Use this thread to suggest, test, and discuss mods that may complement the AETHER mod collection.
We are prioritizing compatibility, immersion, performance, and thematic cohesion.

💡 To suggest a mod:
Please include a short description and a direct Steam Workshop link like this:
Mod Name – Your reasoning here.

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Mods that have been tested and confirmed compatible, and are now included in AETHER

• Light Border – Visually softer border lines, no compatibility issues so far
  
• Whiter Stars 2.0 – Real Space Addon [4.0+] – Aesthetic star adjustments, no conflicts observed
  
• Whiter Stars 2.0 [4.0+] – Alternate visual star palette, Real Space compatible
  
• Better Ship Behaviours – Add right after ESC Next mod for compatibility

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Mods under consideration. Preliminary testing has shown no issues, but long-term effects are not yet verified.

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Mods that are generally compatible and popular but not currently aligned with AETHER’s balance/scope goals.

• Gigastructural Engineering – Massive content expansion. Should be compatible, but alters game scope significantly. Add at your own discretion.
  
• Real Space – System Scale – High potential, but many compatibility concerns. Awaiting additional patches before testing within AETHER.

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These mods were tested or considered but were excluded due to conflicts, balance-breaking issues, or redundancy.

• Trait Diversity [4.0+] – Compaitble with the collection however not a fan of Trait bloat. Feel free to add it under Xenobiology mod
  
• Any Shipset Mod – Not a fan of shipset bloat, specifically when the AI can't/don't use them. Feel free to add any to your collection but ensure its compatible with NSC.