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==External Assesment== | ==External Assesment== | ||
''' | '''Mod Package Structure Assessment''' | ||
Using WB or 7zip, observe if the downloaded mod package is properly structured or configured for installation. Detailed information on proper mod package structure can be found [[Guide:Wrye_Bash#tab=BAIN_Installers|here]]. | |||
''' | '''Conflicts & Overwrites Assessment''' | ||
Using WB, take note of any conflicts that appear against vanilla skyrim files. Information on how to do so can be found under the "[[Guide:Wrye_Bash#tab=BAIN_-_Installing_Mods|Package Installation]]" subsection of the BAIN - Installing Mods section of the WB guide. | |||
For true conflict and overwrite information, it is best to extract the contents of the BSA archives, and use the extracted files instead of the BSA archives. Instructions on how to do this can be found here in the DDSOpt guide. | |||
'''Plugin Assessment''' | |||
' | Using WB, asses the plugin. Right-click on the .esp or .esm plugin and highlight "Mod Cleaning". In the drop down box, select "Scan for UDR's". This will indicate if the mod is clean or dirty, which should be noted in the review. Once additional programs such as TESVEdit, TESVJedit, and TESVGecko are released a more detailed explanation will be added. | ||
'''Enable a Vanilla Skyrim Profile''' | |||
Enable your vanilla version of skyrim using SIS or MO. Do not start the game yet. | |||
''' | '''Generate Default Skyrim.ini & SkyrimPrefs.ini Files''' | ||
If you have not already done so using SIS or MO, generate default ini files on medium or high settings with the relevant modifications by following the instructions in the [[Guide:Mod_Testing#tab=Skyrim_Stability__26_Settings|Skyrim Stability and Settings]]. | |||
'''Papyrus Logging''' | '''Papyrus Logging''' | ||
During all stages of mod testing, papyrus modding should be enabled. Activate it by changing the relevant ini values in the Skyrim.ini file under Documents/My Games/Skyrim/ (for Win7). | During all stages of mod testing, papyrus modding should be enabled. Activate it by changing the relevant ini values in the Skyrim.ini file under Documents/My Games/Skyrim/ (for Win7). | ||
Revision as of 17:11, July 30, 2012
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