SkyrimSE:2.3/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 2.3 build date.

NOTE

Upgrading from 2.2.0? Review the 2.2.0 Post-Release Changes to ensure things are ready for the upgrade to 2.3. Then use this changelog to update the remainder of the build.

Post-Release Changes

Guide

Updated xLODGen settings to reflect "Bake normal-maps" ticked for all LOD levels instead of just LOD32.
Added some clarification about using a game backup as an alternative method for restoring the original vanilla masters after cleaning.
Updated Grass LOD information in several areas to add some clarity about the grass cache, NGIO, and DynDOLOD settings in relation to performance cost.
Updated guide instructions that were unclear thanks to some good user feedback.
Updated Step Patch - Conflict Resolution and incremented the current version of the guide to 2.3.1 on Nexus.

Mods

Updated instructions for Splashes of Storms - Added suggestion to separate the config file.
Updated instructions for Relighting Skyrim
Updated instructions for Improved Traps - Install the Misc File as a separate mod for independent version tracking.
Modified instructions for kryptopyrs Patch Hub - Added Metallurgy - Ingots and Ore HD to be selected manually in the CCOR section of the FOMOD.
Updated instructions for kryptopyrs Patch Hub - The FOMOD automated installer will be used going forward.
Updated Nexus files for Step Patch - Conflict Resolution - Updated the main Step CR Patch as well as the CACO (2.3.1.CACO), CCOR (2.3.2.CCOR), TCIY (2.3.1.TCIY), and WACCF (2.3.2.WACCF) CR patches. This increments the current version of the file and the guide to 2.3.5.
NOTE: The 2.3.5+ update requires re-installation of kryptopyrs Patch Hub according to the new FOMOD instructions. Since the FOMOD will now provide many of the ESL-flagged patches that had been incorporated into the Step Patches, the corresponding records were REMOVED from the 2.3.5+ Step Patches.
Updated instructions for Unofficial High Definition Audio Project - Change LOOT Group to "Creation Club" for peroper sorting.
Updated instructions for Powerofthree's Tweaks - In SKSE\Plugins\po3_Tweaks.ini, the default value, Validate Screenshot Location = true can be kept, since the updated version of this mod will honor the BethINI Pie screenshot path setting.
Updated recommendations for Thieves Guild Requirements - Updated instructions for use with the 2.3.4 Step CR Patch
Updated Nexus files for Step Patch - Conflict Resolution - Updated the main Step CR Patch as well as the CCOR (2.3.1.CCOR) and WACCF (2.3.1.WACCF) CR patches. This increments the current version of the file and the guide to 2.3.4.
NOTE: The 2.3.4+ update expects the Thieves Guild Reformation - Taking Care of Business Optional File from Thieves Guild Requirements.

NOTE: The 2.3.4+ update is mandatory for use with the latest USSEP v4.3.3.
Updated Nexus file for Step Patch - Lighting and Weather - This increments the current version of the file to 2.3.2.LW.
Updated the Step ENB presets - Improved [WATER] effects
Updated recommendations for Smart NPC Potions - v1.11 is recommended.
Updated FOMOD instructions for Particle Patch
Updated FOMOD instructions for CoMAP
Updated instructions for Smooth Shores Patches
Updated instructions for Even Better Quest Objectives SE - Install AYOP patches and hide one script.
Updated Nexus file and instructions for Step Patch - Lighting and Weather - This increments the current version of the file to 2.3.1.LW.
Updated Nexus file and instructions for Step Patch - Conflict Resolution - This increments the current version of the file and the guide to 2.3.3.
Updated instructions for Realistic Water Two
Updated Nexus file and instructions for Step Patch - Conflict Resolution - This increments the current version of the file and guide to 2.3.2.
Updated Nexus file for Step Patch - Post Processing - This increments the file version 2.3.1.PP.
Updated instructions for Creation Club Open Helmets - Install v1.4 from Old Files.
Updated instructions for Rainbows Remade
Updated instructions for Rudy fix for Splashes of Storms and ENB
Fixed Only-pregenerate-world-spaces No Grass In Objects instructions to use only one line so that it can be properly copied/pasted into the INI. The line breaks were causing problems with copy/paste from the instructions.
Moved Dragons Shout with Voice Update - SSE from 13-Gameplay-Immersion to 07-Sounds and Music
Updated instructions for CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project
Updated instructions for A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds
Updated instructions for Vanilla Landscape Corrections
Updated instructions for Fires and Embers Clipping Fix

End of Post-Release Changes

Highlights

A new game is recommended but if continuing a 2.2.0 playthrough, it's important to use the clean save procedure to ensure things will work as well as can be expected in 2.3. Always create a new MO instance from the previous build, and upgrade the new instance. This preserves the 2.2.0 build if things don't work out.

Upgraded guide and modlist to exclusively support the latest game runtime, v1.6.1170 with the Anniversary Upgrade
- Contributed the v1.6.1170 cleaning data to the LOOT masterlist, including all relevant Creation Club (CC) Anniversary Upgrade masters
- Modified guide instructions for cleaning the updated vanilla masters based upon the updated LOOT masterlist
Moved from BethINI to BethINI Pie for game configuration file (INI) management
Added Grass Cache Helper NG and No Grass In Objects with updated instructions to generate the grass cache
Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes was dropped, because it has continued to grow beyond its original scope, overlapping with other mods, and increasing the challenge of maintaining the Step Patches. Step (TechAngel85) instead created Vanilla Landscape Corrections, which will simplify maintenance with it's narrow scope throughout its continuing development.
Removed Faction Fixes, since it has reported issues, is no longer maintained, and posts/bugs pages are disabled on Nexus
Replaced Wonders of Weather (WoW) with a mod assemblage that provides the WoW effects without the associated script-overload problems
Updated all Step patches and added leveled-list patches to support optional use of CCOR, CACO, and WACCF

Step ENB

Increased ambient light outdoors in the day to lighten the overly-dark shadows
Increased ambient light in interiors to prevent 'blackout' in some caves.

Guide-Level Changes

Added instructions for generating the grass cache, which is now as simple as can be with the addition of Grass Cache Helper NG and No Grass In Objects. This also saves a huge download and maintenance of a static grass cache that may not work for those that choose to use the Step build as an extensible foundation.
Moved the Step ENB instructions into a dedicated mod under 21-Post-Processing and rearranged related instructions
Improved information relating to the Step patches both in the guide and on the Step CR Patch mod page
Added to and updated the Mod Configuration Menu recommendations
Improved the mod table legend and added links to that under each ModGroup
Improved guide clarity, flow, and articulation with mod instructions

Mod-Level Changes

Legend

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 - mod was removed (remove these mods)

01-Tools

No changes

02-Extenders

Added

Grass Cache Helper NG | Replaces Grass Cache Fixes under 03-Resources

03-Resources

Dropped

Grass Cache Fixes

04-Foundation

Added

ELFX Dwemer Floor Footsteps Fix | This is considered a patch to ELFX Fixes

Updated

Particle Patch | Now using the plugin, since it no longer contains cell edits

Dropped

Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes | Replaced by Vanilla Landscape Corrections under 09-Fixes

05-Animation and Physics

No changes

06-Models and Textures

Added

Dropped

Blended Roads | Now included in Cathedral Landscapes.
Masque of Argonian Vile SSE | Replaced by Masque of Clavicus Vile for Beast Race SE

07-Sounds and Music

Added

Dragons Shout with Voice Update - SSE

08-Character Appearance

Dropped

Lucien Lachance AE

09-Fixes

Added

Dropped

Deadly Spell Impacts Transparency Fix for ENB | No longer needed since SSE ENB v0.484
Raven Rock - Fix Exit on Horseback | This is now fixed by the USSEP

10-Gameplay-General

No changes

11-Gameplay-AI and Combat

Dropped

Faction Fixes SE | This mod is no longer supported and is known to cause issues that bake into saves
Unequip Quiver SE | This is now redundant with the addition of Immersive Equipment Displays added under 13-Gameplay-Immersion

12-Gameplay-Economy

No changes

13-Gameplay-Immersion

Added

Dropped

Torches Ignite Oil | This mod was discovered to be redundant

14-Gameplay-Quests

No changes

15-Gameplay-Skills and Perks

No changes

16-Interface

Added

Dropped

Oxygen Meter | Replaced by Oxygen Meter 2
QUI | This mod is no longer supported and was partly broken by the game v1.6.1170 update.
SkyUI SE - Flashing Savegames Fix | Redundant with the addition of Quest Journal Fix for SkyUI