LOOT || Basics || MO2 & Vortex || Load Order Optimisation Tool

[@gamerpoets]

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[@crypticquintessence4814]

Enjoy the videos very helpful, You taught me much of what i know about modding skyrim.. im now at around 1200 mods. But i have a question about saving Hard drive space. I noticed you covered almost all topics, but maybe you could tell me how to make the game take up less space without losing any mods? so far ive used Easy NPC to compile all of my npc mods into 3 plugins, so i can remove the npc mods and still have them. Is there anything else i can do thats similar to this to other mods? Thanks for reading sorry for wall of text!

[@GirolamoZanchi_is_cool]

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

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[@GepropCommentaar]

This man is the backbone of my Skyrim modding experience. I can't express how many times you sir, have saved my game, nay, my PC from exploding. Hats off.

[@SamGleesh]

Somehow I just now noticed you are posting tutorials again, super happy to see that. I’ve never seen another channel do as good of a job as you in explaining things and helping me get to a point where I actually feel like I know what I’m doing lol. Thanks for everything!

[@gamerpoets]

Number of months now ;)

[@GirolamoZanchi_is_cool]

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

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@@gamerpoets🦭

[@mattgrosso8434]

Me: Knows LOOT quite well Also me: Ah yes time to learn how to use LOOT Love you GP!

[@gamerpoets]

Lol thank you Matt :)

[@lwhs3552]

this is the one, only, and BEST guide i have EVER seen. not annoying, helps everyone, and straight to the point. and his voice is MAJESTIC!! yes. this is it.

[@anthonymills1190]

I am watching this as a mod newbie and so thankful I stumbled onto your profile. Soothing voice (rare in this community from what I've experienced) no bullshit instructions. but what gave the like was the blooper ending. love the realism in the videos.

[@gamerpoets]

I appreciate that, man :) When modding Bethesda games the best advice I can give is go slow. Install a few mods at a time. Test. Trying to figure out what's wrong after tossing 100 mods in is sometimes impossible. Small victories when it comes to Bethesda games.

[@ladygrey9455]

I love your videos! I have neurological issues affecting my memory. I literally cannot remember what I did 3 days ago much less how exactly to mod games. Sometimes I just get so frustrated! I really like how your videos say "pause if you need to" and "you got this", it helps me remember that modding is supposed to make games I already love a little more fun and not stressful. Thank you!

[@gamerpoets]

Thank you for the comment = ) Really. Means a lot.

[@foxmouse]

I've been encouraging my friends who are new to modding to check out LOOT because of the amount of information the application returns on mods and load order. I'll be sending them your way to learn more. Thank you again for such a great video!

[@gamerpoets]

Thanks Mouse = )

[@BrooklynOHFYV]

It's great seeing you doing what makes you happy. Not enough thanks and praise given to you for the many years of entertainment and education that you have provided to us.

[@gamerpoets]

Been around a long time Brooklyn ;) Appreciate ya

[@johnjohnsin3762]

I couldn't tell you the last time I played Skyrim but I appreciate that you're still helping people like this. Here's a view, like and comment.

[@gamerpoets]

Thank you John = )

[@oliverlarosa8046]

Man, it is not often that I feel so relaxed after learning something new. Anxiety over potentially making mistakes typically gets to me in one way or another, but not here.

[@MasterCJ117]

When I first learned modding it was hard and annoying, thanks to your videos it's been as much fun as actually playing the games, and gives me an excuse to re-watch your amazing videos, I always make sure to recommend your channel to everyone that even slightly mentions modding to me.

[@DK-js7xz]

Yet another awesome video GP! Thanks as always

[@gamerpoets]

thank you DK + )

[@jessiecats]

Woah, you happened to upload this exactly when I needed it. I haven't even watched the video and I already can't thank you enough, I've been binging your videos to help me mod my Skyrim with minimal stress and its been a delight

[@gamerpoets]

Glad you've been enjoying them = )

[@kevinjohnson2024]

Been an avid follower for years. I don't consider myself a gamer because I really only play Skyrim. Your videos are amazing and you have the most chill attitude. I wish you the very best Michael. and also, thank you!

[@gamerpoets]

😊 🙏

[@Perrydigm97]

super underrated channel. I've been coming back to your guides for almost 5 years now whenever I want to play a bethesda game thank you a ton for the good work you do

[@gamerpoets]

😊 🙏

[@arvinfatehi7970]

You are the loot of gaming community (at least for me)

[@gamerpoets]

;) Thank you Arvin!

[@MaxC.94]

i know this isn't your newest video but i also know you read most (if not all) comments as you replied to a comment incredibly quickly of mine on a very old video about a year ago, so i just wanted to say it's great to see you have been doing all right and feeling up to creating content again. i know it's not a simple task, and i know your life has been far from simple, so as someone who also has been through and continues to go through a lot, i'm just very happy to see you and hear your relaxing, straightforward tutorials again ♥

[@MisTikkalRosy]

And along with everything else, a very pleasant voice to listen to, as well as a sense of humour. Thanks so much.

[@mason7915]

This is literally the savior of the modding community. I love the “relax, you got this” screen bc you know we already have 2 porous monitors and thousands of key caps lying all over the place already.

[@longjuansilver7272]

First time ever attempting to mod a game, and this overview/tutorial about LOOT had helped made the process much easier! Thank you very much

[@gamerpoets]

Happy it helped:)

[@theminingassassin16]

You are the greatest channel for modding tutorials! A friend of mine recommended you when I told them I was interested in modding Skyrim SE, and every time I need information on something, like LOOT, I immediately come here. Your videos are detailed, yet get right to the point, which is what I like. Also, your voice is amazing. You could be a radio host or an actor, if you wanted. Excellent work!

[@T2and3]

this man has the voice of an angel. so Deep and resonant, while also completely comforting and non threatening.

[@parallelpinkparakeet]

Thank you so much for this channel! Some of the mod authors that write tutorials or tips for their own mods sound like Greek to me, but you actually break down modding in a way that's easy to understand.

[@gamerpoets]

Happy it helped = )

[@ozzydabothan]

I'm absolutely in love with the fact that this video was posted right around when I wanted to start modding skyrim again, thanks a million for the time you took for this video 💖

[@GodKingJonald]

the production quality of this video is freakin ridiculous. 10/10

[@realinus]

I love this guy man his voice is so relaxing

[@chompchomp561]

Seriously don’t know what I’d do without these videos

[@BrrGrrDelux]

I truly appreciate you demonstrating how to apply various mods in Vortex. As a long-time Vortex user, I've been pulling what's left of my hair out trying to get Mod Organizer 2 to work since nearly all mod tutorials use it instead. For me, MO2 is unintuitive and too complex. It's supposed to give you more control, but I get option paralysis. Quit asking me all these questions! I just wanna have fun. Anyway, thanks - you're a happy little cloud in a dragon-infested sky.😎

[@onewaytosavetheday]

Each of your videos deserves an award! They are so clear and easy to follow, even my ADHD/neuro-divergent brain can follow. AT LAST! EASY DIRECTION!

[@gamerpoets]

Happy theyve helped = )

[@woogiewoogie0012]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO, I was about to pull my hair out. This is the most helpful LOOT resource I've found online so far. Lifesaver

[@gamerpoets]

glad it helped = )

[@biggie321hp]

Thank you! I haven't modded a game in years. I don't know if I could have re-learned as quickly without your videos!

[@scrubclub7138]

nice guides man keep it up, its really helpful having guides up to date with everything being updated every few years. subbed

[@KingdomUploader]

AND having a content creator that actually responds to most comments and questions here!! Thand you for that GP

[@richtygart6855]

Bro, you have the best instructional videos on KZbin.

[@YouTroper]

I haven't known such a tool exists. Thank you for this video - it's really helpful!

[@kavar7075]

The Man, The Myth, The Legend of Tutorials has returned!

[@loweamsel47]

I only really needed the bit about adding LOOT to Mod Organizer but this was still extremely helpful, thanks!

[@thecoryguy]

Yayyyyyyy. Now we just need an automated process for all the LOD and texture builders so noobs like me don't spend more time modding than gaming. lol

[@gamerpoets]

More time modding.... that's just my game ;)

[@XxRedemMEr]

Thanks a lot man! Been trying to find the proper way to install and understand how LOOT works. Your tutorial was fantastic! You earned my sub!

[@da_roachdogjr]

LOOT is such a headache saver, idk what I would do without it.

[@NayteDarko]

Just got into pc gaming and this video is an amazing asset. Thank you for helping to simply the process.

[@carlbrown1000]

God damn somebody give this guy a book to read. I can listen to him talk all day it's like spreading butter on a freshly toasted bagel.

[@Burnamash]

Your voice is just Hits that write active that makes it simply entertaining to here ya talk. Also the great and simple instructions

[@leiflen4207]

videos are so helpful for me who comes from 0 backround for modding games. well done.

[@thekeemstar27]

Jesus christ brother these tutorials are next level from the last time I was modding Fo4. Amazing job!

[@gamerpoets]

Thanks man :)

[@xy914]

I just can not stop thinking about upcoming looting processes during my next playtime when hearing LOOT...

[@carlwetlesen4219]

Best LOOT on the planet by the best tutorial creator on the planet. Loving the parrot in the thumbnail! ;)

[@gamerpoets]

Thank you Carl = )

[@MarcXL81]

Best Tutorial Channel - change my mind. And btw, 21:9 is great

[@t3s-coconuts474]

Always the best and most informative tutorials out there, keep it up mate

[@gamerpoets]

😊 🙏

[@troymcguire3593]

Tried liking a second time for your voice alone, but wouldn't let me. Another great video.

[@gamerpoets]

;)

[@michaelgrouse7850]

ooooooooo cooooool. I did not even know loot HAD a separate runable .exe. I thought it was just a database mod managers used. Definitely gonna have to check this out for more fine tuning. THANKS!

[@gamerpoets]

😊 🙏

[@jasonsmart8063]

i'd really like an advanced tutorial, covering things like meta data editing and such, thank you though Micheal, quality content as always

[@ayamzyr7599]

As always thank you for these tutorials and updating your old ones when needed, you're a blessing of Akatosh to our community ❤

[@anon-u7x]

best tutorial guide for mods ive come across so far!

[@lionel7548]

Very good tutorial, as all of yours. If an Award Price for gamer's support & assistance existed, you would probably be on the 1st place man.

[@gamerpoets]

😊 🙏

[@faceplate7461]

Blessed with another tutorial!

[@gamerpoets]

glad you like it = )

[@wonderlustrpg]

Thanks for this! LOOT has always been one my computer. Now I understand how to use it!! Thanks GP

[@jocal9125]

Its always troublesome for me if a mod requires a specific load order, sometimes mods will just say they need to be at the end of the load order. The problem with that is as you continue adding mods you want to sort the load order of the new mods without LOOT changing the manual edits to load order you have already made per instructions. A brief mention of overwrites and how you dont want too many would also be worth talking about for load order but i guess this is a LOOT video - its a great place to start. Its not too difficult to dive in and remove certain files that are overwritten by other mods (once you know which load order you want) and once you get into overwrites sometimes its more about what you prefer than what LOOT suggests. That's where the beauty of modding starts imo, you can craft it to be exactly how you wanted

[@BipolarBear94]

You give me the confidence to take my games to the next level. Thank you!

[@gamerpoets]

Modding is like anything else. Just takes time and patience. You got this 😉

[@doblelicious6659]

your vids are amazing, im learning everything about modding mostly from you

[@truegamer2819]

this man deserves more subs

[@tessfairfield6435]

Thanks for the help, I recently picked up Morrowind and since I sucked at it as a kid, I wanna get into it as an adult and am trying to mod it a bit. Also I love your voice

[@marcosborotti9053]

Awesome tutorial. Concise and precise.

[@stormfraodin6084]

Hi Michael! Sorry to be a "noob" pain in the backside with this, but since I am a noob at gaming, but mostly because you care so much about the quality of your videos and guides, I figured you'd want to know there's an issue that was a bit confusing for a moment. I'm on your "My Way...My Way to Skyrim" site page trying to follow along with your instructions on how to set things up. I'm at the XEdit drop down after having finished everything else up to this point. I noticed that the vid link is for THIS video, and that the instructions for XEdit are for, and Labeled, as LOOT Install. Also the adding XEdit to MO2 also states to add the LOOT .exe instead of the XEdit .exe. Other than that, I'm learning a lot and thank you for all that you have been doing for us to enhance our gaming experience! Ps...Happy Thanksgiving!! :)

[@gamerpoets]

That part is being written = ) Its a copy and paste of the previous section for the formatting. I have videos on xEdit already if you need help with it. The steps will likely be the same once I get around to writing it.

[@cookie51_77]

this an insane quality video, nice job

[@savvywitchbolts9616]

thank you for this guide! currently trying to fix my mod list and this has been super helpful! going through your other guides shortly! :D

[@gamerpoets]

Happy it could help = )

[@JiveAzzTurkey]

Your voice is sublime my man!!

[@blandeauxfillaskii7344]

Best tutorial dude and great radio voice. 🎁🎁

[@Ian_jager]

Your voice gave me the confidence to follow instructions!... Please do audio books!

[@gamerpoets]

😉

[@jeh-ruhd4466]

I mean, perfect video my guy, well done. You make it easy.

[@nblankensh]

Obligatory comment to appease the algorithm. You continue to do fine work. Looking forward to the advanced video so I can really start breaking things!

[@gamerpoets]

Take that algorithm!

[@qaenon]

DUDE U ARE AWESOME THATS ALSO WORKS WELL WITH LOVERSLAB MODS! (Im playing FO4)

[@louispidgeon2000]

God your voice is amazing. I just want to hear you talk about epic things.

[@aweirddude3829]

your voice makes me feel some type of way dude very nice tutorial as usual!

[@gamerpoets]

Appreciate ya :)

[@mon0theist_tv]

Have to come back to this channel every time I decide to play Skyrim or FO4 again lol

[@gamerpoets]

😉

[@gennexcombatir8126]

Thank you for all your videos! Much love from the Philippines

[@gamerpoets]

welcome = )

[@joshralen]

Is that really your voice? This guy can narrate my life and make it sound interesting than it really is lol

[@ventsib]

Thanks, Michael. Another great tutorial. I love them all. But I'm afraid you missed something with MO setup. It's not just "Add empty" :) Best wishes!

[@4shotpastas]

yo this dude got a great voice for this

[@Dragonriderperson]

This alone was pretty helpful. Thanks!

[@georgjordis6337]

What an awesome voice!

[@dixxiesucs2793]

please read me a bed time story with that early 2000s action hero voice

[@danovenchjean5716]

These videos are like sweet candy!

[@gamerpoets]

;) nom nom nom

[@heeverhashiscage]

Your videos have really helped learn modding. Thanks a ton!

[@gamerpoets]

welcome = )

[@TannerOrin]

Man i really miss the old look of LOOT

[@gamerpoets]

I dont even remember what it looked it ;) so long ago

[@andrewgpayne3]

This is an excellent video. Very informative.

[@Bloodsoldr]

thank you so much for this i was so lost and it worked first try because of your video

[@DanoninL]

Great work man, you rock! Thank you!

[@glaciuski1178]

Thank you Kratos for this vid :) BOY it was helpful

[@goofygoober2382]

AHH YES thank you for this video

[@gamerpoets]

anytime Goofy ;)

[@aleksandernor2385]

You have a wonderful Voice!

[@ThePanickedMonk]

Well, I guess that's it! Quality tutorial, as ALWAYS, good sir.

[@gamerpoets]

thank you buddy = )

[@anthonygregory1391]

Great vid as always m8👍👍

[@gamerpoets]

😊 🙏

[@retiredbritphilippines4722]

Im a Total noob here that tried to follow your guide. So far i have manged: - Ive got MO2 and loot installed - loot is linked and on MO2 - I have the MODs installed on MO2 and can run the game form MO2 - When i run loot from MO2 it opens loot in another window and shows all the MODs in Plugins - Ive select "Sort Plugins" it sorts out all the MODs in the Order they should be for optomisation (in LOOT) - But i cant see (as your video) " Apply Sorted Load Order" to change the order for my MO2 when i have pressed Sort Plugins Because i cant find the Apply Sorted Load order, My MO2 is the same and has not been updated. Where is this Apply Sorted Load order tab as its driving me crazy Any help appreciated ** Ive Sorted it, looked through the video several times to understand what to do and how to do it. Thanks

[@SagaraUrz]

The most epic way to install a program.

[@atomicall]

Thank you for this tutorial, you just saved me so much time

[@gamerpoets]

happy it helped = )

[@W.A.-Linux]

I know how to use loot, but big like for the video, Nice video bro, I love this channel.

[@gamerpoets]

thanks man = )

[@Runeify00]

Great Video!!!! This will be spammed among the discords across the web.

[@gamerpoets]

😉 thanks man

[@DustDragon]

Exactly at the right moment I was working on modding Skyrim from scratch. Yes, sir, please, I'd like a more advanced tutorial on how the hell I can make TOOL work =D

[@gamerpoets]

After i do a dyndolod advanced vid = )

[@DustDragon]

@@gamerpoets You're the hero of us all who're trying to make our Skyrim stay the best game ever TwT

[@megaman-k3d]

your the best explanation i salute you