Purpose:
Get already-convered Requiem 2.0.2 running in new SSE install. Covers only the minimum mods to get Requiem running.
The intended audience is people who want to try SSE, but aren't up to diving straight into doing mod conversions (and who will only play a Skyrim with Requiem).
Started with this page:
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/91985-requiem-v1941-and-v202-for-sse-conversion-guide-for-mod-organizer/?page=2
This post/page is an update to the "how to convert yourself" directions on page 1, and where you should be if you want to do that and/or learn about what's involved for converting other mods. Useful links to download tools, etc... BUT probably not the place to start.
Go back one page in that discussion thread to be at page 1:
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/91985-requiem-v1941-and-v202-for-sse-conversion-guide-for-mod-organizer/
This is the original "how to convert manually" directions page Climbatiz provided.
This post has, at the top, links to download a fully-converted v2.0.2 for SSE. This is 600mb and contains the converted Req 2.02 mod, as if you had downloaded it directly from Nexus mods page BUT with changes already made to make the .esp's, meshes, reqtificator.jar, etc compatible with Skyrim SE.
Backup link:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/clga2cj5i0bh8/Requiem_v2.0.2
There is also a link to the post author's personal archive of Requiem related mods he's converted. (The "Requiem v2.0.2 FULL for SSE" link is in fact a download of one of the files on this server.)
If that set of "already converted" mods is not enough, then you can read the full post to get some insight into what's involved in possibly converting other mods (though also see the post on thread page 2, as there's info there as well).
There are useful download links on both pages, but there's also links for a bunch of stuff you don't need if you aren't going to convert the mods yourself... so I suggest not downloading anything until you need it in the directions that follow.
Directions:
2. I started with a clean install of Steam client, clean install of SSE, clean install of Mod Organizer. Ran MO, had it recognize SSE game, and start with clean default profile containg just the DLC's.
3. Download the SKSE 64 (link on forum thread second page, same link as for SKSE generally -- look for "Current SE build" download link on SKSE webpage)
I have Steam installed at:
c:\Steam
I have tools (mod organizer, java, etc) in folders here:
c:\skyrim_tools
4. Install SKSE
Best instructions:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1197413219
Video link from SKSE page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTGnQIiNVqA
Suggestion: Skip ahead to 5:30 where directions actually start...
Short version: copy all the skse* files into root of skyrim SE steam game directory, put data folder contents into skyrim se Data folder.
5. Verify that Mod Organizer picks up SKSE as an registered executable. If not, add it, but should recognize automatically if you quit and restart.
8. Install mod: SSE Engine Fixes (bug fixes mod, for SSE). There are two parts to this, and one has to be done manually. See files tab on nexus page.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/17230
6. Install mod Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch (normal mod install with Mod Organizer)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/266
7. Install Sky UI for SSE (so you can use MCM in game). Helpful link on pg 2 of forum thread. Use Mod Organizer to download, install, activate just like any mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12604
8. Use the link to download the full pre-converted requiem mod:
http://www.everplanet.tk/SkyrimSSE/Requiem_v2.0.2/Requiem_v2.0.2_for_SSE-FULL.rar
9. Install requiem in Mod Organizer (MO > Install mod from Archive > Requiem_v2.0.2_for_SSE-FULL.rar)
WARNING: whoever built this put in files that overwrie meshes/textures from Immersive Weapons
Use MO file tree to hide:
meshes/74_w
textures/74_w
textures/Weapons/Dragonbane
Here, it's best to go to the Requeiem install directions and follow along there. It will tell you about installing, how to set up Reqtificator, etc.
https://requiem.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/REQ19/pages/18252027/Installing+Requiem
You'll need to selectively filter directions:
- You already have Sky UI
- you DO NOT want the unoffical skyrim patches (they're for Oldrim)
- you don't have previous versions to uninstall
- you already downloaded the mod
- So you're skipping up to requiem directions step 4, installing with mod manager.
Install req mod from archive .rar, activate.
(NOTE: during mod install, there is a "Requiem for SSE Notes" step. Read the notes! Added by Climbatiz that I cover below, and explain why I found some of it misleading or incorrect.)
10. Fix .esp order
Important! Mod Organizer often puts the Bugsmasher .esp before Requiem, and my experience was that when I overlooked fixing this it caused the Reqtificator to either not run, or to run and "hang" at 80% -- without any error message or explanation.
Also, this note from Climbatiz:
Requiem Records Fix note: *IMPORTANT!!!* Make sure this file, the 'Requiem Records Fix.esp' is at the top in your load order, but below any DLCs.
So order is now:
Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch
Requiem Records Fix
SkyUI_SE
Requiem
Requiem - Legendary Bugsmasher
10. Java setup
Reqtificator requires Java to run, download it here: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
Should be straightforward, but I had problems with the current full JDK version:
jdk-11.0.1_windows-x64_bin
Java had trouble launching, or just failed silently.
Resorting to ealier just-JRE version worked:
jre-8u191-windows-x64.exe
I installed at default C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_192\bin\java.exe
11. Setup Reqtificator -- per notes in requiem install directions
Climbatiz notes, with my interjected >> comments:
-- notes --
The Reqtificator needs to be moved from your Requiem mod installation into your Skyrim Data folder like:
'DRIVE:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\Data\SkyProc Patchers\Requiem'
>> NOT TRUE
>> Create '...\Data\SkyProc Patchers\Requiem' in skyrim dir, but otherwise
>> leave things as-is.
Then add the Reqtificator in MO2 by clicking EDIT in the custom Run menu, see image for Launch Arguments or copy these values (remember to edit Drive Letter):
>> NOTE: do not inclue the ' characters when you fill in the fields!
Binary 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_192\bin\java.exe' >> yours may be different
Start In: 'C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\Data\SkyProc Patchers\Requiem'
Arguments: '-jar "C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\Data\SkyProc Patchers\Requiem\Reqtificator.jar"'
>> NO. Just use '-jar Reqtificator.jar'
>> Mod organizer takes care of things. Follow requiem intall guide as your example.
>> If there is a reason for these odd directions, I've not found it.
Also, While using the Reqtificator you will get error messages about missing SKSE plugin dll files, these specific plugins do not exist for SSE, plus the error message ingame can be disabled in bottom of Requiem MCM menu
>> TRUE. Reqtificator will warn about missing crash/bug fix mods that LE uses, but which
>> don't apply to SE. Just requiem devs providing useful suggestions for LE world.
-- end notes --
12. Run reqtificator from within Mod Organizer
Run and let it do it's thing, follow requiem install directions for what to do with results after it finishes.
(For me, using JRE for java 8, Reqtificator hung without an error message when I had my .esp files out of order. Fixing that fixed the reqtificator issue.)
Some suggested additonal arguments you can try adding if you think you're having reqtificator memory issues (I did not use them, just -jar):
arguments: -jar Reqtificator.jar -Xmx512m -REQMYMEMORY
13. Enable your Requiem for the Indifferent, and you should be able to run SSE.
Here, as as noted in Climbatiz comments, requiem will throw up a warning about "Important Plugins Missing" (missing .dll files). While not ideal, it is safe to ignore these. Requiem has an MCM menu option to disable them once you're in the game.
Adding More, waring about LOOT
LOOT sorter consistently puts requeiem.esp and Requiem - Legendary Bugsmasher Edition.esp in the wrong place.
--> Be sure to fix them if you LOOT sort, every time!
Other SSE stand-alone mods I installed
(do not as far as I know require Requiem patches)
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Better Message Box Controls
Better Dialogue Controls
Fuz Ro D-oh Silent Voice
Static Mesh Improvment Mod
Immersive Hud (iHud)
moreHUD SE
> Note: this has a .esl file that causes reqtificator to hang.
> disable, reqtify, re-enable: seems to have no negative consequences.
moreHUD Inventory Edition
A Quality World Map
Dawn of Skyrim (Director's Cut) SE
Realistic Ragdolls and Force
Performance Optimized textures for SSE
Troll.by.kajuan
Real Mountains
Rustic Frostbite Spider
Rustic Daedra
Point the Way
Realistic Aspen Trees SE
Disable Pine Needles and Aspen Leaves
Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons
Point the Way
The Paarthurnax Dilemma
Belt-fastened Quivers
Simple Auto-Unequip Ammo
Insignificant Object Remover
Enderal Font For Skyrim SE (Dumbledor Font)
(Note: put after requiem, to overwrite requiem's version of fontconfig.txt)
Take Notes
Imperial Mail
A matter of Time https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12937
Riverwood Smelter
Hidden Hideouts of Skyrim SE
Craftable Torches
Snow Elf Hut SE
The Choice Is Yours
Brighter torches and toggle-able brighter CandleLight
Brighter torches and toggle-able brighter CandleLight
Silvercraft - Smelting Breakdown SSE
Serana Shut Up
Clearer Trade Signs
Beautiful Honey Signs
Serana no ESP
Low Resolution Particles
No more Radial Blur
Even Better Quest Objectives
Includes some patches, but not Requiem patch (it's in Skyrim version of mod)
I chose to skip the requiem patch. Let requiem load last to "win" any edits.
Sarcastic Player Dialogue
Clearer trade signs
Immersive Soulgems SE
AllinoneFPSFix
Wooden Bridges SE
Racemenu
Missives
>> Built my own patch for minor compatibility with Requiem, Cutting Room FloorS
Dark Brotherhood Armor Male
Immersive Dawnguard Armor
Dawnguard Vampire Armors Retexture
Landscape Overhaul HD
Dawnguard Landscape Overhaul HD
Skyrim SE Skill Interface Re-Texture
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Pre-converted LE mods
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Minor Arcana Reborn v2
> Special steps:
Has meshes for orcish weapons that overwrite aMidianBorn. Hide them in File tree.
SkyTweak_v7.14_for_SSE
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SSE mods that have SSE Requiem Patches in nexus
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Flora Respawn Fix
+ Requiem - Flora Respawn Fix Patch
Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes
+ Requiem - Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes
SSE Standing Stones Overhaul
(requiem-ish, but no actual patch needed)
Immersive College of Winterhold
+ patch in files list
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SSE mods for which I found Requiem patches
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Alternate Start - Live another Life
(+ needs LE patch, added below)
Audio Overhaul for Skyrim
(+ consistency patch for immersive weapons, enable after IW installed)
(+ needs requiem LE patch, added below)
Cutting Room Floor
(+ needs LE patch, added below)
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Install found pre-built patches
(for SE mods above)
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At:
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/91985-requiem-v1941-and-v202-for-sse-conversion-guide-for-mod-organizer/?do=findComment&comment=2282551
+ Patches found:
+ Requiem - Alternative Start SE
+ Requiem - Cutting Room Floor SE
+ Requiem - Audio Overhaul Skyrim SE
WARNING: overwrites weapon records to add sounds, put before other weapon patches
Do:
Put these mods in a folder ("Requiem_patches_SSE_mods") and zip into .7z archive
> Requiem_patches_SSE_mods.7z
Install that as a mod in Mod organizer
Reqiem - Alchemy rebalance 2.0.1 for SSE
pre-built mod conversion found in online archive of requiem converted files
<< Good point to stop, reqtify, test load order, etc >>
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Install SSE mods, ignore need for Requiem patch
(patches we don't have, mods should be ok-mostly)
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Immersive Sounds Compendium
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SSE Mods that will use LE Patches
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Campfire, Frostfall (SSE)
+ PapyrusUtil SE + Campfire and Frostfall - Unofficial SSE Update
+ will patch with LE "requiem 2 patch central"
Immersive Weapons, Immersive Armors
+ will patch with LE "requiem 2 patch central"
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Convert and install LE requiem-patch-needed mods
(covered by Requiem 2 Patch Central patches)
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(See "mod_conversion_example.txt" for more details about conversion)
Craftable Horse Barding
Enhanced Skyrim Factions - The companions Guild
Timing Is Everything
Trade and Barter (Hearthfire version)
>> Now have everything that needs Requiem 2 patch central patch
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Convert "requiem 2 patch central" patches
(For converted LE mods)
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- Strongly suggested: Decide on full mod list first!
- Otherwise, you'll likely have to redo and make things hard on yourself.
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(See "mod_conversion_example.txt" for more details about conversion)
Download "Requiem 2 Patch Central"
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/61621
Install, taking to care to enable options ONLY for:
Craftable Horse Barding
ESF Companions
Timing is Everything
Trade and Barter
Campfire
Frostfall
MUST DO: use SSEEdit to edit "Requiem - Campfire.esp" and REMOVE 'messages' tree.
They are all overrides, and one of the new values causes "pack up" tent action
to fail somehow.
To be safe, I removed all of them from "Requiem - Frostfall" as well.
They just convert "You xyz..." to "I xyz..." statements to match requiem.
Immersive Armors
Immersive Weapons
> MUST FIX - delete record in SSEEdit: Leveled NPC > Ghunzul
This is the leader of Cracked Tusk Keep, record is trivial
Leaving record makes reqtificator crash
(installer may detect other stuff, but we handle cutting-room-floor, etc, ourselves)
WARNINGS:
Watch for patches that depend on Legendary patch (will have to change master reference)
Watch for non-ESM masters: have to set E