INI files must be managed from within MO2. Left-list is equivalent to 'install order' (actual install order is irrelevant with MO2), right-list is equivalent to 'load order'. Once set up within MO2, you can also launch them via a MO2-generated shortcut (for example, if you don't want to bother fully opening the MO2 interface to launch the game). SKSE, 圎dit, LOOT, BodySlide, etc.) must be set up and launched from 'within' MO2. Assuming you don't want to make use of MO2's more advanced features, it only has a couple small things you have to keep in mind compared to other mod managers:Įxternal programs (eg. People often claim that MO2 is 'harder to learn', but I personally find this claim to be complete BS. I prefer MO2's interface for handling 'loose file' conflicts (the way it lists the conflicts, the ability to just right-click to 'hide' individual files, etc.) I don't like how Vortex 'forces' rule-based load orders (does not have drag and drop load ordering at all), even though I traditionally recommend people using rules for more permanent/non-testing changes. The way it handles its virtual file system for a completely clean data directory. I would recommend MO2 myself, but cannot give a 'thorough' comparative recommendation, as I have not used Vortex myself.īased on what I know 'second-hand' about Vortex, I prefer MO2 for: The vast majority of this sub will recommend MO2.

Vortex vs mod organizer