If you are doing a fresh install of Skyrim, run the game once and then exit it. Now you will have the option to install Skyrim with Steam to your Steam Library 2 folder. Now click "Add library folder" and select your Steam Library 2 folder: Next click downloads, then click steam library folders: To do this open Steam and go to view settings: Next, you'll want to install Skyrim into your Steam Library 2 folder. The first thing we need to do is create a new Directory for a fresh Skyrim install.
Windows User Account Control doesn't play nicely with modded Skyrim. If you're not careful and don't follow instructions, you'll run into all sorts of problems.įirst, head over to the Nexus and make yourself an account! The Nexus has the largest library of mods to date and will make finding/supporting mods easier than you could imagine. If you don't like reading modding might not be for you.
Modding can be a minefield of errors and headaches if you don't follow instructions. This guide will make the process smoother, and save you time by doing things right the first time.
There are important steps to follow, and while I did my best to compress the necessary steps, it's still a process. There's a reason the term "Mod it till it crashes" exists. I'm going to use Skyrim for this tutorial, but you can use this guide for the Bethesda games listed above.
If you wanna use other plugins too, disable read-only and add their names to the list, then re-enable Read-Only.Ĭonsider this file a modder's resource, do whatever you want with it.If you've ever been interested in modding but unsure of where to start, look no further! I'll explain step by step with instructions how to set up Skyrim and get it working friendly with mods.Īfter this guide you will know how to mod: Then right-click the file, select Properties, and enable Read-Only. Ignore the comment about modifying this file and save it. # This file is used by Skyrim to keep track of your downloaded content. Edit plugins.txt and insert a new line that contains the name of the plugin that you wanna use, for example if you wanna Jump 125 units high, edit the plugins.txt like this: The Appdata folder is hidden so make sure that your OS shows hidden files. * Locate the file C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Skyrim\plugins.txt.
* Extract the content of the zip file to your Steam\SteamApps\common\Skyrim\Data folder (or extract only the plugin you really want) The instructions will work for any plugin though. Below is an excellent tutorial I just stole from Volek talking about one of his mods.