Total Newb looking to Optimize and Mod (where are the tutes)

[iamkj]

Hey everyone. I'm excited about playing skyrim modded, but I want to play it safe and avoid conflicts at all cost. So really quickly, where can I find a tutorial on optimizing skyrim to run better.

 

Next, I am going to install the Nexus mod manager to install mods. I would love some recommendations for safe, coherent (i.e., they work together), and useful mods. I want to grab the UI mod, a couple graphic mods (that won't tax my machine too much), and some extra armor and weopons. That's about it. Any other recommendation?

 

Oh, and I would like to tweak the NPC voices in the game. The same 3-4 voice actors all the time really takes me out of the game as a distraction. I'm not looking for new NPCs, just improvements on the existing NPC's. Any recommendations? Thanks for your help guys.

[Eckss]

Hi, for Optimization & Mods, the best source is STEP. It's a little out of date atm, but still great.

 

Also, I play with a lot of Mods and I've tried and rejected many others. I use all of these (among others) and I'm sure they’re all Must Have/Worth Having.

 

Weapons and Armors

Immersive Armors

Immersive Weapons

Ghosu - Weapon Pack

JaySuS Swords

Crimson Dragon Armor

Open Face Helmets Replacer - Steam only

Magic/Enchantments

Midas Magic

Weapon Enchantment Upgrade

Burn Freeze Shock Effects

Graphics Overhauls

Skyrim Flora Overhaul

Static Mesh Improvement Mod

aMidianBorn Book of Silence

Other Must Haves

Guard Dialogue Overhaul

The Dance of Death

Crimson Tide - Blood

Optimizer Textures (use it on graphic intensive Mods to reduce your system load)

Other Worth Having

Dragon Knowledge Spell

Legionettes

Mine Map Markers

Crimson Quest Markers

Dungeon Quest Awareness

Auto Unequip Ammo

Horns are Forever - If you play Argonians

 

Eck. :D

[bben46]

Several tutorials in this. Along with a lot more.

 

Here is a link to my troubleshooting blog.

http://s1.zetaboards.com/bbenlibrary/topic/4751769/1/#new

This is updated from time to time so come back later for more.

 

If you use any of this and have some success - or even if nothing works - please post back here what you did that worked or didn't work. That kind of information can be invaluable to other members having the same or similar problems - And to me in fixing any problems in the blog.