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TTRSO - TheThirdRace Skill Overhaul is my biggest mod to date.
Over 1000 hours in the making, more than 1500 hours in support alone over the last 7 years. Enjoy!
Hermaeus Mora's Book of Knowlege is now a portable training station. Work mostly like regular trainers without the nonsense associated with them...