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

    Pre-Installation Instructions Page

  • General Utilities - Nexus Mods Sensible Archive.

  • Post BethINI Configuration Changes - Add new insturction for skyrim.ini


    • Mod Installation Page 1

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Essential Favorites.

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Essential Favorites Support Equipped Items.

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Inventory Interface Information Injector.

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Inventory Interface Information Injector - Alchemy Fix.

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Object Categorization Framework - Some KID Patches - I4 - OCF

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Papyrus Ini Manipulator.

  • Essential Bug Fix - Alain Dufont - Delayed Spawn.

  • Essential Bug Fixes - World Encounter Noble Riding Horse Fix - WERoad02.

  • Fixes & Resources - Unofficial Patches - USSEP Nemesis or Pandora Patch.

  • Interface - Menus - Menu Maid 2 - MCM manager.

  • Interface - HUD - TrueHUD - HUD Additions - Gray Cowl of Nocturnal Boss Ini Tweaks.

  • Interface - HUD - TrueHUD - HUD Additions - Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE Boss Ini Tweaks.

  • Interface - HUD - TrueHUD - HUD Additions - Moonpath to Elsweyr SSE Boss Ini Tweaks.

  • Interface - Icons - New section added.

  • Interface - Icons - B.O.O.B.I.E.S (aka Immersive Icons).

  • Interface - Icons - The Handy Icon Collection Collective.

  • Interface - Icons - Aura's Inventory Tweaks.

  • Interface - Icons - Rotols More Icons.

  • Interface - Icons - Campfire Inventory Injector (I4) Icons.

  • Interface - Icons - Diseases - I4 icon.

  • Interface - Icons - MVV I4 Forgotten Icons.

  • Interface - Icons - Racial Abilities - I4 icons.

  • Interface - Icons - Sacrosanct - Custom I4 Icons.

  • Interface - Icons - I4 Shout Icons Overhaul.

  • Interface - Icons - Standing Stones - I4 icon.

  • Interface - Loading Screens - New section added.

  • Interface - Loading Screens - Loading Menu Overhaul.

  • Interface Quest Journal Overhauls - Added new section.

  • Interface Quest Journal Overhauls - Knotwork.

  • Interface Quest Journal Overhauls - Quest Journal Overhaul.

  • Interface Quest Journal Overhauls - Knotwork - Quest Journal Overhaul Patch.

  • Interface Quest Journal Overhauls - Quest Journal Overhaul - Unofficial Mods Support.

  • World and Local Maps - Infinity UI.

  • World and Local Maps - HD Local Map.

  • World and Local Maps - Local Map Upgrade.

  • Faction Quest Fixes & Tweaks - Obscure's College of Winterhold - Script Fix - cwhcm_setchangeonquestprog_03

  • Legacy of The Dragonborn - (LOTD) Painting Replacer for Legacy of The Dragonborn SSE.


    • Mod Installation Page 2

  • Glaciers, Ice, Snow and Ash - Softly Obscuring Snowfall - No Dirty Ruins Snow.

  • Clutter and Miscellaneous - Rally's Market Stalls Animated - Added the optional Hotfix file.

  • Locations - Immersive Dayspring Pass - Atlas Map Marker Patch - Add xEdit Clean Instructions.

  • Locations - Immersive Hold Borders SSE Fixed - Added Special Installation Instrcutions.


    • Mod Installation Page 3

  • Economy- Roleplaying in Skyrim - Evolving Economy.

  • Crafting - Cloaks Of Skyrim Retextured SE - Added Instructions to Run CAO.

  • Combat and Traps - Slightly Faster Walking Speed.


    • Mod Installation Page 4

  • Windhelm City Overhauls - Windhelm Lighthouse (New) - Add xEdit Cleaning Instructions.

  • Interior Redesigns - Snazzy Location Resources.

  • Interior Redesigns - Snazzy Misc Locations.


    • Mod Installation Page 5

  • Beards, Brows, and Hair - KS Hairdos 1.8 Salt and Wind.

  • Beards, Brows, and Hair - Salt and Wind - KS Hairdos - Update


    • Mod Installation Page 6

  • Enemy and Encounter Overhauls - Falmer Overhaul - My patches SE - Added Falmer Overhaul - SE by Xtudo - Dawnguard DLC

  • Enemy and Encounter Overhauls - Falmer Overhaul - My patches SE - Added Falmer Overhaul - SE by Xtudo - Falmer Ear


    • Mod Installation Page 7

  • New Followers and NPCs - Interesting NPCs - Interesting NPCs SSE - Added xEdit cleaning Instructioins

  • New Followers and NPCs - Thogra, Remiel, Auri, and Sofia - Auri 3DNPC Banter Patch.


    • Mod Installation Page 8

  • Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks - Steel Armours and Weapons Retexture SE - LOTD Explorer armor leg armor fix

  • Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks - Improved closefaced helmets - Added Special Installation Instructions.

  • Armour and Weapon Retextures and Tweaks - Zim's Immersive Artifacts.

  • New Weapons and Armours - Immersive Armours - Asdasfa Tweaks and Fixes - Added special Installtion Instructions.


    • Mod Installation Page 9

  • Sound Improvements, FX, & Voice Overrides - Acoustic Space Improvement Fixes - Patch for Extended Cut - Saints and Seducers

  • Basic Needs and Survival - Campfire - Script Optimization.

  • Gameplay - Roleplaying in Skyrim - Encounter Zones.

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - Apocalypse - Silmane's Spell Sentinel Auto Dispel and Tweak.

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - Bound Daedric Armor - Beast Race Helmets.


    • Mod Installation Page 10

  • Miscellaneous Compatibility Patches - Canissa's little patch emporium - YASTM - Guard Dialogue Overhaul Redux Patch

  • UI Overhaul - Dragonborn Reskin - Loading Menu Overhaul.

  • UI Overhauls - Dragonborn Reskin - Quest Journal Overhaul.

  • UI Overhauls - Dragonborn Reskin - SkyUI Active Effects Icons.

  • UI Overhaul - Dragonborn Reskin - Sunhelm Survival and Needs Icons.

  • UI Overhauls - Vibrant Map Markers.

  • UI Overhaul - Vibrant Map Markers for CoMAP 4.

  • Consistency Patches - Zim's Immersive Artifacts - Consistency Patch.


    • Finishing Line Page

  • LOOT Rules - RS Children Group.

  • LOOT Rules - Consistency Patches Group - Added Zim's Immerive Artifacts - Consistency Patch.esp to Group

  • LOOT Rules - Load After Rules Group - Added a load after rule for At Your Own Pace - Thane Overhaul.esp

  • LOOT Rules - Load After LOOT Rules Group - Added a load after rule for load Thaumaturgy.esp

  • LOOT Rules - Load After Rules Group - Added a load after rule for RoleRim - Economy.esp

  • LOOT Rules - Load After LOOT Rules Group - Add a load after rules for RoleRim - Encounter Zones.esp

  • LOOT Rules - Load After LOOT Rules Group - Add a load after rules for Slightly Faster Walking Speed.esp


    • MCM Page

  • Ljoss Tutorial.

  • Auto-Generated SKSE Files


    Mod Installation Page 1

  • Interface Menus - The Elder Scrolls Legends - Loading Screens - Moved to new Interface - Loading Screens section.

  • Interface Menus - The Elder Scrolls Legends - Loading Screens - 2K Textures - Moved to new Interface - Loading Screens section.


    • Mod Installation Page 10

  • Miscellaneous Compatibility Patches - Improved Closefaced Helmets - Fixes - Moved to the Armour and Weapon Retextures and Tweaks on Mod Installation part 8


    • Finishing Line Page

  • OpenAnimationReplacer.ini - moved section to MCM Page


    Pre-Installation Instructions Page


    Mod Installation Page 1

  • Legacy of The Dragonborn - Paintings Remade - Legacy of The Dragonborn - Mod no longer needed swapped to (LOTD) Painting Replacer for Legacy of The Dragonborn SSE.


    • Mod Installation Page 2

  • Locations - Robber's Gorge - EVLaS Underside Patch - Mod not actaully needed this is done via DynDOLOD.


    • Mod Installation Page 3

  • Skills & Perks - Skyrim Extended Cut - Saints and Seducers - Experience Patch - Mod no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 4

  • Solstheim City Overhauls - Better Tel Mithryn - Removed the Main file, only The Update File is needed.

  • Statues and Shrines - Daedric Shrines - Mehrunes Dagon - Mod no longer needed.

  • Interior Redesigns - Snazzy Interiors - LotD The Wayward Rest - Mod no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 5


    Mod Installation Page 6


    Mod Installation Page 7

  • New Followers and NPCs - Thogra, Remiel, Auri, and Sofia - Song of the Green (Auri Follower) - 3DNPCs banter patch - Mod no longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 8


    Mod Installation Page 9

  • Gameplay - Improved NPC Encounter Zones (SkyRem Encounter Zones) - Mod longer needed swapped to Roleplaying in Skyrim - Encounter Zones

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - Apocalypse - Ocato's Recital - Auto Dispel - Mod No longer needed.


    • Mod Installation Page 10

  • UI Overhauls - Dear Diary DM and Paper Difficulty Persistence Fixes - Mod no longer needed.


    • Merge Page

  • RS Children Patches Merge - Merge no longer needed.


    • Finishing Line Page

  • LOOT Rules - NPC Retextures Group - Removed RSChildren.esp and RSChildren_WACCF_Patch.esp from Group.

  • LOOT Rules - NPC Retextures Group - Removed RS Children Patches Merged.ep from Group.

  • LOOT Rules - NPC Retextures Group - Removed Great Town of Shor's Stone - RS Children Patch.esp form Group

  • LOOT Rules - Load After LOOT Rules Group - Removed LOOT Rule for SkyRem Encounter Zones.esp


    • MCM Page


    Common Task Instructions Page

  • Nexus Archive Files - Updated section to include information about using Nexus Mods Sensible Archive (Firefox Extension Addon)


    • Pre-Installation Instructions Page

  • General Utilities - .NET 8.0 SDK - Renamed to .NetFramework and updated to version 8.0.411 Also added version 9.0.301

  • Modding Tools - LOOT - Updated to version 0.26.1

  • Modding Tools - LOOT - Updated Custom LOOT Groups.

  • Modding Tools - Synthesis - Updated to version 0.35.0

  • Modding Tools - Lexy's LOTD Synthesis Profile - Updated to version 0.35.0

  • DynDOLOD - DynDOLOD 3 Alpha - Updated to version Alpha-194

  • ENB Post Processing - ENB Series Binaries - Updated with a version number change.


    • Mod Installation Page 1

  • Extension Frameworks - Engine Patches - powerofthree's Papyrus Extender - Updated to version 6.0.3

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Base Object Swapper - Updated to version 3.4.1

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) - Update to version 7.2.0.RC19

  • Extension Frameworks - Extended Functionality - Widescreen Scale Removed for 1-6-1130 and higher - Updated to version 1.0.3

  • Extension Frameworks - Perks And Leveling - Experience - Updated to version 3.6.1

  • Fixes & Resources - Unofficial Patches - Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch - Updated to version 4.3.5

  • Fixes & Resources - Unofficial Patches - Navigator - Navmesh Fixes - Updated to version 1.6.1

  • Fixes & Resources - Unofficial Patches - Unofficial Skyrim Modder's Patch - USMP SE - Updated to version 2.6.6

  • Essential Bug Fixes - NPC Stuck in Bleedout fix - Updated to version 0.2

  • Interface - Menus - ImGui Icons - Updated to version 1.1.0

  • Interface - Menus - Dialogue History - Updated to version 2.2.0

  • Interface - Camera - Better Third Person Selection - BTPS - Downgraded to version 0.7.1

  • Interface - Camera - Survival Override System (no kill cam or killmoves) - Mod was renamed to Disable Kill Cam And Kill Moves and updated to version 4

  • World Map - Section renamed to World and Local Maps

  • The World of Skyrim - Dynamic LOD - DynDOLOD DLL NG - Updated to version Alpha-34

  • The World of Skyrim - Dynamic LOD - DynDOLOD Resources SE 3 - Updated to version Alpha-57

  • The World of Skyrim - Dynamic LOD - DynDOLOD DLL NG - Updated to version Alpha-36

  • New Lands and Quests - Moonpath to Elsweyr SSE - Music - Weather and Other Fixes - Updated to version 3.2

  • Miscellaneous & Side Quest Fixes & Tweaks - Headhunter - Bounties Redone - Updated to version 1.57

  • Faction Quest Fixes & Tweaks - Innocence Lost - Quest Expansion - Updated to version 1.12


    • Mod Installation Page 2

  • General World Improvement - Shaders of Solstheim - Ash and Moss - Updated to version 0.3

  • Grass - No Grass In Objects - Updated to version 1.4.0

  • Grass - Landscape Fixes For Grass Mods - Updated to version 5.8

  • Grass - Landscape Fixes For Grass Mods - Patches for Arthmoor's Town add-ons - Updated to version 1.0.11

  • Glaciers, Ice, Snow and Ash - Simplicity of Snow - Updated to version 0.25

  • Water - Water for ENB - Updated to version 2.10

  • Water - Natural Waterfalls - Updated to version 3.2


    • Mod Installation Page 3

  • Security Overhauls - Security Overhaul SKSE - Some More Locks - Updated to version 1.0.9

  • Combat and Traps - Resistances Rescaled - Updated to version 4.0.0

  • Standing Stones, Shouts, and Powers - Ryn's Standing Stones - Updated to version 1.8


    • Mod Installation Page 4

  • Alternate Start Expansions & Tweaks - Alternate Start - Live Another Life - SSE - Updated to version 4.2.5

  • Expanded Cities, Towns, and Villages - Books of Skyrim SE - Reimagined - Updated to version 6.0

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

  • Solitude City Overhauls - JK's Solitude Outskirts - Updated to version 1.2.4

  • Solitude City Overhauls - JK's Castle Dour - Updated to version 1.3.1

  • Solitude City Overhauls - JK's Radiant Raiment - Updated to version 1.0.4

  • Windhelm City Overhauls - JK's Windhelm Outskirts - Updated to verison 1.1.3

  • Cities, Towns, and Villages - Missives Board - Missives - Worldspace Additions - Gray Cowl Patch - Updated to version 2.11

  • Fire and Forges - Embers XD - Updated to version 3.1.5

  • Worldspace - Late Loaders - Sepolcri - A complete Burial Sites overhaul - Updated to version 2.2

  • Worldspace - Late Loaders - Skyking Signs - Updated to version 2.1

  • Worldspace - Late Loaders - Skyking Unique Signs - Updated to version 2.1


    • Mod Installation Page 5

  • Beards, Brows, and Hair - KS Hairdos SSE - Updated to version 1.10


    • Mod Installation Page 6

  • Enemy and Encounter Overhauls - Heritage Enemies 2 - Updated Special Installation Instructions.

  • Enemy and Encounter Overhauls - Lore Friendly Ghosts - Updated to version 1.5.1b

  • Dialogue and NPC Interaction - Companions Dialogue Bundle - Updated to version 1.6


    • Mod Installation Page 7

  • Follower Dialogue Expansions - Serana Dialogue Add-On - Updated to version 4.2.0.0

  • New Followers and NPCs - Inigo and Khajiit Will Follow - Khajiit Will Follow - Updated to version 4.7.3

  • New Followers and NPCs - Inigo and Khajiit Will Follow - Khajiit Will Follow - Patch - Immersive Start - Updated version 4.7.3


    • Mod Installation Page 8

  • New Weapons and Armours - Nordic Wanderer Equipment SSE - Updated to version 1.01

  • NPC Underwear Distribution Engine - NPC Underwear Distribution Engine (NUDE) - Updated FOMOD Options.


    • Mod Installation Page 9

  • Sound Improvements, FX, & Voice Overrides - Acoustic Space Improvement Fixes - Updated to version 1.3.3

  • Gameplay - Completionist Addons - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim - Updated to version 10.1.3

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim - Apocalypse - Ordinator Compatibility Patch - Updated to version 10.0.1

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - Optimised Scripts for Apocalypse - Updated to version 1.1.1

  • Soul Trap Management Overhauls - YASTM - Yet Another Soul Trap Manager - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • LUX - Lux - Updated to version 6.9

  • LUX - Lux - Patch Hub - Updated to version 6.9

  • LUX - Lux Orbis - Patch Hub - Updated to version 4.6


    • Mod Installation Page 10

  • Kryptopyr’s Patch Hub Collection - Kryptopyr's Patch Hub - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Unofficial Skyrim Modders Patch Emporium - Unofficial Skyrim Modders Patch - USMP - Patch Emporium - Updated to version 1.3.34

  • Legacy of The Dragonborn Patch Collection - Legacy of the Dragonborn Patches (Official) - Updated to version 6.11.0

  • Legacy of The Dragonborn Patch Collection - Legacy of the Dragonborn - Creation Club Patch Hub - Updated to version 6.0.11

  • Legacy of The Dragonborn Patch Collection - Legacy of the Dragonborn - Followers Patch - Updated to version 4.0.12

  • Legacy of The Dragonborn Patch Collection - Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE - The Curator's Companion - Updated FOMOD Options.

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

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - GG's Thieves Guild HQ Patch Collection - Updated to version 1.8.2

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - Nightgate Inn Revived - Patches and Addons - Updated to version 1.6

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - Snazzy Interiors Patch Collection - Updated to version 2.1

  • Exterior and Interior Patch Collection - The Great City of Winterhold Patch Collection - Updated to version 2.9.2

  • Miscellaneous Compatibility Patches - Cathedral Armory - Misc Patches - Updated FOMOD Options.

  • Follower Compatibility Patches - Serana Dialogue Add-On Patch Hub - Updated to version 2.9.6

  • Dear Diary Dark Mode - Section renamed to UI Overhauls

  • UI Overhauls - Dear Diary Dark Mode - SkyUI Menus Replacer SE - Updated FOMOD Options, also updated special installation instructions.

  • Consistency Patches - Lexy's LOTD Consistency Patches - Updated to verison 2.12

  • Consistency Patches LOTD Shipping Crates - Consistency Patch - Updated to version 1.02

  • Conflict Resolution - Lexy's LOTD - Conflict Resolution - Updated to version 2.15


    • Merge Page

  • Weapons Armours Merged - Removed Lunar Guard Armory from Merge.


    • Finishing Line Page

  • Auto-Generated SKSE Files - Update section

  • Building The Bash Patch - Updated Building Instructions.

  • DynDOLOD Error Fixes - DynDOLOD Error Fixes - Updated to version 1.02


    • MCM Page

  • AYOP - Thane Overhaul - Updated recommended MCM Settings


Regenerate

Lexy's LOTD Consistency Patches Merge, Weapons and Armours Merge, Nemesis Output, Bash Patch, Synthesis, Bodyslide, xLODGEN, DynDOLOD

Note

This update requires a new game.