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<b>MIME</b>
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= About BBSTEP =
<b>INSTRUCTION OVERVIEWS</b>
This is my personal (WIP) STEP setup, designed (hopefully) with a minimal amount of mods and little to no impact on performance, while expanding the existing game, improving gameplay and increasing immersion.
*[https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/MIME:TES5Edit TES5Edit]
*[https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/MIME:LOOT LOOT]
*[https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/MIME:MCM MCM Config]


{{Fs|1.2em|{{Fc|white|NOTE: If you happen to stumble onto this page, <b>don't proceed unless you know what you're doing</b>!}} }} (because I don't)
<b>MOD INDEXES</b>
*[https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/MIME:Compatibility Mod Compatibility Patches]
*[https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/MIME:Abbreviations Mod Abbreviations]


== ==
<br>
{{Fs|1.2em|{{Fc|white|NOTE: This guide assumes <b>all DLCs except the Hi-Resolution DLC are installed!</b>}} }}
= STEP 1 =
<div style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; font-size:1.4em; font-weight:500; border-style:solid; border-bottom-width:3px; border-color:rgb(200,100,20); padding-bottom:10px; overflow:hidden;">Pre-Installation Setup</div>
== 1.A.  Install Steam & Skyrim ==
{{Fs|1.2em|{{Fc|white|Detailed Information -->}} [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_Installation Skyrim Installation Guide]}}<br>
==== Security Settings ====
Since User Account Control can prevent some tools from working correctly, it is recommended to edit the security settings of your skyrim directory to give Users full control. To do this:
#Find your skyrim directory (normally located in <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\</code>).
#Right-click the skyrim folder and select ''Properties''.
#Go to the ''Security'' tab and click ''Edit...''
#Highlight ''Users (<username>\Users)'' in the top panel.
#In the bottom panel, under the ''Allow'' column for ''Full Control'', check the checkbox and click ''Apply''.
#Click ''OK'' and ''OK'' and you're done.
== 1.B.  Skyrim Launcher Options ==
{{Fs|1.2em|{{Fc|white|Detailed Information -->}} [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_Launcher Skyrim Launcher Guide] }}<br>
As a quick-start to installing STEP, simply launch Skyrim from Steam to initialize the auto-detection process, accept the preset, and continue to 1.C. {{Fc|white|Make certain that the preset Antialiasing is no greater than 4x (4 samples); otherwise, keep the preset.}} This is a conservative preset that will facilitate a smooth game once STEP is configured initially according to this guide (i.e., what does not tax performance now may be burdensome later). More extensive INI tweaking can be done after STEP is set up and verified as running smoothly.
== 1.C.  Install Utilities ==
:{{Fc|#E6B69E|{{#show:Category:ModSection_B|?SectionDescription}} }}
{{Fs|1.3em|{{Fc|white|This guide uses [http://wiki.step-project.com/Mod_Organizer Mod Organizer].}} }}
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1334 Mod Organizer]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Mod_Organizer#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://loot.github.io/ LOOT]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[LOOT#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25859 TES5Edit]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[TES5Edit#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1840 Wrye Bash]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Wrye_Bash#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|}
== 1.D.  INI Tweaks ==
{{Fs|1.2em|{{Fc|white|Detailed Information -->}} [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_INIs Skyrim INI Guide] }}<br>
As in the previous section above, {{Fc|white|it is highly recommended that no other INI settings be configured at this point}}, because the conservative presets are a good starting point for accommodating a performance-friendly initial STEP setup. The detailed INI guide can be referenced once a stable setup is verified after completing this guide.
{{Fs|1.3em|{{Fc|white|The following INI tweaks are recommended for all users}} }} and affect gameplay without impacting performance.
Using the Tools > [Configurator] tool prevents any editing mistakes. Open the tool, click [Basic] to get the Advanced options, and choose the applicable section from the combobox. Then find the applicable setting and alter as indicated below. Click the [Save] button after each change and close the dialog when finished.
===1.D.1.  Skyrim INI===
Each of the following entries can be pasted directly into the INI (if editing manually). The entry descriptions are commented, so they will not be interpreted by the game at startup. Alternatively, these descriptions can be omitted.
<pre>
[General]
sIntroSequence=    ;Disables the intro sequence for a faster startup
fFlickeringLightDistance=8192    ;Helps prevent lighting pop-in
</pre>
<pre>
[Display]
;Improves shadow changes as the sun moves through the sky
fSunShadowUpdateTime=0.25    ;Transition time of sun-shadow movement
fSunUpdateThreshold=1.5    ;Time between sun-shadow movement
</pre>
<pre>
[Actor]
fVisibleNavmeshMoveDist=12288.0000    ;allows arrows to hit objects as far as the appear to fly.
</pre>
===1.D.2. SkyrimPrefs INI===
<pre>
[Display]
iMaxAnisotropy = 0    ;Anisotropic Filtering - set this to zero, as it should be controlled via the graphics driver.
iPresentInterval = 0    ;disable vsync! - vsync should be handled in enblocal.ini (see ENBoost mod instructions)
</pre>
<pre>
[Controls]
bMouseAcceleration=0    ;Disable mouse acceleration
</pre>
= STEP 2 =
<div style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; font-size:1.4em; font-weight:500; border-style:solid; border-bottom-width:3px; border-color:rgb(200,100,20); padding-bottom:10px; overflow:hidden;">Mod Installation</div>
<br />
{{Notice|size=95|Consider the following while installing mods:
* {{Fc|#e6b69e|Mods should be installed in the order that they are listed to ensure that mods further down the list overwrite those occurring before them. This is necessary to ensure the desired in-game effect. Mods are otherwise listed in alphabetical order within each section, and any deviations from this are purposeful to achieve the desired outcome.}}
* {{Fc|#96b6ce|To achieve the best results, “Loose files” (non-BSA) versions of mods should be used when available.  If a "loose files" version is not available, simply use the BSA version. '''DO NOT''' extract BSAs unless specifically instructed to do so in the installation instructions!}}
* {{Fc|#e6b69e|Always install plugins (ESPs/ESMs) unless otherwise noted. If there are not any notes associated with a particular mod, then all options fit the STEP mandate. The notes only provide instructions where necessary; otherwise, STEP encourages user customization.}}
* {{Fc|#96b6ce|Unless otherwise stated, follow LOOT's advice with regards to mod cleaning.}}
}}
== 2.A. LOOT Sorting ==
At any time during the mod installation process [http://wiki.step-project.com/LOOT LOOT] should be used to sort plugin load order before stopping to benchmark and test Skyrim. This is necessary to ensure proper plugin priority order (load order), which can have a dramatic impact on the game (or at worst cause a CTD).
# Launch [http://wiki.step-project.com/LOOT LOOT] via Mod Organizer by clicking on the "Sort" button or directly from the executables drop-down menu.
# Examine the [http://wiki.step-project.com/LOOT LOOT] output carefully and look for any alerts or warnings and address each. The Plugins tab in MO (on the right side of the MO window) is where plugins can be activated/deactivated and sorted (either drag and drop or use Ctrl + Up/Down arrow keys to sort).
{{Notice Small|[http://wiki.step-project.com/LOOT LOOT] must be run prior to launching the game every time a mod is installed which adds one or more plugins.|1}}
== 2.B. Clean the Bethesda Master Files ==
To remove errors in the Bethesda master files, STEP recommends that they be cleaned with [http://wiki.step-project.com/TES5Edit TES5Edit]. This ensures maximum stability and compatibility within the Skyrim modding experience.<br />
*Clean Update.esm, Dawnguard.esm, HearthFires.esm and Dragonborn.esm in the following manner:
#Clean the .esm.
#*Run [http://wiki.step-project.com/TES5Edit TES5Edit] through [http://wiki.step-project.com/Mod_Organizer Mod Organizer].
#*Right-click the list of plugins and choose {{fc|white|''Select None''}}.
#*Double-click the .esm.
#*Wait for the {{fc|white|''Background Loader: finished''}} message in the right panel, and then right-click the .esm and select {{fc|white|''Apply Filter For Cleaning''}}.
#*Wait for the {{fc|white|''[Filtering done]''}} message in the right panel, and then right-click the .esm and select {{fc|white|''Remove "Identical to Master" records''}}. If the ''Warning!'' prompt pops up, click ''Yes, I'm absolutely sure''.
#*Wait for the {{fc|white|''[Removing "Identical to Master" records done]''}} message, and then right-click the .esm and select {{fc|white|''Undelete and Disable References''}}.
#*Wait for the {{fc|white|''[Undeleting and Disabling References done]''}} message, and then click the {{fc|white|[X]}} to exit the program
#*At the prompt, make sure the .esm is checked and click {{fc|white|OK}}.
#After cleaning, there shall be files in Overwrite (essentially a fake mod located at the bottom of the left pane if sorted by priority ascending) created by TES5Edit.
#*Right-click Overwrite and select Create Mod
#*Name it TES5Edit Backups and click OK. This will create a new mod listing in the left pane for the TES5Edit Backups useful if the changes failed to be successful.
#*Each subsequent time TES5Edit is used to edit a file, open Overwrite and drag the TES5Edit Backups back to this mod. This will keep them in an organized and safe location. The files have no impact on the game.
#*Right-click the TES5Edit Backups mod and select ''Ignore Missing Data'' to remove the red X [[File:Big_Red_X_MO.png]] flag.
*After that, repeat the process once more for Dawnguard.esm, but don't {{fc|white|''Undelete and Disable References''}} (unnecessary).
== 2.C.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_C|?SectionLabel}} ==
:{{Fc|#E6B69E|{{#show:Category:ModSection_C|?SectionDescription}} }}
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://skse.silverlock.org/ Skyrim Script Extender]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Skyrim Script Extender#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/38649 ENBoost]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[ENBoost#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]] Leave <b>EnableVSync=false</b> if you don't care about screen tearing.
|}
== 2.D.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_D|?SectionLabel}} ==
:{{Fc|#E6B69E|{{#show:Category:ModSection_D|?SectionDescription}} }}
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31982 Distant Decal Fix]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19 Unofficial Skyrim Patch]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23491 Unofficial Dawnguard Patch]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25127 Unofficial Hearthfire Patch]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31083 Unofficial Dragonborn Patch]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23793 Appropriately Attired Jarls]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/7416 Bowlegged Jump Fix]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24020 Brawl Bugs Patch]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Brawl_Bugs_Patch#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/43053 Clothing and Clutter Fixes]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <i>Clothing and Clutter Fixes - LEGENDARY</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19730 Consistent Older People]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <i>Consistent Older People All NPCs CRF BOYD Compatible</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/50447 Cultist Mask Decapitation Fix]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/47327 Cutting Room Floor]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30947 Dead Body Collision]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36125 Double Cursor Fix]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19389 Fast Travel Timescale Fix]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14884 Fuz Ro D-oh]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Fuz_Ro_D-oh#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23390 Guard Dialogue Overhaul]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Do <b>NOT</b> clean with TES5Edit. ITMs/UDRs are intended by the author for the mod to work correctly.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/15927 Improved Closefaced Helmets]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Improved_Closefaced_Helmets#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/34108 Ragdoll Paralysis]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Only install the <i>Paralyze</i> Miscellaneous file.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17202 SKSE-Elys-AltF4]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/32505 Skyrim Project Optimization]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <i>Skyrim Project Optimization - Full Version</i>. <b>Select only the Data folder</b>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14559 Smart Souls]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Smart_Souls#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/34612 Trade and Barter]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | STEP Recommends: Download and install the Hearthfire version of the mod and activate the .esp, but do not click "start mod" in the MCM options.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/34093 Weapons and Armor Fixes]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Weapons_and_Armor_Fixes#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]. <b>Also select:</b> Compatibility Patches > Immersive Weapons.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49791 Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Complete_Crafting_Overhaul_Remade#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]. <b>Also install patches for:</b> <i>WAF True Weapons</i>, <i>Frostfall</i>, <i>Skyrim Immersive Creatures</i>. <b>Bash Tagging Required:</b> <i>Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp</i> (Names, Stats) [make sure Relev, Delev is unselected]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33959 Smithing Perks Overhaul Remade]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Select:</b> <b>DLC</b>: Dawnguard+Dragonborn; <b>Perk Tree</b>: Improved Vanilla Perk Tree
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33860 TheThirdRace Skill Overhaul]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Select:</b> <b>DLC</b>: Dawnguard+Dragonborn+Heartfires; <b>Skills</b>: select all
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28418 Stealth Skills Rebalanced]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <i>Stealth Skills Rebalanced_COMPLETE_BASIC</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/601 Realistic Ragdolls and Force]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <i>Realistic Force</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28202 Fires Hurt]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30 No More Blocky Faces]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>LOOT Rules:</b>
#*Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp <b>after</b> Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Ignore <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> for now. (4 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.E.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_E|?SectionLabel}} ==
:{{Fc|#E6B69E|{{#show:Category:ModSection_E|?SectionDescription}} }}
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27371 Better Dialogue Controls]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28170 Better MessageBox Controls]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31202 Disease Descriptions]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Select:</b> <b>Version</b>: Vanilla; <b>DLCs</b>: Dawnguard+Dragonborn
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4817 High Quality 3D Map]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | STEP recommends the <i>HQ3DMap - Meshes Hi-Res</i> and <i>HQ3DMap - Normals Original</i> (1k) main files. Do not install any of the textures.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3222 Immersive HUD]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/21265 Lore-Based Loading Screens]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/95 Main Font Replacement]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <i>Fertigo Pro Font</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624 RaceMenu]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863 SkyUI]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/2317 Smaller Cursor]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <i>Consistent Older People All NPCs CRF BOYD Compatible</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/32380 Unknown Enchants]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Select:</b> <b>DLCs</b>: Dawnguard+Dragonborn
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/21587 Character Creation Overhaul]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Character Creation Overhaul 1_3_2</i>, then <b>merge</b> with <i>Character Creation Overhaul 1_4_0 BETA</i>. <b>SKIP THE INCOMPLETE "OPTIONAL TRAITS MENU" in game.</b>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1810 Hardcore Compass Mod]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install '''Version 3'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29512 Swift Potion Reborn]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/48375 Take Notes - Journal of the Dragonborn]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/32060 Think To Yourself Messages]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Also install <i>TTYM - Frostfall Module</i>.
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Clean <b>CCO - Permanent Birthsigns.esp</b>. (24 UDR)
#*Ignore <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> for now. (4 ITM)
#*Ignore <b>TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp</b> for now. (2 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.F.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_F|?SectionLabel}} ==
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{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40564 SkyFalls and SkyMills]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Select:</b> <b>DLCs</b>: All; Leave the rest to <b>Default</b>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655 Static Mesh Improvement Mod]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Select:</b> Lite with Dragonborn DLC. Also install <i>SMIM Update to 1-73 from 1-72</i>. Move <i>SMIM-FarmhouseFlickeringFix.esp</i> to Optional ESPs.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 A Quality World Map]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | STEP recommends the <i>Hi-Res Quality World Map - Main Roads</i> optional file and <i>DO NOT install Clear Map Add-on.</i>
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Ignore <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> for now. (4 ITM)
#*Ignore <b>TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp</b> for now. (2 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.G.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_G|?SectionLabel}} ==
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{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/54523 Stalhrim of Skyrim-Fixes]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install 512 and custom opacity.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/436 HiRes Legible Road Signs]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | STEP recommends only installing the HiRes Road Signs Version 3 Worn Text optional file.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33393 Point the Way]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/22959 Nernies City and Village Expansion]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Nernies City and Village Expansion v1_25_loosefiles</i> and <i>Nernies City and Village Expansion Quick Patch to v1_26</i>. <b>Do not install</b> <i>NerniesOptionalFiles</i> folder or <i>NerniesCityandVillageExpansion.esp</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcrkqobdrdyiuzl/REGS%20v3.3%20-%20Cities.rar REGS - Cities]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/48855 Better City Entrances]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Better City Entraces - All in One</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14087 Better Docks]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Better Docks - REGS Compatible Version</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/50336 Dawn of Riften]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/43701 Dawn of Windhelm]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8333/ Expanded Winterhold Destruction Ruins]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/21374 Understone Keep Fountains and Rubble]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13608 Expanded Towns and Cities]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <i>ETaC - Complete</i>: <b>Version:</b> Complete - No Inns; <b>Textures:</b> Optional; <i>ETaC - Complete Patches</i>: <b>Options:</b> Better Fast Travel, Expanded Winterhold Ruins, Falskaar, Static Mesh Improvement Mod; <b>No Snow/SMIM:</b> SMIM ONLY (new textures optional)
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33162 Immersive Settlements]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Only install:</b> <i>meshes</i> (folder), <i>textures</i> (folder), <i>Immersive Orc Strongholds.esp</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31582 Raven Rock Expanded]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/41580 High Hrothgar Overhaul]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36849 Immersive College of Winterhold]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Select:</b> <b>Official DLCs</b>: Dawnguard-Dragonborn Patch
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30086 More Immersive Dawnguard Entrance]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>LOOT Rule:</b> BetterDGEntrance.esp AFTER Oblivion Gates v3 without Markers - Skyrim + Dawnguard DLC.esp
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13632 Nightingale Hall Restored]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25029 Realistic Room Rental Enhanced]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>RealisticRoomRental-Enhanced</i>. Do not install any patches.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52296 Unique Border Gates]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>UniqueBorderGates-All</i>, <i>UniqueBorderGates-All-MoreImmersiveDawnguardEntrance</i>, <i>UniqueBorderGates-All-PointTheWay</i> and <i>UniqueBorderGates-All-ShadowOfMorrowind</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/15508 Better Fast Travel - Carriages and Ships - Overhauled]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Better Fast Travel v3.76 - BSA - Hearthfires</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24282 Drinking Fountains of Skyrim]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51330 Hearthfire Chimneys]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Hearthfire Chimneys for Expanded Towns and Cities</i> and <i>Hearthfire Chimneys for Falskaar</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/46693 Provincial Courier Service]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/37994 Falskaar]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25704 Wyrmstooth]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Do not install:</b> <i>Wyrmstooth.ini</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/35789 Shadow of Morrowind]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1111 Pure Waters]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>0_Pure Waters 4-7 Legendary</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52423 Pure Weather]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>1_Pure Weather Legendary- Realism</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [https://www.dropbox.com/s/4c8srbies1ft747/REGS%20v3.4.2%20-%20Patches.rar REGS - Patches]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Select:</b> <b>Patches</b>: Cutting Room Floor Patch; <b>Replacers</b>: Better Dawnguard Entrance, Dawn of Windhelm, Raven Rock Expanded
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>LOOT Rules:</b>
#*BetterDGEntrance.esp <b>after</b> Oblivion Gates v3 without Markers - Skyrim + Dawnguard DLC.esp
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Clean <b>Immersive Orc Strongholds.esp</b> (8 ITM; <b>not reported by LOOT</b>)
#*Clean <b>NerniesCityandVillageExpansion.esp</b> (205 ITM; <i>174 ITM reported by LOOT</i>)
#*Ignore <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> for now. (4 ITM)
#*Ignore <b>TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp</b> for now. (2 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.H.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_H|?SectionLabel}} ==
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{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4955 83Willows 101BugsHD]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Lower resolution
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/944 Better Beast Races]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Lite
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/11555 Birds and Flocks]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install Hearthfire Edition Cleaned. TES5Edit Cleaning Required (48 ITM)
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/22522 Female Vampires Have Fangs]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Clean <b>BirdsHFclean.esp</b> (48 ITM)
#*Ignore <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> for now. (4 ITM)
#*Ignore <b>TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp</b> for now. (2 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.I.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_I|?SectionLabel}} ==
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{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/21922 Dawnguard Crossbow Bolts Visualized]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/5711 Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://wiki.step-project.com/Closer_Quivers_and_Longer_Arrows#Recommendations Detailed instruction available]. <b>Options:</b> <b>Conversion of other mods</b>: <b>Select only: Immersive Weapons</b> (and anything else applicable).
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/15152 Elemental Staffs]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Elemental Staffs 1K Main Cleaned</i> main file and <i>04. Elemental Staffs High Performance Textures</i> optional file.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/6950 New Thinner Torch]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16438 Bandolier - Bags and pouches]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/22119 Bandolier - Dawnguard]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17805 Bandolier for NPCs]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Options:</b> Dawnguard Compatible - Balanced Chance; WIC + Cloaks of Skyrim; Balanced Costs and Carry Weight Bonuses - Dawnguard.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49195 Bandolier for NPCs Compatibility Patch]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13486 Winter is Coming]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Options:</b> Main Plugin; Main Cloaks Patch. Delete all plugins. Plugin is installed with CCOR instead.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12092 Cloaks of Skyrim]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Also install <i>Cloaks of Skyrim 1-2 Dawnguard</i>. Delete <i>cloaks.esp</i>. That plugin is installed with CCOR instead.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49791 CCO Supported versions of WIC and Cloaks]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>1nivWICCloaks.esp</i> from <i>Winter Is Coming - CCO Supported Version</i> and <i>Cloaks.esp</i> from <i>Cloaks of Skyrim - CCO Supported Version</i> into the respective mods.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27644 Immersive Weapons]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/44179 Lore Weapon Expansion]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install all main files and the optional Standard Resolution Textures. Delete <i>Lore Weapon Expansion.esp</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19733 Immersive Armors]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Delete <i>Hothtrooper44_Armor_Ecksstra.esp</i>. Turn off all item distribution in the in-game MCM menu
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/26230 JaySuS Swords]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>JaySuS_Swords_V14</i>. Delete all plugins. Turn off item distribution for Jaysus swords in Complete crafting overhaul remades MCM menu
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Ignore <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> for now. (4 ITM)
#*Ignore <b>TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp</b> for now. (2 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.J.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_J|?SectionLabel}} ==
:{{Fc|#E6B69E|{{#show:Category:ModSection_J|?SectionDescription}} }}
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/60 Enhanced Blood Textures]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Enhanced Blood Textures 3_5d</i>, <i>0 Dragonborn-Dawnguard Compatibility Patch</i>, <i>0 Skyrim Immersive Creatures_Compatibility Patch</i>, <i>512 Res Textures</i> and <i>Blurry Screen Blood</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/15506 Lightning During Thunder Storms]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Lightning_During_Thunder_Storms#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17214 No Spinning Death Animation]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>No Spinning Death Animation v1_1 MERGED main file</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12426 Running With Bows]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31899 Smaller Ice Spikes and Spear]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | STEP recommends the Smaller Ice Spike 50 optional file.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/6387 Skyrim Performance Plus]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Skyrim_Performance_Plus#Recommendations#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/55738 Enhanced Camera]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33296 Harvesting animation]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Ignore <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> for now. (4 ITM)
#*Ignore <b>TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp</b> for now. (2 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.K.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_K|?SectionLabel}} ==
:{{Fc|#E6B69E|{{#show:Category:ModSection_K|?SectionDescription}} }}
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19107 The 418th Step]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | STEP recommends "Snow Version".
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31087 Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Tenets Restored 1_3 - Performance Edition</i>. <b>Options:</b> High Performance.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10940 Pilgrim's Delight]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | STEP recommends "Legacy" version.
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Ignore <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> for now. (4 ITM)
#*Ignore <b>TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp</b> for now. (2 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.L.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_L|?SectionLabel}} ==
:{{Fc|#E6B69E|{{#show:Category:ModSection_L|?SectionDescription}} }}
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24805 Better Animal Footsteps]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Also install <i>Optional Pets of Skyrim cat patch</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12608 Better Horse Pain Sounds]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31039 IHSS-Improved Horse Steps]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1702 Immersive Thunder]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/5289 Improved Combat Sounds]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Also install <i>EnhancedBlood-ImprovedCombatSounds</i> optional file.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1117 Smooth Blade Draw and Sheathe]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | STEP recommends to install ADS during installation and all SBDS options.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27208 Ultra Realistic Bow Shoot Sounds]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31274 Ultra Realistic Crossbow Shoot Sounds]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51617 Smarter Combat Music]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Ignore <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> for now. (4 ITM)
#*Ignore <b>TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp</b> for now. (2 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.M.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_M|?SectionLabel}} ==
:{{Fc|#E6B69E|{{#show:Category:ModSection_M|?SectionDescription}} }}
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10753 Auto Unequip Ammo]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Auto_Unequip_Ammo#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14178 Bring Out Your Dead]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/9037 Clams Drop Pearls]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33562 Come together N Out of the way]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14950 Convenient Horses]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12254 Gildergreen Regrown]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29979 Lock Overhaul]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [[Lock_Overhaul#Recommendations|Detailed instructions available]]
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/746 No NPC Greetings]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Sligtly Reduced
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/18388 Kill Every NPC - Including Children]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Default installation.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/22369 Oblivion Gates]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | STEP recommends only installing the Dawnguard version main file. Use only one ESP; the "without markers" ESP is recommended. Move the other esp to Optional ESPs.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23906 Run For Your Lives]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/48195 Skyrim Coin Replacer Redux]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1175 Skyrim-Community-Uncapper]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/26359 The Choice is Yours]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Also install the Update and Dawnguard files. This mod has conflicts with Bring Out Your Dead. The STEP Patches address these conflicts.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/18465 The Paarthurnax Dilemma]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14157 Thieves Guild Requirements]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31799 Traps Make Noise]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Traps Make Noise and Are Dangerous</i> main file and <i>Mining Makes Noise_CCO Version</i> optional file.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27563 Wet and Cold]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31968 Wet and Cold - Ashes]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28235 When Vampires Attack]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Ignore <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> for now. (4 ITM)
#*Ignore <b>TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp</b> for now. (2 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.M.b  Gameplay Overhaul ==
:{{Fc|#E6B69E| Mods that significantly change the game mechanics. }}
==== 2.M.b.A NPC/Creature Additions ====
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12977 Immersive Patrols]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install only <i>Immersive Patrols Aggressive</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36334 Inconsequential NPCs]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install main file, <i>Cutting Room Floor Compatibility Patch</i> and <i>Enhancement Module 1.3e</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24913 Skyrim Immersive Creatures]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Options:</b> Both Mod Files.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17723 Birds of Skyrim]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Birds of Skyrim 065_LowerResolution_Loose files</i> file.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17424 Pets of Skyrim]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Pets of Skyrim 031</i> main file.
|}
==== 2.M.b.B Follower Extensions ====
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12933 Extensible Follower Framework]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Extensible Follower Framework v3-5-6</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16531 Better Stealth AI for Followers]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13530 Horse Branding]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25554 CS Tag and Track NPCs]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|}
==== 2.M.b.C Loot Adjustments ====
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/50740 Morrowloot 4E Edition]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>main file</i> and <i>Lore Weapon Expansion Patch</i>. Download the mesh fix from [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/44212 the original morrowloot]. Install into Morrowloot 4E Edition, untick <i>Morrowloot.esp</i>.
Bash Tagging Required: Morrowloot.esp (Delev, Relev). LOOT Rules: <i>Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp</i> <b>after</b> <i>Morrowloot.esp</i>, <i>Morrowloot.esp</i> <b>after</b> <i>Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49496 Scarcity - Less Loot Mod]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>You Hunger Realism Complete Edition</i>. <b>Only install:</b> Scarcity - Less loot mod.esp, Scarcity - 8x Loot Rarity.esp, Scarcity - 6x Merchant Item Rarity.esp.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49421 You Hunger]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>You Hunger Realism Complete Edition</i>. <b>Bash Tagging Required:</b> You Hunger.esp (Delev)
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16553 Harvest Overhaul]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Options:</b> <b>Harvest Overhaul</b>: Dragonborn and Dawnguard; <b>Harvest Overhaul Creatures</b>: Dawnguard and Dragonborn.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/32448 Dynamic Things]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|}
==== 2.M.b.D Deleveling ====
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://erkeilmods.altervista.org/skyrim/r-s-o/ E.R.S.O. – Erkeil’s Real Skyrim Overhaul ADVANCED]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Choose the following in the main installer: 8 - RUS-00 Main plus Dawnguard Dragonboard, 08.1 - ERSO MIRAAK, 08.2 - ERSO HARKON, 09 - Vendor Trainer Quest-giver protected USKP
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://erkeilmods.altervista.org/skyrim/r-s-o/ E.R.S.O. Encounters]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Extract "ERSO 09.2 - Radiance" and package it as a new archive using 7-zip. Install this new archive as a mod using Mod organizer. ERSO's mod can be hard to install using MO and this particular module has a BSA that doesn't get unpacked by MO if it isn't done this way (and you do unpack BSA's).
Using the main installer, choose: 18 - LAWE Hardcore (SUGGESTED), 29 - DPMO.
Bash Tagging Required: ERSO 18 - LAWE Hardcore.esp (Name, Stats), ERSO 29 - DPMO.esp (Name, Stats).
|}
==== 2.M.b.E Immersion ====
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/11163 Frostfall - Hypothermia Camping Survival]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51473 iNeed - Food Water and Sleep]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/32229 Realistic Humanoid Movement Speed]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <i>Install</i>Realistic Humanoid Movement Speed 1_03 With Horse speed modifiers</i>. Install the main file OR the optional.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52612 Real Shelter]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | <b>Options:</b> <b>Main Files</b>: Vanilla/Pure Weathers with DLC; <b>Optional Files</b>: Expanded Towns and Cities Patch.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51936 Sleep AnyWhere]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Main file only.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16901 Lore-Friendly Starting Stats and Encumbrance]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|}
==== 2.M.b.F Improved Content ====
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/37216 Civil War Overhaul]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/38448 College of Winterhold Entry Requirements]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/22650 Enhanced Skyrim Factions - The Companions Guild]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install FULL VERSION.
|}
==== 2.M.b.G New Quests ====
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/35841 Helgen Reborn]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49032 Spellmaking in Skyrim - The Last Altar]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/41754 Aethernautics- A Space Travel Mod]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | TES5Edit Cleaning Required: <i>Aethernautics.esp</i> (9 ITMs, 2 UDRs).
|}
==== 2.M.b.G Combat ====
{| class="steptable" |
! class="first" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Notes'''
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/2700 Duel - Combat Realism]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Use latest stable version (Avoid using the ALPHA version till the author gets a handle on his new archery module going).
[Duel v5/Deadly combat are both compatible alternatives but might break combat balance.] TES5Edit Cleaning Required: <i>Duel - Combat Realism.esp</i>
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12615 Locational Damage]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10906 The Dance of Death - A Killmove Mod]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | Install <i>Ultimate Edition</i>.
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14125 NPCs Use Ammo - All Bows]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|-
! class="core" |
| class="modname" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/50292 Yield 2dot0]
| style="border-bottom: 1px solid #666C71" |
|}
#If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, <b>Fix</b> it.
#Run LOOT and <b>Sort Plugins</b>.
#<b>LOOT Rules:</b>
#*Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp <b>after</b> Morrowloot.esp
#*Morrowloot.esp <b>after</b> Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
#<b>Clean</b> any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
#*Clean <b>Aethernautics.esp</b> (9 ITMs, 2 UDRs)
#*Clean <b>CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp</b> (4 ITM)
#*Clean <b>TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp</b> (2 ITM)
#Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported (do not clean plugins twice unless specified).
== 2.N.  {{#show:Category:ModSection_N|?SectionLabel}} ==
:{{Fc|#E6B69E|{{#show:Category:ModSection_N|?SectionDescription}} }}
{{ModTable|ModTableRow=
{{#ask:[[Version::{{PAGENAME}}]][[Section::N]]
|mainlabel=-
|format=template
|template=ModTable/Row
|named args=yes
|link=none
|?ModName
|?Section
|sort=OrderID
}}
}}
{{Benchmark}}
== 2.O. Launching STEP:Skyrim ==
Once all mods have been installed, run LOOT one final time to ensure the correct plugin order. When ready to play for the first time after a STEP install, be certain to either:
* Start a brand new character, or
* load the save game generated ''just after character creation'' if it exists, or
* load an existing character after [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Troubleshooting#Mods_and_Savegames clean saving] the relevant save game.
{{MO Note|It takes significantly longer to launch Skyrim from within MO than it does by using other means. Allow up to 3 minutes for Skyrim to launch before panicking ... launch time will be faster after the first launch in a given MO session (unless lots of mod-list changes are made).}}
= STEP 3 =
<div style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; font-size:1.4em; font-weight:500; border-style:solid; border-bottom-width:3px; border-color:rgb(200,100,20); padding-bottom:10px; overflow:hidden;">Tips & Troubleshooting Common Issues</div>
== 3.A.  Troubleshooting Common Problems ==
A heavily modded Skyrim can bring even a very powerful system to its knees.  Maximum visual quality is highly dependent upon total on-card graphics-dedicated video memory (VRAM), the number of GPUs, and monitor resolution. The goal should be to maintain 30 or more FPS on average without any noticeable stuttering.
=== 3.A.1. Failure to Launch ===
Skyrim still sometimes fails to launch, and the following are some of the most common causes and solutions:
* '''Improper load order''' - Run LOOT and examine the output. Plugins out of order or plugins with missing masters will cause this. LOOT will sort everything properly, but certain patches installed with certain mods included with STEP:Extended will not apply under a STEP:Core install, so these plugins need to be un-ticked in MO or WB plugin lists.
* '''Improper Bashed Patch''' - This can result from ticking options that are not explicitly mentioned in this guide, or it can result if the Bashed Patch was not rebuilt after a mod-list/order change.
* '''Bad INI settings''' - If Skyrim.ini or SkyrimPrefs.ini were edited in a way that was not described in [[#1.D._INI_Tweaks|STEP 1.D.]] (or if a fresh, default INI was not used as a baseline), certain settings can cause this issue. The quickest solution is to revisit that section and regenerate a fresh INI with the recommended settings.
<!--* '''Insufficient MemBlock2 Value''' - Although the default MemBlock2 value of 256 should be sufficient in skse.ini for [[Skyrim Memory Patch 3.0]], it is possible that a slight increase to something like 300 could fix this issue if all else fails.-->
=== 3.A.2. Crashes to Desktop (CTD) ===
There are unfortunately many reasons for CTDs just after launch or shortly thereafter, but if this guide was followed precisely, STEP mods should not be the cause. Following are some common causes and solutions.
* '''Improper Load Order''' - Run LOOT and examine the output as in the previous section.
* '''Missing Masters''' - If an active plugin is missing its dependent master, a CTD will occur immediately. To fix, either locate the missing master and add it in or deactivate the plugin missing its master.
** MO will show a red exclamation icon next to the plugin, while Wrye Bash will show a red checkbox next to the plugin.
* '''Improper Bashed Patch''' - See the previous section.
* '''Bad INI settings''' - Yep, see the previous section.
* '''Bad video settings or incompatible driver version''' - Revisit [[#1.E._Display_.26_Video_Card_Settings|STEP 1.E.]] and verify settings, back them down to 'performance' options, or update to the proper video driver.
* '''Windows environment issue''' - This is highly possible and unfortunately too difficult to prescribe any remotely ubiquitous solution other than restarting the computer and checking for conflicting processes (e.g., anti-virus/maleware). Google is a friend to all in need.
=== 3.A.3.  Semi-Invisible People, Objects or Misbehaving Walls ===
Following are some solutions:
* '''Transparency Antialiasing''' - Turn of any transparency (adaptive) sampling if enabled under antialiasing settings of the graphics-driver software (see references under [[#1.E._Display_.26_Video_Card_Settings|STEP 1.E.]]).  Also, remember to download the latest graphic drivers.
* '''Bad INI settings''' - If using ENB, set <code> bFloatPointRenderTarget=1 </code> in the SkyrimPrefs.ini.
=== 3.A.4. Stuttering ===
* '''Microstutter''' - This is an annoying 'glitchiness' when moving or panning for those using higher-end graphics cards (usually) or multiple GPUs in SLI or CrossfireX configs (purportedly). Follow the recommendations for [http://wiki.step-project.com/ENBoost ENBoost], noting in particular <code> EnableVSync=true </code>. If this does not resolve the issue:
** Ensure that microstutter is not being confused with 'macro'-stutter, which is more severe and memory related. Remember: microstutter is ''very annoying'', but not hindering in any way.
** Try forcing vsync via Nvidia Inspector (Nvidia users) or RadeonPro (AMD users) ... sorry Intel users. Also (and this is very important), enable D3D-compatible triple buffering via RadeonPro. Nvidia Inspector users: D3D-compatible triple buffering is not available. Use [https://hostr.co/download/5JA4NRt/D3DOverrider%20DX11.rar D3Doverrider] instead. This may also have a vsync function.
* '''Macrostutter''' - This is most likely the result of using textures and meshes that exceed the limits of GPU VRAM. ENBoost should prevent this in most cases, but certain user configurations and/or hardware may not behave as expected:
** Verify [http://wiki.step-project.com/ENBoost ENBoost] settings and graphics settings described under [[#1.E._Display_.26_Video_Card_Settings|STEP 1.E.]]!
** Re-install the most performance-friendly versions of mods as indicated by the "Quality Options" column of the mod tables above.
** Consult the DDSopt Guide to learn how to optimize textures accordingly.
** Finally, ''Un-install'' [http://wiki.step-project.com/Skyrim_Flora_Overhaul Skyrim Flora Overhaul] and [http://wiki.step-project.com/Skyrim_Realistic_Overhaul Skyrim Realistic Overhaul], which are easily the most VRAM-intensive mods in STEP (although there are others under [[#2.F._Conflicting_Graphics|STEP 2.F.]] and [[#2.G._Landscape_.26_Environment|STEP 2.G.]] in particular).
** Enable windowed mode via [http://wiki.step-project.com/ENBoost ENBoost] (instructions at bottom of mod page).
=== 3.A.5.  Texture Flickering, Etc. ===
Refer to the [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Z-Fighting Z-Fighting Guide].
== 3.B.  In-Game Tips ==
* The console can be activated by pressing the tilde ({{fc|white|[~]}}) key, often located just below {{fc|white|[Escape]}}, while in-game.
* ENBoost has a couple built in hotkeys that are helpful (can be adjusted in enblocal.ini section [INPUT]):
*# Show FPS: {{fc|white|[*]}} (on the numpad not shift+8)
*# Free VRAM: {{fc|white|[f4]}}
*# Screenshot: print screen (Skyrim's screenshots do not work with ENB/ENBoost)
*Steam screenshots are {{fc|white|[f12]}}, but if using a keyboard with multimedia keys it could be {{fc|white|[shift+f12]}}.
*# Be aware {{fc|white|[shift+f12]}} is also the ENB Series Graphics hotkey to toggle the effects on/off. ENBoost '''ONLY''' users are not affected.
=== 3.B.1.  Optimize Field of View (FOV) ===
Prior to 2008, the most common monitor resolutions were 16:10 aspect ratio ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_aspect_ratio source]). Since then, 16:9 has become the standard. The Skyrim FOV defaults to 75 (%) and is optimized for monitor aspect ratio of 16:10. Therefore, users with 16:9 monitors (e.g. 1920x1080) will want to increase their FOV to 81. Setting this in the INI does not persist, so it must be done via the console. Within Skyrim, open the console (tap the tilde {{fc|white|[~]}} key) and type: <code> fov 81 </code>. Those rare and unfortunate users stuck with 4:3 aspect ratio will need to 'reduce' their FOV down to 62.
A helpful [http://www.wsgf.org/fovcalc.php conversion calculator] can assist in calculation of other monitor types (just type in a 16:10 on the right side and the new resolution on the left to get the new hFOV).
=== 3.B.2.  BIG Frame Drops During Cell Loading ===
This is a likely indicator that VRAM is too often operating at or beyond capacity (see [[#3.A.4._Stuttering|3.A.4]]).
= STEP Packs =
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STEP Packs are generally intended to go over the STEP:Core build. Be certain to read the Pack instructions to determine what build the Pack is dependent upon.
{{MO Note|You will now experience one of the reasons why Mod Organizer is the chosen mod-management utility for STEP. Pack installation is a breeze, as it is possible to have profiles for each build dependency that a given Pack relies upon.}}
Consider reviewing some of the Packs that our users have been developing to augment STEP.
[http://wiki.step-project.com/Category:Packs {{Fs|1.5em|'''STEP Packs'''}}]
= User Contributions =
<div style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; font-size:1.4em; font-weight:500; border-style:solid; border-bottom-width:3px; border-color:rgb(200,100,20); padding-bottom:10px; overflow:hidden;">How YOU Can Help</div>
STEP can only get bigger and better with help from the user community.  Even simply maintaining the current STEP is too much work for the core STEP team to ensure that the highest quality is maintained.  We need people to help us identify mods that improve Skyrim while adhering to the [http://wiki.step-project.com/STEP:Mandate STEP Mandate].  We also need ongoing reviews and updates on mods that may be causing problems or that stray from the STEP philosophy.  Finally, we need help from the community in terms of testing, benchmarking and analysis. More detail is presented in the [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Mod_Testing Mod Testing Guide]. 
In order to suggest a mod, visit the [http://forum.step-project.com/forum/32-mods/ Mod Suggestions] section of the STEP Forums.
{{Notice|size=90|The STEP team will be beta testing a new mod-testing procedure and interface currently in final stages of development here on the STEP Wiki. Anyone interested in testing mods of any kind --whether included in STEP or not-- should [mailto:admin@step-project.com contact the STEP administrators by email] or on the forums (click on the link in upper left of header).}}
====Call for Wiki Content Editors ====
The STEP Community Wiki is open to editing by all registered community members; however, we need assistance [http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=1241&pid=16772#pid16772 maintaining and creating new supporting content]. We are particularly interested in obtaining a few people with a passion for writing and editing. Familiarity with wiki markup is preferable but not necessary. Interested parties please [http://forum.step-project.com/user/8-z929669/ contact z929669] via PM on the forums (Please register on the forums and [http://forum.step-project.com/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=stats&do=leaders see the very bottom of the Forum Team page]).
====Call for STEP Mod Testers ====
STEP users interested in becoming testers, please [http://forum.step-project.com/user/8-z929669/ contact z929669] via PM on the forums (Please register on the forums and [http://forum.step-project.com/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=stats&do=leaders see the very bottom of the Forum Team page]). Once registered, [http://forum.step-project.com/STEP:Main record your system specs] by clicking on the button and filling out the form. These specs will be associated with performance data by tester. Before deciding, read through the [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Mod_Testing Mod Testing Guide] to get a sense what mod testing involves.
====Call for STEP Benchmarks ====
Users interested in helping out with the STEP Benchmarking Project, see our [[#1.F._Performance_Benchmarking|benchmarking guidelines]] and submit results on the forums (see link at upper left of site header bar).
====Call for Forum Moderators ====
Regular STEP forum users interested in becoming moderators, please [http://forum.step-project.com/user/8-z929669/ contact z929669] via PM on the forums (Please register on the forums and [http://forum.step-project.com/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=stats&do=leaders see the very bottom of the Forum Team page]).
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== Special Credits ==
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The STEP administrators would sincerely like to thank (from the bottoms of our fuzzy little hearts):}} }}
* The authors of mods recommended in STEP
* The core STEP Community for feedback, suggestions and input
* The STEP beta testers ... for their good humor and rigorous analyses
* The Nexus community
* Bethesda Softworks for Skyrim (and TES in general)
* [http://forum.step-project.com/user/152-tannin/ Tannin] for continued development and support of Mod Organizer
* A very special thanks to STEP aficionados, [http://forum.step-project.com/user/444-essarrbee/ EssArrBee], [http://forum.step-project.com/user/1198-doubleyou/ DoubleYou] and [http://forum.step-project.com/user/326-techangel85/ TechAngel85] for their assistance with this release. EssArrBee is also our STEP Patch maintainer, so a big thanks to him for that. DoubleYou is also the lead maintainer of [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Mod_Organizer the MO Guide]. TechAngel is a Release Coordinator and FOMOD extraordinaire.
 
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====== The core STEP team is: ======
* {{Fc|#9ee6b6|stoppingby4now}} - Main site developer, Semantic Mediawiki developer & extraordinaire, site founder
* {{Fc|#9ee6b6|TheCompiler}} - STEP creator, mod-list extraordinaire
* {{Fc|#9ee6b6|z929669}} - Wiki & forums content editor, main site administrator, hosting maintenance, site founder
* Active STEP volunteer staff: {{Fc|#9ee6b6|Aiyen}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|EssArrBee}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|deathneko11}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|DoubleYou}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|GSDfan}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|Kelmych}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|kryptopyr}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|phazer11}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|phryxolydian}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|rootsrat}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|TechAngel85}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|torminater}}, {{Fc|#9ee6b6|WilliamImm}}
* {{Fc|#e6b69e|Farlo}} - Mediawiki developer & extraordinaire, Mod-list co-compiler, forums admin, site founder (''out of commission since November, 2013'')
* {{Fc|#e6b69e|MontyMM}} - Solutions developer (Semi-Automatic STEP), site founder  (''out of commission since December, 2013'')
 
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