Merging Plugins in 2024/25

[BattleshipsSpaceships57]

I know this is an older method, but is there a way to merge a bunch of similar outfit mods into a single plugin? For example, If I was to take every VTAW outfit that was an individual mod that could not be made into an ESL, is there a way to reliably merge them all so that it doesn't cause crashes. I know it used to work with zMerge I think, but I have never gotten it to work. Same with BashPatch. I'd like to put some more mods in, but I easily surpass the 256 even with the ESL flagging. I use MO2. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

[fraquar]

Only way to find out is to get to merging.    

I merged Remington NMA and Carabine, Colt Single Action Army and Toggle Revolver Fanning - Wild West Cowboy.

Just watched a video on how to do it and listened to some vintage Traffic while I was doing it - turned out great.

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You can't break anything so give it a go.

 

[BattleshipsSpaceships57]

4 minutes ago, fraquar said:

You can't break anything so give it a go.

Oh, ye of little faith. I can break anything. I mean, I didn't even change anything, got 5 hours into my playthrough and now I cant even get past the load screen.

[fraquar]

Then just listen to some Traffic and cut your losses - can't go wrong there.   

Try some Forty Thousand Headsman - life is good at that point.    

 

[BattleshipsSpaceships57]

So how does one merge outfit mods? Is Zmerge still effective or should I go to MergePlugins?