Should quest mods be installed ASAP

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There are multiple quest mods that I don't plan on playing through until level 20-ish. These mods are completely separate from the vanilla Skyrim quests.

Would installing them later cause conflicts? Should I install them before I make a new character?

Some of these mods include Summerset Isles, Falskaar, Undeath, and The Wheel of Lull.

Another mod I am looking at is Helgan Reborn. The mod pages indicates that I should not install it at the beginning of a new game, but rather only after a specific condition has met. For these mods, should I install them ASAP?

Best Answer

I would say that install all the mods before starting a new game, except the ones who specifically say that you should install them at different point, like that Helgan reborn. Check out the respective mod readme and/or instruction files to ensure functionality. It is always a slight gamble if the mod functions correctly. Some mods may not even function if you do not start a new game to begin with them.