Modding
Main category for posts about modding, on Windows or Steam Deck
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HOWTO: Make modding Skyrim easier on a Steam Deck
Some tips on ways to make modding Skyrim easier on a Steam Deck, drawing on things that have worked for me personally.
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Initial tips for install of Emissaries of Tux on Steam Deck
I did a test install of Emissaries of Tux, the modlist by the same dev who brought us Tuxborn for Skyrim. Since there isn't a formal install guide for how to install Emissaries on Steam Deck yet, I wrote this post up to cover my notes for how it worked for me. Emissaries is not currently installable due to a mod in the list going into Nexus mod review, but bookmark this post to refer back to when the list can be installed again.
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Oh hey look I got Tuxborn working on my Mac!
Surprise! I got a working install of the Skyrim modpack Tuxborn onto my MacBook Pro! This post links off to the writeup about how I did it, and also general recommendations for things to think about if you want to play and/or mod Skyrim on a Mac.
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HOWTO: Use Syncthing to sync between devices
Guide for how to use the Syncthing tool to synchronize data between devices, for use cases like sharing Skyrim saves across platforms, or quickly retrieving screenshots. Includes a walkthrough of how I set up the tool, and suggested steps to use for both use cases.
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Experimenting with running Skyrim on my MacBook Pro
First of probably at least a couple of posts describing my experimentation with getting a modded Skyrim working on my M1 MacBook Pro. using Wine. Describes experimenting with the Whisky app as well as a trial version of Crossover. Findings so far: Skyrim itself works, but modding is going to be a challenge! MO2 works, but not so much on Vortex or Wabbajack. Recommendations from informed parties are welcome.
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HOWTO: Sync Skyrim saves between devices
Detailed instructions for players of the Tuxborn modpack for Skyrim to use if they want to synchronize saves across multiple directories or devices. Includes options for how to do so locally as well as using cloud services, and what apps to consider for the task.
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HOWTO: Set Tuxborn Skyrim modpack to save to Steam Cloud in Windows
Instructions on how players with an install of the Skyrim modpack Tuxborn on Windows can adjust Tuxborn to save its games to the Steam Cloud, since Tuxborn does not do this by default.
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HOWTO: Set Tuxborn Skyrim modpack to save to Steam Cloud in Deck Dolphin app
Explainer post for how to make the Skyrim modpack Tuxborn save its games out to Steam Cloud, if you are working in the Dolphin app in Desktop mode on the Steam Deck.
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HOWTO: Set Tuxborn Skyrim modpack to save to Steam Cloud in Deck command line
For anyone besides me who wants to play the Tuxborn Skyrim modpack on Steam Deck, this is a writeup of what to do if you want to make Tuxborn save its save files to the Steam Cloud, and you're comfortable with working with the Deck's command line in Desktop mode.
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Next playthrough plan: Tuxborn modpack!
I've found the load order I'm going to use for my next playthrough: Tuxborn, a Wabbajack modpack designed specifically for the Steam Deck! Here's a writeup of my tests of installing it, including a bunch of screenshots!