Video Games – Ms. Bella's World

Gus and I are on our second playthrough of Valheim. It took us quite some time to set up. The reason? We had to hash out the new, limited mods list. I was aiming for fewer mods but I also knew there were mods both of us wanted to continue incorporating into the game.

After much back and forth and cuts on both of our sides, including the loss of the Cats mod, here is what made it into the playthrough. Most were from the original, but a couple are fairly new and added new items but also new dangers.

I’d also like to note two things:
1) We’re not running the most current version of Valheim, as it broke some mods. In order to keep playing without the issues (at least until we’re certain mods are updated) we’ve rolled back to an older version.
2) I’m not including version numbers as these can change pretty rapidly

Advanced Terrain Modifiers
Adventure Backpacks
Azu AreaRepair
Azu BetterWards
Azu Config Manager
Azu Crafty Boxes
Azu HoverStats
Azu Instant Rune Text
Azu Misc Patches
Azu ModAge
Azu Remove Freeze Frame
Azu Ship Stat
Azu Third Eye
Azu Wear and Tear Patches
Azu Workbench Tweaks
Azu QuickTap Dodge
Badgers HD Terrain data
Better Archery
Better Networking
Bow Plugin
Build Restrictions Tweaks
Compass (for me, but I still get lost!)
Day Cycle
Digitalroot Better Wisps
Digitalroot Max Dungeon Rooms
Digitalroot Valheim Slope Combat Assist
Equipment and Quick Slots
Extra Snap Points Made Easy
HD Valheim Medium Texture Pack
Helmet Be Gone
Hotbar Switch
Improved Dvergr Circlet
Instant Monster Drop
Instantly Destroy Boats & Carts
JereKuusela Server DevCommands
JereKuusela World Edit Commands
Jotunn
Just Sleep
More Vanilla Build Prefabs
Odin Plus Bow of Frey
Odin Plus Odin’s Campsite
Plant Easily
Plant Everything
Seasonality
SNEAKer
Therzie Armory
Therzie Monstrum
Therzie Monstrum Deep North
Therzie Warfare
Therzie Warfare Fire & Ice
Therzie Wizardry
Timed Torches Stay Lit
Trees Reborn
Useful Armor Stands
Vikings Do Swim
XPortal

That is the full list as it stands. Much shorter than the original list which had grown to over 100+ mods! Most mods add very specific functionality, such as Slope Combat Assist making fighting on slopes a little more practical. Many add more challenge – Therzie Mods, Max Dungeon Rooms, Seasonality. And a handful were specifically related to building.

I am highly recommending the Therzie mods. These are the ones I mentioned earlier that add a lot of new items – crafting stations, armor, weapons, etc – but also add new dangers.

Foxes
Bears
Fire Mages (Black Forest)
Skeleton Mages (Swamp)

Those are the ones I know for certain are included in Therzie’s Monstrum. I’ll let you discover more for yourself. It also adds new bosses in each realm for you to find and defeat.

Happy sailing, Vikings!

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Well, Good Morning!

As we approach the end of the year, I’ve been reflecting on the growth of Ms. Bella Games over the past 12 months. Since this time last year, we’ve almost doubled in size—thank you so much for your incredible support! Whether you’ve subscribed, watched videos, or left a comment, I genuinely appreciate you being part of this journey.

While I’m still learning the ropes of livestreaming, I’m happy with the progress so far. It seems the most popular streams right now are LOTRO and Morrowind, so those will remain regular features. That said, I’d love to experiment with a couple of shorter streams each week to showcase other games I’m enjoying. No set schedule for this yet, but expect a mix of titles, including Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, which some of you have specifically requested. Fair warning: I’m sure I won’t be very good at it—but it’ll be fun to try!

I’m also toying with the idea of dedicating a weekly short stream to bullet heaven games. I own way too many of them, and some are absolute gems that deserve more attention.

As for the weekly schedule, not much is changing, but here’s a quick rundown of what’s in store:

Monday – Grim Dawn. I’m having a blast testing builds with the Cheater Crest mod. Currently, it’s a race between my Cabalist and Death Knight builds to see which one becomes my next permanent character. With an expansion on the horizon, there’s even more to look forward to.

Tuesday/Thursday – LOTRO, my all-time favorite MMO.t. Marcellene, Medrielle, and Thormurn remain steadfast companions in our adventures, and Harbareth will soon make her return to the livestream rotation. By popular demand, I’m also working on a short video series exploring the art of crafting in Middle Earth. Whether you’re new to LOTRO or a seasoned player, these videos will dive into everything from profession combos to crafting for fun. Stay tuned!

Wednesday – Guild Wars 2. This game has surprised me with how much I enjoy it, even as I adjust to its unique mechanics. Janthir Wilds has been a delight, and I’m especially excited about housing and decorating when I finally unlock it!

Friday – Enshrouded has temporarily taken over the Valheim slot, but Valheim fans, don’t worry—it’s not forgotten. Gus and I are brainstorming ideas for a fresh playthrough with stricter rules and limited mods.

Saturday – Skyrim. Admittedly, this game was a slow burn for me. After several failed attempts to get into it, something finally clicked, and now I’m loving the adventures (and chaos).

Sunday – Let’s Play day. Right now, I’m exploring Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. It’s a fantastic mix of engaging quests, amusing NPCs, and a surprisingly massive world. Even as 2024 wraps up, I’ll personally continue playing it into next year.

Looking ahead to 2025, I’m thrilled about the potential lineup of games. Here are a few contenders for next year’s Let’s Play series:

Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria – A survival game set in Middle Earth, where you play as a dwarf reclaiming Moria from orcs and other nasties. I’ve been waiting to dive into this one!

Aloft – Releasing January 15, 2025, this Early Access survival game features floating islands around a giant hurricane. I loved the demo and can’t wait to explore more.

Eden Crafters – A blend of The Planet Crafter and automation games, this title has lots of potential. Updates are expected through 2025, so it might pop up in Q3 or Q4.

Dragon Age: Origins – A classic with a gritty, dark storyline. I’ll explore mods to enhance the experience if this makes the cut.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor – Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this hack-and-slash game could bring plenty of action (and likely a lot of deaths).

Necrophosis – A grim, atmospheric game that wowed me with its demo. It doesn’t have a release date yet, but I’m keeping an eye on it.

Skyblivion – The mod I’ve been eagerly anticipating since I heard of its existence is supposed to be releasing in 2025. It may very well be a serious contender for Saturday’s Skyrim slot too!

Of course, there are other exciting possibilities like Path of Exile 2, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Light No Fire. No matter what makes the final cut, 2025 is already shaping up to be a packed year of gaming adventures.

Thank you again for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just found the channel, your support truly means the world to me. I’m excited to see where 2025 takes us, and I hope you’ll join me for all the fun, challenges, and surprises along the way. Here’s to another fantastic year of gaming together!

Until next time, bye for now!