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Post-Release Changes (Implemented since the release)
Modified Mod Notes
- Lanterns Of Skyrim
- Improved wording. (7/10)
- Lightning During Thunder Storms
- Minor spelling fix. (7/10)
- LOOT
- Specified to use the installer. (7/8)
- Main Font Replacement
- Minor spelling fix. (7/9)
- No Spinning Death Animation
- Added missing instructions for users with Dragonborn who do not use the STEP Patches. (7/10)
- Serious HD
- Corrected main filename. (7/8)
- Skyrim Script Extender
- Improved wording. (7/10)
- Static Mesh Improvement Mod
- Updated instructions for 1.73. (7/9)
- Corrected Rabbit option from Rabbit to Improved Rabbit. (7/10)
- STEP Patches
- Added missing Bash tags. (7/9)
Standardized Mod Note Style
- A Quality World Map
- Dragon Glyphs-Fixed
- Enhanced Distant Terrain
- HD Enhanced Terrain
- High Quality 3D Map
- High Quality LODs
- Lanterns Of Skyrim
- Lockpicking Interface
- Main Font Replacement
- Main Menu Spinning Emblem
- No Spinning Death Animation
- Ruins Clutter Improved
- Skill Interface
- SkyFalls and SkyMills
- Smaller Cursor
- Static Mesh Improvement Mod
- Ultimate HD Fire Effects
- Unknown Enchants
Initial-Release Changes (Implemented with the release)
Mods
Utilities
- BOSS REMOVED - Replaced by LOOT
- BOSS Userlist Manager REMOVED - Replaced by LOOT
- LOOT ADDED
- Optimizer Textures REMOVED - DDSopt is the only texture-opt utility that STEP should support.
- TES5Edit ADDED to Core.
A -
- STEP Patches MOVED - Moved to new section N as it is better suited at the end of the guide since it depends on your load order.
C -
- Borderless Window REMOVED - This functionality is within ENBoost.
- Skyrim Script Extender UPDATED - 1.7.1+ is now required. This version enables Sheson's memory patch. Please update!
D -
- Argonian Decapitation Fix REMOVED - Covered by USKP v2.0.5.
- Clothing and Clutter Fixes ADDED
- Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade ADDED
- Cultist Mask Decapitation Fix ADDED
- Cutting Room Floor ADDED
- Dawnguard ADDED - Added to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Distant Decal Fix MOVED - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Dragonborn ADDED - Added to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Dual Sheath Redux MOVED - Moved to new section N as it is better suited at the end of the guide since it depends on your load order.
- Hearthfire ADDED - Added to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- High Resolution Texture Pack ADDED - Added to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Nitpick REMOVED - Not needed with Mod Organizer, even possibly conflicting with Mod Organizer.
- Ragdoll Paralysis ADDED
- Smart Souls MOVED - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
- Unofficial Skyrim Patch MOVED - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Unofficial Dawnguard Patch MOVED - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Unofficial Hearthfire Patch MOVED - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Unofficial Dragonborn Patch MOVED - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
- Weapons and Armor Fixes - Changed to recommend COMPLETE PLUS version rather than COMPLETE. Also added notes about misc options
E -
- Blessings-Altar Descriptions REMOVED - Adds information the player should find out on their own. Read books, explore, ... remember. Just look at the active effect!
- Dungeon Quest Awareness REMOVED - Adds information the player should find out on their own.
- Interface Hard Coded Key Tweaks REMOVED - Not necessary.
- No Boring Sleep-Wait Menu REMOVED - Better in a Utilities pack. Only useful for cleaning saves.
- No Menu and Loading Smoke REMOVED - There is no advantage to this mod anymore since ENB doesn't mess it up anymore. To remove it now would be a personal preference.
- Not Another Colored Map Icon Mod REMOVED - Not necessary and not worth it until it is 100% compatible with SkyUI ... less headache.
F -
- Jewels of the Nord REMOVED - Fully replaced by Gemling Queen Jewelry and Static Mesh Improvement Mod.
G -
- AMidianBorn Farmhouse ADDED
- AMidianBorn Whiterun ADDED
- Chimneys for Skyrim REMOVED - Removed in favor of Hearthfire Chimneys for Skyrim.
- Hearthfire Chimneys for Skyrim ADDED
- Skyrim Flora Overhaul MOVED - Moved down in the section for better conflict resolution.
- Stalhrim of Skyrim - Fixes ADDED
- Real Wood Textures - Farmhouses ADDED
- The Beauty of Skyrim-Dungeons MOVED - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
- The Skyrim Distance Overhaul ADDED
- Vibrant Auroras REMOVED - There is nothing wrong with vanilla auroras. The ENB you use may change the value of this mod.
H -
- Better Male Feet REMOVED - Better Males covers this
- Better Males ADDED
- Diverse Priests REMOVED - Removed as Clothing and Clutter Fixes does the same thing.
- HD Rabbits Plus REMOVED - The HD rabbits are not sufficiently better to warrant a plugin spot.
- Ice Wraith REMOVED - The vanilla textures fit into the game better.
I -
- AMidianBorn Blade of Woe ADDED
- aMidianBorn Book of Silence - Changed to include Content Addon.
- AMidianBorn Imperial Light and Studded ADDED
- AMidianBorn Stormcloak Officer Armour ADDED
- Better Shaped Weapons ADDED
- Elven Weapons for Silence REMOVED - They don't fit Cabal's golden Elven Armor, as these were intended for the black and gold variation of Cabal's.
- Gemling Queen Jewelry ADDED
- Improved Closefaced Helmets MOVED - Moved to section D to provide a smoother installation flow between it and Weapons and Armor Fixes, and also because it can be considered a "fix" or "tweak to deficient aspects" since it provides an ability to see out helmets and also remove several head decapitation bugs.
- Shield of Ysgramor REMOVED - aMidianBorn Book of Silence is better.
J -
- Animated Clutter ADDED
- Fores New Idles in Skyrim MOVED - Moved to new section N as it is better suited at the end of the guide since it depends upon your currently installed animation mods.
- Skyrim Sunglare REMOVED - No longer available to download.
K -
- Designs of the Nords REMOVED - Has conflicts, doesn't seem to fit the Skyrim style. Looks too new and fancy.
- Enchanting Candle Meshes Improved ADDED
- Gemling Queen Dragon Claws ADDED
- Rens HD Shrines ADDED
- Soul Gems Differ UPDATED - Soul Gems Differ underwent some changes courtesy of the STEP team. Please update this mod!
- White Phial Replacer ADDED
M -
- Ars Metallica-Smithing REMOVED - Removed in favor of Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade.
- Come together N Out of the way ADDED
- Dynamic Fires REMOVED - Causes conflicts, not being maintained by author to resolve conflicts and not well thought out.
- Lantern Caretakers REMOVED - Caretakers are not lore friendly.
- More Salt Please REMOVED - Replaced by leveled list version in STEP Patches
- Move It Dammit REMOVED - Removed in favor of Come together N Out of the way.
- Non-Essential Children MOVED - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
- The Choice is Yours MOVED - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
- The Paarthurnax Dilemma MOVED - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
- When Vampires Attack MOVED - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
N - Patches
- Bashed Patch MOVED/ADDED - Instead of putting this in STEP 3, it is now treated as a mod.
Guide
- Moved the Mod Tables Legend to the beginning of the Guide.
- Integrated the Utilities section into STEP 1.
- Moved note about sorting plugins from STEP 3 to the beginning of Step 2 since benchmarking would require proper plugin order.
- Added detailed instructions for cleaning the official Bethesda ESMs.
- Added several MCM recommendations on various mods.
- Absorbed Step 3 into Section N - Patches.
- Removed Sidenote about Skyrim Memory Patch 3.0. We are now implementing this through the SKSE 1.7.1.
Pre-Release Changes (Implemented before the release)
Mods
D -
- Argonian Sneak Tail Twist Fix REMOVED - Included in USKP v2.0.1.
- Distant Decal Fix MOVED - Not in correct order.
E -
- Even Better Quest Objectives MOVED - Now in Section M (it is also a gameplay mod) after Wet and Cold-Ashes. See this thread (lost link in forum transition) for details.
- Smaller Cursor - ADDED to Core.
F -
- Skyrim HD REMOVED - Almost completely overwritten by Core mods.
I -
- Accingite Vos REMOVED - Completely redundant.
- Jewels of the Nord MOVED - Moved to Section F so new SMIM meshes/textures (textures based on this mod) properly overwrite this mod.
J -
- Skyrim Performance Plus - ADDED to Core.
K -
- Skyrim Redesigned Updated - New! Fomod is now available courtesy of TechAngel.
L -
- Audio_Overhaul_for_Skyrim-Patches REMOVED - removed because it is outdated now that Audio Overhaul for Skyrim version 2 has been released.
- Sounds of Skyrim-Dungeons REMOVED - removed in favor of Audio Overhaul for Skyrim version 2 changes.
M -
- The Choice is Yours MOVED - Now downstream of Even Better Quest Objectives. See this thread (lost link in forum transition) for details.
- Thieves Guild Requirements MOVED - Now downstream of The Choice is Yours. See this thread (lost link in forum transition) for details.
- Non-Essential Children MOVED - Now downstream of Thieves Guild Requirements. See this thread (lost link in forum transition) for details.
Guide
- Removed quotes around pop-in in the
fFlickeringLightDistance=8192 ;Helps prevent lighting pop-in
tweak that was causing Wrye Bash to CTD. - Updated Section 1.E.2. (Display Calibration)
Modified Mod Notes
- A Quality World Map
- Audio Overhaul for Skyrim
- BOSS
- BOSS Userlist Manager
- Brawl Bugs Patch
- Burn Freeze Shock Effects
- Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored
- Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows
- Consistent Older People
- DDSopt
- Deadly Spell Impacts
- Dual Sheath Redux
- Dual Wield Parrying
- ENBoost
- Follower Trap Safety
- Fores New Idles in Skyrim
- Fuz Ro D'oh
- HD Sacks
- Improved Closefaced Helmets
- Main Font Replacement
- Mod Organizer
- Oblivion Gates
- Realistic Water Two
- Silly Level of Detail-Potions and Poisons
- Skill Interface
- Skyrim Flora Overhaul
- Skyrim HD
- Skyrim Performance Plus
- SkyUI
- Smart Souls
- Static Mesh Improvement Mod
- STEP Patches
- TES5Edit
- The Choice is Yours
- Thundering Shouts
- Traps Make Noise
- Weapons and Armor Fixes
- Wet and Cold
- Wrye Bash
- XCE-Xenius Character Enhancement
- XP32 Maximum Skeleton
Modified Page Names
- Accingite Vos-Shields - Formerly Accingite Vos
- AMidianBorn Caves and Mines - Formerly AMidianBorn Caves
- Better Weapon Swing Sounds - Formerly Better Weapon Swings
- Birds and Flocks - Formerly Birds & Flocks
- Burn Freeze Shock Effects - Formerly Burn Freeze & Shock Effects
- Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows - Formerly Closer Quivers & Longer Arrows
- Enhanced Blood Textures - Formerly Enhanced Blood
- Fuz Ro D-oh - Formerly Fuz Ro D'oh
- Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux - Formerly Greatsword Sheaths & Scabbards
- HD Ore and Ingots - Formerly HD Ore & Ingots
- Improved Foot Wraps for Females - Formerly Improved Foot Wraps
- Interface Hard Coded Key Tweaks - Formerly Interface Key Tweaks
- No Boring Sleep-Wait Menu - Formerly No Boring Wait Menu
- No Menu and Loading Smoke - Formerly No Menu & Loading Smoke
- RaceMenu - Formerly Race Menu
- Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD - Formerly Radiant & Unique Potions & Poisons
- Realistic Ragdolls and Force - Formerly Realistic Ragdolls & Force
- Realistic Smoke and Embers - Formerly Realistic Smoke & Embers
- Silly Level of Detail-Potions and Poisons - Formerly Silly Level of Detail-Potions & Poisons
- Smooth Blade Draw and Sheathe - Formerly Smooth Blade Draw & Sheathe
- Trade and Barter - Formerly Trade & Barter
- Weapons and Armor Fixes - Formerly Weapon & Armor Fixes
- Wet and Cold - Formerly Wet & Cold
- Wet and Cold-Ashes - Formerly Wet & Cold - Ashes