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SkyrimLE:3.0.0/changelog

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NOTE

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]

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.

06-Models & Textures[edit | edit source]

Updated

The Ruffled Feather | Updated FOMOD installation for Step option.

08-Character Appearance[edit | edit source]

Updated

FAR-Forgotten Argonian Roots | Corrected installation instructions.

18-Lighting & Weather[edit | edit source]

Updated

Vivid Weathers | Added FOMOD instructions.

20-Patches[edit | edit source]

Updated

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

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 The main conflict resolution patch is required for the intended mod build to function properly. Mods on which the CR patch depends are indicated by a vertical green bar to the left of the mod name in ModGroup tables.

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 LW Patch The Lighting & Weather conflict resolution patch is required if the optional Lighting & Weather ModGroup is installed. Mods on which the CR patch depends are indicated by a vertical red bar to the left of the mod name in ModGroup tables.

Guide-Level 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.

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-Level Changes[edit | edit source]

Legend[edit | edit source]

Added | new mod added (add these mods)

Moved | mod was moved to a new ModGroup (move these mods)

Updated | mod instructions updated

Incorporated | mod is included in the Step CR Patch (remove these mods)

Dropped / Replaced | mod was removed (remove these mods)

01-Tools[edit | edit source]

Dropped / Replaced

DDSopt | This tool is obsolete.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

02-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.

03-Resources[edit | edit source]

04-Foundation[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.

05-Animations & Effects[edit | edit source]

Added

06-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.

07-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.

08-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

09-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

10-Gameplay-General[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

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

11-Gameplay-AI & Combat[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

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

12-Gameplay-Economy[edit | edit source]

13-Gameplay-Immersion[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.

14-Gameplay-Quests[edit | edit source]

Added

15-Gameplay-Skills & Perks[edit | edit source]

16-Interface[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

Main Font Replacement |Replaced by Font Overhaul.

17-Locations[edit | edit source]

Added

Helarchen Creek

18-Lighting & Weather[edit | edit source]

Added

Dropped / Replaced

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

19-Utilities[edit | edit source]

20-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.

21-ENB[edit | edit source]

@@ Line 2: / Line 2: @@
 ==Post-Release Changes==
-Any changes made to the ''current version'' of the live guide.
+* Fixed missing images for xLODGen section.
-:<NOTE OR LIST MINOR CHANGES TO GUIDE_LEVEL WORDING OR STRUCTURE>
+* Removed tool installation from the Guide. Since these tools are common to all Gaming Guides, they've been moved the the [[Guide:SystemSetupGuide|Setup Guide]].
+=== 06-Models & Textures  ===
+: {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
+::* [[SkyrimLE:The_Ruffled_Feather|The Ruffled Feather]] | Updated FOMOD installation for Step option.
+=== 08-Character Appearance ===
+: {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
+::* [[SkyrimLE:FAR-Forgotten_Argonian_Roots|FAR-Forgotten Argonian Roots]] | Corrected installation instructions.
+=== 18-Lighting & Weather  ===
+: {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
+::* [[SkyrimLE:Vivid_Weathers|Vivid Weathers]] | Added FOMOD instructions.
+=== 20-Patches  ===
+: {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
+::* [[SkyrimLE:Step_Skyrim_LE_Lighting_and_Weather_Patch|Step SkyrimLE L&W Patch]] | Fixed issue of missing master.
 ==What's New==
@@ Line 23: / Line 39: @@
 {{Fc|instruction|'''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:
+The main conflict resolution patch is required for the intended mod build to function properly. Mods on which the CR patch depends are indicated by a vertical {{Fc|green|green bar}} to the left of the mod name in ModGroup tables.
 * Hand built leveled lists.
 * Increases arrow speed to ~1.5x that of vanilla.
@@ Line 34: / Line 50: @@
 * Several bug fixes are also included from various mods with open permissions.
-{{fc|highlight|'''Step Skyrim LE - Lighting & Weather Patch'''}}<br/>
+{{Fc|instruction|'''Step LW 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.
+The ''Lighting & Weather'' conflict resolution patch is required if the optional Lighting & Weather ModGroup is installed. Mods on which the CR patch depends are indicated by a vertical {{Fc|red|red bar}} to the left of the mod name in ModGroup tables.
-Most of the patch information can now be found on their [https://stepmodifications.orgforum/topic/14516-step-se-core-patches-by-the-step-team/ forum topic].
-<br><br>
-== {{fc|#e6b69e|Release Changes}} ==
+== Guide-Level Changes ==
 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 ==
 * 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 ==
+== Mod-Level Changes ==
-<!--
-###### SECTION FORMAT ###################################
-==== Mod Group ====
-: header (see Legend below)
-::* [[ModName]] | Additional information about list entry
-#########################################################-->
 ==== Legend ====
-: {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}} | new mod added to the Guide this release.<br>
+: {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}} | new mod added (add these mods)
-: {{fc|merged|{{fs|1.1em|'''Incorporated'''}}}} | mod was incorporated into one of the Guide patches. Users should remove these mods.<br>
+: {{fc|merged|{{fs|1.1em|'''Moved'''}}}} | mod was moved to a new ModGroup (move these mods)
-: {{fc|merged|{{fs|1.1em|'''Moved'''}}}} | mod was moved to a new Mod Group.<br>
+: {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}} | mod instructions updated
-: {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}} | mod instructions were updated.<br>
+: {{fc|merged|{{fs|1.1em|'''Incorporated'''}}}} | mod is included in the Step CR Patch (remove these mods)
-: {{fc|dropped|{{fs|1.1em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}} | mod was removed from Guide. Users should remove these mods.<br>
+: {{fc|dropped|{{fs|1.1em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}} | mod was removed (remove these mods)
+=== 01-Tools ===
-=== Tools ===
 : {{fc|dropped|{{fs|1.1em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:DDSopt|DDSopt]] | This tool is obsolete.
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Wrye_Bash|Wrye Bash]] | Replaced by the Step CR Patch.
-=== Extenders ===
+=== 02-Extenders ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:SKSE_Plugin_Preloader|SKSE Plugin Preloader]]
@@ Line 78: / Line 79: @@
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Skyrim_Script_Extender|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 ===
+=== 03-Resources ===
-=== Foundational Mods ===
+=== 04-Foundation ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Majestic_Mountains|Majestic Mountains]]
@@ Line 91: / Line 92: @@
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Static_Mesh_Improvement_Mod|Static Mesh Improvement Mod]] | Updated to support latest version of the Guide.
-=== Audiovisual - Animations & Effects  ===
+=== 05-Animations & Effects  ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Dual_Wield_Improved_Animation|Dual Wield Improved Animation]]
@@ Line 97: / Line 98: @@
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Stronger_Swimming_Animation|Stronger Swimming Animation]]
-=== Audiovisual - Models & Textures ===
+=== 06-Models & Textures  ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Armor Mesh Fixes|Armor Mesh Fixes]]
@@ Line 176: / Line 177: @@
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Enhanced_Blood_Textures|Enhanced Blood Textures]] | Changed to LITE version.
-=== Audiovisual - Sounds & Music ===
+=== 07-Sounds & Music  ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Sound_Hammering_Sounds|Sound Hammering Sounds]]
@@ Line 184: / Line 185: @@
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Lucidity_Sound_FX|Lucidity Sound FX]] | Dropped due to potential issues with the files.
-=== Character Appearance ===
+=== 08-Character Appearance ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Simple_Children_LE|Simple Children LE]]
@@ Line 199: / Line 200: @@
 : {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
-=== Fixes ===
+=== 09-Fixes  ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:1st_Person_Candlelight_Fix|1st Person Candlelight Fix]]
@@ Line 213: / Line 214: @@
 : {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
-=== Gameplay - General ===
+=== 10-Gameplay-General ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Complete_Alchemy_and_Cooking_Overhaul|Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul]]
@@ Line 222: / Line 223: @@
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Smart_Souls|Smart Souls]] | Replaced by GIST.
-=== Gameplay - AI & Combat ===
+=== 11-Gameplay-AI & Combat  ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:AI_Overhaul|AI Overhaul]]
@@ Line 232: / Line 233: @@
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Immersive_Citizens-AI_Overhaul|Immersive Citizens-AI Overhaul]] | Replaced by AI Overhaul.
-=== Gameplay - Economy & Item Balance ===
+=== 12-Gameplay-Economy  ===
-=== Gameplay - Immersion & Role-playing ===
+=== 13-Gameplay-Immersion  ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Go_On_Ahead|Go On Ahead]]
@@ Line 245: / Line 246: @@
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Skyrim_Enhanced_Camera|Skyrim Enhanced Camera]] | Dropped due to being too stylistic.
-=== Gameplay - Quests & Stories ===
+=== 14-Gameplay-Quests ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Alternate_Start_-_Live_Another_Life|Alternate Start - Live Another Life]]
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Torches_and_Shock_Spells_Ignite_Oil|Torches and Shock Spells Ignite Oil]]
-=== Gameplay - Skills & Perks ===
+=== 15-Gameplay-Skills & Perks ===
-=== Interface ===
+=== 16-Interface  ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Font_Overhaul|Font Overhaul]]
@@ Line 262: / Line 263: @@
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Main_Font_Replacement|Main Font Replacement]] |Replaced by Font Overhaul.
-=== Locations ===
+=== 17-Locations  ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Helarchen_Creek|Helarchen Creek]]
-=== Lighting & Weather ===
+=== 18-Lighting & Weather  ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Luminosity_Lighting_Overhaul|Luminosity Lighting Overhaul]]
@@ Line 274: / Line 275: @@
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Enhanced_Lighting_for_ENB-LITE|Enhanced Lighting for ENB-LITE]] | Replaced by Luminosity Lighting Overhaul.
-=== Utilities ===
+=== 19-Utilities  ===
-=== Patches ===
+=== 20-Patches  ===
 : {{fc|added|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Step_Skyrim_LE_Conflict_Resolution_Patch|Step SkyrimLE - CR Patch]] | Updated to support latest version of mods and various mod list changes. Also incorporated the following:
 ::* [[SkyrimLE:Step_Skyrim_LE_Lighting_and_Weather_Patch|Step SkyrimLE - L&W Patch]] | New ''optional'' plugin that come with the new optional Lighting & Weather mod group.
-<br><br>
-=={{fc|#e6b69e|Post-Release Changes}}==
+=== 21-ENB  ===
-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 ==
-* 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 [[Guide:SystemSetupGuide|Setup Guide]].
-== Post Mod List Changes ==
-<!--==== Legend ====
-* {{fc|added|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}} :: new mod added to the Guide this release.<br>
-* {{fc|merged|{{fs|1.12em|'''Incorporated'''}}}} :: mod was incorporated into one of the Guide patches. Users should remove these mods.<br>
-* {{fc|merged|{{fs|1.12em|'''Moved'''}}}} :: mod was moved to a new Mod Group.<br>
-* {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}} :: mod instructions were updated.<br>
-* {{fc|dropped|{{fs|1.12em|'''Dropped'''}}}} :: mod was removed from Guide. Users should remove these mods.<br>
-* {{fc|replaced|{{fs|1.12em|'''Replaced'''}}}} :: mod was removed from the Guide, but replaced by another mod. Users should remove these mods.
-=== Tools ===
-=== Extenders ===
-=== Resources ===
-=== Foundational Mods ===
-=== Audiovisual - Animations & Effects  ===
--->
-=== Audiovisual - Models & Textures ===
-: {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
-::* [[SkyrimLE:The_Ruffled_Feather|The Ruffled Feather]] | Updated FOMOD installation for Step option.
-<!--
-=== Audiovisual - Sounds & Music ===
--->
-=== Character Appearance ===
-: {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
-::* [[SkyrimLE:FAR-Forgotten_Argonian_Roots|FAR-Forgotten Argonian Roots]] | Corrected installation instructions.
-<!--
-=== Fixes ===
-=== Gameplay - General ===
-=== Gameplay - AI & Combat ===
-=== Gameplay - Economy & Item Balance ===
-=== Gameplay - Immersion & Role-playing ===
-=== Gameplay - Quests & Stories ===
-=== Gameplay - Skills & Perks ===
-=== User Interface ===
-=== Locations ===
--->
-=== Audiovisual - Lighting & Weather ===
-: {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
-::* [[SkyrimLE:Vivid_Weathers|Vivid Weathers]] | Added FOMOD instructions.
-<!--
-=== Utilities ===
--->
-=== Patches ===
-: {{fc|updated|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
-::* [[SkyrimLE:Step_Skyrim_LE_Lighting_and_Weather_Patch|Step SkyrimLE L&W Patch]] | Fixed issue of missing master.