Dear Diary - Paper SkyUI Menus Replacer SE

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (16,962 endorsements) 📥 1.7M downloads 📌 v3.0.6 📅 1/29/2019
⚪ Last updated 2021

By uranreactor · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 10/31/2021 📅 Created: 1/29/2019
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #82 of 141 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Skyrim SE | Skyrim LE | Enderal | Enderal SE | Skyrim VR

This is the paper interface replacer for almost all SkyUI menus (and most of those UI elemets that are not covered by SkyUI).

1. Install with mod manager, just follow the FOMOD installer instructions and choose whatever you like. I don't support manual installation.

2. After installation you can open the file interface\deardiary\config.txt for enabling-disabling some options and to set transparency if you need it. There is detailed description for every option in that file.

For Skyrim SE 1. 6+ versions:

Install Main Menu Patch and overwrite Dear Diary with it.

For Skyrim SE 1. 6. 1130+ versions:

Install Widescreen Scale Removed for 1-6-1130 and higher.

Install Dear Diary DM and Paper Difficulty Persistence Fixes, select file Dear Diary Paper Persistence Fix, overwrite Dear Diary with it.

Completely safe to install / uninstall / update mid-game (of course if using any modern mod manager).

It's a big section, but don't be afraid...

Dear Diary is compatible with most mods, some mods are redundant (Dear Diary has the same functions included), and even "incompatible" mods may be used without any issue if you let them overwrite Dear Diary files, they just won't have a paper look or the UI will be visually inconsistent.

General rule:

Let Dear Diary overwrite EVERYTHING

unless stated otherwise

SkyUI 5. 2SE by SkyUI Team

Redundant / included / included similar functionality: 

Wider MCM Menu by uranreactor (Dear Diary's MCM replacer is based on Wider MCM Menu opt. 1)

Favorite Things by uranreactor (Dear Diary has favorites menu option with extended list)

Remove QuickSave Button from SkyUI System Menu by uranreactor

SkyUI Flashing Savegame Fix by ousnius

Immersive Bookreading and Lockpicking by Wirodeu (option in config.txt)

Immersive Loading Icon by Aurora555

Immersive Old Map Main Menu Replacer by Cdnas

Lockpick Pro (KenMOD) by Kenney (option in config.txt)

Better Messagebox Controls by ecirbaf

60 FPS Interface by Wirodeu or any other similar mod

Complete Widescreen Fix by Daisuke (install for Dialogue and Race menus if you need it and let Dear Diary overwrite it)

SkyUI - Survival Mode Integ

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Dear Diary is a Skyrim Special Edition mod that replaces the default interface with a paper-themed design, adding quality-of-life improvements. With 16,962 endorsements and 1.7 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a fresh, immersive UI overhaul.

✨ Key Features

Replaces Skyrim's interface with a paper-style design
Includes quality-of-life improvements
High community approval with 16,962 endorsements
Over 1.7 million downloads indicate widespread use

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 16,962 endorsements and 1.7M downloads
  • Gives Skyrim a unique, hand-drawn paper look that fits the game's aesthetic
  • Adds QoL tweaks that make menus easier to navigate

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches
  • Requires a mod manager for proper installation, which might be a hurdle for newbies
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a fresh, immersive UI without overhauling gameplay. Perfect for roleplayers and mod enthusiasts who appreciate hand-crafted aesthetics. Skip if you prefer the vanilla interface or want functional UI overhauls like SkyUI.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes with other UI mods.
  • If you're using SkyUI, this mod replaces it, so make sure to disable SkyUI to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
uranreactor
Version
3.0.6
Downloads
1,692,542
Endorsements
16,962
Category
User Interface
Created
1/29/2019
Updated
10/31/2021

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