SkyrimLE:Unofficial-Darth mathias-1.0.0
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Introduction and Summary
PLEASE NOTE THIS GUIDE IS FOR THOSE ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH NEOVALEN'S Skyrim Revisited: Legendary Edition I STRONGLY ADVISE TO INSTALL THAT FIRST BEFORE INSTALLING THIS.
First things first. I must acknowledge that this guide would not exist without the hard work of Neovalen and his excellent Skyrim Revisited Legendary Edition. This guide uses that as a base.
SRLE Extended: Legacy of The Dragonborn is an addon pack created by Darth_mathias and DarkladyLexy with help from the STEP Community for Neovalen's Skyrim Revisited Legendary Edition.
Author's System
- Processor: i5 4670K @ 4.5 GHz
- Motherboard: Asus z97-K
- Ram: Corsair Vengence Pro 32GB (4x8GB) @2133MHz
- GPU: Zotac GTX 980Ti 6GB
- OS: (Windows 7) WD Green 2TB
- Games: Samsung 850 EVO 256GB (Steam)
- Games: Kingston Hyperx Fury 128GB SSD (GOG and Origins)
- Games Backup: WD Blue 2TB
Getting Started
- Make Sure you have Installed and tested a base SRLE
- In Mod Organizer, go to profiles. Copy the existing SRLE profile to a new profile named SRLE - Extended. Ensure you are working with this newly created profile.
- Rename the following mod folders in the left pane of MO: DynDOLOD - TexGen Output --> DynDOLOD TexGen Output SRLE Original; DynDOLOD World Output --> DynDOLOD World Output SRLE Original.
- Disable the following mod folders in the left pane of MO: DynDOLOD TexGen Output SRLE Original, DynDOLOD World Output SRLE Original, SRLE Profile (this is the folder where Neo has you copy the contents of the overwrite folder to at end of his guide).
- create the following mod folders in the left pane of MO: DynDOLOD TexGen Output - SRLE Extended - LoTDB, DynDOLOD World Output - SRLE Extended - LoTDB, SRLE Extended - LoTDB Profile.
- Ensure you have NO mods in the overwrite folder before starting to install SRLE Extended - LoTDB.
Steam Overlay
The Steam Overlay is known to cause issues while playing Skyrim it is advised to disable it; to do this perform the following:
- Load Steam.
- In the Tool bar at the top of the left hand side Click Steam.
- In the Dropdown menu Click Settings.
- Then in the popup box find where it says In-Game.
- Uncheck Enabled the Steam overlay while in-game then click OK.
Additional Tools
Automation Tools for TES5Edit
Author: Mator
Version: 1.5C
Mod Notes: Automation Tools is a package of scripts for use with TES5Edit. These scripts allow you to perform batch modifications, generate records, or create useful reports. Automation Tools is a must have for modders old and new, as the scripts included can save truly massive amounts of time. With Automation Tools, edits that would once take hundreds of hours can be completed in mere minutes.
Special Installation:
- Unzip the archive.
- Copy and paste the contains into the TES5Edit folder eg for me its J:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Tools\TES5Edit overwrite any needed files.
Boris's VRamSizeTest Tool
Users should download and run Boris's VRamSizeTest tool. Run the VRamSizeDX9.exe. Windows 7 users subtract 170 from the value provided and use that value. Windows 8/10 users subtract 350 and use that value.
Recommended Usage:
- Run the VRamSizeDX9.exe you will get a message saying Video memory available (MB) ...... whatever the number say
- Windows 7 users subtract 170 from the value provided and use that value. Windows 8/10 users subtract 350 and use that value.
Example my own system:
- Video memory available = 12992
- I run Windows 7 so subtract 170
- Therefore: 12992-170=12752
- So total Video memory available = 12752
now open ENBlocal.ini and place your result here VideoMemorySizeMb=whatever your result was:
So for me it was
[MEMORY]
- ReservedMemorySizeMb=896 (THIS NUMBER WILL LIKELY BE DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE'S SYSTEM. START AT 512 IF STUTTERING OCCURS INCREASE BY 128 UNTIL IT STOPS OR IS MINIMAL DON'T GO OVER 1024
- VideoMemorySizeMb=12752
Skyrim Project INI (spINI) Version 2.6
This program was created by DoubleYou (The S.T.E.P. resident INI Master). Skyrim Project INI (spINI for short) is an attempt to restore decency to the Skyrim INI configuration files.
Recommended usage:
- Run spINI.exe Outside of MO and make sure it is closed otherwise changes wont take effect
- Mod Organizer users should go to the Setup tab within spINI and select the profile they wish to use via the INI Path setting. Your profiles should be autodetected.
- Under the Basic tab Click the DEFAULT BUTTON. This will refresh your INI files to the default settings for your system, with minimal tweaks.
- Under the Basic tab Click the ULTRA PRESET.
- Under the Basic Tab Click the Windowed Mode (THIS IS ONLY NEEDED IF USING ONE TWEAK)
- Under the Basic tab make sure Anisotropic Filtering is set to NONE.
- Under the Basic tab make sure ENB MODE is CHECKED
- Under the General tab make sure Intro Logos is UNCHECKED.
- Under the General tab make sure Disable Tutorials is CHECKED.
- Under the General Tab Make sure Post-Load Update Time is 2000.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Reflect Sky is CHECKED.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Field of View is set to 85.00.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Shadow Resolution is set to 2048.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Sun-Shadow Update Time is set to 0.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Sun-Shadow Update Threshold is set to 2.0.
- Under the Basic Tab Click the Save and Exit button.
Post spINI Tweaks
Skyrim.ini
[Combat]
f1PArrowTiltUpAngle=0.7 f3PArrowTiltUpAngle=0.7 f1PBoltTiltUpAngle=0.7 f3PBoltTiltUpAngle=0.7
Only Needed If using Skyrim Flora Overhaul
[Grass]
iMaxGrassTypesPerTexure=7 (Change existing value)
SkyrimPrefs.ini
[Controls]
bMouseAcceleration=0
fMouseHeadingSensitivity=0.0125 (Change existing value)
[Display]
fInteriorShadowDistance=3000 (Change existing value) fShadowLODStartFade=400.0000 (Change existing value)
[Main]
bSaveOnRest=0 (Change existing value) bSaveOnTravel=0 (Change existing value) bSaveOnWait=0 (Change existing value)
[Particles]
iMaxDesired=6000 (Change existing value)
SKSE Arguments (For Non Steam Users Only)
THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO DON'T USE STEAM FOR SKYRIM
- Click the Gears icon in the top left of Mod Organizer.
- Click on SKSE.
- Add the Following to the Arguments: "-forcesteamloader".
- Click Modify Button.
- Click the Close button.
SKSE.ini
It is advised to adjust the following in your SKSE.ini file:
[Memory] DefaultHeapInitialAllocMB=1024 ScrapHeapSizeMB=256
ENBLocal.ini
[FIX] FixParallaxBugs=true FixParallaxTerrain=false
Mod Installation
Please review Integrating SRLE Extended: Legacy of The Dragonborn With Skyrim Revisited: Legendary Edition to see how to integrate SRLE Extended: Legacy of The Dragonborn mods with the SRLE Base.
Best advice when installing SRLE Extended: Legacy of The Dragonborn is to test after each section, if you CTD or ILS after a section then you know something needs adjusting.
Essential SKSE Plugins
OneTweak
Author: Virusek
Version: 2.0.1.3
Special Installation: This is only needed if you plan to run Skyrim in Windowed mode. Make sure you set bFull Screen 0 in skyrimPref.ini file
Mod Notes: OneTweak is a Script Extender plugin mainly used for Borderless Window Mode OneTweak supports most Bethesda games on Gamebryo engine: Skyrim, Fallout3, FalloutNV and Oblivion!
Mod Dependencies:
- SKSE
Memory Blocks Log
Author: Sheson
Version: 1.2
Mod Notes: This SKSE plugin will help finding a good size for the first memory block (DefaultHeap).
WHEN NOT TESTING DEACTIVATE THIS MOD TO NOT WASTE RESOURCES
Other fixes
Fuz Ro D-oh - Silent Voice
Author: shadeMe
Version: 6.0
Special Installation: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):
- Fuz Ro D'oh_readme.rtf
Mod Notes: This mod enhances support for unvoiced in-game dialog. It does so by coercing the engine, in a non-violent way, into playing a generic silent voice and lip synch[sup]1[/sup] file whenever it comes across a dialog response without voice assets of its own. Ergo, mod authors need not create and bundle silent voice files in their distribution packages.
Mod Dependencies:
- SKSE
Lock Overhaul
Please note this mod is included in the Heads Up Display Merged - SRLE Extended later on in the guide.
Author: Quad2Core
Version: 1.2
Special Installation: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):
- Lock Overhaul.bsl
Mod Notes: useful for bashing open the annoying locks
Mod Dependencies:
- SKSE
- SKYUI
Main Menu Spinning Skyrim Emblem
Author: Brumbek
Version: 1.01 Average Speed Version
Mod Notes: This mod make the main logo at the start of the game spin.
General User Interface Improvements
Your Own Thoughts
Please note this mod is included in the YOT - Your Own Thoughts Merged later on this this guide.
Author: Tooplex
Version: 3.1
WARNING
Template:FOMOD_Instructions is deprecated and should no longer be used on this wiki. Please change this template call to use the better-looking and simpler Template:Fomod. We apologize for the inconvenience.FOMOD Instructions YOT - Your Own Thoughts |
Mod Notes: This mod basically changes most(if not all) of the second person messages and texts in game and makes them 1st person.
Heads Up Display
Go On Ahead
Please note this mod is included in the Heads Up Display Merged - SRLE Extended later on in the guide.
Author: NorthHare
Version: 1.0.0
Special Installation: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):
- ReadMe folder
- GoOnAhead.bsl
Mod Notes: Sometimes followers get under your feet, but you don't just want to leave them waiting in the middle of nowhere or send them back home. Go On Ahead lets you send your follower(s) to the cities and major towns of Skyrim where they can wait for you in the local tavern and relax until you pick them up.
Compass Mod - Immersive Undiscovered Locations
Author: xackoff
Version: 1.2
Mod Notes: A small compass mod that changes all undiscovered location markers to a generic icon until you have visited the location.
Legacy of The Dragonborn
World Expansions
Modified and Expanded Quests
Immersive College of Winterhold
Author: Grantyboy050
Version: 4.1
WARNING
Template:FOMOD_Instructions is deprecated and should no longer be used on this wiki. Please change this template call to use the better-looking and simpler Template:Fomod. We apologize for the inconvenience.FOMOD Instructions Immersive College of Winterhold |
Special Installation: Leave Packed in the BSA
- Click the Spanner and screwdriver icon in the top left hand corner of Mod Organizer.
- Click the Plugins tab.
- Locate BSA Extractor (should be the top one).
- in the right side panel double click Enabled and set to FALSE.
- Install mod
- Once installation is complete reset BSA Extractor back to TRUE.
Post Installation: The CWIELnFXPatch.esp needs to be made compatible with the latest version of ELFX by doing the following:
- Open TES5Edit and load ONLY CWIELnFXPatch.esp.
- Navigate to CWIELnFXPatch.esp\ CELL \ Block 4\ Sub-Block 5 \ 000CAB92 <WinterholdCollegeArchMageQuarters> \ Temporary\ 0403D42F <FarmInteriorLight01>.
- Right Click and Select Change FormID.
- Enter 041670C3 into the box.
- Close TES5Edit and save changes.
PLEASE NOTE THE FORMID'S ARE CORRECT FOR MY SETUP THEY COULD ALSO BE 0503D42F FOR CWI ELFX PATCH AND 051670C3 FOR THE MAIN ELFX MOD YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK YOUR SYSTEM. IF IT TURNS GREEN YOU'RE GOOD TO GO
Mod Notes: This mod overhauls the college of Winterhold and the quests.
College Days - Winterhold
Author: jvr2400
Version: 5.5 (Musetrigger version)
Mod Notes: Ever gone to Winterhold to do the Mage quests and then find yourself wondering how it's possible that someone who has been part of the school for all of a week and has no magical skills above Apprentice can become Archmage?
Enhanced Skyrim Factions - The Companions Guild
Author: DreamKing
Version: 0.3.8 (FULL)
Special Installation: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s):
- ESFCompanions_ReadMe.txt
Mod Notes: Skyrim's Companions guild questline suffers from being too short and too linear; it is possible for a low-level character, and/or one with minimal combat skills, to quickly accend to the highest ranks of this famed guild of warriors. Moreover the questline railroads the player, denying them the opportunity to make several key choices.
Mod Dependencies:
- Fuz Ro D-oh - Silent Voice
- SKSE
- SkyUI
Helgen Reborn
PLEASE NOTE IF YOU INTEND ON DOING THE VANILLA START IE THE CART RIDE DO NOT ACTIVATE THIS MOD UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE EXITED THE CAVE AT HELGEN
Author: Mike Hancho aka Balok
Version: 105.3
Mod Notes: THE definitive quest mod for rebuilding Helgen! Learn the legend of The Keepers of Hattu as you reunite two old soldiers and are thrust into a decades old feud with a ruthless and powerful Justiciar from the Aldmeri Dominion. Recruit and train your own town guard or ask for protection from the Empire or Stormcloaks. From uncovering an underground slavery ring, to fighting for your life in exciting battles in a secret new arena, many other adventures await as the workers rebuild the town step by step! You'll be rewarded with your own private tower in Helgen which includes the most interactive and dynamic display museum in Skyrim!