The first is in your Steam install directory, and its path will be referred to as the. There are two main file system locations used by Skyrim. This will be highly convenient because of how useless Windows is when it comes to file extensions.
Notepad++ - my personally recommended editor for all text-based files, such as.This is also useful if you want to be able to compare the aesthetic of conflicting mod packs. dds texture files that allows you to compare conflicting assets between mods. Windows Texture Viewer - a small viewer for.Useful if you want to remove mods during a game, but not necessary. Save Game Script Cleaner - tool for managing plugin assets and scripts in save game data.TES5edit - a plugin manipulation tool that provides mod comparison and conflict detection/resolution.LOOT - a tool that manages dependencies and plugin load order.Ĭrucial to maintaining stability with large numbers of mods.Īlso useful for checking if there are unmet dependencies.Skyrim Script Extender - an external script loader used for almost all mods, plugins, and tweaks.
This repository contains a couple guides I've accumulated or created for overhauling Skyrim's graphics and gameplay.įeel free to message me if you'd like to contribute or offer suggestions.
