You know those mods that come with .ini configuration files for the mod? They hold declared variables that tell the mod to alter its usual process.

Example:
Set MyModSuperMarioKartMode to 1

It would be nice if I could make an .ini file, put in in the correct folder and input one of my declared variables, and a magic gnome from narnia attaches it to the .esp. Fantasy aside, what do I need to make a configurator-gagulator for my mod / what program?

I scripted ordinary wolves to trip the player, but now I'm thinking it would be better to give the user some control over the difficulty, the 'cheapness' of it.