Skyrim Roleplay Enhancement Mod Guide for Special Edition
Changelog
Current Version: 1.2.0
Created and maintained by DrPharmDawg
Last Update: 7:34:24 3 May 2024 (GMT)
Guide Pages SkyRem Home: Information about the SkyRem Guide. First Steps: Start here to ensure proper installation, settings, and Tools are setup. How Tos: Reference guides for utilizing tools. Core Guide: This section focuses on Stability, Performance, Mechanics, and Content mods. Extended Guide: This section contains optional mods that build on the core of SkyRem. Visual Guide: This section focuses on Aesthetic mods. Final Steps: The final steps to complete, including in-game MCM Setup prior to starting your journey. Changelog: Check here for updates.
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CHANGELOGS[edit | edit source]
1.2.0 August 7, 2019[edit | edit source]
Core Guide >> Step 1: Base >> Part A: SKSE Plugins >> Added Experience Compatibility Patches Core Guide >> Step 1: Base >> Part A: SKSE Plugins >> Added Hook Share Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part B: Merged Fixes >> Added Cutting Room Floor - Lighting Overhaul Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part B: Merged Fixes >> Added Potion Tolerance Core Guide >> Step 3: Interface >> Part A: Interface >> Added Dear Diary Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part B: Merged Quests >> Added Moon and Star Fixes Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part B: Merged Quests >> Added Moon and Star - USSEP Dock Fix Core Guide >> Step 10: Animations >> Part A: Animations >> Added Pretty Combat Animations Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> Added Unofficial Material Fix (Embers HD) Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> Added Ultimate HD Fire Effects Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> Added Unofficial Material Fix (Ultimate HD Fire Effects) Core Guide >> Step 13: Combat and Magic >> Part C: Merged Combat and Magic >> Added Umgak's Vokrii Compatibility Patch Compendium Extended Guide >> Added Visuals Guide >> Added
First Steps >> Start Fresh >> Version update for Creation Kit Fixes to 2.2 First Steps >> Mod Organizer >> Version update for Mod Organizer to 2.2.1 First Steps >> LOD Tools >> Version update for DynDOLOD to 2.69 Core Guide >> Step 1: Base >> Part B: Core Game >> Version update for Alternate Start to 4.1.1 Core Guide >> Step 1: Base >> Part B: Core Game >> Version update for Cutting Room Floor to 3.1.5 Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part A: Fixes >> Version update for Nether's Follower Framework to 2.4.1 Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part A: Fixes >> Version update for Not So Fast - Main Quest to 1.6 Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part A: Fixes >> Version update for Not So Fast - Mage Guild to 1.4 Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part A: Fixes >> File update for T'Skyrim - True Skyrim (remove OBIS patch) Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part B: Merged Fixes >> Moved Lock Overhaul to be part of Merged Fixes Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part B: Merged Fixes >> Version update for Random Encounter Tweaks to 1.1 Core Guide >> Step 5: Gameplay >> Part A: Character Development >> Version update for Vokrii to 1.1.0 Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part A: Quests >> Version update for Tools of Kagrenac to 1.22 Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part B: Merged Quests >> Version update for The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal - Addons and Patches to 1.2 Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part A: Quests >> Moved Enhanced Factions: Companions out of Merge section Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part A: Weather >> Version update for Cathedral Weathers and Seasons to 1.41 Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part B: Terrain >> Version update for DynDOLOD Resources to 2.69 Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part B: Terrain >> Version update for Enhanced Vanilla Trees to 1.8.1 Core Guide >> Step 9: Locations >> Part A: Locations >> Version update for Darkwater Crossing to 2.0.6 Core Guide >> Step 9: Locations >> Part A: Locations >> Version update for Kynesgrove to 2.0.6 Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> Version update for Embers HD to 1.3993 Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> Version update for Obscure's College of Winterhold to 1.4.13 Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> Version update for Misc. College of Winterhold Tweaks to 1.4.1 Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> FOMOD update for YOT - Your Own Thoughts Core Guide >> Step 13: Combat and Magic >> Part A: Combat >> Version update for Know Your Enemy to 7.5.1 (UPDATE ZEDIT PATCHERS TOO) Core Guide >> Step 14: Creatures >> Part A: Creatures >> Version update for Skyrim Immersive Creatures - Official Patch and Patch Central Final Steps >> Patches >> zEdit Patch >> Removed Engarde directions
Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part B: Merged Fixes >> Removed Configurable Real Names Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part B: Merged Fixes >> Removed Old Orc Core Guide >> Step 3: Interface >> Part A: Interface >> Removed Better MessageBox Controls Core Guide >> Step 3: Interface >> Part A: Interface >> Removed SkyUI - Flashing Savegames Fix Core Guide >> Step 3: Interface >> Part A: Interface >> Removed Wider MCM Menu for SkyUI Core Guide >> Step 3: Interface >> Part A: Interface >> Removed Immersive Bookreading Core Guide >> Step 3: Interface >> Part A: Interface >> Removed Smaller Vanilla Cursors Core Guide >> Step 3: Interface >> Part A: Interface >> Removed Updated Categorized Favorites Core Guide >> Step 5: Gameplay >> Part A: Character Development >> Removed Classic Level Up Core Guide >> Step 7: Overhauls >> Part A: Overhauls >> Removed Snazzy Furniture and Clutter Overhaul Core Guide >> Step 11: Characters >> Part B: NPCs >> Removed OBIS Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> Removed Cinematic Fire Effects Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part B: Merged Immersion >> Removed Immersive Shouts Core Guide >> Step 13: Combat and Magic >> Part A: Combat >> Removed Combat Consequences Core Guide >> Step 13: Combat and Magic >> Part C: Merged Combat and Magic >> Removed Apocalypse Patch (Vokrii) Core Guide >> Step 13: Combat and Magic >> Part C: Merged Combat and Magic >> Removed Elemental Destruction Magic Patch (Vokrii) Core Guide >> Step 15: Equipment >> Part A: Equipment >> Removed T'Skyrim - True Weapons
To Do:
* Rework SkyRem Patch * Update MCM instructions in Final Steps
1.1.1 August 1, 2019[edit | edit source]
First Steps >> Cleaned Masters >> Added to instructions - Clean Dawnguard.esm twice, and added Manual cleaning steps Core Guide >> Step 3: Interface >> Part A: Interface >> SkyHUD: Update to Files - Removed Optional File and added Update File Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part A: Expanded Quests >> Dawnguard - Tweaks and Enhancements: Added CLEAN tag Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part B: New Quests >> Version update for Tools of Kagrenac Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part B: New Quests >> Undeath: Added CLEAN tag Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part B: Terrain >> Version update for Enhanced Vanilla Trees Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part C: Mountains & Water >> Realistic Water Two: Added CLEAN tag Core Guide >> Step 9: Locations >> Part A: Locations >> Version update for Dragon Bridge Core Guide >> Step 9: Locations >> Part A: Locations >> Version update for Ivarstead Core Guide >> Step 9: Locations >> Part A: Locations >> Version update for Karthwasten Core Guide >> Step 9: Locations >> Part A: Locations >> Version update for Rorikstead Core Guide >> Step 9: Locations >> Part A: Locations >> Skyrim Underground: Added CLEAN tag Core Guide >> Step 11: Characters >> Part A: Appearance >> KS Haridos: Update to Files - Removed Optional File (Overwritten by Immersive KS Hairdos Core Guide >> Step 11: Characters >> Part B: NPCs >> Moved Special Edition Followers to Part C: Followers Final Steps >> Patches >> Moved SkyRem Patch to before zEdit and Version update
1.1.0 July 26, 2019[edit | edit source]
First Steps >> Tools >> Added SSEEdit Script - Fix Oldrim Mods Waterflow Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part C: Merged Quests >> Added Moon and Star (MAS) Fixes Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part C: Merged Quests >> Added Moon and Star (MAS) - USSEP Dock Fix Core Guide >> Step 13: Combat and Magic >> Part A: Combat >> Added Wildcat Core Guide >> Step 13: Combat and Magic >> Part A: Combat >> Added Ultimate Combat Final Steps >> Added SORT section Final Steps >> Patches >> Added Waterflow Patch section
First Steps >> Start Fresh >> Moved Folder Structure from Tools section to Start Fresh section Core Guide >> Step 1: Base Game >> Part A >> Version update for Alternate Start - Live Another Life Core Guide >> Step 1: Base Game >> Part A >> Version update for Cutting Room Floor Core Guide >> Step 3: Interface >> Part A: Interface >> Added PORT tag to A Quality World Map Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part C: Merged Quests >> Version update and FOMOD update for The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal - Addons and Patches Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part B: Terrain >> Version update, FOMOD update, File(s) update, and removed PORT tag for Enhanced Vanilla Trees Core Guide >> Step 9: Locations >> Part A: Locations >> Version update for Darkwater Crossing Core Guide >> Step 9: Locations >> Part A: Locations >> Version update for Kynesgrove Core Guide >> Step 10: Animations >> Part A: Animations >> File(s) update for FNIS (Removed Creature module) Core Guide >> Step 11: Characters >> Part C: Followers >> Moved Special Edition Followers from Merged Characters to Part C: Followers Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> FOMOD update for YOT - Your Own Thoughts Core Guide >> Step 16: Patches >> Part A: Patches >> Version update for Falskaar - Addons and Patches Core Guide >> Step 16: Patches >> Part A: Patches >> FOMOD update for Immersive Weapons Patches Final Steps >> Patches >> FNIS Patch >> updated instructions to include Ultimate Combat option Final Steps >> Patches >> Smashed Patch >> update instructions to include creating and using new tag
Core Guide >> Step 11: Characters >> Part D: Merged Characters >> Removed Immersive World Encounters - OBIS Patch Core Guide >> Step 13: Combat and Magic >> Part A: Combat >> Removed Engarde Final Steps >> Removed Bashed Patch
1.03 July 21, 2019[edit | edit source]
First Steps >> Tools >> Added xSHADOWMANx's DLL Loader How To >> Added Find ESPs That Can Be Flagged as ESLs section Core Guide >> Step 1: Base >> Part A: SKSE Plugins >> Added ConsoleUtilSSE Core Guide >> Added CLEAN tag to mods that need to be ran through SSEEdit's Quick Auto Clean function Core Guide >> Step 10: Characters >> Part A: Appearance >> Added Males of Skyrim Core Guide >> Step 11: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> Added Honed Metal
First Steps >> Start Fresh >> Creation Kit >> Version update for SSE CreationKit Fixes First Steps >> LOD Tools >> Version update for DynDOLOD Core Guide >> Step 1: Base >> Part A: SKSE Plugins >> Version update for Powerofthree's Papyrus Extender for SSE Core Guide >> Step 1: Base >> Part B: Base Game >> Version update for Alternate Start - Live Another Life Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part A: Fixes >> Version update for Nether's Follower Framework Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part A: Fixes >> Version update for Point the Way Core Guide >> Step 2: Fixes >> Part A: Fixes >> Update files and installation instructions for T’Skyrim - True Skyrim Core Guide >> Step 5: Gameplay >> Part A: Character Development >> Version update for Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part A: Weather >> Version update for Cathedral Weathers and Seasons Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part B: Terrain >> Version update for DynDOLOD Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part B: Terrain >> Version update for Landscape Fixes for Grass Mods Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part D: Merged Environment >> Version update for Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes Core Guide >> Step 9: Locations >> Part A: Locations >> Version update for Storefront Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A: Immersion >> Version update for Misc. College of Winterhold Tweaks Core Guide >> Step 16: Patches >> Part B: Merge Patch 2 >> Update to Legacy of the Dragonborn - Patches install instructions
1.02 July 12, 2019[edit | edit source]
Guide Home >> Mod Tags >> Added New tag to easily identify newly added mods First Steps >> Tools >> Added BSArch Core Guide >> Step 2 >> Part A >> Added Armor and Clothing Extension (WACCF) - MCM Menu Fix
Guide Home >> Update to Mod Legend First Steps >> Start Fresh >> Version update for Creation Kit Fixes to 2.1 Core Guide >> Fixed multiple links Core Guide >> Added missing FOMOD Instructions Core Guide >> Updated Versions for multiple mods Core Guide >> Removed all About sections to make room for more mods Core Guide >> Step 5 >> Part A >> Added Install instruction for Campfire - Complete Camping Overhaul Core Guide >> Step 12 >> Part A >> Added Install instruction for Simply Knock
Core Guide >> Step 5 >> Part A >> Remove Research In Skyrim (and Patches) - Conflicts with LOTD books) Core Guide >> Step 10 >> Part A >> Remove TK Dodge - Repetitive with Engarde's Dodge mechanic
1.01 July 10, 2019[edit | edit source]
First Steps >> Creation Kit >> Link for CreationKit.exe version 1.5.3 Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part D >> Skyrim 3D Trees and Plants Fixes Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part D >> Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes Core Guide >> Step 16: Patches >> Part A >> WiZkiD-Compendium Patches
First Steps >> Links updated for Wrye Bash and Cathedral Asset Optimizer First Steps >> Moved zEdit installation after MO2 as part of the setup requires MO2 to be installed Core Guide >> Step 1: Base >> Part A >> Updated Remember Lockpick Angle link to point to new updated version Core Guide >> Step 3: Interface >> Part A >> Updated Widget Mod installation instructions Core Guide >> Step 6: Quests >> Part B >> Added ESL tag to Gray Cowl of Nocturnal for Alternative Start plugin Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part B >> Removed ESL tag for Skyrim 3D Landscapes Core Guide >> Step 8: Environment >> Part B >> Updated FOMOD instructions Core Guide >> Step 12: Immersion >> Part A >> Link updated for Hearthfire Extended Core Guide >> Multiple Steps >> Multiple Parts >> Removed FOMOD instructions regarding Wintersun and CACO Core Guide >> Remove Progress Checks for now until Guide is more stable.
