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Version 1.17.10
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Updated section 3 and some image text descriptions with modified version/downgrade information since downgrading is no longer possible
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Updated section 3.1.1 to also include _ResourcePack.bsa and _ResourcePack.esl for consistency with other guides, even though downgrade is no longer possible, since updated versions of USSEP and LOTD now require this (thanks @davemcknz, @Schinkennudel, and @ddsonic28 for bringing this to my attention)
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Version 1.17.9
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Updated section 2.2.1 to also include _ResourcePack.bsa and _ResourcePack.esl since updated versions of USSEP and LOTD now require this (thanks @davemcknz, @Schinkennudel, and @ddsonic28 for bringing this to my attention)
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Version 1.17.8
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Updated section 3 with modified version/downgrade recommendations and wording (again) as of recent mod updates
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Updated section 3.1 to also include _ResourcePack.bsa and _ResourcePack.esl since updated versions of USSEP and LOTD now require this (thanks @davemcknz, @Schinkennudel, and @ddsonic28 for bringing this to my attention)
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Version 1.17.7
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Fixed manifest ID for download for users using updated masters from Skyrim SE (thanks @RBxDash for spotting this!)
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Version 1.17.6
- How to Generate Grass Cache Files - Updated steps to enable grass cache ‘mods’ after generating (rather than leaving them disabled). This was a holdover from my Seasonal grass cache guide and I had forgotten to update it (thanks @aldfrid for noticing)
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Version 1.17.5
- Downloading Anniversary Upgrade and In-Game Store Content Files on a Downgraded Version of Skyrim (Steam) - Fixed section 2.3 reference to 'Skyrim - Interface.bsa' inside of depot_489831 (was supposed to be inside depot_489832) (thanks @Celevan for noticing)
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Version 1.17.4
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Updated section 3 with modified version/downgrade recommendations and wording as of recent mod updates
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Version 1.17.3
- How to Generate Grass Cache Files (with Seasons) - Added spoiler tags for optional sections
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Version 1.17.2
- How to Generate Grass Cache Files - Added spoiler tags for optional sections
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Version 1.17.1
- Root Builder - Managing Multiple Skyrim Game Versions - Removed use-case for No Grass in Objects / Grass precache generation since the mod has been updated for use with all versions of Skyrim
- Root Builder - Managing Multiple Skyrim Game Versions - Removed use-case for using latest version to download Creation Club content and/or Anniversary Upgrade files as I have a more specific guide for that
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Version 1.17
- How to Generate Grass Cache Files (with Seasons) - Guide added
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Version 1.16
- How to Generate Grass Cache Files - Guide added
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Version 1.15.1
- Downloading Free Creation Club Content Files - Minor correction in Steam process
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Version 1.15
- Downloading Anniversary Upgrade and In-Game Store Content Files on a Downgraded Version of Skyrim (Steam) - Guide added
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Version 1.14
- Downloading Anniversary Upgrade Content Files (GOG) - Guide added
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Version 1.13.5
- Updating Skyrim Game Masters - Updated section 4.2 to point to my existing Managing Creation Club Content with your Mod Manager guide
- Updating Skyrim Game Masters - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
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Version 1.13.4
- Downloading Free Creation Club Content Files - Added steps for GOG users
- Downloading Free Creation Club Content Files - Updated section 3 to point to my existing Managing Creation Club Content with your Mod Manager guide
- Downloading Free Creation Club Content Files - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
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Version 1.13.3
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Fixed section 3.5.1.2 subtext which affected Nexus article only
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Version 1.13.2
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Fixed section 4.5.1.2 subtext which affected Nexus article only
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Version 1.13.1
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Fixed section 4.5.1.2 subtext which affected Nexus article only
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Version 1.13
- Managing Creation Club Content with Your Mod Manager - Guide added
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Version 1.12.1
- Fixing an Accidental Skyrim Update (Steam) - Added section 3.4 for Vortex users
- Fixing an Accidental Skyrim Update (Steam) - Added steps for Creation Club files
- Fixing an Accidental Skyrim Update (Steam) - Updated section for deleting existing game files to refer to my Skyrim stock game files list
- Fixing an Accidental Skyrim Update (Steam) - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
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Version 1.12
- Fixing an Accidental Skyrim Update (GOG) - Guide added
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Version 1.11
- Prevent Skyrim from Updating - Guide added
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Version 1.10.6
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Removed one of the options to obtain updated SSE game files as the option to download these from the Steam console will cover that option as well
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Added list of all options into each applicable section for soft copy version for easier navigation as there are no spoiler tags available for use
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Rewrote Creation Club content sections to be more streamlined and included additional content picker options
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Updated Vortex images
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
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Version 1.10.5
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Added list of all options into each applicable section for soft copy version for easier navigation as there are no spoiler tags available for use
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Rewrote Creation Club content sections to be more streamlined and included additional content picker options
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Updated Vortex images
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
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Version 1.10.4
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Added list of all options into each applicable section for soft copy version for easier navigation as there are no spoiler tags available for use
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Added additional option to Creation Club content section
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Fixed ‘Anniversary Edition Content Picker’ Nexus link (thanks @Escutsheon128)
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
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Version 1.10.3
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Rewrote Creation Club content sections to be more streamlined and included steps to utilize Curation Club MO2 plugin as one of the content picker options
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Updated Vortex images
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
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Version 1.10.2
- Root Builder - Managing Multiple Skyrim Game Versions - Added clarity on 'Creations' menu for GOG users
- Root Builder - Managing Multiple Skyrim Game Versions - Added section for restoring 'Creations' menu if it is inaccessible (for Steam users)
- Root Builder - Managing Multiple Skyrim Game Versions - Removed instructions on ensuring no more files were in the root Skyrim game folder (MO2 complains about the Skyrim instance upon doing this)
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Version 1.10.1
- Root Builder - Managing Multiple Skyrim Game Versions - Reorganized Final Considerations section
- Root Builder - Managing Multiple Skyrim Game Versions - Added sections 4.4 and 4.5 to further clarify end state of folder structure
- Root Builder - Managing Multiple Skyrim Game Versions - Modified all applicable steps to ignore the /Data/Video folder instead of moving it
- Root Builder - Managing Multiple Skyrim Game Versions - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
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Version 1.10
- Root Builder - Managing Multiple Skyrim Game Versions - Guide added
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Version 1.9.4
- Updating Skyrim Game Masters - Updated all sections referencing CC Survival Mode and Skyrim VR to provide more accurate compatibility information and better recommendations
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Version 1.9.3.2
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Fixed version number in .pdf footers
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Version 1.9.3.1
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Fixed version number in .pdf footers
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Version 1.9.3
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Updated all sections referencing CC Survival Mode to provide more accurate compatibility information and better recommendations
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Updated USSEP section to reflect CC Survival Mode compatibility updates
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Added (optional) section for removing Anniversary Upgrade source files
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
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Version 1.9.2
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Updated info surrounded SSE Engine Fixes since this mod has been updated to work with versions 1.6.1179 and above.
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Version 1.9.1
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Updated info surrounded SSE Engine Fixes since this mod has been updated to work with versions 1.6.1130 and above.
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Version 1.9
- Downloading Free Creation Club Content Files - Guide added
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Version 1.8
- Updating Skyrim Game Masters - Guide added
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Version 1.7.2
- Skyrim Compatibility and Troubleshooting Guide - Minor formatting changes
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Version 1.7.1
- Steam Manifest List for Skyrim - Added Creation Kit manifest information
- Steam Manifest List for Skyrim - Minor formatting changes
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Version 1.7
- Skyrim Game Files List - Guide added
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Version 1.6.10
- Root Builder - Installation and Usage - Minor formatting changes
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Version 1.6.9
- Steam Manifest List for Skyrim - Minor formatting changes
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Version 1.6.8
- Skyrim Compatibility and Troubleshooting Guide - Slightly increased default font size for article readability
- Skyrim Compatibility and Troubleshooting Guide - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
- Skyrim Compatibility and Troubleshooting Guide - Added Further reading section (including changelog)
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Version 1.6.7
- How to Clean Game Files - Added section 5.3.1 for Batch Plugin Cleaner instructions for MO2 users
- How to Clean Game Files - Slightly increased default font size for article readability
- How to Clean Game Files - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
- How to Clean Game Files - Added changelog
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Version 1.6.6
- Fixing an Accidental Skyrim Update - Slightly increased default font size for article readability
- Fixing an Accidental Skyrim Update - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
- Fixing an Accidental Skyrim Update - Added changelog
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Version 1.6.5
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Update section 3.6.1.1 since xEdit script was removed from Nexus / the USSEP team
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Slightly increased default font size for article readability
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Added changelog
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Version 1.6.4
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Revamped guide to better explain and support 1.6.1179+ versions by making downgrade optional, reorganizing sections to accommodate, and providing additional disclaimer information
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Slightly increased default font size for article readability
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Added changelog
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Version 1.6.3.1
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Updated section 1.2.2.4 to delete ALL files since downgrade which previously performed this step is now optional
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Version 1.6.3
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Revamped guide to better explain and support 1.6.1130+ versions by making downgrade optional, reorganizing sections to accommodate, and providing additional disclaimer information
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Slightly increased default font size for article readability
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Other minor corrections and formatting changes
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Added changelog
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Version 1.6.2
- Steam Manifest List for Skyrim - Fixed 1.6.1170 manifest IDs (thanks @BluePaperJet for notifying)
- Steam Manifest List for Skyrim - Increased default font size for article readability
- Steam Manifest List for Skyrim - Added changelog
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Version 1.6.1
- Root Builder - Installation and Usage - Added SKSE executable configuration
- Root Builder - Installation and Usage - Added Engine Fixes VR section
- Root Builder - Installation and Usage - Separated 'Popular plugins' section into subsections with spoiler tags
- Root Builder - Installation and Usage - Added descriptions to each plugin in section 3 for consistency
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Version 1.6
- Root Builder - Installation and Usage - Guide added
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Version 1.5
- Skyrim Initial Setup (GOG) - Guide added
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Version 1.4
- How to Clean Game Files - Guide added
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Version 1.3
- Fixing an Accidental Skyrim Update - Guide added
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Updated Steam Console section for clarity
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Updated Steam Console section for clarity
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Version 1.2
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Minor corrections and formatting changes
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Minor corrections and formatting changes
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Version 1.1
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Moved 'Master game files' section below 'Creation Club content' section due to not being able to download Anniversary Upgrade content files if the master game files were already moved.
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Version 1.0
- Skyrim Initial Setup (SSE/AE) - Guide added
- Skyrim Initial Setup (VR) - Guide added
- Steam Manifest List for Skyrim - Guide added
- Skyrim Compatibility and Troubleshooting Guide - Guide added
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