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= Mod Testing Prep = | = Mod Testing Prep = | ||
''This page has been streamlined. More or reviewed information will be added/edited.'' | |||
===General Information=== | ===General Information=== | ||
A stable computer and Skyrim installation is crucial to testing a new mod. Without a stable computer and installation, it will much harder to determine if the mod itself is incompatible/buggy with other mods/Skyrim or if the mod is incompatible with your computer. Below you'll find some guidance on how to increase computer and installation stability, as well as how to setup your computer for mod testing. | A stable computer and Skyrim installation is crucial to testing a new mod. Without a stable computer and installation, it will much harder to determine if the mod itself is incompatible/buggy with other mods/Skyrim or if the mod is incompatible with your computer. Below you'll find some guidance on how to increase computer and installation stability, as well as how to setup your computer for mod testing. | ||
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= Mod Testing Setup & Profiles = | = Mod Testing Setup & Profiles = | ||
''This page is still under development. More or reviewed information will be added/edited.'' | |||
==Mod Managing Programs== | ==Mod Managing Programs== | ||
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<li> In SIS, activate the Single Mod Test profile and install the mod to be tested using WB or MO. Provide feedback by completing the ModTest Form on the wiki (in development) </li> | <li> In SIS, activate the Single Mod Test profile and install the mod to be tested using WB or MO. Provide feedback by completing the ModTest Form on the wiki (in development) </li> | ||
<li> In SIS, activate the STEP Mod Test profile and install the mod to be tested using WB or MO. Provide feedback by completing the ModTest Form on the wiki (in development) </li></ol> | <li> In SIS, activate the STEP Mod Test profile and install the mod to be tested using WB or MO. Provide feedback by completing the ModTest Form on the wiki (in development) </li></ol> | ||
====Mod Organizer Profile Setup==== | |||
''To be added...'' | |||
= External Testing Procedure = | = External Testing Procedure = | ||
''Below is the outline of what will fill this tab as the content is developed.'' | |||
==General Information== | ==General Information== | ||
Now that your system is setup for mod testing, the fun begins! External testing is where all testing should start. | |||
* Read the thread OP | * Read the thread OP | ||
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= In Game Testing Procedure = | = In Game Testing Procedure = | ||
'' Still to be reviewed.'' | |||
==General Information== | ==General Information== | ||
This section is the most important and will detail the steps required to test a mod in such a way that it can be recommended for STEP. It will be as simple and streamlined as possible. However, regarding the complexity, breadth and depth of mods for Skyrim, this guide will never be able to cover all testing scenarios. Ultimately, this guide should cover the majority of mod testing scenarios, but when it doesn't use your best judgment. | This section is the most important and will detail the steps required to test a mod in such a way that it can be recommended for STEP. It will be as simple and streamlined as possible. However, regarding the complexity, breadth and depth of mods for Skyrim, this guide will never be able to cover all testing scenarios. Ultimately, this guide should cover the majority of mod testing scenarios, but when it doesn't use your best judgment. | ||
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* Mod Specific | * Mod Specific | ||
=== | === Helpful Console Commands === | ||
To open the in-game console press the [ ~ ] (tilde) key normally located just below the ESC key. Press it again to close the console. | To open the in-game console press the [ ~ ] (tilde) key normally located just below the ESC key. Press it again to close the console. | ||
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= Save Game Archive = | = Save Game Archive = | ||
''Still to be created and archives added.'' | |||
==Vanilla Saves== | ==Vanilla Saves== | ||
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==S.T.E.P. Complete Saves== | ==S.T.E.P. Complete Saves== | ||
= In Game | = In-Game Utilities = | ||
''Still to be reviewed.'' | |||
==General Information== | ==General Information== | ||
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= External Tools = | = External Tools = | ||
''Still to be reviewed.'' | |||
==General Information== | ==General Information== | ||
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'''[http://sourceforge.net/projects/frafsbenchview/ FRAPS Bench Viewer]''' is a free tool that graphs out your FRAPS logs from your benchmarks (FPS data) in easy to read visual graphs. This makes it very easy to spot performance issues. | '''[http://sourceforge.net/projects/frafsbenchview/ FRAPS Bench Viewer]''' is a free tool that graphs out your FRAPS logs from your benchmarks (FPS data) in easy to read visual graphs. This makes it very easy to spot performance issues. | ||
====ATI Tools==== | |||
==Skyrim Focused Programs== | ==Skyrim Focused Programs== | ||
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= Notes/ Ideas = | = Notes/ Ideas = | ||
== To be added into the guide == | == To be added into the guide ...maybe. == | ||
* Camera mod | * Camera mod | ||
Revision as of 22:54, June 26, 2013
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