
Loot for skyrim mod organizer mod#
NMM – Nexus Mod Manager (No longer supported – now Vortex).NIF – NetImmerse File (file for storing 3D Models).Navmesh – Navigation Mesh (for our purposes, basically this tells the NPCs where they can move around for more information, read this article).MO and MO2 – Mod Organizer and Mod Organizer 2.MCM – Mod Configuration Menu (when using SkyUI ( LE| SE), if a mod comes with an MCM, it means that you can customize certain aspects in game.).LO and LOOT – Load Order and Load Order Optimization Tool.ITM – Identical to Master (records added by a mod that are an exact copy of records from the Vanilla game sometimes these are unintentional and need to be cleaned, and sometimes they are intentional and should NOT be cleaned).INI – a file extension for configuration information (text file readable by notepad/wordpad).This can include the compass, health/status/magicka bars, notifications/thoughts, custom widgets, etc. HUD – Heads Up Display is how information about your character is conveyed visually without going to a different screen.
Loot for skyrim mod organizer archive#
FOMOD – Fallout Mod Installer (also used by Skyrim mods) essentially this is an installer built into the file archive that can add choice options, additional related plugins, images, etc to assist in the installation process.FNIS – Fores New Idles in Skyrim ( LE| SE).ESPFE – Elder Scrolls Plugin Flagged as a Light Master.( Read this article for more information) ENB – is a program that uses post processing effects to create enhanced visuals in the game.DynDOLOD – Dynamic Distant Objects Level of Detail.DB and DG – Dragonborn and Dawnguard DLC.CK – Creation Kit (this tool is used to both edit and create mods).

For more information, specifically about loose vs packed, read this post by the wonderful u/Thallassa)
