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=== STEP v2.10.0 === | === STEP v2.10.0 === | ||
Members keep asking for an ETA for the next release (v2.10.0). Unfortunately we don't have one. Life is busy for us all and with the holidays knocking at our doors, we'll likely be even more busy with our real lives soon. The only answer we can provide is the one we always provide, "There is no ETA. It'll be ready when it's ready." I can say that a few of the staff have completed some testing and some mods have already been accepted. Other mods will be dropped. For more information, visit our public development topic here: http://forum.step-project.com/topic/9374-step-v2100-development/ | Members keep asking for an ETA for the next release (v2.10.0). Unfortunately we don't have one. Life is busy for us all and with the holidays knocking at our doors, we'll likely be even more busy with our real lives soon. The only answer we can provide is the one we always provide, "There is no ETA. It'll be ready when it's ready." I can say that a few of the staff have completed some testing and some mods have already been accepted. Other mods will be dropped. For more information, visit our public development topic here: http://forum.step-project.com/topic/9374-step-v2100-development/ | ||
=== STEP is always free === | === STEP is always free === | ||
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: Grant's doing the 'hamster impersonation' at the moment. Not the being 'cute and furry' part, though that may also be true, more of the 'endlessly running in wheel getting nowhere specific'. Sad but true. | : Grant's doing the 'hamster impersonation' at the moment. Not the being 'cute and furry' part, though that may also be true, more of the 'endlessly running in wheel getting nowhere specific'. Sad but true. | ||
|SoScomNews==== Skyrim Special Edition === | |SoScomNews==== Skyrim Special Edition === | ||
Right now the biggest news in the community is [https://bethesda.net/#en/events/game/skyrim-special-edition-unveiled-for-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc/2016/06/12/145 Skyrim Special Edition] (SSE). If for some reason you've been living under a rock and haven't heard, Skyrim Special Edition is a remastered Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It will be released for the world | Right now the biggest news in the community is [https://bethesda.net/#en/events/game/skyrim-special-edition-unveiled-for-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc/2016/06/12/145 Skyrim Special Edition] (SSE). If for some reason you've been living under a rock and haven't heard, Skyrim Special Edition is a remastered Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It will be released for the world on October 28th of this year. Steam users will get it for free as long as they own either the Legendary Edition or have purchased all the DLC separately. Many users skipped purchasing Hearthfire, but now is the time to get it so a free copy of Skyrim Special Edition can be claimed! This remastered version comes with a newer Creation Kit engine and 64-bit gameplay. The main remastering is done to the visuals. Users will have several new effects including better sun sets and sun rises, new snow and water shaders, screen-space reflections, volumetric god rays, and more. At this time, no one is sure of the scope of the changes, but what we do know is Bethesda has, at the very least, filled the world with more foliage and clutter. This much can be seen in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJrpzk0_z1U teaser video]. | ||
Okay so here's what we know about SSE: | Okay so here's what we do know about SSE: | ||
* 64-bit Platform | * 64-bit Platform | ||
* New Creation Kit (most likely something similar to FO4's CK) | * New Creation Kit (most likely something similar to FO4's CK) | ||
* New effects | * New effects | ||
* New Shaders | * New Shaders | ||
* Most mods "should" easily transfer (according to Bethesda so don't hold your breathe) | * Most mods "should" easily transfer (''according to Bethesda so don't hold your breathe'') | ||
* SKSE could take upwards of several months to be as complete as other versions | * SKSE could take upwards of several months to be as complete as other versions | ||
* SkyUI will not be transferred over by it's author due to the amount of worked evolved | * SkyUI will not be transferred over by it's author due to the amount of worked evolved, though the author is okay with someone else doing to grunt work. Contact the author if you're able and willing to help. | ||
* Console users will be required to pay for it. | * Console users will be required to pay for it. | ||
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/489830/ Free to Steam users] who own the Legendary version or own all the DLCs. (For those with friends | * [http://store.steampowered.com/app/489830/ Free to Steam users] who own the Legendary version or own all the DLCs. (For those with friends who don't even own the game, go tell to purchase the special [http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/635/ Steam Bundle] before the release.) | ||
* | * Release date: October 28th, 2016. (2016-10-28 ... 28-10-2016) | ||
The main holdup is development work on the back-end for the wiki. We're currently | '''Will there be a STEP for Skyrim Special Edition?'''<br/> | ||
The short answer is yes, there will be a STEP version for Skyrim Special Edition. However, the real answer is a bit more complicated than that. There are several things which will have to happen before we are able to host another guide for any game. The main holdup is development work on the back-end for the wiki. We're currently set up to be able to host only one guide and a ton of development went into doing so. With our free time limited, this development may take longer than many of us wish. Once the development is complete, though, we'll hit the ground running and push out the first version of STEP:SSE. For those curious minds, wiki development has not yet started so if anyone has the skills and is very familiar with MediaWiki, please contact us! | |||
=== Enderal === | === Enderal === | ||
Have you heard of Enderal? [http://enderal.com/ Enderal] is a total conversion mod for Skyrim developed by [http://sureai.net/ SureAI]; the same team that brought us "Nehrim: At Fate´s Edge" for Oblivion. Calling it a "mod" is an understatement, though! This is | Have you heard of Enderal? [http://enderal.com/ Enderal] is a total conversion mod for Skyrim developed by [http://sureai.net/ SureAI]; the same team that brought us "Nehrim: At Fate´s Edge" for Oblivion. Calling it a "mod" is an understatement, though! This is an entirely new game built using the Skyrim engine and other tools. Enderal was initially released in a German-only version, but has since released in English. Players can expect between 30 to 60 hours of gameplay. | ||
The authors say it best so we will paraphrase, "Enderal is set in its own world with its own landscape, lore, and story. The landscape is hand-crafted, immersive, and open-world | The authors say it best so we will paraphrase, "Enderal is set in its own world with its own landscape, lore, and story. The landscape is hand-crafted, immersive, and is open-world consisting of deserts, hearthlands, forests, and more for the player to explore. The skill system has been overhauled and the game features classes and new special abilities. The gameplay offers experience points, survival mechanics, and challenging combat. Enderal's story is set with dark, psychological and philosophical tones." | ||
If you haven't already, thing is one worth looking into! There are also already several YouTubers creating "Lets Plays", if that is more your thing. | |||
|SoSmodHighlights==== BethINI === | |SoSmodHighlights==== BethINI === | ||
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