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SkyrimLE:3.0.0/changelog

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Changes to the live guide can occur at any time between releases (see page footer for last edited timestamp), so review this changelog to see what may have changed since your 3.0.0 build date.

Post-Release Changes[edit | edit source]

Any changes made to the current version of the live guide.

What's New[edit | edit source]

System Setup Guide[edit | edit source]

The System Setup Guide is an integral component of all Step mod-build guides and should be completed early as indicated in all mod-build guide instructions.

Changelog Format[edit | edit source]

The changelog format has been modified to improve readability, group like-changes together, and include more information about changes made. We hope these updates will help to improve workflow when updating to a new version.

Improved Guide Workflow[edit | edit source]

The workflow of mod-build guides has been revised to both reduce page length of guide pages and to facilitate simper updating from version to version. A great deal of consideration was given to the user experience. Step's updated mod-build guides require much less off-guide navigation, because mod installation instructions now make use of collapsible elements within the 'ModGroup' tables themselves.

New 'ModGroup' Tables[edit | edit source]

Mod are grouped together based on standardized, logical categories called 'ModGroups' that maximize differentiation while minimizing conflicts. These ModGroups are the same across all game-specific mod-build guides. This improves mod list organization while also reducing the need to hide individual mod assets; thus, improving workflow and reducing the potential for user error from missed steps.

Step Patches[edit | edit source]

Also see the forum topic.

Step CR Patch This is the conflict resolution patch for the main Guide and is now all or nothing; whereas, before we were providing multiple patches for various mods users didn't want to install. This Patch includes the following additional edits beyond patching:

Hand built leveled lists.
Increases arrow speed to ~1.5x that of vanilla.
Increases the chances of recovering arrows from dead NPCs to 50%; vanilla is 33%.
Increases the time that passes during fast travel. It will be similar to the take it takes to walk the distance; time is accurate within 2-3 min deviation.
Reduces the distance NPCs will greet the player to 60; vanilla is 160. This prevents the constant NPC greeting while walking around cities.
Reduces the distance requires for NPCs to detect crimes to 2000; vanilla is 4000. This provides for more realistic gameplay as guards won't catch you as often from seemingly out of nowhere.
Reduces the maximum chance that NPCs can dodge projectiles to 66%, vanilla is 100%. This reduces the uncanny dodging abilities of hostile targets.
Reduces the game's timescale to 15; vanilla is 20. This results in longer day/night cycles.
Several bug fixes are also included from various mods with open permissions.

Step Skyrim LE - Lighting & Weather Patch
This is the conflict resolution patch specifically for the new Lighting & Weather mod group. It's provided separately for users who wish to use different lighting and/or weather mods than what Step has chosen for the Guide.

Most of the patch information can now be found on their forum topic.

Release Changes[edit | edit source]

The below changes are listed for the Beta Guide users. These changes have happened between v0.3.0b and v1.0.0. All other users can consider this to be the initial public release of the SE Guide.

Guide Changes[edit | edit source]

Updated MCM sections for any mod updates.
Updated optional BethINI settings for the latest version of BethINI.
General refinement of text formatting and instructions throughout the Guide.

Mod List Changes[edit | edit source]

Legend[edit | edit source]

Added | new mod added to the Guide this release.

Incorporated | mod was incorporated into one of the Guide patches. Users should remove these mods.

Moved | mod was moved to a new Mod Group.

Updated | mod instructions were updated.

Dropped / Replaced | mod was removed from Guide. Users should remove these mods.

Tools[edit | edit source]

Dropped / Replaced

DDSopt | This tool is obsolete.
Wrye Bash | Replaced by the Step CR Patch.

Extenders[edit | edit source]

Added

SKSE Plugin Preloader

Updated

SKSE | Modified to include instructions for manual configuration of the loader in MO2, just in case MO2 doesn't pre-configure correctly for some reason.

Resources[edit | edit source]

Foundational Mods[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

STEP Optimized Vanilla Textures | No longer supported.

Updated

Static Mesh Improvement Mod | Updated to support latest version of the Guide.

Audiovisual - Animations & Effects[edit | edit source]

Added

Audiovisual - Models & Textures[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

A Quality World Map | Replaced by Guide's LOD process.
Animated Clutter | Dropped by popular demand.
Animated Weapon Enchants | Dropped due to issues with the mod.
aMidianBorn Caves and Mines | Dropped in favor of other mods.
aMidianBorn Whiterun | Dropped in favor of other mods.
Bellyaches HD Dragon Replacer | Replaced by RUSTIC DRAGONS.
Burn Freeze Shock Effects | Dropped due to potential issues with the mod.
Dragonborn Mages Robes Retexture Pack | Replaced in favor of other mods for consistency.
Dragon Priest Masks | Replaced by Dragon Masks Retextured.
HD Reworked Baskets | Replaced by Realistic HD Baskets.
High Quality 3D Map | Replaced by Guide's LOD process.
HQ Paper | Mod is no longer available. Replaced by Realistic Paper.
HQ Snow | Replaced by Hyperborean Snow LE.
Improved Vanilla Mountains | Replaced by Majestic Mountains.
Improved Weapon Impact Effects | Replaced by Improved Sparks.
Lepidoptera Of Skyrim | Mod no longer available.
Mage Outfit Texture Overhaul | Replaced in favor of other mods for consistency.
Not Really HD-Keys | Replaced by ElSopa - HD Keys.
Not Really HD Leather Strips | Dropped in favor of other mods.
Not Really HD-Mask of Clavicus Vile | Dropped in favor of other mods.
Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD | Dropped in favor of other mods.
Realistic Instruments | Replaced by Rally's Instruments.
RUSTIC FORSWORN | Replaced by Rustic Armor and Weapons.
SkyFalls and SkyMills | Replaced by DynDOLOD.
Skyrim Flora Overhaul | Replaced by Enhanced Vanilla Trees.
Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project | Dropped due to nearly completely covered by Better Shaped Weapons.
Super Realistic Ore |Replaced by Metallurgy.
TDN Vampire Armor Retexture | Replaced in favor of other mods for consistency.
Trees HD | Replaced by Enhanced Vanilla Trees.

Updated

aMidianBorn Book of Silence | Updated to support latest version of the Guide.
Enhanced Blood Textures | Changed to LITE version.

Audiovisual - Sounds & Music[edit | edit source]

Added

Sound Hammering Sounds

Dropped / Replaced

Immersive Thunder | Dropped due to conflicts with other mods.
Lucidity Sound FX | Dropped due to potential issues with the files.

Character Appearance[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped/Replaced

Better Males | Replaced by Tempered Skins.
RUSTIC CHILDREN | Replaced by Simple Children LE.
PAINTERLY | Replaced by Vanilla Warpaints Absolution.

Updated

Fixes[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

Appropriately Attired Jarls | Replaced by Clothing & Clutter Fixes.
NARC | Replaced by features in other mods.
Ragdoll Paralysis | Replaced by CACO.
Realistic Ragdolls and Force | Dropped for increased compatibility.

Updated

Gameplay - General[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

Clams Drop Pearls | Replaced by CACO.
Smart Souls | Replaced by GIST.

Gameplay - AI & Combat[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

Auto Unepuip Ammo | Replaced by Unequip Quiver.
Immersive Citizens-AI Overhaul | Replaced by AI Overhaul.

Gameplay - Economy & Item Balance[edit | edit source]

Gameplay - Immersion & Role-playing[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

Clams Drop Pearls | Replaced by CACO.
Dead Body Collision | Dropped for improved compatibility.
Skyrim Enhanced Camera | Dropped due to being too stylistic.

Gameplay - Quests & Stories[edit | edit source]

Added

Gameplay - Skills & Perks[edit | edit source]

Interface[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

Main Font Replacement |Replaced by Font Overhaul.

Locations[edit | edit source]

Added

Helarchen Creek

Lighting & Weather[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

Enhanced Lighting for ENB-LITE | Replaced by Luminosity Lighting Overhaul.

Utilities[edit | edit source]

Patches[edit | edit source]

Added

Step SkyrimLE - CR Patch | Updated to support latest version of mods and various mod list changes. Also incorporated the following:
Step SkyrimLE - L&W Patch | New optional plugin that come with the new optional Lighting & Weather mod group.

Post-Release Changes[edit | edit source]

Any changes made to the live Guide before another release is committed. These changes will be moved to the upper section during the next release to ensure they are not missed.

Post Guide Changes[edit | edit source]

Fixed missing images for xLODGen section.
Removed tool installation from the Guide. Since these tools are common to all Gaming Guides, they've been moved the the Setup Guide.

Post Mod List Changes[edit | edit source]

Audiovisual - Models & Textures[edit | edit source]

Updated

The Ruffled Feather | Updated FOMOD installation for Step option.

Character Appearance[edit | edit source]

Updated

FAR-Forgotten Argonian Roots | Corrected installation instructions.

Audiovisual - Lighting & Weather[edit | edit source]

Updated

Vivid Weathers | Added FOMOD instructions.

Patches[edit | edit source]

Updated

Step SkyrimLE L&W Patch | Fixed issue of missing master.

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+{{ChangelogVersionHeader}}
-=={{fc|#e6b69e|What's New}}==
+==Post-Release Changes==
-<p>'''New Direction'''<br>
+Any changes made to the ''current version'' of the live guide.
-Step Guides are taking a new direction. [[STEP:New_Direction|Please read the article]] to understand how future Guides will be handled and released.</p>
+:<NOTE OR LIST MINOR CHANGES TO GUIDE_LEVEL WORDING OR STRUCTURE>
-<p>'''A New Prerequisite'''<br>
+==What's New==
-A new Guide as been created that is meant for users to follow prior to any of our Gaming Guides. This new guide is the [[Guide:SystemSetupGuide|System Setup Guide]]. Users should visit there and complete it before completing any Gaming Guide by Step.</p>
-<p>'''Changelog Format'''<br>
+====System Setup Guide====
-We've updated the formatting of our changelogs to improve readability, group like-changes together, and include more information about changes made. We hope these updates will help to improve workflow by section for users updating!</p>
+The [[Guide:SystemSetupGuide|System Setup Guide]] is an integral component of all Step mod-build guides and should be completed early as indicated in all mod-build guide instructions.
-== Improved Guide Workflow ==
+====Changelog Format====
-Many steps were taken to improve the our guide workflow. As a result, the flow of the Gaming Guides have been completely rebuilt. A great deal of consideration was taken of the workflow from the user's perspective. Thus, the Gaming Guides have been restructured for a start to finish experience; whereas, previous versions of Step Guides had users jumping back and forth too often.
+The changelog format has been modified to improve readability, group like-changes together, and include more information about changes made. We hope these updates will help to improve workflow when updating to a new version.
-<p>'''New Mod Groups'''<br>
+====Improved Guide Workflow====
-STEP Skyrim LE and the other new guides to follow have new "Mod Groups" based on standardized categories that minimize conflict resolution while maximizing differentiation. Compared to previous guides, this restructure greatly improves mod list organization while also reducing the need to hide individual mod assets, thus, improving workflow and reducing user error from missed steps.</p>
+The workflow of mod-build guides has been revised to both reduce page length of guide pages and to facilitate simper updating from version to version. A great deal of consideration was given to the user experience. Step's updated mod-build guides require much less off-guide navigation, because mod installation instructions now make use of collapsible elements within the 'ModGroup' tables themselves.
-<p>'''Expandable Instructions'''<br>
+====New 'ModGroup' Tables====
-Users no longer have to leave the Guide page to view detailed mod instructions! We have rebuilt our mod tables to incorporate expandable rows for any mods with detailed instruction. This update drastically improves workflow and makes it far easier for users to install our Guides.</p>
+Mod are grouped together based on standardized, logical categories called 'ModGroups' that maximize differentiation while minimizing conflicts. These ModGroups are the same across all game-specific mod-build guides. This improves mod list organization while also reducing the need to hide individual mod assets; thus, improving workflow and reducing the potential for user error from missed steps.
-<p>'''Cleanup'''<br>
+====Step Patches====
-As part of the flow change and a desire to reduce information that should be centralized, we've pulled several of the setup steps out of the Guides, and moved them to the new [[Guide:SystemSetupGuide|System Setup Guide]]. Users are required to complete this new guide before completing any Gaming Guide. The remainder of the detailed instructions within Guides are now hidden by spoilers. This cleans up content and helps users to focus on one thing at a time. To reveal the instructions, users simply need to click the spoiler to expand it.</p>
+Also see the [https://stepmodifications.org/ipb4/topic/14516-step-se-core-patches-by-the-step-team/ forum topic].
-<p>'''Removals'''<br>
+{{Fc|instruction|'''Step CR Patch'''}}
-To reduce user steps and simplify our Guides, the LOOT Rules from previous Step Guides have been removed. Our CR Patches are now entirely designed around a LOOT-sorted plugin order. Now users simply need to accept a default LOOT plugin order and our patches take care of the rest.</p>
-Wrye Bash has also been removed from the our Guides. Our CR Patches now serve this content in place of the Bashed Patches. Along with it, all Compilation files have taken an arrow to the knee! While it may save time by not having to download and install the mods the Compilations held, it also hinders customization, mod endorsements, and adds to maintenance overhead to the Guides. Therefore, Step will no longer provide compilation files/packs with our Guides. As such, any mods from the Compilations have been re-added to the Guides.</p>
-<p>'''Revaluations'''<br>
-It has been ages since the sound-based mods were revaluated. This has finally been completed with this release! Also, a complete comparison of the textures included in the Guides have been completed. With the readdition of Skyrim Realistic Overhaul to the LE and SE Guides, this was desperately needed! Several mods have been dropped as a result of these revaluations.</p>
-<p>'''MCM Recommendations'''<br>
-The new Guides now include MCM recommendations. This is something the users have asked for since MCM existed and the wait is over!</p>
-== STEP Skyrim LE Patches ==
-In a desire and need to reduce maintenance overhead, the Step Patches available have been reduce from 8 to 2. Mods required for the Step Patches are indicated in green at the beginning of the mod listing in the mod groups. The Patches provided include:
-{{fc|highlight|'''Step Skyrim LE - Conflict Resolution Patch'''}}<br/>
 This is the conflict resolution patch for the main Guide and is now all or nothing; whereas, before we were providing multiple patches for various mods users didn't want to install. This Patch includes the following additional edits beyond patching:
 * Hand built leveled lists.