Yeti's STALKER Anomaly 1.5.2 Modlist

STALKER Anomaly: https://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-anomaly/downloads
1.5.1 is the current standalone. The 1.5.2 update must be installed separately afterwards (drag-and-drop file replacement). Take note that 1.5.1 is actually 1.5.1.2 - don't get confused.

Mod Organizer 2: https://github.com/Modorganizer2/modorganizer/releases
Highly, highly recommended to simplify installing addons in a non-permanent way for trial-and-error.

Mod Config Menu: https://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-anomaly/addons/anomaly-mod-configuration-menu
For adjusting most mod settings in-game without needing to swap through a dozen config files nested within each mod.

Better Stats Bars: https://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-anomaly/addons/better-stats-bars
Replaced the stats bars (resistances) with something more informative to give a better, clearer indication of resistance. This was added a decent bit into the playthrough.

Patch Hunger, Thirst, Sleepiness Bars: https://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-anomaly/addons/patch-hunger-thirst-sleepiness-bars
Similar to the Better Stats Bars, this allows hunger, thirst, and sleepiness to have a bar of their own! This was added a decent bit into the playthrough.

New Item Highlight: https://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-anomaly/addons/new-item-highlight
Highlights items picked up from the ground. Especially handy for loose piles on the ground.

Dialog Dynamic UI: https://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-anomaly/addons/dialog-dynamic-ui
UI change for dialog so you can see the actors and surroundings a bit better. Engaging with Sid was never so immersive.

Screen Space Shaders: https://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-anomaly/addons/screen-space-shaders
There's several optional mods recommended. I have those as well. Install instructions are in the description after the seven-thousand embedded YouTube videos - follow the instructions carefully! I have a couple notes to add / clarify as well:

- If you're using Mod Organizer 2, be sure to load the game once without mods. Most shader compilation errors are due to mod load order or not having launched unmodded before. For major settings changes, clear the shaders_cache either through Anomaly's launcher or deleting the shaders_cache folder within appdata in Anomaly's install folder.

- If you're opting for Shader Driven Scopes, I found it easier to deleting the bin folders within the zip prior to adding it to Mod Organizer 2.

- One of the mods (I forget which) causes Mod Organizer 2 to complain about the mod only being kinda-sorta BAIN compatible. Tell it to give it a go anyway - the manual alternative to BAIN is a headache.

- Step 5 involves manually replacing the exe. This must be done manually. The replacements are included with Screen Space Shaders. The MrDemonized link is unnecessary. If you're using Mod Organizer 2, double-check that it is looking at the correct exe. Launching the game with an exe outside of Mod Organizer 2 will result in an un-modded game launch.