This page was last updated on 14 July 2018, 12:02PM
Changelogs
Version 8.1
Merged Patches guide has been replaced with Bashed Patches Guide
BOSS no longer suggested, LOOT is now the official load order untility
Descriptions added for Mod Managing Utilities
Honored supporters now exclusively found in sticky post, due to character constraints
Links to several mods added
Several typos fixed
Grammar corrections
General revision of the entire guide
Version 7.0
Made the guide standalone. The main download is now fully optional
Revised JPG guides to video format
Revised "power saving mode" section to video format
Revised ".ini issues" to video format
Added links after all videos to my youtube channel
Uploaded guides in video format to downloads section
Uploaded a .txt file for easy endorsing!
Version 6.5RC
The Guides included in the main download are NOT up to date yet!
Groundwork for 7.0 with .jpg guide revamp
Forum Tab used to create troubleshooting topics
Removal of "The Blacklist"
Additional sub-section 4D: Mods with Unsolved Issues
Additional sub-section 4E: Over Modding
Changes to merge patch guide (Not reflected in download yet)
New Thread "Removed Tweaks" discusses discontinued tweaks and utilities once found here
Revamp of recommended mods
Added Alternatives to broken mods
Got tired, went to sleep!
Version 6.0
Added Section 4G testing procedures for save stability
Added Deathneko11 as administrator
Version 5.5
This update was primarily to "trim the weeds" so to speak. Ccleaners Registry backups are insufficient, users of the program's registry options should refer to it's section for details. Registry optimization is no longer required in terms of this guide.
HPET now has removal only techniques due to safety concerns. Not that any issues have surfaced, or that any would. It's just not worth the risk for such a negligible performance boost. People who want to use the tweak can still find it elsewhere, it's just not suggested here anymore. Previous users don't need to worry about it, problems would likely have already occurred. If you are concerned, please see the HPET section for removal instructions. Again, this is not something to be concerned about; it's just preventative measures.
Version 5.1
Removed the INI tweaks section.
Revised the Modding Safety Section
Version 5.0
Completely overhauled guide sections
Removed Skyrim Configurator
Added Safe modding practices
Version 4.5
Edited whole page for size and color uniformity with like items {EG. Sections are large and green}
Grammar and punctuation improvements.
Various coding changes. Let me know if you see any bugs!
Fixed BOSS's link to redirect to their google page.
Added power saving features guide under CPU optimization.
Also it should be noted that the main guide, or the description page, is no longer available in the main download. This is due to the increasing number of links and coding. It's easier to maintain online. You will now have to follow the bulk of the guide from your browser, then download the JPG guides and my notes. All (TDF) or Text Document Friendly links are removed and hyperlinks are all that remain.
Version 4.0
This version is really more of a renovation. I'm trying to clean up the mod page; I've added hyperlinks to all referenced links here. Also anything with the prefix (TDF), it refers to the links text document friendly status to retain convenience for those who prefer reading the whole page in a text document form.
Significant Updates;
*Added a JPG guide on how to isolate and solve script related problems
*added a JPG guide on how to create merged patches through TES5EDIT
Version 3.1RC
This version is a preliminary version of 3.5. There are no significant changes other than a few revised disclaimers, a few more precautionary statements and a new program called "timer resolution". The next version will feature a guide on how to patch your mods using TES5EDIT. It will also contain updated instruction and um, "more betterer grammar." lol. The next Significant update will be 4.0 and I haven't even started on preparations yet.
Version 3.0
Added sections and table of contents for easy navigation
Revised main page
Added CPU core unpark guide (VERY USEFUL)
Added CPU HPET timer tweak guide (HIGHLY USEFUL)
Added BOSS+TES5EDIT JPG Guide (Use of these utilities required for support)
Updated main page info
Moved mod credits to central location
Version 2.1
Service safely set to manual now in guide to cut down on 3rd party site visits
Various typos fixed
Various Grammar Improvements
Version 2.0
Removed mod list and most sarcastic comments
Added JPG Guide and direct link to cleanmem
Substantially updated 3rd party sortware descriptions