This really really helped me, i've been through 4 different guides today since I tried mod organizer 2 the other day and wasn't super fond of it, I was looking to get vortex working and there was no guide as simple and easy to follow as this! Thank you so much!
If anyone's just come across this video and is interested in doing this. I can confirm installing vortex still works however its not as easy as shown in this video. Since this video came out vortex has gone through a few updates which has caused the process to change, for example vortex will not automatically detect any games installed and it will throw some errors after doing this that can be fixed through vortex. I spent about 3 hours trying to get this to work today and I finally got there. The instructions in this video are outdated and the github page also did not have very clear instructions. I have had a word with the github author today and he has now provided an UPDATED GUIDE on the github page. I recommend using this :)
Thank you. I may need to make a new video though this they will all be outdated once Vortex has an official Linux build. The written guide is updated. I've added "outdated" to the title.
Thanks for your help yesterday on discord. I’m just finished the PC/copy methode. My Game runs with 30-35 FPS Outside. I‘m happy But still want to see the updated video with vortex on the deck! ;)
I've had the steam deck for over a year. Tried getting vortex running at least once a month but never could. I knew one day the awesome community, would make it easy and keep me from pulling my hair out. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing work done by beautiful people.
The latest is there are 2 options right night going forward. If Vortex is working for you on version 1.7.8 then you can keep as is, or you can uninstall everything (including Vortex and all your mods) and redownload Pikdum's tools. He's reworked it so it no longer uses SteamTinkerLaunch. It's more reliable and uses the latest version of Vortex 1.8.0. Up to you.
This really helped me! I am a Chinese and my English is not good. I really spent a lot of effort to play mod. I followed three or four tutorials for several times. When I almost gave up, I succeeded with your method!! Thank you so much!!!! Can I simply translate this method into Chinese Internet? I have no profit. I will mark the original author and address. There are many people who want to play mod, but the methods on Chinese Internet are not very good. I can't believe I succeeded. oh Thank you so much!! It doesn't matter if it can't be reproduced, I just want to express my thanks!
Yes! You are ok to translate into any language! You have my permission. I'm glad it helped. Do no forget to download and install SKSE into the main Skyrim folder!
Felt like I got lost half way through the instructions and still managed to get it working first try! Not usually tech savvy at all with modding and all that stuff, but even still I managed thanks to this guide! Cheers!
Welp, i tried everything. deleting and reinstalling everything, but no, Vortex won't open. it just shows a black screen with a loadingbar at the top for a few seconds and thats it. nothing after that. i even left it for over half an hour.
Ok so I talked to Pikdum and he's updated his tools. If you've had this installed for a while now try the update tool. If it's a fairly new install youllt need to try deleting everything and trying again (listed at the end of the vid/end of vid description).
Tried this after the lutris method didn't work for. Never got anything on desktop even after I re-executed Vortex.desktop gunna try reimaging the deck and try again. Ugh... I've tried so many of these "methods for modding on the deck" and they never work fully. I always hit some kind of snag. My deck has been nothing but a streaming tool since I got it. As I pretty much only play modded Bethesda games on PC, everything else is console. I really hope this works.
Are you running only the mods in my Collection? None should need .Net. I don't think .NET works on linux but you may be able to trick it. Others have said they had issue cause they interrupted the install process. I believe the game itself installs a .NET framework. You could always try manually downloading it and see if that helps. But again its only for Window so may or may not help. dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download
Didn't work for me unfortunately, I try to open the Vortex icon after it was supposedly installed and nothing comes up. Tried Updating clicking Pikdum's Tools, restarting, deleting and doing the whole process again. Nothing comes up when I click the Vortex icon.
Same to me. Even tried uninstall / reinstall whole thing including skse but nothing happened. Everytime I try to open Vortex Icon on the Desktop nothing happens.
Ok so I talked to Pikdum and he's updated his tools. If you've had this installed for a while now try the update tool. If it's a fairly new install youllt need to try deleting everything and trying again (listed at the end of the vid/end of vid description).
I think this is all outdated now. I've managed to install Vortex but nothing is connecting, it can't find Skyrim and when I tried to do it all manually nothing works
Same completely broken for me as well. It won't detect where skyrim is installed and when I automatically set it, it gives me another error stating it cannot find the skyrim config files. Switching back to MO2
I've added "outdated" to the title but the description is correct. You can head to my Discord for live help discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87. -You will need to manually set the location of where Skyrim game is. Use either the J: or K: drives > Skyrim Special Edition (J: is internal storage games, K: is sd card games) -Vortex will pop up some warnings about staging location and deployment method. Just walk through their fixes. (Staging folder needs to be on the same drive as the game.) -The suggested path works here. -Deployment method should be hardlinks.
Oh snap, it finally happened, Hell yeeeeeeeeah thanks for this video, I think I'll be trying this soon! Hope this will eventually work with the GoG version, I'm not keen on Beths mod breaking stealth updates.
I get to the part where it has "install Vortex" on the desktop, but when I try, the things it needs to download fails and says "no internet connection" for the "steamtinkerlaunch" part specifically
@@Oasis_Arcade hey I had the same problem and uninstalled like it said in the description and reinstalled but I still have the same problem, any ideas ?
If after installation Vortex doesn't want to open, go to /home/Deck/.Pikdum/steam-deck-master/vortex and run install-vortex.desktop. It'll reinstall Vortex (won't erase your mods).
When I try to open vortex to finalize the installation, it won’t open when I right click on the vortex icon. Do I need to open it with some other software?
I'm on the step where you open Vortex so it can finish the install process, and it doesn't seem to be finishing. I understand it takes a while, but I'm wondering roughly how long? It's been sitting for over 30 minutes, and Vortex hasn't finished yet. Any help is appreciated.
This happened to me too. I'd say force stop it and try again or uninstall/delete everything and rye again. Instructions at end of video and in description.
Ok so I talked to Pikdum and he's updated his tools. If you've had this installed for a while now try the update tool. If it's a fairly new install youllt need to try deleting everything and trying again (listed at the end of the vid/end of vid description).
I have been trying to get this to work. I got to the part where I am supposed to install vortex by double clicking the icon, let the script run, install what it needs, and finally it should give me the 3 icons like it shows at 3:00. I tried running the updater, it didn't work. I tried resetting, factory resetting, reinstalling everything, and still, didn't work. I don't know if I am just missing something, or if this no longer works. I can see that it is doing something to install part of it, but something isn't working. Was there anything else I may need to get this to work, or am I better off not bothering with this anymore? Does it matter if Skyrim is installed on the internal storage, or can this work while installed on an SD card?
This can work on an SD card but I believe Skyrim and Vortex need to be on the same drive. So both on internal or both on SD card. But the Vortex program itself should load regard less (just not run mods). You're saying you can't get Vortex to start at all?
@@Oasis_Arcade Vortex isn't installing properly. It installs part of it, but not all of it. I can find part of the files for Vortex and the other programs. That tells me it fails during part of the download, doesn't know what to do, and closes before finishing the installation. That's why I needed to know if installing on the SD card was important.
@@Oasis_Arcade The files I see are the .pikdum folder, a Vortex icon labeled "Install Vortex," a Deck generic icon labeled "Update Pikdum's Tools," the stl folder, and the steamtinkerlaunch folder. One of the major things I see missing is the share folder under the .local folder. I do not know if any other files are missing from the download that could be preventing the install from properly completing. Please let me know if you know how to resolve this issue.
Followed the guide to a T and have started vortex and it says it installs. But when I star it it never loads. Goes to the status bar screen for a second and then back to the desktop and does nothing. What did I do wrong? Does it have to only be started with Skyrim?
Try running the Update icon on the desktop. If that doesn't help, shutdown and restart the whole SD. Let me know if that helps. There was an issue and Pikdum updated his tools.
@@Oasis_Arcade I did update it. Tried using vortex and it never loads up. It says download and installed with latest version but it just goes back to the steam tinker page. I've even left it for ten minutes hoping it was being slow. I've restarted it, shut down, tried in desktop and game mode it never works. Mod organize 2 loads but won't load all my mods, mainly anything body shape wise like cbbe and anything like bodyslide. My characters body goes invisible. Even went and deleted the underwear mesh hoping that might do it. Originally I installed correct thru steamtinker instead of the way you did, would that cause issue? If so do I just do the un install like you have posted and try again?
@@Oasis_Arcade well it installed like yours instead of only installing v12 of steam tinker. Got everything installed and it still doesn't open vortex. It tries but never loads up. Tried restarting system and going again after install. After 4 attempts nothing's changed other than the install itself. Maybe I don't have something installed that's needed? No idea.
@@Oasis_Arcade uninstalled all versions of tinker and restarted from full scratch. I can get the vortex symbol to bounce now and seems like it's trying to load but never does.
I am trying to mod Baldur's Gate 3 and keep getting a message about External Changes: Mode files were changed outside Vortex. You can undo these changes now or apply them permanently. Links were deleted ("Save" will remove the corresponding source files permanently, "Revert will recreate the links). Then, I have the option to save change or revert change. No matter which I choose, my Mods do not deploy. What am I doing wrong here and why can't I get this to work? Thank you!
Yeah you'll want to usually revert. Though Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. I'd suggest redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
Did you ever get this working? I'm experiencing the same issue right now (external mod file changes - save/revert?). I was wondering if it was a permissions issue or symlink issue etc. The installation directions say to do hardlinks but Vortex won't let me pick anything but symlinks in the dropdown for Deployment Method in the Mods tab of Settings. Even if you choose to Revert, it appears the files have already been deleted in the Game Mod folder. Or maybe they were never created/copied over to being with?
Does you know why my vortex no longer launch? I uninstall it and reinstall but still doesnt launch. My mods still work when I launch Skyrim in game mode.
@@Oasis_Arcade thank you, apparently I had to try installing it via lutris since this process keeps updating. So far is working under lutris and not updating.
The latest is there are 2 options right now going forward. If Vortex is working for you on version 1.7.8 then you can keep as is, or you can uninstall everything (including Vortex and all your mods) and redownload Pikdum's tools. He's reworked it so it no longer uses SteamTinkerLaunch. It's more reliable and uses the latest version of Vortex 1.8.0. Up to you.
@@Oasis_Arcade So it says skyrim couldnt be found automatically then says I need to find it automatically, Now the thing is I have Skyrim on my Micro SD but have no clue how to navigate to it. Do you know how this is done?
Hi, all works great first time, but I have to reinstall it after SSD replacement, and now the installation are block at dotnet stage. Do you know what is the problem ? Thx
Update is just to see if Pikdum has updated his program. Use Post.Deploy after any mod changes before running the game. So you'd load Vortex, changed your profile, probably run FNIS, then Post.Deploy, go to game mode and play Skyrim. If you're playing something other than Skyrim, don't run Post.Deploy tool.
My "Install Vortex" thing only takes 98 seconds to finish but also looks nothing like what yours does. It also changes nothing. There's no new icons. It's still just "Install Vortex". I don't even see any errors either... I'm so lost...
Sounds like its bad. Delete everything (listed at the end of the vid and description), redownload Pikdum's tools, verify Skyrim game files via Steam, and try again.
I got it installed with this video for oblivion, however when i launch the game by any means the mods arent loaded its just vanilla. The mods are all enabled and i used the post deploy shortcut.
-Hello everyone, unfortunately, vortex update 1.8.1 broke the tool.- Hopefully piktum will fix it soon. 😊 Edit: it has been fixed! Make sure to disable automatic updates!
Yeah, I not only did the update, but tried to restore my system to an older version and ended up wiping all my mods (the Steam Deck uninstalls your games when you do that) without backing everything up first. So now I have no mods AND no Vortex😭. Definitely DO NOT update Vortex with this method! At least not for now. I can only hope Vortex will remember all my mods if and when it starts working again. It probably won't since I tried to uninstall Pikdum's tools and reinstall them (needless to say, it didn't work 😣)...
Could we get a little gameplay video of how your collection looks and run on the deck that would be helpful. As I tried another collection and the fps was very unsteady and it took away a lot from the vanilla experience
Hey about the file association. I clicked the always open tick box in chrome and now no matter what I do I can't remove that association. I want to get it working with MO2 and the option inside there doesn't work. I don't know how to reset that option within Chrome itself and I've tried xdg-mime but I don't know what to look for. This install if vortex is default no matter what I do
So I talked to Pikdum, the issue I think is that his code specifically has file names for Skyrim. So you could get Vortex to work but you have to go back to Sonic2kk's tinker tools and not use Pikdum's easy install set up. Here's an example: github.com/pikdum/steam-deck/blob/master/vortex/skyrim-post-deploy.sh
@@thisisntevenmyfinalform2025 I just tried this for Fallout 4 and it seemed to work. But you can ignore the Post Deploy file. You have to download F4SE manually, and install it in the main game folder, then rename "Fallout4Launcher.exe" to something like "Fallout4LauncherORIG.exe" FIRST then rename "f4se_loader.exe" to "Fallout4Launcher.exe". Then mod the game in Vortex and play!
Question. I have Vortex running damn near flawless with Skyrim.. but when it came to Fallout 4, none of my mods will work, and apparently Vortex keeps giving me this administrative access denied message whenever I deploy the mods I installed. People keep saying i have to go to properties of the game's exe file and uncheck the "read only" box. But there is no read only box on the Deck for some reason. Some also say to run it as admin. I have no idea how to do that either. Any suggestions?
So I talked to Pikdum, the issue I think is that his code specifically has file names for Skyrim. So you could get Vortex to work but you have to go back to Sonic2kk's tinker tools and not use Pikdum's easy install set up. Here's an example: github.com/pikdum/steam-deck/blob/master/vortex/skyrim-post-deploy.sh
I just tried this for Fallout 4 and it seemed to work. But you can ignore the Post Deploy file. You have to download F4SE manually, and install it in the main game folder, then rename "Fallout4Launcher.exe" to something like "Fallout4LauncherORIG.exe" FIRST then rename "f4se_loader.exe" to "Fallout4Launcher.exe". Then mod the game in Vortex and play!
@@IFailAtUsernames19 Probably not because it's basically the same thing. Just pick FO4 instead of Skyrim in games in Vortex, download F4SE instead of SKSE and add to main game folder where .exe is, and don't run post.deploy.
I followed this method, installed a collection, the collection is now on it's 10-20th install run, it keeps installing the collection over and over but each time it only installs a few GB of the downloads.
First of all many thanks for an excellent video tutorial. I installed Vortex on my Steam deck as per instructions in the video, but it won't run in game mode. I then applied it to steamthinkerlaunch in the game mode, it appeared in the game mode whole and rather healthy looking with the mod collection fully present. It even starts but then it stops running again. Any advice or suggestion would be much welcomed. With thanks in advance...
Hmm you shouldn't need to apply anything. Redownload the Pikdum tool cause he updated it a few days ago. Delete every file (at end of vid/in description) then run the redownload Pikdum tool and try again.
The latest is there are 2 options right night going forward. If Vortex is working for you on version 1.7.8 then you can keep as is, or you can uninstall everything (including Vortex and all your mods) and redownload Pikdum's tools. He's reworked it so it no longer uses SteamTinkerLaunch. It's more reliable and uses the latest version of Vortex 1.8.0. Up to you.
Does anyone else have to enable the individual plugin from the creation menu in game? I run the post deployment everytime, doesn't really make a difference. Hell what does it even do?
Can you tell me a little more about what not working means? Just that mods aren't showing up or are you having errors? Feel free to hit me up in the Discord. discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87
Really hoping someone can help me but I’ve did everything the video instructed and every time after installing Vortex and I try to open the app it just doesn’t even launch. I’m pretty new at this lol and completely lost.
You can try restarting your Steam Deck, and running the update file. If it still doesn't work, then delete everything (listed at the end of the vid and description) and start over.
So new question. Vortex auto updated into a version i apparently couldnt use with my steam deck anymore. I tried to delete it and redownload it but now vortex doesnt even recognize i have oblivion so i cant disable or uninstall the mods even when i find a way to open vortex. I think im just having trouble finding where the file is supposed to be on my steam deck so it can recognize the games
Hello, I followed all the steps and got mods working on Skyrim, but now I can’t get mods to work on my other games like Jedi fallen order. Does anyone know how to make it work on other games?
I've only tried it with Fallout4 but it worked. Google says you just need to go to Steam > steamapps > common > Jedi Fallen Order > SwGame > Content > Paks and create a new folder inside the Paks folder with the file name ~mods or just the paks folder. Then extract the mod from the downloaded file and drag and drop it into the ~mods folder. You may want to do a little more research then I did. But again I haven't tried this.
@@Oasis_Arcadethis did work, thanks you’re the GOAT. I was never good at computers and don’t have much free time after work. So thanks for the knowledge to make this quick and easy
I have tried this several times and continue to have zero success. I have download both Skyrim and Vortex to my SD card however, when I try to install your collection, my deck hard drive keeps running out of space. Not sure why files are being stored on the internal drive, seeing I directed skyrim and vortex to the SD card. Can you please provide some guidance on how to properly correct this issue.
My Skyrim will stay loading when launching in game mode but if I launch in desktop it launches through vortex quickly. I was wondering if I botched a step? Or if I just have to let it load since of the mods
I have a problem with my vortex now? I start it up, it acts like its updating or downloading something new, ten does nothing??? I see it pop up vortex, but doesn't let me in
@@Oasis_Arcade Yea, I later uninstalled it, then reinstalled *just* the steamtinker, then I opened the properties on FO4, which is what I was trying to mod, and installed it that way All worked well!
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What happens when you try to install mods? If its error 403 then you need to download them manually and install to Vortex, or buy a month of Premium (faster) and install. You can turn off auto-charge right after. Premium ~$7.
For one it keeps saying failure to launch game data even though I already ran the game multiple times but it doesn't seem it and it said download failed requesting url, I'm new the the whole vortex thing and don't know how to find the file and manually download it
So I have managed to get Vortex downloaded and working but for the life of me I don't know how to set up the Staging Folder for Skyrim. Right now Skyrim is on my SD card. What do I do?
I've added "outdated" to the title but the description is correct. You can head to my Discord for live help discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87. -You will need to manually set the location of where Skyrim game is. Use either the J: or K: drives > Skyrim Special Edition (J: is internal storage games, K: is sd card games) -Vortex will pop up some warnings about staging location and deployment method. Just walk through their fixes. (Staging folder needs to be on the same drive as the game.) -The suggested path works here. -Deployment method should be hardlinks.
I prefer MO2 due to the mod manager placing the mods into a special mods folder that doesn't clutter up Skyrim's data folder like Vortex does. However trying to get MO2 to install on my steam deck was a fucking pain in the ass lol. Again while I prefer MO2 I'm not against using Vortex. This easy to install tutorial was a godsend cause I refuse to play skyrim ae without mods.
does anyone know how to add supported vortex games to this install tool? I'd like to mod cult of the lamb and stardew Valley. I already tried to add them but vortex refuses "to see" their install folders.
How did you install MO2? I used STL and it works but doesn't work with Chrome and the nxm files regardless of clicking the option in settings. Plus I still have Vortex installed and downloaded a massive collection of like to move over
@@pandawhokills I have MO2 on my steamdeck and run FNV. Same process for Skyrim. It’s a pretty painless process overall. @Ohnoitsalexx has a pretty good Skyrim guide on YT for MO2. It’s slightly outdated with the proton versions but process is all the same
I’m trying to mod FO4. I keep getting “requesting url “…” failed with status “403”. This code is usually caused by invalid request, maybe you followed a link that has expired or lack permission to access it.” How do I fix this?
@@Oasis_Arcade anytime I try to download mods from nexus directly onto vortex, if you asking for when this started, about 3 days ago after I reinstalled vortex after deleting it(before that it just wouldn’t open)
So I had someone test this out. Looks like a Nexus server issue. She fixed it buy paying for a month of Premium. They use different servers (I don't get commission or anything, just telling you what worked for one person). If you do it you can cancel auto renew right away and keep the whole month. Or you can trouble shoot here: www.nexusmods.com/CDN/e403/?ip=66.249.64.115&user_id=&req=/1151/32911/Fallout&expires=&md5=&rip=&ctype=normal
After installing it the notifications in vortex it says .NET installation broken. Is this a problem? Edit: For some reason it Vortex doesn't want to start consistently. Sometimes it starts and sometimes no matter how hard I try it doesn't load up.
The latest is there are 2 options right now going forward. If Vortex is working for you on version 1.7.8 then you can keep as is, or you can uninstall everything (including Vortex and all your mods) and redownload Pikdum's tools. He's reworked it so it no longer uses SteamTinkerLaunch. It's more reliable and uses the latest version of Vortex 1.8.0. Up to you.
Ok so I talked to Pikdum and he's updated his tools. If you've had this installed for a while now try the update tool. If it's a fairly new install youllt need to try deleting everything and trying again (listed at the end of the vid/end of vid description).
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me but basically I've done everything right and even fully installed your collection, but when I turned on my Steam Deck and went to desktop mode to open up Vortex, it did it's loading bit only to never open up the Vortex app, not even the Logo would pop up. I've ran the Post Launch and all, but nothing. Some pointers would help a ton 😅
@@robhern9512 @Rob Hern ok I MIGHT have fixed it. I think it's because Vortex auto updates after installing mods which is what was making it not open at all since the new update basically ruins this method. So, I reinstalled it all from scratch, factory reset and everything for good measure. Once you're at 3:58 IMMEDIATELY go to the Vortex setting page, click on the Vortex Tab, and under Update change it from Stable to No Automatic Updates. So far it's running smoothly for me so I hope this works for you man!
This didn’t work for me. I followed the steps and turned off the automatic update for vortex, but when I opened the program again it changed back to the stable channel! Even when I turned the automatic updates off again, it still tried to install that update when I closed the application and broke itself. Any advice?
@@Qwabby101 So you deleted all the files and started with a 100% fresh install? Did you redownload Pikdum's single file? Then when that installs it gives you 3 files and ran them, but Vortex is updating itself. Right?
3:28 in this step i do get the vortex icon, but no notifications pop up. Did I did something wrong? My internet is very slow on the steam deck for some reason.
@@Milanor Wen you click the Vortex icon its doesn't come up? Ok try uninstalling everything and try again. To uninstall delete folders shown at 6:06 and try running the single downloaded file again. To uninstall: Click the upper right 3 lines and make sure "Show Hidden Files" is checked. Then delete: .pikdum folder (Found at home/deck/.pikdum/ ) Desktop shortcuts Files "pikdum-vortecx.desktop" and "vortex-steamtinkerlauncher-dl.destop" (found at home/dek/.local/share/applications/ ) stl folder (found at /home/deck/stl/ ) steamtinkerlaunch folder (found at home/deck/~/.config/steamtinkerlaunch
In theory it should work on anything that uses Vortex. But you'd need to look up how to mod your games and then do it the same way you'd do it on PC only on the Deck. I believe the game and Vortex need to be on the same drive (hdd or SD card). Don't run the Post.Deploy file at the end.
I've gotten to the part where I've downloaded and opened vortex and added your collection. When I try to download/install the collections, it asks me to hit download, a Chrome icon appears and bounces, but nothing happens after that. Not sure what i'm doing wrong? :( Please help
for Skyrim, FO3, FNV, FO4 does the game need to be installed on the nvme for vortex (mod manager) to recognize the game like other tutorials state? cause I have the 64gb model and FO4 won't fit without maxing the internal storage, so I use my sd card until I upgrade internal storge. So my question is will vortex work if game is installed on the micro sd card?
I want to put all my mods from my pc to steam deck. My question is: can I just put all my mods in vortex on steam and at the end of deploying ALL the mods, run "skyrim post deploy"? Or do I really have to run it every single mod?
So I made the mistake of setting my grapchics to ultra and now with vortex set up and running a collection I don’t ever get the graphics option screen and I would really like to set the graphics lower so I can get a decent frame rate how would I do that?
You can get the option pop up back by switching the names of _SkyrinSELauncher and SkyrimSELauncher. The one the the underscore(_) is the original. Or if you did it yourself. You just need the original SkyrimSELauncher file back and named that. If you deleted it then rename SkyrimSELauncher to something like SkyrimSELauncherNEW and then verify game files. It'll redownload the original. Dont forget to reploy your mods and run post.deploy after.
That's a great question! I'm found out from Pikdum. You DO still need to install SKSE. I'll add that to the description of the vid and my collection too. So you'll need to: Download [SKSE64](skse.silverlock.org/) and paste all files and folder in same folder as the Skyrim.exe, Then rename **SkyrimSELauncher** something like **SkyrimSELauncherORIG** and rename **skse64_loader** as **SkyrimSELauncher**.
@@Oasis_Arcade ok when you got the update list delay will it rename skse64 loader to sklauncher itself as you said in the description or do you have to do it manually
@@tlon5431 The post.deploy tool will rename SKSE to launcher for you. If for some reason your mods aren't loading, double check and make sure it worked. It renames the original SkyrimSELauncher to _SkyrimSELaincher. So if you see it with _ then you're good.
Any tips on how to downgrade.Skyrim? I tried using that Reddit post on my steam deck that lets you go to nav console and then you copy and paste whatever and then it downgrades. You just drag and drop and you're done. But for some reason every time I hit enter on their nav console link, nothing happens. It just comes up with Google searches.
Can you manage games that are on the internal drive. I'm having the worst time trying to get this to work. I can get to the games on the SD card but when I mod witcher 3 it loads up normally with no mods 😢
@OasisAvatar if it is internal install I have another issue because it does not pick it up automatically so I have to set the folder manually, Home/.local/share/steamapps/common/witcher 3 But in vortex it won't allow me to get into ".local" any suggestions if this is the case?
I'm trying to do this method but with stardew Valley and vortex can find the game 😢. When I try to locate it manually because its in a .local file vortex can't see it.
I'm trying to do this and anytime i save the link and try to double click it it just opens a "kate" file and does nothing. Anyone know what's going wrong?
Maybe include the while downloading SKSE part in the video instead of the description? Now I gotta go look through other videos to help, would’ve been nice it it was included
Sorry about that. I tried to make it hard to miss in the description. Nothing else needed, just add SKSE before and follow the vid. Let me know if you need help.
@@Oasis_Arcade it was a pain in the A for my computer illiterate self but I eventually got it working, was just weird to figure out where to place it cause I have an sd card too
The set up does work, many people experience this including me. I don't know why. If after installation Vortex doesn't want to open, got to Go to /home/Deck/.Pikdum/steam-deck-master/vortex and run install-vortex.desktop. It'll reinstall Vortex (won't erase your mods). I have to do this every so often. Ill add this to the guide.
So it says i have vortex installed basically, the icons there and it doesnt say "install vortex" anymore, but when i attempt to open it, it just loads for like 5 seconds then does nothing
If after installation Vortex doesn't want to open, go to /home/Deck/.Pikdum/steam-deck-master/vortex and run install-vortex.desktop. It'll reinstall Vortex (won't erase your mods).
When you uninstall Vortex, the mods should delete too. To Uninstall/Delete: 1 -Open Dolphin (file explorer), and click/tap the 3 lines in the upper right and make sure "Show Hidden Files" is checked. Then Delete: 2 - .pikdum folder (Found at home/deck/.pikdum/ ) 3 - Desktop shortcuts 4 - Files "pikdum-vortecx.desktop" and "vortex-steamtinkerlauncher-dl.destop" (found at home/dek/.local/share/applications/ ) 5 - stl folder (found at /home/deck/stl/ ) 6 - steamtinkerlaunch folder (found at home/deck/~/.config/steamtinkerlaunch
Did this method for Kingdom Hearts 3, got the mods running but after shutdown, I open up the vortex link, and it opens STL but doesn't boot Vortex afterwards. Not sure what I did wrong...
Hmm not sure. I'd say reboot your Steam Deck, run the updater, and try again. Not sure what this error is. It's happened to me but I solved it by reinstalling it all. But that'll delete all your mods.
Yep, someone else asked and I got it to work. Instead of SKSE you'll need F4SE and follow the same steps. Select FO4 game instead of Skyrim and don't run Post.Deploy at the end.
Need more info. Whats the error? The mod staging folder and the game MUST be on the same drive (internal vs SD card). Come chat in the Discord for more help: discord.gg/B9ZycY5Zwk
This really really helped me, i've been through 4 different guides today since I tried mod organizer 2 the other day and wasn't super fond of it, I was looking to get vortex working and there was no guide as simple and easy to follow as this! Thank you so much!
This is so good! I come from Reddit and your work is amazing, alongside the other 2 that make using Vortex on SD possible
If anyone's just come across this video and is interested in doing this. I can confirm installing vortex still works however its not as easy as shown in this video.
Since this video came out vortex has gone through a few updates which has caused the process to change, for example vortex will not automatically detect any games installed and it will throw some errors after doing this that can be fixed through vortex.
I spent about 3 hours trying to get this to work today and I finally got there. The instructions in this video are outdated and the github page also did not have very clear instructions. I have had a word with the github author today and he has now provided an UPDATED GUIDE on the github page.
I recommend using this :)
Thanks for this comment, looking to install some mods on dragon quest and new to all this (previous console gamer) so will follow your advice 👍
Yah I knew this was going to be a head ach
Thank you. I may need to make a new video though this they will all be outdated once Vortex has an official Linux build. The written guide is updated. I've added "outdated" to the title.
Thanks for your help yesterday on discord. I’m just finished the PC/copy methode. My Game runs with 30-35 FPS Outside. I‘m happy
But still want to see the updated video with vortex on the deck! ;)
@@Oasis_Arcade Is it possible to post an updated link to the new guide?
I've had the steam deck for over a year. Tried getting vortex running at least once a month but never could. I knew one day the awesome community, would make it easy and keep me from pulling my hair out.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing work done by beautiful people.
Absolutely! Dont forget to install SKSE manually. Pikdum's post.depoly tool should do renaming.
@@Oasis_Arcade is it safe if I already renamed it?
@@chiefprimo3002 is rename is again over install.
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The latest is there are 2 options right night going forward. If Vortex is working for you on version 1.7.8 then you can keep as is, or you can uninstall everything (including Vortex and all your mods) and redownload Pikdum's tools. He's reworked it so it no longer uses SteamTinkerLaunch. It's more reliable and uses the latest version of Vortex 1.8.0. Up to you.
This really helped me! I am a Chinese and my English is not good. I really spent a lot of effort to play mod. I followed three or four tutorials for several times. When I almost gave up, I succeeded with your method!! Thank you so much!!!! Can I simply translate this method into Chinese Internet? I have no profit. I will mark the original author and address. There are many people who want to play mod, but the methods on Chinese Internet are not very good. I can't believe I succeeded. oh Thank you so much!! It doesn't matter if it can't be reproduced, I just want to express my thanks!
Yes! You are ok to translate into any language! You have my permission. I'm glad it helped. Do no forget to download and install SKSE into the main Skyrim folder!
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I cant believe it finally happened, im blown away this is the greatest thing ive discovered on steam deck
Thank you! Your directions helped SO MUCH!!
Felt like I got lost half way through the instructions and still managed to get it working first try! Not usually tech savvy at all with modding and all that stuff, but even still I managed thanks to this guide! Cheers!
Awesome! Here to help.
I'm getting a steam deck soon and this helps out so much ty!
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Welp, i tried everything. deleting and reinstalling everything, but no, Vortex won't open. it just shows a black screen with a loadingbar at the top for a few seconds and thats it. nothing after that. i even left it for over half an hour.
Same thing is happening to me and it worked perfectly for me before but now it doesn't 😢
Ok so I talked to Pikdum and he's updated his tools. If you've had this installed for a while now try the update tool. If it's a fairly new install youllt need to try deleting everything and trying again (listed at the end of the vid/end of vid description).
This helped me get new Vegas to run tale of two wastelands on deck with vortex thanks
Tried this after the lutris method didn't work for. Never got anything on desktop even after I re-executed Vortex.desktop gunna try reimaging the deck and try again.
Ugh... I've tried so many of these "methods for modding on the deck" and they never work fully. I always hit some kind of snag. My deck has been nothing but a streaming tool since I got it. As I pretty much only play modded Bethesda games on PC, everything else is console. I really hope this works.
Let me know how it goes. Jump into my Discord if you want live help. discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87
For some reason my installation is getting stuck at installing dotnet
I'm having the same problem. I tried to factory reset my steam deck but I'm still having the same problem.
Are you running only the mods in my Collection? None should need .Net. I don't think .NET works on linux but you may be able to trick it. Others have said they had issue cause they interrupted the install process. I believe the game itself installs a .NET framework. You could always try manually downloading it and see if that helps. But again its only for Window so may or may not help. dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download
What to do if Vortex can't find the game automatically? I tried doing it manual, but it never shows up
Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. Redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
Didn't work for me unfortunately, I try to open the Vortex icon after it was supposedly installed and nothing comes up. Tried Updating clicking Pikdum's Tools, restarting, deleting and doing the whole process again. Nothing comes up when I click the Vortex icon.
Same for me it says the same thing but doesn't actually open Vortex it just quits to my desktop.
@@rudyrudy5384 At this point I'm just moving on with another tutorial, there's no indication that Vortex will load or something.
This happened to me too. Uninstall/delete everything and rye again. Instructions at end of video and in description.
Same to me. Even tried uninstall / reinstall whole thing including skse but nothing happened. Everytime I try to open Vortex Icon on the Desktop nothing happens.
Ok so I talked to Pikdum and he's updated his tools. If you've had this installed for a while now try the update tool. If it's a fairly new install youllt need to try deleting everything and trying again (listed at the end of the vid/end of vid description).
I think this is all outdated now. I've managed to install Vortex but nothing is connecting, it can't find Skyrim and when I tried to do it all manually nothing works
Same completely broken for me as well. It won't detect where skyrim is installed and when I automatically set it, it gives me another error stating it cannot find the skyrim config files. Switching back to MO2
I've added "outdated" to the title but the description is correct. You can head to my Discord for live help discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87.
-You will need to manually set the location of where Skyrim game is. Use either the J: or K: drives > Skyrim Special Edition
(J: is internal storage games, K: is sd card games)
-Vortex will pop up some warnings about staging location and deployment method. Just walk through their fixes. (Staging folder needs to be on the same drive as the game.)
-The suggested path works here.
-Deployment method should be hardlinks.
Oh snap, it finally happened, Hell yeeeeeeeeah thanks for this video, I think I'll be trying this soon!
Hope this will eventually work with the GoG version, I'm not keen on Beths mod breaking stealth updates.
The update tools appears but not the vortex shortcut
Uninstall everything (listed at end of vid or description) and try again.
I get to the part where it has "install Vortex" on the desktop, but when I try, the things it needs to download fails and says "no internet connection" for the "steamtinkerlaunch" part specifically
I'd say try and uninstall all the files (listed in the vid description) and reinstall.
@@Oasis_Arcade hey I had the same problem and uninstalled like it said in the description and reinstalled but I still have the same problem, any ideas ?
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It worked perfectly. Thanks!!!!
Installed correctly mods work and everything but vortex will no longer open only pops up icon then dissappears, help?
If after installation Vortex doesn't want to open, go to /home/Deck/.Pikdum/steam-deck-master/vortex and run install-vortex.desktop. It'll reinstall Vortex (won't erase your mods).
@OasisAvatar thank you but I shouldn't edited it, I just messed around a lil and it's working just fine now thanks for the vid
@@brandondoublerunner5859Hey, im having the same problem. How did you fix it?
When I try to open vortex to finalize the installation, it won’t open when I right click on the vortex icon. Do I need to open it with some other software?
Nope. Should work. Try uninstalling all the files and try again.
i downloaded the "install.desktop" and it just opens up "kate"?? it dose not allow me to execute the program, please help
No sure of the issue. Delete and redownload. Try again.
@OasisAvatar I just put it on the desktop and ran it lol it works now. Thanks for the reply
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What do you mean you put it on the desk top?
@antdogass1 I literally dragged and dropped the file onto the desktop lol
I'm on the step where you open Vortex so it can finish the install process, and it doesn't seem to be finishing. I understand it takes a while, but I'm wondering roughly how long? It's been sitting for over 30 minutes, and Vortex hasn't finished yet. Any help is appreciated.
This happened to me too. I'd say force stop it and try again or uninstall/delete everything and rye again. Instructions at end of video and in description.
@@Oasis_Arcade thanks for the reply. I'll try it over again.
Ok so I talked to Pikdum and he's updated his tools. If you've had this installed for a while now try the update tool. If it's a fairly new install youllt need to try deleting everything and trying again (listed at the end of the vid/end of vid description).
It is saying mods can't be deployed and it will not let me click on anything
I've found that my Deck requires Steam to be running for my controls to work now. Does it give an error for you deployment?
I have been trying to get this to work. I got to the part where I am supposed to install vortex by double clicking the icon, let the script run, install what it needs, and finally it should give me the 3 icons like it shows at 3:00. I tried running the updater, it didn't work. I tried resetting, factory resetting, reinstalling everything, and still, didn't work. I don't know if I am just missing something, or if this no longer works. I can see that it is doing something to install part of it, but something isn't working.
Was there anything else I may need to get this to work, or am I better off not bothering with this anymore? Does it matter if Skyrim is installed on the internal storage, or can this work while installed on an SD card?
This can work on an SD card but I believe Skyrim and Vortex need to be on the same drive. So both on internal or both on SD card. But the Vortex program itself should load regard less (just not run mods). You're saying you can't get Vortex to start at all?
@@Oasis_Arcade Vortex isn't installing properly. It installs part of it, but not all of it. I can find part of the files for Vortex and the other programs. That tells me it fails during part of the download, doesn't know what to do, and closes before finishing the installation. That's why I needed to know if installing on the SD card was important.
@@Oasis_Arcade The files I see are the .pikdum folder, a Vortex icon labeled "Install Vortex," a Deck generic icon labeled "Update Pikdum's Tools," the stl folder, and the steamtinkerlaunch folder.
One of the major things I see missing is the share folder under the .local folder. I do not know if any other files are missing from the download that could be preventing the install from properly completing. Please let me know if you know how to resolve this issue.
@@blubullie4850 Look at the uninstall instructions under the video description and that lists the files.
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i’m actually getting stuck within the first step. every time i open the pikdum file it opens kate automatically not allowing me to execute it
Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. Redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
I just tried it and still isn’t working
How do I open up vortex after it is installed i click the vortex and it doesnt open up the program
Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. Redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
i tried reinstalling it 3 times and still nothing. all i get is a loading scene and nothing happens
Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. Redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
Skyrim wont luanch at all. All my saves are missing too. They are atill there launching from steam but missing in vortex.
Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. Redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
The ending part where u press vortex and u downloading everything u need is taken super long anyone know how to fix this?
Sadly happened to me too. Stop and try again. If it happens again, delete everything (listed at end of vid and description) and try again.
@@Oasis_Arcade Ty
Followed the guide to a T and have started vortex and it says it installs. But when I star it it never loads. Goes to the status bar screen for a second and then back to the desktop and does nothing. What did I do wrong? Does it have to only be started with Skyrim?
Try running the Update icon on the desktop. If that doesn't help, shutdown and restart the whole SD. Let me know if that helps. There was an issue and Pikdum updated his tools.
@@Oasis_Arcade I did update it. Tried using vortex and it never loads up. It says download and installed with latest version but it just goes back to the steam tinker page. I've even left it for ten minutes hoping it was being slow. I've restarted it, shut down, tried in desktop and game mode it never works. Mod organize 2 loads but won't load all my mods, mainly anything body shape wise like cbbe and anything like bodyslide. My characters body goes invisible. Even went and deleted the underwear mesh hoping that might do it. Originally I installed correct thru steamtinker instead of the way you did, would that cause issue? If so do I just do the un install like you have posted and try again?
@@superarguna Hmm ok. I'd say uninstall everything and try reinstalling it from the single Pikdum file.
@@Oasis_Arcade well it installed like yours instead of only installing v12 of steam tinker. Got everything installed and it still doesn't open vortex. It tries but never loads up. Tried restarting system and going again after install. After 4 attempts nothing's changed other than the install itself. Maybe I don't have something installed that's needed? No idea.
@@Oasis_Arcade uninstalled all versions of tinker and restarted from full scratch. I can get the vortex symbol to bounce now and seems like it's trying to load but never does.
I am trying to mod Baldur's Gate 3 and keep getting a message about External Changes: Mode files were changed outside Vortex. You can undo these changes now or apply them permanently. Links were deleted ("Save" will remove the corresponding source files permanently, "Revert will recreate the links). Then, I have the option to save change or revert change.
No matter which I choose, my Mods do not deploy.
What am I doing wrong here and why can't I get this to work?
Thank you!
Yeah you'll want to usually revert. Though Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. I'd suggest redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
Did you ever get this working? I'm experiencing the same issue right now (external mod file changes - save/revert?). I was wondering if it was a permissions issue or symlink issue etc. The installation directions say to do hardlinks but Vortex won't let me pick anything but symlinks in the dropdown for Deployment Method in the Mods tab of Settings.
Even if you choose to Revert, it appears the files have already been deleted in the Game Mod folder. Or maybe they were never created/copied over to being with?
Does you know why my vortex no longer launch? I uninstall it and reinstall but still doesnt launch. My mods still work when I launch Skyrim in game mode.
Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. Redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
@@Oasis_Arcade thank you, apparently I had to try installing it via lutris since this process keeps updating. So far is working under lutris and not updating.
Awesome!
@@Oasis_Arcadehave them go to settings, vortex, then the update dropdown and then turn it to no updates.
The latest is there are 2 options right now going forward. If Vortex is working for you on version 1.7.8 then you can keep as is, or you can uninstall everything (including Vortex and all your mods) and redownload Pikdum's tools. He's reworked it so it no longer uses SteamTinkerLaunch. It's more reliable and uses the latest version of Vortex 1.8.0. Up to you.
I followed every step yet i only see vortex with two alerts say cannot mount AppImage, Please check your fuse setup
Hm I'd say delete everything in my uninstall list and start over (written out in vid description). No idea about the error message.
@@Oasis_Arcade Alright i got stuff installing now Ill update this if need be
@@Oasis_Arcade So it says skyrim couldnt be found automatically then says I need to find it automatically, Now the thing is I have Skyrim on my Micro SD but have no clue how to navigate to it. Do you know how this is done?
figured it out just took me a bit
@@SsgssDrew Awesome! Great job!!
Hi, all works great first time, but I have to reinstall it after SSD replacement, and now the installation are block at dotnet stage. Do you know what is the problem ? Thx
Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. Redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
Please do a video on profiles when me modding with pikdum tools. I'm unsure if/when you need to use the post update tool.
Update is just to see if Pikdum has updated his program. Use Post.Deploy after any mod changes before running the game. So you'd load Vortex, changed your profile, probably run FNIS, then Post.Deploy, go to game mode and play Skyrim. If you're playing something other than Skyrim, don't run Post.Deploy tool.
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My "Install Vortex" thing only takes 98 seconds to finish but also looks nothing like what yours does. It also changes nothing. There's no new icons. It's still just "Install Vortex". I don't even see any errors either... I'm so lost...
Sounds like its bad. Delete everything (listed at the end of the vid and description), redownload Pikdum's tools, verify Skyrim game files via Steam, and try again.
Some bridges in falkreath have either blank textures on top of the walls, or are they just bright white snow that's been finely smoothed and polished?
Not sure, I'd need to see. You can join my Discord if you want to troubleshoot. discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87
@@Oasis_Arcade Okay, I'm just not active much there because I hardly even use it, but I joined.
No idea what to do there, still learning.
I got it installed with this video for oblivion, however when i launch the game by any means the mods arent loaded its just vanilla. The mods are all enabled and i used the post deploy shortcut.
Double check that all your plugins are enabled. You can join my Discord for more troubleshooting discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87
I just got a steamdeck, never used PC/modded before, I was wondering if this is for modding all games, or just Skyrim in particular?
-Hello everyone, unfortunately, vortex update 1.8.1 broke the tool.-
Hopefully piktum will fix it soon. 😊
Edit: it has been fixed! Make sure to disable automatic updates!
Yeah, I not only did the update, but tried to restore my system to an older version and ended up wiping all my mods (the Steam Deck uninstalls your games when you do that) without backing everything up first. So now I have no mods AND no Vortex😭.
Definitely DO NOT update Vortex with this method! At least not for now. I can only hope Vortex will remember all my mods if and when it starts working again. It probably won't since I tried to uninstall Pikdum's tools and reinstall them (needless to say, it didn't work 😣)...
@@SpiderboyN2Jesus I always backup my mod list as draft collections. I have 500+ mods
Yup. Installed two mods than Vortex forcibly updated itself despite me telling it not to... Now it won't open at all.
Same
Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. Redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
Could we get a little gameplay video of how your collection looks and run on the deck that would be helpful.
As I tried another collection and the fps was very unsteady and it took away a lot from the vanilla experience
I could make a vid if you want and post in my Discord if you want. discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87
Hey about the file association. I clicked the always open tick box in chrome and now no matter what I do I can't remove that association. I want to get it working with MO2 and the option inside there doesn't work. I don't know how to reset that option within Chrome itself and I've tried xdg-mime but I don't know what to look for. This install if vortex is default no matter what I do
Will this work with fallout 4? Been trying to mod FO4 on steam deck for 2 weeks now and no videos i watched helped.
So I've had a chat with Pikdum and he thinks it should but may need some modification. Getting more info for ya.
So I talked to Pikdum, the issue I think is that his code specifically has file names for Skyrim. So you could get Vortex to work but you have to go back to Sonic2kk's tinker tools and not use Pikdum's easy install set up. Here's an example: github.com/pikdum/steam-deck/blob/master/vortex/skyrim-post-deploy.sh
@@Oasis_Arcade alright thanks!
@@thisisntevenmyfinalform2025 I just tried this for Fallout 4 and it seemed to work. But you can ignore the Post Deploy file. You have to download F4SE manually, and install it in the main game folder, then rename "Fallout4Launcher.exe" to something like "Fallout4LauncherORIG.exe" FIRST then rename "f4se_loader.exe" to "Fallout4Launcher.exe". Then mod the game in Vortex and play!
@@Oasis_Arcade thanks for the update i'll try it
Thanks for the help. Did you all ready have SKSE64 installed and copied over to your skyrim folder before starting this process?
Copy over the folder? This sounds like the PC method and not the Steam Deck. Either way, SKSE is generally copied over first, the mods.
Question. I have Vortex running damn near flawless with Skyrim.. but when it came to Fallout 4, none of my mods will work, and apparently Vortex keeps giving me this administrative access denied message whenever I deploy the mods I installed. People keep saying i have to go to properties of the game's exe file and uncheck the "read only" box. But there is no read only box on the Deck for some reason. Some also say to run it as admin. I have no idea how to do that either. Any suggestions?
So I talked to Pikdum, the issue I think is that his code specifically has file names for Skyrim. So you could get Vortex to work but you have to go back to Sonic2kk's tinker tools and not use Pikdum's easy install set up. Here's an example: github.com/pikdum/steam-deck/blob/master/vortex/skyrim-post-deploy.sh
I just tried this for Fallout 4 and it seemed to work. But you can ignore the Post Deploy file. You have to download F4SE manually, and install it in the main game folder, then rename "Fallout4Launcher.exe" to something like "Fallout4LauncherORIG.exe" FIRST then rename "f4se_loader.exe" to "Fallout4Launcher.exe". Then mod the game in Vortex and play!
@OasisAvatar Would you be willing to do a tutorial to do this for Fallout 4?
@@IFailAtUsernames19 Probably not because it's basically the same thing. Just pick FO4 instead of Skyrim in games in Vortex, download F4SE instead of SKSE and add to main game folder where .exe is, and don't run post.deploy.
@@Oasis_Arcade Alrighty, I'm giving it a shot now
I followed this method, installed a collection, the collection is now on it's 10-20th install run, it keeps installing the collection over and over but each time it only installs a few GB of the downloads.
So you're trying to install is but its not downloading? Do you have a Premium account?
i have a problem of after running the vortex application for a second time and waiting for the band aid thing to go away it doesn't open vortex
Not sure what you mean, but if you're still having issues delete it all and start over.
First of all many thanks for an excellent video tutorial. I installed Vortex on my Steam deck as per instructions in the video, but it won't run in game mode. I then applied it to steamthinkerlaunch in the game mode, it appeared in the game mode whole and rather healthy looking with the mod collection fully present. It even starts but then it stops running again. Any advice or suggestion would be much welcomed. With thanks in advance...
Hmm you shouldn't need to apply anything. Redownload the Pikdum tool cause he updated it a few days ago. Delete every file (at end of vid/in description) then run the redownload Pikdum tool and try again.
The latest is there are 2 options right night going forward. If Vortex is working for you on version 1.7.8 then you can keep as is, or you can uninstall everything (including Vortex and all your mods) and redownload Pikdum's tools. He's reworked it so it no longer uses SteamTinkerLaunch. It's more reliable and uses the latest version of Vortex 1.8.0. Up to you.
Does anyone else have to enable the individual plugin from the creation menu in game? I run the post deployment everytime, doesn't really make a difference. Hell what does it even do?
Doesn t work, vortex and mod installed and Fallout4Launcher.exe already renamed, and in manager mods in Fallout 4 mod installed too, but not working(
Can you tell me a little more about what not working means? Just that mods aren't showing up or are you having errors? Feel free to hit me up in the Discord. discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87
I get stuck at 'Installing Vortex' - 'Installing 'Dotnet'' through the SteamTinkerLaunch-InstallVortexStatus window.
You'll need to redownload Pikdums tools as there was an update.
You can head to my Discord for live help discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87.
Really hoping someone can help me but I’ve did everything the video instructed and every time after installing Vortex and I try to open the app it just doesn’t even launch. I’m pretty new at this lol and completely lost.
You can try restarting your Steam Deck, and running the update file. If it still doesn't work, then delete everything (listed at the end of the vid and description) and start over.
@@Oasis_Arcade Thank you so much bro , I actually got it to work after all😅
@@xconfxssions8042 Sweet!
So new question. Vortex auto updated into a version i apparently couldnt use with my steam deck anymore. I tried to delete it and redownload it but now vortex doesnt even recognize i have oblivion so i cant disable or uninstall the mods even when i find a way to open vortex. I think im just having trouble finding where the file is supposed to be on my steam deck so it can recognize the games
Which file? Oblivion game file? That should be on either J or K drive.
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Hello, I followed all the steps and got mods working on Skyrim, but now I can’t get mods to work on my other games like Jedi fallen order. Does anyone know how to make it work on other games?
I've only tried it with Fallout4 but it worked.
Google says you just need to go to Steam > steamapps > common > Jedi Fallen Order > SwGame > Content > Paks and create a new folder inside the Paks folder with the file name ~mods or just the paks folder. Then extract the mod from the downloaded file and drag and drop it into the ~mods folder. You may want to do a little more research then I did. But again I haven't tried this.
Thanks, I shall try this.
@@Oasis_Arcadethis did work, thanks you’re the GOAT. I was never good at computers and don’t have much free time after work. So thanks for the knowledge to make this quick and easy
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I can't get vortex to find Fallout 4 on my steam deck when its already installed?
Is it on the same drive? Hard drive vs SD card?
@@Oasis_Arcade its on my sd card
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That's all well and good, but what if you're trying to mod literally any other game?
I've only focused on Skyrim but I did try FO4 and it worked. You'll just have to investigate
\ how it would normally be modded on PC and try on SD.
Hey brother can you update me i wanna mod RDR2
I have tried this several times and continue to have zero success. I have download both Skyrim and Vortex to my SD card however, when I try to install your collection, my deck hard drive keeps running out of space. Not sure why files are being stored on the internal drive, seeing I directed skyrim and vortex to the SD card. Can you please provide some guidance on how to properly correct this issue.
Make sure your mod staging folder is on the SD card drive (usually K drive).
My Skyrim will stay loading when launching in game mode but if I launch in desktop it launches through vortex quickly. I was wondering if I botched a step? Or if I just have to let it load since of the mods
I have a problem with my vortex now?
I start it up, it acts like its updating or downloading something new, ten does nothing???
I see it pop up vortex, but doesn't let me in
I'm not sure how to fix this. I'd say uninstall it (in the vid description) and reinstall.
@@Oasis_Arcade Yea, I later uninstalled it, then reinstalled *just* the steamtinker, then I opened the properties on FO4, which is what I was trying to mod, and installed it that way
All worked well!
@@bunnyqueen20XX Awesome! Great job!!
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Its not letting me instal mods and o had it all set up im not sure if im missing something or whay but i need help
What happens when you try to install mods? If its error 403 then you need to download them manually and install to Vortex, or buy a month of Premium (faster) and install. You can turn off auto-charge right after. Premium ~$7.
For one it keeps saying failure to launch game data even though I already ran the game multiple times but it doesn't seem it and it said download failed requesting url, I'm new the the whole vortex thing and don't know how to find the file and manually download it
@@Oasis_Arcade if you have discord any chance you can help me on there?
@@HyperNebula I have a discord with a section just to help out: discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87
So I have managed to get Vortex downloaded and working but for the life of me I don't know how to set up the Staging Folder for Skyrim. Right now Skyrim is on my SD card. What do I do?
I've added "outdated" to the title but the description is correct. You can head to my Discord for live help discord.gg/SD49Aa7a87.
-You will need to manually set the location of where Skyrim game is. Use either the J: or K: drives > Skyrim Special Edition
(J: is internal storage games, K: is sd card games)
-Vortex will pop up some warnings about staging location and deployment method. Just walk through their fixes. (Staging folder needs to be on the same drive as the game.)
-The suggested path works here.
-Deployment method should be hardlinks.
please im begging you. just make a start to finish guide
Didn't I?
@OasisAvatar I'm real dumb chief. Kinda peiced it together with other vids tho. I like the collection Thanx
@@PanderExpress Aw sorry man. I'll try to make it clearer if I make another vid.
I prefer MO2 due to the mod manager placing the mods into a special mods folder that doesn't clutter up Skyrim's data folder like Vortex does. However trying to get MO2 to install on my steam deck was a fucking pain in the ass lol. Again while I prefer MO2 I'm not against using Vortex. This easy to install tutorial was a godsend cause I refuse to play skyrim ae without mods.
How in the holy hell did you get MO2 to work with your steam deck because I have been trying for days and I can’t find anything to help
does anyone know how to add supported vortex games to this install tool? I'd like to mod cult of the lamb and stardew Valley. I already tried to add them but vortex refuses "to see" their install folders.
How did you install MO2? I used STL and it works but doesn't work with Chrome and the nxm files regardless of clicking the option in settings. Plus I still have Vortex installed and downloaded a massive collection of like to move over
@@pandawhokills I have MO2 on my steamdeck and run FNV. Same process for Skyrim. It’s a pretty painless process overall. @Ohnoitsalexx has a pretty good Skyrim guide on YT for MO2. It’s slightly outdated with the proton versions but process is all the same
I’m trying to mod FO4. I keep getting “requesting url “…” failed with status “403”. This code is usually caused by invalid request, maybe you followed a link that has expired or lack permission to access it.” How do I fix this?
At what point are you getting this?
@@Oasis_Arcade I’ve been encountering the same issue, for me it occurs whenever I try to download mods to vortex using the mod manager download
@@Te0strath When are you getting this?
@@Oasis_Arcade anytime I try to download mods from nexus directly onto vortex, if you asking for when this started, about 3 days ago after I reinstalled vortex after deleting it(before that it just wouldn’t open)
So I had someone test this out. Looks like a Nexus server issue. She fixed it buy paying for a month of Premium. They use different servers (I don't get commission or anything, just telling you what worked for one person). If you do it you can cancel auto renew right away and keep the whole month. Or you can trouble shoot here: www.nexusmods.com/CDN/e403/?ip=66.249.64.115&user_id=&req=/1151/32911/Fallout&expires=&md5=&rip=&ctype=normal
It tells me that the game has not been found when I click on 'manage'.
I cant get it to find new vegas and I have it installed and I ran it once any advice?
It may need to be on the same drive (internal vs SD card).
Anyone else Vortex not detect the game?
I didn't have this issue. Do you have Skyrim on the same drive or on an SD card?
@@Oasis_Arcade SD Card and I found it just didn’t take it the first time because I had the EXE renamed
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After installing it the notifications in vortex it says .NET installation broken. Is this a problem?
Edit: For some reason it Vortex doesn't want to start consistently. Sometimes it starts and sometimes no matter how hard I try it doesn't load up.
The latest is there are 2 options right now going forward. If Vortex is working for you on version 1.7.8 then you can keep as is, or you can uninstall everything (including Vortex and all your mods) and redownload Pikdum's tools. He's reworked it so it no longer uses SteamTinkerLaunch. It's more reliable and uses the latest version of Vortex 1.8.0. Up to you.
@@Oasis_Arcade Thx I did that.
@@WilliamLanceHancock Is it working?
@@Oasis_Arcade Yeah it works realy well. A few issues but better than it was.
nothing happen when i try to open vortex…
Ok so I talked to Pikdum and he's updated his tools. If you've had this installed for a while now try the update tool. If it's a fairly new install youllt need to try deleting everything and trying again (listed at the end of the vid/end of vid description).
@@Oasis_Arcade ty i’ll try
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Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me but basically I've done everything right and even fully installed your collection, but when I turned on my Steam Deck and went to desktop mode to open up Vortex, it did it's loading bit only to never open up the Vortex app, not even the Logo would pop up. I've ran the Post Launch and all, but nothing. Some pointers would help a ton 😅
Stuck with the same thing spent like 3 hours putting mods then this happened now I can't get it to reopen
@@robhern9512 @Rob Hern ok I MIGHT have fixed it. I think it's because Vortex auto updates after installing mods which is what was making it not open at all since the new update basically ruins this method. So, I reinstalled it all from scratch, factory reset and everything for good measure. Once you're at 3:58 IMMEDIATELY go to the Vortex setting page, click on the Vortex Tab, and under Update change it from Stable to No Automatic Updates. So far it's running smoothly for me so I hope this works for you man!
Vortex had an update that broke it for Pikdum's tools on Steam Deck. Redownload from the tutorial link and try again.
This didn’t work for me. I followed the steps and turned off the automatic update for vortex, but when I opened the program again it changed back to the stable channel! Even when I turned the automatic updates off again, it still tried to install that update when I closed the application and broke itself. Any advice?
@@Qwabby101 So you deleted all the files and started with a 100% fresh install? Did you redownload Pikdum's single file? Then when that installs it gives you 3 files and ran them, but Vortex is updating itself. Right?
Thank you pikdum!
3:28 in this step i do get the vortex icon, but no notifications pop up.
Did I did something wrong?
My internet is very slow on the steam deck for some reason.
This has happened to me before. Try restarting your SD completely and try again. I have to click on Vertex a few times to get it to pop up.
@@Oasis_Arcade thank you for your response. I'll try that as soon as I have a chance.
@@Oasis_Arcade it didn't work :(
@@Milanor Wen you click the Vortex icon its doesn't come up? Ok try uninstalling everything and try again. To uninstall delete folders shown at 6:06 and try running the single downloaded file again.
To uninstall:
Click the upper right 3 lines and make sure "Show Hidden Files" is checked. Then delete:
.pikdum folder (Found at home/deck/.pikdum/ )
Desktop shortcuts
Files "pikdum-vortecx.desktop" and "vortex-steamtinkerlauncher-dl.destop" (found at home/dek/.local/share/applications/ )
stl folder (found at /home/deck/stl/ )
steamtinkerlaunch folder (found at home/deck/~/.config/steamtinkerlaunch
So this ended up being a glitch that Pikdum fixed in an update.
Sorry I'm new on this mod thing,but will this work on final fantasy 7 remake or witcher 3.Thanks for this tutorial.
In theory it should work on anything that uses Vortex. But you'd need to look up how to mod your games and then do it the same way you'd do it on PC only on the Deck. I believe the game and Vortex need to be on the same drive (hdd or SD card). Don't run the Post.Deploy file at the end.
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I've gotten to the part where I've downloaded and opened vortex and added your collection. When I try to download/install the collections, it asks me to hit download, a Chrome icon appears and bounces, but nothing happens after that. Not sure what i'm doing wrong? :( Please help
Yeah there is an issue where links don't pop up. You'll have to open Chrome and search.
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for Skyrim, FO3, FNV, FO4 does the game need to be installed on the nvme for vortex (mod manager) to recognize the game like other tutorials state? cause I have the 64gb model and FO4 won't fit without maxing the internal storage, so I use my sd card until I upgrade internal storge. So my question is will vortex work if game is installed on the micro sd card?
They both have to be on the same drive, internal or SD card.
I want to put all my mods from my pc to steam deck. My question is: can I just put all my mods in vortex on steam and at the end of deploying ALL the mods, run "skyrim post deploy"? Or do I really have to run it every single mod?
So I made the mistake of setting my grapchics to ultra and now with vortex set up and running a collection I don’t ever get the graphics option screen and I would really like to set the graphics lower so I can get a decent frame rate how would I do that?
You can get the option pop up back by switching the names of _SkyrinSELauncher and SkyrimSELauncher. The one the the underscore(_) is the original. Or if you did it yourself. You just need the original SkyrimSELauncher file back and named that. If you deleted it then rename SkyrimSELauncher to something like SkyrimSELauncherNEW and then verify game files. It'll redownload the original. Dont forget to reploy your mods and run post.deploy after.
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holy shit, it works!
how do you get your skyrim to launch SKSE within gaming mode? do you rename the launcher like with other installation methods?
That's a great question! I'm found out from Pikdum. You DO still need to install SKSE. I'll add that to the description of the vid and my collection too. So you'll need to:
Download [SKSE64](skse.silverlock.org/) and paste all files and folder in same folder as the Skyrim.exe, Then rename **SkyrimSELauncher** something like **SkyrimSELauncherORIG** and rename **skse64_loader** as **SkyrimSELauncher**.
Give that a try.
@@Oasis_Arcade ok when you got the update list delay will it rename skse64 loader to sklauncher itself as you said in the description or do you have to do it manually
@@tlon5431 The post.deploy tool will rename SKSE to launcher for you. If for some reason your mods aren't loading, double check and make sure it worked. It renames the original SkyrimSELauncher to _SkyrimSELaincher. So if you see it with _ then you're good.
@@Oasis_Arcade ok I appreciate the info and I found a way to install mo2 an easy way on the deck also
Why does mine get stuck at 99% waiting to install? But all the mods say enabled.
This happened to me to. Look at the collection and any that don't say installed, use the drop down and pick "ignore".
Any tips on how to downgrade.Skyrim? I tried using that Reddit post on my steam deck that lets you go to nav console and then you copy and paste whatever and then it downgrades. You just drag and drop and you're done. But for some reason every time I hit enter on their nav console link, nothing happens. It just comes up with Google searches.
Hmm tell me more. What do you mean by downgrade?
Can you manage games that are on the internal drive. I'm having the worst time trying to get this to work. I can get to the games on the SD card but when I mod witcher 3 it loads up normally with no mods 😢
Yes but I believe both the game and Vortex have to be on the same drive.
@@Oasis_Arcade is this guide for the SD card install of vortex or internal? I really appreciate the reply
@OasisAvatar if it is internal install I have another issue because it does not pick it up automatically so I have to set the folder manually,
Home/.local/share/steamapps/common/witcher 3
But in vortex it won't allow me to get into ".local" any suggestions if this is the case?
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I'm trying to do this method but with stardew Valley and vortex can find the game 😢. When I try to locate it manually because its in a .local file vortex can't see it.
I’m having the same problem all my steam games are in .local any luck?
You need to tap the 3 lines on the upper left and pick show hidden files.
You need to tap the 3 lines on the upper left and pick show hidden files.
I'm trying to do this and anytime i save the link and try to double click it it just opens a "kate" file and does nothing. Anyone know what's going wrong?
You need to execute it, not open. You may have to right click (left shoulder button) and pick execute.
Maybe include the while downloading SKSE part in the video instead of the description? Now I gotta go look through other videos to help, would’ve been nice it it was included
Sorry about that. I tried to make it hard to miss in the description. Nothing else needed, just add SKSE before and follow the vid. Let me know if you need help.
@@Oasis_Arcade it was a pain in the A for my computer illiterate self but I eventually got it working, was just weird to figure out where to place it cause I have an sd card too
@@jaflob6610 SD card makes things complicated.
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When I run the tools after enabling a mod I get a no directory found error.. What could be the problem?
How do i get fnis and bodyslider? During installing I didn’t get those tools. Do i need to manually add them?
They should be there, but if not, just download them like any other mod.
I've tried doing this 7 times and vortex icon doesn't open vortex. I followed tge instruction exactly. I believe this setup no longer works
The set up does work, many people experience this including me. I don't know why. If after installation Vortex doesn't want to open, got to Go to /home/Deck/.Pikdum/steam-deck-master/vortex and run install-vortex.desktop. It'll reinstall Vortex (won't erase your mods). I have to do this every so often. Ill add this to the guide.
With Skyrim being a Issue, would this even work for Fallout 4 for the Storywealth collection?
trying to right click and save just opens up a text file
its left click for me
So it says i have vortex installed basically, the icons there and it doesnt say "install vortex" anymore, but when i attempt to open it, it just loads for like 5 seconds then does nothing
If after installation Vortex doesn't want to open, go to /home/Deck/.Pikdum/steam-deck-master/vortex and run install-vortex.desktop. It'll reinstall Vortex (won't erase your mods).
Hi, sorry for pure english. How uninstall mods when Vortex uninstalled?
When you uninstall Vortex, the mods should delete too.
To Uninstall/Delete:
1 -Open Dolphin (file explorer), and click/tap the 3 lines in the upper right and make sure "Show Hidden Files" is checked.
Then Delete:
2 - .pikdum folder (Found at home/deck/.pikdum/ )
3 - Desktop shortcuts
4 - Files "pikdum-vortecx.desktop" and "vortex-steamtinkerlauncher-dl.destop" (found at home/dek/.local/share/applications/ )
5 - stl folder (found at /home/deck/stl/ )
6 - steamtinkerlaunch folder (found at home/deck/~/.config/steamtinkerlaunch
Did this method for Kingdom Hearts 3, got the mods running but after shutdown, I open up the vortex link, and it opens STL but doesn't boot Vortex afterwards. Not sure what I did wrong...
Hmm not sure. I'd say reboot your Steam Deck, run the updater, and try again. Not sure what this error is. It's happened to me but I solved it by reinstalling it all. But that'll delete all your mods.
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Awesome.., Thanks dude
Should this work for Fallout 4 as well without many changes to your method? Besides like, making sure it's in the Fallout 4 folder, obviously
Yep, someone else asked and I got it to work. Instead of SKSE you'll need F4SE and follow the same steps. Select FO4 game instead of Skyrim and don't run Post.Deploy at the end.
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What if I don't care about Skyrim and just want Vortex, what do I do differently?
Just ignore anything I say about Skyrim. It would still be the same steps for any game, but without running the Post.Deploy.
My staging folder comes up as an error i tried the suggested path and it wont work is there a work around
Need more info. Whats the error? The mod staging folder and the game MUST be on the same drive (internal vs SD card). Come chat in the Discord for more help: discord.gg/B9ZycY5Zwk