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== Post-Release Changes ==
== Post-Release Changes ==
===Guide===
===Guide===
* Nothing interesting yet
* Updated Grass LOD information in several areas to [https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/index.php?title=SkyrimSE:2.3&curid=12975&diff=189458&oldid=189343 add some clarity about the grass cache, NGIO, and DynDOLOD settings] in relation to performance cost.
* Updated guide instructions that were unclear thanks to [https://stepmodifications.org/forum/topic/19887-v23-feedback-bug-reports some good user feedback].
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Conflict Resolution/2.3|Step Patch - Conflict Resolution]] and incremented the current version of the guide to [https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/STEP:Versioning 2.3.1] on Nexus.


===Mods===
===Mods===
* Nothing interesting yet
* Updated Nexus file and instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Lighting and Weather|Step Patch - Lighting and Weather]] - This increments the current version of the file to 2.3.1.LW.
* Updated Nexus file and instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Conflict Resolution/2.3|Step Patch - Conflict Resolution]] - This increments the current version of the file and the guide to 2.3.3.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Realistic Water Two|Realistic Water Two]]
* Updated Nexus file and instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Conflict Resolution/2.3|Step Patch - Conflict Resolution]] - This increments the current version of the file and guide to 2.3.2.
* Updated Nexus file for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Post-Processing|Step Patch - Post Processing]] - This increments the file version 2.3.1.PP.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Creation Club Open Helmets|Creation Club Open Helmets]] - Install v1.4 from Old Files.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Rainbows Remade|Rainbows Remade]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Rudy fix for Splashes of Storms and ENB|Rudy fix for Splashes of Storms and ENB]]
* Fixed <code>Only-pregenerate-world-spaces</code> [[{{NAMESPACE}}:No Grass In Objects|No Grass In Objects]] instructions to use only one line so that it can be properly copied/pasted into the INI. The line breaks were causing problems with copy/paste from the instructions.
* Moved [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Dragons Shout with Voice Update - SSE|Dragons Shout with Voice Update - SSE]] from [[Concept:SkyrimSE_ModGroup_13-Gameplay-Immersion|13-Gameplay-Immersion]] to [[Concept:SkyrimSE_ModGroup_07-Sounds_and_Music|07-Sounds and Music]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project|CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds/2.3|A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vanilla Landscape Corrections|Vanilla Landscape Corrections]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fires and Embers Clipping Fix|Fires and Embers Clipping Fix]]


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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#Creating_an_Instance|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.}}
* 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:
* Upgraded guide and modlist to exclusively support the latest game runtime, v1.6.1170 with the Anniversary Upgrade
** 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.
** Contributed the v1.6.1170 cleaning data to the LOOT masterlist, including all relevant Creation Club (CC) Anniversary Upgrade masters
** 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.
** Modified guide instructions for cleaning the updated vanilla masters based upon the updated LOOT masterlist
* Immersive Sounds - Compendium with AOS patches and extensions have been added to complement AOS and comprehensively enrich the soundscape.
* Moved from BethINI to BethINI Pie for game configuration file (INI) management
* Several other game-enhancing mods have been added (see below for details).
* Added [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Grass Cache Helper NG|Grass Cache Helper NG]] and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:No Grass In Objects|No Grass In Objects]] with updated instructions to generate the grass cache
* Step is no longer recommending manual cleaning of Dawnguard.esm. The "quick auto clean" (QAC) procedure is all that's necessary.
* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]] was dropped, because it has continued to grow beyond its original scope, overlapping with other mods, and increasing the challenge of maintaining the Step Patches. Step (TechAngel85) instead created [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vanilla Landscape Corrections|Vanilla Landscape Corrections]], which will simplify maintenance with it's narrow scope throughout its continuing development.
* It is now recommended to set Particles to 7500 in SkyrimPrefs.ini ('Detail' section of the BethINI Setup).
* Removed [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Faction Fixes SE|Faction Fixes]], since it has [https://stepmodifications.org/forum/topic/15394-faction-fixes-se-by-acidzebra/ reported issues], is no longer maintained, and posts/bugs pages are disabled on Nexus
* Step's DynDOLOD implementation now relies on [[{{NAMESPACE}}:DynDOLOD DLL NG|DynDOLOD DLL NG]] (and related scripts) rather than Papyrus. This allows use of some automated large-reference fixes now available via DynDOLOD processing.
* Replaced [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Wonders of Weather|Wonders of Weather]] (WoW) with a mod assemblage that provides the WoW effects without the associated script-overload problems
* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes|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.
* Updated all Step patches and added leveled-list patches to support optional use of [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete Crafting Overhaul Remastered/{{ROOTPAGENAME}}|CCOR]], [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul/{{ROOTPAGENAME}}|CACO]], and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes/{{ROOTPAGENAME}}|WACCF]]
* Step will maintain support for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete Crafting Overhaul Remastered|CCOR]], [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul|CACO]], and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:The Choice is Yours|TCIY]] as optional installs, since these mods do make some changes that align with but do not strictly adhere to the [[STEP:Mandate|Step Mandate]] or can present compatibility issues with using the Step SSE build as a foundation for a custom mod build.


=== Step ENB ===
=== Step ENB ===
* Nothing interesting yet
* Increased ambient light outdoors in the day to lighten the overly-dark shadows
* Increased ambient light in interiors to prevent 'blackout' in some caves.


== Guide-Level Changes ==
== Guide-Level Changes ==
* Nothing interesting yet
* Added instructions for generating the grass cache, which is now as simple as can be with the addition of [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Grass Cache Helper NG|Grass Cache Helper NG]] and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:No Grass In Objects|No Grass In Objects]]. This also saves a huge download and maintenance of a static grass cache that may not work for those that choose to use the Step build as an extensible foundation.
* Moved the Step ENB instructions into a dedicated mod under 21-Post-Processing and rearranged related instructions
* Improved information relating to the Step patches both in the guide and on the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Conflict Resolution|Step CR Patch mod page]]
* Added to and updated the Mod Configuration Menu recommendations
* Improved the mod table legend and added links to that under each ModGroup
* Improved guide clarity, flow, and articulation with mod instructions


== Mod-Level Changes ==
== Mod-Level Changes ==
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{{Fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}} - mod instructions updated ({{Fc|orange|reinstall these mods}})<br>
{{Fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}} - mod instructions updated ({{Fc|orange|reinstall these mods}})<br>
{{Fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Incorporated'''}}}}  - mod is included in the Step Patches ({{Fc|red|remove these mods}})<br>
{{Fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Incorporated'''}}}}  - mod is included in the Step Patches ({{Fc|red|remove these mods}})<br>
{{Fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}} - mod was removed ({{Fc|red|remove these mods}})<br>
{{Fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}} - mod was removed ({{Fc|red|remove these mods}})<br>
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=== 02-Extenders ===
=== 02-Extenders ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Papyrus Tweaks NG|Papyrus Tweaks NG]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Grass Cache Helper NG|Grass Cache Helper NG]] | Replaces [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Grass Cache Fixes|Grass Cache Fixes]] under 03-Resources
 
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Crash Logger|Crash Logger]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Crash Logger SSE AE VR - PDB support|Crash Logger SSE AE VR - PDB support]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Scaleform Translation++|Scaleform Translation++]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Scaleform Translation Plus Plus NG|Scaleform Translation Plus Plus NG]]
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=== 03-Resources ===
=== 03-Resources ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Sound Record Distributor|Sound Record Distributor]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Grass Cache Fixes|Grass Cache Fixes]]
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=== 04-Foundation ===
=== 04-Foundation ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:DynDOLOD DLL NG|DynDOLOD DLL NG]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ELFX Dwemer Floor Footsteps Fix|ELFX Dwemer Floor Footsteps Fix]] | This is considered a patch to [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ELFX Fixes|ELFX Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Far Object LOD Improvement Project SSE|Far Object LOD Improvement Project SSE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Majestic Mountains Double-Sided Patch|Majestic Mountains Double-Sided Patch]]


{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
{{Fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]] | Updated instructions (CACO patch is now redundant)
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Particle Patch|Particle Patch]] | Now using the plugin, since it no longer contains cell edits


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Replaced'''}}}}
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[{{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}}:Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vanilla Landscape Corrections|Vanilla Landscape Corrections]] under 09-Fixes
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=== 06-Models and 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}}:Masque of Clavicus Vile for Beast Race SE|Masque of Clavicus Vile for Beast Race SE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Retexture for The Scroll SE|Retexture for The Scroll SE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:TMD Jars of Skyrim|TMD Jars of Skyrim]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Objects SMIMed - Glazed and Nordic Pottery|Skyrim Objects SMIMed - Glazed and Nordic Pottery]]
 
{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:AMidianBorn Book of Silence|AMidianBorn Book of Silence]] | Updated instructions to work with [[{{NAMESPACE}}:AMidianBorn Content Addon|AMidianBorn Content Addon]]
 
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ElSopa - HD Keys SE|ElSopa - HD Keys SE]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ElSopa - HD Keys Redone SE|ElSopa - HD Keys Redone SE]]


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[{{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}}:Blended Roads|Blended Roads]] | Now included in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Cathedral Landscapes|Cathedral Landscapes]].
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Masque of Argonian Vile SSE|Masque of Argonian Vile SSE]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Masque of Clavicus Vile for Beast Race SE|Masque of Clavicus Vile for Beast Race SE]]
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=== 07-Sounds and 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}}:Dragons Shout with Voice Update - SSE|Dragons Shout with Voice Update - SSE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Audio Overhaul - Immersive Sounds Integration|Audio Overhaul - Immersive Sounds Integration]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Immersive Sounds - Compendium|Immersive Sounds - Compendium]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Regional Sounds Expansion|Regional Sounds Expansion]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Reverb Interior Sounds Expansion|Reverb Interior Sounds Expansion]]
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=== 08-Character Appearance ===
=== 08-Character Appearance ===
{{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]]
{{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'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Coverkhajiits|Coverkhajiits]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Lucien Lachance AE|Lucien Lachance AE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:FAR - Forgotten Argonian Roots|Forgotten Argonian Roots]]
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=== 09-Fixes  ===
=== 09-Fixes  ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Don't Push Me Around|Don't Push Me Around]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fires and Embers Clipping Fix|Fires and Embers Clipping Fix]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Navigator_-_Navmesh_Fixes|Navigator - Navmesh Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Navigator_-_Navmesh_Fixes|Navigator - Navmesh Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Raven Rock - Fix Exit on Horseback|Raven Rock - Fix Exit on Horseback]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Robber's Gorge Fixes|Robber's Gorge Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Soft Shadows|Soft Shadows]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SB - Fixed Windhelm Entrance|SB - Fixed Windhelm Entrance]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vanilla Landscape Corrections|Vanilla Landscape Corrections]] | Replaces [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]]


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Replaced'''}}}}
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:I'm Walkin' Here|I'm Walkin' Here]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:I'm walkin' here NG|I'm walkin' here NG]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Deadly Spell Impacts Transparency Fix for ENB|Deadly Spell Impacts Transparency Fix for ENB]] | No longer needed since SSE ENB v0.484
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Raven Rock - Fix Exit on Horseback|Raven Rock - Fix Exit on Horseback]] | This is now fixed by the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch|USSEP]]
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=== 11-Gameplay-AI and Combat  ===
=== 11-Gameplay-AI and Combat  ===
: No changes
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Faction Fixes SE|Faction Fixes SE]] | This mod is no longer supported and is known to cause issues that bake into saves
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Unequip Quiver SE|Unequip Quiver SE]] | This is now redundant with the addition of [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Immersive Equipment Displays|Immersive Equipment Displays]] added under 13-Gameplay-Immersion
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=== 13-Gameplay-Immersion  ===
=== 13-Gameplay-Immersion  ===
: No changes
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Immersive Equipment Displays|Immersive Equipment Displays]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Simple Dual Sheath|Simple Dual Sheath]]
 
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Torches Ignite Oil|Torches Ignite Oil]] | This mod was discovered to be redundant
 
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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]]
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=== 15-Gameplay-Skills and Perks ===
=== 15-Gameplay-Skills and Perks ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
: No changes
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Skill Uncapper AE|Skyrim Skill Uncapper AE]]
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=== 16-Interface  ===
=== 16-Interface  ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:HD Local Map|HD Local Map]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Oxygen Meter 2|Oxygen Meter 2]] | Replaces [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Oxygen Meter|Oxygen Meter]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Informed Mail Delivery|Informed Mail Delivery]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Stay At The System Page NG|Stay At The System Page NG]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Oxygen Meter|Oxygen Meter]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Quest Journal Fix for SkyUI|Quest Journal Fix for SkyUI]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Show Player In Menu|Show Player In Menu]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Character Sheet|Skyrim Character Sheet]]


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Replaced'''}}}}
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Whose Quest Is It Anyway|Who's Quest Is It Anyway]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Whose Quest is it Anyway NG|Whose Quest is it Anyway NG]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Oxygen Meter|Oxygen Meter]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Oxygen Meter 2|Oxygen Meter 2]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Viewable Faction Ranks|Viewable Faction Ranks]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Character Sheet|Skyrim Character Sheet]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:QUI|QUI]] | This mod is no longer supported and was partly broken by the game v1.6.1170 update.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Yes Im Sure|Yes I'm Sure]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Yes Im Sure NG|Yes I'm Sure NG]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SkyUI SE - Flashing Savegames Fix|SkyUI SE - Flashing Savegames Fix]] | Redundant with the addition of [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Quest Journal Fix for SkyUI|Quest Journal Fix for SkyUI]]
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Moon_and_Star|Moon and Star]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Moon_and_Star|Moon and Star]]


{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}<br>
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Hearthfire Extended|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.
The following were dropped, because they don't add anything of substance to the game.
::*: {{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.''}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Helarchen_Creek|Helarchen Creek]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Oakwood|Oakwood]]
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=== 18-Lighting and Weather  ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}<br>
The following three mods effectively replace [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Wonders of Weather|Wonders of Weather]] without the script overhead associated with WoW.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Rainbows Remade|Rainbows Remade]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Shooting Stars SE|Shooting Stars SE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Splashes of Storms|Splashes of Storms]]


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Helarchen_Creek|Helarchen Creek]] - the mod doesn't add anything of substance to the game, mainly a generic location.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Wonders of Weather|Wonders of Weather]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Oakwood|Oakwood]] - the mod doesn't add anything of substance to the game, mainly a generic location.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WoW Dragon Mounds CTD Fix|WoW Dragon Mounds CTD Fix]]
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=== 18-Lighting and Weather ===
{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
: No changes
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Lighting and Weather|Step Patch - Lighting and Weather]] | Also see [[/Step_Patch_Masters|'''''Step Patch Masters''''']]
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=== 19-Utilities  ===
=== 19-Utilities  ===
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ACMOS Road Generator|ACMOS Road Generator]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:No Grass In Objects|No Grass In Objects]]
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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'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Hearthfires Extended and Creation Club Fishing Patch|Hearthfires Extended and Creation Club Fishing Patch]]
{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
{{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, removing ''Realistic Boat Bobbing - Oakwood''
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Realistic Boat Bobbing Patch Hub|Realistic Boat Bobbing Patch Hub]] | Updated instructions - Added ''Realistic Boat Bobbing - Bring Out Your Dead Patch''
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Conflict Resolution|Step Patch - Conflict Resolution]] | Also see [[/Step_Patch_Masters|'''''Step Patch Masters''''']]
 
{{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 Masters ====
The following are masters to the Step Patches. Changes 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}} are indicated using green (added), red (removed), or unchanged (no color). The vanilla DLC and CC plugins are excluded, because all are required:
'''Step Patch - Conflict Resolution'''
* unofficial skyrim special edition patch.esp
* Worldspace Transition Tweaks - Skyrim To Solstheim.esp
* RealisticWaterTwo - Resources.esm
* Better Dynamic Snow SE - DisableRefs.esm
* SimpleChildren.esp
* dD - Enhanced Blood Main LITE.esp
* Audio Overhaul Skyrim.esp
* Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp
* Book Covers Skyrim.esp
* Relationship Dialogue Overhaul.esp
* cutting room floor.esp
* AI Overhaul.esp
* hearthfireextended.esp
* Embers XD.esp
* Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul.esp
* At Your Own Pace - College of Winterhold.esp
* AcousticTemplateFixes.esp
* Cathedral Landscapes.esp
* Better Stealth AI for Followers.esp
* EVE - Savos Aren's Regrets Restored.esp
* DeadlySpellImpacts.esp
* Elemental_Staffs.esp
* EVE - Ghost Mechanics and Shaders Restored.esp
* Frost Meshes Patch.esp
* IHSS.esp
* imp_helm_legend.esp
* Realistic AI Detection 3 - Medium Interior, Medium Exterior.esp
* SPTConsistentOlderPeopleSE.esp
* Trade & Barter.esp
* Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim.esp
* alternate start - live another life.esp
* RealisticWaterTwo.esp
* Atlas Map Markers.esp
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{{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Cathedral_Weathers_and_Seasons_Unofficial_Update|Cathedral Weathers and Seasons Unofficial Update]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Cathedral_Weathers_and_Seasons_Unofficial_Update|Cathedral Weathers and Seasons Unofficial Update]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Rudy fix for Splashes of Storms and ENB|Rudy fix for Splashes of Storms and ENB]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step SkyrimSE ENB|Step SkyrimSE ENB]]
{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Post-Processing|Step Patch - Post Processing]] | Also see [[/Step_Patch_Masters|'''''Step Patch Masters''''']]

Latest revision as of 17:44, September 6, 2024

SkyrimSE:2.3/changelog

< All SkyrimSE changelogs | SkyrimSE:2.3 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 2.3 build date.
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NOTE

Upgrading from 2.2.0? Review the 2.2.0 Post-Release Changes to ensure things are ready for the upgrade to 2.3. Then use this changelog to update the remainder of the build.

Post-Release Changes

Guide

Mods

End of Post-Release Changes

Highlights

A new game is recommended but if continuing a 2.2.0 playthrough, it's important to use the clean save procedure to ensure things will work as well as can be expected in 2.3. Always create a new MO instance from the previous build, and upgrade the new instance. This preserves the 2.2.0 build if things don't work out.

  • Upgraded guide and modlist to exclusively support the latest game runtime, v1.6.1170 with the Anniversary Upgrade
    • Contributed the v1.6.1170 cleaning data to the LOOT masterlist, including all relevant Creation Club (CC) Anniversary Upgrade masters
    • Modified guide instructions for cleaning the updated vanilla masters based upon the updated LOOT masterlist
  • Moved from BethINI to BethINI Pie for game configuration file (INI) management
  • Added Grass Cache Helper NG and No Grass In Objects with updated instructions to generate the grass cache
  • Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes was dropped, because it has continued to grow beyond its original scope, overlapping with other mods, and increasing the challenge of maintaining the Step Patches. Step (TechAngel85) instead created Vanilla Landscape Corrections, which will simplify maintenance with it's narrow scope throughout its continuing development.
  • Removed Faction Fixes, since it has reported issues, is no longer maintained, and posts/bugs pages are disabled on Nexus
  • Replaced Wonders of Weather (WoW) with a mod assemblage that provides the WoW effects without the associated script-overload problems
  • Updated all Step patches and added leveled-list patches to support optional use of CCOR, CACO, and WACCF

Step ENB

  • Increased ambient light outdoors in the day to lighten the overly-dark shadows
  • Increased ambient light in interiors to prevent 'blackout' in some caves.

Guide-Level Changes

  • Added instructions for generating the grass cache, which is now as simple as can be with the addition of Grass Cache Helper NG and No Grass In Objects. This also saves a huge download and maintenance of a static grass cache that may not work for those that choose to use the Step build as an extensible foundation.
  • Moved the Step ENB instructions into a dedicated mod under 21-Post-Processing and rearranged related instructions
  • Improved information relating to the Step patches both in the guide and on the Step CR Patch mod page
  • Added to and updated the Mod Configuration Menu recommendations
  • Improved the mod table legend and added links to that under each ModGroup
  • Improved guide clarity, flow, and articulation with mod instructions

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 - mod was removed (remove these mods)

01-Tools

No changes

02-Extenders

Added

03-Resources

Dropped

04-Foundation

Added

Updated

  • Particle Patch | Now using the plugin, since it no longer contains cell edits

Dropped

05-Animation and Physics

No changes

06-Models and Textures

Added

Dropped

07-Sounds and Music

Added

08-Character Appearance

Dropped

09-Fixes

Added

Dropped

10-Gameplay-General

No changes

11-Gameplay-AI and Combat

Dropped

12-Gameplay-Economy

No changes

13-Gameplay-Immersion

Added

Dropped

14-Gameplay-Quests

No changes

15-Gameplay-Skills and Perks

No changes

16-Interface

Added

Dropped

17-Locations

Added

Dropped
The following were dropped, because they don't add anything of substance to the game.

18-Lighting and Weather

Added
The following three mods effectively replace Wonders of Weather without the script overhead associated with WoW.

Dropped

Updated

19-Utilities

Added

20-Patches

Updated

21-Post-Processing

Added

Updated

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