This guide is a comprehensive list of my performance tweaks and recommended modifications for Skyrim
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Highly inspired by the STEP (Skyrim Total Enhancement Project) made by TheCompiler:
Optimized all images in the guide (faster load time, smaller download)
Added many new mods
Version 1.31
Fixed old and "hidden" mods listed in guide (thanks Richard)
Version 1.11
I added a water settings INI tweak section
Online version only
Version 1.9
Added many new mods
Cleaned up HTML and added backgrounds
Version 1.8
Added many new mods
Version 1.7
Added many new mods
Version 1.6
Cleaned up old mods
Refreshed full list of mods
Added plenty of new mods :D
Version 1.5a
Added appendix of mods since version 1.5
Version 1.3
Added in a new tweak guide appendix detailing texture (DDS) optimization
Version 1.2
Added more mods
Version 1.1
Consolidated from old beta
Cleaned up images folder: deleted old images
Added many more mods
Version 1.09-Beta
Guide changed from PDF format to HTML
Added a few mods
Cleaned up and simplified the guide
Released as BETA 1 to get feedback
Created a local MySQL database to make releasing my guides much easier
Removed mods that are no longer on the Nexus
Added a few new mods
Fixed annoying CSS horizontal menus to display correctly
Improved my release MySQL database and PHP generator
Added many new mods
Added light green background colour to "mod name" column for clarity
Added new printer-friendly styles
Updated my development code to fix desync of data
Added a graphic for the "Multiple CPU Core" section
Fixed fonts in stylesheet
Changed guide buttons to look modern and like buttons
Reordered a tweak to flow better
Added new favicon
Added more mods
Added new tweak "Blood Settings"
Version 1.0.8
Reduced text size throughout document by 2 points
Added more to the appendix
Added a large number of new, great mods
Fixed some inconsistencies
Added "New Mod" flag to key
Version 1.0.7
Additions to further explain FOV and mouse acceleration in Appendix
Added note to multi-core appendix explaining iNumThreads value
Added more mods
Version 1.0.6
Minor fix to paragraph order and language
Added more mods
Added key and icons for "Large Download" and "Recently Added" mods
Version 1.0.5
Added more mods
Updated appendix with "INI Optimizations"
Minor updates to improve flow of the guide
Version 1.0.4
Added many more mods
Updated appendix
Minor fixes for layout
Version 1.0.3
Fixed borders
Added info to appendix
Fixed colouring of tables
Added more mods to the list (approx 12)
Version 1.0.2
Altered System Requirements section to account for space required for mods
Delisted "FXAA Post Process Injector" as from testing the FPS hit is too high
Added a number of must have mods
Minor fixes to descriptions
Added publish date to footer
[size=+2]About[/size]
This guide is split into 2 sections:
1) Modding - lists over 290 hand-picked modifications to make Skyrim the best it can be 2) Tweaks - lists useful tweaks to improve performance and customize Skyrim
It should be the first port of call of new users of the Skyrim Nexus as well as a great reference for experienced mod users.
All mods are handpicked and tested to have ONLY THE BEST MODS on the list.
Plenty of hours have been spent collating and researching for this guide so please endorse it if you love it. I've done the hard work for you :D
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I love to get get feedback about my guide and more the better. I've got a really great response from people loving the guide :D
Don't be shy and leave some feedback and your tips!
If you love my mod please endorse it above :D It makes me this happy:
[size=+2]Installation and Usage[/size]
Early versions of the guide were in PDF format however the guide is now available as activate mod in the Nexus Mod Manager.
[size=+2]Credit[/size]
This guide is thoroughly inspired by the great guide STEP
This file has been recently reactivated as a new refreshed and cleaned up version :D
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