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==Post-Release Changes==
==Post-Release Changes==
Any changes made to the ''current version'' of the live guide.  
Any changes made to the ''current version'' of the live guide.  
:<NOTE OR LIST MINOR CHANGES TO GUIDE_LEVEL WORDING OR STRUCTURE>
 
=== Cleaning Vanilla Master Plugins ===
* Revised these complex instructions to hopefully be clearer.
 
=== BethINI Setup ===
* Added sun size tweaks to reduce the sun size for optimization for use with ENB.
 
=== Post-Processing Config ===
* Added instructions to disable lens flare and SSAO and to decrease sun size if ENB is used. Also added a note to the BethINI setup Display section about this.
 
===Performance Tuning ===
* Added instruction to set <code>EnableTearing=true</code> in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SSE Display Tweaks|SSE Display Tweaks]] config in order to unlimit FPS properly for all.
 
=== LOD Generation ===
* Updated xLODGen terrain LOD instructions to increase resolution for LOD32 to 2048.
* Updated xLODGen terrain LOD instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds|A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds]] update to use ACMOS Road Generator tool on the output.
 
===Mod-Level Changes===
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Aspens Ablaze Add-On - DynDOLOD 3|Aspens Ablaze Add-On - DynDOLOD 3]] mod instructions | We are now recommending the Performance LOD models.
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:DROPS|DROPS]] mod instructions to hide some meshes in favor of meshes from [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim SE particle patch for ENB|Skyrim SE particle patch for ENB]]. See [https://stepmodifications.org/forum/topic/15201-drops-by-ramccoid/?do=findComment&comment=263012 the explanation] for details.
* Moved  [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]] to 04-Foundation due to revelations learned from [https://stepmodifications.org/forum/topic/16910-majestic-mountains-patch-for-dynamic-volumetric-lighting-and-sun-shadows-by-sakatsuky/?do=findComment&comment=261690 this post].
* Created [[{{NAMESPACE}}:DynDOLOD 3 Alpha|DynDOLOD 3 Alpha]] mod page and moved version-specific instructions from [[{{NAMESPACE}}:DynDOLOD SE|DynDOLOD SE]]
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Cathedral Weathers and Seasons|Cathedral Weathers and Seasons]] mod instructions (the update file is really only necessary for those using ENB).
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Static Mesh Improvement Mod Improvement Mod|Static Mesh Improvement Mod Improvement Mod]] mod instructions
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim SE particle patch for ENB|Skyrim SE particle patch for ENB]] mod instructions
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Embers XD|Embers XD]] mod instructions
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Waterbreathing_Breathless_Emerge_SSE|Waterbreathing Breathless Emerge SSE]] mod instructions
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds|A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds]] mod instructions
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fixed Mesh Lighting|Fixed Mesh Lighting]] mod instructions
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]] mod instructions to hide meshes\landscape\ice\icepilem02.nif
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:RUSTIC_ANIMATED_POTIONS_and_POISONS|RUSTIC ANIMATED POTIONS and POISONS]] mod instructions to hide meshes.
* Updated [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Armor_and_Clothing_Extension|Armor and Clothing Extension]] mod instructions for v2.0+


==What's New==
==What's New==
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=== Miscellaneous ===
=== Miscellaneous ===
The additional following changes were made:
The additional following changes were made:
* A general review and further cleanup of the Guide has been completed (formatting, grammar, clarifications, etc.)
* With the additional features, the Recommended System Requirement for CPU has been updated to support the need of a slightly more powerful processor.
* With the additional features, the Recommended System Requirement for CPU has been updated to support the need of a slightly more powerful processor.
* Likewise, the Minimum System Requirement for CPU has been updated to support a slightly more modern generation of processors.
* Likewise, the Minimum System Requirement for CPU has been updated to support a slightly more modern generation of processors.
* A general review and further cleanup of the Guide has been completed (formatting, grammar, clarifications, etc.)
* Reworked instructions for cleaning the vanilla master files to include the Creation Club addons.
* Reworked instructions for cleaning the vanilla master files to include the Creation Club addons.
* BethINI instructions updated to reflect latest-known optimizations for performance/quality ratio
* BethINI instructions updated to reflect latest-known optimizations for performance/quality ratio
* Added a '''''Game Launch Test''''' section after 02-Extenders to verify that the user has so far installed everything correctly.
* Added a '''''Mod List Cleanup & Performance Check''''' section after 20-Patches to allow users to verify their performance before deciding to install Lighting/ENB/LOD options.
* Added new guidance in Introduction and Step 4 for optional ModGroup installation and moved Step Patches description from Step 3 to Step 4
* Added new guidance in Introduction and Step 4 for optional ModGroup installation and moved Step Patches description from Step 3 to Step 4


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=== 03-Resources ===
=== 03-Resources ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Grass Cache Fixes|MCM Helper]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Grass Cache Fixes|Grass Cache Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:MCM Helper|MCM Helper]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:MCM Helper|MCM Helper]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Spell_Perk_Item_Distributor|Spell Perk Item Distributor]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Spell_Perk_Item_Distributor|Spell Perk Item Distributor]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:xLODGen Resource - SSE Terrain Tamriel|xLODGen Resource - SSE Terrain Tamriel]] | Created mod page and added to guide. This was previously acquired from the forum thread via instructions in the Step guide. Tose instructions were modified accordingly.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:xLODGen Resource - SSE Terrain Tamriel|xLODGen Resource - SSE Terrain Tamriel]] | Created mod page and added to guide. This was previously acquired from the forum thread via instructions in the Step guide. Those instructions were modified accordingly.
 
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Moved'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:PapyrusUtil_SE|PapyrusUtil SE]] | Reclassified and moved to 02-Extenders
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SkyUI|SkyUI]] | Reclassified and moved to 16-Interface


=== 04-Foundation ===
=== 04-Foundation ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim_Realistic_Overhaul|Skyrim Realistic Overhaul]] | Updated instructions to hide a texture file
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim_Realistic_Overhaul|Skyrim Realistic Overhaul]] | Updated instructions to hide a texture file


=== 05-Animation & Physics  ===
=== 05-Animation and Physics  ===
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: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Realistic_Boat_Bobbing_SE|Realistic Boat Bobbing SE]] | Updated for latest version of the mod.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Realistic_Boat_Bobbing_SE|Realistic Boat Bobbing SE]] | Updated for latest version of the mod.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Run Sprint and Jump SE|Run Sprint and Jump SE]] | The mod was renamed. Previous name was Smooth Running Animations.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:XP32_Maximum_Skeleton_Special_Extended|XP32 Maximum Skeleton SE]] | Added a "safe-for-work" download link.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:XP32_Maximum_Skeleton_Special_Extended|XP32 Maximum Skeleton SE]] | Added a "safe-for-work" download link.


=== 06-Models & Textures  ===
=== 06-Models and Textures  ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:3D_Junipers_-_Trees_and_Berries|3D Junipers - Trees and Berries]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:3D_Junipers_-_Trees_and_Berries|3D Junipers - Trees and Berries]]
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:AMidianBorn_Book_of_Silence|AMidianBorn Book of Silence]] | Removed ''Creatures'' file from the instructions as it's now fully covered by other mods.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:AMidianBorn_Book_of_Silence|AMidianBorn Book of Silence]] | Removed ''Creatures'' file from the instructions as it's now fully covered by other mods.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Bellyaches_Animal_and_Creature_Pack_SSE|Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack]] | Re-added '''Deer''' to the installation since ''MM Elks'' never made the official release.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Bellyaches_Animal_and_Creature_Pack_SSE|Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack]] | Re-added '''Deer''' to the installation since ''MM Elks'' never made the official release.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored|Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored]] | The mod download link erroneously pointed to the wrong mod. It now points to the intended mod.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Dragonbone_Mastery|Dragonbone Mastery]] | Updated instructions to better fit with Better Shaped Weapons.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Dragonbone_Mastery|Dragonbone Mastery]] | Updated instructions to better fit with Better Shaped Weapons.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enhanced Vanilla Trees SE|Enhanced Vanilla Trees SE]] | Updated instructions to reflect the new version on Nexus, which has fixed/improved LOD models.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enhanced Vanilla Trees SE|Enhanced Vanilla Trees SE]] | Updated instructions to reflect the new version on Nexus, which has fixed/improved LOD models.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ETHEREAL_CLOUDS_-_Special_Edition|ETHEREAL CLOUDS]] | Removed instructions (all users should install this mod)
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ETHEREAL_CLOUDS_-_Special_Edition|ETHEREAL CLOUDS]] | Removed instructions (all users should install this mod)
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale|Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale]] | Moved to sort alphabetically in ModGroup.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale|Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale]] | Moved to sort alphabetically in ModGroup.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Realistic Water Two SE|Realistic Water Two SE]] | Updated instructions for latest version.


=== 07-Sounds & Music  ===
=== 07-Sounds and Music  ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Guard Dialogue Overhaul - UHDAP Patch|Guard Dialogue Overhaul - UHDAP Patch]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Guard Dialogue Overhaul - UHDAP Patch|Guard Dialogue Overhaul - UHDAP Patch]]
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: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Lucien Lachance AE|Lucien Lachance AE]] | The mod was renamed. Previous name was ''Immersive Spectral Assassin''.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Tempered_Skins_for_Females_-_UNP|Tempered Skins for Females]] | Added a "safe-for-work" download link. ''Installer is still NSFW.''
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Tempered_Skins_for_Females_-_UNP|Tempered Skins for Females]] | Added a "safe-for-work" download link. ''Installer is still NSFW.''
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Tempered_Skins_for_Males|Tempered Skins for Males]] | Added a "safe-for-work" download link. ''Installer is still NSFW.''
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Tempered_Skins_for_Males|Tempered Skins for Males]] | Added a "safe-for-work" download link. ''Installer is still NSFW.''
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim_Landscape_and_Water_Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]] | Updated for latest version of mod; now installing additional patches.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim_Landscape_and_Water_Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]] | Updated for latest version of mod; now installing additional patches.


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: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Moved'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SSE_Engine_Fixes|SSE Engine Fixes]] | Reclassified and moved to 02-Extenders
 
{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:1st Person Candlelight Fix|1st Person Candlelight Fix]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Battle-Ready_Candlelight_Fixes|Battle-Ready Candlelight Fixes]].
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:1st Person Candlelight Fix|1st Person Candlelight Fix]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Battle-Ready_Candlelight_Fixes|Battle-Ready Candlelight Fixes]].
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Bug_Fixes_SSE|Bug Fixes SSE]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Bug_Fixes_SSE|Bug Fixes SSE]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Modern Brawl Bug Fix|Modern Brawl Bug Fix]] | Included in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim|Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim]].
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Modern Brawl Bug Fix|Modern Brawl Bug Fix]] | Included in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim|Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim]].
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:NPC AI Process Position Fix - SSE|NPC AI Process Position Fix - SSE]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:NPC AI Process Position Fix - SSE|NPC AI Process Position Fix - SSE]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Stay At The System Page|Stay At The System Page]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim_Skill_Uncapper|Skyrim Skill Uncapper]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.


=== 10-Gameplay-General ===
=== 10-Gameplay-General ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul|Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul]] | Updated installation instructions.


 
=== 11-Gameplay-AI and Combat  ===
=== 11-Gameplay-AI & Combat  ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Simple_Offence_Suppression|Simple Offence Suppression]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Simple_Offence_Suppression|Simple Offence Suppression]]
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=== 12-Gameplay-Economy  ===
=== 12-Gameplay-Economy  ===
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: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Moved'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Weapons_Armor_Clothing_and_Clutter_Fixes|Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes]] | Relocated to ''Gameplay-General'' for better categorization.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Weapons_Armor_Clothing_and_Clutter_Fixes|Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes]] | Relocated to 10-Gameplay-General for better categorization.


=== 13-Gameplay-Immersion  ===
=== 13-Gameplay-Immersion  ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:The Paarthurnax Dilemma|The Paarthurnax Dilemma]] | Page relinked to AFK Mods page since the Nexus link doesn't receive the latest updates.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:The Paarthurnax Dilemma|The Paarthurnax Dilemma]] | Page relinked to AFK Mods page since the Nexus link doesn't receive the latest updates.


=== 15-Gameplay-Skills & Perks ===
=== 15-Gameplay-Skills and Perks ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enemy_REvolution_of_Skyrim|Enemy (R)Evolution of Skyrim]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enemy_REvolution_of_Skyrim|Enemy (R)Evolution of Skyrim]]
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vokrii Perks For NPCS|Vokrii Perks For NPCS]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vokrii Perks For NPCS|Vokrii Perks For NPCS]]


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{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Smithing_Perks_Overhaul_SE|Smithing Perks Overhaul SE]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Odin_-_Skyrim_Magic_Overhaul|Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Smithing_Perks_Overhaul_SE|Smithing Perks Overhaul SE]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Odin_-_Skyrim_Magic_Overhaul|Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim_Skill_Uncapper|Skyrim Skill Uncapper]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.


=== 16-Interface  ===
=== 16-Interface  ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Stay At The System Page|Stay At The System Page]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Whose Quest Is It Anyway|Whose Quest Is It Anyway]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Whose Quest Is It Anyway|Whose Quest Is It Anyway]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.


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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Snowy_Roads_for_Snowy_Regions|Snowy Roads for Snowy Regions]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Snowy Landscapes in Snowy Regions|Snowy Landscapes in Snowy Regions]].
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Snowy_Roads_for_Snowy_Regions|Snowy Roads for Snowy Regions]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Snowy Landscapes in Snowy Regions|Snowy Landscapes in Snowy Regions]].


=== 18-Lighting & Weather  ===
=== 18-Lighting and Weather  ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WoW_Dragon_Mounds_CTD_Fix|WoW Dragon Mounds CTD Fix]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WoW_Dragon_Mounds_CTD_Fix|WoW Dragon Mounds CTD Fix]]
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine|Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine|Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine]]


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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fores New Idles in Skyrim SE|Fores New Idles in Skyrim SE]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine|Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine]].
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fores New Idles in Skyrim SE|Fores New Idles in Skyrim SE]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine|Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine]].


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::** Included pregenerated grass cache files.
::** Included pregenerated grass cache files.
::** Included custom DynDOLOD rules.
::** Included custom DynDOLOD rules.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Lighting & Weather|Step Patch - Lighting & Weather]] | Renamed for consistency. Also incorporated the following:
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Lighting and Weather|Step Patch - Lighting and Weather]] | Renamed for consistency. Also incorporated the following:
::** Fixed white lights from Lanterns of Skyrim.
::** Fixed white lights from Lanterns of Skyrim.



Latest revision as of 15:54, March 30, 2023

SkyrimSE:2.0.0/changelog

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Post-Release Changes[edit | edit source]

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

Cleaning Vanilla Master Plugins[edit | edit source]

  • Revised these complex instructions to hopefully be clearer.

BethINI Setup[edit | edit source]

  • Added sun size tweaks to reduce the sun size for optimization for use with ENB.

Post-Processing Config[edit | edit source]

  • Added instructions to disable lens flare and SSAO and to decrease sun size if ENB is used. Also added a note to the BethINI setup Display section about this.

Performance Tuning[edit | edit source]

  • Added instruction to set EnableTearing=true in SSE Display Tweaks config in order to unlimit FPS properly for all.

LOD Generation[edit | edit source]

  • Updated xLODGen terrain LOD instructions to increase resolution for LOD32 to 2048.
  • Updated xLODGen terrain LOD instructions for A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds update to use ACMOS Road Generator tool on the output.

Mod-Level Changes[edit | edit source]

What's New[edit | edit source]

Optional ENBSeries Support[edit | edit source]

The SkyrimSE Guide is the first Step Guide that officially supports ENBSeries. ENBSeries is an optional component of the Guide and with its support come a few new features:

  • A new ENB flag on the mod tables indicated by a blue vertical bar to the left of a mod listing indicating mods that include ENB instructions
  • A new '21-Post-Processing' ModGroup added listing mods that support and enhance ENBSeries
  • Three custom ENBseries preset with various performance options made specifically for this build

DynDOLOD 3 Support[edit | edit source]

Step has been working closely with sheson to establish evidence-based LODGen instructions, including new support for DynDOLOD 3.

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]

Mods 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.

Table Flags Updated[edit | edit source]

The flags (colored vertical bars) found at the front of a mod listing have been updated to use Step's color flow. Going forward, a red vertical bar indicates that the mod is required by the Step Patch - Conflict Resolution, a yellow bar indicates that the mod is required by the Step L&W Patch, and a blue bar indicates the mod supports or otherwise relates to ENBSeries.

Guide-Level Changes[edit | edit source]

The below changes have happened between v1.0.0 and v2.0.0.

LOD Generation[edit | edit source]

  • Updated xLODGen settings to clean up most the z-fighting (flickering) along the banks and shores in the distance
  • DynDOLOD 3 has been adopted, and corresponding instructions have been updated.
  • TexGen 3 settings instructions updated corresponding to best practice
  • Grass LOD has been introduced as an optional component supported by DynDOLOD 3.

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

The additional following changes were made:

  • A general review and further cleanup of the Guide has been completed (formatting, grammar, clarifications, etc.)
  • With the additional features, the Recommended System Requirement for CPU has been updated to support the need of a slightly more powerful processor.
  • Likewise, the Minimum System Requirement for CPU has been updated to support a slightly more modern generation of processors.
  • Reworked instructions for cleaning the vanilla master files to include the Creation Club addons.
  • BethINI instructions updated to reflect latest-known optimizations for performance/quality ratio
  • Added a Game Launch Test section after 02-Extenders to verify that the user has so far installed everything correctly.
  • Added a Mod List Cleanup & Performance Check section after 20-Patches to allow users to verify their performance before deciding to install Lighting/ENB/LOD options.
  • Added new guidance in Introduction and Step 4 for optional ModGroup installation and moved Step Patches description from Step 3 to Step 4

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 Patch - Conflict Resolution (remove these mods)
Dropped / Replaced | mod was removed (remove these mods)

01-Tools[edit | edit source]

Tool Installation section and associated content has been relocated to the System Setup Guide.
Once two Guides were set up and running, we saw that this information was essentially being duplicated. Part of the v3.0 release was to streamline this type of information, therefore, removing it from the Guides and placing it on the Setup Guide was a decision to continue the v3.0 streamlining. The Guides now only include Tool Setup because the setup steps will differ from game to game.
xEdit Output mod from the Beta version has been reintroduced.
This is to capture and support xEdit Cache files, as well as, plugin backups. This change affects the MO Profile Setup and Tool Setup instructions.
BethINI setup at the beginning of the Guide has been reworked to be a visual installation.
This is easier to follow and condenses all required changes. Simply match the screenshots provided! Several settings have been tweaked, so be sure to revisit this section.

02-Extenders[edit | edit source]

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Dropped

03-Resources[edit | edit source]

Added
Moved
  • PapyrusUtil SE | Reclassified and moved to 02-Extenders
  • SkyUI | Reclassified and moved to 16-Interface

04-Foundation[edit | edit source]

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Updated

05-Animation and Physics[edit | edit source]

Updated

06-Models and Textures[edit | edit source]

Added
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Updated

07-Sounds and Music[edit | edit source]

Added

08-Character Appearance[edit | edit source]

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Updated

09-Fixes[edit | edit source]

Added
Updated
Moved

Dropped / Replaced

10-Gameplay-General[edit | edit source]

Updated

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

Added
Updated

12-Gameplay-Economy[edit | edit source]

Moved

13-Gameplay-Immersion[edit | edit source]

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14-Gameplay-Quests[edit | edit source]

Updated

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

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16-Interface[edit | edit source]

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17-Locations[edit | edit source]

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Updated
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18-Lighting and Weather[edit | edit source]

Added
Updated

19-Utilities[edit | edit source]

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Dropped / Replaced

20-Patches[edit | edit source]

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Updated

21-Post-Processing[edit | edit source]

Added