DynDOLOD is a set of simple tools based on xEdit/xLODGen to automatically create a Skyrim mod based on the load order which adds distant LOD for objects and trees to Skyrim. By combining DynDOLOD with xLODGen users can create drastically enhanced static object LOD + tree LOD and the new, optional dynamic distant object LOD in a few simple steps.
Requirements
This mod does not have any known dependencies other than the base game.
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Modification permissionYou are allowed to modify my files and release bug fixes or improve on the features so long as you credit me as the original creator
Conversion permissionYou can convert this file to work with other games as long as you credit me as the creator of the file
Asset use permissionYou are allowed to use the assets in this file without permission as long as you credit me
Asset use permission in mods/files that are being soldYou are not allowed to use assets from this file in any mods/files that are being sold, for money, on Steam Workshop or other platforms
Asset use permission in mods/files that earn donation pointsYou are allowed to earn Donation Points for your mods if they use my assets
Author notes
Everything in the DynDOLOD package is free to use, so if anything from DynDOLOD like scripts, meshes, textures, generated LOD, modified or not, is used in mods or as resources for mods it should be free as well.
If LOD generated by DynDOLOD is used in the game, you are required to make good looking videos or screenshots and upload them to the Internet. As long as access to the good looking videos and screenshots is available for free and public consumption, they can be monetized and content/media creators can be compensated for their work.
Generally, donations, patreon etc are fine. Commercial use is not.
Crediting DynDOLOD or Sheson is the right thing to do and appreciated.
File credits
xEdit Team in general Ehamloptiran and Zilav for TES5LODGen Bethesda for the game, models and textures NifTools S.T.E.P. DathByDestiny Ilkob Everyone who provided feedback and asked questions which equally resulted in improving DynDLOD
DynDOLOD includes LOD assets based on models and/or textures from:
DynDOLOD.exe - updated rules for better compatibility DynDOLOD Resources SE - Papyrus Scripts - fixed a rare occurrence of an undefined reference DynDOLOD DLL - Papyrus Scripts - fixed a rare occurrence of an undefined reference
Version 2.97
DynDOLOD.exe - update CRC32 list for vanilla tree full models for Skyrim Anniversary Edition 1.6.317
DynDOLOD.exe - update CRC32 list for vanilla tree full models for Skyrim Anniversary Edition 1.6.323
DynDOLOD.exe - create empty LST overwrite in case tree LOD can not be generated for a worldspace because of technical reasons
Version 2.96
DynDOLOD.exe - fixed not using last TNAM override record
DynDOLOD.exe - added rules for better compatibility
LODGen.exe - default threadsplit to number of physical cores
Version 2.95
TexGen.exe/DynDOLOD.exe - added Enderal SE Steam version support, start with -ENDERALSE command line argument
Version 2.94
DynDOLOD.exe - never ignore neverfades in child worlds for upgrading to static or dynamic LOD
DynDOLOD.exe - added rules for better compatibility
Version 2.93
DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a case of not adding all required masters for injected records
Version 2.92
DynDOLOD.exe - added rules for better compatibility
LODGen.exe - improved parsing of txt files
Texconv.exe - updated to latest version
Version 2.91
DynDOLOD.exe - by default do not generate a DynDOLOD.esm for Enderal SE
TexGen.exe/DynDOLOD.exe - fix a problem with sometimes not loading a BSA
DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated explanations information for Enderal
Version 2.90
TexGen.exe/DynDOLOD.exe - added Enderal SE support
DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated explanations information for Enderal
Version 2.89
DynDOLOD.exe - updated/added rules for better compatibility
LODGen.exe - do not fail if optional billboard txt file is not present
LODGen.exe - fixed sometimes not automatically setting passthru for glow shader
LODGen.exe - fixed sometimes not applying replacement textures
Version 2.88
DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a race condition processing NIF
DynDOLOD.exe - added INI settings DoubleSidedTextureMask and DoubleSidedMeshMask to force double sided flag for specific meshes or textures
DynDOLOD.exe - updated/added rules for better compatibility
LODGen.exe - DoubleSidedTextureMask= and DoubleSidedMeshMask= added
DynDOLOD Resources - updated meshes and texture for better compatibility
DynDOLOD Resources SE - updated meshes and texture for better compatibility
Version 2.87
DynDOLOD.exe - improved patch handling
DynDOLOD.exe - updated/added rules for better compatibility
LODGen.exe - ignore NIF if root node is of unexpected type
Version 2.86
DynDOLOD.exe - improved detection of LotD v5
DynDOLOD.exe - updated/added rules for better compatibility
LODGen.exe - improve HD LOD support for SSE
Version 2.85
DynDOLOD.exe - ignore meshes with uncommon root nodes for dynamic LOD
DynDOLOD.exe - improved child/parent world copy detection
DynDOLOD.exe - added/updated rules for better compatibility
trees.ultra\DynDOLOD-Trees.html - updated mod lists that support 3D tree LOD out of the box
DynDOLOD Resources - updated meshes and texture for better compatibility
DynDOLOD Resources SE - updated meshes and texture for better compatibility
Version 2.84
DynDOLOD.exe - added rules for better compatibility
DynDOLOD Resources SE - updated patch file for better compatibility
DynDOLOD 2.x will not work with game plugins version 1.71 or higher used by runtime version 1.6.1130 or higher. Use DynDOLOD 3 Alpha instead. This is a placeholder for easier downloading and update tracking.
Check the manual included in the DynDOLOD Standalone archive and FAQ first, then go to the Official DynDOLOD Forum to discuss and for help or feedback
The download archive includes detailed instructions. See Quickstart.html and read the manual docs\DynDOLOD_Manual_SSE.html and docs\DynDOLOD_Manual_TES5VR.html.
Add -sse command line parameter to start DynDOLOD/TexGen in Skyrim Special Edition game mode.
Add -tes5vr command line parameter to start DynDOLOD/TexGen in Skyrim VR game mode.
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