Another simpler way to install mods for Minecraft Java is to download the Modpack launcher. These launchers significantly reduce the time and effort required to install mods, buy by letting you install large installations of several mods in one click.
- How to Install Mods for Skyrim on PC – Complete Guide for Beginners
- How to install mods for Skyrim on PC
- How to Install Minecraft Mods on Other Platforms
- What Are Mods for Minecraft?
- Required files for GTA 5 mods
- How to use the installers
- Managing PC game mods
- What is PC game modding?
- Are Mods Worth the Hassle?
- Great Practice Mods for Popular Games
- How to install Mods using Forge for Java Minecraft
- How to Install mods using Modpack Launchers
- LUA Plugin
- OpenIV
- Akshay Bhardwaj
How to Install Mods for Skyrim on PC – Complete Guide for Beginners
Follow these simple steps to install Skyrim mods on your computer.
Last updated: 4 months ago
If you’d like to install Skyrim mods on PC, follow the instructions below. Follow the instructions and then you can install any mods for Skyrim.
There are many ways to install mods for Skyrim. We will introduce you to the most common method below. The method is to use the Nexus Mod Manager to install mods for Skyrim. We assume you have installed Skyrim on your computer. If not, go to Bethesda.net and buy the game.
How to install mods for Skyrim on PC
Follow the steps below to install Skyrim mods on PC. Before installing the mods, you’ll need to download some essential tools like LOOT to keep the game stable, so every step below is necessary.
SKSE is an essential plug for most Skyrim mods. Therefore, we recommend that you download it before installing mods. After you’ve downloaded SKSE, you’ll need to copy its folder to your Skyrim directory folder.
Follow these steps to download SKSE and copy its folder to Skyrim:
2) Download the 7z archive. The downloaded file may be named “skse_version” such as skse_1_07_03.7z.
3) Unpack the downloaded file on your computer. You can use the 7-Zip utility to unzip the file. If you don’t have 7-Zip installed on your computer, you can go to 7-zip.org to download the program.
4) Open the extracted folder. Copy and paste all subfolders and files into the Skyrim directory folder. The default directory directory may be “C: \ Program Files (x86) \ Skyrim” if you do not change directory while installing the game.
While copying, a window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to overwrite the Data folder. Just click Yes. Then the data folder in skse will connect to the data folder in the Skyrim directory folder.
5) You will see the application file “skse_loader.exe” in the Skyrim directory. To play Skyrim in the future, just run this file.
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How to Install Minecraft Mods on Other Platforms
If you play Minecraft on another platform such as Xbox One, mods, skins, map packs, and other add-ons are referred to as add-ons. On these platforms, the process is even easier:
Click Store.
Click on the desired add-on.
The add-ons are not free. If you play Minecraft on a platform that uses add-ons instead of mods, there is no way to install free mods.
Click Unblock to buy the add-on.
What Are Mods for Minecraft?
Mod is short for mod, so a Minecraft mod is basically something that changes everything in Minecraft from its original state to a different state.
Mods can add new recipes to crafting, add or change creatures in the game, and change the way you play in even more drastic ways. Other mods work behind the scenes to make the game run better, look better, and even add new features like VR support.
Even simple Minecraft mods like the OzoCraft texture pack can dramatically change the look and feel of a game. CC0 1.0
While it is possible to play without any mods, installing mods can breathe new life into the game and make the game a lot more fun.
Before looking for a mod to install, it’s important to understand that there are two different versions of Minecraft, and each version handles mods in its own way.
The original version is now called Minecraft: Java Edition and can be played on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. Mods are widely available and free, so finding and installing good ones can be complicated.
The newer version is simply called Minecraft. It’s available for Windows 10, Xbox One, mobiles and tablets, and other platforms. This version of the game allows you to play with people on different platforms. For example, you can play on your Xbox while your friend is playing on his iPhone. Mods designed for the Java version will not work with the newer version.
You can also use the curse forge app to create your own mod packages, which basically comes down to the program taking the first step we listed in the guide for you. To create a modpack, click the button in the top right corner of the screen, shown in the image above.
Required files for GTA 5 mods
After that, users have to download the required files for their modding needs paying close attention to the details of each download. They include:
- Dinut8.dll – ASI loader
- ScriptHookV.dll – Script hook
- OpenIV.asi – OpenIV archive loader
Players will also need to download and understand how to use the different types of installers. The main ones are “ScriptHookV”, “ScriptHookVDotNet” and “Open IV”.
How to use the installers
- ScriptHookV: Open the archive and extract the files from the bin folder to the GTA V root directory. They will be added to the game immediately.
- ScriptHookVDotNet: just open the archive and unpack it.
- OpenIV: Run the installer.
ScriptHookVDotNet has a separate scripts folder under the GTA 5 root folder, but you might as well create a “scripts” folder in it. All of the “.cs” and “.dll” will now be in the same folder.
CursedForge is a great source of mods and by using the search engine as shown above you can find any mod you want to install. That said, take a few moments to scan the site for a few mods you’d like to install, but make sure they match the version of Minecraft you’re playing with before downloading.
Managing PC game mods
Steam, Nexus Mod Manager, and the Twitch Desktop App are also mod management tools. They show installed mods, include the ability to turn individual mods on or off, and can help notify you when an update is available.
That said, there are a few mod management tools available to help out with specific games. If your game of choice has enough mods, chances are someone created a manager for them. Here are some popular ones:
Bethesda’s role-playing games have been mod favorites for years, and there are all legions of mods out there. For this reason, modders have also created some key management tools focused on Bethesda.
Mod organizer
Once the preferred mod manager for Elder Scrolls and modern Fallout games, Mod Organizer offered much of what the Nexus Mod Manager could do with a few extra features, such as the ability to open game data archives and save files for direct manipulation. Fun fact: Nexus Mods hired Tannin42, the creator of Mod Organizer, to work on the Nexus Mod Manager in late 2016.
Loot: Load order optimization tool
When you’re trying to play with a lot of mods in modern Bethesda games, the order in which they load can be important. LOOT helps you organize your mod list and load order, saving you the time and energy needed to learn what most of the order needs to be itself. Additionally, LOOT can help pinpoint optimization opportunities in some mods, such as redundant components or dirty edits that will only slow down performance.
Sulfide bash
Think of it as a manual version of LOOT, with some Mod Organizer features on steroids. Wrye Bash helps you delve into mod management by helping you access some of your mods that may need cleaning up or even merging files.
Now that you’ve learned how to modify PC games, it’s time to delve into why you modded PC games.
Next page: What is game modding? Why do you want to modify PC games.
What is PC game modding?
Modding is about tweaking games to your liking, making changes and mods to the games based on what you (and the mod makers) see fit.
You can change something visual, you can change the way your character gains power, or you can turn the entire soundtrack of the game into a fan-made orchestral version. Some people are picky about lighting; others can change the difficulty of the game in a way that does not match the default scale from easy to difficult; and some may just patch some of the buggy parts for the benefit of the game’s fan community.
While certain mods in the world will have some crossover, we’re going to break down the mods into four main categories:
- Aesthetics
- Technical
- Game
- Contents
To apply mods to your GTA 5, take dinput8.dll, ScriptHookV.dll and NativeTrainer.asi (optional) and copy these files to the game directory in GTA 5. If you installed GTA 5 via Steam, follow this path to install the mods to your GTA 5 – “Steam> Steamapps> Common> Grand Theft Auto V.’
Are Mods Worth the Hassle?
Before playing more on my computer, I often wondered if the process was worthwhile. In short, mods can do a lot to improve your experience. For example, Fallout 3 is one of my all-time favorite games. When I feel like playing it again, I often go over what mods can make my experience a little different. For a game that came out years ago, the visual mods are a huge plus. If you’ve never played The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion or Grand Theft Auto IV, graphic mods could make playing them a lot less stunning in 2020.
Some mods are amazing at adding content as well. You all know by now how much I love the games of Darth Revan and the Knights of the Old Republic (check out the post about who this is!). The mods for this game make it so much more fun. They even go so far as to eliminate any build-up to become a Jedi. That’s right: instead of playing with blasters for the first 10 hours, you get a lightsaber right from the start. It’s a fun run with the game’s iconic story.
Great Practice Mods for Popular Games
image Source: Nexus Mods
I think the best way to get started using and installing mods for PC is to pick a popular game. If you own something like Skyrim, Minecraft, or Fallout 3, start here. These games contain a huge library of mods for you to use. They even have their own dedicated clients for installing mods. From there, you can search popular websites for mods and take your game to the next level.
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2) Click the MANUAL button to download the mod. The name of the downloaded file may be the version of FNIS Behavior, such as FNIS Behavior 7.4.5.
How to install Mods using Forge for Java Minecraft
The first method of installing mods for a Java version of Minecraft is to download and install Forge, the program you’ll need to install mods and integrate them into the game.
But before downloading Forge, you need to make sure you have Java installed and updated. To download Java, go to the official website here and click Download, then wait for it to finish. Then locate the downloaded installer in the download folder, double click it and click the install button. After you’ve installed Java, you can proceed to download and install Forge.
To download Forge, please visit the official website here; you need to make sure you have downloaded the correct version that matches the current version of the Minecraft game you are playing. If neither version of Forge matches your current version of Minecraft, download the closest version. Also, if you don’t know what version of Minecraft Java you are playing, check “Latest Versions” in the bottom left corner of the Launcher.”
When you find the correct version of Forge, click on the installer and wait for it to download. After the download is complete, go to the download folder and double-click the installer.
This will open the mod installer which will show you two options, client and server; you will have to select the client option and choose the installation location. Then click OK and Forge will install; wait for the process to finish and go to the next step.
After installing Forge for your current version of Minecraft Java, you can start installing Minecraft mods and the main way to do that is by visiting the CursedForge website. Before doing this, change the Minecraft launcher profile to the version of Forge you just installed. Then go to the next step in this guide.
CursedForge is a great source of mods and by using the search engine as shown above you can find any mod you want to install. That said, take a few moments to scan the site for a few mods you’d like to install, but make sure they match the version of Minecraft you’re playing with before downloading.
When you download your mods, you’ll need to move them to the Minecraft mods folder; generally, you can find this folder in C: \ Users \ your username \ AppData \ Roaming \ .minecraft on your computer.
If you don’t have a folder labeled mods in .minecraft, you can just create it now and tag “mods”, after creating the folder move all downloaded mods into it. Once all the mods are in this folder you have successfully installed all the mods and all you need to do is run the Minecraft launcher.
How to Install mods using Modpack Launchers
Another simpler way to install mods for Minecraft Java is to download the Modpack launcher. These launchers significantly reduce the time and effort required to install mods, buy by letting you install large installations of several mods in one click.
There are also quite a few mod launcher programs on the Internet, but for this guide, we recommend using the Cruse Forge app as it’s the easiest to understand. To get started, go to Cruse Forge to download the latest version of your app to your computer, wait for it to download, and then double-click the installer.
The app will ask you where you want to install the program, choose a location, then let it install. Once installed, you will be taken on a mini-tour of all the features of the application; you can skip this with the option to do so.
After the tour you should see a list of games like the one above; click on the one that says Minecraft to go to the next step. Another tab will open, and here the program will ask where you want to install the mod folder; select a location and click Continue.
After the application installation is complete, you will be able to download any mod pack by pressing the “browse mods” button. As an aside, be careful downloading some modpacks, as some require a fairly heavy computer with a lot of RAM to run them.
For this reason, we recommend that you make sure that your computer can run the mod pack beforehand; some modpacks will have the recommended system specs section in the overview tab if you scroll far enough.
You can also use the curse forge app to create your own mod packages, which basically comes down to the program taking the first step we listed in the guide for you. To create a modpack, click the button in the top right corner of the screen, shown in the image above.
When clicked, the following tab shown in the image below will open; here you will be able to change your Minecraft Java version, Forge version and name modpack. When you’re done with it all, click create and the app will create your modpack; after that you can find your modpack in the “My Modpacks” tab.”
Click on My Mod Packs to view your new mod pack; from then on, you’ll be able to add mods, resource packs, and even custom maps. You can also edit the package with a few options next to the play button. But before you start fiddling with any of the settings and adding mods, you should remember that the same rules apply as when you install mods manually.
This means you need to make sure that any mod you add works with the currently installed version of Forge and Minecraft Java; you also need to make sure that any mods you add to yours are compatible with each other.
This means you need to make sure that any mod you add works with the currently installed version of Forge and Minecraft Java; you also need to make sure that any mods you add to yours are compatible with each other.
LUA Plugin
In addition to Script Hook V, some mods require the LUA plugin to install mods for GTA 5. The LUA plugin also helps players add ragdolls and other scripts on demand. In the zip folder, you’ll find these two:
To install the LUA Plugin mod in GTA 5, open the zip folder, copy the ‘scripts’ folder and the LUA.asi file. Now paste both of these files into the GTA 5 root directory in the same way as for Script Hook V files. Also, in the future, make sure all additional modifications to LUA files are removed from the “addons” folder in the “scripts” folder. However, every time you install a mod in GTA 5, please refer to the installation instructions for each mod.
OpenIV
OpenIV is an excellent GTA 4 mod tool allowing users to edit and save GTA game files. Meanwhile, the device is currently being developed for GTA 5. However, OpenIV doesn’t work the same with every mod, using every mod differently. Our suggestion: make a backup of your GTA game’s main files before moving to OpenIV as it makes changes to the game’s main files.
This one is for the mod freak. Mods for GTA 5 come with specific activation keys and controls. However, some mods for GTA 5 omit these features. Moreover, if you want to install a lot of mods in GTA 5, you should use the mod manager as there is only so much space on the keyboard for activation keys and controls.
While there are quite a few mod managers for download; and most of them run smoothly. Our pick is “GTAV Mod Manager” by Bilago.
Ultimately, make sure to install mods in GTA 5 without rushing; because the process is tedious and requires some effort. Also try the mod and delete the files with the GTA 5 mod manager if you don’t plan on using it. And most importantly, be sure to have fun after installing mods in GTA 5 as that is the main purpose of moding the game.
Akshay Bhardwaj
A casual gamer, fascinated by everything a maniac, most often lazes around. I drink and I don’t know anything!