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Realistic FX adds a New Gen Graphic look to skyrim. My Preset is a combination with SweetFx, IMAGINATOR and Realistic Lightning. It comes also with zero performence lost. I have this created for all Users that can not run a enb mod. But i think i make a new preset for high and systems. a enb preset is my new project for the next time.
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Realistic FX adds a New Gen Graphic look to skyrim. My Preset is a combination with SweetFx, IMAGINATOR and Realistic Lightning. It comes also with zero performence lost. I have this created for all Users that can not run a enb mod. But i think i make a new preset for high and systems. a enb preset is my new project for the next time.

My Specs: 
Intel i7-4770 @ 3.40GHz
8gb Ram
Asus GeForce GT 640 4 gb 

You can see my Graphic card is low-end and old :) and i have on ultra setting with custom shadow setting 30 - 40 Fps Outdoor and 40 - 60 Fps Indoor

Setting for low and middle End Rigs with zero performence lost
Enb Setting for High-End Rigs with dof,ssao,sss and reflections[comming soon]
easy customizing with SweetFx
Custom Mod Collection + Guide and ini tweaks [in progress]

  • Re-Install
  • Tools & Guides [recommended]
  • Ini Tweaks [optional]
  • Cleaning [Required & important] 
  • Basic Mods [Required]
  • UI and Fixes [recommended]
  • Mod Combiner [recommended]
  • Texture Mods [optional]
  • Character [optional]
  • Equipment [optional]
  • Audio & Effects [optional]
  • Realistic Fx Install [ Required & Important]
  • Patches [ recommended ]
  • Comming Soon
  • Credits
  • All Contens in progress



A. Fresh Install Skyrim
Steam installation video guide get here by GamerPoets.
Skyrim installation video guide get here by GamerPoets
Create a vanilla backup from Skyrim use WinRar or 7zip and packed to zip
Create a new folder on your desktop and name it skyrim vanilla backup.
next step , copy al files from 
Steam\SteamApps\common\Skyrim
My Documents\My Games\Skyrim
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Skyrim
 to your backup folder. right click the folder and create a zip file.

B. Launcher Settings
Open the Skyrim Launcher,choose low,middle,high or ultra setting.
Set Antialiasing to zero, Realistic Fx use smaa or fxaa
Non Enb Users set Anistrop Filterint to 16 and enb users to zero

C.Install the Tool Utilities

I'm use Mod Organizer it is realy powerful
Loot,Wrye Bash and Tes5Edit needed for correct load Order and Bashed Patch,Merged Patches.



A.Mod Organizer
Download the version v1_2 stable
Guides for Mod Organizer get here by gopher tutorials and GamerPoets tutorials


B.LOOT-Load Order

Download the the latest stable version from the LOOT site
loot is needed for tes5edit (dirty plugins) and wrye bash for the bash tags and for a correct load order.
Guides for LOOT with Mod Organizer get here by gopher and  GamerPoets

C.Tes5Edit

Download the the latest stable version 
Tes5edit is needed for cleaning your mods and merged patches 
Guides for Tes5Edit with Mod Organizer get here by gopher and GamerPoets

D.Wrye Bash
Download the the latest stable version 
Wrye Bash is needed for bashed patches your mods 
Guides for Tes5Edit with Mod Organizer get here GamerPoets

E.Merge Plugins
Download the the latest version. tutorial video see here by the autor of this mod.





A.Skyrim Ini

Mod Organizer Users using the Editor or Notepad+ and open the files from
Mod Organizer\profiles\(your profile)\Skyrim.ini for edit the lines
[General]
sIntroSequence=  ///Disables the intro sequence for a faster startup
fFlickeringLightDistance=8192 ///Helps prevent lighting pop-in

[Display]
///Improves shadow changes as the sun moves through the sky
fSunShadowUpdateTime=0.25 ///Transition time of sun-shadow movement
fSunUpdateThreshold=1.5 ///Time between sun-shadow movement
iPresentInterval=1 ///This line needs to be manually added, as it is misplaced into SkyrimPrefs.ini by Skyrim! - REQUIRED by ENBoost or enb

[Grass]
iMaxGrassTypesPerTexure=7 ///increase grass diversity with a small cost to performance (yes, 'texure' and not 'texture'). Consider set to 3 if using not skyrim Flora Overhaul

[Combat]
///Shift the point of aim to the center of the aiming reticule for arrows and crossbows.
f1PArrowTiltUpAngle=0.7 
f3PArrowTiltUpAngle=0.7 
f1PBoltTiltUpAngle=0.7 
f3PBoltTiltUpAngle=0.7 ///this tweak is not present in the default INI and needs to be entered manually

[Interface]
fBookOpenTime=200.0 ///speeds up the book-opening animation
///move the HUD elements closer to the borders of the screen
fSafeZoneX=10
fSafeZoneY=10 
fSafeZoneXWide=10 
fSafeZoneYWide=10

[VATS] 
///Increase ranged killcam frequency (or disable killcams)
fVATSCastingAfterKillDelay=1.2000
uVATSRangedPercentSneak=100
uVATSRangedPercentGlobal=100
bVATSMultipleCombatants=1
bVATSForceRanged=1
bVATSDisable=1  ///enable(0) or disable (1) killcams
B. Skyrim Prefs Ini

Mod Organizer Users using the Editor or Notepad+ and open the files from
Mod Organizer\profiles\(your profile)\SkyrimPrefs.ini for edit the lines

[Display]
iMaxAnisotropy=16 /// enb users set it to 0
iMultiSample=0 ///Realistic fx used smaa or fxaa
bTreesReceiveShadows=1 /// Recommended for Realistic FX 
bDrawLandShadows=1 ///Recommended for Realistic Fx
bFloatPointRenderTarget=0 /// enb users set it to 1 needee for enbs
iPresentInterval=1 ///this line can deleted use in skyrim .ini

[Controls]
bMouseAcceleration=0


C. SKSE Ini

1.Create a new mod in Mod Organizer, name it SKSE Ini.
    Right click the mod and select Set data directory, click ok.
2.Open the mod and  Create a new folder name it SKSE
    Right click the mod and select Open in Explorer. Go to your Data/SKSE folder.
3.Create the SKSE.ini File or download and install it from my optional section.
[Display] 
iTintTextureResolution=2048 /// HighRes WarPaint

[General]
ClearInvalidRegistrations=1

[Memory]
DefaultHeapInitialAllocMB=768 /// or set 1024
ScrapHeapSizeMB=256  /// or set 512
D. Z-fighting - mountain flickering fix

you have flickering problems use this tweaks
only for ultra settings and the fix have middle fps lost when your pc can not handle that not used.
set this values to the skyrimPrefs.ini

[TerrainManager]
fTreeLoadDistance=75000.0000
fBlockMaximumDistance=300000.0000
fBlockLevel1Distance=1400000.0000
fBlockLevel0Distance=75000.0000
fSplitDistanceMult=4.000
bShowLODInEditor=0

[Main]
fSkyCellRefFadeDistance=500000.00000

add this line to your skyrim.ini

[Display]
fNearDistance=25.0000 /// or 15.0000


A.Cleaning Master Files
Go to Mod Organizer\Mods and right click create a new folder named
Tes5Edit BackUp's. Next Step create new folders for your master files,
like Update ESM Clean and Dawnguard ESM Clean etc.
Open Tes5Edit with Mod Organizer and clean your Masters. After Cleaning go to your
Steam\SteamApps\common\Skyrim\Data Folder and copy the cleaned Esm's to your Mod Organizer Folders. Go to your Vanilla Backups and copy the vanilla Esm's to your Data Folder. Open Mod Organizer and activate your Cleaned Masters.

Tutorial video for cleaning your Masters here by GamerPoets

B.Cleaning Dirt Plugins
When run LOOT and your see dirt plugins like the Skyrim Distance Overhaul
must be cleaned with Tes5Edit.
  • SKSE | Skyrim Script Extender
  • Update.esm (clean )
  • Unofficial Skyrim Patch
  • Dawnguard.esm (clean )
  • Unofficial Dawnguard Patch
  • Hearthfire.esm (clean)
  • Unofficial Hearthfire Patch
  • Dragonborn.esm (clean)
  • Unofficial Dragonborn Patch
  • Unofficial HirRes Patch


  • Stable uGridsToLoad
    SkyUi
    Double Cusor Fix
    Skyrim Project Optimization | use full and only the Data folder is needed. when your have problems with the esm, use the esp.
    Guard Dialogue Overhaul | do not clean with Tes5Edit it works correctly
    Weapon and Armor fixes | fomod instruction; custom ; true orcish and Deadra Weapons; faster Arrows [optional] ;  compatibily patches NONE .
    Immersive Hud
    Better Dialogue Controls
    ShowRaceMenu Precache Killer
    showRaceMenu Alternative
    RaceMenu
    NetImmerse Override
    No stretching fix | use the USKP compatible version
    Realistic Ragdolls and Force | I'm use the realistic Version


    Required Basic Textures
    Download and Install the Basic Textures with the Mod Organizer
    Skyrim 2K Textures | download Towns Full ,Landscape Lite , Misc Lite 
    Skyrim Realistic Overhaul | download all 3 files 
    Serius HD Textures | 2k or 1k for save more vram

     Skyrim Mod Combiner (SMC) - this tool is created by drigger and easy to use. Download the Main File - SMC 1-3-5-3 and install it ( not install with any Mod Manager this os a packed tool) , SMC Extra-Static Mesh Improvement (needed when your use SMIM. SMC Extra-Osmodius Windhelm Texture Pack ( needed when use OWTP) SMC Extra-Langleys Texture Workshop (needed for LTW) Download the extras from the optional section when your use this mods.start The smc.exe and rightclick Editor Mod. Create a new folder on your desktop name it combiner. for all mods your must created a folder and you can put the rar files in this. Rightclick the mod in SMC and choose the location like Combiner\2k Textures etc. I´m use the Lite Version of SMC 


    My List from the SMC Textures
    aMidianborn Caves and Mines
    aMidianborn Whiterun
    animated Clutter
    AOF Farmhouse
    Blacksmith water fix
    Book Covers of Skyrim
    Design of the Nords
    Dust
    Dwemer Metal retexture
    Edwarrs Spell Tome Books
    Embers HD
    enhanced Wetness and Puddles
    Fences of Skyrim
    HD Misc
    HD Noble Furniture
    Horizon of Dreams
    HQ Skyrim Map
    HQ Towns and Villages
    improved Weapon Effects
    Justins Solitude Retexture
    Langley´s Texture Workshop
    More Dwemered Textures
    Natural Intricate Spider Webs
    Noble Skyrim Mod 
    OIL
    Osmodius solitude Retexture
    Osmodius Windhelm Retexture
    quality Snow
    Real Ice All In One
    Real Roads
    Realistic Clouds
    Realistic Water 2 | download the Main File and optional the non enb ultra res in the optional section
    Realistic HD Food
    Realistic HD Misc
    Realistic Smoke and Embers
    Realistic Sun for Climates of Tamriel and Vanilla
    RE-Defined Dungeons
    Retex
    Riften HQ
    Ruins Clutter Improvement
    Rustic Potions
    skyrim improved Puddles
    Skyrim re-designed
    Skyrim Realistic Texture Overhaul Dragonborn
    Skyrim Realistic Texture Overhaul Dragons
    Skyrim Realistic Texture Overhaul Landscape
    Snow and Rocks HD
    Static Mesh Improvement Mod | download the Main File and your need the SMC Extra.
    STEAM
    The Beauty of Skyrim Caves and Mines
    The Beaurty of Skyrim Dungeons
    The Ruffled Feather Mod Collection
    Tobes-Hi-Res Textures | download the main file and SMIM compatibily patch from the optional section
    Ultimate HD Fire Effects
    Visibke Windows
    Vivid Landscapes All In One



    More Textures install with Mod Organizer
    HD Road textures by Pfuscher
    aMidianBorn Book of Silence | download and install Armors , Dragonborn , Weapon . UNIQUE Items after this download
    and install the Content Addon.  GlassVariants.esp  , Skyforge_Weapons.esp can deactivated the Content Addon handle it.
    Please read Description for other esp. what can be deactivated
    Finer Dust
    New Thinner Torch | Use the Ultimate HD Torch Version
    Ultimate HD Torch | Medium Version
    Realistic Aspen Trees | Fomod 1024 res. and vanilla LOD

    All these Mods have no performence issue. When you like LOD mods you can use this but you can see your fps Drop :D


        Required Mods

    Download my Mod and install it To complete the installation,open Realistic FX All files must be copied to Skyrim mainfolder where TESV.exe is located. You will find the files at "Steam\SteamApps\common\skyrim\Data\Realistic Fx" for NMM/Wrye-users or at "Mod Organizer\mods\Realistic FX" for Mod Organizer.you need only the textures Folder the other files must be copied to the Skyrim Main Folder where TESV.exe is located Please UNINSTALL all files before deactivating Realistic FX in your Mod Manager
    • Imaginator SETTING:"General" Contrast= -25 and Saturation= -25
    • "Presets" Nice Overall Enhancement= 0.3 
    • "Cinemagic" Sunlight= 5 and Sky= -7 Bloom= Low 1
    • "Tintor"  Orange = 1 and Blue 1

    COMPATIBILITY

    ENBOOST Download the main file b version of my mod  
    open the enblocal.ini file from ENBoost or enb with Notepad or Notepad++ or other editor and replace the line in[PROXY] section with them :
    [Proxy]
    EnableProxyLibrary=true
    InitProxyFunctions=true
    ProxyLibrary=sweetfx_d3d9.dll 

    COMING SOON
    • Realistic Fx enb preset with dof and schadows 
    • Custom Modding List
    • FOMOD All-in-One Installer with all options and easy way to install the mod
    • CLIMATES OF TAMRIEL COMPATIBILITY PRESET




    Credits
    Ini tweaks by gopher and S.T.E.P Guide thanks 
    by Lightcatcher for basic Sunglare Lightis Sunglare
    by Bethesda for ceate a nice game (Skyrim)
    Sweet FX by CeeJay.dk