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== Post-Release Changes ==
== Post-Release Changes ==
===Guide===
===Guide===
* Updated xLODGen settings to reflect "Bake normal-maps" ticked for all LOD levels instead of just LOD32.
* Added some clarification about using a game backup as an alternative method for restoring the original vanilla masters after cleaning.
* Added some clarification about using a game backup as an alternative method for restoring the original vanilla masters after cleaning.
* 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 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.
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===Mods===
===Mods===
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Redesigned WIP|Skyrim Redesigned WIP]] - Two files need to be moved.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:HD Stone Quarry and Clay Deposit|HD Stone Quarry and Clay Deposit]] - Ignore the Majestic Mountains Patch Optional File.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Whiterun Mesh Fixes|Whiterun Mesh Fixes]] - Hide '''''wrblacksmithbase.nif'''''
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:No Grass In Objects|No Grass In Objects]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vanilla Landscape Corrections|Vanilla Landscape Corrections]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Static Mesh Improvement Mod|SMIM]] - Also install the Optional File.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Embers XD/2.3|Embers XD]] - Step no longer recommends the ''Vanilla Campsite Rocks'' option. Also, the ''Glow Maps for ENB'' option should NOT be ticked.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project|CoMAP]] - We now recommend hiding ''Atlas Map Markers.json'' so that the version provided with [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Atlas Map Markers SE - Updated with MCM|Atlas Map Markers SE - Updated with MCM]] is used.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fixed Mesh Lighting/2.3|Fixed Mesh Lighting]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:More Lights for ENB - Blood Splatter Fix|More Lights for ENB - Blood Splatter Fix]] - ''Bthardamz'' and ''Deathbells and Nirnroots'' were changed to UNticked under '''Installation Options''' as they should have been after dropping those Rudy HQ mods.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Splashes_of_Storms|Splashes of Storms]] - Added suggestion to separate the config file
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Relighting_Skyrim_-_SSE/2.3|Relighting Skyrim]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Improved_Traps|Improved Traps]] - Install the Misc File as a separate mod for independent version tracking.
* Modified instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Kryptopyrs Patch Hub/2.3|kryptopyrs Patch Hub]] - Added ''Metallurgy - Ingots and Ore HD'' to be selected manually in the CCOR section of the FOMOD
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Kryptopyrs Patch Hub/2.3|kryptopyrs Patch Hub]] - The FOMOD automated installer will be used going forward.
* Updated Nexus files for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Conflict Resolution/2.3|Step Patch - Conflict Resolution]] - Updated the main Step CR Patch as well as the CACO (2.3.1.CACO), CCOR (2.3.2.CCOR), TCIY (2.3.1.TCIY), and WACCF (2.3.2.WACCF) CR patches. This increments the current version of the file and the guide to 2.3.5.
*: {{Fc|salmon|'''''NOTE:''' The 2.3.5+ update requires re-installation of [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Kryptopyrs Patch Hub/2.3|kryptopyrs Patch Hub]] according to the new FOMOD instructions. Since the FOMOD will now provide many of the ESL-flagged patches that had been incorporated into the Step Patches, the corresponding records were REMOVED from the 2.3.5+ Step Patches.''}}
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Unofficial High Definition Audio Project|Unofficial High Definition Audio Project]] - Change LOOT Group to "Creation Club" for proper sorting.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Powerofthrees Tweaks/2.3|Powerofthree's Tweaks]] - In <code>SKSE\Plugins\po3_Tweaks.ini</code>, the default value, <code>Validate Screenshot Location = true</code> can be kept, since the updated version of this mod will honor the BethINI Pie screenshot path setting.
* Updated recommendations for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Thieves Guild Requirements SE/2.3|Thieves Guild Requirements]] - Updated instructions for use with the 2.3.4 Step CR Patch
* Updated Nexus files for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Conflict Resolution/2.3|Step Patch - Conflict Resolution]] - Updated the main Step CR Patch as well as the CCOR (2.3.1.CCOR) and WACCF (2.3.1.WACCF) CR patches. This increments the current version of the file and the guide to 2.3.4.
*: {{Fc|salmon|'''''NOTE:''' The 2.3.4+ update expects the '''''Thieves Guild Reformation - Taking Care of Business''''' Optional File from [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Thieves Guild Requirements SE/2.3|Thieves Guild Requirements]]''.}}
*: {{Fc|salmon|'''''NOTE:''' The 2.3.4+ update is mandatory for use with the latest [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch|USSEP]] v4.3.3.''}}
* Updated Nexus file for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Lighting and Weather|Step Patch - Lighting and Weather]] - This increments the current version of the file to 2.3.2.LW.
* Updated the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step SkyrimSE ENB|Step ENB presets]] - Improved [WATER] effects
* Updated recommendations for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Smart NPC Potions - Enemies Use Potions and Poisons|Smart NPC Potions]] - v1.11 is recommended.
* Updated FOMOD instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Particle Patch|Particle Patch]]
* Updated FOMOD instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Particle Patch|Particle Patch]]
* Updated FOMOD instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project|CoMAP]]
* Updated FOMOD instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project|CoMAP]]
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* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project|CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project]]
* 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}}: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]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fires and Embers Clipping Fix|Fires and Embers Clipping Fix]]


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=== 20-Patches  ===
=== 20-Patches  ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Moon and Star - CC Consistency and Immersion Tweaks|Moon and Star - CC Consistency and Immersion Tweaks]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Moon and Star - Cleaned Fixed and ESMed|Moon and Star - Cleaned Fixed and ESMed]]
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{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{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, removing ''Realistic Boat Bobbing - Oakwood''

Latest revision as of 23:15, March 12, 2025

SkyrimSE:2.3/changelog

< All SkyrimSE changelogs | SkyrimSE:2.3 Guide

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NOTE

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

Added

Updated

21-Post-Processing

Added

Updated

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