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== Recommended ENB Configurations == | == Recommended ENB Configurations == | ||
There are ENB and other lighting mods that come in just about every style and color. This section can be extremely subjective and as such STEP suggests to browse around to find the perfect solution of preference. The is no official STEP recommendation for ENB, but | There are ENB and other lighting mods that come in just about every style and color. This section can be extremely subjective and as such STEP suggests to browse around to find the perfect solution of preference. The is no official STEP recommendation for ENB, but here are a few excellent profiles and information about installing them with STEP. To make a recommendation or comment on out of date information for the listed ENB profiles, do so on the [http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=821 ENB Guide] thread. | ||
{{Notice|The information for these profiles is up to date with ENB Series v0. | {{Notice|The information for these profiles is up to date with ENB Series v0.244. Not all profiles are updated to that version of the ENB binary. Check the author's Nexus page for information regarding newer versions.}} | ||
<big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/23765 SkyRealism - ENB Evolved] by MTichenor</big> | <big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/23765 SkyRealism - ENB Evolved] by MTichenor </big>[[File:Wikilink.png|link=SkyRealism_-_ENB_Evolved |alt=Alt text |Title text]] | ||
: '''Baseline''': SkyRealism v2.73 is fully compatible with ENB Series v0.200 and up. More recent versions of ENB Series should also work. | : '''Baseline''': SkyRealism v2.73 is fully compatible with ENB Series v0.200 and up. More recent versions of ENB Series should also work. | ||
:# Picking preset depends on the lighting and weather mods. | :# Picking preset depends on the lighting and weather mods. | ||
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:# Copy the preset folder contents (''effect.txt'', ''enbbloom.fx'', etc.) to the "''Skyrim''" root folder ('''not''' the "''Data''" folder). | :# Copy the preset folder contents (''effect.txt'', ''enbbloom.fx'', etc.) to the "''Skyrim''" root folder ('''not''' the "''Data''" folder). | ||
<big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/15983 True Vision ENB] by Bronze316</big> | <big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/15983 True Vision ENB] by Bronze316</big>[[File:Wikilink.png|link=True_Vision_ENB |alt=Alt text |Title text]] | ||
: '''Baseline''': True Vision ENB v0.221 currently supports ENB Series v0.221. | : '''Baseline''': True Vision ENB v0.221 currently supports ENB Series v0.221. | ||
:# The "''Natural''" preset the only preset currently supporting the latest ENB Series binaries and is the STEP recommended choice. | :# The "''Natural''" preset the only preset currently supporting the latest ENB Series binaries and is the STEP recommended choice. | ||
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:#* Less powerful rigs use "''Option D (No DOF + No SSAO)''". | :#* Less powerful rigs use "''Option D (No DOF + No SSAO)''". | ||
<big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/20781 Project ENB] by Bronze316</big> | <big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/20781 Project ENB] by Bronze316</big>[[File:Wikilink.png|link=Project_ENB |alt=Alt text |Title text]] | ||
: '''Baseline''': Project ENB v0.221cgf currently supports ENB Series v0.221. | : '''Baseline''': Project ENB v0.221cgf currently supports ENB Series v0.221. | ||
:# The current version of Project ENB is specifically made for [[Climates_of_Tamriel|Project Reality - Climates of Tamriel]]. Other presets are still under development. STEP recommends the Realistic preset. | :# The current version of Project ENB is specifically made for [[Climates_of_Tamriel|Project Reality - Climates of Tamriel]]. Other presets are still under development. STEP recommends the Realistic preset. | ||
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:#* Less powerful rigs use "''Option D (No DOF + No SSAO)''". | :#* Less powerful rigs use "''Option D (No DOF + No SSAO)''". | ||
<big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/37202/? Unreal Cinema ENB] by Unreal Warfare</big> | <big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/37202/? Unreal Cinema ENB] by Unreal Warfare</big>[[File:Wikilink.png|link=Unreal_Cinema_ENB |alt=Alt text |Title text]] | ||
: '''Baseline''': Unreal Cinema ENB | : '''Baseline''': Unreal Cinema ENB v0.236 currently supports ENB v0.236. | ||
<blockquote>This ENB Profile is recommended for Skyrim Revisited - Legendary Edition by Neovalen.</blockquote> | <blockquote>This ENB Profile is recommended for Skyrim Revisited - Legendary Edition by Neovalen.</blockquote> | ||
:# The current version of Unreal Cinema is made to work with Enhanced Lighting and FX. | :# The current version of Unreal Cinema is made to work with Enhanced Lighting and FX. | ||
:#* Unreal Cinema also has a Data File that needs to be downloaded. | :#* Unreal Cinema also has a Data File that needs to be downloaded. | ||
:# Copy all the contents of the Unreal Cinema ENB to the "''Skyrim''" root folder ('''not''' the "''Data''" folder). | :# Copy all the contents of the Unreal Cinema ENB to the "''Skyrim''" root folder ('''not''' the "''Data''" folder). | ||
:# Download and extract the enbhelper.dll plugin to the enbseries folder. Get helper plugin [http://dev-c.com/skyrim/enbhelper/ here]. | |||
:# Install the Unreal Cinema Data File like any other mod into the DATA directory, or use a mod manager to install this file (recommended). | :# Install the Unreal Cinema Data File like any other mod into the DATA directory, or use a mod manager to install this file (recommended). | ||
:#* Any effects must be enabled/disabled either the in game GUI, or in the ENB files. Use the Unreal Cinema website for more information and instruction on editing effects properly. | :#* Any effects must be enabled/disabled either the in game GUI, or in the ENB files. Use the Unreal Cinema website for more information and instruction on editing effects properly. | ||
<big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/24235/? Phinix Natural ENB] by Phinix</big> | <big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/24235/? Phinix Natural ENB] by Phinix</big>[[File:Wikilink.png|link=Phinix_Natural_ENB |alt=Alt text |Title text]] | ||
: '''Baseline''': Phinix Natural ENB v1. | : '''Baseline''': Phinix Natural ENB v1.90b4 currently supports ENB v0.243. | ||
:# The current version of Phinix Natural is | :# The current version of Phinix Natural is compatible with [[Climates_of_Tamriel|Project Reality - Climates of Tamriel]], [[Realistic Lighting Overhaul]], and [[Enhanced Lights and FX]]. | ||
:#* It is recommended to also use the custom interiors plugin (separate download), but if using ELFX do not use the ELFX Enhancer. Also, load the interiors plugin after weather and lighting mods regardless of where BOSS puts it in load order. | :#* It is recommended to also use the custom interiors plugin (separate download), but if using ELFX do not use the ELFX Enhancer or interiors will become to dark. Also, load the interiors plugin after weather and lighting mods regardless of where BOSS puts it in load order. | ||
:# Open the "''1-ToSkyrimFolder''" folder and copy the folder contents (''effect.txt'', ''enbbloom.fx'', etc.) to the "''Skyrim''" root folder ('''not''' the "''Data''" folder). | :# Open the "''1-ToSkyrimFolder''" folder and copy the folder contents (''effect.txt'', ''enbbloom.fx'', etc.) to the "''Skyrim''" root folder ('''not''' the "''Data''" folder). | ||
:#* For higher performance, different palettes, and DoF open the "''2- Options''" folder. Open preferred folder and copy over the enbseries.ini to the "''Skyrim''" root folder ('''not''' the "''Data''" folder). | :#* For higher performance, different palettes, and DoF open the "''2- Options''" folder. Open preferred folder and copy over the enbseries.ini to the "''Skyrim''" root folder ('''not''' the "''Data''" folder). | ||
:#* Less powerful rigs use "''2-HighestPerformance''" to have SSAO turned off. | :#* Less powerful rigs use "''2-HighestPerformance''" to have SSAO turned off. | ||
:# Download and extract the enbhelper.dll plugin to the enbseries folder. Get helper plugin [http://dev-c.com/skyrim/enbhelper/ here]. | |||
:# Copy the interiors plugin to the "''Data''" folder or use a mod manager to install. Load after lighting and weather mods. | :# Copy the interiors plugin to the "''Data''" folder or use a mod manager to install. Load after lighting and weather mods. | ||
<big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/30936//? RealVision ENB] by SkyrimTuner</big> | <big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/30936//? RealVision ENB] by SkyrimTuner</big>[[File:Wikilink.png|link=RealVision_ENB |alt=Alt text |Title text]] | ||
: '''Baseline''': RealVision ENB | : '''Baseline''': RealVision ENB v244a currently supports ENB v0.244. | ||
:# This ENB Profile requires that the enbhost.exe and d3d9.dll be taken from the ENB Series folder. | :# This ENB Profile requires that the enbhost.exe and d3d9.dll be taken from the ENB Series folder. | ||
:# Each version of RealVision is designed to work with the combination of [[Climates_of_Tamriel|Project Reality - Climates of Tamriel]] and either [[Realistic Lighting Overhaul]] or Enhanced | :# Each version of RealVision is designed to work with the combination of [[Climates_of_Tamriel|Project Reality - Climates of Tamriel]] and either [[Realistic Lighting Overhaul]] or [[Enhanced Lights and FX]]. | ||
:#* There is also a performance version for each profile, so choose the correct version. | :#* There is also a performance version for each profile, so choose the correct version. | ||
:# | :# This ENB Profile can now be installed with a mod manager such as Mod Organizer. | ||
:#* After installing with a mod manager open the Skyrim/data/RealVision_ENB_files folder and run the NMM_install.vbs. | |||
:# The author also recommended that "''skyrimprefs.ini''" have the following line changed under [Display]: fGamma=1.2400 | :# The author also recommended that "''skyrimprefs.ini''" have the following line changed under [Display]: fGamma=1.2400 | ||
Revision as of 08:03, January 9, 2014
Template:Notice A comprehensive guide for properly setting up ENB for n00bs and gurus alike -- by the Wiki Editors & S.T.E.P. Team
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