be increased but there will always be a 3.2gig limit due to it being a 32bit application, even if you run it in a 64bit environment.
So stay away from too high resolution graphics mods. 1K or 2K is plenty to make everything look much better without FPS hickups.
I will update the OP soon®
Looks very interesting. He does a lot of things for you that i already did myself. Even a bash file. Nice.Bezrider wrote:I also want to do this but it looks like a lot of work Texture Pack Combiner
But i prefer pure waters and a Swedish snow mod above the ones he selected. But it saves you a lot of time, even if it still takes a while to grab all the mods mentioned in the description.
I have updated the OP with some tools that can help to stabilize the game and improve gameplay.
ThanksBezrider wrote:Thanks for the links MadManCK, I use some of these already but not the 4 Gig patch so will definitely be checking that out.
Do you just install it with Mod manager?
Yes, with the manager, but maybe you also have to activate it from within the skyrim installation folder.
Not too much to go by in that description, lol.
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Found this on the Nexus forums about the 4 Gig patch
LINK
Think I will give it a missThis is OLD!! Bethsoft added this patch to the game as part of a FREE patch way back in the early spring of 2012. Unless you insist on using a very old version, your game already has this included and trying to add it again may cause problems.
LINK
Nice, was not aware of that.
I will remove it from the OP than.
You can check your windows task manager to see if the game actually uses more than the original 2 gig of the release version.
I will remove it from the OP than.
You can check your windows task manager to see if the game actually uses more than the original 2 gig of the release version.