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== Tools Used ==
== Tools Used ==
# [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_Installation#tab=Mod_Managers BOSS v2.1.0] ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6MxLBcSgkc&feature=player_embedded Video])
* [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/1334 Mod Organizer v0.11.7] ([http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Mod_Organizer Guide]) - Manages, Tracks, and Sorts my mods.
# [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_Installation#tab=Mod_Managers Wrye Bash v300 Standalone] ([http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Wrye_Bash Guide])
* [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_Installation#tab=Mod_Managers Wrye Bash v300 Standalone] ([http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Wrye_Bash Guide]) - Creates Bash Patches.
* [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_Installation#tab=Mod_Managers BOSS v2.1.0] ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6MxLBcSgkc&feature=player_embedded Video]) - Orders Mods Properly.
* [https://github.com/Ethatron/ddsopt/downloads DDSOpt v0.8.0Pre3] ([http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=228&pid=6366#pid6366 Settings]) - Optimizes textures and extracts BSAs.


== Skyrim.ini Tweaks ==
== Skyrim.ini Tweaks ==
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== Mod Installation ==
== Mod Installation ==
As with my custom STEP install, I install in category groups when possible rather than a set order with the following priority:<br />
As with my custom STEP install, I install in category groups when possible rather than a set order with the following priority:<br />
<b>Bug Fixes -> World Meshes/Textures -> Effects -> Sound -> UI -> Actor Meshes/Textures -> Animations -> Equipment Meshes/Textures -> Gameplay Changes -> Content</b><br />
<b>Utilities -> Bug Fixes -> World Meshes/Textures -> Effects -> Sound -> UI -> Actor Meshes/Textures -> Animations -> Equipment Meshes/Textures -> Gameplay Changes -> Content</b><br />
Obviously, these categories are not always exclusive (textures included with meshes, etc). All mods are in LOOSE file format rather than BSA where available.
Obviously, these categories are not always exclusive (textures included with meshes, etc). All mods are in LOOSE file format rather than BSA where available.
=== Utilities ===
TBD
=== Bug Fixes ===
=== Bug Fixes ===
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/19556 Nitpick] v4.0 ====
TBD
<b>Notes:</b> None.


=== World Meshes / Textures ===
=== World Meshes / Textures ===
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==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/4955 101 Bugs HD] v4.1 ====
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/4955 101 Bugs HD] v4.1 ====
<b>Notes:</b> User 83Willows banned from the Nexus for 60 days, if you have this mod already downloaded, use it. Will keep an eye out if it is uploaded elsewhere.
<b>Notes:</b> User 83Willows banned from the Nexus for 60 days, if you have this mod already downloaded, use it. Will keep an eye out if it is uploaded elsewhere.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/17723 Birds of Skyrim] v0.6.5 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/17424 Pets of Skyrim] v0.3.1 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/18818 Blacksmith Forge Water Fix] v0.6 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/13466 Transparent Watery Icicle] v1.3 (Optional file of Real Ice and Snow) ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/20696 Ftoppka Realistic Smelter] v0.3 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/18602 Slofs Horses] v1.1 ====
<b>Notes:</b> I use Stallions.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/10056 Better Shadowmarks] v0.5 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/4778 High Definition Hay] v1.0b ====
<b>Notes:</b> Use the "Dirtier Hay" version.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/4470 Bumpy Inn and Shop Signs] v3.0 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/11219 More Bony Skeletons] v1.1 ====
<b>Notes:</b> Use aged and grimy version.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/19922 Unique Booze Bottles HD] v1.0 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/18799 Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD] v2.0 ====
<b>Notes:</b> Use non-glow version.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/16791 Insanitys City Banner Replacer] v1.0 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.


=== Effects ===
=== Effects ===
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/16541 Real Rain] v5.0 ====
TBD
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/15506 Lightning during Thunder Storms] v18.0 ====
<b>Category:</b> Effects<br />
<b>Notes:</b> Small error in the packaging for BAIN, make sure everything installs to the correct directory.<br />


=== Sound ===
=== Sound ===
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=== UI ===
=== UI ===
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/11135 Better Quest Objectives] v1.5 ====
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/11135 Better Quest Objectives] v1.5 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/14976 Secondary Map Markers] v1.3 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.
<b>Notes:</b> None.


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=== Gameplay Changes ===
=== Gameplay Changes ===
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/14950 Convenient Horses] v4.1 ====
TBD
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/12933 Extensible Follower Framework] v3.5.4 ====
<b>Notes:</b> Dawnguard followers will use the vanilla system for now... but works fine in tandem with the EFF system until updated just no fancy menus.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/10175 SkyTEST - Realistic Animals and Predators] v1.26b ====
<b>Notes:</b> Also download and use Dawnguard wolf howl fix.<br />
 
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/9694 Skyrim Monster Mod] v8 ====
<b>Notes:</b> Use the Enhanced Blood Textures patch if you are using this mod.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/16411 Skyrim Monster Mod - Lore Friendly Replacer] v8 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/10906 The Dance of Death] v3.2DG ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/9247 Dual Wield Parrying] v2.41 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/9557 Alternate Start - Live Another Life] v2.1.2 ====
<b>Notes:</b> Allows you to make your character at the start (more stable) and offers various starting options (including vanilla).<br />
 
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/21689 Bat Travel Vampire Power For Dawnguard] v1.7 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/11941 Arrows and Bolts Tweaks] v2.9 ====
<b>Bain Packages:</b>
*01-DLC1-Progressive Damage Standard
*04-DLC1-Recover More arrows and Bolts 050
<b>Notes:</b> None.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/15094 Scenic Carriages] v1.1b ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/9717 Better Vampires] v5.4 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/22274 Predator Vision - Vampires and Werewolves] v0.91b ====
<b>Notes:</b> Detect Life and Nightvision Improvement.
 
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/12687 Tales of Lycanthropy - Werewolf Overhaul] v1.5 ====
<b>Notes:</b> The way Werewolf should have been played.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/22134 Werewolf Perks Expanded - Dawnguard] v1.5 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.
 
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/22069 Ring of Hircine - Simplified] v1.0 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/21717 Scary Vampire Lord and Werewolf] v1.0 ====
<b>Notes:</b> Currently using only Werewolf - No Explosion.
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/12452 Sleeping - Fast Travel - Waiting - and Walking Dangers - Sands of Time] v4.01 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />


=== Content ===
=== Content ===
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/18480 Build Your Own Home] v1.82 ====
TBD
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/12977 Immersive Patrols] v0.95 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/19107 The 418th Step] v1.2 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/18465 The Paarthurnax Dilemma] v1.2 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />
==== [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/14351 Skyrim Sewers] v3.11 ====
<b>Notes:</b> None.<br />


== Final Steps ==
== Final Steps ==
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This will order your esp/esm files properly to run in the game.
This will order your esp/esm files properly to run in the game.
My load order from BOSS/WB is as follows:
My load order from BOSS/WB is as follows:
#Skyrim.esm
TBD
#Update.esm
#Dawnguard.esm
#SkyMoMod.esm
#Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Main.esm
#ApachiiHair.esm
#ApachiiHairFemales.esm
#XFLMain.esm
#HighResTexturePack01.esp
#HighResTexturePack02.esp
#Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp
#ShowRaceMenuOptions.esp
#MintyLightningMod.esp
#Improved Combat Sounds v2.1.esp
#Further Dark Dungeons for ENB.esp
#realrain.esp
#StaticMeshImprovementMod.esp
#83Willows_101BUGS_V4_HighRes.esp
#ApachiiHelmetWigs.esp
#Ars Metallica.esp
#Back off, Barbas!.esp
#Birdsofskyrim.esp
#Bring Out Your Dead.esp
#Catsofskyrim.esp
#ClamsDropPearls.esp
#Convenient Horses.esp
#dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp
#Dogsofskyrim.esp
#Immersive Patrols.esp
#Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Default.esp
#morevillageanimals.esp
#People Have Torches.esp
#PilgrimsDelight.esp
#RabbitsPlus.esp
#Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons v2.0 non glow.esp
#ScenicCarriages.esp
#SkyMoMod_lists.esp
#Unique BOOZE Bottles.esp
#Auto Unequip Ammo.esp
#Cloaks.esp
#1nivWICCloaks.esp
#1nivWICSkyCloaksPatch.esp
#daedric_phelm.esp
#Elemental Staves.esp
#ExplosiveBoltsVisualized.esp
#buildablehouse.esp
#SkyrimSewers.esp
#The Paarthurnax Dilemma.esp
#SkyrimCoinReplacer.esp
#Better Dynamic Snow.esp
#BetterQuestObjectives.esp
#dD-No Spinning Death Animation.esp
#NonEssentialChilds.esp
#SkyTEST-RealisticAnimals&Predators.esp
#Soul Gems Differ - E.esp
#VariousGuardReplacer.esp
#Chesko_Step418.esp
#dD - Realistic Ragdoll Force - Realistic.esp
#Better Vampires.esp
#ToL_Core_by_Brevi.esp
#ToL_SKSE_by_Brevi.esp
#BFSEffects.esp
#DeadlySpellImpacts.esp
#More Visible Soul Trap Effect.esp
#Vampire Predator Vision.esp
#Realistic crime report radius.esp
#The Dance of Death.esp
#Dual Wield Parrying_ScriptDragon.esp
#ABT - Progressive Damage.esp
#BatTravel.esp
#XFLDialogue.esp
#XFLPlugins.esp
#XFLTweaks.esp
#Slightly Reduced Distance NPC Greetings.esp
#WATER.esp
#WATER - Get Wet.esp
#Blacksmithforge water fix.esp
#Secondary Locations Map Markers.esp
#dD-Dawnguard-MonsterMod EBT Patch.esp
#ABT - Recover +50% Arrows and Bolts.esp
#MoreWerewolfPerks.esp
#ringofhircine.esp
#Scary Werewolf Form.esp
#Bashed Patch, 0.esp


=== Step 2: Activate ESPs / Create Bashed Patch ===
=== Step 2: Activate ESPs / Create Bashed Patch ===
Start Wrye Bash once more and on the Mods tab, make sure all your mods have a green checkmark next to them, if not, click the box to activate them. If you ran step 1, they should already be in the correct order. Next, right click Bashed Patch, 0.esp and select "Rebuild Patch", then click Build Patch. Let that complete and close the window, the correct options should already be checked by default.
Start Wrye Bash and right click on the Bashed Patch, 0.esp and select "Rebuild Patch". Click skip for any pop ups calling to deactivate mods. Make sure only the Leveled Lists check box is checked, do NOT merge Patches or Alias Mod Names. This will merge the leveled lists from the installed mods so there are no conflicts.
This merges the leveled lists from the installed mods so there are no conflicts.
 
=== Step 3: Enjoy! ===
=== Step 3: Enjoy! ===
Your done, have fun!
Your done, have fun!

Revision as of 03:11, August 29, 2012

Template:TOCRight Template:Notice Important: This page will be used to document my personal mods over and above my Custom Installation of STEP.

Prerequisites

  1. My Custom STEP Install or similar.
  2. Script Dragon

Tools Used

Skyrim.ini Tweaks

Projectile Tweak

This tweak allows you to shoot targets further away.
Add the following under [Actor]:
fVisibleNavmeshMoveDist=12288.0000

Cart Tweaks

This tweak improves how carts drive around the world... good for the intro sequence and scenic carriages.
Add the following:
[Cart]
fWheelAngDamp=0.1100
fMass=240.0000
fFriction=100.0000
fGravMult=7.0000

Ranged Killmove Tweaks

This tweak increases ranged killmove change to 100, obviously configure how you like it.
Add the following:
[VATS]
fVATSCastingAfterKillDelay=1.2000
uVATSRangedPercentSneak=100
uVATSRangedPercentGlobal=100
bVATSIgnoreProjectileTest=0
bVATSAllowNoKill=0
bVATSMultipleCombatants=1
bVATSForceRanged=1

SkyrimPrefs.ini Tweaks

Z-Fighting Fix

I highly recommend reading and applying a Z-Fighting Fix.

Mod Installation

As with my custom STEP install, I install in category groups when possible rather than a set order with the following priority:
Utilities -> Bug Fixes -> World Meshes/Textures -> Effects -> Sound -> UI -> Actor Meshes/Textures -> Animations -> Equipment Meshes/Textures -> Gameplay Changes -> Content
Obviously, these categories are not always exclusive (textures included with meshes, etc). All mods are in LOOSE file format rather than BSA where available.

Utilities

TBD

Bug Fixes

TBD

World Meshes / Textures

Soul Gems Differ - Full and Empty v1.4

Category: World Textures
BAIN Sub Packages:

  • 00 Main
  • 01 ESP - English
  • 02 Black Soul - Bloody - Black - Full
  • 02 Black Soul - with hints of red - Black - Empty
  • 02 Blue - Aura - Grand - Full
  • 02 Blue - Aura - Greater - Full
  • 02 Blue - Ice - Grand - Empty
  • 02 Blue - Ice - Greater - Empty
  • 02 Purple - All Purple - Common - Full
  • 02 Purple - All Purple - Lesser - Full
  • 02 Purple - All Purple - Petty - Full
  • 02 Purple - Sparkle - Common - Empty
  • 02 Purple - Sparkle - Lesser - Empty
  • 02 Purple - Sparkle - Petty - Empty
  • 03 Glow - Blue - Grand - Empty
  • 03 Glow - Blue - Grand - Full
  • 03 Glow - Blue - Greater - Empty
  • 03 Glow - Blue - Greater - Full
  • 03 Glow - Normal - Common - Empty
  • 03 Glow - Normal - Common - Full
  • 03 Glow - Normal - Lesser - Empty
  • 03 Glow - Normal - Lesser - Full
  • 03 Glow - Normal - Petty - Empty
  • 03 Glow - Normal - Petty - Full
  • 03 Glow - Red - Black - Empty
  • 03 Glow - Red - Black - Full
  • 04 Optional - Soul Fragments

Notes: Selections based on vanilla game with better textures. Overwrites TPC selections.

101 Bugs HD v4.1

Notes: User 83Willows banned from the Nexus for 60 days, if you have this mod already downloaded, use it. Will keep an eye out if it is uploaded elsewhere.

Effects

TBD

Sound

TBD

UI

Better Quest Objectives v1.5

Notes: None.

Actor Meshes / Textures

TBD

Animations

TBD

Equipment Meshes/Textures

TBD

Gameplay Changes

TBD

Content

TBD

Final Steps

Now that mod installation is completed, we only have a few steps left to do.

Step 1: Run BOSS

This will order your esp/esm files properly to run in the game. My load order from BOSS/WB is as follows: TBD

Step 2: Activate ESPs / Create Bashed Patch

Start Wrye Bash and right click on the Bashed Patch, 0.esp and select "Rebuild Patch". Click skip for any pop ups calling to deactivate mods. Make sure only the Leveled Lists check box is checked, do NOT merge Patches or Alias Mod Names. This will merge the leveled lists from the installed mods so there are no conflicts.

Step 3: Enjoy!

Your done, have fun!