Mod Organizer 2 Installation and Setup Guide 2022

[@Darkpopulous]

Timestamps Downloading MO2: 0:00​ Installing MO2: 1:12​ Setting up MO2: 4:20​ Applying a theme: 8:57​ How to download Mods into MO2: 10:25​ How to add another game to MO2 Skyrim SE: 13:37​ Additional Support: 18:05

[@jezzmaninjapan]

Hi, I'm trying to mod Morrowind right now and I was following the "Morrowind Graphics Guide" from Nexus. I'm using MO2 while following the "Gopher" videos. I'm following his steps of installing mods via dragging the zip files into the manager and then installing them manually by specifying the data directory. I'm still doing the "essential" mods with bugfixes, etc. I'm wondering: How should I install "BAIN" files? They are usually divides in parts, like so: 00 CORE 10 FIXED TEXTURES 20 BC MUSHROOMS Sometimes there are also multiple "versions" of a mod, like so 10 Fixed vanilla textures 20 BC Mushroom Patch 20 BC Mushroom Patch - Smoothed 30 HD Textures I was wondering how I should approach such files? When I pull up the read me's they usuallly say to "download the parts seperately". Do I install 00 first and then repeat the process with 10, 20, etc? Or can I just select them all at once in one go? Thanks for the video, btw. I'm gonna post this in the main commentsection too, to see if anyone else knows what to do. Edit: the patch I'm talking about specifically is "Morrowind Optimization Patch", but as I've said I've also seen others with files with "double numbers" like 3 "10" options and 3 "20 options", so I was wondering if there was a main method for installings mods like this.

[@mushin751]

question: after watching your video I've decided to move my games to a different hard drive will I then have to change up my MOD manager 2?

[@mikep6385]

We know enough now, thanks bruv

[@jaredburks2156]

Dude, if every major mod program had a video like this, I would have saved countless frustrating hours of my life. Thank you very much for making this.

[@BoomMC_Inc]

very

[@richardpryor5328]

Amen...lol

[@windexislife]

When he said "good job" i felt that

[@vengeance8370]

Lol 🤣🤣🤣 stupid bro

[@gavinsonsalla9319]

Me too man, me too

[@Darkpopulous]

I had to reupload this entire video due to an update MO2 got that overhauled the entire Instance Management system. I took the chance while remaking this to try and make the video flow more quickly for those who are impatient.

[@alabboop5342]

@@ChaoticGamerGod lol no

[@Glasma]

And I appreciate it!

[@tjrekrap5363]

We thank you for doing so. There's of course going to be those people who don't understand what you had to do and only see the smaller picture. This video is the absolute best one to follow. Especially for me since I was actually reinstalling this mod organizer.

[@deepism]

RIP. But thank you for doing this m8. This would've taken me longer than I care to know in order for me to figure out what I was supposed to do if it weren't for you. You're a dead set legend m8.

[@LilCheese0611]

So when I install a mod on mo2 can I launch the game with the desktop shortcut from steam or do I need to launch it through mo2 or create another shortcut?

[@jackthomson6521]

Just watching this for Skyrim special edition must say really easy to understand and follow, thank you this has saved me a lot of time trying to figure it out myself!

[@Darkpopulous]

Glad it helped you.

[@lightseyedea763]

3 years later and this is still super helpful! thanks man

[@LeEldritch]

These are the kinda guides that I like. Clear instructions on the proper section being talked about.

[@VariisNailo]

What a legend, this was insanely helpful, informative, and easy to follow! Tbh I was completely overwhelmed when I first booted up mo2 but fortunately that didn’t last long with the way that you slowly and calmly explained everything. Normally tutorials don’t give the viewers time to breath due to just how fast paced they are, fortunately you’ve masterfully avoided this and I cannot thank you enough for that.

[@Denis9ROCKSTAR]

This is how every tutorial should look like! Well spoken, well explained, well shown, hat down, keep up the good work and thank you!

[@bren9193]

Literally the best most clear and concise beginners tutorial for MO2 on yt imo.. great work bro!

[@thenarrator214]

Excellent. I really wish more mod tutorials were like this.

[@RackooneTheLegend]

I never comment on guide videos, but you're something else my guy... Its rare to see somebody be thorough about guides for different games because it seems like they just want a good video to place ads on but this video wasn't like that, you actually went step by step no shortcuts and gave an explanation for everything! Props to you my guy and keep up the good work, super underrated!

[@sealguy2704]

This video explained everything so well, I'm getting into modding and this explains just enough so I dont get confused or scared of messing something up. Thanks very much!

[@Teal_Bird]

I normally don't comment - but I just simply had to pop in and say that this is hands down the clearest tutorial on anything I've watched on KZbin over the years. The editing, pacing and clear speech. Thank you so much for putting in the effort. Inspirational!

[@tassey]

This is GREAT! Was just refreshing my mind after my hard drive crashed and this explanation was so much easier to follow. Thank you.

[@Error-5478]

You... deserve a medal, thank you so much for being this thorough and highlighting where we need to click. It's very appreciated.

[@smittykitty6213]

This was exactly what I was looking for. step by step clear instructions, thank you!

[@ede7722]

I agree with Jared, step by step this was one of the best videos I have ever seen on how to install a program properly on a PC. If there was an award I could give you I would. Great work, thank you very much for your hard work and efforts.

[@rohtvak3]

Incredibly high quality tutorial. A lot of noob explanations, but as someone who was once a noob, it is appreciated.

[@htht249]

tks a lot sir. 3 years later and still help. I'm new to this game and this is the only video that easy enough for a dummies like to understand.

[@Groscay]

These videos are a godsend. Everything is perfectly explained. Thank you

[@Justriley3000]

Dude I cannot explain how much trouble i was having figuring this out by myself, really thought it was simple cause i used to only use console version, honestly if it wasnt for your crisp and clear video right here i would still be lost. thank you so much for existing!!!!!!

[@syncopatedglory]

i wish i could put a thumbs up on this multiple times. the clarity, the dry wit, there's even a flashback LOL. thank you so much.

[@kcounalan]

I've been looking at several MO2 tutorial vids .. this is by far the best and easy to understand.

[@Scar_117]

This is such an excellent and detailed tutorial. Thank you! Carry on, Waster.

[@baka_goyangi]

8:55 the "good job!" 🥺💜 so precious🤲

[@jeffreyperez8269]

Really appreciate how detailed this video is. I am stupid with computers and it really helped me out a lot. Thank you

[@timothydonovan5647]

One of the, if not thee best installation tutorials I ever saw. Well done!

[@RSGill1903]

Dude! This has to be the best tutorial I've ever seen. You have saved me a lot of headaches. Thank you SO much.

[@Inji9517]

just subscribed to you only for this video. This is literally the best tutorial ....no squeaky voice , subtle humor just the way I like.

[@SkrillyReginald]

This is the most detailed guide I have watched to date, thank you very much, earned a sub from me!

[@totalmayhem6706]

Man, wish I had seen this months ago. Thanks for a so very clear step by step. I'm switching from Vortex to MO2 so this is a life saver :)

[@richardpryor5328]

Wow..this dude is THE BEST TEACHER I've ever had!!! VERY CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS...THANK YOU!!!

[@landothecomando]

the best mod manager video out there.

[@therenoman945]

Keep up the good work DP!

[@Darkpopulous]

Thank you.

[@mko6964]

Great tutorial. Very straight forward. Thanks so much!

[@mrnaizguy]

Thank you for this easy to follow guide. I've been modding the hell out of bethesda games in the past but stopped playing them altogether in 2019. Needless to say I forgot a lot of stuff when it comes to modding. Your guide refreshed my memory perfectly. Time to start again!

[@harrysynnott2379]

Wish all tutorial videos were this clear and easy to understand, especially for idiots like me. Well done. Subbed and belled. Cheers, Harry.

[@sonjaR2]

Thank you for this! Having bought the GOG version of Skyrim, and feeling nervous about updating Wrye Bash to accommodate this new version (since it manages multiple games), I decided this was the perfect time to try out MO2, something I've actually wanted to do for some time. After having used Wrye Bash for many years, I was a bit apprehensive about learning how to use a brand-new (for me) manager, but I checked out your tutorial, and despite the fact that I normally prefer written guides for things like this, since they allow me to progress at my own pace, this was actually PERFECT. You are thorough, clear, and you don't rush through anything or miss any steps. After watching, I've just installed the Unofficial Patch and a couple of my favourite mods with MO2; so far, so good. Cheers!

[@MjollTheLioness-o4y]

Thank you! I've been using MO2 for months now and had no idea I could change the theme. Dark mode makes it a lot easier on my eyes. I've also been looking for how to add more than 1 game and you provided that as well. Great video!

[@prophetprime]

If all the guides described everything in such detail, then everything would be much easier, thanks to the author for such a wonderful, simply the best guide.

[@thousandflowers3144]

Thank you so much for the detailed and organized video on setting up MO2. You are my life savor!

[@melancholyscream]

5 hours just to come across you, my goodness what an absolute save!!!!

[@Bombio]

you have probably the most straight forward mods video and im very new so this helped thanks alot

[@chrism104]

Am just at the end of 2 weeks of online training at work for new position.... our trainer was not bad at all.... but you sir are next level. Really could not ask for a better instructional presentation. Thank you (yes I know I'm commenting on a 3 year old video but I figure if appreciation is deserved it must be given... regardless if its a few years late lol )

[@TimotheusBaan]

I'm very impressed with your skill to present a tutorial. I can't ask for a better one!

[@aaronlaughter6471]

Holy hell, you are a great man for making this short sweet and to the point.

[@nanciandstephan269]

This is a lovely video! If you ever have an urge to make a video on more advanced uses of MO2 I think it would be useful and well received.

[@jenreypr]

Step by step clear instructions still work in 2023. Thank you.

[@lenimoc]

so glad this tutorial is clear and gets to the point immeadetly

[@Michael-xl9nq]

Just wanted to say this video was incredibly informative, I could follow on with just your voice but the visuals were amazing for when I got stuck or confused. Amazing content Subbed and liked :) Checking out your other shit now.

[@Genesis.1-1]

The best MO2 installation guide on KZbin. Subscribed!

[@anonymouskitten4277]

dude thank you. this is my first time modding and this video was straight to the point and not confusing (especially for someone like me who struggles to understand pcs) I am very happy :)

[@kiyo1388]

I hardly comment but you did such a good job, hope your channel gets big

[@nukeamx]

Finally made the move over to MO2 now as well. Cant get used to vortex and always run into problems when installing a lot of mods. Thanks for this amazing tutorial!

[@kongbob749]

Amazing video! Thanks for the walkthrough! Very precise video, left me with no further questions!

[@dondraughon7196]

Most probably everyone but me knew that you no longer launch the game from Steam but use the "Run" button, a filled triangle next to the word "Run", on the upper right of the Mod Organizer 2 screen. That loaded my mod into the game.

[@atlasshrugged9093]

Glad I found this, finally switched over after vortex being inconsistent junk, thanks for the guide

[@TheLizzillasH]

Thank you man, wish all mod related things had a tutorial like this for dummies like me

[@Naz_LVII]

Outstanding video, thank you for making it. I would like to add that it wasn't mentioned the user needs to click the 'Run' button on the top right of the Mod Organizer 2 window to play the game with the mods. Running the game through Steam doesn't seem to play the game with the mods. Cheers!

[@daveirish8890]

Best Guide ever.... after 5 years of ........ Modding..... Thank You ☺☺

[@newusername7476]

So nice to see a simple walkthrough on this

[@deerney]

you're the man, Pop. Hope to catch you back at a stream soon!

[@Darkpopulous]

I'll pop in next time i see you online ^_^

[@majorgear1021]

Well done. this is a great start. I hope that you continue on with different modding tools ( wryebash, bethesda archive extractor, bethini ) and techniques ( overwrite folder management, plugin/file conflict resolution) . I’d also love to see a video comparing the features of MO2 and Vortex.

[@nathanielschroepfer9316]

Awesome video, I didn't even need audio to follow along. Well done.

[@VLADPowder]

Appreciate the tutorial. Been 6 years since I played games with mods

[@xandernander7812]

This is a truly great video. I am forever grateful for this (I was an extremely lost vortex user)

[@AL12rs]

Awesome work man! I approved it on the MO2 page. I appreciate all the work you put into this!

[@Darkpopulous]

Thats amazing, thank you do much! Glad you like it.

[@shadowven15ps45]

Fantastic Tutorial M8! Was using Vortex before, This is so much easier.

[@wyattwakefield1017]

OMG!!! I've watched at least 10 other videos on how to use MO2 and I wanted to jump off a cliff with each one. but this video was 1000 times better at helping someone like me who knows only the bare minimum about computers to be able to get some mods going. Thank you so much for this.

[@brentmorris7780]

Man this is the most thorough guide. So much so that i feel either like a 6 year old or a 60 year old haha

[@MyNewPixel]

Awesome tutorial, Absolutely perfect! i never modded in my life or ever used MO2 but seeing this for the first time from you i understand it fully :D Thank you so much!

[@foxythrottle5344]

Really appreciate the updated guide. Thank you so much!!

[@Acirno]

You Sir are so good at tutorials that I nominate you to make a tutorial for all these other wannabes on how to tutorial. Thank You! This help out a lot.

[@rainmbt3855]

Thanks for a recent updated one. small things like this help lots in reassurance.

[@Tri-L_Official]

Bro! thanks for uploading this, although the owners of the mod updated the download steps I was able to follow along very easily! 10/10 👍

[@Deathstroke-wt7kt]

Dude, this program straight rocks like a champ, thanks for the tutorial my guy!

[@generichs]

This is one of the best tutorials I've seen.

[@789kron]

Definitely one of the better tutorials out there. Thanks mate.

[@what_homework]

It's almost uncanny how such an old game still has an active community with modern tutorials. I was fully expecting a notepad-bandicam-complicated-outdated-slow-style tutorial, this was a pleasant surprise! This video made installing it... Too easy... Very rare for this type of content.

[@Darkpopulous]

Those types of tutorials also used this music too right? xD kzbin.info/www/bejne/inzJhGiwi8t6eMU

[@mikehennessey2825]

Have used your guide to modding the game before, for people on this journey for the first time; TRUST THIS FELLA, seriously it's so fucking amazing when it's done. It's a long process but it's so worth it. I'm going to be doing it again (new computer) and I'll be liking every video & try to comment on each and every video as well to help out with analytics. Thank you DarkPopulous, yer doing gods work feller

[@WisniaWRC]

Great thanks. There's no way to explain everything more clear.

[@beezle6759]

Nice videos as usual keep up the good work bro!

[@Darkpopulous]

Will do

[@duffborgwardt8512]

Thank you for not making me listen or try to follow along with Gamer Poets video. I tried MO2 two years ago, but his videos mostly just left me frustrated. Your video is SOOOO much easier to follow along with and you have a pleasant voice.

[@joseph233382]

When he said to download the mod, he recommended i thought you needed FOSE to work mods in games using mod managers

[@duffborgwardt8512]

@@joseph233382 what do you mean? You talking about when Gamer Poets says F4SE and it sounds like he says "fours"? That's what it sounds like to me.

[@ramseyahmed5]

Been following through with the videos and so far this is the easiest approach to modding. I'm not very experienced and Fallout New Vegas is a favorite of mine. Now I have a PC and trying to play without any adjustments is almost unbearable. Thank you so much for the vids, and keep it up! Would love to see in depth modding videos like these for more games too!

[@zerikson3263]

Very nice tutorial bro, everything worked.

[@kisiba23]

this is the best tutorial ever, super detailed, thanks

[@mistermann569]

Your tutorial was super easy to follow. Thanks!

[@e-iv4011]

Super informative video. Great pacing. You've earned a sub.

[@jameszaman3326]

This was genuinely amazing. Thank you.

[@zeash482]

I mean I already knew most of this but, honestly this is a solid tutorial

[@bredmon]

thanks for laying everything out very simply.

[@WakkasLove]

This was so useful. Thank you so much!

[@MatteeTheRogue]

Hey man, thank you so much for this video. Super simple and clear and very easy to understand. Thank you!!!

[@roland4507]

Best tutorial for the mod organizer. Thank you very much.👍👍

[@froday]

Insane guide really well made and easy to follow you saved me SO much time Thank you !

[@Darkpopulous]

Glad it helped

[@lordthundercawk7879]

Thanks for your help mate I think it works

[@s1ck484]

This is super underrated man keep up the good work

[@elhuitzilopochtlispartano5115]

This is how tutorials should be made, thanks dude!

[@benrobinson375]

Concise and clear instructions, thank you!