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=={{fc|#e6b69e|What's New}}==
=== New Direction ===
=== New Direction ===
STEP Guides are taking a new direction. [[STEP:New_Direction|Please read the article]] to understand how future Guides will be handled and released.
STEP Guides are taking a new direction. [[STEP:New_Direction|Please read the article]] to understand how future Guides will be handled and released.


=== Improved Guide Flow ===
=== A New Prerequisite ===
Many steps were taken to improve the Guide's workflow. As a result, the flow of the STEP Guide has been completely rebuilt. A great deal of consideration was taken from the workflow of the user while following the Guide. Thus, v3.0 has been restructured for a start to finish experience; whereas, previous versions of STEP Guides had users jumping back and forth too often.
 
==== A New Prerequisite ====
A new guide as been created that is meant for users to follow prior to any Step guide. This new guide is the [[Guide:SystemSetupGuide|System Setup Guide]]. Users should visit there and complete it before completing any Step guide.
A new guide as been created that is meant for users to follow prior to any Step guide. This new guide is the [[Guide:SystemSetupGuide|System Setup Guide]]. Users should visit there and complete it before completing any Step guide.


==== Three-part Design ====
=== Changelog Format ===
There is also a new three-part design. The Guide is separated into three pages. Part 1 are the prerequisites where the game and all the tools will be set up prior to getting into the mods. By the completion of Part 1, users will have their systems fully set up and ready for modding their game. Part 2 is the mod list where all the mods reside with all the installation details and instructions. Finally, in Part 3 is a wrap-up where any leftover, final steps to completing the Guide will take place such as patching, running final tools, and MCM recommendations.
We've updated the formatting of our changelogs to improve readability, group like-changes together, and include more information about changes made. We hope the changes help to improve workflow for users during updates!


This new design helps users to focus in one specific sections of the Guide while improve workflow.
== Improved Guide Workflow ==
Many steps were taken to improve the Guide's workflow. As a result, the flow of the STEP Guide has been completely rebuilt. A great deal of consideration was taken from the workflow of the user while following the Guide. Thus, future Guides have been restructured for a start to finish experience; whereas, previous versions of STEP Guides had users jumping back and forth too often.


==== New Mod Groups ====
=== New Mod Groups ===
STEP Skyrim LE and the other new guides to follow have new mod groups based on Mod Picker's categories. 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.
STEP Skyrim SE and the other new guides to follow have new mod groups based on Mod Picker's categories. 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.


==== Cleanup ====
=== Cleanup ===
As part of the flow change and a desire to reduce information that should be centralized, we've pulled several of the setup sets out of the Guide itself, and moved them to the new [[Guide:SystemSetupGuide|System Setup Guide]]. Users are required to complete this new guide before completing any Step guide. The remainder of the detailed instructions within this Guide are now hidden by spoilers. This cleans up the Guide and helps users to focus on one thing at a time. To reveal the instructions, users simply need to click the links in the Guide.
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 Guide, itself, and moved them to the new [[Guide:SystemSetupGuide|System Setup Guide]]. Users are required to complete this new guide before completing any Step guide. The remainder of the detailed instructions within this Guide are now hidden by spoilers. This cleans up the Guide 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.


==== Removals ====
=== Removals ===
To reduce user steps and simplify the Guide, the LOOT Rules from previous STEP Guides have been removed. The STEP Patches are now entirely designed around a LOOT sorted load order. This improves workflow for both the users and for the STEP Team. Now users simply need to accept a default LOOT load order and STEP takes care of the rest with the Guide patches.
To reduce user steps and simplify the Guide, the LOOT Rules from previous STEP Guides have been removed. The STEP Patches are now entirely designed around a LOOT sorted load order. This improves workflow for both the users and the STEP Team. Now users simply need to accept a default LOOT load order and STEP takes care of the rest with the Guide patches.


Wrye Bash has also been removed from the Guide. The STEP Patches now serve the content in place of the Bashed Patches. Along with it, the STEP Compilation files have taken an arrow to the knee! While it may save time by not having to download and install the mods the Compilation held, it also hinders customization, endorsements, and adds to maintenance overhead. Therefore, Step will no longer provide compilation files/packs. As a result these mods have been re-added to the guides.
Wrye Bash has also been removed from the Guide. The STEP Patches now serve the content in place of the Bashed Patches. Along with it, the STEP Compilation files have taken an arrow to the knee! While it may save time by not having to download and install the mods the Compilation held, it also hinders customization, mod endorsements, and adds to maintenance overhead. Therefore, Step will no longer provide compilation files/packs. As such, mods from the Compilation have been re-added to the guides.


=== Revaluations ===
=== Revaluations ===
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 Guide has been completed. With the readdition of SRO, this was desperately needed. Several mods have been dropped as a result of these revaluations.
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 Guide has been completed. With the readdition of SRO, this was desperately needed. Several mods have been dropped as a result of these revaluations.


=== STEP Patches ===
== STEP Skyrim SE Patches ==
In a desire and need to reduce maintenance overhead, the STEP Patches available have been reduce to 2 from 8. This is also in part due to Skyrim LE including all the DLC. Mods included in the STEP Patches are indicated on the mod tables. The Patches provided include:
In a desire and need to reduce maintenance overhead, the STEP Patches available have been reduce from 8 to 2. This is also in part due to Skyrim SE including all the DLC. 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|#ddd|'''STEP Skyrim SE - Conflict Resolution Patch'''}}<br/>
{{fc|highlight|'''STEP Skyrim SE - Conflict Resolution Patch'''}}<br/>
This is the conflict resolution patch for main Guide and is now all or nothing; whereas, before we were providing multiple patches for various mods users didn't want to use. It includes the following additional edits beyond simple patching:
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 arrow speed to ~1.5x that of vanilla.
* Increases the chances of recovering arrows from dead NPCs to 50%; vanilla is 33%.
* Increases the chances of recovering arrows from dead NPCs to 50%; vanilla is 33%.
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* Reduces the game's timescale to 15; vanilla is 20. This results in longer day/night cycles.
* Reduces the game's timescale to 15; vanilla is 20. This results in longer day/night cycles.


{{fc|#ddd|'''STEP Skyrim SE - Lighting & Weather Patch'''}}<br/>
{{fc|highlight|'''STEP Skyrim SE - Lighting and Weather Patch'''}}<br/>
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.
This is the conflict resolution patch specifically for the new ''Lighting and 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 [https://forum.step-project.com/topic/14516-step-se-core-patches-by-the-step-team/ forum topic].
Most of the patch information can now be found on their [https://stepmodifications.org/forum/topic/14516-step-se-core-patches-by-the-step-team/ forum topic].


=== MCM Recommendations ===
== MCM Recommendations ==
With STEP 3.0 the STEP Guides now include MCM recommendations. This is something the users have asked for since MCM existed. The wait is over!
The new Step guides now include MCM recommendations. This is something the users have asked for since MCM existed and the wait is over!
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=={{fc|#e6b69e|Release Changes}}==
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The below changes are listed for the Beta Guide users. These changes have happened since v0.2.0b.
The below changes are listed for the Beta Guide users. These changes have happened since v0.2.0b.


=== Guide Changes ===
== Guide Changes ==
* System Requirements updated to reflect Window 7's ''End of Life''.
* System Requirements updated to reflect Window 7's ''End of Life'' and added drive space requirement.
** We support software until it reaches its' development ''End of Life'' or until it can no longer be useful. Windows 7 reaching ''End of Life'' means that Step will no longer support it. Since we also don't support Windows 8, Windows 10 is the only remaining version of Windows that will be supported going forward. As such, any instructions pertaining to Windows will transition to being ''Windows 10-specific'' over time.
*: We support software until it reaches its' development ''End of Life'' or until it can no longer be useful. Windows 7 reaching ''End of Life'' means that Step will no longer support it. Since we also don't support Windows 8, Windows 10 is the only remaining version of Windows that will be supported going forward. As such, any instructions pertaining to Windows will transition to being ''Windows 10-specific'' over time.
* The MO Tool Setup section has been updated and refined for better handling of xEdit output files.
* The MO Tool Setup section has been updated and refined for proper handling of xEdit output files.
* Updated ''Cleaning Vanilla Master Files'' section to reflect the updated MO Tool Setup.
* Updated ''Cleaning Vanilla Master Files'' section to reflect the updated MO Tool Setup.
* Updated DynDOLOD installation and generation instructions based upon a review by Sheson. (Thank you Sheson!)
* {{CustomTag|color=green|tag=New}} xLODGen has finally been incorporated in this release. It's ran twice in ''Step 5 - LODs'' to generate terrain meshes and occlusion data.
* Updated MCM settings for ''Timing is Everything''.
* Updated optional BethINI settings for the latest version of BethINI.
* General refinement of text formatting and instructions throughout the Guide.
* General refinement of text formatting and instructions throughout the Guide.


=== Mod List Changes ===
== Mod List Changes ==
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::*: Instructions added to hide the included plugin.
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::*: Updated the ''Farmhouse Woven Fence'' option.
::* [[Landscapes - Cathedral Concept]]
::*: Instructions updated for additional file download and install.
::* [[Majestic Mountains - Cathedral Concept]]
::*: Instructions updated for latest version of the mod.
 
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: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[Dual Wield Improved Animation SSE]]
::* [[Realistic Boat Bobbing SE]]
::* [[Stronger Swimming Animation SE]]
 
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Incorporated'''}}}}
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=== Audiovisual - Models and Textures ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[8K Night Skies - Stars and Galaxies]]
::* [[ElSopa - HD Keys SE]]
::* [[Footprints (SE)]]
::* [[Masque of Argonian Vile SSE]]
::* [[Rally's Hanging Moss]]
::* [[Rally's Hooks and Saws]]
 
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[Enhanced Blood Textures SE]]
::*: Since this is a rather heavy mod on resources during combat, we've switched to using the lighter weight version to help keep the game stable during heavy combat scenes.
::* [[Inferno - Fire Effects Redux]]
::*: Changed the flame color to better match updated lighting.
::* [[LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons SE]]
::*: FOMOD instructions updated for latest version of the mod.
::* [[Ruins Clutter Improved (SE)]]
::*: List of files to hide has been updated.
::* [[RUSTIC SOULGEMS - Special Edition]]
::*: Installation instructions updated.
 
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::* [[Not Really HD Keys (SE)]] with ''ElSopa - HD Keys SE''
::* [[Vistant's HD Night Sky SE]] with ''8K Night Skies - Stars and Galaxies''
 
: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.12em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[Animated Weapon Enchants (SE)]]
::*: Has conflicts that the author has never addressed.
::* [[Chicken Butthurt Minimizer (SE)]]
::*: Not compatible with CACO.
::* [[Divine Amulets and Daedric Rings]]
::*: Is not just "upscale" and replaced by STEP AEP.
::* [[Red Dog's Smaller Realistic Ice Spike and Ice Spear]]
::*: Arctic includes the same option. Not needed.
 
=== Audiovisual - Sounds and Music ===
 
 
=== Character Appearance ===
 
 
=== Fixes ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[Bug Fixes SSE]]
 
: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.12em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[Wiseman303's Critter Fixes (SE)]]
::*: This mod is mostly incorporated with other mods included in the Guide.


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=== Gameplay - General ===
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::* [[GIST - Genuinely Intelligent Soul Trap SE]]
:** Additional information about list entry
::*: Updated instructions.


=== Gameplay - AI & Combat ===
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::* [[AI Overhaul SSE]]


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===== Tools =====


=== Gameplay - Immersion & Role-playing ===
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[Improved Traps]]
::*: Installation instructions updated.


===== Extenders =====
=== Gameplay - Quests & Stories ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[Thieves Guild Requirements SE]]


: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[Not So Fast - Main Quest (SE)]]
::*: Marked as required by CR Patch.


===== Resources =====
=== Gameplay - Skills & Perks ===
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===== Foundational Mods =====
:* [[Skyrim SE particle patch for ENB]] {{CustomTag|color=updated|tag=updated}}
:** Instructions added to hide the included plugin.


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=== User Interface ===
:* [[Dual Wield Improved Animation SSE]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
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::* [[MoreHUD SE]]
:* [[Realistic Boat Bobbing SE]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}
::*: Installation instructions updated.
:* [[Stronger Swimming Animation SE]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}


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=== Locations ===
:* [[CleverCharff's Photorealistic Ash Pile]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
:* [[Chicken Butthurt Minimizer (SE)]] {{CustomTag|color=dropped|tag=dropped}}
::* [[Landscape Fixes For Grass Mods]]
:** Not compatible with CACO.
::*: Installation instructions updated.
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:* [[Footprints]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}
:* [[LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons SE]] {{CustomTag|color=updated|tag=updated}}
:** FOMOD instructions updated for latest version of the mod.
:* [[Not Really HD Keys]] {{CustomTag|color=replaced|tag=replaced}}
:** ElSopa - HD Keys SE
:* [[Rally's Hanging Moss]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}
:* [[Rally's Hooks and Saws]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}
:* [[Ruins Clutter Improved (SE)]] {{CustomTag|color=updated|tag=updated}}
:** List of files to hide has been updated.


===== Audiovisual - Sounds & Music =====
=== Audiovisual - Lighting and Weather ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[Luminosity Lighting Overhaul]]


: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Moved'''}}}}
::* [[Cathedral Weathers MCM]]
::*: Moved from ''Interface'' because this should only be installed if Cathedral Weathers and Seasons is also installed.


===== Character Appearance =====
: {{fc|replaced|{{fs|1.12em|'''Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[Enhanced Lighting for ENB (ELE) - Special Edition]] with ''Luminosity Lighting Overhaul''


=== Utilities ===


===== Fixes =====
:* [[Bug Fixes SSE]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}
:* [[Snowy Roads for Snowy Regions]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}


===== Gameplay - General =====
=== Patches ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[Useless Patches Collection]]
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Any changes made to the live guide.


===== Gameplay - AI & Combat =====
== Guide Changes ==
:* [[AI Overhaul SSE]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}
* Updated LE mods to SE:
:* [[Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul SE]] {{CustomTag|color=replaced|tag=replaced}}
*: [[AMidianBorn_Book_of_Silence_(SE)|AMidianBorn_Book_of_Silence_(SE)]]
:** AI Overhaul SSE
*: [[DROPS_(SE)|DROPS_(SE)]]
*: [[HD_Stone_Quarry_and_Clay_Deposit_(SE)|HD_Stone_Quarry_and_Clay_Deposit_(SE)]]
*: [[High-Res_Dartwing_Texture_(SE)|High-Res_Dartwing_Texture_(SE)]]
* Updated BethINI sections to ensure the Sky Reflections and Snow features are turned off.
* Modified [[STEP:0.3.0b#Tool_Setup|Tool Setup]] for clarity of optional configuration options.
* Updated [[STEP:0.3.0b#Cleaning_Vanilla_Master_Files|Cleaning Vanilla Master Files]] section to articulate better with Tool Setup.
* Modified [[Majestic Mountains - Cathedral Concept]] "Detailed instructions" for clarity and cohesion with LODGen instructions in [[STEP:0.3.0b#STEP_5|STEP 5]].
* Modified [[Landscapes - Cathedral Concept]] "Detailed instructions" for clarity and cohesion with LODGen instructions in [[STEP:0.3.0b#STEP_5|STEP 5]].
* Modified [[Kryptopyr's Patch Hub]] "Detailed instructions" to account for the new 'smart' FOMOD.
* Modified [[STEP:0.3.0b#STEP_5|LODGen instructions]] to clarify creation/maintenance of mods used as sources/sinks for LODGen.
* Added "Detailed instructions" to [[(SKSE64)_Havok_Fix]] for AMD GFX users with higher-end setups.
* Modified [[SKSE64]] "Detailed instructions" to include instructions for manual configuration of the loader in MO just in case MO doesn't pre-configure correctly for some reason.
* Codified file paths for easier reference (still more to do on this in related guide pages).
* Various minor edits throughout.
* Step Patch - Conflict Resolution[https://stepmodifications.org/forum/topic/14443-lucien-lachance-restored-immersive-spectral-assassin-by-leonardotrote/ updated (8/8/2020)]


===== Gameplay - Economy & Item Balance =====
== Mod List Changes ==
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===== Gameplay - Immersion & Role-playing =====
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:* [[Improved Traps]] {{CustomTag|color=updated|tag=updated}}
:** Installation instructions updated.


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=== Resources ===
:* [[Not So Fast - Main Quest (SE)]] {{CustomTag|color=updated|tag=updated}}
:** Marked as required by CR Patch.
:* [[Thieves Guild Requirements SE]] {{CustomTag|color=added|tag=added}}


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=== Foundational Mods ===


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===== User Interface =====
=== Audiovisual - Models and Textures ===
:* [[MoreHUD SE]] {{CustomTag|color=updated|tag=updated}}
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
:** Installation instructions updated.
::* [[AMidianBorn Book of Silence (SE)]]
::*: Updated for latest version of the mod.
::* [[Enhanced Vanilla Trees SE]]
::*: Updated for latest version of the mod.
::* [[Inferno - Fire Effects Redux]]
::*: Changed the flame color, again, to ''Yellow''. This is the best match for the lighting and the most vanilla-like.
::* [[Realistic Water Two (SE)]]
::*: Updated for latest version of the mod.
::* [[Vivid Landscapes - Tundra Moss Revised (SE)]]
::*: Added installation instructions.


===== Locations =====
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::* [[AMidianBorn Blades Armor SSE Patch]]
::*: No longer required for the SE version of Book of Silence.


=== Audiovisual - Sounds and Music ===
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[Audio Overhaul for Skyrim SE]]
::*: Updated for latest version of the mod.


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=== Character Appearance ===
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[Immersive Spectral Assassin]]
::*: Updated for newer version of the mod.


=== Fixes ===
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]]
::*: Updated for latest version of the mod.


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=== User Interface ===
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[MoreHUD Inventory Edition]]
::*: Updated for latest version of the mod.


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=== Audiovisual - Lighting and Weather ===


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=== Patches ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[Realistic Water Two SE Patch Hub]]


=== Mod List Changes ===
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[Useless Patches Collection]]
::*: Fixed instructions to remove old ELE installation options.

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SkyrimSE:0.3.0b/changelog

< All SkyrimSE changelogs | SkyrimSE:0.3.0b Guide

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What's New[edit | edit source]

New Direction[edit | edit source]

STEP Guides are taking a new direction. Please read the article to understand how future Guides will be handled and released.

A New Prerequisite[edit | edit source]

A new guide as been created that is meant for users to follow prior to any Step guide. This new guide is the System Setup Guide. Users should visit there and complete it before completing any Step guide.

Changelog Format[edit | edit source]

We've updated the formatting of our changelogs to improve readability, group like-changes together, and include more information about changes made. We hope the changes help to improve workflow for users during updates!

Improved Guide Workflow[edit | edit source]

Many steps were taken to improve the Guide's workflow. As a result, the flow of the STEP Guide has been completely rebuilt. A great deal of consideration was taken from the workflow of the user while following the Guide. Thus, future Guides have been restructured for a start to finish experience; whereas, previous versions of STEP Guides had users jumping back and forth too often.

New Mod Groups[edit | edit source]

STEP Skyrim SE and the other new guides to follow have new mod groups based on Mod Picker's categories. 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.

Cleanup[edit | edit source]

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 Guide, itself, and moved them to the new System Setup Guide. Users are required to complete this new guide before completing any Step guide. The remainder of the detailed instructions within this Guide are now hidden by spoilers. This cleans up the Guide 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.

Removals[edit | edit source]

To reduce user steps and simplify the Guide, the LOOT Rules from previous STEP Guides have been removed. The STEP Patches are now entirely designed around a LOOT sorted load order. This improves workflow for both the users and the STEP Team. Now users simply need to accept a default LOOT load order and STEP takes care of the rest with the Guide patches.

Wrye Bash has also been removed from the Guide. The STEP Patches now serve the content in place of the Bashed Patches. Along with it, the STEP Compilation files have taken an arrow to the knee! While it may save time by not having to download and install the mods the Compilation held, it also hinders customization, mod endorsements, and adds to maintenance overhead. Therefore, Step will no longer provide compilation files/packs. As such, mods from the Compilation have been re-added to the guides.

Revaluations[edit | edit source]

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 Guide has been completed. With the readdition of SRO, this was desperately needed. Several mods have been dropped as a result of these revaluations.

STEP Skyrim SE Patches[edit | edit source]

In a desire and need to reduce maintenance overhead, the STEP Patches available have been reduce from 8 to 2. This is also in part due to Skyrim SE including all the DLC. 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:

STEP Skyrim SE - Conflict Resolution 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.

STEP Skyrim SE - Lighting and Weather Patch
This is the conflict resolution patch specifically for the new Lighting and 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.

MCM Recommendations[edit | edit source]

The new Step guides now include MCM recommendations. This is something the users have asked for since MCM existed and the wait is over!


Release Changes[edit | edit source]

The below changes are listed for the Beta Guide users. These changes have happened since v0.2.0b.

Guide Changes[edit | edit source]

  • System Requirements updated to reflect Window 7's End of Life and added drive space requirement.
    We support software until it reaches its' development End of Life or until it can no longer be useful. Windows 7 reaching End of Life means that Step will no longer support it. Since we also don't support Windows 8, Windows 10 is the only remaining version of Windows that will be supported going forward. As such, any instructions pertaining to Windows will transition to being Windows 10-specific over time.
  • The MO Tool Setup section has been updated and refined for proper handling of xEdit output files.
  • Updated Cleaning Vanilla Master Files section to reflect the updated MO Tool Setup.
  • Updated DynDOLOD installation and generation instructions based upon a review by Sheson. (Thank you Sheson!)
  • New xLODGen has finally been incorporated in this release. It's ran twice in Step 5 - LODs to generate terrain meshes and occlusion data.
  • Updated MCM settings for Timing is Everything.
  • 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 :: mod was removed from Guide. Users should remove these mods.
  • Replaced :: mod was removed from the Guide, but replaced by another mod. Users should remove these mods.

Tools[edit | edit source]

Updated
  • DynDOLOD SE
    Installation instructions updated.
  • SSEEdit
    Installation instructions updated for proper handling of xEdit output files.

Extenders[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Added

Foundational Mods[edit | edit source]

Moved
  • DynDOLOD Resources SE
    The mod portion of DynDOLOD has been moved from the bottom of the Guide to this mod group to ensure conflicts are resolved as desired.
Updated

Audiovisual - Animations & Effects[edit | edit source]

Added
Incorporated

Audiovisual - Models and Textures[edit | edit source]

Added
Updated
Replaced
Dropped

Audiovisual - Sounds and Music[edit | edit source]

Character Appearance[edit | edit source]

Fixes[edit | edit source]

Added
Dropped

Gameplay - General[edit | edit source]

Gameplay - AI & Combat[edit | edit source]

Added
Replaced

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

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

Updated

Gameplay - Quests & Stories[edit | edit source]

Added
Updated

Gameplay - Skills & Perks[edit | edit source]

User Interface[edit | edit source]

Updated

Locations[edit | edit source]

Updated

Audiovisual - Lighting and Weather[edit | edit source]

Added
Moved
  • Cathedral Weathers MCM
    Moved from Interface because this should only be installed if Cathedral Weathers and Seasons is also installed.
Replaced

Utilities[edit | edit source]

Patches[edit | edit source]

Added




Post-Release Changes[edit | edit source]

Any changes made to the live guide.

Guide Changes[edit | edit source]

Mod List Changes[edit | edit source]

Audiovisual - Models and Textures[edit | edit source]

Updated
Dropped

Audiovisual - Sounds and Music[edit | edit source]

Updated

Character Appearance[edit | edit source]

Updated

Fixes[edit | edit source]

Updated

User Interface[edit | edit source]

Updated

Patches[edit | edit source]

Added
Updated
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