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| {{Warning|text=This Guide is a '''[WIP]''' currently '''Under Construction! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL''' this version of Morroblivion Overhaul until it is officially released!<br> | | {{alert|type=warning|text=This Guide is now located at Nexus Mods Wiki [https://wiki.nexusmods.com/index.php/User:DianaTESGotH User:DianaTESGotH]<br> |
| <div style="text-align:center;"><big>[http://wiki.step-project.com/index.php?title=User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul&oldid=101827 Morroblivion Overhaul]</big> last edited on February 3, 2018 is the current stable version.</div>}} | | <div style="text-align:center;"><big>[https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul&oldid=101827 Morroblivion Overhaul]</big> last edited on February 3, 2018 is the current stable version.</div>}} |
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| {{TOC right}} | | {{alert|type=notice|text=This guide is tailored specifically for [https://tesrenewal.com/forums/morroblivion/mods/753 Morroblivion Project Release]. If you are simply looking to improve your Morrowind or Oblivion experience, I recommend reviewing and selecting one of the following guides:<br> |
| | | [https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/Guide:Morrowind Guide: A modern Morrowind] by DassiD<br> |
| ==Introduction and Summary== | | [https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/User:Astien/Oblivion Oblivion Vanilla Enhanced] by Astien<br> |
| Please visit my Patreon site to learn more about my goals and intentions: [https://www.patreon.com/dianatesgoth Diana TES GotH is creating Modding Guides and Tutorials].
| | [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/47591/? Bevilex' modlist for Oblivion -Graphics] by Bevilex}} |
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| '''Disclaimer''': This is a guide intended to help first-time modders make their modding experience as successful as possible.
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| The guide has been split into a number of small sections for your convenience.
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| Neither S.T.E.P. or I are responsible for users who do not install the recommended mods carefully and end up breaking their game. We are also NOT responsible if a user's system is not capable of handling the recommended mods.
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| '''Requirements''':
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| Any questions or issues related to this guide will be addressed on the STEP: [http://forum.step-project.com/topic/12169-morroblivion-overhaul/ Morroblivion Overhaul] forum. I encourage all users of this guide to register on the forum. For live assistance, discord members may join [https://discord.gg/qRQp7gY The Morroblivion Help Desk] hosted by ponyrider0. I also encourage feedback and suggestions. While I am an experienced modder, I am by no means a master.
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| '''''Notice''''': It is particularly important that new users begin with a clean installation of both Morrowind and Oblivion in order to be successful with their modding setup the first time through, so '''PLEASE READ EACH SECTION CAREFULLY''', as no information included in this guide is irrelevant! Due to the many steps one must take in order to successfully install each mod, this will be a tedious and time consuming project. It is recommended that you take the time to save all changes made to any files so that if you have to revert back to any part of this guide you can more easily retrieve the files you made any necessary changes to.
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| This guide has been created by experimenting with many online guides and modifying others recommendations to suit my own personal tastes. Mods tailored for Morroblivion are noted for convenience.
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| You must have LEGAL copies of BOTH Oblivion GOTY and Morrowind + All DLC’s.
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| '''''IMPORTANT: READ the developer’s information provided before performing any installations. The instructions provided within this guide are only suggestions that work for the majority of users. Not all users have the same system setup.'''''
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| ===Author's System===
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| Motherboard: Alienware Aurora R6
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| OS: Windows 10 Pro
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| Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700K CPU @ 4.20GHz
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| RAM: 16.0 GB
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| Video Card: GTX 1080Ti
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| Hard Disks: Standard Disk Drive
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| Power Supply: 850 WPSU Liquid Cooled Chassis
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| Case or Enclosure: Desktop
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| Monitor: Dell UP3216Q
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| Audio Equipment: Logitech Z906 5.1 Channel Speaker System
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| Input Devices: Logitech HID-compliant keyboard and mouse, Xbox One Controller, Steam Wireless Controller
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| This setup is also being tested with:
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| Motherboard: DELL N3JV3 DDR3 SDRAM
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| OS: Windows 10 Home
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| Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4510U CPU @ 2.00GHz, 2001 MHz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
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| RAM: 16.0 GB
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| Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
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| Hard Disks: Standard Disk Drive
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| Case or Enclosure: Laptop
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| ===Legend and Terminology===
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| Each mod or tool is preceded by a tag for easier management of the guide:
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| * <div style="cursor:default; border-radius:2px; width:42px; height:16px; background-color:#006666; background:-webkit-linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); background:-moz-linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); background:-o-linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); background:linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); text-align:center; display:inline-block; padding:1px;"><span style="font-size:12px; color:#A8C9A7; line-height:1em;"><i><b>CORE</b></i></span></div> - This mod is a full part of the guide and is expected to be installed.
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| * <div style="cursor:default; border-radius:2px; width:42px; height:16px; background-color:#1a1a1a; background:-webkit-linear-gradient(#1a1a1a, #cccccc); background:-moz-linear-gradient(#1a1a1a, #cccccc); background:-o-linear-gradient(#1a1a1a, #cccccc); background:linear-gradient(#1a1a1a, #cccccc); text-align:center; display:inline-block; padding:1px;"><span style="font-size:12px; color:#ffffff; line-height:1em;"><i><b>TOOL</b></i></span></div> This isn't a mod, but a modding utility to be used during your modding adventure.
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| * <div style="cursor:default; border-radius:2px; width:70px; height:16px; background-color:#cc6699; background:-webkit-linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); background:-moz-linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); background:-o-linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); background:linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); text-align:center; display:inline-block; padding:1px;"><span style="font-size:12px; color:#F0D1E0; line-height:1em;"><i><b>Optional</b></i></span></div> - This mod is optional. This is an addition considered useful to the setup, but might be more of a personal preference.
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| * <div style="cursor:default; border-radius:2px; width:80px; height:16px; background:-webkit-linear-gradient(#434343, #000000); background:-moz-linear-gradient(#434343, #000000); background:-o-linear-gradient(#434343, #000000); background:linear-gradient(#434343, #000000); text-align:center; display:inline-block; padding:1px;"><span style="font-size:12px; color:#ffcc00; line-height:1em;"><i><b>Morroblivion</b></i></span></div> - This mod is specifically tailored for Morroblivion.
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| '''Terminology''':
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| * '''Plugin''' - any .esp or .esm file.
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| * '''ESM''' - Elder Scrolls Master. Usually saved as a .esm file, which has the same format as a .esp file, only one bit (as in, one bit of a byte) is different.
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| * '''ESP''' - Elder Scrolls Plugin. Most mods are ESPs, but some are ESMs. Their format is the same, but the game handles them slightly differently in some specific cases.
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| * '''ESS''' - Elder Scrolls Save. Your saved games. This is loaded after all the ESPs and ESMs are loaded, so that its changes (like what items are in which containers) can override what the plugins say.
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| * '''BSA''' - Bethesda Softworks Archive. Sort of like a .zip file, but specific to Bethsoft's games, and optimized (sort of) for their specific usage.
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| * '''Load Order''' - The order that your mods (ESPs and ESMs) are loaded. When conflicts occur, the last loaded conflict "wins".
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| * '''Install Order''' - The order that files are installed into your Data folder. When multiple packages install the same file, the last installed package "wins".
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| * '''Loose File(s)''' - A resource file in the Data folder that's "loose", as in not packaged into a BSA.
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| * '''FormID''' - A unique ID assigned to each "record" of a plugin. Each object in the game is defined by a record, and each record has a FormID. A FormID is 32-bits, with the first 8 bits defining which ESM or ESP the record belongs to.
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| * '''Vanilla''' - A term referring to Skyrim as distribute by Bethesda and Steam. This means no modifications have been done. Alludes to the "plainness" of the vanilla ice-cream flavor.
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| ==Pre-Installation Setup==
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| Related Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkU0GnPkLgM Morrowind: Installation & Settings] by GamerPoets
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| Related Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6SQ160rrxM Oblivion: Installation & Settings] by GamerPoets
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| ===Clean Install of Morrowind & Oblivion===
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| UNINSTALL Morrowind and Oblivion
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| 1. Backup any data you may wish to save for reference or use later.
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| 2. Deactivate all mods using your choice of mod manager.
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| 3. Open Steam, right-click Oblivion in your Library → Delete Local Content → Delete. Wait until the game has been uninstalled.
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| 4. Navigate to C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Oblivion and delete the Oblivion folder.
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| 5. Navigate to C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\My Games and delete the Oblivion folder.
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| 6. Uninstall your previous Mod Manager(s) and other installed game files from the Control Panel → Programs.
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| 7. Browse to your Morrowind and Oblivion directories and delete all files and sub-directories that were not uninstalled by Steam or through the Control Panel Programs.
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| 8. If you used any other mod manager, find and delete their mod directories also.
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| 9. If you previously used Wrye Bash, navigate to the Oblivion Mods folder it created and delete it as well.
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| Notice: If you do not wish to lose previously installed mods make certain to back them up.
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| It is recommended to install Morrowind and Oblivion to an SSD, if available, and preferably on a separate drive/partition than the Operating System (i.e. instead of installing to the C: drive, install it to D: or E: etc.). If a separate drive/partition is unavailable, avoid installing Steam and Oblivion in "C:\Program Files" or "C:\Program Files (x86)" folders since Windows User Account Control [UAC] will cause issues with a modded Morroblivion.
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| Morrowind and Oblivion can be installed one of three ways:
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| 1. Purchase the physical DVD from a retailer. Insert the disk, select Run "Setup.exe," and follow the on-screen instructions.
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| 2. Install [http://store.steampowered.com/about/Steam STEAM] and purchase the digital media from the [http://store.steampowered.com/search/?term=The+Elder+Scrolls Steam Store].
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| Navigate to the Steam website, download the installer, and launch "SteamSetup.exe". Once Steam is installed, use the Steam search bar to search for "Morrowind" and “Oblivion” to purchase and install the game.
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| NOTICE: Make certain to disable Steam Overlay for all games. Steam Overlay is known to cause issues with modded setups.
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| 3. Purchase the games from [https://www.gog.com/ GOG].
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| [https://www.gog.com/game/the_elder_scrolls_iii_morrowind_goty_edition Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind GOTY Edition] setup_tes_morrowind_goty_2.0.0.7.exe
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| [https://www.gog.com/game/elder_scrolls_iv_oblivion_game_of_the_year_edition_deluxe_the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of the Year Edition Deluxe] install setup_oblivion_1.2.0416_cs_(12732).exe
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| '''Security Settings'''
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| Since User Account Control can prevent some tools from working correctly, it is recommended to edit the security settings of your game directories to give users full control. To do this:
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| • Locate your game directory.
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| • Right-click the folder and select Properties.
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| • Go to the Security tab and click Edit...
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| • Highlight Users (<username>\Users) in the top panel.
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| • In the bottom panel, under the Allow column for Full Control, check the check box and click Apply.
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| • Click OK and OK again.
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| '''Windows Folder Options'''
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| Use the following settings for Windows "Folder and Search Options" while modding Morroblivion. These settings can be reverted at any time.
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| Windows Folder Options should be adjusted as follows:
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| • Check Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
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| • Uncheck Hide extensions for known file types.
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| '''Downloads'''
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| Some Windows systems or antivirus programs will block unrecognized downloads. Simply right click on the file, select properties, select unblock, select Apply and exit.
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| '''Oblivion Launcher Options'''
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| It is recommended to launch Morrowind and choose the preferred launcher options and in-game options to initialize the auto-detection process. While the main game engine is that of Oblivion, and only Oblivion is launched for playing Morroblivion, Morrowind is still accessed during the installation of Morroblivion through the Morroblivion Installer executable file.
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| As a quick-start to installing utilities, simply launch Oblivion from the Oblivion.exe to initialize the auto-detection process, and adjust the settings according to your system setup and preference.
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| ===Launcher Options===
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">Adapter</span>: Make certain to choose your video adapter.
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">Screen Resolution</span>: Select your screen resolution.
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">Video Quality Presets</span>: User’s Preference (Ultra is recommended).
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">Mode</span>: User Preference
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">VSync</span>: User Preference
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">Screen Effects</span>: Keep set to <span style="color: #78c888">HDR</span> - this is required for TES4LodGen used later in this guide. Note that anti-aliasing must remain at none for HDR to be enabled.
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">Click '''[OK]'''</span> when you are sure your settings match those above.
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| '''In-game Options &Controls'''
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| Click [Play] in the Oblivion launcher and once the menu loads click [Options] to set [Gameplay] and [Video] preferences.
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">Difficulty</span>: User Preference
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">General Subtitles</span>: <span style="color: #78c888">HDR</span>On</span>
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">Dialogue Subtitles</span>: <span style="color: #78c888">HDR</span>On</span>
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">Crosshair</span>: User Preference
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| • <span style="color: #e6b69e">Save on Rest/Wait/Travel</span>: Set all to <span style="color: #78c888">HDR</span>Off</span>
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| '''REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED IN GAME VIDEO OPTIONS for Oblivion Reloaded'''
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Resolution</span> = User Preference (Choose your Monitor Resolution)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Brightness</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">50%</span> (Choose your Desired Setting)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Texture Size</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">Large</span> (Recommended for OR)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Tree Fade</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">100%</span> (managed by the OR's frame rate manager)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Actor Fade</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">76%</span> (managed by the OR's frame rate manager)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Item Fade</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">60%</span> (managed by the OR's frame rate manager)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Object Fade</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">60%</span> (managed by the OR's frame rate manager)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Grass Distance</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">100%</span> (managed by the OR's frame rate manager)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">View Distance</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">100%</span> (managed by the OR's frame rate manager)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Distant Lan</span>d = <span style="color: #78c888">On</span> (managed by the OR's frame rate manager)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Distant Buildings</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">On</span> (managed by the OR's frame rate manager)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Distant Trees</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">On</span> (managed by the OR's frame rate manager)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Int. Shadows</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">5</span> (User's Preference) (Minimal Recommended)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Ext. Shadows</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">5</span> (User's Preference) (Minimal Recommended)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Self Shadows</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">Off</span> (Recommended for OR, also Self-Shadows draw a line between the head and body with Seamless - OCOv2 Edition.)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Shadows on Grass</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">Off</span> (Recommended for OR)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Tree Canopy Shadows</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">On</span> (Recommended for OR)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Shadow Filtering</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">High</span> (Recommended for OR)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Specular Dist</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">%50</span> (MIN 10% REQUIRED FOR POM SHADERS)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">HDR Lighting</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">On</span> (REQUIRED FOR HDR SHADERS)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Bloom Lighting</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">Off</span> (Recommended for OR)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Water Detail</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">High</span> (REQUIRED FOR WATER SHADERS)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Water Reflections</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">On</span> (REQUIRED FOR WATER SHADERS)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Water Ripples</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">Off</span> (REQUIRED FOR WATER SHADERS)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Window Reflections</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">On</span> (Recommended for OR)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Blood Decals</span> = <span style="color: #78c888">High</span> (REQUIRED FOR BLOOD SHADERS)
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| <span style="color: #e6b69e">Anti-aliasing</span>= <span style="color: #78c888">Off</span> (Recommended for OR)
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