FNVLODGen Question and a DDSopt Question RE: F&L NV

[grlichti]

Hi, Everybody!

New Guy here. I have completed 99% of the F&L in NV guide, but I have a couple of questions. First, regarding FNVLODGen:

 

AFTER I have generated the Fear and Loathing LOD Archive and added it to my plugin list, do I still need to leave the FNVLODGen.esp and the two LOD additions and improvementsInteriors.esp's ticked in plugin list? Or can I untick those three (or even remove them)?

 

Second, in the F&L in NV STEP guide for textures mod and vanilla, it says specifically...

 

"Getting Started

Install DDSopt. Use the directions on the Quickstart Tab.

Make sure to get the correct batch files, v2.76, and the ddsopt.ini.

Follow the Quickstart Tab's directions for the vanilla textures.

The textures for Fallout New Vegas should not be reduced..."

 

Obviously, I am ignorant about DDSopt, but does this statement mean I should NOT optimize the FNV Fallout and Fallout2 BSA's? Because that is in direct contrast to what the quickstart guide says and the tutorial does. Even the screen shot shows the main files. Could someone please elaborate on this?

 

Thanks in advance! Outstanding guides. I also have started the FO3 Guide so these questions will be relevant to that one too.

[zilav]

1. ESPs must remain active

2. Don't touch vanilla textures