Quick Guide: How To Use Mod Organizer 2 in 2024.

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  • @justyce_yt
    @justyce_yt 8 місяців тому +39

    0:00 - Intro
    0:43 - Skyrim Data Folder(s)
    2:26 - Installing MO2
    4:07 - Looking at MO2 (Layout)
    4:52 - Right-Hand Window Tabs
    6:12 - MO2 Folder
    7:00 - Installing a Mod Through Mod Manager
    8:02 - Installing a Mod Manually
    8:41 - Managing Your Mods (Load Order)
    9:32 - Get Skyrim 🏃‍♂️ing (.exe's)
    10:45 - Skyking's Full MO2 (Advanced Organization)
    12:28 - Tweaking .ini's
    13:14 - Outro

    • @nielsdejong
      @nielsdejong Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for making this! I had a question though: Is the process at 9:32 necesarry? Doesn't it work automatically when you have the mods installed and you run the main program? I looked up another guide, and they didn't mention this process there. Could you clarify this for me? Is this necesarry after all? Or is this if you want to use a special exe version?

  • @LizByTheSword
    @LizByTheSword 8 місяців тому +14

    Thanks for the detailed video! I now have a much better understanding of MO2 (which has always intimidated me a bit) and discovered I had been doing a couple of things wrong. How you explained it makes modding feel very simple and approachable.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  8 місяців тому +4

      Thanks, Liz. Let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns and I'll try to help out quickly or find someone who can.

    • @LizByTheSword
      @LizByTheSword 8 місяців тому +1

      @@The-Skyking Thank you!

  • @chrisanders713
    @chrisanders713 8 місяців тому +17

    Great tip with the backup button. I actually never knew that.

  • @bugra-tek
    @bugra-tek 13 днів тому

    I loved this video, how you explain everything and your voice is so understandabely calm.Thank for all the infos

  • @joelovell9654
    @joelovell9654 Місяць тому

    Thank you so very much! I've used MO2 for a while now. I recently did a OS re install, It has been a while since I setup MO2 so i thought I'd watch some vids, I like the way you explained things & there is some things i didn't know. The one thing I found frustrating & time consuming was i had installed a new mod & was checking or changing the loads order, was wading through the entire list of mods! When I saw your mod list i thought "OMG It's so neat!" I'm definitely doing that! Thanks again!

  • @BricksFive
    @BricksFive 21 день тому

    You made this so easy!! I really appreciate all of your help. Subscribed!

  • @8uk0
    @8uk0 4 місяці тому +1

    I love your kindergarten explanation really helped!. Thank you so much man i really appreciate it! :D

  • @the_Karma_Jockey
    @the_Karma_Jockey 2 місяці тому +2

    I am trying to get mentally prepared to switch from Vortex to MO2. Thank you for this helpful how to guide.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  2 місяці тому +1

      Just hit me up on discord if you get any issues or have any questions.

  • @raughboy188
    @raughboy188 4 місяці тому +3

    MO2 is my favourite mod manager for skyrim. I recommend that if you're not modding multiple games use portable version because if you run out of space you can just move everything and if you have to format system partition everything in portable mo2 remains intact. I also recommend that when you're installing mods make sure that biggest texture replacers are near the bottom of load order and smallest at the top because it helps a lot with performance. What i said here comes from my own experience.

  • @igavinwood
    @igavinwood 8 місяців тому +1

    Always a joy to watch you SkyKing. Coming back to Skyrim after a break and relearning how to mod. Just making certain I have the basics straight and no better place to go then to a known and respected modder. Hoping you'll do a follow up to this with a review of stable versions of Skyrim and what you think is worth having.
    Good luck with those pesky Kahjiits. I wonder how they don't rip holes in the fabric and contain themselves from climbing the curtains? :)

  • @traeborboston3652
    @traeborboston3652 22 дні тому

    THANK YOU!! Love from Indiana

  • @macjcb2724
    @macjcb2724 2 місяці тому +2

    It's funny people say this one is harder to use than vortex when i've tried getting vortrex working for years and it never worked. First attempt using MO2m after watching this video and i'm up to a 70 mod load order. Thank you for this video.

    • @joshuaharte3991
      @joshuaharte3991 18 днів тому

      Yep there deluded mate mo2s always been the way to mod Skyrim vortex half the time fucks the load order takes the piss to change it mo2s deffo easier to use after getting used to it 👍🏻

  • @seanms35
    @seanms35 5 місяців тому +2

    Side note: great wallpaper!

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  5 місяців тому +2

      Thank you! I made it years ago in photoshop.

  • @hmaiusculooinimitavel3705
    @hmaiusculooinimitavel3705 2 місяці тому

    I really wish all UA-cam tutorials were like yours. The only problem I had was that my MO2 had a previous SKSE executable. I was to give up, then watched your video and it really helped me understand the MO and to just create another SKSE64 executable. Many thanks.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  2 місяці тому +1

      Awesome! Did you get everything working? If you have any issues, et me know.

  • @aiko_here.0_0
    @aiko_here.0_0 10 днів тому

    Thank you , you helped a lot

  • @eliasfrosi4566
    @eliasfrosi4566 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the tutorial. Very helpfull!

  • @Smoking_Tiger
    @Smoking_Tiger 8 місяців тому +4

    I did NOT know MO2 had a built in .ini editor. I've been manually navigating to them through Windows File Explorer this entire time... 0_o

  • @somethingclever3846
    @somethingclever3846 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks a lot man! I really needed an updated tutorial for MO2; I am making the jump from Vortex because stuff wasn't working due to it's various automated functions 🤢

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  6 місяців тому

      Awesome! If you need any help, hit us up on discord.

    • @somethingclever3846
      @somethingclever3846 6 місяців тому

      @@The-Skyking Wow ok awesome I appreciate it

    • @somethingclever3846
      @somethingclever3846 5 місяців тому

      @@The-Skyking Hey I actually do need help with something. I was trying to reach out through discord, but I can't seem to get permission to use the "General" discussion tab. Could you help with that first?

  • @nbrig933
    @nbrig933 4 місяці тому

    awesome vid!

  • @Dr_Diaz
    @Dr_Diaz День тому

    Why when I download the mods it doesn't show up in the load order? Instead, it tells me a version already exist, but there is nothing in my load order.

  • @caiocanuto-n6j
    @caiocanuto-n6j 5 місяців тому

    thank you so much. great video.

  • @Silliel
    @Silliel 4 місяці тому +1

    Is it recommended to install MO2 near to where you have Skyrim installed? I have in on D: and I saw you installing it in C: and I was wondering if I install it in C: if that could generate some issues. Thanks for the guide, this feels less overwhelming compared to other guides I've seen, I was thinking about giving up modding (it's my first time modding something and I don't want to have a ton of mods, just some little ones) but your guide makes it feel a lot more doable.

  • @randomrants148
    @randomrants148 4 дні тому +1

    Hey, I just switched Vortex to MO2 but MO2 isn't popping up on nexus how to fix it.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  4 дні тому

      The link is in the description.
      Also, Nexus search sucks. In your search engine of choice, look for mod organizer 2 and you'll see the nexus link.

    • @randomrants148
      @randomrants148 4 дні тому

      @@The-Skyking I tried that but I can try that again.

  • @zlostnypopolnik
    @zlostnypopolnik 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi...
    1:05 Why do you specifically keep it as clean as you can? Is it just your sense of order behind it or does it have a specific effect on the functioning of the programs? I had a debate on this topic with one modder and he said that the functioning of the program does not depend on the "purity" of the library.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  8 місяців тому +1

      Because I make mods in my data folder and that's a good way to get confused and mess a lot of things up.
      Also I think any thing in the data folder ovewrites whats in MO2 so you can factor it into your LO in MO2.

    • @zlostnypopolnik
      @zlostnypopolnik 8 місяців тому

      @@The-Skyking OK, thanks for the reply.

    • @muspavenus8925
      @muspavenus8925 8 місяців тому

      I think MO2 overwrites the data folder, but there isn't much point installing anything to the data folder that isn't specified that it needs to go there as with MO2 you can organise things more neatly and enable or disable as you want. I make mod in MO2 so I can keep all of the files in the same place just for that mod, I wouldn't necessarily remember that one random mesh I used that I kept in the data folder when I upload so this helps make sure no files are missing.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  8 місяців тому

      @@muspavenus8925 that's why I love mo2 and keeping the data folder clean because when I make mods, it's easier and cleaner.

  • @floor_tank_shanks4194
    @floor_tank_shanks4194 Місяць тому

    13:15
    So, an issue I have, I was under the assumption you can modify the size of your Console Commands Window through the .ini files. You mentioned that you can add custom lines in the .ini.?
    Like, could I plant in:
    (Menu)
    Whatever code is to adjust)
    Without running into hiccups? Is that sometho yoi can just do? And if so, it wont cause any hiccups or backtracking to fix?

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  Місяць тому +2

      I've never changed console command window size. There are mods on Nexus pertaining to console. I'd check those out. Just search console.

  • @TheRogueArcher
    @TheRogueArcher 12 днів тому

    it will allow me to move the left side to get them in order but it will not let me do the right it keeps saying drag and drops only supported when sorting priority or by mode index. I am trying to get the FNIS to the btm it is above OSA & others which in turn when i load the game it says FNIS has shut down or can not be found which is making my character T POSE,... or if the character is not froze. it will move but it will only side as a stick man, not walk or run but the other NPC's can move and do other things . and when I hit the cntrl key my follower will crotch down but my character dont do nothing.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  12 днів тому

      Priority should be arranged numerically from 0-4 for Skyrim.esm and the DLC and those should be at the top of the right pane. Click the priority column header to sort it.

    • @TheRogueArcher
      @TheRogueArcher 12 днів тому

      @@The-Skyking i do not have that option on the right pane, the right pane has plug ins, archives, data, downloads the middle pane has conflicts, flags, category, version, priority, and as for the left pane i have no idea what it does

    • @TheRogueArcher
      @TheRogueArcher 12 днів тому

      i dont know how i did it but fnis is at the btm now, but i am still not being able move walk or run it is only a stick man that slides / glides across tht screen after starting a new game

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  12 днів тому

      you need to run pandora or nemesis to install the animations. Just youtube modding skyrim or installing skyrim animations. I'm just showing you how to use MO2, not how to mod Skyrim.

  • @selinabirkin1344
    @selinabirkin1344 15 днів тому

    When I click mod manager download, nothing happens.

  • @emilycolon7525
    @emilycolon7525 Місяць тому

    My mod organizer does NOT let me manually organize my load order. How do I organize my load order??

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  Місяць тому

      You can't drag and drop? If you're running an app from MO2 or the game, it locks MO2 also. So unlock it if you have an app open.

  • @chichelaquiche6865
    @chichelaquiche6865 9 днів тому

    hey there, great video
    however i have an issue since a certain while that is i dont have the main plugins. the unmanaged / DLC things.
    they were at first but for some reasons got deleted. and i dont find any way to get them back, which is bad because i apparently cant run skyrim without it

  • @yoldog5982
    @yoldog5982 Місяць тому

    I don't have a download folder or a mods folder in my mo2 folder...

  • @capnhatrick4402
    @capnhatrick4402 Місяць тому

    A streamer I watch has an old modlist that I think would be cool to try out. I have an excel sheet with all mods listed with links to nexus. The problem is, there are hundreds of them. Is there any way to import this list directly into MO2 yet?

  • @phantomjynxx1566
    @phantomjynxx1566 19 днів тому

    I have reinstalled MO2 twice now and I still cannot launch skyrim using it. whether it be any available option on MO2, clicking run will have MO2 lock for a bit as it tries to launch, and then promptly unlocks as it fails. This is with or without mod installed (just trying it with JK's Skyrim cause thats the one I think I want the most). Any tips for a new modder?

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  19 днів тому

      Make sure MO2 is pointed to your Skyrim.exe file. Also run the game first using skyrimlauncher.exe to finish installation of the game.

    • @phantomjynxx1566
      @phantomjynxx1566 19 днів тому

      @@The-Skyking Both have been done (I've been so frustrated that I've played vanilla up to level 30)

  • @CallMeSwiper
    @CallMeSwiper 3 місяці тому

    Im finna give up I had just finished installing everything and tried launching skse and it said directory not found so I click the wrench and screwdriver and clicked on my mod folder and everything disappeared. I don’t know what I need to do

  • @s0l3.
    @s0l3. Місяць тому

    I have a problem.
    My esps wont activate automatically. If I activate them manually they're getting deactivated as soon as I start Skyrim with the SKSE loader.
    When I start Skyrim with the normal launcher it does work, but SKSE isn't running.
    Can you help me?

  • @xp1254
    @xp1254 Місяць тому

    Hi loved your explanataion. I also wanted to ask something about unmanged mod which i downloaded from creation club store, they are loading before master files under "Mod name" tab . So should i leave them or push them downward after cc mods or somewhere else?

  • @jakeshootsstuff8187
    @jakeshootsstuff8187 13 днів тому

    "Once your esp's are in an orded ya like them"
    How do I get there?

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  13 днів тому

      Not sure I understand

    • @jakeshootsstuff8187
      @jakeshootsstuff8187 13 днів тому

      @The-Skyking organizing the install list from the plug ins list

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  13 днів тому

      @@jakeshootsstuff8187 You just drag and drop them in any order you want.

    • @jakeshootsstuff8187
      @jakeshootsstuff8187 13 днів тому

      @The-Skyking isn't plug in order just as important if not more due to conflicts?

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  13 днів тому

      @@jakeshootsstuff8187 I put my esp's in the same order as my mods. Get a separator mod to help know where to put things easier and understand what your mods do to understand where to put them. For instance, you don't want SMIM overwriting all of your texture/mesh mods, etc. This is why looking at other's load orders, reading description page, and understanding each mod is important.

  • @randomrants148
    @randomrants148 4 дні тому

    There is pugin where it says 12 eyes brow for female is that part of the game?

  • @marymuir8735
    @marymuir8735 5 місяців тому

    not the latest version of MO2, mine looks different from this, and that makes it hard to find what you are talking about!

  • @nexxupl96
    @nexxupl96 4 місяці тому

    why when I start the game the screen freezes in the menu with white squares instead of text

  • @Babyboomer_59
    @Babyboomer_59 2 місяці тому

    Though this video is helpful I was hoping it would direct where to actually get the latest version of MO2 assuming I'm not only playing Skyrim but other games as well such as FO4. I searched and normally obtain from the gethub but since there's so many other areas and locations I'm not even sure if that's updated. Seems as though Nexus doesn't have a MO2 version under FO4.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  2 місяці тому

      That link is the full MO2. When you install it, you tell it for what games you want it to effect.

    • @Babyboomer_59
      @Babyboomer_59 2 місяці тому

      @@The-Skyking I figured it out, I just wanted to make sure I had an updated version. Yes the version under Skyrim worked.

  • @oken-realm2098
    @oken-realm2098 18 днів тому

    Where do i put the skse folder it said it doesn't come with skyrim and i have to download it separately in the video you already had it in the library howd you do that?

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  18 днів тому

      This will help you - ua-cam.com/video/cCNS5tKyq-Y/v-deo.html

  • @punknoodles0
    @punknoodles0 2 місяці тому

    I installed MO2 and it worked once and thus far, only once. Now it just creates .dmp files.
    Can anyone offer any advice please?

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  Місяць тому +1

      Im not too sure what's going on. You can ask on their mod page on Nexus.

    • @punknoodles0
      @punknoodles0 Місяць тому

      @The-Skyking Ok, I'll try there. Thank you!

  • @mattypetes1969
    @mattypetes1969 4 місяці тому

    Right off the bat I can say that when I start downloading a mod from nexus MO2 does not show it downloading on the side

  • @tk64681
    @tk64681 Місяць тому

    I started moding Starfield with Vortex but now that I picked up Skyrim again for PC can I also use MO2 for Skyrim and Vortex for Starfield?

  • @twkearsley
    @twkearsley 3 місяці тому

    I reinstalled Mo2 but its automatically set to starfield whenever I launch it, Ive clean re-installed skyrim but dont know how to add skyrim to Mo2?

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  Місяць тому

      I've never had that problem, you might have to add a profile or reinstall MO2 again and select Skyrim SE as your game.

  • @WhiteWolf-di2nh
    @WhiteWolf-di2nh Місяць тому

    can u clarify how do we install mods that are in BAIN format?

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  Місяць тому

      BAIN installer folder structures conform to standards. There is likely a MO plugin for BAIN Wizards, but I never saw the need. FOMOD is the current standard, and BAIN can be installed using MO's installer helper with drag/drop. Do you have an example of what you are trying to do?

    • @WhiteWolf-di2nh
      @WhiteWolf-di2nh Місяць тому

      @@The-Skyking yes it's a mod with multiple choices to choose from, but i am not sure how to install it . ican send a picture if u have discord or just tell me where to send it

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  Місяць тому

      @@WhiteWolf-di2nh Discord link is in the description.

  • @kisham
    @kisham 5 місяців тому

    Please help, not installed or portable instances are working, even with the antivirus disabled.

  • @xen6142
    @xen6142 3 місяці тому

    When I download a mod from nexus it doesnt appear in my downloads tab in mo2 does anyone know why ?

  • @pokeboysyt940
    @pokeboysyt940 6 місяців тому

    When i downloaded it it doesnt show just the 3 DLC's and the other 2 but 77 total files most of them (74) "Creation Club: 《something》"
    Could anyone help?

    • @pokeboysyt940
      @pokeboysyt940 6 місяців тому

      I just found out it's from the anniversary edition.... do I have to sort them any way or are they ordered the right way when you start up the game?
      And the main thing I want is the LotD mod so where would I need to place it? Just all the way down I assume?

  • @masonwhitmill5806
    @masonwhitmill5806 2 місяці тому

    Where did you get SKSE files?

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  2 місяці тому

      hit up a search engine and type "skse skyrim se"

  • @vendellin6230
    @vendellin6230 7 місяців тому

    I've always used NMM, should I switch to MO or Vortex or just stay using NMM? I am currently doing a complete reinstall of the game and all mods so now is a good time to make the change.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  7 місяців тому

      I feel like MO2 is more like NMM than Vortex. Neither is bad, just two different ways of thinking and using mods.

  • @wishingwellgraphix4149
    @wishingwellgraphix4149 4 місяці тому

    MO2 keeps adding links to SkyrimSE.exe and SkyrimSELauncher.exe under the Modify Executables panel. I deleted them since I am launching the game from SKSE , but MO2 adds them back in when I relaunch it. Do you have any thoughts on what could be causing this and why I cannot delete them?

  • @seamuskane7687
    @seamuskane7687 5 місяців тому

    mine didnt show any games in the instance creation

  • @lowce2345
    @lowce2345 5 місяців тому +2

    My Mod Organizer doesn't launch after install, please help

    • @kisham
      @kisham 5 місяців тому

      I have exactly the same problem, not installed or portable instances seem to work, help is needed indeed.

  • @AntonyYTube
    @AntonyYTube 6 днів тому

    Great video, but the music is super distracting

  • @Nutamago
    @Nutamago 6 місяців тому

    Is there a way to download vortex package from nexus INTO Mo2??
    I know the workaround of mo2 when modding fallout new vegas, it's super neat to use. In short i'm used to MO2! 😂 recently i bought skyrim (again) and want to install essential/ QoL Mods

  • @radfunsy1014
    @radfunsy1014 5 місяців тому

    hey. can you help me? I cannot drag and drop my mods

  • @irollerblade13
    @irollerblade13 7 місяців тому

    lets say i got the game from a friend and it no longer needs to be connected to steam, gog, etc. and it works thru vortex but i know MO@ organizes better. Would it still work or does it need to be thru one of those.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  7 місяців тому

      yup. just when you install mo2, make sure your paths are correct.

  • @unitor699industries
    @unitor699industries 2 місяці тому

    mod 2 asked me to create in instance global or portal

  • @aisbluk6525
    @aisbluk6525 2 місяці тому

    i can play offline use MO2?

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  2 місяці тому

      Yes. You obviously can't download mods, but you can play offline with it.

  • @Eisenbison
    @Eisenbison 7 місяців тому +23

    MO2 is easy to use once you complete the tutorial.
    Edit: Nah, it actually is really confusing and frustrating. Stick with Vortex.

    • @matthiaswaehler
      @matthiaswaehler 7 місяців тому

      @@Eisenbison the best Mod Manager for F4 and Skyrim! ☺️

    • @codywilliams4137
      @codywilliams4137 6 місяців тому +4

      I've watched over 10 mod tutorials and can't get my mods to work, at all lol

    • @sharminrahman9234
      @sharminrahman9234 5 місяців тому

      dissuading others from using it is wrong but for some people it really can be complicated like me I have no idea what to do and I have been trying to install a mod and it keeps showing error messages and shit but now I understand

    • @genegene7028
      @genegene7028 4 місяці тому

      But it’s very confusing when it comes to install order vs load order and I haven’t seen one person explain it in simple terms. Hopefully this video helps

    • @StrategicLemon
      @StrategicLemon 4 місяці тому +2

      It is complicated and even when i followed the guide my mods still aren't working.

  • @nemanjavidic4877
    @nemanjavidic4877 7 місяців тому

    I followed all the steps, I have my nexus linked as well. For some reason when I try to download from nexus it doesn't show up in my downloads or in Mo2

  • @PutraRhm
    @PutraRhm 7 місяців тому

    Good basic explanation, but lacking in load order and complex overwrite stuff like many videos out there.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  7 місяців тому

      I wanted to make a crash course. So many people just don't know how to install a mod or are just starting out. Which this video covers. As for load order, there is no defined answer, it depends on the mods you have and how they relate to each other. What one person's core mod or base mod is may be your main graphic or city overhaul that would go in a completely different place in your load order.
      As for overwriting, I do have a video about that coming. None of it is complex because its stupid simple in MO2. No rules. No loot.

    • @PutraRhm
      @PutraRhm 7 місяців тому

      @@The-Skyking I have been trying to learn MO2 for hours, but I still find Vortex to be more friendly and easier especially regarding managing rules (prioritize) where Vortex holds my hand on what to overwrite with recommendations.

  • @Mr.Rarlys
    @Mr.Rarlys 8 місяців тому

    Master, I can try 1 by 1...that is, Mod by Mods...I moved to MO2 because Vortex is a pain to organize them xd... 🙏🙏🙏. ?

  • @Hartofafool
    @Hartofafool 20 днів тому

    make sure to unselect the stupid windows defender checkmark

  • @THE_CHOAS_ENGINE
    @THE_CHOAS_ENGINE 3 місяці тому

    im installed MO2 and it's offering a 3rd option you dont have in your video... referring to CATEGORY SETUP...
    IMPORT NEXUS CATEGORIES
    USE OLD CATEGORY DEFAULTS
    DO NOTHING
    Having never used this software before I couldn't tell you why one might import nexus categories or use old ones.... you selected USE OLD ONES in your video but that's just because you don't have this NEW 3rd option...
    Im tempted to hit the new option but watch I do and the entire game explodes LOL.. It's funny how 90% of youtube tutorial videos on almost ANY software get outdated by the NEXT software update. Literally your video is only 4 months old LOL.

    • @The-Skyking
      @The-Skyking  3 місяці тому

      I don't know what the difference between old and new is, so I choose old. HONESTLY, I have my own categories in MO2 that I set up with dividers and I sometimes don't trust the nexus categories.

  • @notddead
    @notddead 4 місяці тому

    9:00

  • @ooassssiisfhgwwww67
    @ooassssiisfhgwwww67 7 місяців тому

    this is hard for new dudes