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== Prerequisites == | == Prerequisites == | ||
* [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_Installation#tab=Skyrim Skyrim v1. | * [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_Installation#tab=Skyrim Skyrim v1.8 with fresh ini files] | ||
* [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_Installation#tab=DLC Official Hi-Res DLC] | * [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_Installation#tab=DLC Official Hi-Res DLC] | ||
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/211720/ Dawnguard DLC] | * [http://store.steampowered.com/app/211720/ Dawnguard DLC] | ||
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/220760/ Hearthfire DLC] | * [http://store.steampowered.com/app/220760/ Hearthfire DLC] | ||
* [http://skse.silverlock.org/ SKSE 1. | * [http://skse.silverlock.org/ SKSE 1.06.03] | ||
* (Recommended-Advanced Users Only)Optimize Vanilla Textures with DDSOpt v0.8.0Pre4. (Make sure you do NOT run DDSOpt on the .png files in the books folders and transfer those manually) | * (Recommended-Advanced Users Only)Optimize Vanilla Textures with DDSOpt v0.8.0Pre4. (Make sure you do NOT run DDSOpt on the .png files in the books folders and transfer those manually) | ||
* (Recommended-Advanced Users Only)Fix and Optimize the Official Hi-Res DLC with DDSOpt v0.8.0Pre4. ([http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=228&pid=12819#pid12819 Procedure]) | * (Recommended-Advanced Users Only)Fix and Optimize the Official Hi-Res DLC with DDSOpt v0.8.0Pre4. ([http://forum.step-project.com/showthread.php?tid=228&pid=12819#pid12819 Procedure]) |
Revision as of 20:08, November 1, 2012
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Important: This is my personal configuration based on the currently available STEP with Dawnguard and now Hearthfire. I am taking the time to share in case anyone is interested in reading. It is designed to work with my Personal Mods so you will want to take a peek!
Prerequisites[edit | edit source]
- Skyrim v1.8 with fresh ini files
- Official Hi-Res DLC
- Dawnguard DLC
- Hearthfire DLC
- SKSE 1.06.03
- (Recommended-Advanced Users Only)Optimize Vanilla Textures with DDSOpt v0.8.0Pre4. (Make sure you do NOT run DDSOpt on the .png files in the books folders and transfer those manually)
- (Recommended-Advanced Users Only)Fix and Optimize the Official Hi-Res DLC with DDSOpt v0.8.0Pre4. (Procedure)
Tools Used[edit | edit source]
- Mod Organizer v0.11.12 (Guide) - Downloads, Tracks, and Manages Mods.
- DDSOpt v0.8.0Pre4 (Settings) - Optimizes textures and extracts BSAs.
- TES5Edit v3.0.24 EXPERIMENTAL (Guide) - Cleans dirty edits from mod files.
Selected ENB[edit | edit source]
Project ENB v1.4Final[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use CoT Version. Cinematic Preset.
Also download Project MATSO ENB but only extract the contents of the SMAA folder to your skyrim directory. This is a special "UBER" SMAA preset defined by Kyo.
Edit ENBSeries.ini to change
ProxyLibrary=d3d9injFX.dll
into
ProxyLibrary=d3d9_smaa.dll
Make sure you do not have any AA set in your ini file or drivers.
Mod Installation (In Order)[edit | edit source]
I tend to install in category groups when possible rather than a set order with the following priority:
Base Mods -> Utilities -> World Meshes/Textures -> Effects -> Sound -> UI -> Actor Meshes/Textures -> Animations -> Equipment Meshes/Textures -> Gameplay Changes -> Content
Obviously, these categories are not always exclusive (textures included with meshes, etc). All mods are in LOOSE file format rather than BSA where available.
Base Mods[edit | edit source]
Unofficial Skyrim Patch v1.2.2b[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Unofficial Dawnguard Patch v1.1a[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Unofficial Hearthfire Patch v1.0a[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Project Reality - Climates of Tamriel v2.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Default options. Install Dawnguard Patch.
Texture Pack Combiner v1.71[edit | edit source]
Notes: This version combines the following mods into one, I use ALL optionals except Soul Gems Differ as I use my own configuration:
- (Required) Skyrim HD - 2K Textures by NebuLa
- (Required) Serious HD Retexture Skyrim by Z4G4
- (Required) Skyrim Realistic Overhaul by Starac
- (Optional) AOF Detailed Mountains by AnOldFriend
- (Optional) AOF Farmhouses by AnOldFriend
- (Optional) Better Dynamic Snow by OpticShooter and Brumbek
- (Optional) Better Rocks and Mountains by Four Leaf Clover
- (Optional) Detailed Chests by Clintmich
- (Optional) Enhanced Distant Terrain by OpticShooter
- (Optional) Enhanced Night Skyrim by CptJoker
- (Optional) HD Linens by rivybeast
- (Optional) HD Misc by Calav3ra
- (Optional) HD Ore And Ingots by BioProd
- (Optional) HD Sacks Retexture by Mazarin
- (Optional) High Quality LODs by Ethatron
- (Optional) High Quality Food and Ingredients by Iraito
- (Optional) HQ Milky Way Galaxy by Manesse
- (Optional) HQ Skyrim Map V2 by Grace Darkling and Paddyy
- (Optional) Hybrids HD Plants and Herbs Retexture by Gabriel "Mystikhybrid" Gullbergh
- (Optional) Intricate Spider Webs by isoku
- (Optional) Lush Grass by OpticShooter
- (Optional) Lush Trees by OpticShooter
- (Optional) Project Parallax Solitude, Whiterun, Windhelm by Osmodius (HD2K Version)
- (Optional) Project Parallax Solitude, Whiterun, Windhelm by Osmodius (SRO Version)
- (Optional) Project Parallax Markath by Osmodius
- (Optional) Realistic Instruments by InwardScreams
- (Optional) Realistic Smoke and Embers by Isoku
- (Optional) Re-Defined Dungeons WIP by Gizmo
- (Optional) Ruins Clutter Improvement HD by Raiserfx
- (Optional) Septim HD by Crypton
- (Optional) Skyrim Redesigned WIP by Dracomies
- (Optional) Skyrim Sunglare V4 by Laast
- (Optional) Static Mesh Improvement Mod (SMIM) by Brumbek
- (Optional) Tobes Highres Textures by Mr Bravo aka Tobe
- (Optional) TreesHD Skyrim Variation by Namotep
- (Optional) Whiterun Trellis Redesigned and HQ by Toby S
- (Optional) Visible Windows by Isoku
- (Optional) Skyrim Flora Overhaul by Vurt
- (Optional) Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack by Bellyache
- (Optional) Designs of the Nords by KEBW1144
- (Optional) Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD (with booze) by XRC
- (Optional) Silly Level of Detail - Potions and Poisons by Narmix
- (Optional) Snow and Rocks Textures HD (caves only) by Darevix
- (Optional) Super Realistic Ore Textures by Kman420
- (Optional) Ash Pile Retex by Valstein0
I also recommend to DDSOpt the entire package before use. Due to irregularly sized textures, exclude all soulgem textures from processing or you will have transparency issues.
Utilities[edit | edit source]
Nitpick v4.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Fus Ro D'oh v4.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
World Meshes / World Textures[edit | edit source]
Blacksmithforge Water Fix v0.6[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Dragon Glyphs HD v2.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Dragon Smooth" version. DDSOpt these before use to save VRAM.
Psychosteves Golden Gods Shrines v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Default" install options.
Thats Ice v1.20[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Default" install options.
WATER - Water And Terrain Enhancement Redux v1.5d[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Reduced Splash" optional.
Quality Snowflakes v2.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Alternative" version.
Better Bones v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Better Shadowmarks v0.5[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
HD Cinematic Fire v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Skyrim Distant Detail v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Hearthfire Edition".
Finer Dust v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
HD Baskets Retex v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Improved Torches Textures v2.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
HiRes Legible Road Signs v3.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Worn" version.
New Thinner Torch v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Not Really HD Display Case v0.9a[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Smudged Glass" version.
Not Really HD Keys v0.9a[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "with Normal Maps" version.
Pilgrims Delight - High Hrothgar Shrine Retextures v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Zul Do Dov" version.
Pond Fish Retexture v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Real Effect Candle v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Real" version.
Realistic Paper v0.21a[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Dark" version.
Sweet Mother - the Night Mother Improvement v2.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Vibrant Auroras v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
High Quality 3D Map v2.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Install both "Meshes" and "Normals".
A Quality World Map v8.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "High Res All Roads" install option.
Lockpicking Interface Retex v1.2[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "No Wings" version.
Effects[edit | edit source]
Animated Weapon Enchants v1.14[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Enchantment Effect Replacer v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Combined" version.
Burn Freeze Shock Effects v3.3[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Dawnguard" version.
Deadly Spell Impacts v1.6.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Default" install option.
Enhanced Blood Textures v2.5[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use Dawnguard + Skyrim Monster Mod patch (included in monster mod patch download).
Improved Weapon Impact Effects v1[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Realistic Ragdolls and Force v1.8[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Sounds[edit | edit source]
Activate Fail Noise Removal v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Ambient Seagulls v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Better Horse Pain Sounds v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Better Weapon Swing Sounds v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Do not have to use ESP if extracting to loose files.
FSS - Better Bards v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Improved Combat Sounds v2.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Roosters At Dawn v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Smooth Blade Draw and Sheathe SFX v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Sounds of Nature Redux - Water and Fire v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Waterbreathing Breathless Emerge v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
UI[edit | edit source]
BLESSINGS - Altar Descriptions v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Better Skill and Quest Book Names v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
The Cartographers Map Markers v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Categorized Favorites Menu v0.1.16[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Categorized Favorites Menu - Oni Edition v1.6[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Small Font" version.
Colored Map Markers Updated v1.5.2[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Dungeon Quest Awareness v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Lore Based Loading Screens v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Main Font Replacement v2.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Centaur" version.
No Menu and Loading Smoke v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Skill Interface Retexture v4.0.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Real (More) Stars" for starfield and galaxy. Use constellations option 2. Use perk lines option 4. Use "Enhanced Default" perk stars.
SkyUI v2.2[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use Small Font, Permanent Weight/Value Column, and Celtic Icons.
Smaller Cursor v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Main Menu Spinning Skyrim Emblem v1.01[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Average" version.
KenMOD - Time on Loading Screen v5[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Dark Brotherhood Forever Moved To Misc v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Actor Meshes / Textures[edit | edit source]
Better Beast Races v2.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Xenius Character Enhancement v1.13[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Coverkhajiits (Female) v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Male already part of "Better Males" from personal mods.
More Realistic Hair v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
AOF Believable Hair v1.3.2[edit | edit source]
Notes: Install "Sharp" version from the FOMOD installer.
The Eyes of Beauty v7.2[edit | edit source]
Notes: Install NPC, Player, and Dawnguard Vampire Eyes. Do NOT use the Babette.esp file as it is no longer required with my Race Compatibility Fixes.
Better Freckles v1.01[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Eyebrows Match Hair v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
High Quality Beards v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Light" version.
RANs Eye Reflection Extender v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
New Children v2[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Animations[edit | edit source]
Better Turn Animation - Only One Pose v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Make sure to grab the update file!
Bowlegged Jump Animation Fix v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Running with your Bow Replacer v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
NoMaaM Breathing Idles v0.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Female BBB and Male Breathing Idles" version.
No Spinning Death Animation v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use the optional dragon death animation as well.
Equipment Meshes / Textures[edit | edit source]
Linwe Armor First Person Fix[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Ancient Nord Armor 1st Person Fix[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows v3[edit | edit source]
Notes: Install also Dawnguard Arrows and Closer Crossbow Bolts(UNP).
Better Circlets HQ v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Yuril Rings HQ v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Gold Circle" version.
Elemental Staffs v1.10[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Lockpick Inventory Remodel v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Not Really HD Mask of Clavicus Vile v0.9a[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Corrected Wrecked" version.
Skyrim Weapon De-LARPification Project v1.0.5[edit | edit source]
Notes: Also get Dawnguard optional.
Gameplay Changes[edit | edit source]
Ars Metallica - Smithing Enhancement v1.1.2[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Auto Unequip Ammo v4.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Convenient Horses v4.4[edit | edit source]
Notes: Also use "Unique Frost" optional.
Death Cam Duration Options v1.11[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Drop Lit Torches v2.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Dynamic Fires v03[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Follower Trap Safety v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Do not have to use ESP if extracting to loose files.
Invincible Hawk Fix[edit | edit source]
Notes: Not hosted on the Nexus.
Less Annoying Barbas v1.1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Move it Damnit for NPC Companions and Followers v1.01[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Less Wait Time" version.
No NPC Greetings v1.1[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use "Slightly Reduced Distance" version.
Non-Essential Killable Children v9[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Realistic Crime Radius v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Smart Souls v7.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Wearable Lanterns v2.2a[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Wearable Lanterns - Lanterns For Guards v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Content Mods[edit | edit source]
AIMP - Antz in my Pantz v2.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Bring Out Your Dead v1.1.3[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Chimneys for Skyrim v1.2[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Clams Drop Pearls v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Gildergreen Regrown v1.2.2[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
Lanterns of Skyrim - All in One v1.3[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use CoT preset.
Moon Size Tweaks v3[edit | edit source]
Notes: Use 0.5x Masser/Secunda esps only.
More Salt Please v1.0[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
The Paarthurnax Dilemma v1.2.2[edit | edit source]
Notes: None.
STEP Mods Not Used (And Why)[edit | edit source]
Better Bedrolls[edit | edit source]
Notes: TPC texture is superior.
Better Quest Objectives[edit | edit source]
Notes: Too many conflicts and mod is no longer supported by the author.
Birds and Flocks[edit | edit source]
Notes: To avoid problems with SkyTEST.
Deja Vu - I Already Read It[edit | edit source]
Notes: It just didn't work for me.
HD Rabbits Plus[edit | edit source]
Notes: UDRs Detected, will use the original HD Bunnies Rabbits instead.
High Res DLC Optimized[edit | edit source]
Notes: I DDSOpt my own textures and use High Res DLC Fixed instead. (Thread)
Illuminated Tree LOD[edit | edit source]
Notes: I use AOF Tree LOD which is much higher quality.
Immersive Skyrim Thunder[edit | edit source]
Notes: Not compatible with Climates of Tamriel.
Improved Foot Wraps for Females[edit | edit source]
Notes: Completely overwritten by UNP Armors.
More Interactive Items - Grab Movable Statics[edit | edit source]
Notes: Newest version has some issues with floating water.
More Village Animals[edit | edit source]
Notes: UDRs Detected.
Projectile Soul Trap with Visible Impact Effect[edit | edit source]
Notes: Errors detected in TES5Edit.
Skyrim Coin Replacer[edit | edit source]
Notes: UDRs Detected.
Skyrim Performance Plus[edit | edit source]
Notes: I simply don't need it, already get solid 60fps.
Warmer Magic Lights[edit | edit source]
Notes: Errors found in TES5Edit.
Yngol Barrow Button Fix[edit | edit source]
Notes: UDRs Detected.
The Next Step[edit | edit source]
Your halfway there, congratulations! Now move on to my Personal Mods collection to finish your installation.