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About MIME:Guide

This guide is modular, but care has to be taken with patches when used that way
This is a work in progress, some patches may have been missed, there might be some compatibility issues

This is my personal STEP setup, designed (hopefully) to run well on an outdated system, while adding content, improving gameplay and increasing immersion.

It's a combination of:

• Selected STEP:Guide mods
• Pack:Explorers Guide (new and improved lands, locations, quests and NPCs)
• Pack:Modular Morrowloot Overhaul (deleveled, immersion, new equipment, overhauled and rebalanced skills, powers and magic)
• Additional mods to improve gameplay, increase immersion, and add content
• Steps 2-4 can be substituted for the original guides; Steps 3-5 can be skipped entirely
  • Note that the guide's instructions may no longer be accurate if you substitute or skip Steps

Main Features

• Minimal STEP setup
• Few HD/HQ mods
• Lore-friendly
• Deleveled Skyrim
• Immersion
• Expanded towns, cities and more, including TES: Arena Skyrim locations
• New lands: Falskaar, Wyrmstooth, forests of Elsweyr, parts of Cyrodiil and High Rock
• More and Improved gameplay and content
• Pure Waters/Weather

System Used for MIME:Guide

With this system I get about 60FPS most of the time.
Note that everything has been set to the lowest possible setting (including Antialiasing and Anisotropic Filtering), except:

• Detail:
  • Texture Quality: Medium
  • Water - Reflect Sky enabled
• View Distance:
  • Object Fade: 9
  • Actor Fade: 10
  • Grass Fade: 1
  • Specularity Fade: 1
  • Light Fade: 26
  • Item Fade: 7

Hardware
Windows OS	Windows 7 x64
CPU	Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @2.4GHz
System RAM	4GB DDR2, 400Mhz
GPU	nVidia GeForce 8800GT
Monitor Resolution	1680x1050

Miscellaneous Info

• Mod Abbreviation Index
• Mod/Compatibility Wishlisht

Overhaul - so far:

• Current Plugin count:
  • Active: 140
  • Total: 149
  • Reduced by 10 thanks to Merging User Reports (included in instructions).
• Mod size: 14.6 GB

v0.4.2:

• Current Plugin count:
  • Active: 240
  • Total: 243
  • Reduced by 10 thanks to Merging User Reports (included in instructions).
  • Does not include WIP (not playable) mods - colour-coded red.
• Mod size: 15.9 GB

Mod Tables Legend

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Mod Name	Notes and Instructions

	Core Mod	Core mods are indicated by the presence of a green-ish vertical bar in the row at the immediate left-hand column of the table.
	Aesthetic Mod	Mods that are purely aesthetic. Only to be installed if your system can handle some extra strain.
	Do not install	These are mods that are not recommended for install because they are unfinished, non-functional, incompatible, or for some other reason. Included for reference.
	Mod Name	Shortened version (where applicable) of Nexus mod name presented as a link to Nexus for download.
	Notes	Instructions for mod installation. For STEP: Brief notes that apply to the mod or installation. In some cases, mods with many alternative options will include a suggested option. These suggestions will take the form of: "STEP recommends 'Option A'." In other cases, there may only be one appropriate alternative option that fits the STEP Mandate. These instructions will take the form of: "Use 'Option A'."

STEP 1

Pre-Installation Setup

NOTE: This guide assumes all DLCs are installed!

1.A. Tips

• Mod Organizer:
  • When merging or reinstalling mods, check that the plugins are properly enabled.
  • Do not fix "Potential Mod order problems" in MO.

• TES5Edit:
  • Do not clean plugins twice with TES5Edit, unless specifically instructed to do so by LOOT warnings or instructions from this guide.
  • Some plugins should not be cleaned, always check LOOT report messages before cleaning plugins without LOOT warnings or instructions from this guide.

• Skyrim:
  • Regularly make backup saves, place them in separate folders for each character
    • Clean out the Saves folder if you're sure there's nothing important in there
  • Clean your save when uninstalling mods.
  • Use [*] to show FPS, [f4] to clear VRAM (if using ENBoost).

1.B. Install Steam & Skyrim

Detailed Information --> Skyrim Installation Guide

1.B.1. 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:

1. Find your skyrim directory (normally located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\).
2. Right-click the skyrim folder and select Properties.
3. Go to the Security tab and click Edit...
4. Highlight Users (<username>\Users) in the top panel.
5. In the bottom panel, under the Allow column for Full Control, check the checkbox and click Apply.
6. Click OK and OK and you're done.

1.C. 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, and accept the preset. Launch the game to the main menu and quit before continuing 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.D. Install Utilities

This guide uses Mod Organizer.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	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. Not in STEP.
	Wrye Bash	Detailed instructions available

1.E. INI Tweaks

Follow instructions in the latest STEP:Guide --> INI Tweaks

Additional tweaks not included in the STEP:Guide

1.E.1. Skyrim INI

[General]
Disable skyrim borders
This is required for some mods included in this guide.

bBorderRegionsEnabled=0

[Display]
Only use these on 16:9 monitors - leave to default for 16:10 monitors

fDefaultWorldFOV=81.0
fDefault1stPersonFOV=81.0
fDefaultFOV=81.0

1.E.2. SkyrimPrefs INI

[AudioMenu]
Increase Master Volume
Could just be me, but Skyrim seems particularly quiet compared to other software like browser and media players

fAudioMasterVolume=1.5000

1.F. Display & Video Card Settings

Follow instructions in the latest STEP:Guide --> Display & Video Card Settings

Final Pre-Installation Notes

A Final Consideration

• "Aesthetic" mods can be omitted if your system can't handle it
• On the same note, any STEP mod can be added without problems.
• If you add or omit any other mods, there may be compatibility issues. Always remember to install the proper patches.

STEP 2

Selected STEP Mod Installation
from STEP:2.2.9.1

2.A. LOOT Sorting & Patches

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).

1. Launch LOOT via Mod Organizer by clicking on the "Sort" button or directly from the executables drop-down menu.
2. 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).

STEP includes patches for both STEP Core installations and STEP Core + Extended installations to save plugin slots. For users that may not want to install all of the mods included in STEP, check the page of required mods for the STEP Patches below. Users that decided they will not use the STEP Patches will need to install all relevant patches listed on that page. Take note of those plugins since they are not listed throughout the guide. Regardless, anyone can use the STEP Combined Plugin as long as DLC and SMIM are installed to save about ten plugins.

STEP Patches Requirements - For anyone that is not using the STEP Patches, it is recommended to keep this page open for reference.

2.B. Clean the Update ESM

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. At this time, Update.esm will be cleaned in the following manner (the DLC should be cleaned later according to instructions on their corresponding "mod" pages):

1. Make a backup of Update.esm from <Skyrim>/data directory by copying it to the desktop (or somewhere else handy).
2. Run TES5Edit through Mod Organizer.
3. Right-click the list of plugins and choose [Select None].
4. Double-click Update.esm.
5. Wait for the Background Loader: finished in the right panel, and then right-click [Update.esm] and select [Apply Filter For Cleaning].
6. Wait for the [Filtering done] Processed Records: message in the right panel, and then right-click [Update.esm] and select [Remove "Identical to Master" records]. If the Warning! prompt pops up, click [Yes, I'm absolutely sure].
7. Wait for the [Removing "Identical to Master" records done] Processed Records: message, and then right-click [Update.esm] and select [Undelete and Disable References].
8. Wait for the [Undeleting and Disabling References done] Processed Records: message, and then click the [X] at upper right of the program window to exit the program.
9. At the prompt, checkmark Update.esm and Backup Plugins and click [OK].

At this point there are two possible outcomes, dependent upon how fast your disc drive is:

• In the first case (typically slower drives such as HDDs), the Update.esm is now no longer in the data directory.
• In the second case (typically faster drives such as SSDs), a cleaned Update.esm is now in the data directory (compare the filesize to your backup of Update.esm to verify that it has been cleaned--it should be smaller).

In the first case, you should now do the following:

1. Restore the backed up Update.esm from step 1 to the data directory.
2. In Mod Organizer, at the bottom of the left pane modlist is the Overwrite mod, now labeled red because files have been written to it. Double-click to open it.
3. In Overwrite you will find two items: a TES5Edit Backups folder and Update.esm. Since you already restored your own backed up Update.esm to the data directory, right-click and delete the TES5Edit Backups folder and click Close.
4. Right-click Overwrite and select Create Mod..., name it Cleaned Update ESM, and click OK.
5. Drag and drop the new Cleaned Update ESM mod to the top of the left pane modlist.

In the second case, you are done! You can safely delete the backup as you shall not need it (if you wish to restore the original uncleaned Update.esm later, you can simply verify Steam cache and redownload it).

2.C.

YES, ENBoost is needed by EVERYONE, including those that do not use ENB!

	Mod Name	Instructions
	ENBoost	Detailed instructions available.
	Skyrim Script Extender	Detailed instructions available
	PapyrusUtil-Modders Scripting Utility Functions
	Stable uGridsToLoad
	JContainers - data storage framework	Only needed for Familiar Faces. Not in STEP.
	Safety Load	Fixes infinite loading screen and freezing during play. Not in STEP.

2.D.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Distant Decal Fix	Mod now only includes the meshes that do not conflict with USKP.
	Unofficial Skyrim Patch
	Dawnguard	Detailed instructions available
	Unofficial Dawnguard Patch
	Hearthfire	Detailed instructions available
	Unofficial Hearthfire Patch
	Dragonborn	Detailed instructions available
	Unofficial Dragonborn Patch
	High Resolution Texture Pack	Detailed instructions available
	Unofficial High Resolution Patch	Detailed instructions available
	STEP Optimized Vanilla Textures	Standard Simply install using MO and be sure to check the archive in the Archives tab. STEP supports MO only in order to simplify our support load, but non-MO users can register the BSA, make a plugin to load or extract to loose files (not recommended).
	Appropriately Attired Jarls
	Bowlegged Jump Fix
	Brawl Bugs Patch	Detailed instructions available
	Clothing and Clutter Fixes
	Consistent Older People	Install the "Consistent Older People All NPCs" main file.
	Cutting Room Floor
	Dead Body Collision
	Double Cursor Fix
	Enchantment Reload Fix
	Enhanced Lighting for ENB-LITE	Interior Lighting Detailed instructions available Special instructions: LOOT Rules: ELE_Legendary_Lite.esp change priority to 990100 (not 970000)
	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
	Invisibility Glitch Eyes Fix
	Ragdoll Paralysis	Only install the Paralyze Miscellaneous file.
	Relighting Skyrim	No JIT Detailed instructions available
	SKSE-Elys-AltF4
	Skyrim Project Optimization	Full Version Use the "Full Version" variant of the main file, tick or choose only 'Data' during installation.
	Smart Souls	Detailed instructions available
	Trade and Barter	Hearthfire 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. MCM is explained by Gopher in the beginning of this video: https://www.youtube.com/v/aqh5anwuptk?version=3&start=0&end=139&autoplay=1&hl=en_US&rel=0
	Weapons and Armor Fixes	Detailed instructions available. Merge Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp and Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Follow instructions on the Merge Script page (under Tutorial > with Mod Organizer) Name the new file Weapons & Armor Fixes Merged Don't create new mod! Move the new plugin from the Overwrite folder to the original Weapons & Armor Fixes Remade mod (other files in the Overwrite folder can be deleted) Move the original plugins to Optional ESPs Make sure the new merged plugin is enabled and sort with LOOT again
	Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade	Detailed instructions available.
	Realistic Ragdolls and Force	Realistic STEP Extended Patch users can remove the plugin from this mod. All other files are required.
	XP32 Maximum Skeleton	Detailed instructions available

2.E.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Better Dialogue Controls
	Better MessageBox Controls
	Disease Descriptions	STEP Extended Patch users DO NOT need to install this mod. For Version, select only Vanilla (unless you use Realistic Needs and Diseases), and for Official DLCs, select both Dawnguard and Dragonborn. Merge Disease Descriptions.esp, DD_Dawnguard Additions.esp and DD_Dragonborn Additions.esp with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Follow instructions on the Merge Script page (under Tutorial > with Mod Organizer) Name the new file Disease Descriptions Merged Don't create new mod! Move the new plugin from the Overwrite folder to the original Disease Descriptions for the Immersive Adventurer mod Move the original plugins to Optional ESPs Make sure the new merged plugin is enabled and sort with LOOT again
	EASIER LOCKPICKING
	High Quality 3D Map	Hi-res meshes, 1k normals STEP recommends the HQ3DMap - Meshes Hi-Res and HQ3DMap - Normals Original main files. Do not install any of the files with "Textures" in the file name.
	Immersive HUD
	Lore-Based Loading Screens
	Main Font Replacement	Fertigo Pro DO NOT USE this mod if Skyrim language is not set to English!
	RaceMenu	Detailed instructions available
	Skyrim Skill Interface Re-Texture	Detailed instructions available
	SkyUI
	Smaller Cursor	STEP recommends the main file.
	Viewable Faction Ranks	Dawnguard and Dragonborn

2.F.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Ruins Clutter Improved	STEP recommends the Ruins_Clutter_Improved_v2-8 NMM Installation main file and during the FOMOD select Custom. Install everything but the Dragonclaws option. The dragonclaws have mesh changes which are not compatible with STEP.
	Realistic Smoke and Embers	Medium
	SkyFalls and SkyMills	Detailed instructions available
	Static Mesh Improvement Mod	Detailed instructions available
	STEP Texture Compilation	Download and install the "STEP Texture Compilation" main file.
	A Quality World Map	Detailed instructions available

2.G.

		Mod Name	Instructions
		Farmhouse Chimneys	Detailed instructions available Installer Options: Expanded Towns and Cities Falskaar Wyrmstooth Cutting Room Floor
		Footprints	Install the Footprints v1_00 - Legendary main file. Clean save required if updating from 0.99
		HiRes Legible Road Signs	STEP recommends only installing the HiRes Road Signs Version 3 Worn Text optional file.
		Point the Way
		The Ruffled Feather	Detailed instructions available

2.H.

		Mod Name	Instructions
		83Willows 101BugsHD	Lower resolution
		Better Beast Races	Lite
		Birds and Flocks	Hearthfire Edition Cleaned Detailed instructions available
		Female Vampires Have Fangs
		More Realistic Hair
		New Children
		PondFish and Salmon Replacer
		Superior Lore-Friendly Hair	Rough Hair 1K Use the "SLF Hair - Rough Hair - Lite 1K" main file.
		The Elder Scrolls V Rewritten-Arvak	HD Detailed instructions available
		Wiseman303s Critter Fixes	Detailed instructions available

2.I.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Dawnguard Crossbow Bolts Visualized	Also install the optional "Explosive Bolts Visualized HD Textures" file.
	Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows	Detailed instruction available
	Elemental Staffs	1024 Install the main file.
	Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project	Also install the optional Dawnguard and Dragonborn files.
	Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux	Detailed instruction available
	New Thinner Torch	Use "Ultimate HD Torch by rheadude compatible" version ONLY.
	Not Really HD-Mask of Clavicus Vile	STEP recommends "Wrecked".
	Ultimate HD Torch	1024 Also install the Ultimate HD Torch -less glowing cloth- optional file.

2.J.

		Mod Name	Instructions
		Animated Clutter	Install all options except for Ship Idles.
		Animated Weapon Enchants	STEP recommends the Animated Weapon Enchants - Vanilla Sounds optional file.
		Better Turn Animation	Detailed instructions available
		Burn Freeze Shock Effects	This mod has been known to cause to issues, so it is highly recommended to use the memory patch included in SKSE. Also install the optional Dragonborn Dawnguard file.
		D13 Faster GET UP STAND UP animation
		Deadly Spell Impacts	Medium Detailed instructions available
		Dual Wield Blocking Animations
		Enchantment Effect Replacer	STEP recommends "2XRes".
		Enhanced Blood Textures	1024 Detailed instructions available Merge dD-Dragonborn-Dawnguard-EBT Patch.esp and dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Follow instructions on the Merge Script page (under Tutorial > with Mod Organizer) Name the new file dD - Enhanced Blood Merged Don't create new mod! Move the new plugin from the Overwrite folder to the original Weapons & Armor Fixes Remade mod (other files in the Overwrite folder can be deleted) Move the original plugins to Optional ESPs Make sure the new merged plugin is enabled and sort with LOOT again
		No Spinning Death Animation	Detailed instructions available
		NoMaaM Breathing Idles	non-BBB
		Running With Bows
		Skyrim Enhanced Camera
		Skyrim Performance Plus	Detailed instructions available
		Smaller Ice Spikes and Spear	STEP recommends the Smaller Ice Spike 50 optional file.

2.K.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	The 418th Step	STEP recommends "Snow Version".
	Better Shadowmarks
	Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored	Standard (medium)
	Pilgrim's Delight	STEP recommends "Legacy" version.
	Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD	Use "Booze v2 Non-Glow".
	Soul Gems Differ	Detailed instructions available

2.L.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Better Animal Footsteps
	Better Horse Pain Sounds
	Better Weapon Swing Sounds	Detailed instructions available
	Audio Overhaul for Skyrim	Main File Detailed instructions available Follow the "Non-STEP Patch Users" instructions, but don't install the Improved Weapon Impact EFFECTS compatibility patch. If you merged the Enhanced Blood Textures and/or Weapons and Armor Fixes Remade plugins, you will need to change the master for AOS2_EBT Patch.esp/AOS2_WAF Patch.esp: Launch Wrye Bash Select AOS2_EBT Patch.esp/AOS2_WAF Patch.esp in the Mods list Right-click on empty space in the Masters list and tick Allow edit Right-click dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp/Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp, click Change to... and select dD - Enhanced Blood Merged.esp/Weapons & Armor Fixes Merged.esp from the Data folder Click Save and close Wrye Bash. Delete the bashed patch from the Overwrite folder.
	Heart of the Beast	High Agression
	IHSS-Improved Horse Steps
	Immersive Thunder
	Improved Combat Sounds	Also install EnhancedBlood-ImprovedCombatSounds. If you merged the Enhanced Blood Textures plugins, you will need to change the master for EnhancedBlood-ImprovedCombatSounds.esp: Launch Wrye Bash Select EnhancedBlood-ImprovedCombatSounds.esp in the Mods list Right-click on empty space in the Masters list and tick Allow edit Right-click dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp, click Change to... and select dD - Enhanced Blood Merged.esp from the Data folder Click Save and close Wrye Bash. Delete the bashed patch from the Overwrite folder.
	Smooth Blade Draw and Sheathe	Detailed instructions available
	Ultra Realistic Bow Shoot Sounds
	Ultra Realistic Crossbow Shoot Sounds

2.M.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Auto Unequip Ammo	Detailed instructions available [MCM Settings]
	Better Stealth AI for Followers	Install the "Better Stealth AI for Followers" main file that requires Dawnguard, not the Vanilla Only file.
	Bring Out Your Dead
	Clams Drop Pearls
	Come together N Out of the way
	Convenient Horses
	Dual Wield Parrying	Detailed instructions available [MCM Settings]
	Follower Trap Safety
	Gildergreen Regrown
	Lock Overhaul	Detailed instructions available [MCM Settings]
	Non-Essential Children	Use the Hearthfire version.
	Oblivion Gates	Download and install the Oblivion Gates v3 Skyrim and Dawnguard DLC main file. Only use one ESP; the "without markers" ESP is recommended by STEP. Move the other ESP to Optional ESPs in MO.
	Run For Your Lives
	Skyrim Coin Replacer Redux	Download and install the SCRR - Legendary Edition main file and the SCRR - Coin Weight optional file.
	Skyrim-Community-Uncapper	STEP recommends the defaul INI values. To customize Uncapper see this Guide: Skyrim Uncapper guide.
	The Choice is Yours	Detailed instructions available. Also install Dragonborn file.
	The Paarthurnax Dilemma	Note: The Nexus page for this mod has a spoiler for those that have not played the main quest yet.
	Thieves Guild Requirements
	Traps Make Noise	Install both main files and the Traps Make Noise - Follower Safety Patch optional file if Follower Trap Safety was installed earlier in this section.
	Wet and Cold	1024 Detailed instructions available Merge AOS2_WAF Patch.esp and AOS2_WetandCold Patch.esp with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Follow instructions on the Merge Script page (under Tutorial > with Mod Organizer) I recommend disabling Copy general assets and Batch copy assets for this merge, or it will take a very long time. Remember to enable them again on next merge, if needed. Name the new file AOS2_WAF_WetandCold_Merged Don't create new mod! Move the new plugin from the Overwrite folder to the original Audio Overhaul for Skyrim mod (other files in the Overwrite folder can be deleted) Move the original plugins to Optional ESPs Make sure the new merged plugin is enabled and sort with LOOT again
	When Vampires Attack
	Wiseman303s Trap Fixes	Detailed instructions available. Also install Traps Are Dangerous Compatibility if you installed it with Traps Make Noise.
	Even Better Quest Objectives	Install version 1.5.5! Detailed instructions available. Also install the Alternate Start - Live Another Life Compatibility patch.

2.N.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	STEP Merged Plugins	Merge Dead Body Collision.esp, PilgrimsDelight.esp, Point The Way.esp and Chesko_Step418_SN.esp with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Follow instructions on the Merge Script page (under Tutorial > with Mod Organizer) Name the new file and mod STEP Merged Plugins Disable the original mods Make sure the new merged plugin is enabled and sort with LOOT again
	STEP Patches	Install STEP Combined Plugins 2291 v2. Delete or disable STEP Combined Plugin.esp (keep HF). Special instructions: LOOT Rule: STEP Combined PluginHF.esp chance priority to 990200
	Bashed Patch	Detailed instructions available
	Dual Sheath Redux	Detailed instructions available Do not select aMidianBorn Book of Silence (not included in this guide).
	Better Shaped Weapons	Detailed instructions available
	Fores New Idles in Skyrim	Detailed instructions available.
	Dynamic Distant Objects LOD	Detailed instructions available.

STEP 3

Selected A Real Explorer's Guide to Skyrim Mod Installation
from Pack:Explorers Guide 4.0.6

3.1. World Improvements

3.1.1. Cities

	Mod Name	Instructions
	JK's Skyrim	JK's Skyrim major Cities only
	Understone Keep Fountains and Rubble

3.1.2. Outskirts

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Better City Entrances	Better City Entrances - JK's Whiterun (Outskirts) Compatible Version.
	Better Docks	REGS Compatible Version
	Nernies City and Village Expansion	REGS Version (Download HERE)
	Windhelm Lighthouse	Windhelm Lighthouse.esp contains deleted navmeshes. To fix it, use TES5Edit: Load Windhelm Lighthouse.esp Under [01] Windhelm Lighthouse.esp, navigate to Worldspace > Block 1, 0 > Sub-Block 5,1 Navigate to 0000B3CC > Temporary, right-click 000FF1E1 and click Remove. Confirm at prompts. Navigate to 0000B3ED > Temporary, right-click 000FF1DE and click Remove. Confirm at prompts. Close TES5Edit.

3.1.3. Settlements

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Winterhold - Expanded Ruins
	Expanded Towns and Cities	Optionals: ETaC - Complete - Patches Installer Options: (Main File) Complete or Modular No Inns Dragon Bridge South Orc Strongholds Solstheim Whiterun Exterior Market Textures: User's choice Installer Options: (Patches) Better Fast Travel Cutting Room Floor (Complete + Whiterun) Enhanced Winterhold Ruins - w/Hearthfires No Snow under the Roof - w/New Textures (all three) Special Instructions: LOOT Rule: ETaC - Complete.esp AFTER 3DNPC.esp

3.1.4. Locations

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Blackreach Overhaul	TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide) BlackreachOverhaul.esp (17 ITMs, 0 UDRs)
	High Hrothgar Overhaul
	Immersive College of Winterhold	Installer Options: CWI Core Files Dawnguard-Dragonborn Patch Skyrim Distance Overhaul Patch CWI Improved NPCs
	More Immersive Dawnguard Entrance	Special Instructions: LOOT Rule: BetterDGEntrance.esp AFTER Oblivion Gates v3 without Markers - Skyrim + Dawnguard DLC.esp
	Nightingale Hall Restored	Special Instructions: Do not install the following file(s) and/or folder(s): Readmes folder
	Realistic Room Rental Enhanced	RealisticRoomRental-Enhanced Installer Options: 02 RRR_3DNPC-Patch
	Sky Haven Temple Merchants and More	Optional File only (Sky Haven Temple Merchants and More Blacksmith Only)
	Unique Border Gates	Downloads: UniqueBorderGates-All UniqueBorderGates-All-MoreImmersiveDawnguardEntrance Special Instructions: also install the UniqueBorderGates-All-PointTheWay patch. If you merged Point The Way.esp into the STEP Merged Plugins, you will need to change the master for UniqueBorderGates-All-PointTheWay.esp: Launch Wrye Bash Select UniqueBorderGates-All-PointTheWay.esp in the Mods list Right-click on empty space in the Masters list and tick Allow edit Right-click Point The Way.esp, click Change to... and select STEP Merged Plugins.esp from the Data folder Click Save and close Wrye Bash. Delete the bashed patch from the Overwrite folder.

3.1.5. Enhancements

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Better Fast Travel - Carriages and Ships - Overhauled	Loose Vanilla or Hearthfire Special Instructions: Do not use with Touring Carriages. Be sure to enable the ETaC - Complete BFT Patch.esp patch.
	No Snow under the Roof	Installer Options: BSA - Static Mesh Improvement Mod Vanilla + Dawnguard + Dragonborn Falskaar - Dawnstar Dock Be sure to enable the ETaC - Complete NoSnow Patch.esp patch. TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide) Prometheus_No_snow_Under_the_roof.esp (1 ITMs, 0 UDRs)
	Realistic Boat Bobbing	Installer Options: Merged REGS Hearthfire Hotfix SMIM

3.2. World Additions

3.2.1. New Lands

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Falskaar
	Wyrmstooth

3.2.2. New Locations & Settlements

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Provincial Courier Service

3.2.3. New NPCs

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Inconsequential NPCs	Optionals: Inconsequential NPCs - Cutting Room Floor Compatibility Patch
	Interesting NPCs	Optionals: Dawnguard Meshes for Vampire NPCs

3.2.4. New Quests and Adventures

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Helgen Reborn
	The Lost Wonders of Mzark	TES5Edit Cleaning Required: (Cleaning Guide) MzarkWonders.esp (23 ITMs, 0 UDRs)

3.3. Patches

	Mod Name	Instructions
	REGS - Patches	Installer options: Interesting NPCs Patch JK's Skyrim + Interesting NPCs Realistic Room Rental + No Snow Under the Roof STEP Extended Patch

STEP 4

Selected Modular Morrowloot Overhaul Mod Installation
from Pack:Modular Morrowloot Overhaul

4.1. Dovahkiin Reborn

Mods that rebalance and expand the skills and magic system, character creation, races and standing stones and add new spells and shouts.

from Pack:Dovahkiin_Reborn

4.1.1. Skills

Overhauling the skills.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim	Optionals: Install the optional Dragon perks respec Special instructions: If you use this with Ultimate Combat, turn off timed blocking in Ultimate Combats MCM menu. Do not use it with any of the optional perk mods. LOOT Rule: Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim.esp AFTER Disparity.esp LOOT Rule: Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim.esp AFTER TradeBarter.esp
	Wiseman303's Flora Fixes	Optionals: WM Flora Fixes SMIM Patch Special instructions: This mod is needed by Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul. Choose Normal Juniper in the SMIM patch installer. After installation, delete the plugin WM Flora Fixes.esp
	Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul	Also download the CACO Update from v1.1 to v1.11 Optionals: CACO patches. Special Instructions: Install all relevant patches as their own mod named CACO patches. Campfire and CCOR patches are no longer needed: CACO_AlternateNames.esp CACO_CoinReplacer_Patch.esp CACO_CoinReplacer_Patch.esp CACO_UniqueBooze_Patch.esp CACO_USKP_Patch.esp CACO_Wyrmstooth_Patch.esp Deactivate the following STEP mods: 83Willows 101BugsHD Butterfly Dragonfly Luna-Moth Torchbug Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD Clams drop pearls LOOT Rules: Complete Alchemy & Cooking Overhaul.esp AFTER Disparity.esp Complete Alchemy & Cooking Overhaul.esp AFTER Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim.esp
	CACO-Ordinatored	Optionals: CACO-Ordinatored - Merged. Special Instructions: Only install the optional. Merge this mod and all other CACO patches with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Follow instructions on the Merge Script page (under Tutorial > with Mod Organizer) Name the new file and mod CACO patches merged Disable the original mods Make sure the new merged plugin is enabled and sort with LOOT again LOOT Rule: CACO patches merged.esp AFTER Ordinator - Dragon Perks Respec.esp

4.1.2. Shouts, Powers, Races and Magic

Talents of the dovahkiin.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Disparity
	Imperious - Races of Skyrim	Optionals: Imperious - Disparity Compatibility Patch. Special Instructions:: LOOT Rule: Imperious - Races of Skyrim.esp AFTER RaceMenu.esp
	Dragon Soul Relinquishment
	Thunderchild	Optionals: Do not install the Wyrmstooth Compatibility Patch
	Apocalypse Spell Package	Optionals: Ordinator Compatibility Patch
	Forgotten Magic Redone
	Moonlight Tales - Werewolf and Werebear Essentials
	Better Vampires	Installer options: Only select BV - Dawnguard.

4.1.3. Alternate Start

A new beginning.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Alternate Start - Live Another Life	Merge BetterQuestObjectives-AlternateStartPatch.esp, BetterQuestObjectives-DBForevertomisc.esp, BetterQuestObjectives-NECPatch.esp and BetterQuestObjectives-PaarDilemmaPatch.esp with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Follow instructions on the Merge Script page (under Tutorial > with Mod Organizer) Name the new file BetterQuestObjectives-MergedPatch Don't create new mod! Move the new plugin from the Overwrite folder to the original Even Better Quest Objectives mod (other files in the Overwrite folder can be deleted) Move the original plugins to Optional ESPs Make sure the new merged plugin is enabled and sort with LOOT again

4.2. Survival

Mods that make exploration of the environment of Skyrim more challenging both outside and in.

from Pack:Survival

4.A. Deleveled Scarcer Loot

Mods that make loot scarcer and deleveled.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Morrowloot 4E Edition	Install main file and Lore Weapon Expansion Patch. Download the mesh fix from the original morrowloot. Install into Morrowloot 4E Edition, untick Morrowloot.esp. Bash Tagging Required: Morrowloot.esp (Delev, Relev) LOOT Rules (patches installed later): Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp after Morrowloot.esp, Morrowloot.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
	Scarcity - Less Loot Mod	Only install: Scarcity - Less loot mod.esp Scarcity - 8x Loot Rarity.esp Scarcity - 6x Merchant Item Rarity.esp.
	Professions	Install only kuP merged with MCM 0p801 optional file. Replace the ini file in the original with this. Turn everything off in the MCM menu except the "actions take time" stuff. This will remove all functionality of this mod except for making actions take time.
	You Hunger	Install You Hunger Realism Complete Edition. Bash Tagging Required: You Hunger.esp (Delev)
	Perseids Inns and Taverns - Realistic Room Rental Enhanced	Install RealisticRoomRental-Enhanced. Do not install any patches.

Clean with TES5Edit:

• Clean Scarcity - Less Loot Mod.esp (1 ITM)

Bash Tagging:

• Morrowloot.esp (Delev, Relev)
• You Hunger.esp (Delev)

4.B. Deleveled Skyrim

Mods that make Skyrim deleveled.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	E.R.S.O. – Erkeil’s Real Skyrim Overhaul ADVANCED	To be able to install with MO: "In MO/settings/plugins/fomod, set prefer to ‘false’ instead of true. It will run the external installer and so It works." Set this back after installing. Choose the following in the main installer: 8 - RUS-00 Main plus Dawnguard Dragonboard 08.1 - ERSO MIRAAK 08.2 - ERSO HARKON 09 - Vendor Trainer Quest-giver protected USKP
	E.R.S.O. Enhanced Mighty Dragons	Choose the following in the main installer: 03 - Slightly Mighty Dragons Unleveled (FOR DAWNGUARD DLC......) 03.5 New Dragon Loots (SUGGESTED) 04 - Mighty Odahviing 04.2 Mighty Durnehviir 05 - Dovah Holy Book 07 - Mighty Dragon Priests (SUGGESTED)
	E.R.S.O. Merged Plugin	Merge these plugins with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Select all > Apply Script > Merge Plugins Use default settings but uncheck Renumber FormIDs Create new file and name it ERSO MERGED Plugin Create new mod from Overwrite folder (move the backups first) Disable Enhanced Mighty Dragons, but leave ERSO Advanced enabled for now

4.C. Immersion

Mods that make Skyrim more immersive.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	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 Bash Tagging Required: ERSO 18 - LAWE Hardcore.esp (Name, Stats), ERSO 29 - DPMO.esp (Name, Stats)
	Skyrim Immersive Creatures	Options: Both Mod Files.
	iNeed - Food Water and Sleep
	Better Fast Travel - Carriages and Ships - Overhauled	Install Better Fast Travel v3.76 - BSA - Hearthfires.
	Realistic Humanoid Movement Speed	Install only Realistic Humanoid Movement Speed 1_03 With Horse speed modifiers optional file.
	Smarter Combat Music

Bash Tagging:

• ERSO 18 - LAWE Hardcore.esp (Name, Stats)
• ERSO 29 - DPMO.esp (Name, Stats)

4.D. Equipment

Mods that add equipment to Skyrim.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Bandolier - Bags and pouches	Replace the main plugin with the replacement under OPTIONAL FILES\Lower Weight 10,25,35,50.
	Bandolier - Dawnguard
	Winter is Coming	Options: Main Plugin Main Cloaks Patch Delete all plugins. Plugins are installed with CCOR later instead.
	Cloaks of Skyrim	Also install/merge Cloaks of Skyrim 1-2 Dawnguard. Delete cloaks.esp. That plugin is installed with CCOR later instead.
	Immersive Weapons	Delete Immersive weapons.esp
	Lore Weapon Expansion	Install all main files and the optional Standard Resolution Textures. Delete Lore Weapon Expansion.esp
	Immersive Weapons - Morrowloot Support Patch	Install: Immersive Weapon - Morrowloot Support
	Immersive Armors	Delete Hothtrooper44_Armor_Ecksstra.esp. Turn off all item distribution in the in-game MCM menu
	JaySuS Swords - Sharlikrans Compatibility Patches	Install JaySuS_Swords_V14. Delete all plugins. Turn off item distribution for Jaysus swords in Complete crafting overhaul remades MCM menu
	Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade	Detailed instructions available. Also install patches for: WAF True Weapons Skyrim Immersive Creatures Also install into the respective mods 1nivWICCloaks.esp from Winter Is Coming - CCO Supported Version and Cloaks.esp from Cloaks of Skyrim - CCO Supported Version. Bash Tagging Required: Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp (Names, Stats) [make sure Relev, Delev is unselected]
	Cloaks of Skyrim Merged Patch	Merge Cloaks.esp and Cloaks - Dawnguard.esp with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Select all > Apply Script > Merge Plugins Use default settings Create new file and name it Cloaks+DG Merged Move Cloaks+DG Merged.esp from Overwrite folder to the original Cloaks of Skyrim mod (also move the backups) Move Cloaks - Dawnguard.esp to Optional ESPs, but leave Cloaks.esp enabled for now

LOOT Rules:

• Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp after Morrowloot.esp

Bash Tagging:

• Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp (Names, Stats) [make sure Relev, Delev is unselected]

4.E. Skills, Powers and Magic

Mods that buff/debuff perks and balance the skill system.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	TheThirdRace Skill Overhaul	Select: DLC: Dawnguard+Dragonborn+Heartfires Skills: select all
	Smithing Perks Overhaul Remade	Select: DLC: Dawnguard+Dragonborn Perk Tree: Improved Vanilla Perk Tree
	Stealth Skills Rebalanced	Stealth Skills Rebalanced_COMPLETE_BASIC
	Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim	Install the No Scripts version.

4.F. Rebalancing

Mods that overhaul combat and rebalance enemies.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	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). [Duel v5/Deadly combat are both compatible alternatives but might break combat balance.] TES5Edit Cleaning Required: Duel - Combat Realism.esp
	Revenge of the Enemies
	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. Do not run SkyProccer yet.
	Better Stealth AI for Followers

Clean with TES5Edit:

• Clean Duel - Combat Realism.esp (7 ITM)

4.G. Patches

Mods that patch the MMO mod lineup.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	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: 01 Morrowloot - USKP patch.esp "03", "4" all "06" except 06 ERSO 09 protected USKP - USKP - CCOR - BOYD - Consistent older people Patch.esp "07", both "11" 12 ERSO 18 - CRF patch.esp all "15" except 15 TTR_Skill_Overhaul_Smithing - Improved Closefaced Helmet - WAF Patch.esp "17", "19"-"21", all "25"-"28" all "30" except 30 Revenge of the enemies - USKP - CCF - CRF patch.esp 34 Cloaks of Skyrim - CCF patch.esp "35", "38", "48"-"49", "59"-"60" 61 Immersive Weapons - USKP patch.esp "62"-"64", all "70"-"77" Merge the remaining plugins with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Select all > Apply Script > Merge Plugins Use default settings but uncheck Renumber FormIDs Create new file and name it Modular Morrowloot Overhaul MERGED patches Disable/delete original patches mod and create new mod from Overwrite folder (move backups first) Rename merged patch masters with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Modular Morrowloot Overhaul MERGED patches.esp > File Header Under Master Files, rename: ERSO 08.1 - ERSO MIRAAK.esp to ERSO MERGED Plugin.esp Cloaks.esp to Cloaks+DG Merged.esp Disable mods: ERSO Advanced Cloaks of Skyrim: move Cloaks.esp to Optional ESPs

LOOT Rules:

• Morrowloot.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
• Morrowloot.esp after Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp
• Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
• Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp after Guard Dialogue Overhaul.esp

Bash Tagging:

• Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp [remove Relev tag]

4.H. Overview

LOOT rules, TES5Edit cleaning, and Bash tagging.

LOOT Rules:

• Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp after Morrowloot.esp
• Morrowloot.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
• Morrowloot.esp after Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp
• Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
• Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp after Guard Dialogue Overhaul.esp

Clean with TES5Edit:

• Clean Scarcity - Less Loot Mod.esp (1 ITM)
• Clean Duel - Combat Realism.esp (7 ITM)

Bash Tagging:

• Morrowloot.esp (Delev, Relev)
• You Hunger.esp (Delev)
• ERSO 18 - LAWE Hardcore.esp (Name, Stats)
• ERSO 29 - DPMO.esp (Name, Stats)
• Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp (Names, Stats) [make sure Relev, Delev is unselected]
• Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp [remove Relev tag]

STEP 5

Additional Mod Installation

5.A. Fixes

Mods that fix bugs and tweak deficient aspects of Skyrim.

	Mod Name	Description	Instructions
	Typo Patch - Falskaar	v0.6 (guide: 1/9/14; mod: 22/4/2014)
	Falskaar World Map Clouds
	Better Falskaar and Wyrmstooth Map With Roads		Install main file only.
	SkyFalls and SkyMills - Falskaar and Wyrmstooth		Install SkyFalls and SkyMills Falskaar and SkyFalls and SkyMills Wyrmstooth optional files.
	Fires Hurt
	Mining Makes Noise		Install Mining Makes Noise_CCO Version optional file.
	No More Blocky Faces

5.B. Landscape & Environment

Mods that modify landscape, buildings, and environments of Skyrim.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Pure Waters	Install 0_Pure Waters 4-7 Legendary.
	Falskaar - Pure Waters Patch	Install Falskaar - Pure Waters Patch. Merge Purewaters.esp and Purewaters-Falskaar.esp with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Check both plugins for errors Select all > Apply Script > Merge Plugins Use default settings Create new file and name it PurewatersFalskaarMerged In MO, move PurewatersFalskaarMerged.esp from Overwrite folder to the Pure Waters mod (also move the backups) Move Purewaters.esp to Optional ESPs and disable/delete the original Falskaar - Pure Waters Patch
	Pure Weather	Install 1_Pure Weather Legendary- Realism.
	True Torches	Install True Torches.
	Red Mountain Erupts

5.C. World Additions

Mods that add new lands, locations, NPCs and quests.

Projects to watch:

• Beyond Skyrim - recreating all of Tamriel (no release).
• TESRenewal: Skywind and Skyblivion - porting Morrowind and Oblivion to the Skyrim engine (no release).

5.C.1. New Lands

Provinces

	Mod Name	Description	Instructions
	Cyrodiil:
	Nyhus and the Border of Cyrodiil — Talos Safe Haven — Beyond Skyrim -- A Quest	North-east Cyrodiil. v6.8 (guide: 3/9/14; mod: 3/9/14) — v1.3 (guide: 3/9/14; mod: 3/8/14) — v1.8.1 (guide: 10/9/14; mod: 28/11/13)	Disable borders in Skyrim.ini: [General] bBorderRegionsEnabled=0 Nyhus & Talos: Developed in tandem with Haafstad and the Border of High Rock
	Elsweyr:
	Moonpath to Elsweyr — Typo Patch - Moonpath to Elsweyr — Moonpath to Elsweyr - Realistic Room Rental Enhanced Patch	New quest which takes place in the forests of Elsweyr. v9.5 (guide: 28/8/14; mod: 25/11/12) — v1.1 (guide: 28/8/14; mod: 15/4/14) — v1.0 (guide: 1/9/14; mod: 1/9/14)	Install both main files.
	Hammerfell:
	Unofficial Redguard DLC	Island of Stros M'Kai. v1.0 (guide: 3/9/14; mod: 10/3/14)	WIP (not playable) - "this mod need a lot of work" (tcain99) There are problems with activation of the quest, haven't been able to actually test it yet, but it looks like there's an upcoming update.
	Shadows of Dragonstar	North Hammerfell region. v1.3 (guide: 2/9/14; mod: 10/8/13)	WIP (not playable) "Wait for the update it is coming shortly." (eviljesus6667, 9/8/14)
	High Rock:
	Haafstad and the Border of High Rock	North-east High Rock. v4.2 (guide: 3/9/14; mod: 27/7/14)	Disable borders in Skyrim.ini: [General] bBorderRegionsEnabled=0 Developed in tandem with Nyhus and the Border of Cyrodiil and Talos Safe Haven
	HighRock	High Rock province being built around Orsimer. v0.15 (guide: 28/8/14; mod: 8/8/14)	WIP (not playable) - "around ten percent done with the whole project which is only land wise" (14manj01)
	Morrowind:
	Shadow of Morrowind	Morrowind mainland. v0.6b (guide: 28/8/14; mod: 9/5/14)	WIP (not playable) - "in a very early state" (SoMteam)
	WIP Blacklight Still BETA	Blacklight, city in north-west Morrowind. v1 BETA (guide: 5/9/14; mod: 31/7/14)	WIP (not playable) - "This is still work in progress, and im adding new cells and new stuff each day" (Overkill55) "Its not [being developed] anymore" (Overkill55, 13/5/14)" - However, mod has been updated since then.
	Summerset Isle:
	Assault on Summerset Isle		Untested. WIP - "this is sort of a rough sketch, a skeleton, a work in progress. Not finished." (Surjamte)
	Black Marsh, Valenwood - no mod

LOOT Rules:

• ETaC - Complete.esp after moonpath_questdata.esp
• TreaclemanMoonpathPatch.esp after moonpath_questdata.esp

Clean with TES5Edit:

• Clean moonpath.esm (1 ITM)
• Clean moonpath_questdata.esp (1 ITM)

Continents

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Akavir:
	Lost Colony of Akavir	Untested. WIP - "BE WARNED: This is a BETA, be patient." (friedrice24)
	Akavir - BETA	Untested. WIP - "it´s still not finnished ... This mod is stopped" (scot) "I've taken up continuing this mod" (LukosCreyden)
	Atmora:
	Atmora The land of truth	Untested.
	Aldmeris, Cathnoquey, Esroniet, Pyandonea, Roscrea, Thras, Yneslea, Yokuda - no mod

5.C.2. New Locations & Settlements

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Tes Arena - Skyrim Frontier Fortress	Cities from TES I: Arena.
	Solstheim - The Lost Levels	Untested.

5.D. Sound

Mods that add or modify audio including music, sound effects, environment, and voice.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Oblivion and Morrowind Soundtrack	Note: you need to have the original Morrowind and Oblivion sound files yourself (see description).

5.E. Gameplay

Mods that improve game-play.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	AutoSave Manager
	Belua Sanguinare Revisited - Dynamic Vampires
	Tales of Lycanthropy - Werewolf Overhaul	Install 01 Tales of Lycanthropy Modular - Core v1_5.
	College of Winterhold Entry Requirements
	Enhanced Skyrim Factions - The Companions Guild	Install FULL VERSION.
	Crime Bounty Decay
	Dynamic Torches	Install Dynamic Torches 2.
	Extensible Follower Framework	Install Extensible Follower Framework v3-5-6.
	CS Tag and Track NPCs
	Multiple Custom Markers with Notes	Compatibility issues - Conflict with No GPS causes Notes not to work.
	Familiar Faces	Make sure JContainers is installed.
	Horse Branding	Delete HB BasicRidingAI.esp.
	moreHUD

5.F. Combat

Mods that improve combat.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	The Dance of Death - A Killmove Mod	Install Ultimate Edition.
	SM Drop Lit Torches
	Kill Every NPC - Including Children	Default installation. Replaces STEP's Non-Essential Children.
	Locational Damage
	Loot and Degradation
	Merciless Beginning - No Handouts
	NPCs Use Ammo - All Bows
	Ancient Spells 2 - Morrowind and Oblivion Spells
	Swift Potion Reborn

Clean with TES5Edit:

• Clean The Dance of Death - Ultimate Edition.esp (1 ITM)
• Clean Ancient Spells 2.esp (9 ITM)

5.G. Immersion

Mods that improve immersion.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Character Creation Overhaul	Install Character Creation Overhaul 1_3_2, then merge with Character Creation Overhaul 1_4_0 BETA. SKIP THE INCOMPLETE "OPTIONAL TRAITS MENU" in game.
	Enhanced Camera
	Hardcore Compass Mod	Install Version 3
	Map Markers Complete	Page 1: Atlas Legendary Page 2 LE: Choose None, tick nothing
	No GPS	Options: Select SkyUI + Vanilla map Add or edit these lines in your Skyrim.ini: [MapMenu] fMapWorldYawRange=0.5000 fMapWorldMaxPitch=20.0000 LOOT Rule: No GPS.esp after STEP Combined PluginHF.esp
	Think To Yourself Messages
	Dynamic Things
	Fishing In Skyrim
	Harvesting animation
	Harvest Overhaul	Options: Harvest Overhaul: Dragonborn and Dawnguard Harvest Overhaul Creatures: Dawnguard and Dragonborn. Merge HarvestOverhaul.esp and HarvestOverhaulCreatures.esp with TES5Edit: Sort plugins with LOOT Select all > Apply Script > Merge Plugins Use default settings Create new file and name it HarvestOverhaulMerged Move HarvestOverhaulMerged.esp from Overwrite folder to the original Harvest Overhaul mod (also move the backups) Move the merged plugins to Optional ESPs
	Hunterborn	Compatibility Patches: Enable only Dawnguard
	Hypothermia	Replaces MMO's Frostfall.
	Dynamic Fires
	Pets of Skyrim	Install Pets of Skyrim 031 main file. Delete folder: sound\fx\npc\001hscat\foot (conflict with Better Animal Footsteps).
	Immersive Patrols	Install only Immersive Patrols Aggressive.
	Bury The Dead
	Dovahkiin Relaxes Too
	Sleep AnyWhere	Main file only.
	Take Notes - Journal of the Dragonborn

LOOT Rules:

• No GPS.esp after STEP Combined PluginHF.esp

Clean with TES5Edit:

• Clean CCO - Permanent Birthsigns.esp (24 UDR)
• Clean Map Markers Complete.esp (136 ITM)
• Clean FishingInSkyrim.esp (4 ITM)

5.H. Performance

Mods that improve performance.

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Bethesda Performance Textures - Animals and Creatures	Install BPT_AC_ALL_1_2, BPT_Argonian and BPT_Khajiit.
	Bethesda Performance Textures - Armor - Clothes - Weapons	Install BPT_ALL_3_0, BPT - Steel Boot Fix and BPT_2K_ALL.

5.I. Alternate Start Mods

Mods that change how a new game begins. Activate only one, patching is needed when switching!

	Mod Name	Instructions
	Dimes Quickstart	Skip the intro sequence.
	Live Another Life	Choose a different life (no Dragonborn quests).
	Random Alternate Start	Random start location (with Dragonborn quests).
	Alternate Starting Factions	Untested.
	Hall of Beginnings	Compatibility issues - choices after death don't work, just reloads as normal.

5.J. Overview

LOOT rules, TES5Edit cleaning, and Bash tagging.

LOOT Rules:

• ETaC - Complete.esp after moonpath_questdata.esp
• TreaclemanMoonpathPatch.esp after moonpath_questdata.esp
• No GPS.esp after STEP Combined PluginHF.esp

Clean with TES5Edit:

• Clean moonpath.esm (1 ITM)
• Clean moonpath_questdata.esp (1 ITM)
• Clean The Dance of Death - Ultimate Edition.esp (1 ITM)
• Clean Ancient Spells 2.esp (9 ITM)
• Clean CCO - Permanent Birthsigns.esp (24 UDR)
• Clean Map Markers Complete.esp (136 ITM)
• Clean FishingInSkyrim.esp (4 ITM)

STEP 6

Patch & Launch

6.A. Full Overview

LOOT rules, TES5Edit cleaning, and Bash tagging.

LOOT Rules:

• STEP Combined PluginHF.esp change priority to 987000
• BetterDGEntrance.esp after STEP Merged Plugins.esp
• Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp after Morrowloot.esp
• Morrowloot.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
• Morrowloot.esp after Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp
• Weapons & Armor_TrueOrcish&DaedricWeapons.esp after Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
• Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp after Guard Dialogue Overhaul.esp
• ETaC - Complete.esp after moonpath_questdata.esp
• TreaclemanMoonpathPatch.esp after moonpath_questdata.esp
• No GPS.esp after STEP Combined PluginHF.esp

Clean with TES5Edit:

• Clean BirdsHFclean.esp (48 ITM)
• Clean Scarcity - Less Loot Mod.esp (1 ITM)
• Clean Duel - Combat Realism.esp (7 ITM)
• Clean NerniesCityandVillageExpansion.esp (205 ITM; 174 ITM reported by LOOT)
• Clean Immersive Orc Strongholds.esp (8 ITM; not reported by LOOT)
• Clean Aethernautics.esp (9 ITM, 2 UDR; not reported by LOOT)
• Clean moonpath.esm (1 ITM)
• Clean moonpath_questdata.esp (1 ITM)
• Clean The Dance of Death - Ultimate Edition.esp (1 ITM)
• Clean Ancient Spells 2.esp (9 ITM)
• Clean CCO - Permanent Birthsigns.esp (24 UDR)
• Clean Map Markers Complete.esp (136 ITM)
• Clean FishingInSkyrim.esp (4 ITM)

Bash Tagging:

• STEP Combined PluginHF.esp (Stats, Names, Delev) [do not use Relev]
• Morrowloot.esp (Delev, Relev)
• You Hunger.esp (Delev)
• ERSO 18 - LAWE Hardcore.esp (Name, Stats)
• ERSO 29 - DPMO.esp (Name, Stats)
• Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp (Names, Stats) [make sure Relev, Delev is unselected]
• Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp [remove Relev tag]

6.B. Patching

Create Bashed and SkyProc Patches, update FNIS.

Before continuing, first run LOOT and Sort Plugins. Make sure to apply all the LOOT Rules.

6.B.1. Bashed Patch

To create the Bashed Patch:

1. Launch Wrye Bash via Mod Organizer.
2. Bash Tagging: make sure to apply all Bash Tags.
3. Within the Mods Tab, right click on bashed patch, 0.esp, and select Rebuild Patch.
4. Tick the boxes next to Merge Patches, Import Names, Import Stats, Tweak Settings, and Leveled Lists.
5. Highlight Tweak Settings, and tick the box next to Crime: Alarm Distance and Timescale.
6. Right-click on Crime: Alarm Distance and select '1000' and set Timescale to '5'.
7. 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.

6.B.2. SkyProc Patchers

Run the patchers:

1. Run the Dual Sheath Redux Patcher
   • Ignore the warnings about BOSS (run without BOSS, click cancel when browsing for .exe)
2. Run the ASIS Patcher
   • Tick Automatic Spells, Automatic Perks, NPC Potions and NPC Enchant Fix
   • Set NPC Potions Number to 2, Chance to 5
3. After closing the ASIS Patcher, there will 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.
4. 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.

6.B.3. Update FNIS

1. Launch GenerateFNISforUsers via Mod Organizer (or from the mod's folder in windows explorer if not using MO).
2. In the Available Patches at the bottom of the window, check the box adjacent to "SKELETON Arm Fix".
3. Click the [Update FNIS Behavior] button and wait for a message to appear in the window stating "X animations for Y mods successfully included.".
4. Click [Exit].

After closing FNIS, there will be files in Overwrite (essentially a fake mod located at the bottom of the left pane if sorted by priority ascending) created by FNIS. Right-click Overwrite and select Create Mod, name it FNIS Output and click OK. This will create a new mod listing in the left pane for the FNIS generated files. You will then need to check it to enable it. Each subsequent time you update FNIS behavior, you must open Overwrite and drag the new files back to this mod.

6.C. Future Plugin Load List/Order Changes

NOTE: If using Familiar Faces, don't delete the vMYC folder in the Overwrite mod! (move it to your "Familiar Faces Output" mod)

Whenever you install or uninstall plugins or change the load order, follow these steps:

1. Run LOOT and Sort Plugins. Make sure to apply all the LOOT Rules.
2. Clean any ITM and UDR records indicated by LOOT.
3. Repeat from (1) until no more LOOT warnings are reported
4. Rebuild Bashed Patch. Make sure to apply all the Bash Tags.
5. Run Dual Sheath Redux Patcher (ignore BOSS warnings).
6. Run ASIS patcher (only tick Automatic Spells, Automatic Perks, NPC Potions [Number: 2, Chance: 5] and NPC Enchant Fix).
7. Sort SkyProc Patches masters with TES5Edit (if new ones were generated).
8. If you installed or uninstalled a FNIS based mod, run FNIS (I do it every time because it only takes a few seconds anyway).

6.D. Launching MIME: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 MIME 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.
  • Quick procedure:
    1. Load your saved game. Find out the current cellname by typing help <current location> 0.
    2. Teleport to the testing hall by typing coc qasmoke. Do not pick up or use anything.
    3. Type pcb and wait for 24 hours.
    4. Save the game by typing save <name> and exit by typing qqq.
    5. Load your save and type pcb again.
    6. Teleport back by typing coc <cellname>, and save the 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).
The Character Creation Overhaul could bug out (menus reappearing) due to all the mods being loaded. It still works fine despite the bugs though.

NOTES:
Avoid doing anything (except creating/naming your character) until all mods have been loaded. This includes choosing birthsign, class, etc.!
Remember to SKIP THE INCOMPLETE "OPTIONAL TRAITS MENU" in game!

STEP 7

Mod Configuration Menu

	Mod Name	Settings
	ASIS	Reduced indoor spawns
	Auto Unequip Ammo	Follower Addon: Ticked
	Autosave Manager	Save Events: Set AutoSave Events (leave Rest, Wait and Travel disabled, those can be set in the Gameplay Settings) Disable Manual Save Behaviour Save Conditions: configure as desired General Settings: Set No Activity Timer, Save Delay and Script Delay to maximum (60, 10, 5)
	Better Fast Travel	Enable No Weight Limit and disable Sit to Travel on Ships
	Complete Crafting	Mods: Optional Integrated Mods: Enable JaySus Swords
	Convenient Horses	Main: Bound Key Settings: Enable Consolidate Talk/Loot/Harvest, set keys Horses: Inventory Access Mode: LOCAL Auto Loot: Auto Lood Mode: DISABLED
	Crime Decay	Enable Avoid Entire Holds?
	CS Tag & Track	General Settings: Enable Dead NPC Notifications
	Dovahkiin Relaxes Too	Enable Tough Face, Disable Use Config Power
	Dynamic Things	Landscape Overhaul: Disable Play Cutscene When Felling a Tree Set Felling Tree Elapses to 30 MINUTES
	Harvest Overhaul	Enable HO: Creatures items
	Harvest Overhaul Creatures	Animal options: NEW MEATS AND RECIPES NEW ANIMAL LOOT Humanoid options: LURKERS AND SEEKERS HAVE HEARTS VAMPIRES HAVE BLOODS POTIONS Expanded recipes: NEW COOKING RECIPES SCROLLCRAFTING RECIPES ENABLED
	Hunterborn	First START HUNTERBORN (under Features). Tweaks: Default actions: Set all to PROMPT Presets: Knives at merchants: COMMON Realism: Enable Re-weight vanilla meat Disable Prevent use in combat Enable Require hunting knife Enable Claws work as hunting knife Tick Enable hunter's caches Monster Hunter: Tick Enable Monster Hunter and Corporeal dragons Compatibility: Tick everything except the last two.
	Immersive Armors	If using an alternate start mod: Extra Options: Enable Alternate Start.
	Immersive Creatures	General: Purist Difficulty Adjustments: Assign Global Difficulty: Expert Creature Spawn Difficulty: Hard All other tick boxes: Unticked
	Immersive HUD	Activation: untick Wielding ranged weapon and Wielding spell Options: untick Stealth indicator enabled and set Refresh Rate to 0.60S (if using a 60Hz monitor)
	iNeed	General: Enable Eat/Drink Animations Tick Cannibalism and Dangerous Diseases Tick Follower Needs and Horse Needs Food: Tick Food Spoilage and set to WORDS Eat Hotkey: "NP0" Drink Hotkey: "NP." Tick Death Notifications: Perspective: FIRST-PERSON Tick Current Needs Style: ALPLHA/COLOR-BASED
	Inns & Taverns	Tick Enhanced Mode and Follower Bed Ownership
	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. General: tick all General Settings and set Increase Value to 75%. Smash Locks: Activate Smash Locks: Ticked Allowed Weapons: Two + One Handed Unlock with Magic: Enable Unlock Spell: Ticked
	Loot and Degradation	General: Loot: Tick Less Leveled Loot Degradation: Text Notifications: UNTEMPERED Follower Degradation Rate: 4
	moreHUD	General: Activation Mode: HOTKEY ONLY Activation HotKey: "X" Disable HotKey Toggles Enable Show Book Skill
	Nausicaa's Tweaker	Come Together: Out of the way: More Quick & Wide
	Professions	Turn everything off except userUseTimeSinks and userShowMessages Set userHarvestedIngredientsMultiplier and userMinedOreMultiplier to default (1) This will remove all functionality of this mod except for making actions take time.
	SKY UI	Group/Ungroup: "G" Group I: "1", Group II: "2", etc.
	Swift Potion	Tick Combat Only Set Potion Hotkeys: Health Potion: "NP1" Magicka Potion: "NP2" Stamina Potion: "NP3"
	Take Notes!	Controls: Open Journal: set to "K" (iHud compass hotkey is also "X").
	The Dance Of Death	General: Killmove & Decapitation Chance: 15% Untick Last Enemy Restriction Forced Perspective: NO FORCED
	Trade and Barter	Do not click "start mod"

Credits

Source Guides & Credits

Source Guides

• STEP:Guide
• Pack:Explorers Guide
• Pack:Modular Morrowloot Overhaul

MIME Extra 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 STEP Wiki developers
• Everyone mentioned below

Feel free to copy, modify and distribute this guide as you wish, no need to credit me.

STEP Special Credits

The STEP administrators would sincerely like to thank (from the bottoms of our fuzzy little hearts):

• The authors of mods recommended in STEP
• The core STEP Community for feedback, suggestions and input
• The STEP beta testers ... for their good humor and rigorous analyses
• The Nexus community
• Bethesda Softworks for Skyrim (and TES in general)
• Tannin for continued development and support of Mod Organizer
• A very special thanks to STEP aficionados, EssArrBee, DoubleYou and TechAngel85 for their assistance with this release. EssArrBee is also our STEP Patch maintainer, so a big thanks to him for that. DoubleYou is also the lead maintainer of the MO Guide. TechAngel is a Release Coordinator and FOMOD extraordinaire.

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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