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== {{Fc|#e6b69e|{{SUBPAGENAME}} Current-Guide Changes}} {{Fs|0.5em|(since release)}}==
== {{Fc|salmon|{{SUBPAGENAME}} Current-Guide Changes}} {{fs|0.5em|(since {{#show:STEP:Main|?CurrentRelease#}} release)}}==
{{Notice|size=100|Beginning with v2.2.5, changes to the live guide (in this top section) can occur at any time between releases, so reference this section of previous guides to ensure nothing is missed that may impact downstream releases (link above).}}
====Mods====
====Guide Changes====
===== B - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_01-Tools|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* '''1.C.2 - AMD Users:''' Edited according to [http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=2655&pid=39353#pid39353 Quitch's recommendations]; also added instructions for saving settings as an application-specific profile.
:* [[Mod Organizer]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* Added the crime radius fix via Wrye Bash to the guide. It's located just after the mod tables.
===== D - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_09-Fixes|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* Removed "Core" attribute from several mods per administrative discussion in preparation for STEP v2.3.0
:* [[Nitpick]] {{fc|#7E6B40|''Removed from Core''}}
:* [[Guard Dialogue Overhaul]] moved to Section D - Fixes.
:* [[Elys AltF4]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* [[Terrain Bump]] has been re-uploaded to the Nexus with SparrowPrince's permission, so this has been added back as Core.
:* [[Fast Travel Timescale Fix]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* Removed [[Bumpy Inn & Shop Signs]], since it is hidden indefinitely on the Nexus.
:* [[Skyrim Project Optimization]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* Removed [[Ancient Nord Armor Fix]], since it is now incorporated into the USP.
===== E - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_16-Interface|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* Removed [[Better Rocks & Mountains]] since it is fully redundant with [[No Stretching]]
:* [[High Quality 3D Map]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* [[Unknown Enchants]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* [[Main Font Replacement]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}} - Default font is simply wrong --pushed no doubt by some suit on the basis of enhancing readability. This is a correction of an oversight.


====Mod Notes & BCFs====
===== F - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_06-Models and Textures|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[New Idles for Skyrim]] - [http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=2655&pid=39410#pid39410 Detailed notes updated].
:* [[Ruins Clutter Improved]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* [[Non-Essential Children]] - Link updated per mod author's request. Now points to the mod's original page which has the updated versions of the mod.
:* [[Serious HD]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* [[Enhanced Night Skyrim]] - Now recommending "Lower stars" instead of "Medium stars" as previously recommended.
===== G - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_06-Models and Textures|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[Enchantment Effect Replacer]] - Plan on dropping for v2.3.0, but recommendation changed from "Combined" to "2Xres" in the interim.
:* Replaced (dropped) [[Realistic Tundra Moss]] with [[Tundra Moss Revised]] - [[Realistic Tundra Moss]] is no longer available on Nexus. [[Tundra Moss Revised]] is the author's revised version of [[Realistic Tundra Moss]].
:* [[Skyrim Sunglare]] - Added recommendation: "No lens flare" version.
:* [[Improved Puddles]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* [[Pilgrim's Delight]] - Recommendation changed from "Zul Do Dov" to Legacy" version.
===== H - {{#show:Category:ModSection_H|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[HQ Skyrim Map]] - Recommendation changed from 1024 to 2048, since this is a small item, and [http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=1652&pid=40136#pid40136 the 1k version appears to have an issue].
:* [[AIMP-Antz in my Pantz]] - Dropped due to moderation on mod's web page.
:* [[Destructible Bottles]] dropped due to issues and potential conflicts.
:* [[Breathing Idles]] - Moved to section J
:* [[Consistent Older People]] Note updated to reflect current version.
:* [[Cover Khajiits]] - Created a FOMOD.
:* [[Bellyache's Creature Pack]] - Modified recommendation to install only the default and not "Bellyache's Choice".
:* [[Natural_Eyes]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* [[Real Ice]] - Now recommending "''Half Icecube - Half Dull''" to match Skyrim Revisited.
:* [[Xenius Character Enhancement]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}} - This is a texture/mesh replacer only, is an improvement over vanilla, and can easily be overwritten by Pack alternatives where there are conflicts.
:* [[High Quality LODs]] - Now recommending the [[Skyrim Realistic Overhaul]] textures as applicable.
:* [[XCE-Dawnguard]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}} - See not on previous.
:* Added a warning to the notes for [[Enhanced Blood]] and [[Burn Freeze & Shock Effects]]..
===== I - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_06-Models and Textures|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[Elemental Staffs]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* [[Elven Weapons for Silence]] {{fc|#7E6B40|''Removed from Core''}} - The mod is for the black elven armor; whereas, Core uses the gold elven armor.
:* [[Weapon De-LARP Project]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
===== J - {{#show:Category:ModSection_J|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[Better_Turn_Animation]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* [[Enhanced Projectile Soul Trap]] {{fc|#7E6B40|''Removed from Core''}}
===== K - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_06-Models and Textures|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[Intricate Spider Webs]] - Changed Baseline from 'med' to 'high'
:* [[New Thinner Torch]] - Moved to Section I
:* [[Pilgrim's Delight]] {{fc|#6B7E40|''Added to Core''}}
:* [[Soul Gems Differ]] - created a STEP specific FOMOD for MO users.


=={{Fc|#e6b69e|Initial Release Changes}}==
===== L - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_07-Sounds and Music|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
==== Mod Additions ====
:* [[Better Bards]] {{fc|#7E6B40|''Removed from Core''}} - Created a FOMOD.
===== B - {{#show:Category:ModSection_B|?SectionLabel}} =====
:* [[Conskrybe|ConSkrybe]]
 
===== C - {{#show:Category:ModSection_C|?SectionLabel}} =====
:* [[Borderless Window]]
 
===== D - {{#show:Category:ModSection_D|?SectionLabel}} =====
:* [[Cursor Fix|Double Cursor Fix]]
:* [[Trade & Barter|Trade and Barter]]
:* [[Weapon & Armor Fixes|Weapon and Armor Fixes]]
 
===== E - {{#show:Category:ModSection_E|?SectionLabel}} =====
:* [[Unknown Enchants]]


===== G - {{#show:Category:ModSection_G|?SectionLabel}} =====
===== M - {{#show:Category:ModSection_M|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[Terrain Bump]]
:* [[Wearable Lanterns]] - Moved back to mod testing due to significant update. Further, [https://stepmodifications.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=443&pid=62379#pid62379 this mod does not belong in STEP]
:* [[Lanterns for Guards]] - Removed due to incompatibility with [[Wearable Lanterns]], which was also removed from STEP
:* [[Lanterns for Caravans]] - Removed due to incompatibility with [[Wearable Lanterns]], which was also removed from STEP
:* [[Candle Lanterns of the North]] - Removed due to incompatibility with [[Wearable Lanterns]], which was also removed from STEP
:* [[Non-Essential Children]] - Moved below [[When Vampires Attack]] to avoid script conflict. Thanks DoubleYou.


===== J - {{#show:Category:ModSection_J|?SectionLabel}} =====
=====Modified Mod Notes=====
:* [[Better Bards]]
:* [[Book of Silence]]
:* [[Closer Quivers & Longer Arrows]]
:* [[Deadly Spell Impacts]]
:* [[Disease Descriptions]]
:* [[Diverse Priests]]
:* [[Dual Wield Blocking Animations]]
:* [[Dual Wield Blocking Animations]]
:* [[New Idles for Skyrim|Fore's New Idles for Skyrim]]
:* [[Elven Weapons for Silence]] - also removed from Core
 
:* [[Enhanced Distant Terrain]]
===== L - {{#show:Category:ModSection_L|?SectionLabel}} =====
:* [[Enhanced Distant Terrain 2]]
:* [[Sounds of Skyrim-Dungeons|Sounds of Skyrim - The Dungeons]] (Reinstated)
:* [[Enhanced Night Skyrim]]
:* [[Sounds of Skyrim-Wilds|Sounds of Skyrim - The Wilds]] (Reinstated)
:* [[Even Better Quest Objectives]]
:* [[Sounds of Skyrim-Civilization|Sounds of Skyrim - Civilization]]
:* [[Greatsword Sheaths & Scabbards]]
 
:* [[HD Enhanced Terrain]]
===== M - {{#show:Category:ModSection_M|?SectionLabel}} =====
:* [[High Quality LODs]]
:* [[Dual Wield Parrying]]
:* [[High Quality 3D Map]]
:* [[Ice Wraith]]
:* [[Improved Closefaced Helmets]]
:* [[Legible Road Signs]]
:* [[Moss Rocks]]
:* [[Nitpick]]- Mod Organizer users do not need this mod.
:* [[Not Another Colored Map Icon Mod]]
:* [[Oblivion Gates]]
:* [[Oblivion Gates]]
:* [[Wet & Cold - Ashes|Wet and Cold - Ashes]]
:* [[Realistic Mushrooms]]
:* [[Shield of Ysgramor]]
:* [[Skill Interface]]
:* [[SkyFalls and SkyMills]]
:* [[Skyrim Performance Plus]]
:* [[Skyrim Project Optimization]]
:* [[Smooth Blade Draw & Sheathe]]
:* [[Soul Gems Differ]]
:* [[Static Mesh Improvement Mod]]
:* [[Trade & Barter]]
:* [[Tundra Moss Revised]]
:* [[Ultimate HD Fire Effects]]
:* [[Ultimate HD Torch]]
:* [[Unknown Enchants]]
:* [[Vibrant Auroras]]
:* [[Visible Windows]]
:* [[WATER]]
:* [[Weapon & Armor Fixes]]
:* [[Wearable Lanterns]]
:* [[Windmills Resized]]
:* [[Xenius Character Enhancement]]


==== Mod Removals ====
====Guide====
:* [[Categorized Favorites Menu]] - Replaced in favor of SkyUI 4.0 new Favorites Menu.
* Removed ''fDecalLifetime=512.0'' INI tweak, as it is unnecessary and overwritten by [[Enhanced Blood]] INI
:* [[CFM-Oni Edition]] - Replaced in favor of SkyUI 4.0 new Favorites Menu.
=={{Fc|salmon|Initial Release Changes}} {{fs|0.5em|(with {{#show:STEP:Main|?CurrentRelease#}} release)}}==
:* [[Dark Brotherhood to Misc]] - Buggy, replaced by optional file in [[Even Better Quest Objectives]].
====Mod Additions====
:* [[Death Cam Duration Options]] - Not vanilla intent
=====STEP:Core=====
:* [[Milky Way Galaxy]] - Breaks lore
:* [[Dragons Shout With Voice]]
:* [[Realistic Crime Radius]] -Can now be set in Wrye Bash, unnecessary plugin
:* [[Enhanced Distant Terrain]]
:* [[Roosters At Dawn]] - Causes various [http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=531 issues] and is non-critical
:* [[Enhanced Distant Terrain 2]]
:* [[Simple Crosshair]] - Conflicts with NACMIM
:* [[HQ Paper]]
 
:* [[Improved Vanilla Mountains HD]]
==== Install-Order Changes ====
:* [[Lower Sounding Thieves Guild Door]]
* [[Guard Dialogue Overhaul]] moved from Gameplay to Fixes.
:* [[Skyrim Realistic Overhaul]]
* [[Ruins Clutter Improvement]] has been moved up in Section F due to the two authors recommending it being installed before [[Better Dynamic Snow]].
:* [[Superior Lore-Friendly Hair]]
* [[Distant Decal Fix]] moved up in Fixes to above [[Unofficial Skyrim Patch]].
:* [[SkyFalls and SkyMills]]
=====STEP:Extended=====
:* [[AMidianBorn Caves]]
:* [[PondFish and Salmon Replacer]]
:* [[Smaller Ice Spikes and Spear]]
:* [[The Beauty of Skyrim-Dungeons]]
====Mod Removals====
=====STEP:Core=====
====STEP:Core Changes====
===== B - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_01-Tools|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[Mod Organizer]] - Added to Core as the STEP-preferred mod manager.
===== D - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_09-Fixes|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[Nitpick]] - Removed
:* [[Elys AltF4]] - Added
:* [[Fast Travel Timescale Fix]] - Added
:* [[Skyrim Project Optimization]] - Added
===== E - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_16-Interface|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[Disease Descriptions]] - Removed
===== I - {{#show:Category:ModGroup_06-Models and Textures|?ModGroupDescription}} =====
:* [[Elemental Staffs]] - Added
:* [[Elven Weapons for Silence]] - Removed (the mod is for the black elven armor; whereas, Core uses the gold elven armor)
:* [[Weapon De-LARP Project]] - Added
=====STEP:Extended=====
:* [[Activate Fail Noise Removal]] - Replaced by new option in [[Smooth Blade Draw & Sheathe]] to remove sound.
:* [[Ambient Seagulls]] - Adds seagull sounds where no seagulls are present. Now covered by Sounds of Skyrim.
:* [[AOF Believable Hair]] - being replaced by [[Superior Lore-Friendly Hair]]
:* [[AOF Detailed Mountains]] - Being replaced by [[Improved Vanilla Mountains HD]]
:* [[AOF Farmhouses]] - Other texture mods have replaced this mod in STEP.
:* [[Better Dynamic Snow]] - Has [https://stepmodifications.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=211&pid=49074#pid49074 lighting issues at a distance], trading an error for another error.
:* [[Birds of Skyrim]] - Dropped due to collision with ground birds that don't move or fly away; thus, forcing the PC to walk around them.
:* [[HQ Skyrim Map]] - Being replaced my [[HQ Paper]].
:* [[More Village Animals]] - Causes too many conflicts and issues of misplaced animals, among others.
:* [[No Stretching]] - The mountain mesh UV 'fixes' actually [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nsywjjnn8bzhnil/zGQJC89B4N make a mess of mountain textures], trading a fix for another error.
:* [[Pond Fish]] - Not consistent with vanilla. Replaced by [[PondFish and Salmon Replacer]]
:* [[Realistic Paper]] - Being replaced by [[HQ Paper]].
:* [[Silent Skyrim]] - Replaced by new option in [[Smooth Blade Draw & Sheathe]] to remove sound with STEP recommended option.
:* [[Snow & Rocks HD]] - Vanilla HRDLC is just as good or better in some cases. Makes snowy rocks look unrealistic.
:* [[Unique Region Names]] - Causes to many conflicts without extensively patching in TES5Edit.
====Install-Order Changes====
* [[Realistic Smoke & Embers]] moved to Section F below [[Ruins Clutter Improvement]]
* [[Ultimate HD Fire Effects]] moved to Section F below [[Realistic Smoke & Embers]]
* [[Detailed Chests]] moved to Section K
* [[Quality World Map]] moved to Section F below [[Enhanced Distant Terrain 2]]
====Guide Changes====
=====Section 1.F.1 Skyrim INI=====
* Removed the [camera] tweaks, since they represent a play-style preference ... {{Fc|salmon|we may add back to the guide in the future as an optional}}
* Removed the [interface] book tweaks, because it was not clear that they had any effect and may have caused issues for some users.
* Removed [general] iLargeIntRefCount tweak, as it may have been causing problems for some. Until more research confirms behavior, the default settings are preferable.
=====Section 1.F.2 SkyrimPrefs INI=====
* Removed [display] ShadowmapResolution tweaks, due to high-performance requirement - this will likely be added back with more description and options later.
* Removed [display] iMaxDecalsPerFrame tweak, since it may have been causing problems for some. More research needed and more options likely will be provided later.
===== The core STEP team is: =====
* Revised the list of core team members. Mentioning only active administrators and moderators at this time.
* Commented Donations template. Not enough people were claiming contributions, so the information was unfairly limited to a small number of people who contributed many months ago or more.

Latest revision as of 15:26, March 30, 2023

SkyrimLE:2.2.7/changelog

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changelog Current-Guide Changes (since release)

Mods

B - Standalone applications that aid in the management of the modding process
D - Mods have a programmatic component that fixes various bugs and/or inconsistencies
E - Mods that affect any aspect of the user interface
F - Mods that replace existing models or textures
G - Mods that replace existing models or textures
H -
I - Mods that replace existing models or textures
J -
K - Mods that replace existing models or textures
L - Mods that affect sounds or music
M -
Modified Mod Notes

Guide

  • Removed fDecalLifetime=512.0 INI tweak, as it is unnecessary and overwritten by Enhanced Blood INI

Initial Release Changes (with release)

Mod Additions

STEP:Core
STEP:Extended

Mod Removals

STEP:Core

STEP:Core Changes

B - Standalone applications that aid in the management of the modding process
D - Mods have a programmatic component that fixes various bugs and/or inconsistencies
E - Mods that affect any aspect of the user interface
I - Mods that replace existing models or textures
STEP:Extended

Install-Order Changes

Guide Changes

Section 1.F.1 Skyrim INI
  • Removed the [camera] tweaks, since they represent a play-style preference ... we may add back to the guide in the future as an optional
  • Removed the [interface] book tweaks, because it was not clear that they had any effect and may have caused issues for some users.
  • Removed [general] iLargeIntRefCount tweak, as it may have been causing problems for some. Until more research confirms behavior, the default settings are preferable.
Section 1.F.2 SkyrimPrefs INI
  • Removed [display] ShadowmapResolution tweaks, due to high-performance requirement - this will likely be added back with more description and options later.
  • Removed [display] iMaxDecalsPerFrame tweak, since it may have been causing problems for some. More research needed and more options likely will be provided later.
The core STEP team is:
  • Revised the list of core team members. Mentioning only active administrators and moderators at this time.
  • Commented Donations template. Not enough people were claiming contributions, so the information was unfairly limited to a small number of people who contributed many months ago or more.
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