Hi. I'll try to keep this quick. I'm new to modding and I have a few questions regarding install order, load order, and boot order. I use NMM to download, install, and activate the mods. I use LOOT to determine load order. After I download a mod using NMM, it shows up under the "mods" tab with a red "X" next to it - did I just download it or have I installed it? In NMM, I highlight a mod with a red "X" next to it. I click the "activate the selected mod" button, and the red "X" turns into a green "check mark" - did I just install the mod or did I activate it? Or is that the same thing? After I activate/install the mods, I go in to LOOT and determine the load order - this is then reflected in the "plugins" tab in NMM. Is install/activation order important? Can I install/activate the mods in any order? If not, what determines install order? Thanks for the help!
