# NimmerSky Body, Character Visuals & Animation Foundation Stack
# Created: 2026-03-21
# Updated: 2026-03-21
# Purpose: Complete character visual overhaul - bodies, heads, skins, hair, animations

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SECTION 11.2: SKELETON - PHYSICS
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XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended
XP32 Maximum Skeleton lite
XPMSSE Spazzing Skeleton and Corpse Fix
XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended - Fixed Scripts
Optimised Scripts for XPMSSE
Faster HDT-SMP
SMP-NPC crash fix

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SECTION 11.3.1: BODY - HEAD - FACIAL FEATURES
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## Bodies
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# Female
CBBE 3BA (3BBB)                              # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/30174
                                             # Industry standard, SMP/CBPC switchable in-game

# Male
HIMBO (Highly Improved Male Body Overhaul)   # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/46311
                                             # BodySlide workflow, SE-native
The New Gentleman (TNG)                      # Modern schlongs, no DLL issues, OStim-ready

## High Poly Head
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High Poly Head                               # https://vectorplexis.com/files/file/283-high-poly-head/
                                             # Foundation - get from VectorPlexus
High Poly Heads for All AE Content           # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/72555
                                             # Patches for CC NPCs
Expressive Facegen Morphs                    # Better facial animations with HPH

## Eyes
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# PICK ONE:
Improved Eye Model                           # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/59099
                                             # Anatomically correct, separate lashes/lacrimal
                                             # HPH patch included in FOMOD - USE IT!
# OR
Eyes of Beauty                               # Classic choice, widely supported
# OR
Starsight Eyes                               # If using High Poly Skyrim Plus bundle

## Brows
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Hvergelmir's Aesthetics - Brows              # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/1062
Hvergelmir Brows for High Poly Head          # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/38493
                                             # REQUIRED! Without this = clipping on HPH

## Lips
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# PICK ONE:
Seductive Lips HD SE Edition                 # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4864
                                             # HD tintmasks, natural shiny look
# OR
High Poly Head SMP Lips                      # Schaken-Mods - physics lips (requires SMP configured)

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SECTION 11.3.2: SKIN - TATTOO - MAKEUP
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## Skins
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# Female
Diamond Skin                                 # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/45718
                                             # Smooth, 4K, poreless beautiful look

# Male
BnP - Male Skin                              # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/65402
                                             # Semi-realistic, HIMBO-native, author recommended

## Warpaints
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Vanilla Warpaints Absolution                 # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/20751
                                             # 2K/4K HD, RaceMenu support, ALL races including beasts
                                             # Get: RaceMenu All in One version

## Overlays (RaceMenu)
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Community Overlays 1 (0-30)                  # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/22487
                                             # ~110 overlays: tattoos, bodypaints, scales, blood
Community Overlays 2 (31-50)                 # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/26224
                                             # ~95 overlays: runes, occult markings, feathers
                                             # Get CBBE versions for 3BA compatibility

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SECTION 11.3.3: HAIR - BEARDS - EXTRA
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## SMP Hair (Physics)
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KS Hairdos - HDT SMP (Physics)               # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/31300
                                             # Main female physics hair pack
KS Hairdos - HDT SMP - Unisex                # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/37502
                                             # Makes KS hairs available to males
KS Hairdos HDT SMP - For Khajiit             # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/170525
                                             # 93 physics hairs fitted for Khajiit!

## Beards
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Hvergelmir's Aesthetics - Beards             # Matches the brows style
Salt and Wind - Rough Hair                   # Optional weathered/rugged look

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SECTION 11 - BEAST RACES (Argonian & Khajiit)
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## REFERENCE GUIDE
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Katie's Personal Beast Race Aesthetics Guide # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/155011
                                             # SPECIFICALLY for CBBE 3BA + HIMBO users!
                                             # Use this to pick compatible beast textures

## Argonian
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Flawn's Vanilla Argonians Redux              # Recommended in Katie's guide, many options

## Khajiit
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# Check Katie's guide for current recommendations
# CoverKhajiits historically popular but check compatibility

## Beast Claws
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Better Claws and Gauntlets SSE               # Base mod
Better Claws - CBBE Bodyslide Conversion     # Required for 3BA compatibility

## Beast Body Morphs
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Bestial Beast Races SE                       # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/20798
                                             # Makes Argonians/Khajiit less humanoid
                                             # Compatible with all armor/body mods

## Beast Overlays
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Beast Race Bodypaints SE                     # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/20446
                                             # 54 face paints + 101 body paints
                                             # Themed for Argonian & Khajiit

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SECTION 14: ANIMATION FOUNDATIONS
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## Anim Foundations
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Offset Movement Animation - Nemesis - Modders Resource
Horse Mount and Dismount Double Sound Fix
No More Swimming In Air - Fixed Floating SwimIdle
Open Animation Replacer
Open Animation Replacer - IED Conditions
Open Animation Replacer - Math Plugin
Backpack Repositioner
True Directional Movement - Modernized Third Person Gameplay
True Directional Movement - Diagonal Sprinting Fix

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INSTALL ORDER NOTES
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1. SKELETON FIRST (11.2)
   - XPMSSE is the foundation everything attaches to
   - HDT-SMP fixes before bodies use physics

2. BODIES (11.3.1)
   - CBBE 3BA / HIMBO+TNG
   - These need skeleton to attach to

3. HIGH POLY HEAD (11.3.1)
   - Install HPH
   - Then ALL the patches (eyes, brows) or you get clipping!

4. SKINS (11.3.2)
   - Diamond / BnP wrap the body meshes
   - Warpaints & overlays layer on top

5. HAIR (11.3.3)
   - SMP hair needs HDT-SMP working
   - Configure body collisions or hair clips through body!

6. BEAST RACES
   - Use Katie's guide for compatible textures
   - Beast overlays after base textures

7. ANIMATION FOUNDATIONS (14.x)
   - OAR, TDM move the skeleton
   - Pandora output goes to 17.4

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FOMOD NOTES
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CBBE 3BA:
  - Physics: SMP recommended (can switch to CBPC in-game)
  - Underwear: Your preference

HIMBO:
  - Recommended textures: BnP (we're using this)

Improved Eye Model:
  - Resolution: 4K/2K recommended
  - GET THE HIGH POLY HEAD PATCH!

Hvergelmir Brows HPH:
  - This is an ESP replacer, needs original Hvergelmir Brows installed

Vanilla Warpaints Absolution:
  - Get: RaceMenu All in One (covers all races)
  - Resolution: 4K if you have VRAM

Community Overlays:
  - Get: CBBE version (compatible with 3BA)

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