I Need tips before installing DLC

[Valorek]

Hey guys just had a quick question here and I want to be sure and confident about what I'm doing and that is why I'm here. I need professional advice.

 

So I'm currently playing modded skyrim with about 90 mods, with no issues what so ever even with a enb I'm getting 62 fps or more in some areas.

 

My question is, I currently have the vanilla skyrim with the vanilla patch from nexus installed, If I were to purchase the dlc on steam how would I go about safely installing all 3 dlc's without messing up my game?

 

is it as simple as download, install, get appropiate patches, use loot to sort the load order, use tes edit to clean the dirty scripts?? OR

 

Do i need to go back into my mods and reactivate the ones that support the dlc? for an example I use the realistic lighting overhaul and I remember the installer in NMM asking me If i had the DLC and I said No because I did not at the time.

 

I greatly appreciate your advice and more so your time on this matter, Yes i probably should of bought the DLC ages ago and then modded my game, but I was not interested in the DLC until recently I seen a a lot of dlc mods that caught my eye that I want to try out if that makes sense.

 

Anyway, Thank you!

[DoctorKaizeld]

i recommend reinstalling everything. with only 90 mods that wouldnt be to big a deal. but i think you can install the DLC with minimal issues that i am aware of as long as you dont have a bunch of script based mods.

[Valorek]

i recommend reinstalling everything. with only 90 mods that wouldnt be to big a deal. but i think you can install the DLC with minimal issues that i am aware of as long as you dont have a bunch of script based mods.

Hi Qwerty Thanks for replying to my post! I'm sorry I could not get back to you :sad:

 

I completely understand I just wanted to be safe about it you know? Now if I did have a bunch of script based mods.. would it be safe to like uninstall the script ones then install the dlc and patches, once done then reinstall or re activate the mods on NMM? If not its cool however I'm also concerned about my save as well. Or is that gonna be ok too? I back up my .ini's and my save frequently.

 

On another note, I guess what I could do is back up my NMM and mods then do some dlc installing and see if everything runs great if not I can revert back?

 

Thanks again Qwerty

Edited January 6, 2017 by Valorek

[IsharaMeradin]

The DLC are ESM/BSA combos installing them will not affect any currently installed mod files.

Switching to the USLEEP patch, however, is where you will get into complications. The installation (like the DLCs) won't affect your other installed mod files but the change in file name and other internal changes of the base game needed to be made to compensate for DLC corrections have the potential to give unwanted side-effects to a game already in progress.

Any mods you currently use that have DLC versions may need to undergo special updating instructions if done mid-game. Not to mention that changing things mid-game opens the door for problems to arise.

 

My suggestion in order to avoid any issues with your save game would be to wait to install the DLC until you either finish your current character run or just plan to start over from scratch.

[Valorek]

The DLC are ESM/BSA combos installing them will not affect any currently installed mod files.

Switching to the USLEEP patch, however, is where you will get into complications. The installation (like the DLCs) won't affect your other installed mod files but the change in file name and other internal changes of the base game needed to be made to compensate for DLC corrections have the potential to give unwanted side-effects to a game already in progress.

Any mods you currently use that have DLC versions may need to undergo special updating instructions if done mid-game. Not to mention that changing things mid-game opens the door for problems to arise.

 

My suggestion in order to avoid any issues with your save game would be to wait to install the DLC until you either finish your current character run or just plan to start over from scratch.

Roger that . thank you Ma'am I will not take the risk I will just go ahead and start over just to be on the safe side. I've done way to many CTD crash fixes and ini edits to make my game run optimal.

 

Thanks a ton Ishara! :smile:

 

btw If I'm starting over do you recommend me starting over using MO? or stick with NMM? does MO handle the cooperation with mods better and more smoothly?

Edited January 6, 2017 by Valorek

[IsharaMeradin]

I haven't used NMM since the profile feature came out. So I cannot speak to how it behaves now in comparison to MO. MO works well provided you take the time to learn how to use the program properly. Personal opinion: If you are starting over and want to try MO, now is the time to do it.

 

If you do decide to use MO, keep the following in mind:

Install mods

Sort mods to adjust load order (right pane)

Adjust priority order (left pane) to match load order (right pane)

While keeping order respective to load order (right pane), shift the priority (left pane) of mods with BSAs above loose file mods

 

This works around a 'flaw' in MO where BSAs load in priority (installation) order rather than with their respective plugins. This 'flaw' can cause BSA contents to override loose files, an undesired situation and a major source of unrepeatable bug reports for mod authors.

[Valorek]

I haven't used NMM since the profile feature came out. So I cannot speak to how it behaves now in comparison to MO. MO works well provided you take the time to learn how to use the program properly. Personal opinion: If you are starting over and want to try MO, now is the time to do it.

 

If you do decide to use MO, keep the following in mind:

Install mods

Sort mods to adjust load order (right pane)

Adjust priority order (left pane) to match load order (right pane)

While keeping order respective to load order (right pane), shift the priority (left pane) of mods with BSAs above loose file mods

 

This works around a 'flaw' in MO where BSAs load in priority (installation) order rather than with their respective plugins. This 'flaw' can cause BSA contents to override loose files, an undesired situation and a major source of unrepeatable bug reports for mod authors.

Brilliant thank you so much for your time!

 

p.s. So sorry I referred to you as ma'am :( your profile has male gender! shame on me

Edited January 6, 2017 by Valorek