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| == Mod Testing Setup ==
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| : ''Reference the [[Guide:Skyrim Installation|Skyrim Installation Guide]] as needed ... this is required reading for all mod testers''. Peruse (or post questions to) the [http://forum.step-project.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=54 mod testing forum] ... guessing is not standard procedure.
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| <ol><li> Ensure a clean install of Steam and Skyrim (non-windows directory) </li>
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| <li> Use [http://www.creationkit.com/TES5Edit_Mod_Cleaning_Tutorial TES5Edit to clean any relevant DLC content] present </li>
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| * Optional: use [http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=228&pid=2517#pid2517 DDSopt to fix the vanilla textures]
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| <li> Install ''and properly configure'' utilities and extenders </li>
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| * [http://skse.silverlock.org/ SKSE]
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| * [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/6 BOSS]
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| * [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/1840 Wrye Bash] and/or [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/1334 Mod Organizer]
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| * [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/25859 TES5Edit]
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| * [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/5755 DDSopt] (Latest stable version. Also replace the INI with the [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:DDSopt_%26_Texture_Overhauls/DDSoptINI STEP INI])
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| * [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/19034 SIS] (Skyrim Installation Swapper)
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| * Your preferred capturing program. STEP recommended the paid version of FRAPS.
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| <li> Start a new game and save at first opportunity after character creation. </li>
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| <li> Within SIS, name current #1 profile to "Single Mod Test" </li>
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| <li> Copy/save profile to #10 slot, naming as "Vanilla" using SIS </li>
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| <li> Copy/save profile to #2 slot, naming as "STEP Mod Test", then select as "Active Profile" using SIS </li>
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| <li> Install Core STEP mods expected in next release (list provided by admin in [http://forum.step-project.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=54 mod testing forum]) </li>
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| <li> Become familiar with the mod to be tested: </li>
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| * Read the mod-site description
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| * Carfully review any available documentation (i.e., within mod package and relevant mod forums)
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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>
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| <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>
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| = Skyrim Testing Profiles = | | = Skyrim Testing Profiles = |