Nexus Mod Manager

If a computer game becomes dull or if you want more content, you can install one or more modifications, known as mods. They are commonly used on simulators and role playing games, but you can also find numerous mods for first person shooters or other game genres. Usually, installing a mod involves copying or replacing a series of files in one of the game's folders, which raises many problems. Installing multiple mods will make it next to impossible to tell which files belong to a specific mod and if you attempt to remove them, you risk damaging your game. This is where Nexus Mod Manager comes in. It gives you the possibility of installing, removing or updating mods, with noting more than a few clicks, on a user friendly interface. It makes modding easier and completely safe, so even novice users can modify their games, without any difficulties.

The software is currently in open-beta stage. It is a community driven project and it is absolutely free. You can install the application in a few seconds, but you will have to make a few configurations, when you launch it for the first time and create an online account. Nexus Mod Manager works with various games, including popular ones, like Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3 and others.

There is much to be said about Nexus Mod Manager's simplicity. Its main advantage is the fact that it eliminates the need to copy files manually, in the correct location, when you wish to install a new mod. If one or more of the supported games are installed on your computer, the software will detect them automatically.

You should know that Nexus Mod Manager is something more than a simple application. It is an entire service for modding games. The developer's website houses a large community of modders. If you log into your online account, you can download the available mods (which are all free), using the software's built-in download manager. When the download is complete, the mod will appear on the software's interface immediately. Imported mods are neatly organized in a large tree structure, in various categories, like armors, weapons, animations and many others, depending on the game itself. It is also possible to add mods manually. Once you download a mod, you can load its main file, with a standard Open dialog.

When a new mod is added on the interface, you just need to select it and click a button, located on the left side of the window, to activate it. The software will copy all the necessary files in the appropriate location automatically. Conflicts between mods, or modifications that damage the game are not unheard of. This is why Nexus Mod Manager comes with a Disable option as well. If a mod does not work or if you wish to try something else, you can select the mod and click an option to disable it. Deleting mods is another possibility. Furthermore, the software will display small notification icons, next to individual mods, if new versions are made available and you will be able to update those mods fast and easy.

Another feature, that is definitely worth mentioning, is the possibility of managing mods, for different games, in parallel. As previously mentioned, Nexus Mod Manager will detect any supported games, if they are installed on your computer. When you launch the software, it will ask you which game you wish to modify. You can switch between games at any time, by selecting its title, in the upper right corner of the interface. When you switch to another game, the interface will display a different tree structure, with different mods, for the selected game. In other words, you can manage a game's mods, without affecting another game's modifications.