Trying to troubleshoot my CTDs

[SteveD12290]

So I started a fresh new file to start a new character and use some new mods... But, I keep getting CTDs one odd thing I've noticed is with the installation of the newest version of skse using the skse loader I can't seem to get it to launch unless I select run as admin. In the process of turning off mods until the CTDs stop but if you have any ideas or advice it would be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks in advance!

[ripple]

Need to see load order/mod list (in text format please, not pics).

[SteveD12290]

Dawnguard.esm

HearthFires.esm

ClimatesOfTamirel.esm

SPIKE.esm

Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp

Unofficial Dawnguard Patch.esp

Unofficial Hearthfire.esp

Chesko_Frostfall.esp

Rainbows.esp

randomthunder.esp

realrainextended.esp

ClimatesOfTamriel-Dawnguard-Patch.esp

ClimatesOfTamriel-Dungeons-Hazardous.esp

MintyLightningMod.esp

MintyLightningMod_COT_Patch.esp

Supreme Storms - COT Version.esp

CalienteVanillaArmorTweaks.esp

Chesko_WearableLantern.esp

Chesko_WearableLantern_Candle_DG.esp

CookingExpanded.esp

CookingExpanded - Hearthfire.esp

ShootingStars.esp

SkyUI.esp

Cloaks.esp

1nivWICCloaks.esp

1nivWICSkyCloaksPatch.esp

hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp

DeadlyDragons.esp

ESFCompanions.esp

When Vampires Attack.esp

whiterunMarket.esp

Headtracking.esp

SkyTEST-RealisicAnimals&Predatos.esp

RealisticRoomRental.esp

RRR_Heathfire-Patch.esp

RealisticNeedsandDiseases.esp

RND_Dawnguard-Patch.esp

RND_DtinkingFountains-Patch.esp

RND_HearthFires-Patch.esp

Hitstop.esp

SeeYouSleepByMadmole.esp

Enchanting Freedom.esp

Locational Damage.esp

TKDodge.esp

SkyRe_Main.esp

SkyRe_Combat.esp

SkyRe_EncounterZones.esp

SkyRe_EnemyAI.esp

SkyRe_EnemyScaling.esp

SkyRe_StandingStones.esp

SkyRe_Survivalism.esp

SkyRe_hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp

MacKom_LoreStylesHairSet.esp

TheEyesOfBeauty.esp

UFO - Ultimate Follower Overhaul.esp

UFO - Dawnguard AddOn.esp

UFO - Hearhfire AddOn.esp

ESFAela.esp

Alternate Start - Live Another Life.esp

SkyRe_Races.esp

ethereal_elven_overhaul.esp

EEO patch.esp

Purewaters.esp

PurewatersDG.esp

RND_PureWaters-Patch.esp

Blacksmithforge water fix.esp

RaceMenu.esp

RaceMenuPlugin.esp

Cooking Expanded - RND Support.esp

[ripple]

1) 1) You need to sort your load order using BOSS. Check the BOSS log to see if there are any esp's that needs cleaning (using TES5Edit) or any mod that BOSS does not recognize which needs to be manually arranged in the load order.

 

2) You are using a number of 'give more stuff to NPCs' mods (e.g. Immersive Armor, Winter is Coming, etc.). They make conflicting edits to leveled lists and you will need to use Wrye Bash to generate a Bashed Patch in order for all of the gears to show up on random NPCs (rather than just those from one mod).

 

3) SkyTest does not run well with a large load order (the author even has a statement on the mod description page to that effect). When I had it in my load order, it was responsible for 99% of my worldspace CTDs. If you find you are CTDing outdoors a lot, consider uninstalling SkyTest to see if it stabilizes your game.

Edited January 17, 2013 by ripple

[SteveD12290]

SUCCESS! Thanks. Seems removing SkyTest did just the trick. I must admit I am the worst kind of mod user (The fairly lazy one :P) and the use of TES5Edit seems a daunting task, where would you recommend learning to use it? Also some insight on the Wyre Bash would be appreciated as well, at the moment I am only using Boss.

[ripple]

SUCCESS! Thanks. Seems removing SkyTest did just the trick. I must admit I am the worst kind of mod user (The fairly lazy one :P) and the use of TES5Edit seems a daunting task, where would you recommend learning to use it? Also some insight on the Wyre Bash would be appreciated as well, at the moment I am only using Boss.

 

For the most part, the only thing most average mod users need to learn about TES5Edit is just how to clean esp's when recommended by BOSS. This will get you started. There is a video at the bottom of the page in case you need a visual guide. Remember that esp's not recognized by BOSS cannot be allowed to just load at the bottom of your load order, but using TES5Edit you can see conflicting records between esp's and determine where the unrecognized esp's should load (post back if you are not sure about specific esp's).

 

Likewise, the only thing that most average mod users need Wrye Bash for is just to generate a compatibility patch for them (the Bashed Patch) to merge things like leveled list conflicts. I don't know of a guide for it, but once you've installed it, it's fairly intuitive to make a Bashed Patch (basically right click on the template Bashed Patch that is installed along with the program and select 'build Bashed Patch..' or something to that effect).

Edited January 17, 2013 by ripple