SkyrimLE:2.2.9/changelog

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SkyrimLE:2.2.9/changelog

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Post-Release Changes (Implemented since the release)

Mods

D -

• Cultist Mask Decapitation Fix Template:Removed (8/19) - Redundant as of UDBP v2.0.6.

E -

• Unknown Enchants Template:Removed (1/18/15) - Author removed the mod from Nexus. See forum post.
• Skill Interface Template:Removed (1/18/15) - Author had his account removed from Nexus. See forum post.

F -

• The Skyrim Distance Overhaul ^{Moved to} (9/7) - SkyFalls and SkyMills update requires it to have higher priority than this mod.

G - Standalone applications that aid in the management of the modding process

• Realistic Mushrooms Template:Removed (1/18/15) - Author had his account removed from Nexus.
• Telvanni Reborn Template:Removed (1/18/15) - Author had his account removed from Nexus. See forum post.

K -

• Mystery Modders Shrines HD Template:Removed (1/18/15) - Author had his account removed from Nexus. See forum post.

M -

• Wet and Cold-Ashes Template:Removed. (5/27/15) - It is now included in the main Wet and Cold mod as an optional and will not longer work with Wet & Cold v2.0+.

N -

• Better Shaped Weapons ^{Moved to} (7/15) - Needed be installed after Dual Sheath Redux.

Modified Mod Notes

July 8th - July 9th

• LOOT
  • Specified to use the installer. (7/8)
• Serious HD
  • Corrected main filename. (7/8)
• Main Font Replacement
  • Minor spelling fix. (7/9)
• Static Mesh Improvement Mod
  • Updated instructions for 1.73. (7/9)
• STEP Patches
  • Added missing Bash tags. (7/9)

July 10th

• IHSS-Improved Horse Steps
  • Removed unnecessary instructions to install the main file. (7/10)
• Lanterns Of Skyrim
  • Improved wording. (7/10)
• Lightning During Thunder Storms
  • Minor spelling fix. (7/10)
• No Spinning Death Animation
  • Added missing instructions for users with Dragonborn who do not use the STEP Patches. (7/10)
• Skyrim Script Extender
  • Improved wording. (7/10)
• Static Mesh Improvement Mod
  • Corrected Rabbit option from Rabbit to Improved Rabbit. (7/10)

July 11th

• Birds and Flocks
  • Added note to clean with TES5Edit. (7/11)
• DDSopt
  • Added notice about DDSopt process as being an optional step. (7/11)
• Mod Organizer
  • Added Sourceforge Page to the links. (7/11)
• Skill Interface
  • Added notice about this mod not being available on the Nexus at the moment. (7/11)
• The Skyrim Distance Overhaul
  • Added note to clean with TES5Edit. (7/11)

July 12th

• Burn Freeze Shock Effects
  • Updated mod notes. (7/12)
• Clothing and Clutter Fixes
  • Corrected text from Complete to Legendary. (7/12)
• Deadly Spell Impacts
  • Updated with FOMOD instructions. (7/12)
• Elemental Staffs
  • Updated instructions to install main file. (7/12)
• Ruins Clutter Improvement
  • Updated to version 2.8. (7/12)
• XP32 Maximum Skeleton
  • Added missing FOMOD instructions (7/12)

July 16th

• The Skyrim Distance Overhaul
  • Updated with new recommendations, added detailed information about Morthal Swamp options and added instructions for installing the patch via MO. (7/16)

August 9th

• Better Shaped Weapons
  • Nudged version to 1.9.7. No changes in fomod install instructions necessary. (8/9)
• Even Better Quest Objectives
  • Removed The Choice is Yours patch from installation instructions for non-STEP-Patches users, noting that it is now obsolete. (8/9)
• SkyFalls and SkyMills
  • Updated fomod instructions for latest version, including the LOD mod compatibility options. (8/9)
• The Skyrim Distance Overhaul
  • Removed instructions to install the SkyFalls patch, since it is now included in the SkyFalls and SkyMills installer. (8/9)

August 15th

• Dawnguard
  • Revised cleaning procedure to select Update.esm as an implicit dependency in harmony with the TES5Edit Cleaning Guide.
• Dragonborn
  • Revised cleaning procedure to select Update.esm as an implicit dependency in harmony with the TES5Edit Cleaning Guide.

August 19th

• AMidianBorn Book of Silence
  • Revised installation instructions to be less confusing.

August 31st

• Better Weapon Swing Sounds
  • Updated with instructions to hide dummy ESP

Sept 16th

• Dual Sheath Redux
  • Updated installation instructions for v1.7 release.
  • It is no longer necessary to add the -NOBOSS argument. Please remember to run FNIS after updating.

Oct 16th

• Gemling Queen Jewelry
  • Updated FOMOD instructions for v4.1b
  • Updated to new FOMOD template

Nov 23rd

• ENBoost
  • Updated instructions to delete iPresentInterval from Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini. It should remain set to its default, iPresentInterval=1.
    • Previously, STEP erroneously recommended to set iPresentInterval=0 in SkyrimPrefs.ini.
  • Updated instructions to set [MEMORY] parameters manually. Using AutodetectVideoMemorySize=true is unreliable for some users which causes more problems than ENBoost solves. Setting these parameters manually is the only solution.

Dec 4th

• ENBoost
  • Updated instructions to ADD iPresentInterval=1 toSkyrim.ini under [Display] section and DELETE that line from SkyrimPrefs.ini.

Dec 11th

• Weapons and Armor Fixes
  • Updated installation instructions for Improved Closefaced Helmets

Dec 14th

• Updated Dawnguard, Hearthfire, & Dragonborn notes to reflect updated TESEdit cleaning instructions with regard to official content (Update.esm and the DLC plugins). The instructions assumed that MO manages these 'mods', but new version of MO does not manage them, so they never get saved to MO:Overwrite. Instead, they overwrite the vanilla versions, as is the default behavior when TESEdit is launched outside of MO.

Jan 18th

• Updated Ruins Clutter Improved mod notes to skip the dragonclaws since they conflict with Gemling dragon claws.

Jan 22nd

• Updated AMD driver Settings section of the guide to point to the AMD CCC Guide itself to reduce redundancy, since that guide is already very compact.

Jan 24th

• Converted INI Tweaks chapters to transclude relevant entries within Skyrim INIs Guide.

Feb 14th

• Updated Better Shaped Weapons instructions to latest version.

Mar 18th

• Animated Weapon Enchants
  • Recommended to use Vanilla Sounds optional file.
• Skyrim Distant Detail
  • Removed LOOT Rule.
• Weapons and Armor Fixes
  • Removed LOOT Rule.
• Audio Overhaul for Skyrim
  • Removed several LOOT Rules.
  • Removed 2 notes to install compatibility patch for "Realistic Water Two (only if not using the below LOOT rules)".
• Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade
  • Removed LOOT Rule, moved instructions to Short Note section, switched off Detailed Instructions.
• AMidianBorn Book of Silence
  • Removed LOOT Rule.
• SkyFalls and SkyMills
  • Removed LOOT Rule.
• Farmhouse Chimneys
  • Removed LOOT Rule, moved instructions to Short Note section, switched off Detailed Instructions.
• Realistic Water Two
  • Removed all LOOT Rules.
• Wet and Cold
  • Removed LOOT Rule, moved instructions to Short Note section, disabled Detailed Instructions.
• Point the Way
  • Removed LOOT Rule.
• Birds and Flocks
  • Removed LOOT Rule, moved instructions to Short Note section, disabled Detailed Instructions.
• Skyrim Distant Detail
  • Removed LOOT Rule, moved instructions to Short Note section, disabled Detailed Instructions.
• Ducks and Swans for Skyrim
  • Removed LOOT Rule, disabled Detailed Instructions.
• Bashed Patch
  • Removed reference to LOOT Rules that are no longer needed. Added Rule for BCS/Choice is Yours.
• Even Better Quest Objectives
  • Removed LOOT Rule.
• The Choice is Yours
  • Added LOOT Rule for BCS.
• Book Covers Skyrim
  • Added Notice that LOOT Rule needs to be added after installing Choice is Yours.

Mar 20th

• Skyrim Performance Monitor
  • Updated instructions as they indicated erroneously to launch SPM through MO, when it is actually SPM that should launch MO.

May 19th

• SkyUI
  • Removed detailed instructions, since updates to Mod Organizer's external fomod installer have rendered them obsolete.

June 17th

• LOOT
  • Updated with the fact that LOOT is auto-detected by Mod Organizer
  • Moved info about using LOOT with multiple games into the proper format.
  • Added link to the LOOT Meta Rule Instructions
  • Added notice about --single-process argument fix for users who may experience a blank window at startup.

June 19th

• TES5Edit
  • Changed download link to Github location for the latest release.
  • Moved links to the manuals and instructions to the Links.
  • Added instruction to extract the archive to desired location.
• ENBoost
  • Fixed download link.
  • Added notice on how to find Total Available Graphics Memory.

June 20th

• Audio Overhaul for Skyrim
  • Updated instructions to version 2.5
• Bashed Patch
  • Updated and revised.
• The Elder Scrolls V Rewritten-Arvak
  • Added TES5Edit cleaning notice.
• Skyrim Flora Overhaul
  • Added TES5Edit cleaning notice.

Standardized Mod Note Style

• A Quality World Map
• Birds and Flocks
• 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

Other Changes

2014

• (8/21) Updated the TES5Edit Cleaning Instructions to be relevant to all games.
• (11/23) Updated both INI Tweaks to remove iPresentInterval from both INIs.
• (11/23) Updated AMD and Nvidia driver settings to reflect proper vsync settings.
• (12/14) Updated TESEdit cleaning instructions with regard to official content (Update.esm and the DLC plugins). The instructions assumed that MO manages these 'mods', but new version of MO does not manage them, so they never get saved to MO:Overwrite. Instead, they overwrite the vanilla versions, as is the default behavior when TESEdit is launched outside of MO.

2015

• (2/15) Removed INI tweak for [Actor] section that is now packaged with USKP.
• (5/27) Removed and/or fixed invalid and non-working INI tweaks.
• (6/17) Updated LOOT Meta Rule Instructions to reflect changes in version 0.7.

Initial-Release Changes (Implemented with the release)

Mods

Utilities

• BOSS Template:Removed - Replaced by LOOT
• BOSS Userlist Manager Template:Removed - Replaced by LOOT
• LOOT ^Added
• Optimizer Textures Template:Removed - DDSopt is the only texture-opt utility that STEP should support.
• TES5Edit ^Added to Core.

A -

• STEP Patches ^{Moved to} - 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 Template:Removed - This functionality is within ENBoost.
• Skyrim Script Extender Template:Updated - 1.7.1+ is now required. This version enables Sheson's memory patch. Please update!

D -

• Argonian Decapitation Fix Template: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 to} - 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 to} - 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 Template:Removed - Not needed with Mod Organizer, even possibly conflicting with Mod Organizer.
• Ragdoll Paralysis ^Added
• Smart Souls ^{Moved to} - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
• Unofficial Skyrim Patch ^{Moved to} - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
• Unofficial Dawnguard Patch ^{Moved to} - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
• Unofficial Hearthfire Patch ^{Moved to} - Moved to accommodate proper conflict resolution between Unofficial Patches and the Official DLC.
• Unofficial Dragonborn Patch ^{Moved to} - 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 Template:Removed - Adds information the player should find out on their own. Read books, explore, ... remember. Just look at the active effect!
• Dungeon Quest Awareness Template:Removed - Adds information the player should find out on their own.
• Interface Hard Coded Key Tweaks Template:Removed - Not necessary.
• No Boring Sleep-Wait Menu Template:Removed - Better in a Utilities pack. Only useful for cleaning saves.
• No Menu and Loading Smoke Template: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 Template:Removed - Not necessary and not worth it until it is 100% compatible with SkyUI ... less headache.

F -

• Jewels of the Nord Template:Removed - Fully replaced by Gemling Queen Jewelry and Static Mesh Improvement Mod.

G - Standalone applications that aid in the management of the modding process

• AMidianBorn Farmhouse ^Added
• AMidianBorn Whiterun ^Added
• Chimneys for Skyrim Template:Removed - Removed in favor of Hearthfire Chimneys for Skyrim.
• Hearthfire Chimneys for Skyrim ^Added
• Skyrim Flora Overhaul ^{Moved to} - 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 to} - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
• The Skyrim Distance Overhaul ^Added
• Vibrant Auroras Template:Removed - There is nothing wrong with vanilla auroras. The ENB you use may change the value of this mod.

H -

• Better Male Feet Template:Removed - Better Males covers this
• Better Males ^Added
• Diverse Priests Template:Removed - Removed as Clothing and Clutter Fixes does the same thing.
• HD Rabbits Plus Template:Removed - The HD rabbits are not sufficiently better to warrant a plugin spot.
• Ice Wraith Template: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 Template: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 to} - 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 Template:Removed - aMidianBorn Book of Silence is better.

J -

• Animated Clutter ^Added
• Fores New Idles in Skyrim ^{Moved to} - 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 Template:Removed - No longer available to download.

K -

• Designs of the Nords Template: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 Template:Updated - Soul Gems Differ underwent some changes courtesy of the STEP team. Please update this mod!
• White Phial Replacer ^Added

M -

• Ars Metallica-Smithing Template:Removed - Removed in favor of Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade.
• Come together N Out of the way ^Added
• Dynamic Fires Template:Removed - Causes conflicts, not being maintained by author to resolve conflicts and not well thought out.
• Lantern Caretakers Template:Removed - Caretakers are not lore friendly.
• More Salt Please Template:Removed - Replaced by leveled list version in STEP Patches
• Move It Dammit Template:Removed - Removed in favor of Come together N Out of the way.
• Non-Essential Children ^{Moved to} - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
• The Choice is Yours ^{Moved to} - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
• The Paarthurnax Dilemma ^{Moved to} - Moved into proper alphabetical order.
• When Vampires Attack ^{Moved to} - Moved into proper alphabetical order.

N - Patches

• Bashed Patch ^{Moved to} - 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 Template: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 Template:Removed - Almost completely overwritten by Core mods.

I -

• Accingite Vos Template: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 Template:Removed - removed because it is outdated now that Audio Overhaul for Skyrim version 2 has been released.
• Sounds of Skyrim-Dungeons Template: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