SkyrimLE:2.2.2.1/changelog
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Post-Release Changes (Implemented since the release)
Mods
09-Fixes - Mods have a programmatic component that fixes various bugs and/or inconsistencies
- Cultist Mask Decapitation Fix Template:Removed (8/19) - Redundant as of UDBP v2.0.6.
- STEP Optimized Vanilla Textures Added (12/14) - Added just before the Unofficial Skyrim Patch
16-Interface - Mods that affect any aspect of the user interface
- Unknown Enchants Template:Removed (1/18/15) - Author removed the mod from Nexus.
- Skill Interface Template:Removed (1/18/15) - Author had his account removed from Nexus.
06-Models and Textures - Mods that replace existing models or textures
- The Skyrim Distance Overhaul Moved to (9/7) - SkyFalls and SkyMills update requires it to have higher priority than this mod.
- Realistic Mushrooms Template:Removed (1/18/15) - Author had his account removed from Nexus.
- Telvanni Reborn Template:Removed (1/18/15) - Author had his account removed from Nexus.
- Mystery Modders Shrines HD Template:Removed (1/18/15) - Author had his account removed from Nexus.
20-Patches - Mods that programmatically resolve load-order conflicts
- Better Shaped Weapons Moved to (7/15) - Needed be installed after Dual Sheath Redux.
Modified Mod Notes
July 8th - July 9th
- LOOT
- Specified to use the installer. (7/8)
- Serious HD
- Corrected main filename. (7/8)
- Main Font Replacement
- Minor spelling fix. (7/9)
- Static Mesh Improvement Mod
- Updated instructions for 1.73. (7/9)
- STEP Patches
- Added missing Bash tags. (7/9)
July 10th
- IHSS-Improved Horse Steps
- Removed unnecessary instructions to install the main file. (7/10)
- Lanterns Of Skyrim
- Improved wording. (7/10)
- Lightning During Thunder Storms
- Minor spelling fix. (7/10)
- No Spinning Death Animation
- Added missing instructions for users with Dragonborn who do not use the STEP Patches. (7/10)
- Skyrim Script Extender
- Improved wording. (7/10)
- Static Mesh Improvement Mod
- Corrected Rabbit option from Rabbit to Improved Rabbit. (7/10)
July 11th
- Birds and Flocks
- Added note to clean with TES5Edit. (7/11)
- DDSopt
- Added notice about DDSopt process as being an optional step. (7/11)
- Mod Organizer
- Added Sourceforge Page to the links. (7/11)
- Skill Interface
- Added notice about this mod not being available on the Nexus at the moment. (7/11)
- The Skyrim Distance Overhaul
- Added note to clean with TES5Edit. (7/11)
July 12th
- Burn Freeze Shock Effects
- Updated mod notes. (7/12)
- Clothing and Clutter Fixes
- Corrected text from Complete to Legendary. (7/12)
- Deadly Spell Impacts
- Updated with FOMOD instructions. (7/12)
- Elemental Staffs
- Updated instructions to install main file. (7/12)
- Ruins Clutter Improvement
- Updated to version 2.8. (7/12)
- XP32 Maximum Skeleton
- Added missing FOMOD instructions (7/12)
July 16th
- The Skyrim Distance Overhaul
- Updated with new recommendations, added detailed information about Morthal Swamp options and added instructions for installing the patch via MO. (7/16)
August 9th
- Better Shaped Weapons
- Nudged version to 1.9.7. No changes in fomod install instructions necessary. (8/9)
- Even Better Quest Objectives
- Removed The Choice is Yours patch from installation instructions for non-STEP-Patches users, noting that it is now obsolete. (8/9)
- SkyFalls and SkyMills
- Updated fomod instructions for latest version, including the LOD mod compatibility options. (8/9)
- The Skyrim Distance Overhaul
- Removed instructions to install the SkyFalls patch, since it is now included in the SkyFalls and SkyMills installer. (8/9)
August 15th
- Dawnguard
- Revised cleaning procedure to select Update.esm as an implicit dependency in harmony with the TES5Edit Cleaning Guide.
- Dragonborn
- Revised cleaning procedure to select Update.esm as an implicit dependency in harmony with the TES5Edit Cleaning Guide.
August 19th
- AMidianBorn Book of Silence
- Revised installation instructions to be less confusing.
August 31st
- Better Weapon Swing Sounds
- Updated with instructions to hide dummy ESP
Sept 16th
- Dual Sheath Redux
- Updated installation instructions for v1.7 release.
- It is no longer necessary to add the -NOBOSS argument. Please remember to run FNIS after updating.
Oct 16th
- Gemling Queen Jewelry
- Updated FOMOD instructions for v4.1b
- Updated to new FOMOD template
Nov 23rd
- ENBoost
- Updated instructions to delete
iPresentInterval
from Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini. It should remain set to its default,iPresentInterval=1
.- Previously, STEP erroneously recommended to set
iPresentInterval=0
in SkyrimPrefs.ini.
- Previously, STEP erroneously recommended to set
- Updated instructions to set [MEMORY] parameters manually. Using
AutodetectVideoMemorySize=true
is unreliable for some users which causes more problems than ENBoost solves. Setting these parameters manually is the only solution.
- Updated instructions to delete
Dec 4th
- ENBoost
- Updated instructions to ADD
iPresentInterval=1
toSkyrim.ini under [Display] section and DELETE that line from SkyrimPrefs.ini.
- Updated instructions to ADD
Dec 11th
- Weapons and Armor Fixes
- Updated installation instructions for Improved Closefaced Helmets
Dec 14th
- Updated Dawnguard, Hearthfire, & Dragonborn notes to reflect updated TESEdit cleaning instructions with regard to official content (Update.esm and the DLC plugins). The instructions assumed that MO manages these 'mods', but new version of MO does not manage them, so they never get saved to MO:Overwrite. Instead, they overwrite the vanilla versions, as is the default behavior when TESEdit is launched outside of MO.
Jan 18th
- Unknown Enchants DROPPED. Reason: forum post
- Skill Interface DROPPED. Reason: forum post
- Mystery Modders Shrines HD DROPPED. Reason: forum post
- Realistic Mushrooms DROPPED. Reason: forum post
- Telvanni Reborn DROPPED. Reason: forum post
- Updated Ruins Clutter Improved mod notes to skip the dragonclaws since they conflict with Gemling dragon claws.
Jan 22nd
- Updated AMD driver Settings section of the guide to point to the AMD CCC Guide itself to reduce redundancy, since that guide is already very compact.
Jan 24th
- Converted INI Tweaks chapters to transclude relevant entries within Skyrim INIs Guide.
Standardized Mod Note Style
- A Quality World Map
- Birds and Flocks
- Dragon Glyphs-Fixed
- Enhanced Distant Terrain
- HD Enhanced Terrain
- High Quality 3D Map
- High Quality LODs
- Lanterns Of Skyrim
- Lockpicking Interface
- Main Font Replacement
- Main Menu Spinning Emblem
- No Spinning Death Animation
- Ruins Clutter Improved
- Skill Interface
- SkyFalls and SkyMills
- Smaller Cursor
- Static Mesh Improvement Mod
- Ultimate HD Fire Effects
- Unknown Enchants
Other Changes
- (8/21) Updated the TES5Edit Cleaning Instructions to be relevant to all games.
- (11/23) Updated both INI Tweaks to remove iPresentInterval from both INIs.
- (11/23) Updated AMD and Nvidia driver settings to reflect proper vsync settings.
- (12/14) Updated TESEdit cleaning instructions with regard to official content (Update.esm and the DLC plugins). The instructions assumed that MO manages these 'mods', but new version of MO does not manage them, so they never get saved to MO:Overwrite. Instead, they overwrite the vanilla versions, as is the default behavior when TESEdit is launched outside of MO.
Initial-Release Changes (Implemented with the release)
Mods
Utilities
- BOSS Template:Removed - Replaced by LOOT
- BOSS Userlist Manager Template:Removed - Replaced by LOOT
- LOOT Added
- Optimizer Textures Template:Removed - DDSopt is the only texture-opt utility that STEP should support.
- TES5Edit Added to Core.
A - Standalone applications that aid in the management of the modding process
- STEP Patches Moved to - Moved to new section N as it is better suited at the end of the guide since it depends on your load order.
C - Mods that expand on the inherent functionality of a game or another mod without themselves affecting content
- Borderless Window Template:Removed - This functionality is within ENBoost.
- Skyrim Script Extender Template:Updated - 1.7.1+ is now required. This version enables Sheson's memory patch. Please update!
D - Mods have a programmatic component that fixes various bugs and/or inconsistencies
- Argonian Decapitation Fix Template:Removed - Covered by USKP v2.0.5.
- Clothing and Clutter Fixes Added
- Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade Added
- Cultist Mask Decapitation Fix Added
- Cutting Room Floor Added
- Dawnguard Added - Added to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Distant Decal Fix Moved to - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Dragonborn Added - Added to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Dual Sheath Redux Moved to - Moved to new section N as it is better suited at the end of the guide since it depends on your load order.
- Hearthfire Added - Added to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- High Resolution Texture Pack Added - Added to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Nitpick Template:Removed - Not needed with Mod Organizer, even possibly conflicting with Mod Organizer.
- Ragdoll Paralysis Added
- Smart Souls Moved to - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
- Unofficial Skyrim Patch Moved to - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Unofficial Dawnguard Patch Moved to - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Unofficial Hearthfire Patch Moved to - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Unofficial Dragonborn Patch Moved to - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Weapons and Armor Fixes - Changed to recommend COMPLETE PLUS version rather than COMPLETE. Also added notes about misc options
E - Mods that affect any aspect of the user interface
- Blessings-Altar Descriptions Template:Removed - Adds information the player should find out on their own. Read books, explore, ... remember. Just look at the active effect!
- Dungeon Quest Awareness Template:Removed - Adds information the player should find out on their own.
- Interface Hard Coded Key Tweaks Template:Removed - Not necessary.
- No Boring Sleep-Wait Menu Template:Removed - Better in a Utilities pack. Only useful for cleaning saves.
- No Menu and Loading Smoke Template:Removed - There is no advantage to this mod anymore since ENB doesn't mess it up anymore. To remove it now would be a personal preference.
- Not Another Colored Map Icon Mod Template:Removed - Not necessary and not worth it until it is 100% compatible with SkyUI ... less headache.
F - Mods that replace existing models or textures
- Jewels of the Nord Template:Removed - Fully replaced by Gemling Queen Jewelry and Static Mesh Improvement Mod.
G - Mods that replace existing models or textures
- AMidianBorn Farmhouse Added
- AMidianBorn Whiterun Added
- Chimneys for Skyrim Template:Removed - Removed in favor of Hearthfire Chimneys for Skyrim.
- Hearthfire Chimneys for Skyrim Added
- Skyrim Flora Overhaul Moved to - Moved down in the section for better conflict resolution.
- Stalhrim of Skyrim - Fixes Added
- Real Wood Textures - Farmhouses Added
- The Beauty of Skyrim-Dungeons Moved to - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
- The Skyrim Distance Overhaul Added
- Vibrant Auroras Template:Removed - There is nothing wrong with vanilla auroras. The ENB you use may change the value of this mod.
H -
- Better Male Feet Template:Removed - Better Males covers this
- Better Males Added
- Diverse Priests Template:Removed - Removed as Clothing and Clutter Fixes does the same thing.
- HD Rabbits Plus Template:Removed - The HD rabbits are not sufficiently better to warrant a plugin spot.
- Ice Wraith Template:Removed - The vanilla textures fit into the game better.
I - Mods that replace existing models or textures
- AMidianBorn Blade of Woe Added
- aMidianBorn Book of Silence - Changed to include Content Addon.
- AMidianBorn Imperial Light and Studded Added
- AMidianBorn Stormcloak Officer Armour Added
- Better Shaped Weapons Added
- Elven Weapons for Silence Template:Removed - They don't fit Cabal's golden Elven Armor, as these were intended for the black and gold variation of Cabal's.
- Gemling Queen Jewelry Added
- Improved Closefaced Helmets Moved to - Moved to section D to provide a smoother installation flow between it and Weapons and Armor Fixes, and also because it can be considered a "fix" or "tweak to deficient aspects" since it provides an ability to see out helmets and also remove several head decapitation bugs.
- Shield of Ysgramor Template:Removed - aMidianBorn Book of Silence is better.
J -
- Animated Clutter Added
- Fores New Idles in Skyrim Moved to - Moved to new section N as it is better suited at the end of the guide since it depends upon your currently installed animation mods.
- Skyrim Sunglare Template:Removed - No longer available to download.
K - Mods that replace existing models or textures
- Designs of the Nords Template:Removed - Has conflicts, doesn't seem to fit the Skyrim style. Looks too new and fancy.
- Enchanting Candle Meshes Improved Added
- Gemling Queen Dragon Claws Added
- Rens HD Shrines Added
- Soul Gems Differ Template:Updated - Soul Gems Differ underwent some changes courtesy of the STEP team. Please update this mod!
- White Phial Replacer Added
M -
- Ars Metallica-Smithing Template:Removed - Removed in favor of Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade.
- Come together N Out of the way Added
- Dynamic Fires Template:Removed - Causes conflicts, not being maintained by author to resolve conflicts and not well thought out.
- Lantern Caretakers Template:Removed - Caretakers are not lore friendly.
- More Salt Please Template:Removed - Replaced by leveled list version in STEP Patches
- Move It Dammit Template:Removed - Removed in favor of Come together N Out of the way.
- Non-Essential Children Moved to - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
- The Choice is Yours Moved to - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
- The Paarthurnax Dilemma Moved to - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
- When Vampires Attack Moved to - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
N - Patches
- Bashed Patch Moved to - Instead of putting this in STEP 3, it is now treated as a mod.
Guide
- Moved the Mod Tables Legend to the beginning of the Guide.
- Integrated the Utilities section into STEP 1.
- Moved note about sorting plugins from STEP 3 to the beginning of Step 2 since benchmarking would require proper plugin order.
- Added detailed instructions for cleaning the official Bethesda ESMs.
- Added several MCM recommendations on various mods.
- Absorbed Step 3 into Section N - Patches.
- Removed Sidenote about Skyrim Memory Patch 3.0. We are now implementing this through the SKSE 1.7.1.
Pre-Release Changes (Implemented before the release)
Mods
D - Mods have a programmatic component that fixes various bugs and/or inconsistencies
- Argonian Sneak Tail Twist Fix Template:Removed - Included in USKP v2.0.1.
- Distant Decal Fix MOVED - Not in correct order.
E - Mods that affect any aspect of the user interface
- Even Better Quest Objectives MOVED - Now in Section M (it is also a gameplay mod) after Wet and Cold-Ashes. See this thread (lost link in forum transition) for details.
- Smaller Cursor - Added to Core.
F - Mods that replace existing models or textures
- Skyrim HD Template:Removed - Almost completely overwritten by Core mods.
I - Mods that replace existing models or textures
- Accingite Vos Template:Removed - Completely redundant.
- Jewels of the Nord Moved to - Moved to Section F so new SMIM meshes/textures (textures based on this mod) properly overwrite this mod.
J -
- Skyrim Performance Plus - Added to Core.
K - Mods that replace existing models or textures
- Skyrim Redesigned Updated - New! Fomod is now available courtesy of TechAngel.
L - Mods that affect sounds or music
- Audio_Overhaul_for_Skyrim-Patches Template:Removed - removed because it is outdated now that Audio Overhaul for Skyrim version 2 has been released.
- Sounds of Skyrim-Dungeons Template:Removed - removed in favor of Audio Overhaul for Skyrim version 2 changes.
M -
- The Choice is Yours MOVED - Now downstream of Even Better Quest Objectives. See this thread (lost link in forum transition) for details.
- Thieves Guild Requirements MOVED - Now downstream of The Choice is Yours. See this thread (lost link in forum transition) for details.
- Non-Essential Children MOVED - Now downstream of Thieves Guild Requirements. See this thread (lost link in forum transition) for details.
Guide
- Removed quotes around pop-in in the
fFlickeringLightDistance=8192 ;Helps prevent lighting pop-in
tweak that was causing Wrye Bash to CTD. - Updated Section 1.E.2. (Display Calibration)
Modified Mod Notes
- A Quality World Map
- Audio Overhaul for Skyrim
- BOSS
- BOSS Userlist Manager
- Brawl Bugs Patch
- Burn Freeze Shock Effects
- Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored
- Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows
- Consistent Older People
- DDSopt
- Deadly Spell Impacts
- Dual Sheath Redux
- Dual Wield Parrying
- ENBoost
- Follower Trap Safety
- Fores New Idles in Skyrim
- Fuz Ro D'oh
- HD Sacks
- Improved Closefaced Helmets
- Main Font Replacement
- Mod Organizer
- Oblivion Gates
- Realistic Water Two
- Silly Level of Detail-Potions and Poisons
- Skill Interface
- Skyrim Flora Overhaul
- Skyrim HD
- Skyrim Performance Plus
- SkyUI
- Smart Souls
- Static Mesh Improvement Mod
- STEP Patches
- TES5Edit
- The Choice is Yours
- Thundering Shouts
- Traps Make Noise
- Weapons and Armor Fixes
- Wet and Cold
- Wrye Bash
- XCE-Xenius Character Enhancement
- XP32 Maximum Skeleton
Modified Page Names
- Accingite Vos-Shields - Formerly Accingite Vos
- AMidianBorn Caves and Mines - Formerly AMidianBorn Caves
- Better Weapon Swing Sounds - Formerly Better Weapon Swings
- Birds and Flocks - Formerly Birds & Flocks
- Burn Freeze Shock Effects - Formerly Burn Freeze & Shock Effects
- Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows - Formerly Closer Quivers & Longer Arrows
- Enhanced Blood Textures - Formerly Enhanced Blood
- Fuz Ro D-oh - Formerly Fuz Ro D'oh
- Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux - Formerly Greatsword Sheaths & Scabbards
- HD Ore and Ingots - Formerly HD Ore & Ingots
- Improved Foot Wraps for Females - Formerly Improved Foot Wraps
- Interface Hard Coded Key Tweaks - Formerly Interface Key Tweaks
- No Boring Sleep-Wait Menu - Formerly No Boring Wait Menu
- No Menu and Loading Smoke - Formerly No Menu & Loading Smoke
- RaceMenu - Formerly Race Menu
- Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD - Formerly Radiant & Unique Potions & Poisons
- Realistic Ragdolls and Force - Formerly Realistic Ragdolls & Force
- Realistic Smoke and Embers - Formerly Realistic Smoke & Embers
- Silly Level of Detail-Potions and Poisons - Formerly Silly Level of Detail-Potions & Poisons
- Smooth Blade Draw and Sheathe - Formerly Smooth Blade Draw & Sheathe
- Trade and Barter - Formerly Trade & Barter
- Weapons and Armor Fixes - Formerly Weapon & Armor Fixes
- Wet and Cold - Formerly Wet & Cold
- Wet and Cold-Ashes - Formerly Wet & Cold - Ashes