Dynamic Distant Objects LOD - DynDOLOD 2.00 to 2.15

[sheson]

Today marks the two years anniversary of my first post of this thread, so it seemed like a good opportunity to publish the ...

 

DynDOLOD 2.18

 

Refer to the newly created videos for MO and NMM below, they should explain the entire process adequately so you know what to expect. The included manual is all updated as well with the new instructions and the new videos. DynDOLOD Guide for Wrye Bash users by alt3rn1ty is all updated as well.

 

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What’s New?

 

DynDOLOD 2.xx marks the change from a collection of pas scripts for xEdit.exe to a standalone version containing all the required tools in one archive. There now are a DynDOLOD.exe and a TexGen.exe to start the processes. In addition, resources and patches are separated into different downloads for easier installation and maintenance.

 

Overall the requirements, installation and process to generate LOD are basically the same. The key changes are, that there is no more xEdit required, the patcher now installs into its own folder and the installation of the meshes/texture resources, options or patches just became easier. There is no more default DynDOLOD.esp/bak - it will just be created if needed.

 

While technically the LOD generated by 2.xx is generally the same compared to 1.xx there have been also the typical updates to better support mods. See the list below in the section "The usual updates" and the fixes and changelogs.

 

There is typically no need to update or generate LOD from scratch for an existing save game just because there is a new DynDOLOD Standalone 2.xx or a new DynDOLOD Resources 2.xx.

Check the list of "The usual updates" below, if a mod which you are using was added recently. Consider updating or generating LOD from scratch in case you notice missing LOD.

 

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Important

 

DynDOLOD 2.xx requires an installation from scratch when updating from an older 1.xx version. All former files - meshes, textures, scripts etc. plus all generated LOD should be removed first. Existing files installed to xEdit\Edit Scripts\* do not matter anymore and should not have any effect on the new DynDOLOD standalone if you install it into a new folder. Since LOD generated with older versions will not work with the papyrus scripts from DynDOLOD 2.xx, remove older versions of the patcher from the xEdit folder.

 

If an existing save is updated with a DynDOLOD.esp generated from scratch, follow the “clean save� cycle: first deactivate DynDOLOD from MCM, wait for deactivation message, go into interior, check MCM DynDOLOD is still deactivated, save, exit game. Remove old DynDOLOD.esp, remove old scripts and remove old meshes/skse/textures. Start game, load last save, wait a bit, save again. Install the new papyrus scripts, the new DynDOLOD.esp and the new generated LOD. Enable the new DynDOLOD.esp. Start game, load the last save, go outside. DynDOLOD should initialize by itself, else activate from MCM.

 

Before running DynDOLOD.exe, please make sure the CPU is properly cooled and in case it is overclocked, it is verified to be stable. Some routines make use of all cores at times and several LODGen.exe processes are started in parallel when generating for multiple worlds at once.

 

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Download

 

DynDOLOD 2.18 - Download from Mega, Nexus

Required. Contains DynDOLOD.exe and TexGen.exe and their supporting files, including all documentation including instructions for ‘trees.ultra’

It is recommended to first remove all files and folders from older versions and then install into a new folder that is outside game, program files and mod manager folders.

 

DynDOLOD Resources 2.18 - Download from Mega, Nexus

Required. Contains the required 'Core Files' like meshes, textures, papyrus scripts to generate LOD and use it in the game. It also contains the optionals like Whiterun Exterior etc.

If updating from older versions to 2.15 or higher it is recommended to first uninstall older 'Core Files' Textures (or simply everything) for best results. Otherwise simply overwrite older 2.xx versions.

Make sure to have matching or higher DynDOLOD Standalone version when generating LOD.

 

DynDOLOD Patches 2.18 - Download from Mega, Nexus

Contains the patches for some of the mods listed under 'Some Assembly Required' - download if needed.

 

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Instructions

 

Please check DynDOLOD_QuickStart.html, Docs\DynDOLOD_Manual.html and videos for updated instructions. Here is the quick synopsis:

 

Requirements

SKSE, PapyrusUtil 2.8 or higher, vanilla billboards from TES5LODGen or Indistinguishable Vanilla Tree Billboards plus billboards for any tree mod.

 

Installation

Install SKSE and PapyrusUtil.

Install DynDOLOD.exe, TexGen.exe and all supporting folders/files from the DynDOLOD 2.00 archive into a new folder of your choice.

Install 'Core Files' from the DynDOLOD Resources archive into the game / mod manager overwriting everything.

Install patches from the DynDOLOD Patches archive if needed into the game / mod manager overwriting everything.

Install billboards into the game / mod manager overwriting DynDOLOD Resources

 

 

Generation

Execute TexGen.exe to update a limited list of LOD textures in case texture replacer mods are used. Before running TexGen again, remove textures from earlier generation.

Install generated LOD textures from output folder into the game / mod manager overwriting DynDOLOD Resources.

 

Execute DynDOLOD.exe to generated tree, static and dynamic LOD.

If there is no DynDOLOD.esp in the load order it will be created from scratch. You can only update existing DynDOLOD.esp created with 2.00.

Run the process as normal. Once it finished Save & Exit.

Install generated DynDOLOD.esp, meshes, skse and textures folder from the output folder into the game / mod manager overwriting everything.

Let LOOT sort DynDOLOD.esp.

 

 

Step-by-Step

 

Simple run-through for MO / NMM if you already know what you are doing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TRMvFdduo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BUAVP9ZPf8

 

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Trouble

 

Search this thread or check the FAQ for similar problems.

 

If you experience crashes or other oddities while running DynDOLOD.exe or TexGen.exe, please post a link to entire Logs\TES5Edit_log.txt

 

If LODGen.exe (white text on black background command line window) post a screenshot of the error message.

 

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People that made this milestone possible and deserve credits

 

All users asking questions and giving feedback. No matter how mundane, they always result in updates or tweaks to the tools or documentation

 

ElminsterAU, Hlp, Zilav, Sharlikran, Ehamloptiran, All S.T.E.P. members and users, TechAngel85, GrantSP, alt3rn1ty, qY81nNu, arcline111, yausd, Michael from GamerPoets and last but not least Mator for pioneering and publishing sources of his 'standalone' Merge Mods and help hooking me up.

 

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The usual updates

Applies to latest version of DynDOLOD Standalone and Resources.

 

Mods Requiring DynDOLOD

Indistinguishable Vanilla Tree Billboards - alternative which replaces Vanilla + DLC tree LOD billboards from TES5LODGen

Spice of Life - Forts (2.11)

HD-LOD Buildings - overwrite any textures from DynDOLOD Resources or TexGen output (future proof advise) and adjust Max tile size on advanced options to match the downloaded resolution or use it to shrink higher resolution back down to lower resolution automatically while the atlas is created.

 

Some Assembly Required - see included Manual for more details

Revamped Assets Skyrim (2.07)

Enderal (2.15) -  see Enderal section in the manual

Caranthir Tower Reborn (2.18)

 

Verified working out of the box - included rules

Necromancer Hut (2.07)

The People Of Skryim Ultimate Edition (2.07)

Cliffside Cottage (2.08)

Knights of the Garter (2.10) - improved rules for better LOD compared to older versions

Riften Fishing Shack (2.10)

Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch (2.10)

Belleteyn - Snowy Cabin (2.12)

Hermit Mountain Cottage (2.12)

Rift Treehouse (2.12)

Snow Elf Palace (2.12)

Swamp Home - A House In Hjaalmarch (2.12)

Whiterun Apartment (2.12)

Windhelm Cabin (2.12)

Snow Elf Hut (2.15)

Round Window Cabin - Player Home (2.16)

Dawn of Skyrim (Director's Cut) (2.17)

The Observatory (2.17)

Trollstigen (2.18)

 

Verified working out of the box

Karthwasten (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V - Expanded (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - Falkreath - Brdvhyn (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - Falkreath - Viantlek (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - Haafingar - Lainalten (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - Haafingar - Nedenheim (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - The Pale - Port Lysanvir (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - Winterhold - Yorgrim Wall (2.00)

ClefJ's Morthal (2.07)

White River Priory (2.07)

Enhanced Vanilla Trees (2.08) - Billboards - install billboards in correct order and generate tree LOD as usual

Retirement (2.08)

The Pines of Whiterun (2.08)

Riverside Lodge - Buildable Edition (2.10)

Riverside Lodge REDUX - Buildable Edition (2.10)

Thur's Retreat (2.10)

Solitude Docks District (2.11)

Millers Shack (2.12)

Shezrie's Old Hroldan Town Ver 2.0 (2.15)

Solitude Skyway (2.15)

Better Tel Mithryn (2.16)

Simple Raven Rock Expansion (2.16)

Distinct Skyrim Landscapes (2.17)

Killian Castle (2.18)

Lyngwi - A Nordic Village (2.18)

Settlements Expanded (2.19)

Greater Skaal Village (2.19)

Whiteraven Manor (2.19)

 

Ultra Trees support included in DynDOLOD Resources Core Files

Realistic Aspen Trees

Enhanced Landscapes Oaks installation option and Enhanced Landscapes Oaks Standalone courtesy of kojak747

 

Mods with Ultra Trees support

Enhanced Vanilla Trees from Some_Random_Guy_83

 

 

 

Fixes include

Better Enhanced Lights and FX 3.x support - College of Winterhold missing reported by baronaatista, Fenric

Added better LOD for Dragonsreach arch thing and braziers (high only), so certain fires do not float - reported by Paolino

Fixed parent world dynamic LOD sometimes being disabled when leaving interiors - reported by Paolino

Updates to "create mod" function - see Docs\DynDOLOD_Mod_Authors.html

Fixed image paths in all html documents - reported by CreeperLava

Fixed Exception in unit line -1 'Prepare' on line 712: Type mismatch - reported by druninja, Ilkob, hobo1137

Fixed Exception in unit userscript line 340: Access violation at address 0093C4EF in module 'DynDOLOD.exe - reported by Rasor1911

Fixed Exception in unit prepare line 517: Operation not allowed on sorted list - reported by druninja

Fixed wrong bunch of numbers added to json - reported by Ilkob, jennykitten78, LucidAPs, hobo1137 and probably others

Fixed not using SMIM sails meshes - reported by Ilkob

Fixed Exception in unit userscript line 347: 'xxxx' is not a valid integer value - reported by Madpaddy

Fixed erroneous output path - reported by Neovalen, Thallassa

Fixed not ignoring some merged mods correctly  - reported by Darth_mathias, Neovalen

Fixed TexGen output path - reported by Darth_mathias

Optimized applying form id updates from merged mods - reported by Selfishmonkey

Fixed SolitudeExterior.esp conflict with Legacy of Dragonborn - reported by Pickysaurus

Execute patch rules also for mods that are ignored - reported by Thallassa

Disable MCM if PapyrusUtil is not present - reported by disi

Fixed adding Glow LOD nif in certain conditions - reported by kcinlober

Fixed TWO freezes - reported by everyone

Added workaround for a rare case of not finding a base record - reported by GunSlinger21

Fixed finding an empty SolstheimWorld caused by a mod - reported by Tezliov

Hardened objects in exterior esp versus merging and accidentally having LOD - reported by Sundder

Glow LOD windows now using textures from replacer mods after running TexGen - reported by S.T.E.P.

Added FakeLightsIntensity to DynDOLOD.ini to select different intensity of the glowing orb mesh for fake lights

Fixed meaningless No WRLD message reported by Nebulous112

Fixed DynDOLOD.exe exception under exceptional circumstances reported by TeflonBilly

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.00 BETA]DynDOLOD.esp - removed default esp - it will be created if it doesn't exist

DynDOLOD.esp - new or updated esp will always be saved to output path together with generated meshes, json and texture files

DynDOLOD World.pas - DynDOLOD World.pas script is now started through DynDOLOD.exe - a modified version of xEdit

DynDOLOD.exe - updated logic and seperated functions for standalone version

DynDOLOD.exe - removed plug-in selection - load order is controlled by mod managers

DynDOLOD.exe - use own version of Skyrim.Hardcoded.keep.this.with.the.exe.and.otherwise.ignore.it.I.really.mean.it.dat

DynDOLOD.exe - use own settings files

DynDOLOD.exe - somewhat better error handling

DynDOLOD.exe - compile list of missing models for review once process completed

DynDOLOD.exe - some minor performance improvements

DynDOLOD.exe - cleaned up and unified log messages

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a typo causing error when using IgnoreTrees=1

DynDOLOD.exe - made world bounds error message more descriptive

DynDOLOD.exe - made simple exe files time check to fail nicely if needed

DynDOLOD.exe - reworked create mod mode

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed using an unassigned list too early

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed not setting up manual base elements properly when updating

DynDOLOD.exe - skip parent/child worldspaces missing persistent cell for real this time

DynDOLOD TexGen.pas - DynDOLOD TexGen.pas script is now started through TexGen.exe - a modified version of xEdit

TexGen.exe - added an options window

TexGen.exe - added automatic saving/reading of options

TexGen.exe - added generation for icelakesurface.dds

TexGen.exe - added option window to select output path and texture size

TexGen.exe - do not stop if files are not found

LODGen.exe - now included in DynDOLOD standalone version

LODGen.exe - added logfile parameter so it can run more than one instance

Papyrus Scripts - fixed parent world dynamic LOD sometimes being disabled when leaving interiors

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated for standalone instructions

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - added new tutorial videos

DynDOLOD_TexGen.html - manual updated to reflect new options window

DynDOLOD_Mod_Authors.html - added

DynDOLOD Resources - LOD resources, papyrus scripts and optionals are now a seperate archive

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added core LOD meshes and textures for better compatibility with mods

DynDOLOD Patches - patches are now a seperate archive

Meshes/Textures - updated/added LOD meshes and textures for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.01 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed sometimes not finding a bunch of numbers

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a case of uninitialized primitives

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.02 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed not finding all merged mod map files for the load order

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed trying to violate sorted stringlists

DynDOLOD.exe - removed a confirmation message

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.03 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a variant to cardinal conversion

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.04 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a string to cardinal conversion

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed not loading mesh_replace list

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed typo caused by having fat fingers syndrome from too much pie

DynDOLOD.exe - use alternative version of setting up grids

DynDOLOD.exe - added switch to control which version of setting up grids is used

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.05 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - use merged map data also for lists using partial mod filename matches

DynDOLOD.exe - only ignore worldspaces if master mod is ignored

DynDOLOD.exe - always copy XEMI from highest override

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.06 BETA]

2.06 BETA

TexGen.exe - ensure trailing slash is added to selected output path

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed using some preset settings in wizard mode

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.07 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - export stage id -2 for dynamic creepy SovngardeStatue - high only

DynDOLOD.exe - optimized processing of merged form ids

TexGen.exe - added generation for stockadeplanks01.dds

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

DynDOLOD Resources - Papyrus Scripts - set current pos/angle from parent when enabling LOD object for stage id -2

DynDOLOD Resources - added SolitudeExterior

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added LOD meshes/textures for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.08 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - skip loading - animation, - interface, - shaders, - sound, - voices .BSA

DynDOLOD.exe - get glow LOD from higher LOD level if lower level is not defined

DynDOLOD.exe - only set Has Distant LOD if LOD level 4 has static LOD

DynDOLOD.exe - apply patch rules regardless of mod ignore list

DynDOLOD.exe - disable and set other options accordingly if dynamic LOD is not generated

DynDOLOD.exe - added _dynamic/_static rule file functionality

Edit Scripts - fail properly when being started from xEdit.exe

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated with new step-by-step video

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

Papyrus Scripts - disable MCM if PapyrusUtil is not present

DynDOLOD Resources - updated SolitudeExterior for better compatibility with other mods

DynDOLOD Resources - updated HighHrothgarWindowGlow to carry forward ULSEEP

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.09 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed trying to clean dynamic LOD data

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.10]

DynDOLOD.exe - Release

DynDOLOD.exe - added feature to always use LOD assignments from base records for specified plugins

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.11]

DynDOLOD.exe - try to catch an unknown case of non existing base record

TexGen.exe - added to also read files from ../skyrim/data/DynDOLOD/DynDOLOD_TES5_TexGen_[alpha|noalpha|copy]_modnameesp.txt so mod authors can supply custom LOD Texture generation for their mod

DynDOLOD_Mod_Authors.html - updated info about creating files for TexGen.exe

DynDOLOD-FAQ.txt - cleaned up for standalone version

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for a mod

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.12]

DynDOLOD.exe - use linksto instead of baserecord

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed an infinite loop while cleaning up worldspace

DynDOLOD.exe - added mini atlas data to texture atlas text file for LODGen.exe

DynDOLOD.exe - added UseDecalFlag switch to ini for setting same switch in LODGen.exe export file

DynDOLOD.exe - added simple check resource core files are installed

TexGen.exe - added generation for magestatuelod.dds, statueofauriellod, seruinsmarble01_4x4lod.dds, seruinswall01_1x2lod.dds

LODGen.exe - fixed not properly assigning null texture replacement

LODGen.exe - print nice error message if some hashing goes wrong

LODGen.exe - use of re-UV function (untiling) for miniatlas before applying world atlas for game mode TES5

LODGen.exe - keep decal shader flag from for game mode TES5

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

Papyrus Scripts - open/close dynamic LOD DOORs according to parent

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes/textures for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.13]

DynDOLOD.exe - Added a couple filechecks before trying to read them in case things go awry

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.14]

DynDOLOD.exe - made worldspace discovery eligible for LOD more resilient against mod errors

DynDOLOD.exe - use fastercreate for large worldspaces only

DynDOLOD.exe - added an EditorID check for 'DynDOLOD_NOLOD' to skip references for LOD discovery ('_NOLOD' EditorID for base records already exists in vanilla)

DynDOLOD.exe - print strings filename if there is an error

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

DynDOLOD Resources - updated the EditorIDs of objects in WhiterunExterior and SolitudeExterior

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.15]

DynDOLOD.exe - added logic for Enderal and seperate set of rule files

DynDOLOD.exe - create diffuse LOD texture atlas with explicit (1 bit) alpha

DynDOLOD.exe - added FakeLightsIntensity= to DynDOLOD_TES5.ini to choose intensity of Fake Lights nif

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a case of siLODirt

DynDOLOD.exe - added flag to mesh rules to disable window glow LOD, not exposed to interface yet

DynDOLOD.exe - added debug= to DynDOLOD.ini

DynDOLOD.exe - added FakeLightsIntensity to DynDOLOD.ini to select different intensity of the glowing orb mesh for fake lights

LODGen.exe - fixed a case of using wrong offset for higher LOD levels if origin is not multiple of 4

LODGen.exe - fixed not being able to generate for specific cell if x/y equals -1

LODGen.exe - fixed sometimes not keeping vertex colors in higher LOD levels for passthru

LODGen.exe - trim spaces from texture strings

TexGen.exe - added logic for Enderal and seperate set of rule files

TexGen.exe - added alpha threshold to texture creation if explicit alpha type is used, threshold of 0 disables alpha

TexGen.exe - added a texture convertion with mipmap filter control

TexGen.exe - added check for earlier TexGen Output files in game data folder to avoid circular creation of newly added textures

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods and Enderal

trees.ultra\DynDOLOD-Trees.html - txt converted to html

trees.ultra\DynDOLOD-Trees.html - added 3rd party hybrid tree information

DynDOLOD Resources - removed some glow maps that might interfere with other mods - these are created by TexGen now

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes/textures for better compatibility with mods and Enderal

Papyrus Scripts - made scripts backwards compatible with PapyrusUtil 2.8 - was just a convinience function

Papyrus Scripts - made deactivating from MCM work more consistent

DynDOLOD Patches - added improved terrain LOD meshes and textures for Enderal

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.16]

DynDOLOD.exe - removed extraneous files

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.17]DynDOLOD.exe - added an installation check

DynDOLOD.exe - do not report manual non-dynamic LOD references having no Grids when loading existing data

DynDOLOD.exe - added childworldfull file to be able to set parent world copy to full model

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a case of not assigning enough memory for a thread list

DynDOLOD.exe - show message when building reference info to verify usage of missing models

DynDOLOD.exe - added fasterbase switch to DynDOLOD.ini

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

TexGen.exe - added more helpful messages for file not found errors

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.18]DynDOLOD.exe - fixed sometimes not falling back to billboard when generating ultra trees

DynDOLOD.exe - add the worldspace Master as activate parent for Never Fade LOD/Full LOD objects

DynDOLOD.exe - set VWD on original base records used for dynamic LOD only as well

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

TexGen.exe - fixed generation of dlc01castlefortlod.dds

TexGen.exe - generation for impwood01lod.dds

Papyrus Scripts - activate worldspace Master in case the activate all function is called

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes/textures for better compatibility with mods

DynDOLOD Patches - added script patches for Caranthir Tower Reborn

 

 

 

Firstborns were severely harmed in the making of DynDOLOD. It was a rather bloody mess, actually.

[Lordx1]

I have this erro when i active Spice of Life - Forts

 

https://pastebin.com/UW6Xmfcx

 

Someone have the same problem? Sorry for my bad english

[sheson]

Hey Sheson, 

 

Just in the process of updating to 2.14 plus trying out the new HD Lods for Solitude and wasn't sure how to set it up for DynDoLod when ETaC's LOD is also involved. Here is a screenshot of my setup. Top left is HD LOD, bottom left is ETaC's LOD. The right window is Mod Organizer's current setup and load order etc. 

 

If I want to get these to play nicely together, is this ok or do you recommend something else?

 

Cheers

 

Bill

 

edit - Also, is it ok to merge these?

I already updated the DynDOLOD Nexus description page couple hours ago for additional info about HD LOD.

 

However, at the moment none of DynDOLOD Resource / TexGen files conflict with the LOD textures provided by HD LOD.

ETACs pre rendered LOD (why install it even - already mentioned in manual / description page as well) should not matter as it is all overwritten by DynDOLOD output.

 

Static LOD needs to be generated again. Updating with existing esp is possible. Or in expert mode, select Tamriel, rebuild LOD Texture Atlas, then execute LODGen.exe again

 

Merging esp from Resources with 2.14 and newer should now always be OK regardless of what type of merge process /tool is used.

 

I found a bug today but I'm not sure if it has anything to do with DynDOLOD.

 

I went to the Windstad Manor (Hearthfire) and started to build the house but nothing happened - the house didn't appear. I googled this bug and found out that a mod named Winstad Mine will fix it so I installed that mod, used LOOT but still got this problem. So I started to move the WinstadMine.esp around in my load order and found out that if it's loaded straight after "Enhanced Landscapes - Marsh no Trees.esp" everything works ok, and if it's loaded just before it I'll get the invisible house.

 

Why I came here is because I haven't updated Enhanced Landscapes mod for a long time and I never had this problem with any of my earlier games. For the current game I have updated the DynDOLOD to version 2.14 and the earlier game had 1.49 so could it have something to do with the new DynDOLOD version?

No.

I have this erro when i active Spice of Life - Forts

 

https://pastebin.com/UW6Xmfcx

 

Someone have the same problem? Sorry for my bad english

You need to fix these errors recorded earlier in your log

 

[00:00:00.795]  textures\SpiceofLife\Forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\Imperial\impextwall01_n.dds not found!

 

[00:00:05.014]  textures\SpiceofLife\Forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\Imperial\impextwall01.dds not found!

[00:00:05.087]  textures\SpiceofLife\Forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\Imperial\impextwall01_n.dds not found!

[00:00:05.202]  textures\spiceoflife\forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\imperial\impextwall01ice.dds not found!

[00:00:05.283]  textures\spiceoflife\forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\imperial\impextwall01ice_n.dds not found!

 

[00:02:13.783]  D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Data\DynDOLOD-temp\textures\SpiceofLife\Forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\Imperial\impextwall01.dds not found!

 

etc.

 

Looks like Spice of Life is not fully installed.

Edited July 13, 2016 by sheson

[Lordx1]

 

I already update the DynDOLOD Nexus description page couple hours ago for additional info about HD LOD.

However at the moment on of DynDOLOD Resource / TexGen files conflict with the LOD textures provided by HD LOD.

 

Static LOD needs to be generated again. Updating with existing esp is possible. Or in expert mode, select Tamriel, create updated LOD Texture Atlas, then run LODGen.exe again

 

No.

You need to fix these errors recorded earlier in your log

 

[00:00:00.795]  textures\SpiceofLife\Forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\Imperial\impextwall01_n.dds not found!

 

[00:00:05.014]  textures\SpiceofLife\Forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\Imperial\impextwall01.dds not found!

[00:00:05.087]  textures\SpiceofLife\Forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\Imperial\impextwall01_n.dds not found!

[00:00:05.202]  textures\spiceoflife\forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\imperial\impextwall01ice.dds not found!

[00:00:05.283]  textures\spiceoflife\forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\imperial\impextwall01ice_n.dds not found!

 

[00:02:13.783]  D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Data\DynDOLOD-temp\textures\SpiceofLife\Forts\AmbFortsVanillaStyle\Imperial\impextwall01.dds not found!

 

etc.

 

Ah ok, thx =)

Edited July 13, 2016 by Lordx1

[Mebantiza]

What should the ~ save game size for new game with Dyndolod? Or what is your save sizes?

 

My game

Fresh install

 

Mod count: 169 (officially 169 plug-ins, but many have been merged and I have a least 3-4 dozen no esp texture mods I have merged down to 2 files as well). Safe to say I have 225-255 in reality, possibly more.

 

Dyndolod 2.14

 

Dyndolod Settings. High Detail, windows+glow. Default on all other settings.

 

Skyrim folder size(GB): 64.7 Not optimized textures. Optimizing reduces folder size by ~3-4 GB.

 

 

Helgen Keep, w imperial starter gear and all MCM options set.

 

12.5 MB.

 

 

By way of comparison, my old starts, long before Dyndolod, High Rez (anything) and small mod load:

 

~4MB

 

The last Dyndolod I ran(medium detail under advanced) 2.10- I think, was low 11mb.

 

 

I haven't tested it lately, but I fairly certainly Dyndolod accounts for a good 4-5mb on a save alone. I seem to recall that was the case last time I did any kind of testing like that.

Edited July 13, 2016 by Mebantiza

[sheson]

What should the ~ save game size for new game with Dyndolod? Or what is your save sizes?

 

Not sure why it matters but 4 - 8 MB, depends on number of mods, dynamic LOD, worldspaces and settings.

Edited July 13, 2016 by sheson

[fossur]

Hey mate, I've got an issue with my tree sizes. I'm using Enhanced Vanilla Trees with its Bigger trees variant and its Billboard Generator. It works fine when i'm generating non-ultra trees and then the tree LODs are in the correct(huge) size. However when I am use the ultra trees setting the hybrid trees are normal sized and not as tall as they are supposed to be. Is there a setting I might have missed or what should I do?

[sheson]

Hey mate, I've got an issue with my tree sizes. I'm using Enhanced Vanilla Trees with its Bigger trees variant and its Billboard Generator. It works fine when i'm generating non-ultra trees and then the tree LODs are in the correct(huge) size. However when I am use the ultra trees setting the hybrid trees are normal sized and not as tall as they are supposed to be. Is there a

setting I might have missed or what should I do?

From DynDOLOD-Trees.txt: The included hybrid trees cover vanilla trees only. If a tree mod is used either create/download a hybrid or an otherwise optimized 3D static tree.

When using ultra trees, billboards are only used for LOD levels 8 and 16.

 

Skyrim Bigger Trees works with ultra trees because it updates the scale of tree references. Skysight - Simply Bigger Trees does not work, because it replaces full model trees.

 

"Billboard Generator" is a very confusing term for an installer that installs billboards according to user selection. Creating billboards is a manual process.

Edited July 14, 2016 by sheson

[fossur]

Thank you for the reply. Ah, I apologize, I must have completely skipped over the vanilla part in my excitement. I read the ultra-trees.txt file again, correct me if I didn't understand correctly, but the passhthru_lod.nif's in Meshes\DynDOLOD\lod\trees\ need to be replaced by my own 3D Static Trees to get the trees to size up correctly. I found the tutorial for making them which doesn't seem too difficult, so I'll give it a try. The ultra trees with dyndolod look awesome so kudos to you! 

[sheson]

Thank you for the reply. Ah, I apologize, I must have completely skipped over the vanilla part in my excitement. I read the ultra-trees.txt file again, correct me if I didn't understand correctly, but the passhthru_lod.nif's in Meshes\DynDOLOD\lod\trees\ need to be replaced by my own 3D Static Trees to get the trees to size up correctly. I found the tutorial for making them which doesn't seem too difficult, so I'll give it a try. The ultra trees with dyndolod look awesome so kudos to you! 

Yes, that would be the way to go. If you are proficient with nifskope or mesh ediding in general, you may be able to reuse the flat trunks from the vanilla hybrids, resize them and then use the branches from the tree mod. The trunks are the best target to remove triangles/data size for the 3D statics to conserve memory usage as much as possible.

Edited July 14, 2016 by sheson

[DinckelMan]

I've been getting massive lag while running DynDOLOD.exe and even the older versions that were using TES5Edit/F4Edit and I'm not sure what is causing the lag.

 

During some step in the LOD generation my CPU usage ramps up to 100% to the point where i can't even move my mouse until i force quit the LodGen process.

 

Any ideas what is causing this? I am trying to generate LODs for all available regions using the standard "High" preset. The PC has an i7 3930k

[sheson]

I've been getting massive lag while running DynDOLOD.exe and even the older versions that were using TES5Edit/F4Edit and I'm not sure what is causing the lag.

 

During some step in the LOD generation my CPU usage ramps up to 100% to the point where i can't even move my mouse until i force quit the LodGen process.

 

Any ideas what is causing this? I am trying to generate LODs for all available regions using the standard "High" preset. The PC has an i7 3930k

DynDOLOD.exe to some degree and and LODGen.exe are multithreaded programs that make use of all cores and hyperthreading so they are done with their computations as quickly as possible.

 

It is odd that you can not move the mouse, as the scheduling of the threads and whatnot is all handled by the OS. If you changed settings or used tools that affect OS threading I would revert them.

 

You could set core affinity in task manager, but that is usually a one time thing - unless you use a 3rd party tool that reassigns that.

 

If you just let the programs do their thing, they should be all done between 15 to 30 minutes.

Edited July 14, 2016 by sheson

[DinckelMan]

DynDOLOD.exe to some degree and and LODGen.exe are multithreaded programs that make use of all cores and hyperthreading so they are done with their computations as quickly as possible.

 

It is odd that you can not move the mouse, as the scheduling of the threads and whatnot is all handled by the OS. If you changed settings or used tools that affect OS threading I would revert them.

 

You could set core affinity in task manager, but that is usually a one time thing - unless you use a 3rd party tool that reassigns that.

 

If you just let the programs do their thing, they should be all done between 15 to 30 minutes.

I've tried doing that when it happened the first time but no luck there. Usually it took 45 minutes to cover my 350 mod modlist without any issues but now this issue has been happening in like 9/10 times I run DynDoLOD.

 

I noticed that the app still runs even though the CPU is at 100%. It gets stuck after (or while) covering Cutting Room Floor and the lag doesn't stop even after its done. The patch for this mod took 50 minutes to generate by itself. I'll send a log here as soon as DynDoLOD finishes its job

 

Edit: forgot to mention that all 12 of my cores are being used and are at 100% while this process is running

Edited July 14, 2016 by DinckelMan

[sheson]

I've tried doing that when it happened the first time but no luck there. Usually it took 45 minutes to cover my 350 mod modlist without any issues but now this issue has been happening in like 9/10 times I run DynDoLOD.

 

I noticed that the app still runs even though the CPU is at 100%. It gets stuck after (or while) covering Cutting Room Floor and the lag doesn't stop even after its done. The patch for this mod took 50 minutes to generate by itself. I'll send a log here as soon as DynDoLOD finishes its job

 

Edit: forgot to mention that all 12 of my cores are being used and are at 100% while this process is running

This is probably a hardware issue then. Ensure proper cooling - check CPU temps - and in case you are overclocking make sure it is stable with prime95 or similar, including memory.

Edited July 14, 2016 by sheson

[Nebulous112]

Not sure, but Process Lasso might be useful in this situation as well. I'm not sure specifically with DynDOLOD, but I find it generally helps with CPU task automation. It also boosted my Skyrim FPS by a minor amount.

Have you heard of this program or tried it yourself, Sheson?

[entrench]

Hi, I've recently wanted to give DynDOLOD a try again but I cannot seem to get past this error. I've attached my log file, any help/pointers would be greatly appreciated!

Here is the log: TES5Edit_log.txt

My mod list can be found at https://modwat.ch/entrench