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==Post-Release Changes==
==Post-Release Changes==
Any changes made to the ''current version'' of the live guide.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:FAR - Forgotten Argonian Roots|FAR - Forgotten Argonian Roots]] | {{Fc|red|DROPPED in 2.2.0}}
 
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Umgak's Vokrii Compatibility Patch Compendium|Umgak's Vokrii Compatibility Patch Compendium]] | AOS patch is no longer needed with latest AOS update
=== Cleaning Vanilla Master Plugins ===
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Embers XD|Embers XD]] | Updated FOMOD instructions
* Revised these complex instructions to hopefully be clearer.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Flickering Meshes Fix|Flickering Meshes Fix]] | Updated FOMOD instructions
 
* Clarified installation recommendations for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project|CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project]]
=== BethINI Setup ===
* Clarified installation recommendations for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Audio Overhaul for Skyrim SE|Audio Overhaul for Skyrim SE]]
* Added sun size tweaks to reduce the sun size for optimization for use with ENB.
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes|Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes]]
* Updated instructions for [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul|Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul]]
* Updated DynDOLOD instructions to accommodate the new complex grass support for LOD grass.
* Clarified the vanilla plugin cleaning instructions, and revised order of operations for final sorting and cleaning at the end of Step 4.
* Moved [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Cathedral Landscapes Complex Grass for ENB|Cathedral Landscapes Complex Grass for ENB]] to the Post-Processing ModGroup, since it was discovered that this mod's normal maps will show in game (purple boxes) without ENB installed.
* Made RealisticWaterTwo.esp a master for Step Patches to fix LOOT sorting.
* {{Fc|green|Added}} [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Smart NPC Potions - Enemies Use Potions and Poisons|Smart NPC Potions - Enemies Use Potions and Poisons]], which was missed when the guide was released.
* {{Fc|red|Removed}} [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Not So Fast - Mage Guild|Not So Fast - Mage Guild]] and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Not So Fast - Main Quest|Not So Fast - Main Quest]] from the mod list, having neglected to do so before release of 2.1.0.


=== Post-Processing Config ===
{{Fc|salmon|'''End of Post-Release Changes'''}}
* 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.
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===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}}: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


==What's New==
==What's New==
==== Optional ENBSeries Support ====
This changelog addresses changes relating to this specific guide version and includes all changes noted in previous guide iterations unless noted otherwise. See previous changelogs using the link in the page header.
The {{NAMESPACE}} 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:
* {{fc|instruction|''A new game is '''required''' if updating from any previous Step SSE guide, due to certain mod changes included in this release.}}
* A new ENB flag on the mod tables indicated by a {{fc|blue|blue}} vertical bar to the left of a mod listing indicating mods that include ENB instructions
Many new mods have been added, and many existing mods have updated instructions specific to this guide version. Notably, many of the runtime, engine-level mods that were updated after release of the previous 2.0.0 SSE guide have been updated and included in 2.1.0. Overall, there are many obvious and several subtle improvements.
* 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 ====
=== Lighting and Weather ===
Step has been working closely with sheson to establish evidence-based LODGen instructions, including new support for DynDOLOD 3.
==== Interior Lighting ====
Luminosity was replaced with Ambiance to return Step to a more vanilla-compliant lighting overhaul that no longer breaks sneaking to the extent that was evident under Luminosity. This will be most evident in interiors but will also help to lesser effect in exteriors. The result of this change is a look/feel that more closely resembles vanilla, making it a better fit our [[STEP:Mandate|Mandates]]. Combined with the rest of the lighting mods this achieves corrected lighting placements, more evident (and accurate) shadows, and a return to a more vanilla-like experience.


====Improved Guide Workflow====
Step alters Ambience with custom tweaks that slightly desaturate and warm the default lighting color, which will hopefully be appealing to those who like Luminosity. This may be a controversial change, since some people love Luminosity. We apologize for using that mod in the first place, but it was the best solution available until Ambiance came along ... 2 years ago ... oops, we missed that one!
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====
==== Weather ====
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.
Cathedral Weathers' foggy weathers were also customized to make fogs a bit more realistic and to bring them closer to the player while minimizing drawbacks of doing so under Skyrim's limited lighting flexibility. The opposite was done for rainy weathers where fog was a bit overdone in some variants. A few other weathers were subtly tweaked. We think this improves weather variation and realism.


====Table Flags Updated====
=== Step ENB ===
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.
The Step ENB has been significantly improved in terms of graphics quality and fixes. Aside from several tweaks and version iteration of the Step ENB posted to the nexus, a major revision of the ENB weather system was made to consolidate most previous weathers into groups that better reflect Cathedral Weathers Image Space and Weathers differentiation. The result is fewer weathers parsed in groups that require identical settings. The "fog-sphere" effect that produced a transition line around the player in certain weathers has been mitigated, and ENB now preserves Cathedral's look/feel whilst fixing some of it's minor shortcomings (e.g., flat distant mountains, transparent clouds, godray effects). Changes introduced by the '''''Cathedral Weathers Unofficial Update''''' optional plugin (see [[SkyrimSE:Cathedral_Weathers_and_Seasons/2.0.0|Cathedral ENB optional instructions]]) have also been accommodated by the [[SkyrimSE:Step_Patch_-_Post-Processing|Step Post-Processing Patch]] and should only be installed for ENB users.


== Guide-Level Changes ==
== Guide-Level Changes ==
The below changes have happened between v1.0.0 and v{{BASEPAGENAME}}.
This changelog addresses changes relating to this specific guide version. Changes noted in previous guide iterations are not mentioned here unless noted otherwise. See Post-Release Changes in the previous guide changelog using the link in the page header.
 
* Updated the ModList with new mods and engine-level mods that finally support Skyrim v1.6.xxx.
=== LOD Generation ===
* Updated BethINI and DynDOLOD configuration recommendations for better results with and without ENB.
* Updated xLODGen settings to clean up most the z-fighting (flickering) along the banks and shores in the distance
* Solstheim and Tamriel worldspaces have been seamlessly merged using [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Worldspace Transition Tweaks|Worldspace Transition Tweaks]]
* DynDOLOD 3 has been adopted, and corresponding instructions have been updated.
* A huge number of mesh enhancements and fixes are now included to resolve many long standing lighting and texture-stretching issues.
* TexGen 3 settings instructions updated corresponding to best practice
* Many grammar and text clarifications throughout the Guide.
* Grass LOD has been introduced as an optional component supported by DynDOLOD 3.
 
=== Miscellaneous ===
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 ==
== Mod-Level Changes ==
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=== 01-Tools ===
=== 01-Tools ===
; Tool Installation section and associated content has been relocated to the [[Guide:SystemSetupGuide|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 [[{{NAMESPACE}}:{{PAGENAME}}#Profile_Setup|MO Profile Setup]] and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:{{PAGENAME}}#Tool_Setup|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 ===
=== 02-Extenders ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Crash Logger|Crash Logger]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Scaleform Translation++|Scaleform Translation++]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Unique Map Weather Framework|Unique Map Weather Framework]]


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Scaleform Translation++|Scaleform Translation++]] | The mod that required this ([[{{NAMESPACE}}:Whose Quest Is It Anyway|Whose Quest Is It Anyway]]) is incompatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime, so this mod is no longer required.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:FileAccess Interface for Skyrim SE Scripts|FileAccess Interface for Skyrim SE Scripts]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:MCM Helper|MCM Helper]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:NET_Script_Framework|.NET Script Framework]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.


=== 03-Resources ===
=== 03-Resources ===
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: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Grass Cache Fixes|Grass Cache Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:XLODGen Resource - SSE Terrain Tamriel|XLODGen Resource - SSE Terrain Tamriel]] | Made obsolete with the addition of [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Worldspace Transition Tweaks|Worldspace Transition Tweaks]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:MCM Helper|MCM Helper]]
::* [[{{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. 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}}:Assorted_mesh_fixes|Assorted Mesh Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Major Cities Mesh Overhaul|Major Cities Mesh Overhaul]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:DynDOLOD_Resources_SE_3|DynDOLOD Resources SE 3]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Majestic Mountains - Patch for Dynamic Volumetric Lighting and Sun Shadows|Majestic Mountains - Patch for Dynamic Volumetric Lighting and Sun Shadows]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enhanced Lights and FX|Enhanced Lights and FX]] | Meshes only
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ELFX Fixes|ELFX Fixes]] | Meshes only
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ELFX - Exteriors Fixes|ELFX - Exteriors Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Flickering Meshes Fix|Flickering Meshes Fix]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Mesh Patch for Various Mods|Mesh Patch for Various Mods]] | This is installed in separate pieces 04-Foundation (final postion(s) TBD)
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Static_Mesh_improvement_Mod_-_SMIM_-_Quality_Addon|Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM - Quality_Addon]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Static Mesh Improvement Mod Improvement Mod|Static Mesh Improvement Mod Improvement Mod]]


: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.12em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
=== 05-Animation and Physics  ===
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:DynDOLOD_Resources_SE|DynDOLOD Resources SE]] | This was dropped to migrate to DynDOLOD v3
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Ice skating fixed for real - No more attack sliding movement|Ice skating fixed for real - No more attack sliding movement]]


: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
=== 06-Models and Textures  ===
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Majestic_Mountains|Majestic Mountains]] | Updated instructions to install the DynDOLOD v3 Pack and merge it
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim_Realistic_Overhaul|Skyrim Realistic Overhaul]] | Updated instructions to hide a texture file
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack Revamp|Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack Revamp]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Blue Palace Dome Windows|Blue Palace Dome Windows]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Cathedral - 3D Lavender|Cathedral - 3D Lavender]] | Overrides lavender from [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Hybrids HD Plants and Herbs Retexture|Hybrids HD Plants and Herbs Retexture]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Glacier LOD Meshes|Glacier LOD Meshes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:High Hrothgar Fixed|High Hrothgar Fixed]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Highland Cows More Wooly - Cut Content Restoration|Highland Cows More Wooly - Cut Content Restoration]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SSE - Skyrim Sun Enhanced|SSE - Skyrim Sun Enhanced]]


=== 05-Animation & Physics  ===
: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack SSE| Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack SSE]] | Replaced by Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack Revamp
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Realistic_Boat_Bobbing_SE|Realistic Boat Bobbing SE]] | Updated for latest version of the mod.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Dust Effects| Dust Effects]] | Letting Particle Patch make these changes
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Run Sprint and Jump SE|Run Sprint and Jump SE]] | The mod was renamed. Previous name was Smooth Running Animations.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fire Halo Remover|Fire Halo Remover]] | Not needed with [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Embers XD|Embers XD]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:XP32_Maximum_Skeleton_Special_Extended|XP32 Maximum Skeleton SE]] | Added a "safe-for-work" download link.
 
=== 06-Models & Textures  ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:3D_Junipers_-_Trees_and_Berries|3D Junipers - Trees and Berries]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:3D_Snowberries|3D Snowberries]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:3D_Snowberries_HD_Texture_Option|3D Snowberries HD Texture Option]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Aspens_Ablaze|Aspens Ablaze]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Aspens_Ablaze_Add-On_-_DynDOLOD_3|Aspens Ablaze Add-On - DynDOLOD 3]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Better_Dyndolod_Red_Mountain_Plume|Better Dyndolod Red Mountain Plume]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Blackreach_Tentacle_Mesh_Fix|Blackreach Tentacle Mesh Fix]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Blended_Roads|Blended Roads]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Embers_XD|Embers XD]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enhanced_Vanilla_Textures_Shrines|Enhanced Vanilla Textures - Shrines]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fixed_Mesh_Lighting|Fixed Mesh Lighting]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Iconic%27s_Remastered_Paragon_Gems|Iconic's Remastered Paragon Gems]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Markarth_-_A_Reflective_Experience|Markarth - A Reflective Experience]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Obsidian_Mountain_Fogs|Obsidian Mountain Fogs]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Skyrim_-_A_Mountainous_Experience|Skyrim - A Mountainous Experience]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Whiterun_Mesh_Fixes|Whiterun Mesh Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Whiterun_Skyforge_-_Reforged|Whiterun Skyforge - Reforged]]
 
: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.12em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Embers_HD|Embers HD]] | Replaced by Embers XD
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Gold_Septim_-_Coins_Retex|Gold Septim - Coins Retex]] | Dropped. Textures aren't a good fit for Guide.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Greatsword_Sheaths_and_Scabbards_Redux_SE|Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux SE]] | Only 7 files remained from this mod; therefore, it has been dropped
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Inferno - Fire Effects Redux|Inferno - Fire Effects Redux]] | Replaced by Embers XD
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:New Thinner Torch|New Thinner Torch]] | Replaced by Embers XD
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Rens_HD_Shrines|Ren's HD Shrines]] | Replaced by Enhanced Vanilla Textures - Shrines
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:RUSTIC NORDIC MURALS|RUSTIC NORDIC MURALS]] | 100% redundant with [[{{NAMESPACE}}:RUSTIC RELIEFS|RUSTIC RELIEFS]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Ultimate HD Torch|Ultimate HD Torch]] | Replaced by Embers XD
 
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{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}}: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}}: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}}: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  ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Guard Dialogue Overhaul - UHDAP Patch|Guard Dialogue Overhaul - UHDAP Patch]]


=== 08-Character Appearance ===
=== 08-Character Appearance ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Lore Corrected Races|Lore Corrected Races]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vanilla Body with UNP Textures|Vanilla Body with UNP Textures]] | Fixes mesh problem with some female nippies showing through certain armors due to changes made by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Tempered Skins for Females - UNP|Tempered Skins for Females - UNP]]


: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
=== 09-Fixes  ===
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Lucien Lachance AE|Lucien Lachance AE]] | The mod was renamed. Previous name was ''Immersive Spectral Assassin''.
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Tempered_Skins_for_Females_-_UNP|Tempered Skins for Females]] | Added a "safe-for-work" download link. ''Installer is still NSFW.''
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Bug Fixes SSE|Bug Fixes SSE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Tempered_Skins_for_Males|Tempered Skins for Males]] | Added a "safe-for-work" download link. ''Installer is still NSFW.''
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:I%27m_Walkin%27_Here|I'm Walkin' Here]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:NPC AI Process Position Fix - NG|NPC AI Process Position Fix - NG]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Scrambled Bugs|Scrambled Bugs]]


=== 09-Fixes  ===
: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Archery Quick Shot Perk Bug Fix|Archery Quick Shot Perk Bug Fix]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Scrambled Bugs|Scrambled Bugs]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Battle-Ready_Candlelight_Fixes|Battle-Ready Candlelight Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:XP32 Maximum Skeleton SE - Fixed Scripts|XP32 Maximum Skeleton SE - Fixed Scripts]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Labyrinthian_Shalidor%27s_Maze_Fixes|Labyrinthian Shalidor's Maze Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fix Note Icon for SkyUI (SKSE64 plugin)|Fix Note Icon for SkyUI (SKSE64 plugin)]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Powerofthrees_Tweaks|Powerofthrees Tweaks]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Shadows Of Sunlight - In Small Exterior World Spaces|Shadows Of Sunlight - In Small Exterior World Spaces]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SPID for Footprints|SPID for Footprints]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Unnecessarily Fixed Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix|Unnecessarily Fixed Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:XP32_Maximum_Skeleton_SE_-_Fixed_Scripts|XP32 Maximum Skeleton SE - Fixed Scripts]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:XPMSSE - Nemesis - Papyrus Stack Fix|XPMSSE - Nemesis - Papyrus Stack Fix]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:XPMSSE - Nemesis - Papyrus Stack Fix|XPMSSE - Nemesis - Papyrus Stack Fix]]


: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
:{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Moved'''}}}}
::* [[{{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]] was moved to 04-Foundation.
 
: {{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}}:Bug_Fixes_SSE|Bug Fixes SSE]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enchantment_Reload_Fix_SE|Enchantment Reload Fix SE]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.
::* [[{{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}}: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 & Combat  ===
=== 11-Gameplay-AI and Combat  ===
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::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Simple_Offence_Suppression|Simple Offence Suppression]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Ghosts Mechanics and Shaders Restored|Ghosts Mechanics and Shaders Restored]]
 
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Spellbreaker Spell Reflection and Ward Visuals Restored|Spellbreaker Spell Reflection and Ward Visuals Restored]]
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Faction_Fixes_SE|Faction Fixes SE]] | Updated installation instructions.


=== 12-Gameplay-Economy  ===
=== 12-Gameplay-Economy  ===
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Moved'''}}}}
::* [[{{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  ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Relationship Dialogue Overhaul Lite|Relationship Dialogue Overhaul Lite]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Simplest Horses|Simplest Horses]]
: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.12em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Convenient Horses|Convenient Horses]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Simplest Horses|Simplest Horses]].
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO SE|Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO SE]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Relationship Dialogue Overhaul Lite|Relationship Dialogue Overhaul Lite]].


=== 14-Gameplay-Quests ===
=== 14-Gameplay-Quests ===
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Alternate Start - Live Another Life - SSE|Alternate Start - Live Another Life - SSE]] | Page relinked to AFK Mods page since the Nexus link doesn't receive the latest updates.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:At Your Own Pace|At Your Own Pace]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:The Paarthurnax Dilemma|The Paarthurnax Dilemma]] | Page relinked to AFK Mods page since the Nexus link doesn't receive the latest updates.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Savos Aren's Regrets Restored|Savos Aren's Regrets Restored]]


=== 15-Gameplay-Skills & Perks ===
: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Not So Fast - Main Quest|Not So Fast - Main Quest]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:At Your Own Pace|At Your Own Pace]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enemy_REvolution_of_Skyrim|Enemy (R)Evolution of Skyrim]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Not So Fast - Mage Guild|Not So Fast - Mage Guild]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:At Your Own Pace|At Your Own Pace]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:FIZZLE|FIZZLE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Odin_-_Skyrim_Magic_Overhaul|Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ODIN spells for NPCS|ODIN spells for NPCS]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vokrii_-_Minimalistic_Perks_of_Skyrim|Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vokrii Perks For NPCS|Vokrii Perks For NPCS]]


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
=== 15-Gameplay-Skills and Perks ===
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Smithing_Perks_Overhaul_SE|Smithing Perks Overhaul SE]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Odin_-_Skyrim_Magic_Overhaul|Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul]]
{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enemy REvolution of Skyrim|Enemy REvolution of Skyrim]] | No longer using the Potions distribution.


=== 16-Interface  ===
=== 16-Interface  ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds|A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:QUI|QUI]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Atlas Map Markers SE - Updated with MCM|Atlas Map Markers SE - Updated with MCM]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Whose Quest Is It Anyway|Whose Quest Is It Anyway]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project|CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Convenient Reading UI - SE|Convenient Reading UI - SE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Horse Stamina HUD - Script-Free|Horse Stamina HUD - Script-Free]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:More_Informative_Console|More Informative Console]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SkyUI SE - Flashing Savegames Fix|SkyUI SE - Flashing Savegames Fix]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:SkyUI - Ghost Item Bug Fix|SkyUI - Ghost Item Bug Fix]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Wider MCM Menu for SkyUI|Wider MCM Menu for SkyUI]]
 
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Font_Overhaul_-_Natural_Typefaces_for_Skyrim|Font Overhaul]] | Updated for latest version of the mod


: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Whose Quest Is It Anyway|Whose Quest Is It Anyway]] | Not compatible with the latest 1.6.x runtime.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Stay_At_The_System_Page|Stay At The System Page - Updated]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:QUI|QUI]]


=== 17-Locations  ===
=== 17-Locations  ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Snowy Landscapes in Snowy Regions|Snowy Landscapes in Snowy Regions]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Worldspace Transition Tweaks|Worldspace Transition Tweaks]]
 
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Cutting Room Floor - SSE|Cutting Room Floor - SSE]] | Page relinked to AFK Mods page since the Nexus link doesn't receive the latest updates.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Farmhouse_Chimneys_SE|Farmhouse Chimneys SE]] | Updated instructions to latest version of the mod.


: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.12em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
=== 18-Lighting and Weather  ===
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Snowy_Roads_for_Snowy_Regions|Snowy Roads for Snowy Regions]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Snowy Landscapes in Snowy Regions|Snowy Landscapes in Snowy Regions]].
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Ambiance - A Vanilla(plus) Ambient Lighting Overhaul|Ambiance Lighting Overhaul]]


=== 18-Lighting & Weather  ===
: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Luminosity Lighting Overhaul|Luminosity Lighting Overhaul]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Ambiance - A Vanilla(plus) Ambient Lighting Overhaul|Ambiance Lighting Overhaul]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WoW_Dragon_Mounds_CTD_Fix|WoW Dragon Mounds CTD Fix]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Enhanced Volumetric Lighting and Shadows|Enhanced Volumetric Lighting and Shadows]]
 
: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.1em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Relighting_Skyrim_-_SSE|Relighting Skyrim - SSE]] | added instructions for ENB users


=== 19-Utilities  ===
=== 19-Utilities  ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.1em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine|Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine]]


{{fc|red|{{fs|1.15em|'''Dropped / Replaced'''}}}}
=== 20-Patches  ===
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Fores New Idles in Skyrim SE|Fores New Idles in Skyrim SE]] | Replaced by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine|Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine]].
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Vokrii - Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul Patch|Vokrii - Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul Patch]]


=== 20-Patches  ===
:{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Kryptopyrs Patch Hub|Kryptopyrs Patch Hub]] | Added a new patch to the list to install
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:AI_Overhaul_SSE_Official_Patch_Hub|AI Overhaul SSE - Official Patch Hub]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Conflict Resolution|Step Patch - Conflict Resolution]] | New FOMOD and updated Patches
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Circlet_USSEP_Fixes|Circlet USSEP Fixes]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Lighting and Weather|Step Patch - Lighting and Weather]] | Significant changes due to lighting setup changes
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Majestic Mountains Creation Club Landscape Patch|Majestic Mountains Creation Club Landscape Patch]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Realistic Boat Bobbing Patch Hub|Realistic Boat Bobbing Patch Hub]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Smooth Shores Patches|Smooth Shores Patches]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Umgak%27s_Vokrii_Compatibility_Patch_Compendium|Umgak's Vokrii Compatibility Patch Compendium]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Unofficial_Skyrim_Creation_Club_Content_Patches|Unofficial Skyrim Creation Club Content Patches]]


: {{fc|red|{{fs|1.12em|'''Dropped'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Useless_Patches_Collection|Useless Patches Collection]] | Necessary edits incorporated into Step Patches.
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Realistic_Water_Two_SE_Patch_Hub|Realistic Water Two SE Patch Hub]] | Dropped. Patch is no longer required.


: {{fc|orange|{{fs|1.12em|'''Updated'''}}}}
Exclude vanilla masters, the following are masters changes related to the Step Patches:
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Kryptopyrs_Patch_Hub|Kryptopyrs Patch Hub]] | Updated mod instructions
* 2.0.0 CR Patch masters no longer needed in 2.1.0
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Conflict Resolution|Step Patch - Conflict Resolution]] | Renamed for consistency. Also incorporated the following:
** Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul.esp
::** General conflict resolution completed for mod updates.
** ClavicusArgonianMasque.esp
::** Included pregenerated grass cache files.
** ButterfilesUnchained.esp
::** Included custom DynDOLOD rules.
** Atlas Map Markers.esp
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Lighting & Weather|Step Patch - Lighting & Weather]] | Renamed for consistency. Also incorporated the following:
* 2.1.0 CR Patch new masters
::** Fixed white lights from Lanterns of Skyrim.
** At Your Own Pace - Companions.esp
* 2.1.0 CACO Patch new masters
** CC-Fishing_CACO_Patch.esp
* 2.1.0 CCOR Patch new masters
** Audio Overhaul Skyrim.esp
* 2.1.0 TCIY Patch new masters
** At Your Own Pace - Misc.esp
* 2.1.0 WACCF Patch new masters
** At Your Own Pace - College of Winterhold.esp
* 2.1.0 LW Patch new masters
** Ambiance.esp
** Ambiance - Light Colors.esp
* 2.1.0 PP Patch new masters
** Cathedral Weathers.esp
** Cathedral Weather Godrays.esp


=== 21-Post-Processing  ===
=== 21-Post-Processing  ===
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.12em|'''Added'''}}}}
: {{fc|green|{{fs|1.15em|'''Added'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Deadly Spell Impacts Transparency Fix for ENB|Deadly Spell Impacts Transparency Fix for ENB]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Cathedral Landscapes Complex Grass for ENB|Cathedral Landscapes Complex Grass for ENB]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ENBSeries|ENBSeries]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Elytra and Bliss Bug ENB Light|Elytra and Bliss Bug ENB Light]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ENB Helper SE|ENB Helper SE]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:More Lights for ENB - Blood Splatter Fix|More Lights for ENB - Blood Splatter Fix]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ENB_Light|ENB Light]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Saints and Seducers Flora ENB Light|Saints and Seducers Flora ENB Light]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ENB Lights for Aetherium Shards|ENB Lights for Aetherium Shards]]
 
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:ENB Particle Lights Dwemer Lanterns|ENB Particle Lights Dwemer Lanterns]]
:{{fc|orange|{{fs|1.15em|'''Updated'''}}}}
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Particle Lights For ENB SE - Paragon Gems|Particle Lights For ENB SE - Paragon Gems]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Post-Processing|Step Patch - Post-Processing]] | Significant changes due to enhanced ENB support
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Particle Lights for ENB Wisps Witchlight|Particle Lights for ENB Wisps Witchlight]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Radiant - Candles|Radiant - Candles]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Rudy HQ More Lights for ENB SE Bthardamz|Rudy HQ More Lights for ENB SE Bthardamz]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Rudy HQ More Lights for ENB SE Deathbells and Nirnroots|Rudy HQ More Lights for ENB SE Deathbells and Nirnroots]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Rudy HQ More Lights for ENB SE Glowing Mushrooms|Rudy HQ More Lights for ENB SE Glowing Mushrooms]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Rudy HQ More Lights for ENB SE Torchbugs and Moths|Rudy HQ More Lights for ENB SE Torchbugs and Moths]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Word Wall Transparency Fix for ENB|Word Wall Transparency Fix for ENB]]
::* [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Step Patch - Post-Processing|Step Patch - Post-Processing]]

Latest revision as of 15:58, March 30, 2023

SkyrimSE:2.1.0/changelog

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Post-Release Changes[edit | edit source]

End of Post-Release Changes

What's New[edit | edit source]

This changelog addresses changes relating to this specific guide version and includes all changes noted in previous guide iterations unless noted otherwise. See previous changelogs using the link in the page header.

  • A new game is required if updating from any previous Step SSE guide, due to certain mod changes included in this release.

Many new mods have been added, and many existing mods have updated instructions specific to this guide version. Notably, many of the runtime, engine-level mods that were updated after release of the previous 2.0.0 SSE guide have been updated and included in 2.1.0. Overall, there are many obvious and several subtle improvements.

Lighting and Weather[edit | edit source]

Interior Lighting[edit | edit source]

Luminosity was replaced with Ambiance to return Step to a more vanilla-compliant lighting overhaul that no longer breaks sneaking to the extent that was evident under Luminosity. This will be most evident in interiors but will also help to lesser effect in exteriors. The result of this change is a look/feel that more closely resembles vanilla, making it a better fit our Mandates. Combined with the rest of the lighting mods this achieves corrected lighting placements, more evident (and accurate) shadows, and a return to a more vanilla-like experience.

Step alters Ambience with custom tweaks that slightly desaturate and warm the default lighting color, which will hopefully be appealing to those who like Luminosity. This may be a controversial change, since some people love Luminosity. We apologize for using that mod in the first place, but it was the best solution available until Ambiance came along ... 2 years ago ... oops, we missed that one!

Weather[edit | edit source]

Cathedral Weathers' foggy weathers were also customized to make fogs a bit more realistic and to bring them closer to the player while minimizing drawbacks of doing so under Skyrim's limited lighting flexibility. The opposite was done for rainy weathers where fog was a bit overdone in some variants. A few other weathers were subtly tweaked. We think this improves weather variation and realism.

Step ENB[edit | edit source]

The Step ENB has been significantly improved in terms of graphics quality and fixes. Aside from several tweaks and version iteration of the Step ENB posted to the nexus, a major revision of the ENB weather system was made to consolidate most previous weathers into groups that better reflect Cathedral Weathers Image Space and Weathers differentiation. The result is fewer weathers parsed in groups that require identical settings. The "fog-sphere" effect that produced a transition line around the player in certain weathers has been mitigated, and ENB now preserves Cathedral's look/feel whilst fixing some of it's minor shortcomings (e.g., flat distant mountains, transparent clouds, godray effects). Changes introduced by the Cathedral Weathers Unofficial Update optional plugin (see Cathedral ENB optional instructions) have also been accommodated by the Step Post-Processing Patch and should only be installed for ENB users.

Guide-Level Changes[edit | edit source]

This changelog addresses changes relating to this specific guide version. Changes noted in previous guide iterations are not mentioned here unless noted otherwise. See Post-Release Changes in the previous guide changelog using the link in the page header.

  • Updated the ModList with new mods and engine-level mods that finally support Skyrim v1.6.xxx.
  • Updated BethINI and DynDOLOD configuration recommendations for better results with and without ENB.
  • Solstheim and Tamriel worldspaces have been seamlessly merged using Worldspace Transition Tweaks
  • A huge number of mesh enhancements and fixes are now included to resolve many long standing lighting and texture-stretching issues.
  • Many grammar and text clarifications 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 Patch - Conflict Resolution (remove these mods)
Dropped / Replaced | mod was removed (remove these mods)

01-Tools[edit | edit source]

02-Extenders[edit | edit source]

Added
Dropped / Replaced

03-Resources[edit | edit source]

Dropped / Replaced

04-Foundation[edit | edit source]

Added

05-Animation and Physics[edit | edit source]

Added

06-Models and Textures[edit | edit source]

Added
Dropped

07-Sounds and Music[edit | edit source]

08-Character Appearance[edit | edit source]

Added

09-Fixes[edit | edit source]

Added
Dropped / Replaced
Moved

10-Gameplay-General[edit | edit source]

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

Added

12-Gameplay-Economy[edit | edit source]

13-Gameplay-Immersion[edit | edit source]

14-Gameplay-Quests[edit | edit source]

Added
Dropped / Replaced

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

Updated

16-Interface[edit | edit source]

Added
Dropped / Replaced

17-Locations[edit | edit source]

Added

18-Lighting and Weather[edit | edit source]

Added
Dropped / Replaced

19-Utilities[edit | edit source]

20-Patches[edit | edit source]

Added
Updated


Exclude vanilla masters, the following are masters changes related to the Step Patches:

  • 2.0.0 CR Patch masters no longer needed in 2.1.0
    • Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul.esp
    • ClavicusArgonianMasque.esp
    • ButterfilesUnchained.esp
    • Atlas Map Markers.esp
  • 2.1.0 CR Patch new masters
    • At Your Own Pace - Companions.esp
  • 2.1.0 CACO Patch new masters
    • CC-Fishing_CACO_Patch.esp
  • 2.1.0 CCOR Patch new masters
    • Audio Overhaul Skyrim.esp
  • 2.1.0 TCIY Patch new masters
    • At Your Own Pace - Misc.esp
  • 2.1.0 WACCF Patch new masters
    • At Your Own Pace - College of Winterhold.esp
  • 2.1.0 LW Patch new masters
    • Ambiance.esp
    • Ambiance - Light Colors.esp
  • 2.1.0 PP Patch new masters
    • Cathedral Weathers.esp
    • Cathedral Weather Godrays.esp

21-Post-Processing[edit | edit source]

Added
Updated
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