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This was about the same time I started getting "Couldn't find Starfield.exe" messages.

Still getting "Couldn't find Starfield.exe", no idea why. I can run the game from the loader, but I would prefer to use Vortex. Any way to fix this?

Just installed it a few minutes ago and got this message: Failed to enable directory junction The 'path' argument must be of type string Received undefined code: ERR_INVALID_ARG_TYPE paths 0: D:\Fallout 4\steamapps\common\Starfield\Data paths 1: undefined Note: The error was generated by 'Game: Starfield", please report it to the extension author. Details: TypeError: The "path" argument must be of type string. Received undefined at __node_internal_captureLargerStackTrace (node:internal/errors:490:5) at new NodeError (node:internal/errors:399:5) at validateString (node:internal/validators:163:11) at join (node:path:429:7) at path.join (D:\Vortex\resources\app.asar\renderer.js:9799:122) at mergeFolderContents (C:\Users\Forrest\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\plugins\Starfield Support for Vortex-634-0-5-7-1701678268\index.js:1392:80) at async createJunction (C:\Users\Forrest\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\plugins\Starfield Support for Vortex-634-0-5-7-1701678268\index.js:1418:9) at async enableJunction (C:\Users\Forrest\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\plugins\Starfield Support for Vortex-634-0-5-7-1701678268\index.js:1035:13) at async toggleJunction (C:\Users\Forrest\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\plugins\Starfield Support for Vortex-634-0-5-7-1701678268\index.js:1004:5) I hope someone can figure that out. I couldn't possibly. [Later] It worked just fine until I installed a new mod, at which time, I got the message "Couldn't find Starfield.exe". I have no idea what to do about that.

Your dead dragons move around?

What I did was start a game with a generic Nord character, named X1. There were only about five mods. Then, I added a few and started another with X2. Eventually, I was up to X65, had over 200 mods, and they all worked.

You can change that with console commands. Old people belong to the Elder Race. You can use setrace to make them something else. Save first, though, things may get weird. https://skyrim-slim.tumblr.com/post/13618774751/setrace-full-list

I second the motion. Just from a role-playing point of view, I don't like being forced to take part in a massacre.

Have you included pre-AE mods in an AE game? Sometimes they work, but often not.

The main quest splits, depending which side you take. Check your open quests and make sure you're on the right one.

Is this the "Prophet" quest? I'm not sure. Anyway you can look it up here: https://skyrimcommands.com/quests Find the stage of the quest with this command: Player.sqs quest_id Then advance it until it's where you want it: SetStage quest_id stage_number

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/1187

If you haven't already, I suggest you install this mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/19250 Reboot. Then drop the sword. Open the console. Click on sword. You will see a screen with lots of information. In the lower right hand corner, there is information on which mod created the sword and which was the last to modify it. (If you don't see this, hit Tab until you do.) The last mod to change the sword is likely the one causing the problem. Try changing the load order, or you can disable the mod.

There are several different mods that can do what you want. I use Skyrim 3D Trees and Plants - Parallaxed.

You might get a better response on "Skyrim Special Edition Mod Troubleshooting" below, or posting a question on the Nexus mod site.

Some of them got moved over here (due to a dispute between Nexus and the authors over ownership). https://www.afkmods.com/index.php?/search/&q=skyrim&quick=1

Before the update in November, about half the mods here were ALREADY buggy or didn't work at all, because they were old and never updated. Mods loaded after November should be OK (most of them), though they may not be compatible with each other. Check the Bugs and Comments section. Also pay close attention to information on prerequisites, installing and compatibility. Texture mods, which only change the appearance of things, should be OK, if they are mutually compatible. I think I can also safely recommend Arthmoor's mods: https://www.afkmods.com/index.php?/profile/4-arthmoor/content/&type=downloads_file Other than that, I would suggest adding a few mods and seeing how the game runs (you can use a generic male Nord with the name X1 or the like). If it seems OK, add a few more and try again (with X2). You may find this worth the extra effort, because it can take hundreds of hours to complete the game.

Everyone needs to feel stupid once in awhile. Keeps us humble.

Sorry! Much ado over nothing. I didn't know I was supposed to use the R key.

I don't think I have any mods that would affect this, unless The Paarthurnax Dilemna counts. Changing the number of dragon souls did not allow me to activate words. Even changing the number to 99 had no effect. Trying to activate Bend Will with player.unlockword got me this:: "Item 'xx0179d9' not found for parameter Word of Power." Maybe I screwed up the format somehow, but it seems pretty obvious: https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Console_Commands_(Skyrim)/Shouts

ReSaver says there's nothing wrong with my saves. I can't do anything to fix the master files, because I'm still on SE v 1.5.97. Also, I don't think it would help for the following reason: I went back and refought five dragons, back to the time when I learned the first shout. Nothing changed. Both the two first shouts were scripted, they didn't depend on killing any more dragons. So near as I can figure, my problem is that I killed three dragons BEFORE getting the Dragonstone. That screwed up the count of dead dragons, and it never reset. There are now two ways forward. I could use player.teachword. to learn new words, regardless of the number of dead dragons. OR I could use player.modav dragonsouls # to reset the number of dead dragons. Presumably, I should set it to 3 to learn Bend Will, which is what I need next.

I just killed three more dragons, and it still says I need to kill more. So far, I have killed 9 dragons and only have two shouts. How many do I need?

I found an Old Dragon sitting on an island and killed him. Then Buzzkill Miraak showed up, said something like, "I wonder if it hurts when a soul is torn from the body," and absorbed all the energy. I got nothing. (Naturally, I filled him with arrows, and naturally, it did no good.) I think I'll just give up and go back to Skyrim. Maybe Miraak won't follow me there. It looks bad for the Skaal Village, but I have a feeling that their problem will keep.

The Situation: I met Frea and cleaned out Miraak’s Temple. Next, I was supposed to go to Saering’s Watch and learn the Bend Will shout. There was a dragon there, who I guess I was supposed to fight. I drew my bow and offered combat. Neither the daedric arrows from my enchanted dragon bow nor the various spells I tried seemed to have any effect. The various summoned creatures I also brought in couldn’t do a thing to the dragon. It just kept circling and making rude comments. It wouldn’t land. I was Level 69 and had killed six dragons already, and I couldn’t do a thing to it. Maybe it needed a flat place to land? I tried moving around, and there seemed to be lots of space, but no luck. This went on for HOURS. Eventually, the dragon lost interest in me and went up in the mountains and circled around there for awhile. I had no way of getting to it. Then it disappeared and I got a message that Miraak had taken a dragon soul. He killed my dragon! I got the Bend Will shout, but I can’t use it. I’m supposed to shout at the Wind Stone, but nothing doing. I have 15 shouts, but can only use two of them. When I click on Bend Will, I get the message that I have to kill more dragons and gain their power. But I don’t get to choose new shouts, and Bend Will is near the bottom of the list. At this rate, it will take me MONTHS before I can use Bend Will, assuming I can kill any more dragons. I could use the console to advance the quest, but it’s the main quest and I’m afraid I will screw it up. Things look kind of hopeless. What should I do?

Two more mannequins wandered off today. Another fortune in gold and jewels lying on the floor.