My Minimalistic AutoSave Mod

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,195 endorsements) 📥 73,179 downloads 📌 v5.1 📅 8/11/2020
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By VanKorno · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/20/2025 📅 Created: 8/11/2020
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #16 of 45 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I've made this mod for myself. I wanted to have less MCM-menus, less unnecessary functionality, just a minimalistic auto-save mod with a simple script and reasonable autosave conditions.

AutoSave conditions:

- if not in battle;

- if not moving or rotating;

- if having more than 5% HP;

- if not attacking, blocking, aiming with a bow;

- not during the first minutes after loading the game (upon loading, the countdown restarts);

- if not in a menu (there might be some exceptions);

- if not knocked, restrained, not in a scene...

- if not riding a mount (including flying)

If conditions are not met, the autosave event doesn't get skipped. It will be triggered soon after the conditions are met. (Accept when you are in a dialogue with an NPC, outside of a scene, or in some unique menus. In this case Autosave might get skipped and will happen only after another full interval of chosen 'min.between saves')

Without add-ons in the optional files (SE), the minimum time between auto-saves is 4 minutes.

Use the optional files to change the time between saves or if you know how to use SSEEdit, you can change:

- the minimum time between saves (aaakG_Minutes_between_saves);

- which save should be a normal save (aaakG_Which_save_is_regular) (set to 0 to disable this type of saves)

(see the picture at the top)

After changing the values, you'll see the change after the first or second save (with the old values).

How to disable vanilla auto-saves:

Do it in the settings menu, or in SkyrimPrefs.ini set these values to 0:

bSaveOnPause

bSaveOnTravel

bSaveOnWait

bSaveOnRest

But leave bDisableAutoSave in Skyrim.ini at 0, because we don't want to disable the auto-save events completely.

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My Minimalistic AutoSave Mod adds time-based smart auto-saves to the game, with every sixth save being a normal save. It checks conditions that other auto-save mods ignore, offering a lightweight alternative for players seeking more reliable save management.

✨ Key Features

Time-based auto-saves trigger automatically at set intervals.
Every sixth save is a normal save, preserving a full save point.
Checks conditions ignored by other auto-save mods, improving save reliability.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,195 endorsements and 73k downloads.
  • Lightweight and minimalistic—doesn't bloat your save system.
  • Smart conditions prevent overwriting important progress.

⚠️ Cons

  • May conflict with other auto-save mods that also modify save behavior.
  • No detailed documentation on exactly which conditions are checked.
  • Last updated in February 2025—could be outdated for newer game versions.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want a simple, reliable auto-save system without extra bloat. If you're tired of losing progress due to dumb auto-saves, this is for you. Skip if you prefer manual saving or already use a comprehensive save manager.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to disable other auto-save mods to avoid conflicts.
  • Test the mod in a new save to see how the save intervals feel.
  • Check the mod's settings (if any) to adjust save frequency to your liking.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
VanKorno
Version
5.1
Downloads
73,179
Endorsements
1,195
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
8/11/2020
Updated
2/20/2025

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