LEGOaddict365 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'm not sure how to install mods at all so if someone could please tell me I would be very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MShoap13 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MShoap13 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) *snip* Double post. Edited April 13, 2012 by MShoap13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGOaddict365 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 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).How do you find the \skyrim\data\ folder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loukiana Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 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).How do you find the \skyrim\data\ folder? Hi there , @ LEGOaddict365 http://www.creationkit.com/Category:Getting_Started .... .... and thanks to scrivener07 for this link ! Bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MShoap13 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 C:\*wherever you installed Steam*\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Data\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGOaddict365 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks for your help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi79 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) i think that this suggestions could be helpfull too.. many of us learned them on our own skin :) if you are using SKSE(skyrim script extender) and\or Dragon Script assure yourself to have the proper versions of both. If don't using them, check your mods doesn't need them. some mods need update.esm to be turned on, check it use a mod manager: there are several, choose the one you like (nexus mod manager, TES mod manager etc.) Read always the descriptions: some mods have to be installed without Nexus Mod Manager, others have particulary installation rules(and uninstallation too!!).. etc. a lot of people going crazy for stuff they'll could avoiding. Sometimes mods conflict each other, because making similar things or affect the same cell etc. , so pay attention on what you are putting in your game. don't put too many mods in a single time. pay attention to your mod's load order, there are stuff to help you in that, in my opinion BOSS is the best. take always a look on the mod's comment section you are downloading, often someone solved your probelm yet, or talk about eventually bugs or conflict etc. some times uninstalling and reinstalling all, fix problems (ultimate expedient) Always have a secure save game! or you risk to have to restart all the game if some mods corrupt your game. Don't trust just to quicksaves or autosaves... i know something about that... :( This are general rules to avoid the most of the problems Mods are made from users and often they are not specialists... so everything you put is on your risk: check comments before installing anything!! Enjoy yourself Edited April 13, 2012 by Jodi79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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