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Yes I've been looking at the top mods but I am feeling very overwhelmed, I did not anticipate such a large selection to be honest.

I am also a Skyrim player so I "hopefully" have an idea how to install the mods, which I assume can be done via Wrye Bash, no too worried about that though. What I want to know is what are the best mods out there that you have played. I have had a look on the Nexus site but I am overwhelmed as there is much more content than there is for Skyrim. Also, I am downloading the unofficial patches. My version of Oblivion is also the 5th Anniversary Edition so I have Knights of the Nine (Loved this back in the day on 360) and Shivering Isles and once I have it fully installed I will update it, this is the retail version. Before I proceed I want to make two things clear: Please do not suggest porn related mods I am not interested in that sort of thing, nudity I can deal with, but please no bonking. Please keep it as lore friendly as possible or at least within the Elder Scrolls universe I really want to have an enhanced experience but don't want lord of the rings style things either. Ok! first of all, I am after new quests! I have absolutely thrashed vanilla Oblivion afew years ago but.. I was young and only played on easy, and as a warrior. But, I really want new quests, new guilds maybe.. new storys etc.. something more. Also, more areas to explore would be fantastic, more dungeons, lands etc. Face mods would be nice too, I would like to make more unique looking Player Characters, not really after body mods more after facial altering mods.. nothing extreme I just would like to make my characters look abit nicer than on the 360. Equipment mods would be great, would like to have more selection, same with magic.. would like more selection. Difficulty mods would be welcome too. Thank you for reading and thanks in advance.

Dont use NMM, download manually and use Wrye Bain.. I swear ive saved a lot of usage and time avoiding NMM past few days, too buggy

just wait afew days likely will be re-upped somewhere else.

ive been tryin to download a 3kb patch now for 2 hours, this is unacceptable, Nexus need to sort their website out pronto, maybe they will have less server issues if they stopped people taking up all their space uploading broken files.. got it by forcing NMM to use netherlands. I HATE NMM though and I hate being forced to use it to download something, the software is buggy and using it to install mods guarantees vanilla resetting :/ people should beable to manually download on what server they wish for ANY file not just large ones imo.

remember back in oblivion you could cast while holding a sword, this is what I would like. Any mod maker that could do this would be awesome.

Fixed, hopefully, I WANT to play with Immersive Armors, it is my fav mod, but.. ugh, if BOSS is glitching with it installed... :( edit: YAY immersives work!

Did you manually delete any lines from the NMM install logs? There is only 2 mods I have installed with NMM since my clean install, Calientes Body mod and Better males. Everything else I have installed with Wyre Bash and until Immersive armors there was no problems at all. I dont see how NMM can be causing this.. i'm going to uninstall my things I did with NMM now and try do those through wyre bash now too, if it is NMM then.. ugh.

Wyre Bash and now Boss wont work. Does anyone know how I can fix this? Going to uninstall these mods now and hope it fixes it but.. really want to use them. BOSS Version 2.1.1 ====================================== Summary ====================================== * Your masterlist is already at the latest revision (r6119; 2012-12-17). No update necessary. * No change in recognised plugin list since last run. * Masterlist Parsing Error: Expected a <difference><char><alternative>"""<eol> at: ") && IF VAR(RU) WARN: Используйте то Masterlist parsing aborted. Utility will end now. EDIT: Now BOSS wont work "at all" I have uninstalled it, reinstalled it and it is saying this same error!

I have learnt, well, still learnin to use tools like Wyre Bash for installing mods, Also, I find installing a lot of mods manually is a far superior approach to NMM as well. I suggest OP learns to use Wyre Bash/Bain and Manual installation as it is far superior to the CTD Prone methods of NMM.

yep I remade it just now. I just loaded up a new game and it loaded really fast.. and I mean FAST, normally I have a 1 or 2 minute wait before the main menu shows up but DAMN it was quick. then I clicked new game and so far its smooth sailing. I have all the orignal beth files backed up so if I do run into an issue with em it should be easily fixed too.

Yup, I think I followed it all properly, BOSS is now no longer saying I have dirty edits or in general anything wrong so sounds like its almost all good to go, just tryin to figure out why the Bash patch I made hasnt made the "reccomended tags" thing go away... but thats another mission for another time, gonna now test my game.

cheers, will clean them then. UDRs are not covered much in this guide does this automatic process also fix them too?

autosort with boss, then post your load order, the experts here might beable to pin point the prob

Following this guide here for my other mods, Boss seems to like me following it for all the non-bethesda mods. http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit but, although I have backed up the main base game files.. im still terrified of cleaning them, is there anything at all I should know before applying this cleaning method?

All I can find is NMM and NMM now utterly refuses to work for me, everytime I open it the thing crashes. I want to use an alternative mod manager, what are the better ones out there?

Yur I think im gonna try set aside some time and learn how to use Wyre Bash.. I hear it solves all sorts of funky issues.

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=12798 this mod has pretty good blood textures

Please note, I have the high res textures disabled as they lagged my PC. Also, the two warnings about Winter is Coming I am aware of and have disabled the things it suggests. And the 6 inactive mods are the Bethesda texture ones and the optional ones that come with Winter is Coming and Cloaks of Skyrim. I am, hoping, BOSS has sorted my mods properly but every now & then I get a CTD, and recently, I have had NPCs show up in the wrong places. I have uninstalled about 10 mods so hopefully those problems go away but here is my latest BOSS sort. Mods I uninstalled were the Monster Mod (Heard it crashes games so I removed it), Armed to the Teeth (really only want a Staff Sheath and this one causes too much problems for me) , Midas Magic (Will likely reinstall this once I figure out what is causing my weird issues, but I heard this can cause problems so I took it off) and I uninstalled all of my Character textures and replaced with XCE (I can confirm these work properly too, so I know its not textures causing my game to go funny, or at least I think I know). Another issue is.. for some reason unknown to me, Dragons spawn before the quest at the Whiterun Guard Tower, it dosn't bother me much though as it actually feels a little more immersive, but still, it technically isn't normal is it? I suspect Deadly or Mighty Dragons are the cause but, as I said, its nothing I'm going to complain about. BOSS Version 2.1.1 ====================================== Summary ====================================== Plugin Type Count Recognised (or sorted by user rules) 122 Unrecognised 1 Inactive 6 All 123 Plugin Message Type Count Warning 2 Error 0 All 39 * Your masterlist is already at the latest revision (r6109; 2012-12-15). No update necessary. * Note: Latest BOSS thread ("http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1430215-relz-boss-for-skyrim/") * Note: The BOSS team has been overwhelmed with the popularity of submissions of unrecognised plugins from the BOSS Log and the number of outstanding unique submissions. As of November 30 of 2012 we are still at over 2900+ plugins to add to the Masterlist. Some dating as far back as Augest 19 of 2012. If you are interested in helping to get these plugins added to BOSS's masterlist, please PM WrinklyNinja on the Bethesda Softworks forums ("http://forums.bethsoft.com/user/359506-wrinklyninja/") or the Nexus forums ("http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?showuser=310742/"). * Note: Your SKSE is up-to-date. ====================================== SKSE Plugins ====================================== SKSE Version: 0.1.6.5 Checksum: 51DFC0AF ====================================== Recognised Plugins ====================================== These plugins are recognised by BOSS and have been sorted according to its masterlist. Please read any attached messages and act on any that require action. Skyrim.esm Active Checksum: 3D3E9378 Update.esm Active Checksum: 7F464083 * Contains dirty edits: 52 ITM, 1 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. 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(Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) Armored Skeleton.esp Active Checksum: C9E9EF59 * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Relev}} AV1Dragon_Lords.esp Active Checksum: 67CEEB8 Dwemer Spectres.esp Active Checksum: 12DA3132 Immersive Battles.esp Active Checksum: 6CECB1B1 Immersive Brigands.esp Active Checksum: 36958C0C Immersive Dawnguard.esp Active Checksum: 3AF84D37 Immersive Patrols.esp Active Checksum: 54BCDA38 Immersive Travelers.esp Active Checksum: 6A969C81 Immersive Werewolves.esp Active Checksum: F572120F Legionettes.esp Active Checksum: A8433265 * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Relev}} SabreFurBag.esp Active Checksum: 78D9514B Bucklers Only.esp Active Checksum: 7B1CAE7 Cloaks.esp Active Checksum: 6DD8E390 * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Relev}} * Note: Use only one cloaks*esp Cloaks - Player Only.esp Checksum: F5224E32 * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Relev}} * Note: Use only one cloaks*esp Cloaks - No Imperial.esp Checksum: F072927A * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Relev}} * Note: Use only one cloaks*esp 1nivWICCloaks.esp Active Checksum: 6732F645 * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Relev}} 1nivWICCloaksCRAFT.esp Checksum: F5B16802 * Warning: Use only one WICCloaks esp. 1nivWICCloaksNoGuards.esp Checksum: 5A7754B3 * Warning: Use only one WICCloaks esp. * Incompatible with: Cloaks of skyrim (even with compatibility patch). To fix this use another WICCloaks esp or uninstall cloaks of skyrim. 1nivWICSkyCloaksPatch.esp Active Checksum: 2A8CAD17 * Contains dirty edits: 4 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) 1nivWICSkyCloaksPatch-No Imp.esp Active Checksum: A821DA5A * Incompatible with: 1nivWICSkyCloaksPatch esp hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp Active Checksum: F95218FD * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Delev, Relev}} LeftHandRings.esp Active Checksum: EBEFA81E LostLongSwords.esp Active Checksum: 49694961 Tribunal Maskes by Zairaam.esp Active Checksum: 814BC380 Tribunal Robes by Zairaam.esp Active Checksum: 4BADFB50 Dr_Bandolier.esp Active Checksum: 4402F887 Dr_BandolierDG.esp Active Checksum: E6116C26 IA6npc01.esp Active Checksum: C4E7C63D BandolierForNPCMasterFile.esp Active Checksum: 882FDEA5 BandolierForNPCsWIC_V2.esp Active Checksum: 72382BC3 BandolierForNPCsCheaperBandoliers_BalancedWeight_Dawnguard.esp Active Checksum: D40778A4 ERSO 01 - Vanilla Races Redone.esp Active Checksum: DCD81C68 ERSO 02 - Enhanced Fauna and Monsters for Skyrim.esp Active Checksum: E716F403 DeadlyDragons.esp Active Checksum: 5764649B * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Delev, Relev}} ERSO 03 - Nightmare Mighty Dragons.esp Active Checksum: A7B562E9 * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Delev, Relev}} * Note: Use the compatibility patch ("http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/13423") for deadly dragons. ERSO 03.2 patch - DeadlyD DDiversified Dawnguard Unleveled.esp Active Checksum: EB0344B0 ERSO 04 - Mighty Odahviing.esp Active Checksum: 25805CE2 ERSO 05 - Dovah Holy Book.esp Active Checksum: A9A33B33 ERSO 06 - Wait More Time Dragon Encounter x3.0.esp Active Checksum: 94809A6D ERSO 07 - Super Mighty Dragon Priests.esp Active Checksum: 4ED7C61B ERSO 08 - RUS-00 Main plus Dawnguard.esp Active Checksum: 232CFB29 ERSO 09 - RUS-Npcs overhaul USKP compatible torch.esp Active Checksum: 94914DB1 * Note: Use only one ERSO 09 file. ERSO 13.03 - Higher Skill Cap 125.esp Active Checksum: 82233105 * Note: Use only one ERSO 13.03 file. ERSO 14 - Vendors richer and Inns more expensive.esp Active Checksum: E60F907B ERSO 14.02 - Harder barter 6-4.esp Active Checksum: 92E544FE * Note: Use only one ERSO 14.02 file. ERSO 16 - Realistic Crime Alert Distances - MEDIUM.esp Active Checksum: F972989E * Note: Use only one ERSO 16 file. ERSO 18 - Legendary Armors and Weapons Enhanced.esp Active Checksum: A1BB62AF ERSO 19 - Respawn 15 days - 180 days.esp Active Checksum: 5353F716 * Note: Use only one ERSO 19 file. ERSO 20 - Standing Stones Overhaul Irreversible.esp Active Checksum: 90D05B83 * Note: Use only one ERSO 20 file. ERSO 22 - Better Necromancy Spells.esp Active Checksum: 48346989 Quest_AndTheRealmsOfDaedra.esp Active Checksum: FAB1293D ESFCompanions.esp Active Checksum: AD12BCAD Gildergreen Regrown.esp Active Checksum: B603327E LocalizedGuildJobs.esp Active Checksum: 33DC0965 markarth_plus.esp Active Checksum: E488B882 moonpath_questdata.esp Active Checksum: 78CAE957 Quest_NoMercy.esp Active Checksum: EDA9B46C quest into the depths.esp Active Checksum: 41C7FCE6 Radiance.esp Active Checksum: A1EA5FD6 ResearchThief.esp Active Checksum: 73B12F01 Quest_SeaOfGhosts.esp Active Checksum: AE199341 The Paarthurnax Dilemma.esp Active Checksum: 576390CA Quest_TheBiggerTheyAre.esp Active Checksum: 4209B3C whiterunexenhanced.esp Active Checksum: 7D840CAC Better Dynamic Snow.esp Active Checksum: 541965A9 * Contains dirty edits: 6 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) Headtracking.esp Active Checksum: DE88FAEB * Contains dirty edits: 3 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) Immersive Weapons.esp Active Checksum: 1958A7AF * Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Delev}} LaFemmeLycana.esp Active Checksum: 532F4C2F lush grass and trees.esp Active Checksum: 4DF755A1 OpenFaceGuardHelmets.esp Active Checksum: 14C2E0C Riften Bigger Trees.esp Active Checksum: A7E66F55 * Contains dirty edits: 10 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (Cleaning guide ("http://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit")) Skyrim bigger trees.esp Active Checksum: A36A4E87 * Contains dirty edits: 32 ITM, 18 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. 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please..........

hmm, i have permission thing, goes away when i rent out the workstations, nothin to do with dawnguard.. i think it showed up on me either with ace or economics of skyrim

mmm two lydias

What I want to do is convert the Immersive Armours mod to have the CBBE Curvy body and possibly the UNPB Body. From what I have gathered I need a tool called Blender and a tool called Nifskope, I am downloading these now. I am completely new to this mod making thing, I have NO idea what I'm doing. If someone could give me some guidance that would be great. Thanks.

I want to make some alive mannequins of NPCs basically. I've already figured out how I can have headless people (proper headless, decapitation) still walking around, what im trying to do now is how to utterly freeze an NPC. Like a mannequin. No movement below the head, would LOVE to keep the head active though haha.. frozen body of an aggresive NPC yelling insults but cant move would make my day. Theres afew NPC's I want to decorate my house with.. ones who really have irked me off. (Nazeem). Thank yee.

Im roleplaying as a Vampire Mage at the moment, I have Dawnguard but am not a Vampire Lord. I'm hoping someone knows of a spell that gives the affect of moving like a Vampire Lord while casting spells. It would be epic.