The reason im writing this is I've been modding for a while now.. I've used many different methods to do so.. ranging from:
downloading the files manually installing them manually and learning which files should overwrite each file and the exact order to install them manually.
creating my own mods and installing them manually with CK and Xedit.
using MO2 to do the same thing but clumped together to make it a bit more easier.
and Vortex... I see so many people pump up MO2 like it is the be all end all of modding.. well i don't think it is.. it fact.. If you know how to use Vortex already I would suggest stay with that..also learn how to overwrite files and place them manually.. MO2 isnt for the elite..it is for the people who prefer to live in the stone age...it is basically one step up from placing all the files manually.
I have to say.. hands down Vortex wins.. when you learn to use vortex and the different advantages it has over the other methods combined with the methods prior to that.. it is hands down the superior mod manager.
I can install and uninstall entire load orders in a few minutes that would take me most of the day with other methods.
I see people all the time rant about Vortex writing to the main game folder etc..etc.. etc.. they dont know what they are doing.. I can install thousands of mods then remove them and my main folder is back to vanilla just like that..
buzz of MO2 gatekeepers lol
Thank You to the creators of Vortex.
PS.. it also has support for so many other games.
The only change i would make is the annoying network connection attempts and errors when you are not online..other than that its the best.
