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<big>[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36067/ Vividian - Weather and Lighting Enhancment] by Mangaclub and Benhat</big>[[File:Wikilink.png|link=Vividian_ENB |alt=Alt text |Title text]] | <big>[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36067/ Vividian - Weather and Lighting Enhancment] by Mangaclub and Benhat</big>[[File:Wikilink.png|link=Vividian_ENB |alt=Alt text |Title text]] | ||
: '''Baseline''': | : '''Baseline''': | ||
:: Vividian supports ENBSeries v0.262. | :: Vividian currently supports ENBSeries v0.262. | ||
: '''Description''': | : '''Description''': | ||
:: Vividian is a two part Profile; an ENB and a mod. The ENB adds a more vivid character to Skyrim without completely removing the dense atmosphere from the vanilla game. Depending on the version chosen it provides either more vibrant colors and effects or simply enhances the vanilla colors. Both version also grant more realistic, shadows and weather. | :: Vividian is a two part Profile; an ENB and a mod. The ENB adds a more vivid character to Skyrim without completely removing the dense atmosphere from the vanilla game. Depending on the version chosen it provides either more vibrant colors and effects or simply enhances the vanilla colors. Both version also grant more realistic, shadows and weather. | ||
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:# ENB Evoled now has three Depth of Field (DOF) algorithms available and six different DOF focusing algorithms available. To choose a DOF setting and DOF focus setting, open enbeffectprepass.fx with Notepad++. | :# ENB Evoled now has three Depth of Field (DOF) algorithms available and six different DOF focusing algorithms available. To choose a DOF setting and DOF focus setting, open enbeffectprepass.fx with Notepad++. | ||
:#*Lines 15 through 30 are for the three DOF algorithms, only use one at a time (Sprite DOF is not recommended for anything but screenshots). Line 33 is to turn on/off the DOF focusing system and lines 34 through 39 and for the focusing algorithms, only use one at a time. | :#*Lines 15 through 30 are for the three DOF algorithms, only use one at a time (Sprite DOF is not recommended for anything but screenshots). Line 33 is to turn on/off the DOF focusing system and lines 34 through 39 and for the focusing algorithms, only use one at a time. | ||
:#* For less powerful rigs it is recommended you turn off both DOF and SSAO as they have the most performance impact. | :#* For less powerful rigs it is recommended you turn off both DOF and SSAO as they have the most performance impact. | ||
<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]] | <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]] | ||
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:: True Vision ENB currently supports ENBSeries v0.236. | :: True Vision ENB currently supports ENBSeries v0.236. | ||
:# 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. | ||
:#* It is recommended by the author to turn the | :#* It is recommended by the author to turn the in-game brightness all the down. | ||
:# Ignore the "''Data''" and "''Optional effects''" folders. | :# Ignore the "''Data''" and "''Optional effects''" folders. | ||
:# Open the "''Performance options''" folder and choose the SSAO and DOF options. Open preferred folder and copy over the enbseries.ini to the "''Skyrim''" root folder ('''not''' the "''Data''" folder). | :# Open the "''Performance options''" folder and choose the SSAO and DOF options. Open preferred folder and copy over the enbseries.ini to the "''Skyrim''" root folder ('''not''' the "''Data''" folder). | ||
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:# 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. | ||
:#* 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. | ||
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:# 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]]. | :# 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 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. | :#* 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. | ||
:#* 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]. | :# Download and extract the enbhelper.dll plugin to the enbseries folder. Get helper plugin [http://dev-c.com/skyrim/enbhelper/ here]. | ||
<big>[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/30936//? RealVision ENB] by SkyrimTuner</big>[[File:Wikilink.png|link=RealVision_ENB |alt=Alt text |Title text]] | <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 currently supports ENBSeries v0.262. | |||
:# 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]]. | :# 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. |
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