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About BBSTEP
This is my personal STEP setup, designed (hopefully) with a minimal amount of mods and little to no impact on performance, while adding content, improving gameplay and increasing immersion.
It uses elements from STEP:Guide, Pack:Explorers Guide and Pack:Modular Morrowloot Overhaul.
Main Features
- STEP fixes and more
- No HD/HQ mods or DLC
- Lore-friendly
- Professions, Skill, Perks overhaul
- Vampire and Werewolf Overhaul
- Deleveled NPCs and Loot
- Improved Gameplay
- Immersion: Needs, Weather Survival and more
- Expanded Towns, Cities and more
- New lands: Falskaar, Wyrmstooth, Shadow of Morrowind
- More and Improved Equipment, Spells, NPCs, Creatures and Quests
- Pure Waters/Weather
System Used for BBSTEP
This is the system I (bur) am installing this mod setup on:
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Windows OS | Windows 7 x64 |
| CPU | AMD Athlon 7850 Dual-Core (2.8Ghz) |
| System RAM | 4GB DDR2, 400Mhz |
| GPU | Sapphire Radeon HD 4650, 200MHz, 1GB DDR2 RAM |
| Monitor Resolution | 1360x768 |
NOTE: If you happen to stumble onto this page, don't proceed unless you know what you're doing! (because I don't)
STEP 1
NOTE: This guide assumes all DLCs except the Hi-Resolution DLC are installed!
1.A. Install Steam & Skyrim
Detailed Information --> Skyrim Installation Guide
Security Settings
Since User Account Control can prevent some tools from working correctly, it is recommended to edit the security settings of your skyrim directory to give Users full control. To do this:
- Find your skyrim directory (normally located in
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\). - Right-click the skyrim folder and select Properties.
- Go to the Security tab and click Edit...
- Highlight Users (<username>\Users) in the top panel.
- In the bottom panel, under the Allow column for Full Control, check the checkbox and click Apply.
- Click OK and OK and you're done.
1.B. Skyrim Launcher Options
Detailed Information --> Skyrim Launcher Guide
As a quick-start to installing STEP, simply launch Skyrim from Steam to initialize the auto-detection process, accept the preset, and continue to 1.C. Make certain that the preset Antialiasing is no greater than 4x (4 samples); otherwise, keep the preset. This is a conservative preset that will facilitate a smooth game once STEP is configured initially according to this guide (i.e., what does not tax performance now may be burdensome later). More extensive INI tweaking can be done after STEP is set up and verified as running smoothly.
1.C. Install Utilities
This guide uses Mod Organizer.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Mod Organizer | Detailed instructions available | |
| LOOT | Detailed instructions available | |
| TES5Edit | Detailed instructions available | |
| Merge Plugins TES5Edit Script | Copy the contents of the included "Edit Scripts" folder into TES5Edit's "Edit Scripts" folder. This folder is located in the directory where TES5Edit.exe is. | |
| Wrye Bash | Detailed instructions available |
1.D. INI Tweaks
Detailed Information --> Skyrim INI Guide
As in the previous section above, it is highly recommended that no other INI settings be configured at this point, because the conservative presets are a good starting point for accommodating a performance-friendly initial STEP setup. The detailed INI guide can be referenced once a stable setup is verified after completing this guide.
The following INI tweaks are recommended for all users and affect gameplay without impacting performance.
Using the Tools > [Configurator] tool prevents any editing mistakes. Open the tool, click [Basic] to get the Advanced options, and choose the applicable section from the combobox. Then find the applicable setting and alter as indicated below. Click the [Save] button after each change and close the dialog when finished.
1.D.1. Skyrim INI
Each of the following entries can be pasted directly into the INI (if editing manually). The entry descriptions are commented, so they will not be interpreted by the game at startup. Alternatively, these descriptions can be omitted.
[General] sIntroSequence= ;Disables the intro sequence for a faster startup fFlickeringLightDistance=8192 ;Helps prevent lighting pop-in
[Display] ;Improves shadow changes as the sun moves through the sky fSunShadowUpdateTime=0.25 ;Transition time of sun-shadow movement fSunUpdateThreshold=1.5 ;Time between sun-shadow movement
[Actor] fVisibleNavmeshMoveDist=12288.0000 ;allows arrows to hit objects as far as the appear to fly.
1.D.2. SkyrimPrefs INI
[Display] iMaxAnisotropy = 0 ;Anisotropic Filtering - set this to zero, as it should be controlled via the graphics driver. iPresentInterval = 0 ;disable vsync! - vsync should be handled in enblocal.ini (see ENBoost mod instructions)
[Controls] bMouseAcceleration=0 ;Disable mouse acceleration
STEP 2
2.A. LOOT Sorting
At any time during the mod installation process LOOT should be used to sort plugin load order before stopping to benchmark and test Skyrim. This is necessary to ensure proper plugin priority order (load order), which can have a dramatic impact on the game (or at worst cause a CTD).
- Launch LOOT via Mod Organizer by clicking on the "Sort" button or directly from the executables drop-down menu.
- Examine the LOOT output carefully and look for any alerts or warnings and address each. The Plugins tab in MO (on the right side of the MO window) is where plugins can be activated/deactivated and sorted (either drag and drop or use Ctrl + Up/Down arrow keys to sort).
2.B. Clean the Bethesda Master Files
To remove errors in the Bethesda master files, STEP recommends that they be cleaned with TES5Edit. This ensures maximum stability and compatibility within the Skyrim modding experience.
- Clean Update.esm, Dawnguard.esm, HearthFires.esm and Dragonborn.esm in the following manner:
- Clean the .esm.
- Run TES5Edit through Mod Organizer.
- Right-click the list of plugins and choose Select None.
- Double-click the .esm.
- Wait for the Background Loader: finished message in the right panel, and then right-click the .esm and select Apply Filter For Cleaning.
- Wait for the [Filtering done] message in the right panel, and then right-click the .esm and select Remove "Identical to Master" records. If the Warning! prompt pops up, click Yes, I'm absolutely sure.
- Wait for the [Removing "Identical to Master" records done] message, and then right-click the .esm and select Undelete and Disable References.
- Wait for the [Undeleting and Disabling References done] message, and then click the [X] to exit the program
- At the prompt, make sure the .esm is checked and click OK.
- After cleaning, there shall be files in Overwrite (essentially a fake mod located at the bottom of the left pane if sorted by priority ascending) created by TES5Edit.
- Right-click Overwrite and select Create Mod
- Name it TES5Edit Backups and click OK. This will create a new mod listing in the left pane for the TES5Edit Backups useful if the changes failed to be successful.
- Each subsequent time TES5Edit is used to edit a file, open Overwrite and drag the TES5Edit Backups back to this mod. This will keep them in an organized and safe location. The files have no impact on the game.
- Right-click the TES5Edit Backups mod and select Ignore Missing Data to remove the red X
flag.
- After that, repeat the process once more for Dawnguard.esm, but don't Undelete and Disable References (unnecessary).
2.C.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Skyrim Script Extender | Detailed instructions available | |
| JContainers - data storage framework | Only needed for Familiar Faces. | |
| ENBoost | Detailed instructions available. Leave EnableVSync=false if you don't care about screen tearing. |
2.D.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Distant Decal Fix | ||
| Unofficial Skyrim Patch | ||
| Unofficial Dawnguard Patch | ||
| Unofficial Hearthfire Patch | ||
| Unofficial Dragonborn Patch | ||
| Appropriately Attired Jarls | ||
| Bowlegged Jump Fix | ||
| Brawl Bugs Patch | Detailed instructions available | |
| Clothing and Clutter Fixes | Clothing and Clutter Fixes - LEGENDARY | |
| Consistent Older People | Consistent Older People All NPCs CRF BOYD Compatible | |
| Cultist Mask Decapitation Fix | ||
| Cutting Room Floor | ||
| Dead Body Collision | ||
| Double Cursor Fix | ||
| Fast Travel Timescale Fix | ||
| Fuz Ro D-oh | Detailed instructions available | |
| Guard Dialogue Overhaul | Do NOT clean with TES5Edit. ITMs/UDRs are intended by the author for the mod to work correctly. | |
| Improved Closefaced Helmets | Detailed instructions available | |
| Ragdoll Paralysis | Only install the Paralyze Miscellaneous file. | |
| SKSE-Elys-AltF4 | ||
| Skyrim Project Optimization | Skyrim Project Optimization - Full Version. Select only the Data folder. | |
| Smart Souls | Detailed instructions available | |
| Trade and Barter | STEP Recommends: Download and install the Hearthfire version of the mod and activate the .esp, but do not click "start mod" in the MCM options. | |
| Weapons and Armor Fixes | Detailed instructions available. Also select: Compatibility Patches > Immersive Weapons. | |
| Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade |
Detailed instructions available. Also install patches for:
Bash Tagging Required: Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp (Names, Stats) [make sure Relev, Delev is unselected] | |
| Smithing Perks Overhaul Remade |
Select:
| |
| TheThirdRace Skill Overhaul |
Select:
| |
| Stealth Skills Rebalanced | Stealth Skills Rebalanced_COMPLETE_BASIC | |
| Realistic Ragdolls and Force | Realistic Force | |
| XP32 Maximum Skeleton | Detailed instructions available | |
| Fires Hurt | ||
| No More Blocky Faces |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- LOOT Rules:
- Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Ignore CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp for now. (4 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported.
2.E.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Better Dialogue Controls | ||
| Better MessageBox Controls | ||
| Disease Descriptions |
Select:
| |
| High Quality 3D Map | STEP recommends the HQ3DMap - Meshes Hi-Res and HQ3DMap - Normals Original (1k) main files. Do not install any of the textures. | |
| Immersive HUD | ||
| Lore-Based Loading Screens | ||
| Main Font Replacement | Fertigo Pro Font | |
| RaceMenu | ||
| SkyUI | ||
| Smaller Cursor | Consistent Older People All NPCs CRF BOYD Compatible | |
| Unknown Enchants | Select: DLCs: Dawnguard+Dragonborn | |
| Character Creation Overhaul |
Install Character Creation Overhaul 1_3_2, then merge with Character Creation Overhaul 1_4_0 BETA. | |
| Hardcore Compass Mod | Install Version 3 | |
| Swift Potion Reborn | ||
| Take Notes - Journal of the Dragonborn | ||
| Think To Yourself Messages | Also install TTYM - Frostfall Module. |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Clean CCO - Permanent Birthsigns.esp. (24 UDR)
- Ignore CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp for now. (4 ITM)
- Ignore TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp for now. (2 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported.
2.F.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| SkyFalls and SkyMills |
Select:
| |
| Static Mesh Improvement Mod |
Select: Lite with Dragonborn DLC. | |
| A Quality World Map | STEP recommends the Hi-Res Quality World Map - Main Roads optional file and DO NOT install Clear Map Add-on. |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Ignore CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp for now. (4 ITM)
- Ignore TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp for now. (2 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported.
2.G.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Stalhrim of Skyrim-Fixes | Install 512 and custom opacity. | |
| HiRes Legible Road Signs | STEP recommends only installing the HiRes Road Signs Version 3 Worn Text optional file. | |
| Point the Way | ||
| Nernies City and Village Expansion |
Install Nernies City and Village Expansion v1_25_loosefiles and Nernies City and Village Expansion Quick Patch to v1_26. | |
| REGS - Cities | ||
| Better City Entrances | Install Better City Entraces - All in One. | |
| Better Docks | Install Better Docks - REGS Compatible Version. | |
| Dawn of Riften | ||
| Dawn of Windhelm | ||
| Expanded Winterhold Destruction Ruins | ||
| Understone Keep Fountains and Rubble | ||
| Expanded Towns and Cities |
ETaC - Complete:
ETaC - Complete Patches:
| |
| Immersive Settlements |
Only install:
| |
| Raven Rock Expanded | ||
| High Hrothgar Overhaul | ||
| Immersive College of Winterhold | Select: Official DLCs: Dawnguard-Dragonborn Patch | |
| More Immersive Dawnguard Entrance | LOOT Rule: BetterDGEntrance.esp AFTER Oblivion Gates v3 without Markers - Skyrim + Dawnguard DLC.esp | |
| Nightingale Hall Restored | ||
| Realistic Room Rental Enhanced | Install RealisticRoomRental-Enhanced. Do not install any patches. | |
| Unique Border Gates |
Install:
| |
| Better Fast Travel - Carriages and Ships - Overhauled | Install Better Fast Travel v3.76 - BSA - Hearthfires. | |
| Drinking Fountains of Skyrim | ||
| Hearthfire Chimneys | Install Hearthfire Chimneys for Expanded Towns and Cities and Hearthfire Chimneys for Falskaar. | |
| Provincial Courier Service | ||
| Falskaar | ||
| Wyrmstooth | Do not install: Wyrmstooth.ini | |
| Shadow of Morrowind | ||
| Pure Waters | Install 0_Pure Waters 4-7 Legendary. | |
| Pure Weather | Install 1_Pure Weather Legendary- Realism. | |
| REGS - Patches |
Select:
|
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- LOOT Rules:
- BetterDGEntrance.esp after Oblivion Gates v3 without Markers - Skyrim + Dawnguard DLC.esp
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Clean Immersive Orc Strongholds.esp (8 ITM; not reported by LOOT)
- Clean NerniesCityandVillageExpansion.esp (205 ITM; 174 ITM reported by LOOT)
- Ignore CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp for now. (4 ITM)
- Ignore TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp for now. (2 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported.
2.H.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 83Willows 101BugsHD | Lower resolution | |
| Better Beast Races | Lite | |
| Birds and Flocks | Install Hearthfire Edition Cleaned. TES5Edit Cleaning Required (48 ITM) | |
| Female Vampires Have Fangs |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Clean BirdsHFclean.esp (48 ITM)
- Ignore CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp for now. (4 ITM)
- Ignore TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp for now. (2 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported
2.I.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Dawnguard Crossbow Bolts Visualized | ||
| Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows | Detailed instruction available. Options: Conversion of other mods: Select only: Immersive Weapons (and anything else applicable). | |
| Elemental Staffs | Install Elemental Staffs 1K Main Cleaned main file and 04. Elemental Staffs High Performance Textures optional file. | |
| New Thinner Torch | ||
| Bandolier - Bags and pouches | ||
| Bandolier - Dawnguard | ||
| Bandolier for NPCs |
Options:
| |
| Bandolier for NPCs Compatibility Patch | ||
| Winter is Coming |
Options:
Delete all plugins. Plugin is installed with CCOR instead. | |
| Cloaks of Skyrim | Also install Cloaks of Skyrim 1-2 Dawnguard. Delete cloaks.esp. That plugin is installed with CCOR instead. | |
| CCO Supported versions of WIC and Cloaks | Install 1nivWICCloaks.esp from Winter Is Coming - CCO Supported Version and Cloaks.esp from Cloaks of Skyrim - CCO Supported Version into the respective mods. | |
| Immersive Weapons | ||
| Lore Weapon Expansion | Install all main files and the optional Standard Resolution Textures. Delete Lore Weapon Expansion.esp | |
| Immersive Armors | Delete Hothtrooper44_Armor_Ecksstra.esp. Turn off all item distribution in the in-game MCM menu | |
| JaySuS Swords | Install JaySuS_Swords_V14. Delete all plugins. Turn off item distribution for Jaysus swords in Complete crafting overhaul remades MCM menu |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Ignore CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp for now. (4 ITM)
- Ignore TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp for now. (2 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported.
2.J.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Blood Textures |
Install
| |
| Lightning During Thunder Storms | Detailed instructions available | |
| No Spinning Death Animation | Install No Spinning Death Animation v1_1 MERGED main file | |
| Running With Bows | ||
| Smaller Ice Spikes and Spear | STEP recommends the Smaller Ice Spike 50 optional file. | |
| Skyrim Performance Plus | Detailed instructions available | |
| Enhanced Camera | ||
| Harvesting animation |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Ignore CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp for now. (4 ITM)
- Ignore TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp for now. (2 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported.
2.K.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| The 418th Step | STEP recommends "Snow Version". | |
| Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored | Install Tenets Restored 1_3 - Performance Edition. Options: High Performance. | |
| Pilgrim's Delight | STEP recommends "Legacy" version. |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Ignore CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp for now. (4 ITM)
- Ignore TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp for now. (2 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported.
2.L.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Better Animal Footsteps | Also install Optional Pets of Skyrim cat patch | |
| Better Horse Pain Sounds | ||
| IHSS-Improved Horse Steps | ||
| Immersive Thunder | ||
| Improved Combat Sounds | Also install EnhancedBlood-ImprovedCombatSounds optional file. | |
| Smooth Blade Draw and Sheathe | STEP recommends to install ADS during installation and all SBDS options. | |
| Ultra Realistic Bow Shoot Sounds | ||
| Ultra Realistic Crossbow Shoot Sounds | ||
| Smarter Combat Music |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Ignore CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp for now. (4 ITM)
- Ignore TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp for now. (2 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported.
2.M.
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Unequip Ammo | Detailed instructions available | |
| Bring Out Your Dead | ||
| Clams Drop Pearls | ||
| Come together N Out of the way | ||
| Convenient Horses | ||
| Gildergreen Regrown | ||
| Lock Overhaul | Detailed instructions available | |
| No NPC Greetings | Sligtly Reduced | |
| Kill Every NPC - Including Children | Default installation. | |
| Oblivion Gates | STEP recommends only installing the Dawnguard version main file. Use only one ESP; the "without markers" ESP is recommended. Move the other esp to Optional ESPs. | |
| Run For Your Lives | ||
| Skyrim Coin Replacer Redux | ||
| Skyrim-Community-Uncapper | ||
| The Choice is Yours | Also install the Update and Dawnguard files. This mod has conflicts with Bring Out Your Dead. The STEP Patches address these conflicts. | |
| The Paarthurnax Dilemma | ||
| Thieves Guild Requirements | ||
| Traps Make Noise | Install Traps Make Noise and Are Dangerous main file and Mining Makes Noise_CCO Version optional file. | |
| Wet and Cold | ||
| Wet and Cold - Ashes | ||
| When Vampires Attack |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Ignore CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp for now. (4 ITM)
- Ignore TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp for now. (2 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported.
2.M.b. Gameplay Overhaul
- Mods that significantly change the game mechanics.
2.M.b.A. NPC & Creature Additions
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Immersive Patrols | Install only Immersive Patrols Aggressive. | |
| Inconsequential NPCs |
Install:
| |
| Skyrim Immersive Creatures | Options: Both Mod Files. | |
| Birds of Skyrim | Install Birds of Skyrim 065_LowerResolution_Loose files file. | |
| Pets of Skyrim | Install Pets of Skyrim 031 main file. |
2.M.b.B. Follower Extensions
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Extensible Follower Framework | Install Extensible Follower Framework v3-5-6. | |
| Better Stealth AI for Followers | ||
| Horse Branding | ||
| CS Tag and Track NPCs |
2.M.b.C. Loot Adjustments & Deleveling
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Morrowloot 4E Edition |
Install main file and Lore Weapon Expansion Patch. | |
| Morrowloot Support Patches |
Install:
| |
| Scarcity - Less Loot Mod |
Only install:
| |
| You Hunger | Install You Hunger Realism Complete Edition. Bash Tagging Required: You Hunger.esp (Delev) | |
| Harvest Overhaul |
Options:
| |
| Dynamic Things | ||
| E.R.S.O. – Erkeil’s Real Skyrim Overhaul ADVANCED |
Choose the following in the main installer:
| |
| E.R.S.O. Encounters | Extract "ERSO 09.2 - Radiance" and package it as a new archive using 7-zip. Install this new archive as a mod using Mod organizer. ERSO's mod can be hard to install using MO and this particular module has a BSA that doesn't get unpacked by MO if it isn't done this way (and you do unpack BSA's). Using the main installer, choose: 18 - LAWE Hardcore (SUGGESTED), 29 - DPMO. |
2.M.b.D. Immersion
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Lore-Friendly Starting Stats and Encumbrance | ||
| Frostfall - Hypothermia Camping Survival | ||
| iNeed - Food Water and Sleep | ||
| Realistic Humanoid Movement Speed | Install only Realistic Humanoid Movement Speed 1_03 With Horse speed modifiers optional file. | |
| Real Shelter |
Options:
| |
| Sleep AnyWhere | Main file only. | |
| Dovahkiin Relaxes Too | ||
| Bury The Dead |
2.M.b.E. Combat
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim | Install the No Scripts version. | |
| Yield 2dot0 | ||
| Duel - Combat Realism |
Use latest stable version (Avoid using the ALPHA version till the author gets a handle on his new archery module going). | |
| Revenge of the Enemies | ||
| Locational Damage | ||
| The Dance of Death - A Killmove Mod | Install Ultimate Edition. | |
| NPCs Use Ammo - All Bows | ||
| ASIS - Automatic Spells, Increased Spawns | Replace the included .ini files with these ones. These are ini files from modified version of the ASIS improved ini files that has been edited by Garfink. In the MCM menu, choose: Reduced indoor spawns. |
2.M.b.F. New & Improved Content
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Civil War Overhaul | ||
| College of Winterhold Entry Requirements | ||
| Enhanced Skyrim Factions - The Companions Guild | Install FULL VERSION. | |
| Helgen Reborn | ||
| Spellmaking in Skyrim - The Last Altar | ||
| Aethernautics- A Space Travel Mod | TES5Edit Cleaning Required: Aethernautics.esp (9 ITMs, 2 UDRs). | |
| Belua Sanguinare Revisited - Dynamic Vampires | ||
| Tales of Lycanthropy - Werewolf Overhaul | Install 01 Tales of Lycanthropy Modular - Core v1_5. |
2.M.b.G. Misc
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Bounty Decay | ||
| AutoSave Manager | ||
| Familiar Faces | Make sure JContainers is installed. | |
| Random Alternate Start |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- LOOT Rules:
- Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp after Morrowloot.esp
- Morrowloot.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT:
- Clean The Dance of Death - Ultimate Edition.esp (1 ITM)
- Clean Scarcity - Less Loot Mod.esp (1 ITM)
- Clean Birdsofskyrim.esp (32 ITM)
- Clean Duel - Combat Realism.esp (7 ITM)
- Clean Aethernautics.esp (9 ITM, 2 UDR; not reported by LOOT)
- Clean CCO_Frostfall_Patch.esp (4 ITM)
- Clean TTYM - Frostfall Module.esp (2 ITM)
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported.
2.N.
2.N.a. Mod Patches
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| STEP Patches |
Install STEP Combined Plugins 229 v1. Delete STEP Combined Plugin.esp (keep HF). | |
| Modular Morrowloot Overhaul Replacement plugins | Contains replacement plugins. Delete aMidianBorn_ContentAddon.esp. In Optional ESPs tab, enable Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp (move to bottom list). | |
| Modular Morrowloot Overhaul patches |
Delete:
Merge the remaining plugins with TES5Edit:
| |
| ASIS | Already installed in 2.M.b.E. Don't run SkyProc Patcher yet, see 2.N.c. | |
| Dual Sheath Redux | Don't run SkyProc Patcher yet, see 2.N.c. |
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- LOOT Rules:
- STEP Combined PluginHF.esp change priority to 987000
- Previous LOOT Rules (double check):
- Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
- BetterDGEntrance.esp after Oblivion Gates v3 without Markers - Skyrim + Dawnguard DLC.esp
- Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp after Morrowloot.esp
- Morrowloot.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT.
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported
2.N.b. Bashed Patch
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Bashed Patch | See below. |
To create the Bashed Patch:
- Launch Wrye Bash via Mod Organizer.
- Bash Tagging:
- Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp (Names, Stats) [make sure Relev, Delev is unselected]
- Morrowloot.esp (Delev, Relev)
- You Hunger.esp (Delev)
- ERSO 18 - LAWE Hardcore.esp (Name, Stats)
- ERSO 29 - DPMO.esp (Name, Stats)
- Within the Mods Tab, right click on "bashed patch, 0.esp", and select "Rebuild Patch".
- Tick the boxes next to "Merge Patches", "Import Names", "Import Stats", "Tweak Settings", and "Leveled Lists".
- Highlight "Tweak Settings", and tick the box next to "Crime: Alarm Distance" and "Timescale".
- Right-click on "Crime: Alarm Distance" and select '1000' and set "Timescale" to '5'.
- Next click [Build Patch] at the bottom of the window to construct the patch based on the current plugin list/order
After closing Wrye Bash and returning to MO, the "bashed patch, 0.esp" will be located in the "Overwrite" folder. (If there is no patch in Overwrite, it is probably due to past use of Wrye Bash outside Mod Organizer, which would have placed the bashed patch in the real Skyrim data folder instead of in Overwrite [1]). A different Bashed Patch can be created for every MO profile, so it is advised to move the Bashed Patch and its data to a separate mod folder. Simply right click the "Overwrite" folder and select 'Create Mod', then name it. Example is Bashed Patch. You will then need to check it to enable it. Each subsequent time you rebuild the patch, you must open Overwrite and drag the new files back to this mod.
2.N.c. SkyProc Patchers
Since you must launch SkyProc Patchers through Mod Organizer in order for them to recognize your mods, add them to the list of executables by doing the following:
- In the right pane, go to the Data tab.
- Locate the SkyProc Patchers directory and expand the ASIS/Dual Sheath Redux Patch directory.
- Right-click the ASIS.jar/Dual Sheath Redux Patch.jar file and select Add as executable.
- If asked to locate the Java binary, browse to where you installed Java (usually Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin) and select Java.exe.
- Enter a name and finish.
Run the patchers:
- Run the ASIS Patcher
- Only tick NPC Potions and NPC Enchant Fix
- Set NPC Potions Number to 2, chance to 5
- Run the Dual Sheath Redux Patcher
- Ignore the warnings about BOSS (run without BOSS, click cancel when browsing for .exe)
- After closing the Dual Sheath Redux Patch, there shall be files in Overwrite (essentially a fake mod located at the bottom of the left pane if sorted by priority ascending) created by ASIS and DSR. Right-click Overwrite and select Create Mod, name it SkyProc Output and click OK. This will create a new mod listing in the left pane for the SkyProc patches generated files. You will then need to check it to enable them. Each subsequent time you rebuild the patches, you must open Overwrite and drag the new files back to this mod.
- The masters of these new plugins will be sorted in the wrong order. Open the two plugins in TES5Edit, right click each one of them and choose sort masters.
Warning: Each time you change your load order, you should rerun the SkyProc Patchers to remake the patches. Failure to do so may lead to a CTD upon startup.
2.N.d. Misc
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Better Shaped Weapons | Detailed instructions available | |
| Fores New Idles in Skyrim | Detailed instructions available |
2.O. Future Plugin Load List/Order Changes
Whenever you install or uninstall plugins or change the load order, follow these steps:
- If Mod Organizer indicates a Potential Mod order problem, Fix it.
- Run LOOT and Sort Plugins.
- LOOT Rules:
- Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
- BetterDGEntrance.esp after Oblivion Gates v3 without Markers - Skyrim + Dawnguard DLC.esp
- Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp after Morrowloot.esp
- Morrowloot.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
- STEP Combined PluginHF.esp change priority to 987000
- Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT.
- Repeat from (1) until no more Potential Mod order problems or LOOT warnings are reported
- Rebuild Bashed Patch
- Run ASIS patcher (delete the plugin first if there are missing masters)
- Run Dual Sheath Redux Patcher (delete the plugin first if there are missing masters)
- If you installed or uninstalled a FNIS based mod, run FNIS
2.P. Launching BBSTEP:Skyrim
Once all mods have been installed, run LOOT one final time to ensure the correct plugin order. When ready to play for the first time after a STEP install, be certain to either:
- Start a brand new character, or
- load the save game generated just after character creation if it exists, or
- load an existing character after clean saving the relevant save game.
NOTE: Avoid doing anything (except creating/naming your character) until all mods have been loaded. This includes choosing birthsign, class, etc.!
NOTE: Remember to SKIP THE INCOMPLETE "OPTIONAL TRAITS MENU" in game!
It takes significantly longer to launch Skyrim from within MO than it does by using other means. Allow up to 3 minutes for Skyrim to launch before panicking ... launch time will be faster after the first launch in a given MO session (unless lots of mod-list changes are made).
STEP 3
3.A. Mod Configuration Menu
| Mod Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| ASIS | Reduced indoor spawns | |
| Auto Unequip Ammo | Follower Addon: Ticked | |
| Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade | Turn off item distribution for JaySus Swords. | |
| Immersive Armors | Turn off all item distribution. | |
| Immersive Creatures |
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| Lightning During Thunder Storms |
Lightning Config - Fork Lightning Options:
| |
| Lock Overhaul |
You must active the options in the MCM for Lock Overhaul or the mod will basically do nothing. If the mod is not active, activate it. In activating it, you'll have to exit the menus back to the game before you're able to see the available options.
| |
| Trade and Barter | Do not click "start mod." |
3.B. Optimize Field of View & Misc
- For a 16:9 aspect ratio (1360x768, 1680x1050), set fov 81.
- Show FPS: [*] (on the numpad)
- Free VRAM: [f4]
Credits
Source Guides
Special Credits
I (bur) would sincerely like to thank:
- The authors of the STEP:Guide
- The authors of the A Real Explorer's Guide to Skyrim Pack
- The authors of the Modular Morrowloot Overhaul Pack
- The authors of the mods used in this guide
- The Nexus community
- Bethesda Softworks for Skyrim
- Tannin for continued development and support of Mod Organizer
The core STEP team is:
- stoppingby4now - Main site developer, Semantic Mediawiki developer & extraordinaire, site founder
- TheCompiler - STEP creator, mod-list extraordinaire
- z929669 - Wiki & forums content editor, main site administrator, hosting maintenance, site founder
- Active STEP volunteer staff: Aiyen, EssArrBee, deathneko11, DoubleYou, GSDfan, Kelmych, kryptopyr, phazer11, phryxolydian, rootsrat, TechAngel85, torminater, WilliamImm
- Farlo - Mediawiki developer & extraordinaire, Mod-list co-compiler, forums admin, site founder (out of commission since November, 2013)
- MontyMM - Solutions developer (Semi-Automatic STEP), site founder (out of commission since December, 2013)
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