Old Farts' Coffee House

[Avrie]

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Move over young ones ... Gramps moved back in.

[Avrie]

Morning Rom, Not that I'm aware of. It's generally a landscape issue. I notice it quite a bit with Majestic Mountains, throw in landscape fixes for grass mods and the like and world height moves. I'll bet you could program Skypatcher to do something like that as a global height edit for the mod, (Something like all assets with the tree keyword 'Z-5') but that's currently way above my pay grade.

Okay, need a fresh cuppa and I'll wake the cat

[Avrie]

Goooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 7th of Morning Star, and congratulations on surviving another Morndas. The blessed moons have set, and it is once again time for this one to tend the inn. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame.

Our brew of the day is Istanbul espresso, and the biscuits are classic sugar cookies (The old cat baked a tray or two too many ;-) Checking the hotsheets we have 39 new mods with the usual eclectic mix of jiggles, patches, accessories, and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye this day...

We'll start with a couple of 'what were they thinking' mods.

outtamercy recolored Nordic Carving - Great Portal of Dragonsreach
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138293
The recolor looks okay, but the original mod is not for old cats. Redbag's original import of the carving behind the Jarl's head looks extraordinary. adding them to the arches looks silly. Your game your way. Pass

Andyross1962 released Complete Solitude Docks and Exterior
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138227
" Complete overhaul and reworking of Solitude docks and city exterior.
Lore friendly, includes Docks, East Empire Company Warehouse, Lumber Mill and Katla's Farm"

We love choice, and the buildings and waterfront look great, but this one is obviously not a sailor. You don't park boats bow first, then park another boat behind them. LOL. That being said, the old at likes this version of the docks, but would disable at least 6 of the boats. Thanks

iimlenny released Nord War Horn 2K-8K
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138292
"This is a Mesh and Texture Replacer for Skyrims Nordic War Horn in 2K-8K"

The old cat had thought Lenny was finally past making ugly. And not only ugly, but what good id a war horn you can't sound that also stabs you in the nose? Hard pass on ugly and useless.

mizunakun released Meridia will do anything. No link for this one.
" I have duplicated the beacon and bestowed it on all living beings except you.
You are the only one without a beacon. Claim your beacon now. Now!"

Okay, let's get to some of the better choices

Dpi663 released Nimhe - Dangerous and Poisonous
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138023
"Now Nimhe will be more dangerous than ever! New Arena, two phases of the fight! Fear Nimhe! After defeating her, be careful, I warned you!"

Arachnophobia sufferers are not going to like this one... Nimhe is not only tougher, but her children join the fight, and later try an take revenge... This could be fun. but it's an early mod, and a bit over the top. Worth a look. Inigo approves.

thesignedpainter released Invisible Bandoliers and Pouches
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/92976
"This mod makes the bandoliers invisible for MAXIMUM FASHION COMPATIBILITY"

But, but, but, Every woman knows it's the accessories that make the outfit Kidding aside a little invisible buff to carry weight. The author warns if you have any issues at all with the balanced version, to unpack the BSA and overwrite the mod with loose files.

Okay, okay, let's get to the good stuff...

gutmaw has released two more snazzy interiors.
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/gutmaw/mods?gameId=1704
Winterhold is the current flavor of snazzy. Birna's and Kraldar's houses got snazified. Beautifully done as always. Worth a look, and a cookie

And finally we'll close up with a tale of two grass mods...

napoleonofthestump released BIOMES I (part 1)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138300
"Another grass overhaul, this time modular for mixing and matching with other excellent grass mods! Part 1 features the Reach, Marsh, and Volcanic regions."

The old cat has to admit this is a nice set of regional mixes, and the fact that they are being released as modular biomes means you can mix and match, and also add them to existing grass mods... This one caught the old cat's eye. Tracking for now, but worth a look and a cookie.

(Rom, take a look at the individual texture qualities for us if you would please.)

Lastly we have Freak's Floral Solstheim - A Cathedral Grass Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138161
"Freak's Floral Solstheim brings you absolute diversity and style like none other to the region of Solstheim. Like its brother FFF, the aim of this mod is to redo Solstheim's grass in a way that immerses you to the max. The entire region will feel brand new and will make you feel as lost as you were the first time!"

Well this one certainly has no ego problem LOL. The grasses look wonderful, but the colors are desaturated and could use a touch of green here and there even in the ash wastes. Over all beautiful work considering this is only their second mod. Freak's Floral Fields was a hell of a first. Tracking the author for now.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open!

[DragonMaster]

bvrie will have to admit that Gutmaw has some good mods and I've got several in my current build. But I just had to drop one of his mods and the patches as it wasn't being recognized by the Curators companion no matter what I did. Saw that others were having problems with it as well. The mod was "Ryn's Snazzy Last Vigil"

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/76385

There was one other as well that had a couple of bad patches as well. and I deleted it. But the other one wasn't Gutmaw's.

Now all mods are installed and patched. Just did a scan on all installed to make sure nothing updated on me before I test out things one last time. Will post pictures.

[DragonMaster]

Ok everything looks good. After testing the game out with a quick go through a few areas one of which was giving me CTDs which is one of the things for which I was hoping to clear up and I did. so now I can create a pc, set all of my SKYUI menus and start through the game at my leisure. I don't think I will worry about the main quest for a while and just do some exploring of areas. The only town I'll visit will be Riverwood than who knows.

[Corinze]

Автор сообщения: Avrie

Lastly we have Freak's Floral Solstheim - A Cathedral Grass Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/138161
"Freak's Floral Solstheim brings you absolute diversity and style like none other to the region of Solstheim. Like its brother FFF, the aim of this mod is to redo Solstheim's grass in a way that immerses you to the max. The entire region will feel brand new and will make you feel as lost as you were the first time!"

Well this one certainly has no ego problem LOL. The grasses look wonderful, but the colors are desaturated and could use a touch of green here and there even in the ash wastes. Over all beautiful work considering this is only their second mod. Freak's Floral Fields was a hell of a first. Tracking the author for now.

I'm using his first mod along with Skyrim Fields of Flowers. All my recent screen shots are the 2 together. I'll be grabbing the Solstheim version tonight, but it might be a tad before I get there. I tried to get into blackreach last night at level 5 but forgot I needed the cube, it was tough getting there as a low level mage

[Avrie]

Автор сообщения: DragonMaster

...The mod was "Ryn's Snazzy Last Vigil"

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/76385

Several of the Ryn's mods have had issues. I'm not overly surprized that a snazzy take on a Ryn's mod could have issues. Snazzy vanilla has never had any problems for me.

[Avrie]

Автор сообщения: Corinze

I tried to get into blackreach last night at level 5 but forgot I needed the cube, it was tough getting there as a low level mage

I just visited Septimus last night before I went to bed. I cleared Hob's cave and nabbed the flute, then stopped on a whim at Frostflow Lighthouse. I have Juniper's mod installed. I wanted to test trigger it

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/59248

[Altbert]

My new rig is up and running, I'm very pleased and my son is jealous! I have played The Talos Principle II for a couple of hours. What a difference with the old rig!

[Vlad 254]

Автор сообщения: Altbert

My new rig is up and running, I'm very pleased and my son is jealous! I have played The Talos Principle II for a couple of hours. What a difference with the old rig!

Living vicariously through you. Why? Because of the great feeling that comes with a nice new gaming rig. Congrats Altbert, and enjoy.

[Corinze]

Enjoy Alle, the processing speed is night and day from what you stepped up from. I got to grab that new grass mod now.

I forgot about the vanilla quest at the lighthouse, I'll grab that mod too considering I spent way to long there last night trying to fix the coloring of the moon.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3402827783

[Avrie]

Damn notification bell acting up again... Oh, it's Tuesday, of course it's acting up.

Автор сообщения: Altbert

My new rig is up and running, I'm very pleased and my son is jealous! I have played The Talos Principle II for a couple of hours. What a difference with the old rig!

Congrats again. don't forget to post a couple of pics from TTP II

Автор сообщения: Corinze

Enjoy Alle, the processing speed is night and day from what you stepped up from. I got to grab that new grass mod now.

I forgot about the vanilla quest at the lighthouse, I'll grab that mod too considering I spent way to long there last night trying to fix the coloring of the moon.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3402827783

Nice pic... I'm looking forward to visiting the lighthouse again in a few game weeks. I want to see how it evolves over time. and having a new trader or two never hurts.

[Corinze]

My notifications was been wonky since last Tuesday, maybe they will get fixed tonight.

Just wanted to share this since I laugh at this a lot recently. Below is the message from when I grabbed the grass mod.
Requires CS due to complex grass textures (this or ENB, NOT both)

Why not both? ENB corrects everything and the Reshade adds easier color tuning. It’s like the old days of using a 200 watt amp to drive a 800 watt amp to ensure your CB radio has plenty of power without the big power swings during key-up. Ahhh the good old days.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3402854525

[Altbert]

These are a few screenshots from TTP II. Not the best I could do, but these are my first screenshots ever. The first of the eastern islands.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3402861772

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3402861572

[smr1957]

Автор сообщения: Altbert

These are a few screenshots from TTP II. Not the best I could do, but these are my first screenshots ever. The first of the eastern islands.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3402861772

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3402861572

Congrats on the new PC, Albert!

You need to set those to public visibility.

[Avrie]

Автор сообщения: Altbert

These are a few screenshots

Change them to public in your profile / screenshots page Altbet. Bad links at the moment