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nimmersky/nimmersky_body_anim_stack.txt
dafit d3e5df29b9 feat: add NimmerSky modlist foundation 
- Visions of Vaermina reference list parsed into sections
- Community Shaders guide with PGPatcher setup
- Body/animation stack documentation
- CSV/ODS tracking spreadsheets

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# 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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