SkyrimLE:3.0.0/changelog

SkyrimLE:3.0.0/changelog

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NOTE

Changes to the live guide can occur at any time between releases (see page footer for last edited timestamp), so review this changelog to see what may have changed since your 3.0.0 build date.

Post-Release Changes

• Fixed missing images for xLODGen section.
• Removed tool installation from the Guide. Since these tools are common to all Gaming Guides, they've been moved the System Setup Guide.
• Updated Step 4 intro and added our standard note about MO separators.
• Modified Tools Setup in the System Setup Guide to account for xLODGen, since it applies to all Bethesda games.
• Modified the DynDOLOD mod page instructions to account for MO tools setup, since this does not apply to all Bethesda games in the System Setup Guide.

06-Models and Textures

Updated

• The Ruffled Feather | Updated FOMOD installation for Step option.

08-Character Appearance

Updated

• FAR-Forgotten Argonian Roots | Corrected installation instructions.

18-Lighting and Weather

Updated

• Vivid Weathers | Added FOMOD instructions.

20-Patches

Updated

• Step SkyrimLE L&W Patch | Fixed issue of missing master.

What's New

System Setup Guide

The System Setup Guide is an integral component of all Step mod-build guides and should be completed early as indicated in all mod-build guide instructions.

Changelog Format

The changelog format has been modified to improve readability, group like-changes together, and include more information about changes made. We hope these updates will help to improve workflow when updating to a new version.

Improved Guide Workflow

The workflow of mod-build guides has been revised to both reduce page length of guide pages and to facilitate simper updating from version to version. A great deal of consideration was given to the user experience. Step's updated mod-build guides require much less off-guide navigation, because mod installation instructions now make use of collapsible elements within the 'ModGroup' tables themselves.

New 'ModGroup' Tables

Mod are grouped together based on standardized, logical categories called 'ModGroups' that maximize differentiation while minimizing conflicts. These ModGroups are the same across all game-specific mod-build guides. This improves mod list organization while also reducing the need to hide individual mod assets; thus, improving workflow and reducing the potential for user error from missed steps.

Step Patches

Also see the forum topic.

Step Patch - Conflict Resolution The main conflict resolution patch is required for the intended mod build to function properly. Mods on which the CR patch depends are indicated by a vertical green bar to the left of the mod name in ModGroup tables.

• Hand built leveled lists.
• Increases arrow speed to ~1.5x that of vanilla.
• Increases the chances of recovering arrows from dead NPCs to 50%; vanilla is 33%.
• Increases the time that passes during fast travel. It will be similar to the take it takes to walk the distance; time is accurate within 2-3 min deviation.
• Reduces the distance NPCs will greet the player to 60; vanilla is 160. This prevents the constant NPC greeting while walking around cities.
• Reduces the distance requires for NPCs to detect crimes to 2000; vanilla is 4000. This provides for more realistic gameplay as guards won't catch you as often from seemingly out of nowhere.
• Reduces the maximum chance that NPCs can dodge projectiles to 66%, vanilla is 100%. This reduces the uncanny dodging abilities of hostile targets.
• Reduces the game's timescale to 15; vanilla is 20. This results in longer day/night cycles.
• Several bug fixes are also included from various mods with open permissions.

Step Patch - Lighting and Weather The Lighting and Weather conflict resolution patch is required if the optional Lighting and Weather ModGroup is installed. Mods on which the CR patch depends are indicated by a vertical red bar to the left of the mod name in ModGroup tables.

Guide-Level Changes

The below changes are listed for the Beta Guide users. These changes have happened between v0.3.0b and v1.0.0. All other users can consider this to be the initial public release of the SE Guide.

• Updated MCM sections for any mod updates.
• Updated optional BethINI settings for the latest version of BethINI.
• General refinement of text formatting and instructions throughout the Guide.

Mod-Level Changes

Legend

Added | new mod added (add these mods)
Moved | mod was moved to a new ModGroup (move these mods)
Updated | mod instructions updated
Incorporated | mod is included in the Step Patch - Conflict Resolution (remove these mods)
Dropped / Replaced | mod was removed (remove these mods)

01-Tools

Dropped / Replaced

• DDSopt | This tool is obsolete.
• Wrye Bash | Replaced by the Step Patch - Conflict Resolution.

02-Extenders

Added

• SKSE Plugin Preloader

Updated

• SKSE | Modified to include instructions for manual configuration of the loader in MO, just in case MO doesn't pre-configure correctly for some reason.

04-Foundation

Added

• Majestic Mountains
• Skyrim Particle Patch for ENB

Dropped / Replaced

• STEP Optimized Vanilla Textures | No longer supported.

Updated

• Static Mesh Improvement Mod | Updated to support latest version of the Guide.

05-Animation and Physics

Added

• Dual Wield Improved Animation
• Run Sprint and Jump
• Stronger Swimming Animation

06-Models and Textures

Added

• Armor Mesh Fixes
• Better Dynamic Ash
• Blended Roads
• Dragon Masks Retextured
• Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale
• Dust Effects
• ElSopa HD - Ants
• ElSopa HD - Briar Heart
• ElSopa HD - Dirt Blast
• ElSopa - HD Keys
• Enhanced Vanilla Trees
• Fire Halo Remover
• Frankly HD Thieves Guild Armors
• Hardy Hares
• HD Executioners Block
• HD Reworked Horses
• Hyperborean Snow LE
• Immersive Dragons
• Immersive Smilodons
• Improved Sparks
• Masque of Argonian Vile
• Metallurgy - Ingots Ore and Veins HD
• Rallys Hanging Moss
• Rallys Hooks and Saws
• Rallys Instruments
• Realistic HD Baskets
• Realistic Paper
• Retexture for Bread - Hearthfire
• Retexture for Soup
• RUSTIC AMULETS
• RUSTIC ARMOR and WEAPONS
• RUSTIC AZURAS STAR
• RUSTIC COOKING STATION
• RUSTIC DAEDRA
• RUSTIC DRAGONS
• RUSTIC FROSTBITE SPIDER
• RUSTIC SPRIGGAN
• RUSTIC WINDOWS
• Skygazer Moons
• Smooth Sky Mesh
• Verdant

Dropped / Replaced

• A Quality World Map | Replaced by Guide's LOD process.
• Animated Clutter | Dropped by popular demand.
• Animated Weapon Enchants | Dropped due to issues with the mod.
• aMidianBorn Caves and Mines | Dropped in favor of other mods.
• aMidianBorn Whiterun | Dropped in favor of other mods.
• Bellyaches HD Dragon Replacer | Replaced by RUSTIC DRAGONS.
• Burn Freeze Shock Effects | Dropped due to potential issues with the mod.
• Dragonborn Mages Robes Retexture Pack | Replaced in favor of other mods for consistency.
• Dragon Priest Masks | Replaced by Dragon Masks Retextured.
• HD Reworked Baskets | Replaced by Realistic HD Baskets.
• High Quality 3D Map | Replaced by Guide's LOD process.
• HQ Paper | Mod is no longer available. Replaced by Realistic Paper.
• HQ Snow | Replaced by Hyperborean Snow LE.
• Improved Vanilla Mountains | Replaced by Majestic Mountains.
• Improved Weapon Impact Effects | Replaced by Improved Sparks.
• Lepidoptera Of Skyrim | Mod no longer available.
• Mage Outfit Texture Overhaul | Replaced in favor of other mods for consistency.
• Not Really HD-Keys | Replaced by ElSopa - HD Keys.
• Not Really HD Leather Strips | Dropped in favor of other mods.
• Not Really HD-Mask of Clavicus Vile | Dropped in favor of other mods.
• Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD | Dropped in favor of other mods.
• Realistic Instruments | Replaced by Rally's Instruments.
• RUSTIC FORSWORN | Replaced by Rustic Armor and Weapons.
• SkyFalls and SkyMills | Replaced by DynDOLOD.
• Skyrim Flora Overhaul | Replaced by Enhanced Vanilla Trees.
• Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project | Dropped due to nearly completely covered by Better Shaped Weapons.
• Super Realistic Ore |Replaced by Metallurgy.
• TDN Vampire Armor Retexture | Replaced in favor of other mods for consistency.
• Trees HD | Replaced by Enhanced Vanilla Trees.

Updated

• aMidianBorn Book of Silence | Updated to support latest version of the Guide.
• Enhanced Blood Textures | Changed to LITE version.

07-Sounds and Music

Added

• Sound Hammering Sounds

Dropped / Replaced

• Immersive Thunder | Dropped due to conflicts with other mods.
• Lucidity Sound FX | Dropped due to potential issues with the files.

08-Character Appearance

Added

• Simple Children LE
• Tempered Skins for Males
• TK Children
• Vanilla Makeup HD
• Vanilla Warpaints Absolution

Dropped/Replaced

• Better Males | Replaced by Tempered Skins.
• RUSTIC CHILDREN | Replaced by Simple Children LE.
• PAINTERLY | Replaced by Vanilla Warpaints Absolution.

Updated

09-Fixes

Added

• 1st Person Candlelight Fix
• Crash fixes
• Hunters Not Bandits

Dropped / Replaced

• Appropriately Attired Jarls | Replaced by Clothing & Clutter Fixes.
• NARC | Replaced by features in other mods.
• Ragdoll Paralysis | Replaced by CACO.
• Realistic Ragdolls and Force | Dropped for increased compatibility.

Updated

10-Gameplay-General

Added

• Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul
• GIST - Genuinely Intelligent Soul Trap

Dropped / Replaced

• Clams Drop Pearls | Replaced by CACO.
• Smart Souls | Replaced by GIST.

11-Gameplay-AI and Combat

Added

• AI Overhaul
• Tavern AI fix
• Unequip Quiver

Dropped / Replaced

• Auto Unepuip Ammo | Replaced by Unequip Quiver.
• Immersive Citizens-AI Overhaul | Replaced by AI Overhaul.

13-Gameplay-Immersion

Added

• Go On Ahead
• Torches and Shock Spells Ignite Oil

Dropped / Replaced

• Clams Drop Pearls | Replaced by CACO.
• Dead Body Collision | Dropped for improved compatibility.
• Skyrim Enhanced Camera | Dropped due to being too stylistic.

14-Gameplay-Quests

Added

• Alternate Start - Live Another Life
• Torches and Shock Spells Ignite Oil

16-Interface

Added

• Font Overhaul
• MoreHUD Inventory Edition
• Smaller Vanilla Cursors

Dropped / Replaced

• Main Font Replacement |Replaced by Font Overhaul.

17-Locations

Added

• Helarchen Creek

18-Lighting and Weather

Added

• Luminosity Lighting Overhaul
• Vivid Weathers

Dropped / Replaced

• Enhanced Lighting for ENB-LITE | Replaced by Luminosity Lighting Overhaul.

20-Patches

Added

• Step SkyrimLE - CR Patch | Updated to support latest version of mods and various mod list changes. Also incorporated the following:
• Step SkyrimLE - L&W Patch | New optional plugin that come with the new optional Lighting and Weather mod group.