Animated Ships - Realistic Nord Ships Patch

⭐ ⭐ (427 endorsements) 📥 125,190 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 9/2/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By WillOhTheWisp · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/2/2024 📅 Created: 9/2/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Animated Ships Find it →
7📦 DK's Realistic Nord Ships Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #107 of 345 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Replaces the ships from Animated Ships with the models from DK's Realistic Nord Ships. Plugin flagged as ESL.

Compatibility

  • []Not compatible with mods that edit the textures or meshes of the animated ships

Known Issues

  • []The collision on some of the narrow route ships will cause the player to slowly slip back if camera is in contact with the collision

    []Some NPC will clip through the roof of the longboats that have been scaled down

Future Plans

  • []Integrate additional ships from DeviantKaled's Ships & Boats Resource

Credits

  • []Vicn for Animated Ships

    []DeviantKaled and JPSteel2 for DK's Realistic Nord Ships SSE

    []Polykobus for Hold Capital Symbol Vectors

    []Kalilies for KS Hairs (used for Katariah figurehead)

    []PraedythXVI for Unique Skulls HD (used for crown on Katariah figurehead)

Tools Used

  • []NifSkope

    []Outfit Studio

    []Creation Kit

  • xEdit

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This patch swaps the ship models from the Animated Ships mod with the higher-quality models from DK's Realistic Nord Ships, giving players a more realistic look for their in-game vessels. It's a simple compatibility patch for those who want the best of both mods.

✨ Key Features

Replaces Animated Ships' models with DK's Realistic Nord Ships models
Compatibility patch for two popular ship mods

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid endorsement count (427) shows it's trusted by the community
  • Huge download numbers (125k) mean it's widely used and tested
  • Gives you the realism of DK's ships without losing Animated Ships' functionality

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires both Animated Ships and Realistic Nord Ships to work, so it's not standalone
  • Only changes ship models—if you wanted new textures or animations, this isn't it
  • Compatibility risk if either base mod updates and changes their file structure
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who already use Animated Ships and want the more realistic look of DK's Realistic Nord Ships without sacrificing the animated features. Skip if you don't use both mods or if you're happy with the default ship visuals.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have both base mods installed before adding this patch, and load the patch after them in your mod order.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily toggle this patch on/off if you need to troubleshoot.
  • Check the mod's posts section for any updates or compatibility notes from the author.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
WillOhTheWisp
Version
1.0
Downloads
125,190
Endorsements
427
Category
Models and Textures
Created
9/2/2024
Updated
9/2/2024

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