Foreword: TES series possesses an uncanny quality. It manages to draw so many adult modders to it and it’s no doubt that Bethesda has benefited immensely from this franchise quite possibly being the greatest unintentional adult gaming franchise. Although Daggerfall foreshadowed this. Because of this, /hgg/ deservedly needs a recurring thread with helpful information that encompasses TES games. The uncanny nature of TES Adult Modding in turn means that TES mod threads can easily be the cornerstone of this board without even trying.
For now, this Edition will begin by focusing on Skyrim. Feel free to talk about lewd modding other TES games and share advice. Note:' If you want SSE, check the second from bottom link and decide based on your fetishes and what’s available. Then start from here but go to associated SSE links. Most mods for LE have SSE equivalents. Note 2: If you absolutely need loli and shota, skip to the bottom of this and start there first.
Getting Started
Go to: https://www.tesgeneral.com/
< But I don’t want to install a gorillion mods! I just want to fap!
You don’t have to install every recommended mod on there per category. The section you should pay the most attention to is, Essentials. You should want to crashproof your game as best as possible. Many mods listed there are prerequisites that most other mods use. This especially applies to lewd mods.
Protip: DO NOT USE NEXUS MOD MANAGER
DO NOT USE VORTEX
>buying skyrim
Ignore all advice insisting that neglecting those causes issues.
> I got the essentials setup, now what?
Go to: http://loverslab.com/
< But the site is not loading at all!
You better hope it’s not down for good. Give it a minute. It has been having problems lately. Loverslab has nearly every lewd mod for Oblivion, Skyrim, and SSE. This is your new home.
1. Go to: http://www.loverslab.com/topic/19588-sexlab-index/
1.A. Doublecheck Required Files For All Plugins to make sure you didn’t skip any listed in Essentials
1.B. Install Sexlab Framework
2. Go to: https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/2476-all-in-one-hdt-animated-pussy/ - this gets you not just the bare minimum but quite possibly everything you will need aside from Sexlab.
Note: AIO HDT AP gets you started, but it is its own style and setup, so to speak. Once you get your footing, you might find some things you wish it didn’t use due to compatibility or personal preference. It is however an amazing all-in-one pack. You might end up not changing a thing.
3. Go back to Sexlab Index in #1, start shopping for plugins that fit your kinks.
4. Start browsing the forums. Not everything is listed in Sexlab Index, from mods to animation packs. Consider the Skyrim Adult Mods sub-forum or Sexlab Downloads sub-forum your next stop.
Protip: Test out a handful of mods at a time, especially ones you’re unsure are working or depend on others. If you use an Alternate Start type mod (bypasses the long intro), this will help speed you along.
> I got my mods setup, is there anything else I should add?
If you're just lewd modding, you're done. If you plan on playing + lewd modding, figure out what you need to compliment your lewd mods. If your PC can handle it, view the recommended ENBs.
> gib modpack pls
Maybe someone down the line will make one, but keep in mind that the gargantuan size of modded skyrim can easily be 100GB. You might find that a modpack will center around a fetish that’s not yours. All general issues with modpacks apply.
> but SSE?
SSE modding either has everything you want from LE, or almost everything. For Lewd modding, check here. If your fetish is still stuck in LE, don’t give up. Follow conversion tips or instructions:
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/94228-sse-conversion-tracking-apr-23-3336/
> gimme loli/shota
Visit our friends at the ATF. Choose LE and SSE based on what’s available and your preferences. This is your new home.
https://allthefallen.ninja/forum/index.php?threads/beginners-guide-to-skyrim-modding.37/
https://allthefallen.ninja/forum/index.php?threads/shota-loli-guide-and-resources-for-skykids.2696/
https://mods.allthefallen.ninja/index.php?title=Mod_Master_List
Why the extra work? Loverslab explicitly blocked child interactions in the Sexlab framework. Any questions related to loli or shota is a question for the ATF. The ATF chose version 1.59c as its base version. This means that some Loverslab mods meant for 1.62b will not work with it.
Potentially useful historical note: https://archive.fo/Ucvyj [lolicon.legacywaste.org snapshot]
Personally untested, but the owner of legacywaste has a still live link to an unblocked Sexlab version 1.61b
