Need some advice

[Shadanwolf]

I have played through SKYRIM once(heavily modded).I love the game.Played a wood elf archer(with touch of magic).

I was thinking of replaying the game .I only have the basic game. I would buy the other parts of the game but.......I have a few questions:

 

Are the mods that really change the game like SKYRE or others.....a challange to install/run ? Are there incompatability problems with other mods such as imersive armor/weapons and others that I really like.or can it just in install it and go. I have SKSE already installed and can grab the uncapper if I go this rouite.

 

I would appreciate any suggestions on a senario to follow since I'm sooooo addicted to the bow.Will SKYRE or other major mods change the game so much that I could make another that relies on the bow ? or perhaps you have other suggestions.(yes I'm aware STEAm has these additions on sale so I do hope to hear from some kind soul soon.

 

Thanks.

[Georgiegril]

Skyre takes to care to install. YOu will need to read everything on the skyre site and take care to follow the instructions.

There is a mod for Skyre called the reproccer, which also takes come care to use, but will make armor/weapons compatible with the game.

Once you have properly installed, it is generally trouble free.

 

Generally though--the number one cause of game-breaking problems is careless installation. You should take extreme care with every mod you add.

 

The below might help you.

Suggestion for trouble-free modding: (You may be able to skip to Step # if you have not used mods before.)

 

1. Go to STEP and follow the directions to revert to vanilla skyrim.

2. Start a new game, do not attempt to apply an old save, it will not work and may reintroduce corruption back into your now clean game.

3. Do not make any changes at all until you exit Helgen (the other option is to start with an alternate start mod to avoid the Helgen sequence.)

4, Before making any changes, read everything available on the subject. If it is a mod, read every last word of the readme, description, discussion thread, everything. If it is an ini change, google it, visit a few reputable sources and determine if it is worth trying. Just because one guy puts up a list of his ini changes and swears buy it does not mean it will work for you, and it might even make things worse. When considering any change, mod, .ini file, setting, whatever, consider it in light of your own system hardware and software and the other mods/changes you intend to make. Investigate any possible conflicts before adding it.

5. When you are ready to make any changes (mods, ini settings, anything) attempt only 1 or two at a time. If it's a mod, run BOSS. BOSS is a regular program, not a mod. There is a useful vid for BOSS, here. Set it up to generate the log in .txt format, not html. Read the log and address any messages. In any case, play a bit to test for stability, performance, and compatibility. Make sure to properly place the unrecognized mods as instructed by the mod author, or use TES5Edit or WryeBAsh, or if all else fails, place it with similar mods that are recognized, though that is more trial and error. Also, a number of excellent mods require you use skse. You can find it here. When you extract the files from the zip, you will see a readme that has instructions how to properly install it. There is also another gopher vid to help you set it up, here.

6. If you notice any negative effect of your change (not just crashes, but performance loss, glitches, anything), Stop. Do not attempt to keep playing and definitely do not add any new variables into your system. Investigate the possible causes. If it is a mod and you want to try to remove it, then remove it, but be sure to follow the author's removal instructions exactly. To be safe, go back to the save from just before you added it. (This is easy of you are slowly adding mods, but extremely painful if you add everything at once, play a bunch and have no idea where the problem lies. ) This will also help you avoid with script problems from removed mods that will continue and may get worse.

7. If you get stuck, post a detailed question before you get frustrated. Detailed means t include your BOSS log, noting how you placed unrecognized mods, other supporting programs you have used (like TES5Edit, skse, ANy texture optimizers, enbs, etc.) Also provide your computer specs, any changes to your driver profile and/or skyrim ini files. Finally, provide details about the crash--how long you've had it, what changed before you first noticed it, any patterns like time playing, specific areas or activities like opening a menu or such. Explain what you have already tried to fix the problem and what the results were.

8. Once you get your mods and other changes the way you want them, your game is stable and performing well, then stop. Every time you add or change any variable, you are inviting instability. If a new mod shows up and you think you just have to have it, ask yourself if it is worth having to start all over for--because, you may have to. If the answer is yes, then go ahead and try it and if your game crashes, well, you were willing to take the risk.

 

Recommendations for maintaining a trouble free game:

 

1. I personally suggest avoiding the Steam workshop for mods, because it will automatically update and sometimes even remove mods in your list, which can cause your game to die. Also, playing with Steam in offline mode will prevent unexpected updates from causing havoc.

2. Disable auto updates and avoid using quicksave, as these increase the chance of savegame corruption. Also, if your save does become corrupt, you will need to go back to your last working full save, which can be extremely painful if you rarely make them. You can do this by going into your Prefs.ini text file and then making sure the following lines look like this:

[Main]

bSaveOnPause=0
bSaveOnTravel=0
bSaveOnWait=0
bSaveOnRest=0

 

[saveGame]
fAutosaveEveryXMins=0.0000

 

For people who want the convenience of auto save with the functionality of a full save, there are a few mods you might check out, such as Ishara's Normal Numbered AutoSaves

 

Here is Gopher's vid on BOSS and his Beginner's Mod Tutorial

 

 

 

Also, Dawnguard has some nice bow-related items and quests.

[chanchan05]

I managed to install Skyre problem free by following Gopher's instructions in his video review of SkyRe. The only difference from the time of review to present is that the SkyRe reproccer ini file is now NMM compatible.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfR2Sts6jXM

[Shadanwolf]

It would seem REQUIEUM might be easier....once I get the additions to the game...just download the mod and play....right ?

[chicky540]

(my mods never cause any trouble... YAY! ... rookies ftw :) )

[chanchan05]

Requiem is easier to install since its a single esp, but it has more incompatibilities. For example, since Requiem edits dragons too, I am not too sure if it's compatible with Deadly Dragons and Dragon Combat Overhaul, which I feel is the best dragon mod combo.

[Kuboxy]

Considering the topic, I might as well ask for a problem I've got with installing SkyRe :

 

I've followed Gopher's vid, and everything (should'ave) been alright, but when it came to activating the Reproccer at then end so that it applies to Immersive armors and such, I just can't get it the work.

 

It first started with the fact that .jar files were set to be opened by WinRar. "No problem" I though, and simply went to the java folder to open it with "Java.exe". However, instead of the menu from the video, I get a small black windowed screen that opens and then close. And, it did not patch "ReProccer.esp".

 

I'm wondering if I don't have the right java.exe (would be my guess, but then where is the right one?) or if I'm just doing something else wrong. If someone can help, I'd truly be grateful!

[Georgiegril]

Well, first off, just a friendly hint--you will usually be more successful starting a new thread for your problem, if you issue is only tangentially related to the thread you are posting to.

 

Are you using the T3ndo's own reproccer? I am a hige fan of Gopher (who isn't?) but it might help to check what you did against T3ndo's written instructions, just to make sure you didn't miss anything.

I think your idea about the mssing Java is definitely worth looking at. The link above to T3ndo's page contains links to all the files you need.

[chanchan05]

Use javaws.exe, not java.exe....Not sure, but it was one of the other exe files there, not java.exe

[Kuboxy]

Well, first off, just a friendly hint--you will usually be more successful starting a new thread for your problem, if you issue is only tangentially related to the thread you are posting to.

 

Are you using the T3ndo's own reproccer? I am a hige fan of Gopher (who isn't?) but it might help to check what you did against T3ndo's written instructions, just to make sure you didn't miss anything.

I think your idea about the mssing Java is definitely worth looking at. The link above to T3ndo's page contains links to all the files you need.

 

I did just that and I managed to fix it, awesome! (On a side note, I can't believe I made such a dumb mistake as to not read stuff, I mean come one me, really?)

 

And yeah, I did thought about making my own thread. Wasn't sure considering someone already brought up installation and such. Next time I guess I'll follow your advice. Thanks for everything :D