FL Installation
Installation for the Wabbajack Modlist is pretty straightforward and simple, as most of the necessary mods and files are included within the installation process of the Modlist.
Thanks to the method that is used within this Modlist, there's not much you need to do to prepare your game other than having a clean game installation.
The way this Modlist manages direct root game files and mod files is by implementing a plugin for Mod Organizer called Root Builder, which directly injects any files that are meant to be inside of the Root folder such as ENBSeries. Further instructions can be found down below.
- Begin by (re)installing Skyrim AE, with all of the DLC and Creation Club content.
- Open up Skyrim SE through Steam, on version 1.6.1130, locate the Creations menu and install all Creation Club content. (You can easily do this by hitting O and clicking the Download All Creation Club button)
As many of you may be aware, many Wabbajack Modlists utilize a feature called Stock Game. Fable Lore does utilize this, but only as a way to maintain the original 1.6.640 version of the game files. However, a plugin called Root Builder is used directly in MO2 to manage ENBs and other root mods with ease like any other mod.
What Root Builder is, is it's a plugin that allows root directed files such as SKSE, ENBSeries, etc. to be directly or virtually implemented into the game folder without actually having to install it directly.
The benefits of this are as follows:
- Seamlessly integrate root files, such as SKSE, ENBseries and Presets directly into the game directory
- Installation of root mods like any other normal mod installation through Mod Organizer
- Simple enabling/disabling of root mods for further compatibility amongst other Modlists
The Creation Kit is only necessary for my side of development, hence why it is required in the list. Nothing is needed to be done with it aside from installing it.
In Steam, type Creation Kit in your Library, locate the one for Skyrim Special Edition and install on the same drive as your Skyrim installation.
Download and install the Modlist installation file from Nexus Mods or through the Wabbajack program.
I recommend using a folder structure similar to this:
C:\Wabbajack (Make This)
┗ Downloads (Make This)
┗ Modlists (Make This)
┗ Fable Lore (Make This)
┗ (Wabbajack Files Will Download Here)
Note that the installation of the Wabbajack Modlist REQUIRES to be installed on the same drive as your Skyrim AE installation, otherwise things will fail.
It is also highly recommended to ensure that your Skyrim AE installation is outside of any Windows Protected folders, I.E. Program Files (x86) and Program Files. Ideally, just simply install your games outside of your Windows installation drive.
Optionally, once you've got the Modlist installed, you can add a shortcut to the executable file inside of the Mod Organizer installation to directly launch the Modlist every time.
Check out this video by Skoldire that gives a brief and quick demonstration on installing any Wabbajack modlist through the program.
Once all the above is finished, go ahead and move onto the next page to configure any mod settings you may wish to tweak.