[Creations] Optimized Load Order Framework (Feedback Wanted)

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Since the release of Creations, I’ve gone through a ton of different load orders trying to find something consistent and stable. This is the framework I’ve landed on so far — aiming for a balance between clean structure and proper override priority.

I’d appreciate any feedback to help fully optimize it.

Load Order Framework:

  1. Master Files / Core Fixes

  2. Bethesda Content / Quests

  3. Major Overhauls

  4. Environmental (Weather, Star Colors, Atmosphere, Space Visuals)

  5. Quests / New POIs

  6. Outpost / Decorations

  7. Followers

  8. Player Option Changes

  9. Weapons

  10. Weapon Skins

  11. Armor / Apparel

  12. Armor / Apparel Skins

  13. Ships

  14. Texture / Graphics (Non-Lighting)

  15. Lighting (Interior/Exterior Lighting Mods)

  16. Audio

  17. UI / HUD

  18. Patches / Bottom Priority

If you’ve tested different setups or noticed conflicts with certain categories (especially environmental vs lighting), I’d love to hear what’s worked best for you. Trying to refine this

Posted Apr 24, 2026, 8:22 PM UTC

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