Mods not loading anymore

[Skyes666]

I've been using mods since day one and I suppose you can call me an advanced user when it comes to mods.

I've not played Skyrim for a while, but I did subscribe to a few mods even though I didn't play. Today I decided it was time to return to Skyrim, but nothing works.

I tried to make a new character, but since I have the Alternative Life mod I'm supposed to get a different start. That didn't happen. I got the usual horse scene ride and after a bit I realised that no mods are being loaded. It seems like Skyrim.esm is the only file it loads. Not sure about the DLC.

 

Anyone know what to do?

 

Edit:

New problem. Skyrim.esm and Update.esm are missing from my Data Files. I'm not sure why this is happening. I did try to verify game integrity, but that solved nothing. I did change the plugins.txt file and I did add 2 new lines with the esm files, but that didn't fix the problem. I did the same to loadorder.txt. NMM is able to display the esm files correctly....

 

After Googling the problem it seems that it has happened before. I can't find a solution though. And no, the files are not missing. They are still present in my /Data/ folder.

Edited April 27, 2013 by Skyes666

[Daedthr]

I know this may sound foolish of me, especially as you said yourself that you are an advanced user, but are they not loading even when all are checked in the data files, that is to say are they all checked? Also could anything have caused a mess up in load order, (although I don't see how such an occurrence would cause ALL mods not to work)?

 

Also if you've not been on in a long time, might be worth checking you have the latest version of Skyrim, and that Update.esm is working fine.

 

Can't think of anything else I'm afraid.

[Skyes666]

I know this may sound foolish of me, especially as you said yourself that you are an advanced user, but are they not loading even when all are checked in the data files, that is to say are they all checked? Also could anything have caused a mess up in load order, (although I don't see how such an occurrence would cause ALL mods not to work)?

 

Also if you've not been on in a long time, might be worth checking you have the latest version of Skyrim, and that Update.esm is working fine.

 

Can't think of anything else I'm afraid.

Well, around 230 mods are activated in the loader, and I have over 500 mods in total. The mods I have checked in Data Files does not load in the game. There is only one of my save files that manage to load without a CTD. But when I load the game, a lot of messages pop up in the corner. The message is in fact from a mod, but I can't find any mod related weapons, items, quests or anything in the console.

Skyrim is indeed updated to the newest patch and so it SKSE and Script Dragon.

[Daedthr]

Bah, I'm not sure then, but you have a lot of mods activated, the maximum number of esp files and esm files you can have activated is 255 I believe, at which point serious problems start occurring. It may be in fact that some of your "Deactivated mods" still have a presence in the game is they replace any files, whatever the case the more mods you have the more unstable your game becomes. The last thing I can think of is a Verify Integrity of Game Cache and if not that maybe a re-install is in order?

[Skyes666]

Bah, I'm not sure then, but you have a lot of mods activated, the maximum number of esp files and esm files you can have activated is 255 I believe, at which point serious problems start occurring. It may be in fact that some of your "Deactivated mods" still have a presence in the game is they replace any files, whatever the case the more mods you have the more unstable your game becomes. The last thing I can think of is a Verify Integrity of Game Cache and if not that maybe a re-install is in order?

I might end up re-installing everything. I'll have to do a back-up first though.

[Lunytic]

Have you run BOSS since you started up again? There could be conflicts with updates. Also, depending on which version of Skyrim you last played before taking a hiatus, some of the mods may no longer work as there were some major changes too. Just because SKSE and Script Dragon are up to date (is Script Dragon still used by anything?) doesn't mean the individual mods still work correctly.

 

I'd strongly suggest running BOSS and see if it returns any errors.

[Skyes666]

Have you run BOSS since you started up again? There could be conflicts with updates. Also, depending on which version of Skyrim you last played before taking a hiatus, some of the mods may no longer work as there were some major changes too. Just because SKSE and Script Dragon are up to date (is Script Dragon still used by anything?) doesn't mean the individual mods still work correctly.

 

I'd strongly suggest running BOSS and see if it returns any errors.

I've used BOSS more than 5 times today. Last time I played Skyrim was 1-2 months ago, so I'm still very much updated.

 

Here's my load order. These are the files I currently have active, obviously.

 

# This file is used by Skyrim to keep track of your downloaded content.

# Please do not modify this file.

Dawnguard.esm

HearthFires.esm

Dragonborn.esm

RaceCompatibility.esm

ClimatesOfTamriel.esm

Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Main.esm

ORS_SolitudeGate.esm

SPIKE.esm

HighResTexturePack01.esp

HighResTexturePack02.esp

HighResTexturePack03.esp

Brawl Bugs CE.esp

FixedEyeAdaption.esp

Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp

hf-movespouse.esp

Unofficial Dawnguard Patch.esp

Unofficial Hearthfire Patch.esp

Unofficial Dragonborn Patch.esp

Chesko_Frostfall.esp

Remove Interior Fog V2 - Full Version.esp

StaticMeshImprovementMod.esp

adura_skyrimmerchantmod.esp

ArmorRatingTweak.esp

bloodierCombatv1.1.esp

Cat_mount.esp

Dead Body Collision.esp

hqsnow.esp

Lost Art of the Blacksmith.esp

mxdemonicarmoredhorse.esp

mx4hotaa.esp

new guards.esp

Skyrim Flora Overhaul.esp

Tytanis.esp

WerewolfAftermathAutoEquipper.esp

Convenient Horses.esp

Character Creation Overhaul.esp

DYNAVISION Dynamic Depth of Field.esp

RaceMenu.esp

RaceMenuPlugin.esp

SkyUI.esp

iHUD.esp

Actualize Apparel.esp

aMidianborn_Skyforge_Weapons.esp

aassassinscraftables.esp

BaratheonArmor.esp

bat3.esp

DaedricAssassinArmorLight.esp

DaggerCraft.esp

dbarmor.esp

Demon Lord Armor Set.esp

DK_Armor_By_Hothtrooper44.esp

Dread Knight Weapon Set.esp

Frostmourne.esp

Ghosu - Weapon Pack 1.esp

Gizmodian-Obliviweapons.esp

HBetterBows.esp

HedgeKnight.esp

hawk2.esp

isilnarsil.esp

Jojjos Warglaives.esp

King's Slayer Armor.esp

Knight Of Thorns Armor.esp

LB_GroveMatronStaff.esp

LFArmors.esp

LPotD Armor.esp

LpotDHorse.esp

matys knights of the nine armor 2.1.esp

mlr.esp

MoonAndStarRing.esp

MoreNamedBows.esp

Night_Dweller_Armor.esp

PaladinArmor.esp

PotemasWolfblade.esp

Reaper's Hunter's Armor.esp

SilverDragonArmor.esp

Silverlight Armor.esp

Space Wiking's The Elementals.esp

SpectralWeaponPack.esp

TamrielicArtifactsV1-1.esp

tbmchrysamere.esp

theRoadstrokersRoyalElvenSet.esp

Unique Uniques.esp

VagabondArmor.esp

vanguardarmor.esp

viciousdawnbreaker.esp

WarchiefArmor.esp

winterhold_robes.esp

wyvern4.esp

mm_BeluaSanguinareRevisitedVampireRace.esp

MM_BeluaSangunaireRevisited.esp

mm_BeluaSanguinareRevisitedDialogueFixes.esp

mm_BeluaSanguinareRevisitedLootTables.esp

mm_BeluaSanguinareRevisitedRefuge.esp

mm_BeluaSanguinareRevisitedDGCompatibility.esp

DeadlyDragonsArmory.esp

quest_andtherealmsofdaedra.esp

Blades ReBorn.esp

hg.esp

quest_nomercy.esp

quest_pitfighter.esp

quest_pitfighter_dlc01.esp

quest into the depths.esp

quest_sorcery.esp

run for your lives.esp

when vampires attack.esp

quest_seaofghosts.esp

quest_thebiggertheyare.esp

The Fifth Gate.esp

the paarthurnax dilemma.esp

thunderbolt - the shout package.esp

wyrmstooth.esp

AchieveThat.esp

armored-horses.esp

BetterQuestObjectives.esp

BetterQuestObjectives-Dawnguard.esp

dynamicmerchants.esp

Guard Dialogue Overhaul.esp

lush grass and trees.esp

Proper Aiming.esp

SFO - Expanded Diversity.esp

dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp

Spells Cast Light.esp

VampireLordFlys.esp

ClimatesOfTamriel-Dawnguard-Patch.esp

ClimatesOfTamriel-Dragonborn-Patch.esp

NoEyeAdaptation - Climates of Tamriel.esp

better hunting.esp

dD - Realistic Ragdoll Force - Realistic.esp

Predator Vision.esp

Revamped Vampire Lord.esp

Scary Vampire Lord.esp

Apocalypse - The Spell Package.esp

Ancient Spells.esp

BetterMage.esp

MidasSkyrim.esp

Elementalist.esp

ELEMBallLightning.esp

masterthetimeandspacetoggle.esp

MaximumDrive.esp

Phenderix's Magic Evolved - Cleaned - No Perks.esp

pjs_spell_compendium.esp

spelltomeconjureetherealhorse.esp

ssapbwk.esp

shoutrecoverytimereduced.esp

BFSEffects.esp

DeadlySpellImpacts.esp

ELEMEarthPrison.esp

ElemIceWall.esp

Higher Bounties Hold Specific.esp

DragonCombatOverhaul.esp

DragonCombatOverhaulDragonBornPatch.esp

the dance of death - dawnguard edition.esp

TKcombat.esp

CCO - Dynamic Skill Progression.esp

crimson tide - blood.esp

BatTravel.esp

NoFallDamageforVL.esp

dD-No Spinning Death Animation.esp

N_43 Hair Pack.esp

Burning Sky.esp

3DNPC.esp

HothFollower.esp

UFO - Ultimate Follower Overhaul.esp

UFO - Dawnguard AddOn.esp

UFO - Heartfire AddOn.esp

blaze of eventide.esp

Demon Horse.esp

My_Little_hatchling.esp

My_Little_kitty_non_replaced.esp

marriagemod - alpha v3.esp

wlightmajesty.esp

Alternate Start - Live Another Life.esp

Animated Enchantments.esp

WATER.esp

WATER Plants.esp

WATER DB.esp

WATER - Get Wet.esp

barenziahquestmarkers.esp

nocturnal'scowl.esp

masteroftime.esp

DawnGuardFirstTest.esp

the three legendary weapons of skyrim.esp

montyxdg4hota.esp

mx4hota.esp

mxaequitas.esp

mxbluehorse.esp

mxdemonichorse.esp

mxgullfaxi.esp

mxharith.esp

mxorangehorseoffire.esp

mxschadenfreude.esp

mxskinfaxi&hrimfaxi.esp

mxsvaoilfari.esp

mxthunderdasharmored.esp

montyxbanditset.esp

montyximperialset.esp

montyxnightingaleset.esp

montyxstormcloakset.esp

montyxthievesguildset.esp

elderscrollonback.esp

mxbloodfiendmane.esp

mxgandalfset.esp

mxruin.esp

mxskeletalfrostmane.esp

mxskeletalschadenfreude.esp

mxskeletalsvaoilfari.esp

ShiverTwitch's True Destruction Wall.esp

mxsiphan.esp

playerstatue.esp

familypetfix.esp

terrorize.esp

duskfalll.esp

SummonVampireCattle.esp

Vampire-Bats-Fix.esp

adospirits.esp

adospiritsearth.esp

adospiritsfrost.esp

PrvtIBearclawHelm.esp

adospiritsdarkness.esp

adospiritslight.esp

gold renamed.esp

WerewolfTest.esp

dragonaspectv2.esp

Dragon Lord.esp

DragonFastTravelRedone.esp

Wrath Of Nature.esp

Fenrir.esp

hearthfire supplies merchant.esp

advanced alteration - kinetics.esp

Powers of the Dragoon.esp

AesirArmor.esp

CarryWeightNord.esp

werebearking.esp

 

 

[TonyTitan]

Might help if you had a Skyrim.esm in that load order. LOL!

[Skyes666]

Might help if you had a Skyrim.esm in that load order. LOL!

Yeah, um, what the f. I'll have to check this out. I'm not quite sure why it's gone. :blink:

Edited April 27, 2013 by Skyes666