SkyrimSE:2.0.0/changelog
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Post-Release Changes
Any changes made to the current version of the live guide.
- <NOTE OR LIST MINOR CHANGES TO GUIDE_LEVEL WORDING OR STRUCTURE>
What's New
Optional ENB Support
A new ENB section is introduced to the Guide this release. This section will cover new mods and our new ENB preset options and installation.
DynDOLOD 3 Support
Step has been working closely with sheson to establish evidence-based LODGen instructions, including new support for DynDOLOD 3.
System Setup Guide
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
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
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
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
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.
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
The below changes have happened between v1.0.0 and v2.0.0.
Mod-Level Changes
Legend
- 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
- 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.
LOD Generation
- 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.
- Grass LOD has been introduced as an optional component supported by DynDOLOD 3.
Miscellaneous
The additional following changes were made:
- 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.
- A general review and further cleanup of the Guide has been completed (formatting, grammar, clarifications, etc.)
- Removed instructions for cleaning the vanilla master files.
Mod-Level Changes
Legend
- 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)
Legend
Heading Description 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
Extenders
Resources
Foundational Mods
- Updated
- Majestic Mountains | Update instructions to merge the LOD Pack.
Audiovisual - Animations & Effects
- Updated
- XP32 Maximum Skeleton SE | Added a "safe-for-work" download link.
Audiovisual - Models & Textures
- Added
- Dropped / Replaced
- Gold Septim - Coins Retex | Dropped. Textures aren't a good fit for Guide.
- Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux SE | Only 7 files remained from this mod; therefore, it has been dropped.
- Updated
- AMidianBorn Book of Silence | Removed Creatures file from the instructions as it's now fully covered by other mods.
- Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack | Re-added Deer to the installation since MM Elks never made the official release.
- Dragonbone Mastery | Updated instructions to better fit with Better Shaped Weapons.
- ETHEREAL CLOUDS | Removed instructions (all users should install this mod)
Audiovisual - Sounds & Music
Character Appearance
- Updated
- Tempered Skins for Females | Added a "safe-for-work" download link. Installer is still NSFW.
- Tempered Skins for Males | Added a "safe-for-work" download link. Installer is still NSFW.
Fixes
- Moved
- SSE Engine Fixes | Relocated to Resources to ensure an early installation.
- Updated
- Bug Fixes SSE | Updated instructions.
- Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes | Updated for latest version of mod; now installing additional patches.
- Dropped
- 1st Person Candlelight Fix | Replaced by Battle-Ready Candlelight Fixes.
- Modern Brawl Bug Fix | Included in Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim.
Gameplay - General
Gameplay - AI & Combat
- Updated
- Faction Fixes SE | Updated installation instructions.
Gameplay - Economy & Item Balance
- Moved
- Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes | Relocated to Gameplay-General for better categorization.
Gameplay - Immersion & Role-playing
Gameplay - Quests & Stories
Gameplay - Skills & Perks
- Added
User Interface
- Added
Locations
Audiovisual - Lighting & Weather
Utilities
Patches
- Dropped / Replaced
- Realistic Water Two SE Patch Hub | Dropped. Patch is no longer required.
- Updated
- Kryptopyrs Patch Hub | Changed instructions to download individual patches.
- Step SkyrimSE CR Patch | Renamed for consistency. Also incorporated the following:
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- Step_SkyrimSE_LW_Patch | Renamed for consistency. Also incorporated the following:
- Fixed white lights from Lanterns of Skyrim.
- Step SkyrimSE CR Patch | Renamed for consistency. Also incorporated the following:
ENBSeries
- Added
Post-Release Changes
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.
