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Looks like NMM is going to be doing something similar to Mod Organizer by installing mods in NMMs directory rather than the Skyrim folder. If I'm understanding this right, it will be as if millions of Skyrim installations suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. This should be interesting. Edit: So what's the most common cause of infinite load screens when loading from the main menu? I can load any game when I'm already inside the game itself, but some saves will not load from the main menu. Alasyre fucked around with this message at 14:10 on Sep 12, 2013 |
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Cerevisiae posted:The warnings in the config I saw said not to put the VideoMemorySizeMb above the amount of VRAM you have and it was already set for the amount I have so I didn't mess with it. I guess I could try that out. I'd love to be able to play using ENB again. Gyshall posted:http://www.iparadigm.org/pages/pnenb/ENBoost.html Found this as well. Just FYI - I switched from Phinix to RealVision ENB with the Ugrids 7 INI files linked on the RealVision page, and holy gently caress does Skyrim look great. I'm also running at a solid 60 FPS. I switched the DOF to Bokeh DOF since it looked retarded otherwise.
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Alasyre posted:Looks like NMM is going to be doing something similar to Mod Organizer by installing mods in NMMs directory rather than the Skyrim folder. If I'm understanding this right, it will be as if millions of Skyrim installations suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. NMM's been a poo poo-show since around v43.x anyway. For me, at least. They keep introducing bugs and rather than fixing them they just plow ahead with new features. Anything later than that throws exceptions about half the time I activate anything. This is over multiple installs and even since a fresh OS install a few months back. Fortunately, there isn't any reason to upgrade.
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Kilroy posted:Where did you read this?
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From the sound of it I think their approach might be a bit different from MO. If they just use symlinks like they say, it should be transparent to pretty much everything else, and you won't need to use NMM to start Skyrim or any such foolishness. It's a good idea, although I'm sure it will take them several tries to get it right. At least they'll have to rewrite all the logic for loading mods into the tool, because all that poo poo is broken now anyway afaik.
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If it creates a virtual directory and lets you run third party installers and patchers without issue, then I might actually switch back. MO is a pain mostly because of lack of community support.
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Alasyre posted:MO is a pain mostly because of lack of community support. Most incorrect post on these forums.
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How so? Most of the questions I've seen about MO relate to how to get SKSE plugins to run, how to install anything that runs outside of the Data directory, how to get SkyProc patchers to work, etc. I've only ever seen on mod installer that even acknowledges that MO exists. Most people default to NMM because it just the norm, since it's supported by the Nexus. If more modders would provide instructions and support for MO installations, more people would use it. Admittedly, MO probably doesn't make this easy. If NMM can eventually do what MO does then it's win/win. Alasyre fucked around with this message at 19:55 on Sep 12, 2013 |
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Have you even used Mod Organizer? You're just posting anecdotal nonsense. Skyproc patchers are added just like any other executable, Mod Organizer is compatible with NMM links, handles both BAIN and FOMOD/NMM installers, and doesn't even need to touch outside of the data directory (no mod manager does, as far as I can tell.) If you want anecdotal, most people itt are using Mod Organizer without issue.
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How to use SKSE with MO: 1. Install SKSE to the Skyrim directory 2. Install any SKSE mod like you would anything else
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Gyshall posted:Have you even used Mod Organizer? You're just posting anecdotal nonsense. Skyproc patchers are added just like any other executable, Mod Organizer is compatible with NMM links, handles both BAIN and FOMOD/NMM installers, and doesn't even need to touch outside of the data directory (no mod manager does, as far as I can tell.) I'm currently using it without issue. I'm not speaking from my own experiences. It's definitely not "anecdotal nonsense" to say that MO isn't the easiest piece of software to use. Just because you and I know how to use something doesn't mean its an easy for the majority of the community to do. Running a SkyProc patcher as an executable only get you so far if you don't know that you need to move it out of the overwrite directory and replace it for each profile you run. Do you really think someone who isn't the smartest guy in the room wouldn't overlook this? And no, I've seen a few people (myself included) have problems with using MO in this and the other threads. I've been modding Elder Scrolls games since Daggerfall, so it's not like I don't know my way around the tools, but that's not the case for most people. Chill the gently caress out. epitasis posted:How to use SKSE with MO: Unless it's Elys Uncapper, or MenuQue, or any of the other mods that sometimes don't work with MO for reasons. People in this very thread are reporting that Elys Uncapper and SPERG have problems working together when run through MO. Edit: For the record I have both of these working properly in their respective games. Alasyre fucked around with this message at 21:06 on Sep 12, 2013 |
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Alasyre posted:Just because you and I know how to use something doesn't mean its an easy for the majority of the community to do. Running a SkyProc patcher as an executable only get you so far if you don't know that you need to move it out of the overwrite directory and replace it for each profile you run. Do you really think someone who isn't the smartest guy in the room wouldn't overlook this? But on the other hand, it's not unreasonable to expect that an user uses his or her brain. I'm not a rocket scientist or some mensa ubermensch and, between google'ing and trying things out, I figured out how to use MO. It's not difficult. What I see quite frequently are people who come across a problem, or don't know how to do something and instead of even so much as attempting to work the problem out by themselves, or go and search for information, they instead immediatly give up and post somewhere with the expectation that someone will spoonfeed them the answer. People like that aren't an indication that MO is difficult to use. It just means people are stupid. Really stupid. Alasyre posted:Unless it's Elys Uncapper, or MenuQue, or any of the other mods that sometimes don't work with MO for reasons. People in this very thread are reporting that Elys Uncapper and SPERG have problems working together when run through MO. As for MenuQue. Isn't that an OBSE plugin? I haven't looked at Oblivion modding in ages, but I have seen reports where MO had trouble presenting the .dll of the plugin to the script extender. I haven't had that issue in Skyrim though.
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I'm trying to use ENB for the first time with my new video card, but I'm having a problem, namely that characters are all missing eyebrows and have completely black eyes. Does anyone know what could be causing this?
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Raygereio posted:I agree that MO could use some better documentation. There's two extremes to the community. Those who can solve any problem, and those who can't solve any problems. Those in the middle can still have some difficulty with MO. My point was that if NMM can do something similar to MO, then it' a good thing, because it would mean a better mod manager with a larger support base. Yes, that would benefit the really stupid peons who want to enjoy Skyrim like the rest of us master modders. To me, that's great. I'm not sure I would use it, but I only use MO to keep my Skyrim install virgin, anyway. I don't know where Gyshall got the idea that I thought MO was some impenetrable enigma. Raygereio posted:The workaround for having a plugin not work right when you have the .ini and the .dll in seperate folders is having Sperg's .ini for uncapper in the same folder as uncapper's .dll. This is a solution people could have found if they searched around with google. Also I believe that issue will be fixed when the next version of MO rolls out of beta. I'm familiar with how to fix it, and in fact provided that same solution to a user. But it did come up as a problem with MO, which is why I brought it up. And yeah, MenuQue is for OBSE, but when I installed it on one Oblivion installation through MO, it refused to work. When I installed it on another Oblivion installtion, it worked like a charm. For some reason, one installation wasn't generating a necessary file. I'm just using that as an example of how modding can be weird and is by no means cut and dry, like Gyshall seems to think. Edit: I'm starting a semi-vanilla game so I can slowly add mods back to pin down whatever's killing my saves. Does anyone know of a mod that adds Meridia's Beacon to the boss chest in Bleak Falls Barrow? The past few times (5 or 6 at least) I've been there with my normal mod collection, its been there, but with all those mods stripped out, its not. I know it's normally placed randomly, but it seems odd that it would be there so regularly. Alasyre fucked around with this message at 22:00 on Sep 12, 2013 |
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I've been modding Bethesda games since Morrowind, I 100% realize how horrible and awful of an experience it is/can be. Your original post that MO doesn't have community support is wrong, and was what I was pointing out. No need to write up huge posts about this, lets just keep talking about modding this game for fucks sake.  futile posted:So today I discovered something that made me pretty happy. This is actually an example of exactly what I want from a mod - the MCM configuration is sweet as hell. Going to throw this on top of my Morrowloot/Piratelord Loot Adjustment/SPERG game and report back.
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Gyshall posted:I've been modding Bethesda games since Morrowind, I 100% realize how horrible and awful of an experience it is/can be. Your original post that MO doesn't have community support is wrong, and was what I was pointing out. No need to write up huge posts about this, lets just keep talking about modding this game for fucks sake. Your post came off as kind of stand-offish, so I figured I'd reply appropriately. If I misinterpreted your tone, I apologize. I suppose we disagree on what "community support" is, but I'll leave it at that. Anyway, if anyone can give any insight into how the new NMM will work based on what was revealed (Symlink? What the hell is that?) I'd be interested to know more. I know we have very little to speculate on. I'm pretty wary about ever switching back, but it'll be interesting to see how the Nexus community responds. Seems like a huge change that will require a lot of work on the part of modders with well-established content, but who knows.
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Is there anything similar to the bandit mod in the OP for other types of enemy? Now I'm spoiled by ninja bandits, the draugr are all really dull, and I wouldn't mind some variation with spiders, dragons and wolves. Also, is there a mod that can increase the money NPCs have? Ideally, I'd love someone to just give me back the mudcrab or the creeper from morrowind, but failing that giving all the NPCs 2000 instead of 750 or something would be great. I know there isn't too much use for the gold, but I'd rather send that number crazy high, so I could drop a massive pile of gold and gems in my home and giggle, than have chests full of enchanted robes and necklaces which are valuable enough I can't just drop them, but I can only ever sell three or four of before whiterun runs out of gold and I have to wait 48 hours. Also, I haven't been doing anything complicated, but I've had zero problems with MO or enb or any of my mods, and I'm basically an idiot.
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Alasyre posted:Anyway, if anyone can give any insight into how the new NMM will work based on what was revealed (Symlink? What the hell is that?) I'd be interested to know more. I know we have very little to speculate on. And wether or not NMM will be able to implement this well is just guesswork at this point. We'll just have to wait and see. Raygereio fucked around with this message at 22:51 on Sep 12, 2013 |
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There's nothing as complete as OBIS is for overhauling a single enemy type, but there are mods that still do a good job of it. SkyTEST and Skyrim Immersive Creatures will handle your creature/animal/draugr stuff, and Deadly Dragons will take care of dragon stuff. High level enemies will also add and alter a bunch of enemies. Trade and Barter will handle all of your merchant gold options. Since there's now an EFF patch for interesting NPCs I was finally able to start using the new EFF beta. Holy poo poo it's amazing. I can't seem to find anything involving followers automatically relaxing in areas though. Is this a feature? I see things about sandboxing and relaxing all over its nexus page and options in game, but they all seem to be vague or don't do anything. futile fucked around with this message at 01:47 on Sep 13, 2013 |
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So does anyone use the Tribunal Robes nonarmor set? I just tried equipping it and its...nothing. It shows as equipped in my inventory, but it doesn't appear on my character nor does it unequip my previous armor. Dragging it around in the crafting window shows it as a 2d object. This only happens with the nonarmor set, the light and heavy sets work as intended. Sucks because the armor looks amazing 
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Vasudus posted:So does anyone use the Tribunal Robes nonarmor set? I just tried equipping it and its...nothing. It shows as equipped in my inventory, but it doesn't appear on my character nor does it unequip my previous armor. Dragging it around in the crafting window shows it as a 2d object. This only happens with the nonarmor set, the light and heavy sets work as intended. Sucks because the armor looks amazing Huh, not sure what's up with that. My character's wearing the black non armor set right now so it does work. Maybe check that all the textures and meshes actually got installed to the right places. It is a fabulous looking set and makes a nice change from mage clothes (when you find a mod that allows you to enchant clothes with the same stats as mage robes and when you fiddle with the crafting recipe to take out the ebony ingots. Honestly, needing ebony ingots to make non armored robes makes no sense to me so I changed it to need Linen wraps instead).
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Has anyone been able to track down what causes a hang when fast traveling from Solstehim to Skyrim? I finally got all my mods playing nice and dirty edit free and all that crap and this starts happening when I start playing Dragonborn Edit: It was the open cities mod. Mr.Citrus fucked around with this message at 12:49 on Sep 13, 2013 |
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Mr.Citrus posted:Has anyone been able to track down what causes a hang when fast traveling from Solstehim to Skyrim? I finally got all my mods playing nice and dirty edit free and all that crap and this starts happening when I start playing Dragonborn If anyone else has this issue, it was Skyrim Flora Overhaul for me. One tree texture is massive and kept causing the hang up.
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Too bad nobody bothered to preserve the original mod thread. Now I've lost most of my favourite mods because I didn't keep my own notes. Well, maybe asking here helps: There used to be this mod that allowed to to transmutate any metal ingot in the game into any other. It did this by giving you a menu where you could transform regular metals into neutral lead at various exchange rates, and then transform that lead into whatever metal you needed more of. I can't find it for the life of me. Anyone got an idea? [edit:] Mining for Mages, that's what it was called! Much more convenient this way. Cardiovorax fucked around with this message at 16:29 on Sep 14, 2013 |
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Is it possible to use Mod Organizer with multiple different games from the same installation of it? I've decided I want to play another Bethesda game but I haven't managed to find any option for that.
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How important is cleaning dirty edits via TES5Edit or whatever? Right now my game has a habit of crashing to desktop or hanging indefinitely when outside and I have no clue why. I took a look at the program since BOSS gives links to it but it just seems utterly impenetrable and the youtube and wiki links seems to be down for me.
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Try this link: http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit&oldid=39975
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So I got to Avanchnzel and the last two ghost encounters aren't firing properly. The scene where Roots is supposed to die horribly just has all three ghosts file up against the closed door, then the human mercenary shouts "Wait!" and they all disappear. The final scene near the Lexicon pedestal never kicks off and the ghosts just stand there forever. I do have the USKP and the patch apparently fixed this stuff years ago. Is there a script I can kick in the reset button to make things work?
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Pierson posted:How important is cleaning dirty edits via TES5Edit or whatever? Right now my game has a habit of crashing to desktop or hanging indefinitely when outside and I have no clue why. I took a look at the program since BOSS gives links to it but it just seems utterly impenetrable and the youtube and wiki links seems to be down for me. Cleaning mods with TES5Edit can help with stability; I'd call it important or semi-important for a game like Skyrim. In addition to cleaning your mods, make sure there is no conflicts in your mod list; that is the most likely thing to cause crashes as the sort you seem to be experiencing. It also helps to have a bashed or merged patch especially if you have a larger mod list. Also make sure that Skyrim's VRAM usage is down. Lots of high resolution textures can push your VRAM usage high. Sometimes beyond what your graphics card can handle. Of course, is this a recent thing? Did it start after you installed a mod? Or removed one? Have you used a "Mesh Optimizer" of any sort?
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Cardiovorax posted:Too bad nobody bothered to preserve the original mod thread. Cerevisiae posted:Is it possible to use Mod Organizer with multiple different games from the same installation of it? I've decided I want to play another Bethesda game but I haven't managed to find any option for that. scamtank posted:So I got to Avanchnzel and the last two ghost encounters aren't firing properly. Pierson posted:How important is cleaning dirty edits via TES5Edit or whatever? Cleaning won't solve your CTD and freezing problems however. Raygereio fucked around with this message at 18:49 on Sep 14, 2013 |
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Does anyone know how I can get ambient occlusion working indoors? It makes certain cells inside transparent and all shadows look weird, but has a nice effect outside
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Why is elemental fury so goddamn buggy? If it doesn't slow my swing speed down to a glacial pace, it won't trigger. If it doesn't do either two of those things, I'll get stuck with the goddamn sound effect forever. I know the USKP fixed that last one recently, so I think one of the shout mods I'm using is probably loving it up.
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Fiddle with SPERG's weapon speed settings. To avoid the super speed bug, SPERG drops its own bug fix ability with Elemental Fury active. If Elemental Fury has been edited, that could make it drop your weapon speed or have no effect, depending on the modification applied by Elemental Fury.
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So it looks like Mod Organizer won't install or extract on my computer for whatever reason. Am I losing anything significant by moving to NMM?
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Scyantific posted:Why is elemental fury so goddamn buggy? If it doesn't slow my swing speed down to a glacial pace, it won't trigger. If it doesn't do either two of those things, I'll get stuck with the goddamn sound effect forever. I know the USKP fixed that last one recently, so I think one of the shout mods I'm using is probably loving it up.
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Are there any good warpaint mods I should look into? Particularly interested in non-facial warpaints. Wanna make my Redguard "stab you with a sword in the face" man be a little more interesting. I know Racemenu adds body paint as an option but I haven't found poo poo for paints beyond the default few RM includes. Is it hard to make them or what 
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Yeah, I'm a bit disappointed there's not a whole lot taking advantage of that in RaceMenu. I'd love to get some more interesting tattoos and body warpaint for my warrior character but there's just the one tattoo pack and a few face paint packs.
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Tired of random Vampire attacks killing your blacksmiths and merchants? Sick of cultists fireballing you as you tie down your horse? Sick of some rear end in a top hat demanding you have a drinking match with him when you just want to sit down after a long day of draugr slaying? Then this mod is for you Timing is everything allows you to manually set the start times for several mods. Now you can finally start Dawnguard when you want to without dealing with an onslaught of Vampire rushes. Hell you might actually get to visit the Hall of the Vigilant before it gets burned down!
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So back to uncapper chat, if you have too many perk points how do you fix it? Even after hitting the reset button in the SPERG menu after correcting the dll and ini paths I still have too many perk points.
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