Nordic...ish - A TrueHUD preset based on Nordic UI
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #35 of 141 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Nordic UI is awesome.
True Directional Movement is awesome.
Nordic UI has a patch for True Directional Movement's UI elements.
TDM split its UI elements into a new mod called TrueHUD, which has even more features and is also awesome!
Nordic UI's patch doesn't affect TrueHUD, and is now incompatible with TDM (due to the UI elements being removed from the newest version). This is not awesome. :(
This is my attempt to rectify the above. Most of the preset is tweaking color values in TrueHUD's MCM as well as porting what HUD elements I could from Nordic UI into TrueHUD using JPEXS and Inkscape, and improvising the rest. I'm not as skilled with these tools as dopesan or Ershin (hence the "ish" in the title), but I feel what I have at least invokes Nordic's style while keeping most of the functionality TrueHUD offers.
Also, this is my first published mod, please be gentle
INSTALLATION
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[]Install TrueHUD and all of its requirements.
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]Download my preset.[]Install my preset with your mod manager of choice.
[]Make sure the preset is activated and that its files overwrite any conflicting files from TrueHUD.
[]Make sure that the TrueHUD.ini file in my preset overwrites any other versions of that file in your load order. In the case of Mod Organizer 2, the file will be generated in the overwrite folder at the very bottom of the left-hand panel. Either move or delete that file so that my ini settings will load.
[]Enjoy! :)
FAQ
Q: How do I get the icons shown in the bottom-right of your screenshot?
A: Download the Widget and A Matter of Time mods. Then download and install the ESO Dark preset from Customizable UI Replacer to retexture those mods' icons. Then install Nordic UI afterwards so that its compass textures overwrite CUR's.
Q: Will you make a patch for Dear Diary/Paper HUD/Modem UI/-insert mod here-?
A: Most likely, no, either because I don't use those mods or because their authors have publicly announced that they're working on a patch.
Let me be more direct: I don't take requests, and whatever patches I do or do not make I will get around to on my own time. And frankly, I've been asked to make a Dear Diary Dark Mode patch so many times, I'm half-convinced never to do it out of sheer pettiness. >:(
Q: How do I change the colors/move the shout icons around/move the boss bar to the top or bottom of the screen/etc?
A: Check TrueHUD's MCM. There are options there for the player HUD to separate the health/magicka/stamina bars from the new shout meter, change when they pop up, their color, etc.
Please don't ask guidance/troubleshooting questions ab
A TrueHUD preset that emulates the popular Nordic UI aesthetic, offering a cohesive HUD overhaul for Skyrim players. With 10,894 endorsements and 2.9 million downloads, it's a community favorite for those seeking a clean, immersive interface without the full Nordic UI mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (10,894 endorsements) – this is a proven preset
- Massive adoption (2.9M downloads) – clearly fills a need
- Gives you that Nordic UI look without the full mod – perfect if you want just the HUD
⚠️ Cons
- Requires TrueHUD as a dependency – you'll need to install that first
- Last updated in 2022 – may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other HUD mods
For Skyrim players who love the Nordic UI aesthetic but want a lighter alternative or already use TrueHUD. If you're a UI tinkerer looking to customize your HUD without overhauling everything, this preset is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer default UI or want a full UI overhaul mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure TrueHUD is installed and active before adding this preset – it won't work without it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install the preset – it'll handle file placement correctly.
- Check your load order – the preset should load after TrueHUD to override its settings properly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- AceAmir SwitchbackModding and urbon
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Downloads
- 2,926,357
- Endorsements
- 10,894
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 2/7/2022
- Updated
- 8/22/2022
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