From the creator of Hell Unleashed for Diablo 2. Skyrim Untold Guide documentation, key files and patch hub. A true enhancement of Skryim SE in all facets with a focus on lore, immersion, new content, visuals, music, sound, challenge, balance, consistency, fixes and unhindered awesomeness.
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Credit and thanks to all the various mod authors and the skyrim modding community for helping to make this possible.
Thanks to Skiki for allowing me to include his Nemesis engine
Thanks to Sheson for allowing me to include the LODs outputs via xlodgen and DynDOLOD.
Thanks to Arthmoor for allowing me to post facegen for Alternate Start and Cutting Room Floor
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Changelogs
Version 1.21
Removed Tools of Kagrenac for now but will consider re-adding it later; the conflict patch is still there for users who still want it though.
Vanilla Hair Replacer was removed; this should never have been included in the guide in the first place; I was considering decided not to add it for now. Will consider it later
-Added 10. Face Gen Output
Version 1.2
*NEW STEP 6 added to Guide: (Auto ESL flagging load order xEdit script) "Now required for full guide load out!!"
-Updated mod cleaning list in Guide
-Updated most guide specific download files
-Updated instructions for Useless Patches, Skyrim Wayshrines (TOK patch added), Draugr Improved and Upgraded (new update), ELFX Fixes, and Enhanced Vanilla Trees
-Added Quaint Raven Rock Patch Collection, Dynamic Animation Replacer, EVG Conditional Idles, cookeh's conditional and random animations, Cotton by Mari, Dragon Priest Journals, Animated Armoury - Various Patches (Jaysus), Frostfall Seasons, Mountain Z Fight Patch (WIP), Tools of Kagrenac, Shadow of Meresis, Durzog SE, Jump Behavior Overhaul, Extended Encounters Fixed, Civil War Battlefields, Citizens of Tamriel, Skyrim Remastered - Azura and Blackreach Crystals, The Tale of Tsatampra Xiros, King of Worms I Queen of Dawn, Providence and Pestilence, Krovaxis, Waking Nightmare
Version 1.1beta
-Updated guide specific downloads (please check file section)
-Added Authentic Eyes, 360 Behavior + Visceral Combat and Movement Patch for 360, Enhanced Blood Textures Blood Fix Patch, Rally's Butterflies, Callous Dwarven Centurions, Hulking Horkers, Expressive Facial Morphs, Morning Fog (Thin) + Fog Fix Patch, RSC Children + RSC Patch Compendium, CleverCharff's Caves, Realistic Skin And Hair Shaders for Giants, and R.A.S.S. Rain Ash And Snow Shaders
-Updated to newest Enhanced Vanilla Trees and Realistic Water Two, Animated Armory, and Elder Songs with new FOMOD install instruction.
-Updated Misc Retexture Project instructions (new version/update)
-Removed Mild Eyes, XRayy HD Eye Normal Maps, Natural Eyes, and Double Sided Vertex Mouth Fix (Authentic Eyes and Expressive Facial Morphs succeeds these)
Version 1.0x
Added fomod installer patches from *Enhanced Blood for SkyBirds and *Landscape Fixes for Grass Mods for Provincial Courier (see guide document for mods with * for updated instruction)
Updated 8. Plugin Load Order
Version 1.0w
Added Rustic Amulets
Added Bellyache's SkyTest Animal textures
Replaced the Unique Border Gate - Point the Way Patch with the patch from Unique Border Gate Fixes (important!)
Version 1.0v
Fixed the link for Sigils of Skyrim
Version 1.0u
Added Rally's Lava
Added Elemental Staffs SE for Apocalypse
Replaced Nordic Murals with Rustic Reliefs
Version 1.0s
Updated instructions for new Elemental Staff version
Removed HD Road Signs Point the Way - Kynsgrove optional textures... as Kynsgrove mod isn't used in the guide anyway.
Version 1.0r
Removed Encounter Zones Redone download / install instructions since it is no longer available
Included the Encounter Zones Redone plugin in the patch compendium (open permissions)
Version 1.0q
Added formod instructions for the new JaySus Swords versions.
Version 1.0p
Added JK Skyrim - AI Overhaul patch instructions to guide
Replaced Designs of the Nords with the new Sigils of Skyrim
Fixed Mild Eyes link so it no longer links to Quaint Eyes
Added FOMOD instructions for High Poly Project Update.
Version 1.0o
Changed fomod install instructions for updated Burning Embers to include the newly fixed Campfire patch (no plugin)
Added the new fomod option for Discover Standing Stones for perk points to install the new Draagonborn DLC feature (perks for all maker stone discovery)
Version 1.0n
Added the Master Lights - JK Skyrim Patch
Added Elemental Staves Apocalypse Spells Version
Updated Plugin Load Order and Conflict Resolution Patch Compendium (thanks Zelda10)
Version 1.0m
Fixed an error for Supreme Vampire Lord download instructions (you need the non XP32 version)
Version 1.0l
Added Zulfardin - the Wretched Hive - Atmospheric Player Home just because
Version 1.0i
Fixed some errors and added Ustengrav - Revisited Added Draugr Overhaul WACCF patch
Version 1.0h
Added a few missing fomod installer option instructions (more werewolves, dragon priest, skeleton, sabercat)
Removed a few obsolete mods from the cleaning instructions
Added Actor Limit Fix and HD Meshes and Textures for Animal and Creature Drops mods to the guide. (no new plugins)
Version 1.0g
Fixed incorrect ENB helper version instructions
Version 1.0f
Added intended mods that were missing from the guide document "Obsidian Mountain Fog, Player Starting Spell, Acquisitive soul gems"
Moved finding Derkeethus below Even Better Quest Objectives to satisfy the patch requirements
Version 1.0
Initial public release
My personal guide (Skyrim Untold) akin to Dark Lexy's LOTD, but offering a contrasting, focused, nuanced, and stylized experience. It's a lighter weight and user friendly alternative with the goal of building on and enhancing Skyrim SE. I've been working on this for over a year. A true enhancement of Skryim in all aspects with a focus on enhanced lore, immersion, visuals, music, sound, challenge, balance, consistency, fixes and unhindered awesomeness.
I also supply the patches to resolve all conflicts, for a cohesive, compatible and stable experience. I have included a number of my own original mods that are currently available on nexus. This guide offers step by step instructions of all required downloads, installations, and settings... Overall it will be fairly easy and straight forward to setup, just time consuming with all the downloads, installations and steps. It is very important you follow these instructions and have patience. Thank you for your interest and support.
Please start by downloading the the main guide document in the file section and carefully follow the instructions step by step! Main Files: "0. Skyrim Untold Guide Documentation and Instructions" ... Don't download or install the other files yet.
Here is an overview of the mods used in the guide if you want an idea.