amandamay Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 hi first time here just wondering how do I add downloaded content? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MShoap13 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) Almost all mods here are packed into archives. These archives can be extracted with programs such as 7-Zip (free to download and use). Most mods include a "readme" document that contains information pertaining to the mod, and usually manual installation instructions. As a mod beginner, it may be wise for you to familiarize yourself with basic manual installation procedures for simple mods. Mods are generally categorized into two major types. Replacers and Plugins. Replacers are simply resources (meshes, textures and sounds mostly) that take the place of a vanilla resource. These work by simply placing the resource into the proper folder of your Skyrim installation directory. Plugins on the other hand alter how the game works (some plugins are very basic, others can be extremely complex). Plugins must be placed in the \Skyrim\Data\ folder and then they must be activated. Once you get the jist of the previous paragraph, get Nexus Mod Manager. NMM is a handy utility that handles extraction, most installations, and plugin activation (as well as uninstallation and scripted installations, for mods with multiple options). It can make modding a lot easier, though it's not an end-all solution as some mods out there will require you to install them manually. A simple resource replacer would be something like this. And a simple plugin mod would be something like this. If you find you're having trouble with a particular mod, don't be afraid to start a new topic with a proper name for your issue. In that topic, it's best to include any relevant information you can think of. The name of the mod, and preferably a link to it is always helpful. Other things you should generally include are how you installed it, a full list of mods (plugins) you're currently running (can be done easily with NMM), and your systems major specs (CPU, RAM, GPU, OS). Edited April 8, 2012 by MShoap13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amandamay Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Thanks for your help :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamb0 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 When posting on forum, try to give a bit of information in the title. A lot of people will just skip over posts with titles like "Help" or "Question" or "Creation Kit". There is also a description box. Put a little more info there if you can. With regards to your problem, here's more information - Nexus Mod Manager Wiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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