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* Complete the Mod Testing wiki form and submit. | * Complete the Mod Testing wiki form and submit. | ||
* Contact mod authors with hard evidence and constructive criticism to improve any area's in need of improvement before becoming a STEP recommend. | * Contact mod authors with hard evidence and constructive criticism to improve any area's in need of improvement before becoming a STEP recommend. | ||
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= Quick Start Guide = | |||
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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. | |||
<ol><li> Ensure a clean install of Steam and Skyrim (non-windows directory) </li> | |||
<li> Use [http://www.creationkit.com/TES5Edit_Mod_Cleaning_Tutorial TES5Edit to clean any relevant DLC content] present </li> | |||
* Optional: use [http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=228&pid=2517#pid2517 DDSopt to fix the vanilla textures] | |||
<li> Install ''and properly configure'' utilities and extenders </li> | |||
* [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/12744 Skyrim Unplugged] (activate!) | |||
* [http://skse.silverlock.org/ SKSE] | |||
* [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/6 BOSS] | |||
* [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/1840 Wrye Bash] and/or [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/1334 Mod Organizer] | |||
* [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/25859 TES5Edit] | |||
* DDSopt ([https://github.com/downloads/Ethatron/ddsopt/DDSopt_v080pre5b-SSE3.zip v80pre5b-SSE3]) | |||
* [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/19034 SIS] (Skyrim Installation Swapper) | |||
<li> Start a new game and save at first opportunity after character creation. </li> | |||
<li> Within SIS, name current #1 profile to "Single Mod Test" </li> | |||
<li> Copy/save profile to #10 slot, naming as "Vanilla" using SIS </li> | |||
<li> Copy/save profile to #2 slot, naming as "STEP Mod Test", then select as "Active Profile" using SIS </li> | |||
<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> | |||
<li> Become familiar with the mod to be tested: </li> | |||
* Read the mod-site description | |||
* Carfully review any available documentation (i.e., within mod package and relevant mod forums) | |||
<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> | |||
= Computer Stability & Settings = | = Computer Stability & Settings = | ||
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