Have questions about Skyrim DLCs?
Have questions about Skyrim DLCs?
You're at level 17 in vanilla Skyrim. Purchasing DLCs adds new content, but it doesn't just expand a single area—it introduces separate regions or questlines that fit into the overall game world.
After the DLC packs are released, they are seamlessly integrated into the game environment. Entry to these zones only needs the purchase of the DLC.
Additionally, Hearthfire introduces fresh points of interest such as construction sites and map markers in areas that previously lacked them. It also adds house-specific crafting materials and provides a way to utilize the sawmills found throughout Skyrim.
It’s unlikely to affect the mods you’ve already installed, as long as you’re using the same graphics mods.
It's best to avoid interfering with your mods. The DLC should load sooner in your overall load sequence, likely because Steam manages it or MO injects it. Mods that come later in the list or order replace earlier ones with matching file names and paths. The image you saw indicates you're choosing the Dawngaurd DLC in blue, green are highlighted mods/DLCs that take priority, while red ones override parts of those. As long as your mods are placed after the DLCs, they'll preserve the enhancements you made. This is why many mod creators request being last in the load order to avoid conflicts. If you're still using NMM, it's unclear—but it might not be ideal.
Sure, you're right. It seems reinstalling those mods might not be necessary since you picked the standard versions, and NMM handles loading automatically.