SkyrimSE:2.2.0/changelog

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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 2.2.0 build date.
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Upgrading from 2.1.0? Review the 2.1.0 Post-Release Changes to ensure things are ready for the upgrade to 2.2.0. Then use this changelog to update the remainder of the build.

Post-Release Changes[edit | edit source]

Guide[edit | edit source]

  • Updated the guide heading with a Warning message detailing issues introduced with the latest game runtime (1.6.1170) and some advice. Follow that advice please.
  • Updated select mod instructions to better support the game runtime update 1.6.1170 (see next section)
  • Clarified some instructions on cleaning/restoring the vanilla masters
  • Removed redundancy from Profile Setup spoiler instructions
  • Moved instructions such that the ENB setup is now located with the ENBSeries mod instructions
  • Updated TexGen settings images to reflect proper Grass Direct/Ambient values without ENB
  • Added NSFW information to the Nomenclature and Instructions section at the top of the Guide
  • Added instructions to the Nomenclature and Instructions section for expanding spoilers and mod table rows
  • Reworked the MO Profile section to remove redundant instructions and MO-specific information. A link is now provided to learn more about MO Profiles

Mods[edit | edit source]

The following changes were implemented after game runtime update 1.6.1170.

The following changes were implemented prior to game runtime update 1.6.1130.

End of Post-Release Changes

Highlights[edit | edit source]

A new game is recommended but if continuing a 2.1.0 playthrough, it's important to use the clean save procedure to ensure things will work as well as can be expected in 2.2.0. Always create a new MO instance from the previous build, and upgrade the new instance. This preserves the 2.1.0 build if things don't work out.

  • To improve viability of any given guide release, a few 'Extenders' mods have been replaced by 'NG' versions. This decision was made for two reasons:
    • The NG versions are based on a more progressive version of CommonLib that is more future proof to game updates. In short, they won't need updates as often.
    • The original non-NG versions tend not to be updated until many months after game updates, and we just don't want to wait if it isn't necessary.
  • Immersive Sounds - Compendium with AOS patches and extensions have been added to complement AOS and comprehensively enrich the soundscape.
  • Several other game-enhancing mods have been added (see below for details).
  • Step is no longer recommending manual cleaning of Dawnguard.esm. The "quick auto clean" (QAC) procedure is all that's necessary.
  • It is now recommended to set Particles to 7500 in SkyrimPrefs.ini ('Detail' section of the BethINI Setup).
  • Step's DynDOLOD implementation now relies on DynDOLOD DLL NG (and related scripts) rather than Papyrus. This allows use of some automated large-reference fixes now available via DynDOLOD processing.
  • WACCF is now a hard requirement of the Step SSE guide (as it had been prior to 2.1.0), because this mod essentially 'fixes' corresponding vanilla inconsistencies.
  • Step will maintain support for CCOR, CACO, and TCIY as optional installs, since these mods do make some changes that align with but do not strictly adhere to the Step Mandate or can present compatibility issues with using the Step SSE build as a foundation for a custom mod build.

Step ENB[edit | edit source]

  • Support for 0.484 SSE ENB binary
  • Disabled COMPLEXFIRELIGHTS per ENB Light recommendations
  • Doubled COMPLEXPARTICLELIGHTS interior intensity settings to compensate for fixes to Whiterun interior lighting added by Relighting Skyrim
  • Weather-specific adjustments to COMPLEXPARTICLELIGHTS
  • Modified ENVIRONMENT settings for night to be slightly darker in some weathers
  • Reduced brightness of clouds at night in cloudy weathers
  • Improvements to snowy weathers
  • Further optimization of water effects in all weathers
  • Added missing weather (2E7AB - TESTCloudyRain), which seems to be used by the game

Guide-Level Changes[edit | edit source]

  • Removed manual cleaning instructions for Dawnguard.esm
  • Updated BethINI setup to include the iMaxAllocatedMemoryBytes Papyrus tweak and an increase in iMaxParticles for those using ENB
  • Updated some of the DynDOLOD TexGen settings examples (these will never be the same for everyone, due in part to differences in hardware as well as personal preference)
  • Small modifications to the System Requirements
  • Updates to text/grammar throughout the guide and associated instructions for improved readability

Mod-Level Changes[edit | edit source]

Legend[edit | edit source]

Added - new mod added (add these mods)
Moved - mod priority was changed (change the priority of these mods in the MO left pane)
Updated - mod instructions updated (reinstall these mods)
Incorporated - mod is included in the Step Patches (remove these mods)
Dropped / Replaced - mod was removed (remove these mods)

01-Tools[edit | edit source]

No changes

02-Extenders[edit | edit source]

Added

Replaced

03-Resources[edit | edit source]

Added

04-Foundation[edit | edit source]

Added

Updated

Replaced

05-Animation and Physics[edit | edit source]

No changes

06-Models and Textures[edit | edit source]

Added

Updated

Replaced

Dropped

07-Sounds and Music[edit | edit source]

Added

08-Character Appearance[edit | edit source]

Moved

Updated

Dropped

09-Fixes[edit | edit source]

Added

Replaced

10-Gameplay-General[edit | edit source]

No changes

11-Gameplay-AI and Combat[edit | edit source]

No changes

12-Gameplay-Economy[edit | edit source]

No changes

13-Gameplay-Immersion[edit | edit source]

No changes

14-Gameplay-Quests[edit | edit source]

No changes

Added

15-Gameplay-Skills and Perks[edit | edit source]

Added

16-Interface[edit | edit source]

Added

Replaced

17-Locations[edit | edit source]

Modified

  • Hearthfire Extended | The instructions no longer include the Mediafire download of the HFE CC Fishing Patch. The patch is now updated on the Nexus mod page and included in 20-Patches.
    NOTE: If updating from a previous version of the Step SkyrimSE Guide, remove movedaquarium.esp from this mod in the MO left pane.

18-Lighting and Weather[edit | edit source]

No changes

19-Utilities[edit | edit source]

Added

20-Patches[edit | edit source]

The Step Conflict Resolution Patch is now delivered as separate files to fix MO's update tracking features. The optional files that apply should be installed into separate mods just after Step Patch - Conflict Resolution. Going forward, this will allow each file to be flagged by MO if it has been updated.

Added

Updated

Dropped

Step Patch Masters[edit | edit source]

The following are masters changes to the Step Patches coming from 2.1.0 to 2.2.0 (excluding vanilla plugins):

  • NEW CR Patch masters
    • AcousticTemplateFixes.esp
    • Better Stealth AI for Followers.esp
    • CC Open Helmets Merged.esp
    • Embers XD.esp
    • Frost Meshes Patch.esp
    • IHSS.esp
    • Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
    • Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul.esp
    • Realistic AI Detection 3 - Medium Interior, Medium Exterior.esp
    • Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim.esp
    • Worldspace Transition Tweaks - Skyrim To Solstheim.esp}}
  • CR Patch masters no longer needed
    • Better Dynamic Snow SE.esp
  • NEW WACCF Patch masters
    • aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp --------------- Post Release change, v2.2.1
    • At Your Own Pace - Companions.esp
    • CC-FearsomeFists_CCOR_Patch.esp ------------ Post Release change, v2.2.1
    • Elemental_Staffs.esp
    • Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
  • WACCF Patch masters no longer needed
    • TheChoiceIsYours.esp
    • UnlimitedBookshelves.esp
  • NEW CACO Patch masters
    • aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp
  • CACO Patch masters no longer needed
    • Audio Overhaul Skyrim.esp
    • CACO_Survival Mode_Patch.esp
    • CC-Fishing_CACO_Patch.esp
    • CACO_Saints&Seducers.esp
    • CC-TheCause_CACO_Patch.esp
    • Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch.esp
  • NEW CCOR Patch masters
    • aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp
    • CC-FearsomeFists_CCOR_Patch.esp
    • Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
  • CCOR Patch masters no longer needed
    • n/a
  • NEW TCIY Patch masters
    • n/a
  • TCIY Patch masters no longer needed
    • At Your Own Pace - Misc.esp
  • NEW LW Patch masters
    • AcousticTemplateFixes.esp
  • LW Patch masters no longer needed
    • Audio Overhaul Skyrim.esp
  • NEW PP Patch masters
    • Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
  • PP Patch masters no longer needed
    • n/a

21-Post-Processing[edit | edit source]

No changes
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