What priority for Cleaned Master Files?

[Ellegon]

Hi all,

 

I just started with modding and watched Gophers excellent series almost completely. I learned a lot but in the end I got confused over a little detail.

 

So far I understand how the load order works. I can also see the importance of the priority of a mod because of the resources. However, I have a mix up with the priority for cleaned master files.

 

Here's what I've done:

 

I cleaned the master files (update.esm, dawnguard.esm, hearthfires.esm, dragonborn.esm). I put them into folders in the Mod Organizer structure called "Update - Clean" etc., then I put the "dirty ones" back. I did this to avoid Steam overwriting them.

 

Now in the Plugins list, the files are sorted through Loot and I'm sure it works. However, in the Mods List I have the Mod "Dawnguard - Clean" (with the cleaned one) and "Unmanaged: Dawnguard" as a Non-MO category mod. How do I prioritize those? The cleaned after the unmanaged? Or the cleaned first? Does it matter at all?

 

It's probably a minor thing, but I want to have it as proper as possible. Therefore every help is appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance.

[MonoAccipiter]

Hi, Ellegon!

 

If you've cleaned the plugins and put them in seperate folders you want to put these folders after the unmanaged ones to make MO use the cleaned .esps.  

[Ellegon]

Thanks very much. Will do accordingly.

 

All the best to you.