Order Mods ✦

If your game starts crashing or showing "potato-colored faces," it’s likely an order issue.

Many popular mods have community-made "compatibility patches" designed to make them work together.

If you can't find the culprit, disable half your mods. If the game works, the problem is in the other half. Repeat until you find the specific mod causing the conflict. Order Mods

Compatibility fixes should almost always be at the very bottom to ensure they have the final say.

Games load mods sequentially. If two mods attempt to change the same thing—for example, two different mods modifying the same texture—the one loaded wins. This "rule of the last" is the foundation of modding: If your game starts crashing or showing "potato-colored

When testing new orders, try to use a "clean save" (a save file that has never had that mod installed) to prevent residual data from causing issues.

Organizing your mods into logical blocks makes it easier to spot conflicts. A common structure includes: Master Files: Always at the top. Large Overhauls: Major gameplay changes or world additions. Weather and Lighting: Global visual changes. If the game works, the problem is in the other half

To keep your game running smoothly, follow these community-tested strategies: