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Wrong LOD tree textures


promeniX

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Hi! My first post on these forums, so I'll take the opportunity to say my thanks to everyone involved with STEP - it is such a great help for us modding nubs.

 

On to my major issue: wrong LOD tree textures (or I guess possibly mismatching color effects on the LODs).

 

In pic 1, you can see my LOD trees. The black shows the tree LODs, and the red shows the LOD trees that will turn into real trees in pic 2.

 

Pic 1, LOD

 

As we move closer to the trees in pic 2, we can see that the trees actually didn't look like what they did in the LOD at all. They simply "pop" from the LOD to the real look as I move closer.

 

Pic 2, real trees

 

I've tried a few things, such as turning off the LOD mods and SFO in MO, but that only made things worse, as the LODs then would look like the really weird ones found on the interwebs when googling for stuff like "ugly tree LOD".

 

I've also tried with both SFO 2.5 and the one recommended in the STEP guide. Made no difference.

 

Finally, I've also started the game without any mods running, and that of course "solved" the problem.

 

Now I think I could use some guidance as to how I should continue with the troubleshooting... Do you think it is the textures themselves that are wrong, or could it be that something (ENB or whatever) is adding some color effects on the trees, creating a total color mismatch between the "LOD" and the "real" versions?

 

 

 

Other info and stuff...

 

I'm using Mod Organizer.

 

[spoiler=Load order]# This file was automatically generated by Mod Organizer.

Skyrim.esm
Update.esm
Dawnguard.esm
HearthFires.esm
Dragonborn.esm
Skyrim Project Optimization - Full Version.esm
Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch.esp
Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Main.esm
TTR_Skill_Overhaul.esm
HighResTexturePack01.esp
HighResTexturePack02.esp
HighResTexturePack03.esp
Unofficial High Resolution Patch.esp
Cutting Room Floor.esp
dragonpriestmasks.esp
Appropriately Attired Jarls Redux.esp
Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul.esp
SkyUI.esp
BetterQuestObjectives.esp
aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp
SkyrimCoinReplacerRedux.esp
SkyFalls + SkyMills + DG + DB.esp
darkerskyrimlighting.esp
sos - the dungeons.esp
Hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp
Guard Dialogue Overhaul.esp
Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp
Clothing & Clutter Fixes.esp
Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp
Complete Crafting_TrueWeaponsLvlLists.esp
MLU__Immersive Armors 8 patch fix.esp
Lore Weapon Expansion.esp
WarmongerArmory_Vanilla.esp
WarmongerArmory_DLC.esp
WarmongerArmory_LeveledList.esp
LostLongSwords.esp
MLU.esp
ADS.esp
WetandCold.esp
hearthfireextended.esp
Point The Way.esp
Oblivion Gates v3 - Skyrim + Dawnguard DLC.esp
Oblivion Gates v3 without Markers - Skyrim + Dawnguard DLC.esp
Invisibility Eyes Fix.esp
ExplosiveBoltsVisualized.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Enchanting.esp
Animated Weapon Enchants.esp
DeadlySpellImpacts.esp
dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Speech.esp
TradeBarter.esp
Rebirth Monster.esp
SPTConsistentOlderPeople.esp
dD - Realistic Ragdoll Force - Realistic.esp
iHUD.esp
Chesko_LoreBasedLoadingScreens.esp
RaceMenu.esp
RaceMenuPlugin.esp
ViewableFactionRanksBothDLC.esp
Footprints.esp
Moss Rocks - Legendary.esp
83Willows_101BUGS_V4_HighRes_HighSpawn.esp
Beards.esp
Brows.esp
ORM-Arvak.esp
Elemental Staves.esp
GQJ_DG_vampireamuletfix.esp
BFSEffects.esp
DawnguardRuneWeaponsFXSReplacer.esp
mintylightningmod.esp
WondersofWeather.esp
Soul Gems Differ.esp
lightweight potions and poisons.esp
NoAnimalsReportCrimes-DG+DB.esp
DragonShoutVoice.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_OneHanded.esp
Paralyze.esp
dD-Dragonborn-Dawnguard-EBT Patch.esp
IHSS.esp
Improved Combat Sounds v2.2.esp
Auto Unequip Ammo.esp
Better Stealth AI for Followers.esp
ClamsDropPearls.esp
Nausicaa's Tweaker.esp
Convenient Horses.esp
Dual Wield Parrying_SKSE.esp
Lock Overhaul.esp
SMDropLitTorch.esp
Thieves Guild Requirements.esp
Traps Make Noise.esp
WetandCold - Ashes.esp
WM Trap Fixes.esp
Natural Lighting and Atmospherics.esp
Skyrim Particle Patch for ENB - Flame Atronach Fix.esp
MLU - Static PermaZONES.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Alchemy.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Alteration.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Archery.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Block.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Conjuration.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Destruction.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Illusion.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Lockpicking.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Pickpocket.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Restoration.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Sneak.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_TwoHanded.esp
Unique Uniques.esp
Mage Outfit Texture Overhaul.esp
BirdsHFclean.esp
TheChoiceIsYours.esp
Book Covers Skyrim.esp
Bring Out Your Dead - Legendary Edition.esp
MLU - Immersive Armors.esp
MLU patches merged.esp
Dead Body Collision.esp
NonEssentialChildren.esp
NotSoFast-MainQuest.esp
TimingIsEverything.esp
imp_helm_legend.esp
MLU - Improved Closefaced Helmets.esp
MLU - Lore Weapon Expansion.esp
SkyrimImprovedPuddles-DG-HF-DB.esp
FarmhouseChimneys.esp
Skyrim Flora Overhaul.esp
The Paarthurnax Dilemma.esp
PilgrimsDelight.esp
hellayracedesc.esp
BlockSparkles.esp
Gildergreen Regrown.esp
Chesko_Step418_SN.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Smithing.esp
STEP DLC Optimized Textures - Standard.esp
STEP Vanilla Optimized Textures - Standard.esp
RealisticWaterTwo.esp
AOS.esp
Watercolor_for_ENB_RWT.esp
Radiant and Unique Potions Poisons and Booze.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_HeavyArmor.esp
TTR_Skill_Overhaul_LightArmor.esp
MLU - Lost Longswords 1H.esp
MLU - Unique Uniques.esp
RotE patches merged.esp
MLU - Warmonger Armory.esp
kuerteeGoldAjustment.esp
NoRareVendorMetals.esp
RealisticRoomRental-Basic.esp
Hothtrooper44_Armor_Ecksstra.esp
Warmonger Armory DLC - Beast Race Patch.esp
randomthunder.esp
SFO - Dragonborn.esp
Dual Sheath Redux.esp
FNIS.esp
STEP Extended Patch.esp
RealisticWaterTwo - Legendary.esp
ELE_Legendary_Lite.esp
STEP Extended - Deleveled Loot.esp
DynDOLOD.esp
Deleveled Loot Equipment - STEP patch.esp
Scarcity - Less Loot Mod.esp
Scarcity - 8x Loot Rarity.esp
Scarcity - 6x Merchant Item Rarity.esp
Bashed Patch, 0.esp
Dual Sheath Redux Patch.esp
 

 

 

 

[spoiler=enblocal.ini][PROXY]
EnableProxyLibrary=false
InitProxyFunctions=true
ProxyLibrary=other_d3d9.dll

[GLOBAL]
UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics=false
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IgnoreCreationKit=true

[PERFORMANCE]
SpeedHack=true
EnableOcclusionCulling=true

[MEMORY]
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DisableDriverMemoryManager=false
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[THREADS]
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ForceAnisotropicFiltering=true
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LodBias=0.0
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VSyncSkipNumFrames=0

[LIMITER]
WaitBusyRenderer=false
EnableFPSLimit=false
FPSLimit=10.0

[iNPUT]
//shift
KeyCombination=16
//f12
KeyUseEffect=123
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KeyFPSLimit=36
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KeyShowFPS=106
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[ANTIALIASING]
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[FIX]
FixGameBugs=true
FixParallaxBugs=true
FixParallaxTerrain=false
FixAliasedTextures=true
IgnoreInventory=true
FixTintGamma=true
RemoveBlur=false
FixSubSurfaceScattering=true
FixSkyReflection=true
FixCursorVisibility=true
FixLag=false

[LONGEXPOSURE]
EnableLongExposureMode=false
Time=1.0
BlendMax=0.0

 

 

Installed mods:

  • STEP Extended
  • STEP Pack: Deleveled Loot 
  • TTRSO
  • RotE

I'm running ENB with particle patch. ENB preset is Natual Lighting and Atmospherics.

 

I'm sure I had this problem before I installed deleveled loot and RotE.

 

Below is my skyrim.ini and skyrimprefs.ini files. I can't recall that I've been modifying them that much outside from what has been mentioned in the guides, 

except for setting 3440x1440 res.

 

[spoiler=skyrim.ini][General]
sLanguage=ENGLISH

uExterior Cell Buffer=36
sIntroSequence=
fFlickeringLightDistance=8192

[Display]
fShadowLODMaxStartFade=1000.0
fSpecularLODMaxStartFade=2000.0
fLightLODMaxStartFade=3500.0
iShadowMapResolutionPrimary=2048
bAllowScreenShot=0
fSunShadowUpdateTime=0.25
fSunUpdateThreshold=1.5

[Audio]
fMusicDuckingSeconds=6.0
fMusicUnDuckingSeconds=8.0
fMenuModeFadeOutTime=3.0
fMenuModeFadeInTime=1.0
iPresentInterval=0

[Grass]
bAllowCreateGrass=1
bAllowLoadGrass=0
fGrassFadeRange=10000
iMaxGrassTypesPerTexure=7
iMinGrassSize=40

[GeneralWarnings]
SGeneralMasterMismatchWarning=One or more plugins could not find the correct versions of the master files they depend on. Errors may occur during load or game play. Check the "Warnings.txt" file for more information.

[Archive]
sResourceArchiveList=Skyrim - Misc.bsa, Skyrim - Shaders.bsa, Skyrim - Textures.bsa, Skyrim - Interface.bsa, Skyrim - Animations.bsa, Skyrim - Meshes.bsa, Skyrim - Sounds.bsa
sResourceArchiveList2=Skyrim - Voices.bsa, Skyrim - VoicesExtra.bsa
bInvalidateOlderFiles=0
SInvalidationFile=ArchiveInvalidation.txt

[Combat]
fMagnetismStrafeHeadingMult=0.0
fMagnetismLookingMult=0.0
f1PArrowTiltUpAngle=0.7
f3PArrowTiltUpAngle=0.7
f1PBoltTiltUpAngle=0.7

[Papyrus]
fPostLoadUpdateTimeMS=500.0
bEnableLogging=0
bEnableTrace=0
bLoadDebugInformation=0

[Water]
bReflectLODObjects=1
bReflectLODLand=1
bReflectSky=1
bReflectLODTrees=1

[Camera]
fMouseWheelZoomSpeed=10

[interface]
bShowTutorials=1

[MapMenu]
fMapWorldYawRange=400
fMapWorldMinPitch=0
fMapWorldMaxPitch=90

 

 

[spoiler=skyrimprefs.ini][General]
fBrightLightColorB=1.0000
fBrightLightColorG=1.0000
fBrightLightColorR=1.0000
iStoryManagerLoggingEvent=-1
bEnableStoryManagerLogging=0
[imagespace]
bDoDepthOfField=1
iRadialBlurLevel=0
[Display]
iBlurDeferredShadowMask=3
fInteriorShadowDistance=3000.0000
fShadowDistance=8000.0000
iShadowMapResolutionSecondary=1024
iShadowMapResolutionPrimary=2048
iShadowSplitCount=2
iMaxAnisotropy=0
fLeafAnimDampenDistEnd=4600.0000
fLeafAnimDampenDistStart=3600.0000
fTreesMidLODSwitchDist=8192.0000
fGamma=1.0000
fDecalLOD2=1500.0000
fDecalLOD1=1000.0000
fSpecularLODStartFade=1500.0000
fShadowLODStartFade=200.0000
fLightLODStartFade=3500.0000
iTexMipMapMinimum=0
iTexMipMapSkip=0
iWaterMultiSamples=0
iMultiSample=0
iShadowMode=3
bTreesReceiveShadows=1
bDrawLandShadows=1
bFull Screen=1
iSize H=1440
iSize W=3440
fMeshLODFadePercentDefault=1.2000
fMeshLODFadeBoundDefault=256.0000
fMeshLODLevel2FadeTreeDistance=4096.0000
fMeshLODLevel1FadeTreeDistance=6144.0000
fMeshLODLevel2FadeDist=10000000.0000
fMeshLODLevel1FadeDist=10000000.0000
iScreenShotIndex=2
bShadowMaskZPrepass=0
bMainZPrepass=0
iMaxSkinDecalsPerFrame=100
iMaxDecalsPerFrame=250
bFloatPointRenderTarget=1
sD3DDevice="NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti"
bFXAAEnabled=0
iShadowMapResolution=4096
fShadowBiasScale=0.1500
iShadowMaskQuarter=4
iAdapter=0
iPresentInterval=1
bDeferredShadows=1
bShadowsOnGrass=1
iShadowFilter=3
bTransparencyMultisampling=0
bDrawShadows=1
[Grass]
b30GrassVS=0
fGrassStartFadeDistance=7000.0000
fGrassMaxStartFadeDistance=7000.0000
fGrassMinStartFadeDistance=0.0000
[MAIN]
bGamepadEnable=1
bCrosshairEnabled=1
fHUDOpacity=1.0000
bSaveOnPause=1
bSaveOnTravel=1
bSaveOnWait=1
bSaveOnRest=1
fSkyCellRefFadeDistance=150000.0000
[GamePlay]
bShowFloatingQuestMarkers=1
bShowQuestMarkers=1
iDifficulty=2
[interface]
bDialogueSubtitles=0
bGeneralSubtitles=0
fMouseCursorSpeed=1.0000
bShowCompass=1
[Controls]
fGamepadHeadingSensitivity=1.0000
fMouseHeadingSensitivity=0.0125
bAlwaysRunByDefault=1
bInvertYValues=0
bGamePadRumble=1
bMouseAcceleration=1
bUseKinect=0
[Particles]
iMaxDesired=750
[saveGame]
fAutosaveEveryXMins=15.0000
[AudioMenu]
fAudioMasterVolume=1.0000
fVal7=1.0000
uID7=2231574710
fVal6=1.0000
uID6=3954
fVal5=1.0000
uID5=2265340017
fVal4=1.0000
uID4=2264926301
fVal3=1.0000
uID3=94881
fVal2=0.4000
uID2=466532
fVal1=1.0000
uID1=554685
fVal0=0.8000
uID0=1007612
[Clouds]
fCloudLevel2Distance=262144.0000
fCloudLevel1Distance=32768.0000
fCloudLevel0Distance=16384.0000
fCloudNearFadeDistance=9000.0000
[TerrainManager]
fTreeLoadDistance=75000.0000
fBlockMaximumDistance=250000.0000
fBlockLevel1Distance=70000.0000
fBlockLevel0Distance=35000.0000
fSplitDistanceMult=1.5000
bShowLODInEditor=0
[NavMesh]
fObstacleAlpha=0.5000
fCoverSideHighAlpha=0.8000
fCoverSideLowAlpha=0.6500
fEdgeFullAlpha=1.0000
fEdgeHighAlpha=0.7500
fEdgeLowAlpha=0.5000
fTriangleFullAlpha=0.7000
fTriangleHighAlpha=0.3500
fTriangleLowAlpha=0.2000
fLedgeBoxHalfHeight=25.0000
fEdgeDistFromVert=10.0000
fEdgeThickness=10.0000
fPointSize=2.5000
[Trees]
bRenderSkinnedTrees=1
uiMaxSkinnedTreesToRender=200
[Decals]
uMaxDecals=1000
bDecals=1
bSkinnedDecals=1
uMaxSkinDecals=100
uMaxSkinDecalsPerActor=60
[LOD]
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fLODFadeOutMultItems=15.0000
fLODFadeOutMultActors=15.0000
fLODFadeOutMultSkyCell=1.0000
[Launcher]
bEnableFileSelection=1
bShowAllResolutions=1
uLastAspectRatio=4
[blurShaderHDR]
bDoHighDynamicRange=1
[blurShader]
bUseBlurShader=0
[Water]
iWaterReflectHeight=1024
iWaterReflectWidth=1024
bUseWaterDisplacements=1
bUseWaterRefractions=1
bUseWaterReflections=1
bUseWaterDepth=1

 

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Probably a bit late, but hopefully helps anyone else who stumbles along this post. I had the exact same problem and it was simply because of me misreading the instructions for the Trees HD mod. I had accidentally hidden the trees folder located in textures instead of the one in meshes. To clarify, ensure that you have hidden or deleted meshes/landscape/trees (entire folder) and not textures/landscape/trees (entire folder) in MO file tree for the Trees HD mod. Hope this helps someone else!

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