How I install mods from .7z files downloaded from Nexus ?

[FabioManoel1977]

Sorry bad english

I buy Skyrim Special Edition last night, for the time being I cannot download it yet, since here in Brazil for us to buy from Steam with a brazilian credit card (National) we need to buy it from BoaCompra Site and then wait BoaCompra enable the pay. Sometimes it delay 24 hours.

Then while I wait, I already downloaded 4 GB of mods that I wanted from Nexus Site, all those mods each one are inside a .7z file that I can use Winrar to extract, because I choose "Download Manual"

But now I noticed that I needed to choose "Downlaod NMM" to install the mods, but, since I cannot install Skyrim yet, I not choose it.

Now it is over ? All those mods I need to download again when I have Skyrim installed in my PC and then download again using NMM or I can install those mods in my Sjyrim yet from those .7z Files ?

How I do it ? I guess very soon BoaCompra will enable my payment and then I will be able to download my game...

[Helrato]

You can still use Download with NMM, it's easier that way in fact, the only time you should really be downloading manually is if the mod is large.

NMM's maximum download speed is 1mb/ps so if you're downloading a large mod thats like 70mb or more I'd recommend downloading manually.

Downloading them and putting the mods in the NMM are okay, they're not in the actual game until you install them manually.

But to install zipped mods into NMM it's quite simple

1. Locate the mods on your computer
2. Open NMM
3. Click and drag the zips into NMM and they will intergrate into NMM one by one.

Then if you want to install a mod, simply double click a listed mod on your NMM. But don't do it until you have the game and have it already installed.

BUT. Looks like you've never played Skyrim before, I wouldn't play the game with mods. To appreciate the game you need to know how it was made and how it is in its default state. Modding it straight up wouldn't be rewarding at all

[FabioManoel1977]

Thank you very much, Dark Anima. I played this game a lot on xbox360 several years ago (nowadays I not even have it anymore), now I am looking forward to play it with mods on PC.

[Helrato]

Originally posted by FabioManoel1977:

Thank you very much, Dark Anima. I played this game a lot on xbox360 several years ago (nowadays I not even have it anymore), now I am looking forward to play it with mods on PC.

Ah I see, that's fine then

Since you're new to modding I'd recommend reading this
http://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/0/594821545176386165/

Understand that modding a game can cause conflicts and with every mod you install you need to read the mods description page carefully and be aware of any possible incompatibilities and conflicts. Take note of what each mod requires and how they need to be installed as some mods require more special attention than others to function

[Vomit Heart]

or you can open NMM click the big green + then point to the 7z

[FabioManoel1977]

Originally posted by Dark Anima:

Originally posted by FabioManoel1977:

Thank you very much, Dark Anima. I played this game a lot on xbox360 several years ago (nowadays I not even have it anymore), now I am looking forward to play it with mods on PC.

Ah I see, that's fine then

Since you're new to modding I'd recommend reading this
http://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/0/594821545176386165/

Understand that modding a game can cause conflicts and with every mod you install you need to read the mods description page carefully and be aware of any possible incompatibilities and conflicts. Take note of what each mod requires and how they need to be installed as some mods require more special attention than others to function

ok. Thank you very much, Dark Anima

Originally posted by HappyerbS:

or you can open NMM click the big green + then point to the 7z

Then is very easy, thank you very much, HappyerbS.

[FabioManoel1977]

Ok. All mods are installed, I already run "Nexus Mod Manager", "Loot" and also "Mod Organizer", no errors, no warnings, everything is ok.

Now I can delete all those 7z files or I need to keep it ?

I just not figured out how change the load order. I see read-me that I need to put "Diversity - An NPC Overhaul " in the bottom of load list, but, I cannot understand how to do it on Loot... I can change the order on "Mod Organizer" but in loot the "Diversity - An NPC Overhaul " keep being loaded first, like in alphabetic order...

[rallicknom]

I would advise keeping them. That way you will always have them if, for instance the author updates the mod and you are unhappy with the update for whatever reason you can always go back to the version before the update. Also there are times that an author will pull a mod from Nexus and if you have deleted the mod, to save space for instance, you can always reinstall that mod.

When I download a mod from Nexus I always, after downloading with manager, also download manually to my Skyrim Mods folder or FNV Mods folder or whatever game it is. That way I always have that mod.

[Helrato]

After every installation of a mod, using LOOT is essential and it will free you of any problems.
I use LOOT everytime I install a mod, even if it's a small mod. And if you want a stable game then it pays off to do it often

LOOT is simple to use

1. Open up LOOT and make sure Skyrim is the game that's been picked.
2. On the top right, there's an icon with 3 bars, all different lengths, click on that
3. Wait until it's sorted and then click Apply when it pops up.

And you're good to go, good luck

[smr1957]

For modding SSE, see:
Skyrim SE: Guides and Resources by Ilja
http://steamcommunity.com/app/489830/discussions/0/340412122413706606/
VERY IMPORTANT if you wish to successfully mod your game

[FabioManoel1977]

Thank you very much !

[Belanos]

Originally posted by FabioManoel1977:

... all those mods each one are inside a .7z file that I can use Winrar to extract,

Do not use WinRar to extract files, it sucks. Use 7-zip instead:

http://www.7-zip.org/download.html