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Bethesda Creation Kit: Changing Junk to Misc for Easier Modding

As a Skyrim SE modder, you're likely familiar with the frustration of dealing with cluttered scripts in the Bethesda Creation Kit. One common issue is the abundance of junk files labeled as 'Misc' within your script folders. In this article, we'll walk you through a simple process to convert these junk files to Misc, making it easier for you to manage and create mods using the Creation Kit.

Why Change Junk to Misc?

Before diving into the steps, it's essential to understand why changing junk to Misc is beneficial. The game itself doesn't care about the source scripts; only compiled scripts matter. This means that converting junk files to Misc won't affect the gameplay experience. However, for modders, it can be a significant pain to deal with unnecessary files in their script folders.

Assumptions and Preparation

To follow along, we assume you've already:

1. Installed Skyrim SE from the Bethesda Launcher.

2. Set up MO2 as your Mod Manager.

3. Installed SKSE and SkyUI.

4. Downloaded and installed the Creation Kit SE from the Bethesda Launcher (if you haven't done so, refer to separate instructions).

Additionally, we assume that you've been following best practices for using MO2. This means your real Skyrim data folder should be mostly empty, containing only essential files like scripts.zip and possibly a few SKSE files.

Identifying the Source Folder

If you've run the Creation Kit once already, it may have created a Source folder within your script folders. In this case, it's safe to either leave the folder as is or delete it, as we'll be overwriting it with MO2 in any case.

Cleaning Up and Copying Mods

Before making changes, take a moment to clean up your mod folders if you've been experimenting with creating mods outside of MO2. You may want to copy your mods elsewhere to avoid losing any progress.

Converting Junk to Misc

Now that we've prepared our environment, let's convert junk files to Misc:

1. Open the Creation Kit SE.

2. Navigate to the script folder containing the junk files you'd like to convert.

3. Select all the files labeled as 'Misc' and right-click on them to open the context menu.

4. Choose 'Move' or 'Copy' (depending on your preference) and relocate the files to a new folder, such as 'Converted Misc'.

5. Go back to the original script folder and delete the original junk files.

By following these steps, you'll have successfully converted junk files to Misc, making it easier for you to manage and create mods using the Creation Kit. Remember that this process won't affect the game's performance or your modding experience; it's simply a matter of tidying up your script folders for improved organization and workflow.

By taking these simple steps, you'll be better equipped to tackle the challenges of modding Skyrim SE with the Bethesda Creation Kit. Happy modding!

Bethesda creation kit change junk to misc