*** UPDATE 16/08: In an effort to slim down the list and make it performance-friendlier, I've made some changes. There will be more updates in the near future. Speak Up and Interaction Bubbles were removed as they potentially caused some crashes in highly populated zones, especially during fights. Also, the original Heatmap was updated to it will replace the non-official version. PLEASE NOTE that your game does not automatically sync with this collection, if you want to follow along with the changes, you will need to either remove/add the same mods I add as per the changelog, or unsubscribe from ALL mods, then resubscribe only to this list. Thank you for providing feedback and keep it coming! ***

*** CHANGELOG ***
16/08:
removed interaction bubbles
removed speak up!
removed heatmap (continued)
added heatmap

**INTRO**

This is my current personal mod list for 1.3 with both DLCs enabled. Combat Extended got updated recently and is the centerpiece of this collection. A wealth of other mods adding content and QoL are also included. No Alien races, but new animals, low tech settlers and everything from primitive weapons to archotech stuff.

No mod organiser is included. Make sure the libraries (Harmony etc) are loaded first. Use the sort mods button in the vanilla mod menu. Since adding Save Our Ship 2, I am getting an error related to Combat Extended. Everything still works fine, CE needs an update to get rid of that. Consider removing Save Our Ship 2 if the error bothers you that much, it's an excellent mod though.

**IMPORTANT**
Once the mods are enabled and the game restarted, head to Options, then MOD SETTINGS in the top right of that window. Find YAYO'S COMBAT 3 and DISABLE everything other than Animations. Combat Extended handles ammunition already.

Be sure to adjust the mod settings to your likings, such as Camera+ (I'm personally not a big fan of the mega-zoom).

With this many mods, the game will take 1-2 minutes to launch - THIS IS NORMAL. The Better Loading mod that's included will show you a progress bar when starting the game.

**LOAD ORDER**
My load order:
https://pastebin.com/x53284f4

You can find yours in AppData\LocalLow\Ludeon Studios\RimWorld by Ludeon Studios\Config - The file called modsconfig
Can probably be tweaked some more, I let the game handle it by just pressing the sort mods button.

Since adding SaveOurShip 2, there is an error when starting the game that's related to Combat Extended. Everything still works fine from what I can tell, CE needs an update to get rid of that
NOTE: Save our Ship is due for a major update (2.5) which will add new stuff and also iron out some still occuring bugs. If anything is unstable right now, consider removing Save Our Ship until the update.

**HIGHLIGHTS**
Combat Extended - Brilliant mod that overhauls the way weapons work. Simulated ballistics, cover matters, bullets are lethal but guns also need ammo.
Save Our Ship 2 - A seriously impressive mod that takes the end game to a whole other level. Like another game within the game! Build functional ships, live in space or colonise other planets! Includes custom starts like derelict station.
Hospitality - Lets you host other factions by providing guest beds. Build your own hotel and your guests might prove thankful!
Dubs Bad Hygiene - Pawns now need to use the bathroom and keep clean by washing themselves. Adds a whole plumbing system, water heating and sewage treatment. When starting out, do not forget to build latrines!
Vanilla X Expanded - A series of 20+ individual mods adding all sorts of new stuff, weapons, biomes, clothing... fully compatible with CE!
Allow Tool - Must-have QoL, lets you allow/forbid items across the map, mine entire ore veins and much more
Apothecary - Tons of medicinal plants for you to grow and refine into remedies
VGP Garden Medicine - Similar to Apothecary, lots of fun plants to ingest for healing or partying
Prepare Moderately - Lets you customise your starting equipment, very useful for taking some ammo

**HELP IMPROVE THIS LIST**
I'd love to hear your opinion on this collection so leave a rating and a comment! Let me know if you feel any individual mods are obsolete or have better alternatives.