BSA and LF question

[Robinsage]

I need to ask a question about TES/CK preferred file usage:

 

What file(s) would be used by Skyrim/CK if mymod.bsa was present when the loose files were also present?

 

Would the game/CK use the BSA or loose files, and would it cause conflicts?

 

Thanks in advance =)

[LargeStyle]

Simply put, loose files take priority over .BSA files, so the loose files will load after .BSA files - therefore replacing any "conflicting" files / adjustments that may be present in a .BSA file.

 

Skyrim will work like this as default, but in order for a .BSA to be recognised within Creation Kit the SkyrimEditor.ini file (located in Skyrims main folder) will need the .BSA filename included in the following line...

 

SResourceArchiveList2=

 

Once your .BSA has been added to the Resource Archive List then CK will use the same priority system as Skyrim itself.

[IsharaMeradin]

As LargeStyle said, loose files take priority over the BSAs. Therefore, it is totally fine to have your BSA and your loose files. Just remember to re-pack the BSA for your users if your loose file data should change.

 

Also remember to change that SkyrimEditor.ini entry if you should with to work on a different mod. It might screw things up if an included BSA modified the same stuff.

[Robinsage]

Excellent, as always thank you very much.