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== Post-Release Changes ==
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===Guide===
See legend below for other formats.
* 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.
Mod change:
* Updated select mod instructions to better support the game runtime update 1.6.1170 (see next section)
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ModName|ModName]] | Description (optional).
* Clarified some instructions on cleaning/restoring the vanilla masters
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* 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


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===Mods===
The following changes were implemented after game runtime update 1.6.1170.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fixed Mesh Lighting/2.2.0|Fixed Mesh Lighting]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Embers XD/2.2.0|Embers XD]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Storm Lightning for SSE|Storm Lightning for SSE]] - Changed Game Version selection
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Creation Club Open Helmets|Creation Club Open Helmets]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul|Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul]] - Changed Game Version selection
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Security Overhaul SKSE - Some More Locks|Security Overhaul SKSE - Some More Locks]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SkyUI|SkyUI]] - Added a fix necessary for the game update
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SSE Engine Fixes|SSE Engine Fixes]] - Added config changes necessary for the game update
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:AMidianBorn Book of Silence|aMidianBorn Book of Silence]] - Because [[{{NAMESPACE}}:AMidianBorn Content Addon|aMidianBorn Content Addon]] no longer requires [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete_Crafting_Overhaul_Remastered/{{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?SkyrimSECurrentRelease#}}|CCOR]].
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:AMidianBorn Content Addon|aMidianBorn Content Addon]] - This file no longer requires [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete_Crafting_Overhaul_Remastered/{{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?SkyrimSECurrentRelease#}}|CCOR]].
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Unofficial Skyrim Creation Club Content Patches|Unofficial Skyrim Creation Club Content Patches]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Cathedral_Landscapes/2.2.0|Cathedral Landscapes]]


== Post-Release Changes ==
The following changes were implemented prior to game runtime update 1.6.1130.
Nothing interesting yet
* Updated download link for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Gildergreen Regrown|Gildergreen Regrown]] to AFK Mods
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Kryptopyrs Patch Hub/2.2.0|Kryptopyrs Patch Hub]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Torches Ignite Oil|Torches Ignite Oil]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim SE particle patch for ENB|Skyrim SE particle patch for ENB]]
* Updated [https://stepmodifications.org/forum/topic/13451-xlodgen-terrain-lod-beta-85-for-fnv-fo3-fo4-fo4vr-tes5-sse-tes5vr-enderal-enderalse xLODGen] example images/settings to  latest [https://dyndolod.info/Help/xLODGen#Generating-Terrain-LOD-Meshes recommended values]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Security Overhaul SKSE - Some More Locks|Security Overhaul SKSE - Some More Locks]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:DynDOLOD Resources SE 3|DynDOLOD  Resources SE]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project|CoMAP]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Landscape Fixes For Grass Mods|Landscape Fixes For Grass Mods]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Creation Club Open Helmets|Creation Club Open Helmets]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enhanced Vanilla Trees SE/2.2.0|Enhanced Vanilla Trees]]
* Updated link to latest [[{{NAMESPACE}}:DynDOLOD DLL NG|DynDOLOD DLL NG]] version
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Scrambled Bugs/2.2.0|Scrambled Bugs]] to also download the two Optional Files
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Cathedral Landscapes/2.2.0|Cathedral Landscapes]] to merge the Optional File to get more LOD grasses to increase diversity in LOD to match loaded grass
* Updated [[SkyrimSE:DynDOLOD_3_Alpha/2.2.0|DynDOLOD_3_Alpha]] settings for ENB to modify new <code>ComplexGrassBillboard</code> and <code>ComplexGrassBacklightMask</code> settings for ENB users
* Updated instructions to NOT merge mod files that are not Main Files in order to preserve their MO version tracking to keep pace with updates
* Updated ''Step Patch - Conflict Resolution'' AGAIN | Removed redundant overrides of '''''Odin - Vokrii Compatibility Patch.esp''''', so it's no longer a master
* Updated ''Step Patch - Conflict Resolution'' and ''Step Patch - CACO'' | Updated with changes to Odin v2.0.1, adding a new master to the CR patch (see note in 20-Patches below)
* Added Post-Processing flag to [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Arctic - Frost Effects Redux/2.2.0|Arctic - Frost Effects Redux]] and updated the FOMOD with a note on this
* Added FOMOD instructions to [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Spell_Perk_Item_Distributor|Spell Perk Item Distributor]]
* Added NSFW warning to [[{{NAMESPACE}}:XP32_Maximum_Skeleton_Special_Extended/2.2.0|XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended]]
* Modified guide instructions for 21-Post Processing and added some clarity to the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ENBSeries|ENBSeries]] mod instructions
* Modified a few mod instructions relating to [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete Crafting Overhaul Remastered/2.2.0|CCOR]], [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul/2.2.0|CACO]], and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:The Choice is Yours/2.2.0|TCIY]] optional mods if they will not be used
* Removed [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Atlas Map Markers SE - Updated with MCM|Atlas Map Markers]] MCM configuration suggestions from the guide instructions
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine/2.2.0|Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine]]
* Updated ''Step Patch - Conflict Resolution'' and ''Step Patch - CCOR'' | transfered masters from the WACCF patch to the CCOR patch (see notes in 20-Patches below)
* Discovered that [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Rudy HQ More Lights for ENB SE Bthardamz|Rudy HQ More Lights for ENB SE Bthardamz]] is redundant and will be removed from the next release


{{Fc|salmon|'''End of Post-Release Changes'''}}
{{Fc|salmon|'''End of Post-Release Changes'''}}
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== Highlights ==
== Highlights ==
{{fc|instruction|''A new game is recommended but if continuing a {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}PreviousRelease#}} | {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}DevelopmentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} }} }} playthrough, it's important to use the [[Guide:Troubleshooting#Clean_Savegame_Procedure|clean save procedure]] to ensure things will work as well as can be expected in {{ROOTPAGENAME}}. Always [[Guide:Mod_Organizer/Instances_vs_Profiles|create a new MO instance]] from the previous build, and upgrade the new instance. This preserves the {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}PreviousRelease#}} | {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}DevelopmentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} }} }} build if things don't work out.}}
{{fc|instruction|''A new game is recommended but if continuing a {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}PreviousRelease#}} | {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}DevelopmentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} }} }} playthrough, it's important to use the [[Guide:Troubleshooting#Clean_Savegame_Procedure|clean save procedure]] to ensure things will work as well as can be expected in {{ROOTPAGENAME}}. Always [[Guide:Mod_Organizer/Instances_vs_Profiles|create a new MO instance]] from the previous build, and upgrade the new instance. This preserves the {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}PreviousRelease#}} | {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}DevelopmentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} }} }} build if things don't work out.}}
* A few new runtime 'Extenders' mods have been added (notably the 'NG' versions of the Fudgyduff mods) relating to the 1.6.640 game update. This decision was made for two reasons:  
* 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 more forward compatible, since they 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 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 Fudgyduff mods tend not to be updated until many months after game updates, and we just don't want to wait if it isn't necessary.
** 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.
* 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.
* 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).
* It is now recommended to set Particles to 7500 in SkyrimPrefs.ini ('Detail' section of the BethINI Setup).
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=== Step ENB ===
=== Step ENB ===
* Support for 0.484 SSE ENB binary
* Disabled COMPLEXFIRELIGHTS per ENB Light recommendations
* Disabled COMPLEXFIRELIGHTS per ENB Light recommendations
* Doubled COMPLEXPARTICLELIGHTS interior intensity settings to compensate for fixes to Whiterun interior lighting added by Relighting Skyrim
* Doubled COMPLEXPARTICLELIGHTS interior intensity settings to compensate for fixes to Whiterun interior lighting added by Relighting Skyrim
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* Improvements to snowy weathers
* Improvements to snowy weathers
* Further optimization of water effects in all 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 ==
== Guide-Level Changes ==
* Supports 0.484 SSE ENB binary
* Removed manual cleaning instructions for Dawnguard.esm
* Removed manual cleaning instructions for Dawnguard.esm
* Updated BethINI setup to include the <code>iMaxAllocatedMemoryBytes</code> papyrus tweak and an increase in Particles for those using ENB
* Updated BethINI setup to include the <code>iMaxAllocatedMemoryBytes</code> Papyrus tweak and an increase in <code>iMaxParticles</code> 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)
* 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
* Small modifications to the System Requirements
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Far Object LOD Improvement Project SSE|Far Object LOD Improvement Project SSE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Far Object LOD Improvement Project SSE|Far Object LOD Improvement Project SSE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Majestic Mountains Double-Sided Patch|Majestic Mountains Double-Sided Patch]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Majestic Mountains Double-Sided Patch|Majestic Mountains Double-Sided Patch]]
{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]] | Updated instructions (CACO patch is now redundant)


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Replaced'''}}}}
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Majestic Mountains - Patch for Dynamic Volumetric Lighting and Sun Shadows|Majestic Mountains - Patch for DVLaS]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Majestic Mountains Double-Sided Patch|Majestic Mountains Double-Sided Patch]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Majestic Mountains - Patch for Dynamic Volumetric Lighting and Sun Shadows|Majestic Mountains - Patch for DVLaS]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Majestic Mountains Double-Sided Patch|Majestic Mountains Double-Sided Patch]]


=== 05-Animation & Physics  ===
=== 05-Animation and Physics  ===
: No changes
: No changes


=== 06-Models & Textures  ===
=== 06-Models and Textures  ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Creation Club Open Helmets|Creation Club Open Helmets]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Creation Club Open Helmets|Creation Club Open Helmets]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Retexture for The Scroll SE|Retexture for The Scroll SE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Objects SMIMed - Glazed and Nordic Pottery|Skyrim Objects SMIMed - Glazed and Nordic Pottery]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Objects SMIMed - Glazed and Nordic Pottery|Skyrim Objects SMIMed - Glazed and Nordic Pottery]]


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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Better Dyndolod Red Mountain Plume|Better Dyndolod Red Mountain Plume]] | Dropped [https://stepmodifications.org/forum/topic/15687-better-dyndolod-red-mountain-plume-by-mrneverlost/?do=findComment&comment=267257 in favor of vanilla] to better fit [[STEP:Mandate|Mandate]].
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Better Dyndolod Red Mountain Plume|Better Dyndolod Red Mountain Plume]] | Dropped [https://stepmodifications.org/forum/topic/15687-better-dyndolod-red-mountain-plume-by-mrneverlost/?do=findComment&comment=267257 in favor of vanilla] to better fit [[STEP:Mandate|Mandate]].


=== 07-Sounds & Music  ===
=== 07-Sounds and Music  ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Acoustic Space Improvement Fixes|Acoustic Space Improvement Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Acoustic Space Improvement Fixes|Acoustic Space Improvement Fixes]]
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{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Moved'''}}}}
{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Moved'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vanilla Body with UNP Textures|Vanilla Body with UNP Textures]] | Installed just before (i.e., lower priority in left pane of MO) [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Tempered Skins for Females - UNP|Tempered Skins for Females - UNP]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vanilla Body with UNP Textures|Vanilla Body with UNP Textures]] | Installed just before (i.e., lower priority in left pane of MO) [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Tempered Skins for Females - UNP|Tempered Skins for Females - UNP]]
{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Tempered Skins for Males|Tempered Skins for Males]] | Updated instructions, removing hide files procedure since the mods following were dropped


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
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: No changes
: No changes


=== 11-Gameplay-AI & Combat  ===
=== 11-Gameplay-AI and Combat  ===
: No changes
: No changes


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=== 14-Gameplay-Quests ===
=== 14-Gameplay-Quests ===
: No changes
: No changes
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Not So Fast - Main Quest|Not So Fast - Main Quest]] | Reintroduced to replace [[{{NAMESPACE}}:At Your Own Pace|At Your Own Pace - Main Quest]]


=== 15-Gameplay-Skills & Perks ===
=== 15-Gameplay-Skills and Perks ===
: No changes
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Skill Uncapper AE|Skyrim Skill Uncapper AE]]


=== 16-Interface  ===
=== 16-Interface  ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:HD Local Map|HD Local Map]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:HD Local Map|HD Local Map]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Informed Mail Delivery|Informed Mail Delivery]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Oxygen Meter|Oxygen Meter]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Oxygen Meter|Oxygen Meter]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Show Player In Menu|Show Player In Menu]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Character Sheet|Skyrim Character Sheet]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Character Sheet|Skyrim Character Sheet]]


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::*: {{Fc|salmon|'''''NOTE:''' If updating from a previous version of the Step SkyrimSE Guide, remove <code>movedaquarium.esp</code> from this mod in the MO left pane.''}}
::*: {{Fc|salmon|'''''NOTE:''' If updating from a previous version of the Step SkyrimSE Guide, remove <code>movedaquarium.esp</code> from this mod in the MO left pane.''}}


=== 18-Lighting & Weather  ===
=== 18-Lighting and Weather  ===
: No changes
: No changes


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=== 20-Patches  ===
=== 20-Patches  ===
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 <span class=salmontx>'''into separate mods'''</span> just after ''Step Patch - Conflict Resolution''. Going forward, this will allow each file to be flagged by MO if it has been updated.
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Hearthfires Extended and Creation Club Fishing Patch|Hearthfires Extended and Creation Club Fishing Patch]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Hearthfires Extended and Creation Club Fishing Patch|Hearthfires Extended and Creation Club Fishing Patch]]
{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Kryptopyrs Patch Hub|Kryptopyrs Patch Hub]] | Updated instructions - ''Nordic Jewelry (CC) __ CCOR'' is no longer needed.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Realistic Boat Bobbing Patch Hub|Realistic Boat Bobbing Patch Hub]] | Updated instructions - Added ''Realistic Boat Bobbing - Bring Out Your Dead Patch''


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:AI Overhaul SSE Official Patch Hub|AI Overhaul SSE Official Patch Hub]]
::* '''Step Patch - No Plume''' | No longer needed with the latest update to [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Worldspace Transition Tweaks|Worldspace Transition Tweaks]]
::* '''Step Patch - No Plume''' | No longer needed with the latest update to [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Worldspace Transition Tweaks|Worldspace Transition Tweaks]]
<hr>


<hr>
== Step Patch Masters ==
The following are masters changes to the Step Patches coming from {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}PreviousRelease#}} | {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}DevelopmentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} }} }} to {{ROOTPAGENAME}} (excluding vanilla plugins):
The following are masters changes to the Step Patches coming from {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}PreviousRelease#}} | {{#ifeq: {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}DevelopmentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} | {{#show:STEP:Main/GuideVersioning|?{{NAMESPACE}}CurrentRelease#}} | {{ROOTPAGENAME}} }} }} to {{ROOTPAGENAME}} (excluding vanilla plugins):
* '''NEW CR Patch masters'''
* {{Fc|green|'''NEW CR Patch masters'''}}
** AcousticTemplateFixes.esp
** AcousticTemplateFixes.esp
** Better Stealth AI for Followers.esp
** Better Stealth AI for Followers.esp
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** Realistic AI Detection 3 - Medium Interior, Medium Exterior.esp
** Realistic AI Detection 3 - Medium Interior, Medium Exterior.esp
** Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim.esp
** Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim.esp
** Worldspace Transition Tweaks - Skyrim To Solstheim.esp
** Worldspace Transition Tweaks - Skyrim To Solstheim.esp}}
* '''CR Patch masters no longer needed'''
* {{Fc|red|'''CR Patch masters no longer needed'''}}
** Better Dynamic Snow SE.esp
** Better Dynamic Snow SE.esp
* '''NEW WACCF Patch masters'''
* {{Fc|green|'''NEW WACCF Patch masters'''}}
** aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp
** <s>aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp</s> --------------- {{Fc|salmon|Post Release change, v2.2.1}}
** At Your Own Pace - Companions.esp
** At Your Own Pace - Companions.esp
** CC-FearsomeFists_CCOR_Patch.esp
** <s>CC-FearsomeFists_CCOR_Patch.esp</s> ------------ {{Fc|salmon|Post Release change, v2.2.1}}
** Elemental_Staffs.esp
** Elemental_Staffs.esp
** Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
** Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
* '''WACCF Patch masters no longer needed'''
* {{Fc|red|'''WACCF Patch masters no longer needed'''}}
** TheChoiceIsYours.esp
** TheChoiceIsYours.esp
** UnlimitedBookshelves.esp
** UnlimitedBookshelves.esp
* '''NEW CACO Patch masters'''
* {{Fc|green|'''NEW CACO Patch masters'''}}
** aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp
** aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp
* '''CACO Patch masters no longer needed'''
* {{Fc|red|'''CACO Patch masters no longer needed'''}}
** Audio Overhaul Skyrim.esp
** Audio Overhaul Skyrim.esp
** CACO_Survival Mode_Patch.esp
** CACO_Survival Mode_Patch.esp
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** CC-TheCause_CACO_Patch.esp
** CC-TheCause_CACO_Patch.esp
** Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch.esp
** Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch.esp
* '''NEW CCOR Patch masters'''
* {{Fc|green|'''NEW CCOR Patch masters'''}}
** aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp
** aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp
** CC-FearsomeFists_CCOR_Patch.esp
** CC-FearsomeFists_CCOR_Patch.esp
** Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
** Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
* '''CCOR Patch masters no longer needed'''
* {{Fc|red|'''CCOR Patch masters no longer needed'''}}
** n/a
** n/a
* '''NEW TCIY Patch masters'''
* {{Fc|green|'''NEW TCIY Patch masters'''}}
** n/a
** n/a
* '''TCIY Patch masters no longer needed'''
* {{Fc|red|'''TCIY Patch masters no longer needed'''}}
** At Your Own Pace - Misc.esp
** At Your Own Pace - Misc.esp
* '''NEW LW Patch masters'''
* {{Fc|green|'''NEW LW Patch masters'''}}
** AcousticTemplateFixes.esp
** AcousticTemplateFixes.esp
* '''LW Patch masters no longer needed'''
* {{Fc|red|'''LW Patch masters no longer needed'''}}
** Audio Overhaul Skyrim.esp
** Audio Overhaul Skyrim.esp
* '''NEW PP Patch masters'''
* {{Fc|green|'''NEW PP Patch masters'''}}
** Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
** Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
* '''PP Patch masters no longer needed'''
* {{Fc|red|'''PP Patch masters no longer needed'''}}
** n/a
** n/a


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SkyrimSE:2.2.0/changelog

< All SkyrimSE changelogs | SkyrimSE:2.2.0 Guide

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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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NOTE

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

Guide

  • 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

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

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

  • 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

  • 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

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 / Replaced - mod was removed (remove these mods)

01-Tools

No changes

02-Extenders

Added

Replaced

03-Resources

Added

04-Foundation

Added

Updated

Replaced

05-Animation and Physics

No changes

06-Models and Textures

Added

Updated

Replaced

Dropped

07-Sounds and Music

Added

08-Character Appearance

Moved

Updated

Dropped

09-Fixes

Added

Replaced

10-Gameplay-General

No changes

11-Gameplay-AI and Combat

No changes

12-Gameplay-Economy

No changes

13-Gameplay-Immersion

No changes

14-Gameplay-Quests

No changes

Added

15-Gameplay-Skills and Perks

Added

16-Interface

Added

Replaced

17-Locations

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

No changes

19-Utilities

Added

20-Patches

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

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

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