Are these mods OK and won't cause trouble? I wanted to know if I will be able to run the game properly with them.

[tomomi1922]

Hey...

It is not only what mod, but also how you install and deal with load order. Your worst nightmare would be save corruption and constant CTD, you want to save guard against them. A less threatening consequence is perhaps weirdness and glitchy aesthetic, or even game play. All the mods you listed look ok at glance. But you have to dive into each and every mod, read the descriptions, install instructions, bug reports, comments.

A hint for bad mods:

- Barrage of people crying out for help or complaining about errors and issues, yet there seems to be no response from author or any other solution. Mod may be abandoned. Avoid them.
- Some mods are great, but may not work together. Read the compatibility list + comments carefully. Sometimes there is an easy workaround. Sometimes you know you have to pick only one.
- Overly combative author: if the mod works, fine, but if you run into problem, you may forget about asking for help without going through barrage of insults. They may not even try to help you but tell you to "read for yourself, solution in the comments" and there are some 100 pages of comments.

Best practice:
- Follow install instructions, read comments, ask questions (but be polite and don't expect instant response).
- Be skeptical, look into file content before download (thanks Nexus for this feature), identify possible issues, try them in game, but KNOW YOUR EXIT STRATEGY in case your game blows up in your face (remember how to completely take out the offending mods).
- Protect/backup your save. I always have a save right after Helgen, in case my game crash and burn, I don't have to endure the intro all over again. Or maybe a save after High Hothgrath. Always save to a new save, don't keep saving into 1 file.

This is far from Plug-N-Play. An attitude most PC users have, just plug it in, expect it to work, don't care about learning a thing. It's a luxury to be a dumb user. I love to be a dumb user, but the moment I step into modding Skyrim, I am committed to be a very smart user.

Last note: Get Mod Manager 2. You will thank me for this advice many years from now. The learning curve is a bit higher than Nexus Mod Manager, but without MO2, I feel like I am an extremely nearsighted person driving on freeway, without my glasses.

Edited June 12, 2018 by tomomi1922