User:Neovalen/Personal Mods

Template:TOCRight Template:Notice Important: This page will be used to document my personal mods over and above my Custom Installation of STEP for Skyrim v1.7.

Prerequisites

1. Skyrim v1.7
2. My Custom STEP Install or similar.

Skyrim.ini Tweaks

No Bethesda Intro Video

This removes the annoying Bethesda intro video when loading the game.
Add the following under [General]:
sIntroSequence=

Large Interior Crash Fix Tweak

This prevents crashes that occur when too many objects are loaded in an interior cell. Usually this is caused by large mods.
Add the following under [General]:
iLargeIntRefCount=999999

Sun Shadow Update Time

This tweak allows the shadows of objects to update instantaneously.
Add the following under [General]:
fSunUpdateThreshold=0.0000
fSunShadowUpdateTime=0.0000

Arrow Targeting Tweak

This tweak improves the aim of arrows when using the default crosshair.
Add the following under [Combat]:
f1PArrowTiltUpAngle=0.7
f3PArrowTiltUpAngle=0.7

SkyrimPrefs.ini Tweaks

Trees Receive Shadows

This tweak allows shadows to be drawn on trees.
Change the following under [Display]:
bTreesReceiveShadows=1

Land Shadows

This tweak allows shadows from land masses to be drawn. Some people report this increases the amount of shadow striping, but I haven't noticed.
Change the following under [Display]:
bDrawLandShadows=1

Water Reflection

This tweak improves water reflections.
Change the following under [Display]:
iWaterReflectHeight=1024
iWaterReflectWidth=1024

Float Point Render Target (For ENB)

This tweak allows ENB to work properly. I suggest leaving this value at 0 unless you are using ENB.
Change the following under [Display]:
bFloatPointRenderTarget=1

Current Lighting Mod

I still haven't found the "perfect" lighting mod for my own use, but currently I'm using:

Skyrim Enhanced Shaders FX v10b Preview for ENB 0.114

One of the only ENB mods specifically made for ENB 0.114. Be sure to check out the guide included with the base download, it has a LOT of useful information about tweaking ENBs.

Mod Installation

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

Bug Fixes

TBD

World Meshes / Textures

TBD

Effects

TBD

Sound

TBD

UI

TBD

Actor Meshes / Textures

TBD

Animations

TBD

Equipment Meshes/Textures

TBD

Gameplay Changes

TBD

Content

TBD