Updating the guide

Before updating the guide perform the following simple steps:
  1. Disable the finishing line.
  2. Use Merge Plugin Hide to unhide all merges.
  3. Pay close attention to the mods name in MO2 when updating.
  4. Hide whatever merges that aren’t regenerated.
  5. Regenerate any merges listed. Make sure for each merge to uncheck then recheck any plugin in zMerge to update its internal loadorder.
  6. Regenerate any Finishing Line stuff listed.

Note

Update Colour Code: Wednesday = Red, Thursday = Orange, Friday = Teal, Saturday = Pink

    Pre-Installation Instructions Page

  • Modding Tools - LOOT - Added ELFX Group.

  • Modding Tools - LOOT - Added ELFX Shadow Group.

  • Modding Tools - LOOT - Added Courier Overhauls Group.

  • Modding Tools - LOOT - Added Conflict Resolution - Late Loaders Group.

  • Mod Tools - MO2 Conflict Manager - Manage and Move Overwritten Mods.

  • Integrating Tools into Mod Organizer 2 - Added Bethini to Executables list

  • ENB Preset - Ljoss ReLUX for Cathedral Weather - Lexy's LOTD Official ENB Preset - Added ELE ELFX Combo Support.


    • Mod Installation Page 1

  • A Final Reminder - Added new section about backing up regularly.

  • .1130 _ResourcePack fixes.

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - SkyPatcher.

  • Extension Frameworks - Perks And Leveling - Experience - MCM.

  • Interface - Console - Easy Console Commands.

  • Interface - Menus - Convenient Reading UI - SE.

  • Interface - Menus - Hide Those Futile Quests SE.

  • The World of Skyrim - Dynamic LOD - Worldspace Transition Tweaks.

  • The World of Skyrim - Dynamic LOD - Worldspace Transition Tweaks - Patches.

  • New Lands and Quests - Moonpatch to Elsweyr.


    • Mod Installation Page 2

  • Mountains - Rudy HQ - More dramatic Red Mountain Volcano Plume.

  • Mountains - Subtleties of Skyrim - Red Mountain Lava - Distant Ships - Vvardenfell Mushroom.

  • Mountains - Subtleties of Skyrim - Red Mountain Lava - Distant Ships - My optimized textures SE by Xtudo.

  • Clutter and Miscellaneous - Glorious Doors of Skyrim - Immersion Patch and Worldspace Compatibility.

  • Clutter and Miscellaneous - HFs - Aretino Family Heirloom - remodel.

  • Clutter and Miscellaneous - HFs - Aretino Family Heirloom - LotD Display patch.

  • Water - TMD The Rift Leaves.

  • Locations - Depths of Skyrim - An Underwater Overhaul SSE.

  • Location - Last Vigil Camp - Ebony Warrior Home.

  • Locations - Lunar Weapon De-Randomizer.


    • Mod Installation Page 3

  • Skills & Perks - Ordinator Real AutoCannon.

  • Vampires, Werewolves and Bears, Oh My - Better Vampires 9.1

  • Vampires, Werewolves and Bears, Oh My - Better Vampire Lords 1.32

  • Vampires, Werewolves and Bears, Oh My - Vampire Allies Factions Fix.


    • Mod Installation Page 4

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - Alternate Perspective - Alternate Start.

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - Alternate Perspective - Voiced Addon.

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - Alternate Perspective - Helgen Reborn Patch.

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - Legacy of the Dragonborn - Alternate Perspective Patch.

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - Adventurer's Start - An Alternate Perspective Addon.

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - Alternate Perspective - Cloaks of Skyrim Add-On.

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - Relic Hunter - Guildmaster Start (Legacy and ASLAL addon) - Added new Special Installation Instructions.

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - Legacy of the Dragonborn - Alternate Perspective Patch - Relic Hunter Patch.

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - LOTD - Alternate Perspective Fixes.

  • Whiterun City Overhauls - Roastlawyer's Restored Whiterun Defences.

  • Travel - Carriage Ferry Travel Overhaul useless dock removal - Base Object Swapper - CFTO - BOS.


    • Mod Installation Page 5

  • NPC Retextures - Alternate Perspective - RS Children Patch.

  • The Courier Overhauls - Dapper Deliveries - A Courier Overhaul.

  • The Courier Overhauls - The Courier Crew.

  • The Courier Overhauls - The Courier Crew - Revoiced.

  • The Courier Overhauls - Courier Crew - Reoutfitted.

  • Eyes - Ruby Red Vampire Eyes - SSE - 4K-2K-1K

  • Animations - Simpler Dragon Targeting - True Directional Movement.

  • Skeleton - Vampire Lord Overhaul.


    • Mod Installation Page 6

  • Dragon Overhauls - Shouting Provokes Dragons.

  • Dialogue and NPC Interaction - Instantly Skip Dialogue NG.


    • Mod Installation Page 7

  • New Followers and NPCs - Lucien and Xelzaz - Lucien Dwemer Ruin Redux.


    • Mod Installation Page 8

  • New Armour and Weapons - Nightingale Armor and Weapons Retexture SE.


    • Mod Installation Page 9

  • Basic Needs and Survival - Campfire Collectable Deadwood and Branches Base Object Swapper.

  • Basic Needs and Survival - Tent Pitcher - Campfire Plugin.

  • Gameplay - Sensible Sleepwalking - Wake up at nearest All-Maker Stone.

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul - Odin - Ordinator Compatibility Patch.

  • Enhanced Lights and FX - Enhanced Lights and FX.

  • Enhanced Lights and FX - ELFX Shadows - Official Patches Hub.

  • Enhanced Lights and FX - ELFX - Hearthfire Light Addon.

  • Enhanced Lights and FX - ELFX Lighting Overhaul.


    • Mod Installation Page 10

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - Blue Palace Terrace Renewed Patches

  • Unofficial Skyrim Modders Patch Emporium - Unofficial Skyrim Modders Patch - USMP - Patch Emporium - USMP - CACO Patch

  • OWL Patch Collection - Open World Loot 2.x Patches.

  • Miscellaneous Compatibility Patches - Alternate Perspective - Assorted Fixes and Patches.

  • Miscellaneous Compatibility Patches - Better Vampires Animations and DAK Patches.

  • Miscellaneous Compatibility Patches - Better Vampires - Unofficial Patch Hub.

  • Conflict Resoltion - ELFX - Conflict Resoltion.

  • Conflict Resolution - The Courier Overhauls - Conflict Resolution.


    • Finishing Line Page

  • MO2 Conflict Manager - Manage and Move Overwritten Mods.

  • LOOT Rules - Alternate Start Group - Added Alternate Perspective - GDO Patch.esp to Group.

  • LOOT Rules - ELFX Group - Added EnhancedLightsandFX.esp to Group.

  • LOOT Rules - ELFX Shadows Group - Added ELFX Shadows.esp to Group.

  • LOOT Rules - Courier Overhauls Group - Added CourierCrew.esp to Group.

  • LOOT Rules - Courier Overhauls Group - Added DapperDeliveries_CourierOverhaul.esp to Group.

  • LOOT Rules - Courier Overhauls Group - Courier Crew - Reoutfitted.esp to Group.

  • LOOT Rules - WICourierRadiant.esp to Group.

  • LOOT Rules - Conflict Resolution - Late Loaders Group added ELFX - Conflict Resolution.esp to group.

  • LOOT Rules - Conflict Resolution - Late Loaders Group added Lux - Conflict Resolution.esp to group.

  • LOOT Rules - Load After LOOT Rules Group - Added a rule for Softly Obscuring Snowfall - No Dirty Ruins Snow.esp


    • MCM Page


    Pre-Installation Instructions Page


  • Running Bethini - Moved down Install order so it occurs after Mod Organizer 2 executable setup.


    • Mod Installation Page 1

  • World and Local Maps Entire Section moved down Install Order.


    Pre-Installation Instructions Page

  • Modding Tools - LOOT - Removed the Snazzy Patches Group since we weren't using it.

  • Modding Tools - LOOT - Removed the LUX Group since LUX was removed the group is no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 1

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Stay At The System Page NG - Mod no longer needed.

  • New Lands and Quests - Helgen Reborn with Level and Quest Requirement - Mod no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 2

  • Grass - Landscape Fixes For Grass Mods - Arthmoor's Town add-ons Patch - Mod longer needed.

  • Locations - Ryn's Goldenglow Estate - Mod no longer needed.

  • Locations - Ryn's Snazzy Last Vigil - LUX PATCH - Mod no longer needed.

  • Locations - Ryn's Snazzy Last Vigil - SFCO Patch - Mod no longer needed.

  • Locations - Robber's Gorge - LUX Patch - Mod no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 3

  • Crafting - Crossbow Integration - Mod no longer needed.

  • Skills & Perks - Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim - Odin - Ordinator Compatibility Patch - Mod no longer on this Nexus Page.

  • Skills & Perks - Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim - Thief Skills Rebalance for Ordinator - Mod no longer needed.

  • Vampires, Werewolves and Bears, Oh My - Sacrosanct - Vampires of Skyrim - Mod no longer needed decided to swap to Better Vampires.


    • Mod Installation Page 4

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - Alternate Start - Live Another Life - SSE - Mod no longer needed, Decided to swap to Alternate Perspective - Alternate Start

  • Minor Town and City Overhauls - The Great Town of Shor's Stone - Deserted Fallowstone Hall - Lux Patch - Mod longer needed.

  • Solitude City Overhauls - Drengin's Blue Palace Terrace - Mod no longer needed patch is included in Blue Palace Terrace Renewed - Patches FOMOD.

  • Whiterun City Overhauls - Fortified Whiterun - Mod no longer needed, Decided to swap to Roastlawyer's Restored Whiterun Defences.

  • Whiterun City Overhauls - Fortified Whiterun - Immersive Clutter Patch - Mod no longer needed.

  • Worldspace - Late Loaders - Sepolcri - DynDOLOD patch - Mod no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 5

  • NPC Retextures - Vander Nightbrook - Courier Replacer - Mod no longer needed.

  • NPC Retextures - Vander Nightbrook - USSEP Patch - Mod no longer needed.

  • NPC Retextures - Vander Nightbrook Courier - Patches Hub - Mod no longer needed.

  • Eyes - The Eyes of Beauty - Vampire Eyes SE - Mod no longer needed.

  • Skeleton - Supreme Vampire Lords - Mod no longer needed.

  • Skin and Body - Females - BodySlide and Outfit Studio - Mod no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 6


    Mod Installation Page 7

  • New Followers and NPCs - Interesting NPCs - Interesting NPCs SE - Alternative Locations - Flagged ESL - Mod no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 8

  • Clothing and Jewellery - Amulets of Skyrim - Sacrosanct Desecrated Amulet of Auriel Patch - Mod no longer needed.

  • New Armour and Weapons - Frankly HD Nightingale Armor and Weapons - Mod no longer needed.

  • New Armour and Weapons - Frankly HD Nightingale LeanWolfs Better-Shaped Weapons and Dual Sheath Redux Patch - Mod no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 9

  • LUX - Lux - Mod no longer needed, Swapped to Enhanced Lights and FX.

  • LUX - Lux - Patch Hub - Mod no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 10

  • Owl Patch Collection - Ghastly's Open World Loot Creation Club Patches - Mod no longer needed.

  • Owl Patch Collection - OWL - Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul Patch - Mod no longer needed.

  • Owl Patch Collection - OWL - Faction Crossbows Patch - Mod no longer needed.

  • Owl Patch Collection - Ghastly's Open World Loot Equipment Patches - Mod no longer needed.

  • Owl Patch Collection - Open World Loot - aMidianBorn Content Addon Patch - Mod no longer needed.

  • Owl Patch Collection - Open World Loot - Heritage Enemies 2 Patch - Mod no longer needed.

  • Your Own Thoughts - YOT - Your Own Thoughts SE - Decided to removed this mod.

  • Your Own Thoughts - Your Own Thoughts - Patch Hub - Mod no longer needed.

  • Your Own Thoughts - Your Own Thoughts - YOT - Your Own Thoughts - Legacy of the Dragonborn v6 Patch - Mod no longer needed.

  • Your Own Thoughts - YOT - Your Own Thoughts Consistency Patch - Mod no longer needed.


    • Merge Page

  • Remove Startup Quests and Notifications Merged - Merge no longer needed.

  • YOT - Your Own Thoughts Merge - Merge no longer needed.


    • Finishing Line Page

  • LOOT Rules - LUX Group - Removed Group.

  • LOOT Rules - Conflict Resolution Group - Rmoved Lux - OCW College.esp from Group.

  • LOOT Rules - Leveled List Modifiers Group - Removed No_Quest_Startups.esp from group.

  • LOOT Rules - Leveled List Modifiers Group - Removed Lux - Conflict Resolution.esp from group.

  • LOOT Rules - Leveled List Modifiers Group - Removed YOT - LOTDv6.esp from group.

  • LOOT Rules - Leveled List Modifiers Group - Removed YOT - Your Own Thoughts Merged.esp from group.

  • LOOT Rules - Load After LOOT Rules Group - Removed Lux - Water for ENB patch.esp Group.


    • MCM Page


    Pre-Installation Instructions Page

  • General Utilities - 7-Zip - Updated to version 25.01

  • Official Bethesda Content - Creation Kit Platform Extended for Skyrim - Updated to version 0.6-b434

  • Running Bethini - Updated Setup Instructions so it points to Mod Organizer 2 Vanilla Profile.


    • Mod Installation Page 1

  • Extension Frameworks - Engine Patches - SSE Engine Fixes (skse64 plugin) - (Part 1) Engine Fixes for 1.6.1170 and newer - Updated to version 7.0.14

  • Extension Frameworks - Engine Patches - SSE Engine Fixes (skse64 plugin) - (Part 2) Engine Fixes 7.0 - skse64 Preloader ONLY - Updated to version 7

  • Extension Frameworks - Engine Patches - powerofthree's Tweaks - Updated to version 1.14.1

  • Extension Frameworks - Engine Patches - powerofthree's Papyrus Extender - Updated to version 6.1.1

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) - Updated to version 7.2.0.RC23

  • Essential Bug Fixes - Zero Bounty Hostility Fix - Updated to version 0.5

  • Extension Frameworks - Perks And Leveling - Experience - Updated to version 3.7.0

  • Extension Frameworks - Perks And Leveling - Lexy's Experience ini - Updated to version 1.14

  • Extension Frameworks - Perks And Leveling - Lexy's LOTD - Uncapper INI - Updated to version 1.04

  • Fixes & Resources - Unofficial Patches - Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch - USSEP - Updated to version 4.3.6b

  • Fixes & Resources - Unofficial Patches - Navigator - Navmesh Fixes - Updated to version 1.6.3, Also updated FOMOD Options.

  • Interface - Camera - Better Third Person Selection - BTPS - Updated to version 0.8.9

  • World and Local Maps - A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Main Quest Fixes & Tweaks - Even Better Quest Objectives - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Miscellaneous & Side Quest Fixes & Tweaks - Nilheim - Misc Quest Expansion - Updated to version 1.14

  • Faction Quest Fixes & Tweaks - Obscure's College of Winterhold - Updated FOMOD Options


    • Mod Installation Page 2

  • Post Processing Resources & Essentials - Particle Patch - Updated to version 1.3.9

  • Lighting Improvements and Mesh Fixes - Assorted mesh fixes - Updated to version 0.128

  • Grass - No Grass In Objects - Updated to version 1.5.7

  • Landscape and Environment - Lightened Skyrim - Base Object Swapper edition - Updated to version 1.09

  • Glaciers, Ice, Snow and Ash - Softly Obscuring Snowfall - No Dirty Ruins Snow - Updated to version 1.3.2

  • Water - Water for ENB - Updated to version 2.14, Also Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Water - Natural Waterfalls - Updated to version 3.3

  • Water - GKB Waves Reborn - Reverted to version 3.1

  • Location Ryn's Snazzy Last Vigil - Ebony Warrior - Updated to version 2.1


    • Mod Installation Page 3

  • Economy - Roleplaying in Skyrim - Evolving Economy - Updated to version 2.0.2

  • Open World Loot - Open World Loot - Encounter Zone and Loot Overhaul - Updated to version 2.1

  • Open World Loot - Open World Loot - MLU - Updated to version 2.0

  • Crafting - Rare Curios - Bolts Expanded - Updated to version 2.0.0

  • Skills & Perks - The Eloquent Reader - True Scholar SE Edition - Updated Special Installation Instructions.

  • Solstheim City Overhauls - Skaal Village Overhaul Patch Collection - Updated FOMOD Options


    • Mod Installation Page 4

  • Expanded Cities, Towns, and Villages - Books of Skyrim SE - Reimagined - Updated to version 6.1, Also Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Minor Town and City Overhauls - The Great Town of Ivarstead SSE - Updated to version 1.3.4

  • Minor Town and City Overhauls - The Flying Knight - Updated to version 2.0.21, Also Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Riften City Overhauls - Riften Docks Overhaul - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Solitude City Overhauls - Drengin's Blue Palace Terrace - Updated to v2.2

  • Cities, Towns, and Villages - Missives Board - Missives - Worldspace Additions - Missives - Solstheim Patch - Updated to version 2.11.1

  • Interior Redesigns - Snazzy Furniture and Clutter Overhaul Patch Collection - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Fire and Forges - Embers XD - Updated to 3.1.7, Also Updated FOMOD Options.


    • Mod Installation Page 5

  • NPC Retextures - NPC Retextures - OWL Patch - Updated to version 1.10


    • Mod Installation Page 6


    Mod Installation Page 7

  • Follower Dialogue Expansions - Serana Dialogue Add-On - Updated to version 4.2.1

  • New Followers and NPCs - Lucien and Xelzaz - Xelzaz - Custom Fully Voiced Argonian Telvanni Follower - Updated to version 1.13.1

  • New Followers and NPCs - Thogra, Remiel, Auri, and Sofia - Song of the Green (Auri Follower) - Enhanced Voice Remastered - Updated to version 2.2.2


    • Mod Installation Page 8

  • Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks - Improved Closefaced Helmets - Fixes - Updated to version 1.6

  • New Weapons and Armours - Heavy Armory - New Weapons - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • New Weapons and Armours - Sithis Armour - Special Edition - Mastercraft Version - Updated to version 3.0.1

  • New Weapons and Armours - Silver Bow - Updated to version 1.4, Also updated FOMOD Options.


    • Mod Installation Page 9

  • Sound Improvements, FX, & Voice Overrides - NPC Dialogue Audio Enhancer - Updated to version 1.01

  • Gameplay - Completionist Addons - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul - Updated to version 3.0.0

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - Apocalypse - Silmane's Spell Sentinel Auto Dispel - Updated to version 1.1.2

  • Immersion - TESL Loading Screens - Tweaks and Addons - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • LUX - Lux Orbis - Patch Hub - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • LUX - Mesh patches for Lux and Lux Orbis - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • ENB Particle Lights - More Lights for ENB - Blood Splatter Fix - Updated to version 0.6


    • Mod Installation Page 10

  • Kryptopyr’s Patch Hub Collection - Kryptopyr's Patch Hub - Updated to version 4.2.4, Also updated FOMOD Options.

  • Legacy of The Dragonborn Patch Collection - Legacy of the Dragonborn Patches (Official) - Updated to version 6.12.0, Also updated FOMOD Options.

  • Legacy of The Dragonborn Patch Collection - Legacy of the Dragonborn - Ryn's Snazzy Last Vigil - Ebony Warrior Overhaul Patch - Updated to version 1.1

  • Legacy of The Dragonborn Patch Collection - Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE - The Curators Companion - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - Drengins's Solitude Patch Collection - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - GG's Thieves Guild HQ Patch Collection - Updated to version 1.9, Also updated FOMOD Options

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - JK's Interiors Patch Collection - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - JK's Solitude Outskirts Patch Collection - Updated to version 1.10.1, Also updated FOMOD Options.

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - Nightgate Inn Revived - Patches and Addons - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - RedBag's Falkreath - Half-Moon Mill Addon - Patches - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - Snazzy Interiors Patch Collection - Updated to version 2.2, Also updated FOMOD Options

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - So This Aint Right (S.T.A.R.) - Updated to version 1.0.11

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - The Great Town of Ivarstead Patch Collection - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - The Great City of Winterhold Patch Collection - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Owl Patch Collection - OWL Patchorama - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Owl Patch Collection - lilebonymace's patches and xEdit scripts - Updated to version 2.46, Also updated FOMOD Options.

  • Consistency Patches - Lexy's LOTD Consistency Patches - Updated to 2.13

  • Conflict Resolution - Lexy's LOTD - Conflict Resolution - Updated to version 2.16

  • Conflict Resolution - Atlas Map Markers - Conflict Resolution - Updated to version 1.01

  • Conflict Resolution - Solitude City Overhauls - Conflict Resolution - Updated to version 2.06

  • Conflict Resolution - Whiterun City Overhauls - Conflict Resolution - Updated to version 1.07


    • Merge Page

  • Weapons Armours Merge - Updated Merge.


    • Finishing Line Page


    MCM Page


Regenerate

Lexy’s LOTD Consistency Patches Merge, NPC Retexture Merge, Weapons Armours Merge, Nemesis Output, Bash Patch, Synthesis, xLODGEN, DynDOLOD

Note

This update requires a new game.