- Preamble
- Installation
- Post Installation
- Controller Support
- Ultrawide Support
- FAQ
- Contact
Tempus Maledictum is what one would describe as a "kitchen sink list." There is no specific focus or aspect I really care about. There is no set goal I'm trying to achieve. I just want to have fun.
This means if I like a mod, it's going in. There is no such thing as "it doesn't fit my aesthetic" or "it goes against the theme of the list." The theme is fun.
To that end, I like new content. I like new areas, new quests, new NPCs, new weapons, new outfits, new faces. You'll find all of that - and a whole lot more - in this list. I genuinely hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
This list is NOT built with Survival Mode in mind. I don't play it. I don't like it. If you choose to play Tempus in Survival difficulty, I don't know if any issues may arise from that, and it is unlikely I can help with such issues.
Is Tempus for you? I don't know. Maybe this video will help!
I also stream on Twitch sometimes.
Please read this readme in its entirety.
Please read the FAQ again before reporting an issue or asking me a question.
Please consult the in-game Tempus Maledictum Beginner's Guide book. It is added to your inventory automatically when you start a new game.
You need a legal copy of the latest version of Skyrim Anniversary Edition through Steam, with all DLCs - yes, including the paid AE DLC. No, I won't make a version without the AE content.
- If you haven't already done this since purchasing AE, launch the game through Steam and allow Skyrim to download all the Creation Club files.
These steps are only needed if you install this Modlist for the first time. If you update the Modlist, jump straight to Updating.
These packages are required for MO2, and you can download them from Microsoft.
Download the x64 version under Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022.
Direct Link if you can't find it.
Download the x64 version under Visual Studio 2012 (VC++ 11.0) Update 4.
Direct Link if you can't find it.
Skyrim may still be updated by Bethesda in the future. Whenever the game updates, the entire modding community goes silent for the next one or two weeks because some mods need to be updated to the latest game runtime version.
To ensure that Steam does not automatically updates the game for you, head over to the Properties window, navigate to the Updates tab and change Automatic updates to Only update this game when I launch it. You should also disable the Steam Cloud while you're at it.
Just do it. This entire Modlist is in English and 99% of all mods you will find are also in English. I highly recommend playing the game in English and I will not give support to people with a non-English game. I really wish I could, but at this time, it simply isn't feasible.
Open the Steam Properties window, navigate to the Language tab and select English from the dropdown menu.
I highly recommend uninstalling the game through Steam, deleting the game folder and reinstalling it. Make sure you run the game once to establish your registry path - otherwise, Wabbajack will be unable to locate the game directory, and thus cannot install the modlist.
Let's get to the actual installation..
Grab the latest release of Wabbajack from here (just click the big blue Download button). Place the Wabbajack.exe file in a blank folder at the root of a drive, such as C:/Wabbajack/wabbajack.exe. Please do not put it in a Windows Protected Directory, such as Program Files or your Desktop.
Launch Wabbajack. The exe will download the rest of the program from Github and extract itself wherever you placed the exe. When it is finished extracting and installing itself, select the Browse Modlists option. Click the Download arrow for Tempus Maledictum, and you will be forwarded to the next screen when it is finished.
- This exe will auto update itself as needed. This functionality may break if you try launching it from a shortcut. Please just use this one exe all the time, and you'll never have to worry about updating the program.
Set the Installation Location to a blank folder at the root of a drive, such as D:\Tempus Maledictum. The Download Location will update automatically. Again, please avoid using Windows Protected Directories. You may have the Installation and Download locations on separate drives if you prefer. This can help you split the total cost of space needed.
Click the Play arrow. If you have a Nexus Premium account, all of your downloads will be automated. Without Premium, you will need to manually click the Download button for each mod. Installation will be automated regardless of your account status.
Once Wabbajack turns green and says Installation Complete, please move on to the Post Installation section.
If Wabbajack turns red and says Installation Failed, please keep reading.
There are a lot of different scenarios where Wabbajack will produce an error. I recommend re-running Wabbajack before posting anything. Wabbajack will continue where it left off so you lose no progress.
- I'm having problems downloading a few files
You almost certainly forgot to download the AE CC content, or you didn't buy it. Purchase the AE DLC from Steam, then launch the game to download the content, as per the Pre-Installation section
- Wabbajack could not find my game folder:
Wabbajack will not work with a pirated version of the game. If you own the game on Steam, go back to the Pre-Installation step.
If this Modlist receives an update, please check the Changelog before doing anything. Always backup your saves or start a new game after updating.
Tempus Maledictum updates based on a Semantic Versioning system.
Generally speaking:
- Full x.0 (2.0, 3.0, etc) updates requires a new game.
- Major x.x (2.1, 2.2 etc) updates requires a new game.
- Minor x.x.x (2.1.1, 2.1.2) updates can be applied to an ongoing playthrough.
Wabbajack will delete all files that are not part of the Modlist when updating!
This means that any additional mods you have installed on top of the Modlist will be deleted. Your downloads folder will not be touched!
If you wish for Wabbajack to ignore any additional mods you've installed, rename them to say [NoDelete] at the beginning of the name.
Updating is like installing. You only have to make sure that you select the same path and tick the overwrite existing Modlist button.
This section has been moved to its own page, just to really make it stand out in its importance.
At the bottom of MO2, there is a separator named Optional - Controller Support. Enable this prior to launching SKSE and starting your game.
If you already started your save prior to enabling this mod: exit the game, enable the optional controller support mod, launch the game, then open your MCM menus, scroll down to MCM Recorder, and run the MCM Recording for controller support.
At the bottom of MO2, there is a separator named Optional - Ultrawide Support. Enable all mods in this section prior to launching SKSE through MO2 and playing your game.
I've compiled the most common questions into one handy spot! Please check this out first, then come on over to my Discord if you need further assistance.
I'm always available on my own personal Discord Server.