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Post-Release Changes (Implemented since the release)

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.

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 - Alpha Build 1.7.0 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.
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
Enhanced Blood Textures MOVED - Moved to solve Potential Mod Order Problem in Mod Organizer. Now in section F.
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!
Stalhrim of Skyrim - Fixes ADDED
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.
Follower Trap Safety MOVED - Moved to solve Potential Mod Order Problem in Mod Organizer. Now in section D (It is a mod intended to fix the buggy trap system).
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.
The Choice is Yours MOVED - Moved to solve Potential Mod Order Problem in Mod Organizer.
The Paarthurnax Dilemma MOVED - Moved to solve Potential Mod Order Problem in Mod Organizer.
Traps Make Noise MOVED - Moved to solve Potential Mod Order Problem in Mod Organizer. Now in section D (It is a mod intended to fix the buggy trap system).
When Vampires Attack MOVED - Moved to solve Potential Mod Order Problem in Mod Organizer. Now in section H (It affects characters UI behavior).

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 1.7.0 alpha.