Papyrus MessageBox - SKSE NG
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #4 of 23 Modders Resources mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Papyrus MessageBox
IF THIS IS A DEPENDENCY OF A MOD, SIMPLY INSTALL USING A MOD MANAGER.
THE DOCUMENTATION BELOW IS FOR MOD AUTHORS <3
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Check out my video tutorials teaching how to create your own SKSE plugins in C++ at https://youtube.com/SkyrimScripting
And my brand new website https://skyrim.dev/ where I hope to add helpful documentation for creators of SKSE plugins <3
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As a mod author, I always hated creating Message objects in Creation Kit, just so I could have some gosh darned text and buttons!
Well, no more, I say! No more!
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Thanks to the wonderful library CommonLibSSE, it was easy to make it so you can use Papyrus to Show() MessageBoxes with whatever text you want and with whatever buttons you want. All without Creation Kit.
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The Papyrus functions are well-documented, simply use the SkyMessage script's functions from your editor of choice.
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The source code can be found at https://github.com/SkyrimScripting/MessageBox
It uses CommonLibSSE-NG to be compatible with: SE, AE, VR, and GOG
The mod is released under the Zero-Clause BSD (0BSD) LICENSE (basically, you can do whatever you want with it!)
Permission to use, copy, modify, and/or distribute this software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby granted.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
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Bugs and issues should be reported via GitHub at https://github.com/SkyrimScripting/MessageBox/issues
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Below are the 4 most common scenarios:
[*]Showing a MessageBox with hard-coded string button names + getting the name of the button which was pressed
Papyrus MessageBox - SKSE NG is a modder's resource that adds a Papyrus function to display custom message boxes without requiring an .esp file. It has 961 endorsements and 391,705 downloads, last updated in January 2023, making it a popular tool for Skyrim modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge adoption with 961 endorsements and nearly 400k downloads — clearly a go-to for modders.
- No .esp means less load order clutter and fewer conflicts.
- Simple one-line function call makes it easy to integrate into your own mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or SKSE versions.
- Requires SKSE NG, so players using the original SKSE or older game versions will need to switch.
- As a modder's resource, it's useless for players who don't create or edit mods.
For Skyrim mod authors who want to add custom message boxes to their mods without the hassle of creating a full plugin. If you're a player just looking to install mods, this isn't for you — skip unless you're diving into mod development.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest SKSE NG installed, not the classic SKSE, or the function won't work.
- Test your message box in a clean save to avoid conflicts with other mods that might override UI scripts.
- If you're using a mod manager, install this like any other mod, but remember it's a resource — you'll need to call the function from your own scripts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- mrowrpurr
- Version
- v1.0.0
- Downloads
- 391,705
- Endorsements
- 961
- Category
- Modders Resources
- Created
- 1/27/2023
- Updated
- 1/27/2023
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