WarpedAcorn Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hey Guys. I am new to the mod world, but am slowly learning about this wild and fantastic place. Right now I am wondering if there is a way to run multiple versions of Skyrim (not concurrently) with different Mod loadouts? More specifically, I personally really like more immersive mods like RND, Frostfall-Hypothermia, Darker Nights, ect...My girlfriend really likes the cosmetic and "gamebreaking" mods. I know some mods (like RND or Frostfall) can be enabled/disabled in the MCM, but I was wondering if there was a way I could click one desktop icon and load up my Modded Skyrim and my girlfriend could click another icon to load up her version? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokerine Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 If you use the Nexus Mod Manager, you can export and import load orders, so it could work :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegray Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hey Guys. I am new to the mod world, but am slowly learning about this wild and fantastic place. Right now I am wondering if there is a way to run multiple versions of Skyrim (not concurrently) with different Mod loadouts? More specifically, I personally really like more immersive mods like RND, Frostfall-Hypothermia, Darker Nights, ect...My girlfriend really likes the cosmetic and "gamebreaking" mods. I know some mods (like RND or Frostfall) can be enabled/disabled in the MCM, but I was wondering if there was a way I could click one desktop icon and load up my Modded Skyrim and my girlfriend could click another icon to load up her version? Thanks! Welcome! You want to learn how to use a program called Mod Organizer. It lets you set up various profiles, so that you can have multiple savegames, each with its own mod set. You can download it here:http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1334/? You can learn more about it here (see in particular the "resources" section, which has links to tutorial videos):http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Mod_Organizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oubliette Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Or you could just use Wrye Bash which has been doing all of that since Morrowind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax2 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 idk but i deeply prefer Mod Organizer for all my different mod profiles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtMurder Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Skyrim Installation Swapper is one of the best tools for this, if you want completely separate installs with separate save game file, separate texture packs, and everything. It can hold up to 10 separate installs, and swapping between them is as easy as clicking a button and waiting a bit for it to move the files. http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19034/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander9009 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I tried NMM, Skyrim Swapper, and Mod Organizer. Mod Organizer is by far the best of the lot for multiple profiles. The problem with Skyrim Swapper is two-fold. First, if you have lots of files in either the profile you switch to or from, then it can take awhile to switch whereas it's non-existent with Mod Organizer because it doesn't move anything. Second, if two profiles have any mods that both use (which will definitely happen), then Skyrim Swapper makes you have that mod installed twice which not only doubles how much space it takes, it also doubles how long it takes to move those files when switching. I loved Skyrim Swapper when I first discovered it. Then I found Mod Organizer and have never looked back. You can import/export using NMM, but that's no substitute for Mod Organizer's ability to keep track of different mod lists, ini's, and save-games all innately. And best of all, when you want to switch from one profile to another, it's instantaneous with nothing more than a drop down menu and choosing the profile. The only thing lost by using Mod Organizer is the ability to launch through steam. You start mod organizer and click run instead of using steam (and yes it works with skse). Seriously, ArtMurder, if you haven't used it yet, I can almost guarantee you'd love it if you need multiple profiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpedAcorn Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks guys, I am going to look into the Mod Organizer and keep the SIS option in my back pocket. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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