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Skyrim Modding Megathread

Q-BZ said:
You're going to have to backtrack your actions.

Even with THIS game engine...and yeah, I know this is a reach...there's no reason that sort of thing should "just happen" without some cause.

Think back to the last time you saw that game working right. What was different vs now?
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I updated Enhanced Blood from 1.5 to 1.6a.
I added Darkwater Crossing Expanded. - Disabled and loaded a save without it on and it did not fix the problem.
Updated 7K Better Whiterun - City Under Construction. - Disabled and made clean save, did not fix the problem.
Updated nvidia drivers.

I think that's it.

Edit: I redownloaded the house mod and that fixed the problem.
 
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Omegared99 - Armor Compilation
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=10277

LC-Become King of Riverhelm
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=16374

Have you guys found the USKP to be compatible with most mods?

http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1376749-wip-clockwork/
castle_mainhall01.jpg

castle_mainhall02.jpg
 
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More Dynamic Injuries
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=17987

Shark Infested Waters
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=18022

Birds of skyrim
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=17723

Almost silent small spiders
If you play with RWL or SkyTEST then you'd probably want this.
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=17899

SkyTEST - Realistic Animals and Predators
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=10175

DSpSoB - Dual Sheath plus Shields on Back
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=17746

Reapers The Dark Tower
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=17863
 
guys there are a million texture packs in this thread which seem to overlap? i just got a GTX 670 and am looking to up my textures. I have the following installed. is there anything else I need?

  • Better Dynamic Snow
  • RCRN - Real Colors Real Nights
  • Skyim Realistic Overhaul
  • Static Mesh Improvement Mod
  • HD Textures DLC Fix
  • DLC HD Textures

Thanks
 
BottomsUp said:
guys there are a million texture packs in this thread which seem to overlap? i just got a GTX 670 and am looking to up my textures. I have the following installed. is there anything else I need?

  • Better Dynamic Snow
  • RCRN - Real Colors Real Nights
  • Skyim Realistic Overhaul
  • Static Mesh Improvement Mod
  • HD Textures DLC Fix
  • DLC HD Textures

Thanks
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A good list. Some misc thoughts:
1. Install DLC HD Textures and then the fix before the others to create a HD base. You likely already know this.
2. Why no ENB? Your 670 can handle it well with many of the settings on. Bokeh, god rays, and real HDR are all lovely. :)
3. Install Vurt's Flora Overhaul: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=141, then Lush Trees: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3385, then Lush Grass or Glorious Grass: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3288 & http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=9185. I prefer Glorious as it doesn't change the grass size.
4. Install Hybrids HD Plants and Herbs Retexture for HD ingredient plants: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1546, I suggest installing this before installing Vurt's as Vurt covers a few ingredient plants in Overhaul and, IMO, his are better looking.

And some texture mods you may want to check out:
1. Detailed Chests Texture Replacers: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4457
2. Lockpick screen retexture: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4741
3. HD High Resolution Books: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1628
4. Ore (there are quite a few ore and ingot retexture mods out there): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3794 or http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=9912
5. Realistic Paper: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=937 or HQ Paper: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=5988
6. HQ Towns and Villages (this mod author has done some great texture work so check his other mods out): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3467
7. Dramatic Clouds: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4910
8. HR firewood-choppingblock-tree rings-stump: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4438
9. Intricate Spider Webs: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=2532
10. Realistic Instruments: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=8027
11. A Quality World Map - With Roads (wow, 11k endorsements): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4929
12. AOF Believable Hair -Female and Male (might be 'better' mods available): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4307
13. Riften HQ textures: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=705
14. Re-Defined Dungeons: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3147
15. HD Banners: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3067
16. Fixed Mannequins: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=14181
17. WATER (does more than retexture): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=13268
18. NPC skin mods I'm not all that familiar with. I know lots of people like Xenius' work: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=2356
19. Clothing mods (official HD pack handles it fairly well but misses some): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=5603 & http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=2674 (install Improved before 2X as 2X looks better, IMO)
20. More Bony Skeletons and HD skeleton clutter: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=11219
21. Hvergelmirs Shield Retexture: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=7045
22. Enhanced Night Skyrim (don't forget to grab a moon and maybe a lensflare retexture mod): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=85
23. Enhanced Blood (you should be able to just copy over the textures and meshes if you don't want the other additions): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=60
24. Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3621

Truthfully, I have forgotten much over the months so I may be missing some good graphics mods. I also do not know what Skyim Realistic Overhaul covers, such as towns and clutter.
 
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dj_2004 said:
A good list. Some misc thoughts:
1. Install DLC HD Textures and then the fix before the others to create a HD base. You likely already know this.
2. Why no ENB? Your 670 can handle it well with many of the settings on. Bokeh, god rays, and real HDR are all lovely. :)
3. Install Vurt's Flora Overhaul: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=141, then Lush Trees: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3385, then Lush Grass or Glorious Grass: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3288 & http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=9185. I prefer Glorious as it doesn't change the grass size.
4. Install Hybrids HD Plants and Herbs Retexture for HD ingredient plants: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1546, I suggest installing this before installing Vurt's as Vurt covers a few ingredient plants in Overhaul and, IMO, his are better looking.

And some texture mods you may want to check out:
1. Detailed Chests Texture Replacers: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4457
2. Lockpick screen retexture: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4741
3. HD High Resolution Books: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1628
4. Ore (there are quite a few ore and ingot retexture mods out there): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3794 or http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=9912
5. Realistic Paper: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=937 or HQ Paper: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=5988
6. HQ Towns and Villages (this mod author has done some great texture work so check his other mods out): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3467
7. Dramatic Clouds: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4910
8. HR firewood-choppingblock-tree rings-stump: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4438
9. Intricate Spider Webs: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=2532
10. Realistic Instruments: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=8027
11. A Quality World Map - With Roads (wow, 11k endorsements): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4929
12. AOF Believable Hair -Female and Male (might be 'better' mods available): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4307
13. Riften HQ textures: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=705
14. Re-Defined Dungeons: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3147
15. HD Banners: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3067
16. Fixed Mannequins: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=14181
17. WATER (does more than retexture): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=13268
18. NPC skin mods I'm not all that familiar with. I know lots of people like Xenius' work: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=2356
19. Clothing mods (official HD pack handles it fairly well but misses some): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=5603 & http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=2674 (install Improved before 2X as 2X looks better, IMO)
20. More Bony Skeletons and HD skeleton clutter: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=11219
21. Hvergelmirs Shield Retexture: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=7045
22. Enhanced Night Skyrim (don't forget to grab a moon and maybe a lensflare retexture mod): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=85
23. Enhanced Blood (you should be able to just copy over the textures and meshes if you don't want the other additions): http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=60
24. Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3621

Truthfully, I have forgotten much over the months so I may be missing some good graphics mods. I also do not know what Skyim Realistic Overhaul covers, such as towns and clutter.
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Dude, awesome. thanks. I have checked all of these out and like most of them. what a huge difference it makes.

My GTX 670 Vram is maxed out but no studdering. I think the HD foliage gave me a pretty large memory hit.

I tried ENB but it made my screen very grainy and blurry. i think it's a conflict with a texture pack. i might try it again later.
 
BottomsUp said:
Dude, awesome. thanks. I have checked all of these out and like most of them. what a huge difference it makes.

My GTX 670 Vram is maxed out but no studdering. I think the HD foliage gave me a pretty large memory hit.

I tried ENB but it made my screen very grainy and blurry. i think it's a conflict with a texture pack. i might try it again later.
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You may want to try SRO's low res version for some textures, such as landscape textures. I know that for the 2K Skyrim texture pack mod the low res version (1024x1024?) looks nearly identical to the high res version when it comes to landscape textures. Vurt's Flora mod does have a big difference between its low and regular res versions, especially with the pine needles.

A lot of ENB presets make the game look worse, IMO. I like Beautiful Skyrim - Unreal Cinema after a few small tweaks. :)
 
dj_2004 said:
You may want to try SRO's low res version for some textures, such as landscape textures. I know that for the 2K Skyrim texture pack mod the low res version (1024x1024?) looks nearly identical to the high res version when it comes to landscape textures. Vurt's Flora mod does have a big difference between its low and regular res versions, especially with the pine needles.

A lot of ENB presets make the game look worse, IMO. I like Beautiful Skyrim - Unreal Cinema after a few small tweaks. :)
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Yeah Beautiful SKyrim Unreal Cinema is the one I'm using. It's ok with bloom and DOF disabled, but very very dark at night.
 
nice lists DJ. Next time i play this game, it's going to take so much work :embarrassed:

Might i also recommend Sounds of Skyrim to get better ambient sounds.

Also, i didn't see in your list that mod which added grain to the very distant terrain to make it less bland looking, help it tie in with everything else (maybe it's no longer necessary?)

What's that one called? edit: maybe this replaced it? http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1598
 
Yeah, I think that is the one.

And a helpful tip of the day: it is a good idea to turn on Papyrus logging to check to see if any mods are causing stress/bloating for the game. For instance, yesterday I turned logging on and played for 25 minutes and Burn Freeze Shock Effects created around 117,000 lines in the log. Perhaps it is something on my end but I do not know what would be doing it. I messaged the mod author about it so I'll provide an update when he replies.

Looks like I'll be making yet another character. Yipee!
 
dj_2004 said:
Yeah, I think that is the one.

And a helpful tip of the day: it is a good idea to turn on Papyrus logging to check to see if any mods are causing stress/bloating for the game. For instance, yesterday I turned logging on and played for 25 minutes and Burn Freeze Shock Effects created around 117,000 lines in the log. Perhaps it is something on my end but I do not know what would be doing it. I messaged the mod author about it so I'll provide an update when he replies.

Looks like I'll be making yet another character. Yipee!
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Crazy. I always figured that those spell effect mods would be a burden so i never tried them.

Do you have to have the creation kit to turn on the logging?

Also, new characters are the best part of TES games!!
 
chockomonkey said:
Crazy. I always figured that those spell effect mods would be a burden so i never tried them.

Do you have to have the creation kit to turn on the logging?

Also, new characters are the best part of TES games!!
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No CK needed. Open up your Skyrim.ini and change:
[Papyrus]
bEnableLogging=0
bEnableTrace=0
bLoadDebugInformation=0

to:
[Papyrus]
bEnableLogging=1
bEnableTrace=1
bLoadDebugInformation=1

I hate the tutorial, redesigning my character, and having to level up to a decent level. Time to up my Uncapper values. And now I need to find my eggs again.
 
Bankie said:
The 'Live Another Life' mod is pretty neat: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=9557
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I used to use it but things would act up, namely missing interiors. He did use TESVSnip a little in the beginning so that may have done it. That, or another mod is conflicting weirdly.

Update on Burn Shock Freeze Effects:
Mod author was already aware of this problem and has fixed it. Expect an update to the mod soon that includes the fix. Hopefully this means I don't need a new character.

Update #2:
According to the author, the problem is not saved into the saved game file so pre-existing games are fine to use with the fix.
 
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Hey guys anyone here use ENB? I am playing with ENB "Beautiful Skyrim" preset and cant' believe anyone likes how it looks out of the box, but I don't really like my changes any better.

Here aer some screens.

The first is default "Beautiful Skyrim Settings". I don't like the DOF effect so I disabled it in the second pic.

You can see in the second pic everything is super bright so I disabled BLoom.

I think I like the third pick best but it is a bit dark. I've been turning up the ambient light to offset the darkness but in this 3rd picture it's all stock Beautiful Skyrim minus DOF and minus Bloom.

any times to get a good looking game without the DOF effect and super brightness?

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dofoffbloomssao.jpg


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Maybe realistic lighting or a similar mod would work better for you. You can pair it with ENB effects, such as god rays, too.

Oh, and another texture mod that I forgot to list earlier for you:
83Willows 101BugsHD Butterfly Dragonfly Luna-Moth Torchbug
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/4955
 
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BottomsUp said:
Hey guys anyone here use ENB? I am playing with ENB "Beautiful Skyrim" preset and cant' believe anyone likes how it looks out of the box, but I don't really like my changes any better.

Here aer some screens.

The first is default "Beautiful Skyrim Settings". I don't like the DOF effect so I disabled it in the second pic.

You can see in the second pic everything is super bright so I disabled BLoom.

I think I like the third pick best but it is a bit dark. I've been turning up the ambient light to offset the darkness but in this 3rd picture it's all stock Beautiful Skyrim minus DOF and minus Bloom.

any times to get a good looking game without the DOF effect and super brightness?

dofbloomssao.jpg


dofoffbloomssao.jpg


dofoffbloomoffssao.jpg
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If you find the below appealing I have the following installed

- Fimbulvinter ENB (DoF and bloom enabled) + Realistic Lighting w/ Customization (default settings)

A few other things that make everything look better in general

- Official HD pack
- Lush Trees and grass
- Solitude Parallax
- City Forest
- Enhanced Distant Terrain
- Dramatic Clouds
- Forcing AO through NVCP

I too originally did not like ENB but the one someone pointed out a preset to me (a few pages ago here) that is pretty close to the vanilla Skyrim look. Before that, I had a lot of trouble finding something that wasn't overly bright, but I did think the DoF is very well done in Skyrim. It was pretty bad in Oblivion from what I remember.

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Parmenides said:
Looks like the maker's of Nehrim have been busy:

http://enderal.de/?lang=en#



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Total conversion in the works for those of you who didn't play Nehrim for Oblivion.
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Boy I've been wondering about these kinds of mods considering the complicated bugfest Skyrim and its Creation Kit have been.

Sometime in 2013 I take it for this?

ENB does great work but it's a performance hog for me. I use FXAA Injector mostly with a little bit of Realistic Lighting.
 
Q-BZ said:
Boy I've been wondering about these kinds of mods considering the complicated bugfest Skyrim and its Creation Kit have been.

Sometime in 2013 I take it for this?

ENB does great work but it's a performance hog for me. I use FXAA Injector mostly with a little bit of Realistic Lighting.
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Depends on the size of it but I think it will take longer than 2013.
 
Parmenides said:
Looks like the maker's of Nehrim have been busy:

http://enderal.de/?lang=en#



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Total conversion in the works for those of you who didn't play Nehrim for Oblivion.
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Fuck yes. I felt more part of the world in Nehrim than i ever have in skyrim or oblivion. Can't wait!!

OMG

Kampf.jpg


Looks like varied environments are in!! Looks so fuckin cool :)

You know as i think on it, that's one of the main things that made me get bored of skyrim--that everything looked the same. There was no place you went (save for inside that one gem), where it was like--holy shit where am and and what is this place?

Mystery is awesome.

Enderal.de said:
Enderal is not only the sequel to Nehrim, but also takes place in the very same universe, just a couple of years after the events of the Nehrim story line. It aims to continue the tradition of the intensive and complex storytelling introduced in Nehrim. This basically means: What we do here is fantasy for adults, it is dirty and immersive, and there are no fairies. Nehrim's storytelling had some flaws that we want to get rid of – there will be more player decisions and deeper characters. In addition, the skill system will differ a lot from the one in Skyrim. Enderal will feature the known XP based skill system from Nehrim, improved with certain aspects that will help players to specifiy their characters in a more detailed way, thus intensifying the connection between player and avatar. Long story short, Enderal will be a classic RPG with alternative storytelling features. Be excited!
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Neenja_Jenkins said:
How is this mod? I've really been looking for something to make combat better.
Skyrim really needs some good ole' Fallout injuries. Combat feels boring.
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I have no clue as I now have modphobia as my game crashes so damn much despite only using a few mods. Anyways, you might want to give Locational Damage a look too: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/12615

I would've liked FO's injuries, locational damage, and dismemberment. It is a shame Bethesda did not include them, but, instead, we got a pitiful amount of diseases and the ability to chop heads off. Skyrim is great but it really could've used a few more months to flesh out the game. Hopefully DG and future DLC help bulk it out.

geraltofrivia said:
Will Dawnguard break mods when it comes out?
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I imagine SKSE and ScriptDragon will need to be updated. Some other mods, like Uncapper, will probably need updating. Plus, if Bethesda changes vanilla stuff then that can cause problems with some existing mods until they are made compatible. For instance, when Bethesda patched the exp rate smithing gave, many mods that added weapons had to be adjusted so they didn't give the player ~50 levels in smithing per crafted weapon.
 
dj_2004 said:
I imagine SKSE and ScriptDragon will need to be updated. Some other mods, like Uncapper, will probably need updating. Plus, if Bethesda changes vanilla stuff then that can cause problems with some existing mods until they are made compatible. For instance, when Bethesda patched the exp rate smithing gave, many mods that added weapons had to be adjusted so they didn't give the player ~50 levels in smithing per crafted weapon.
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I'm itching for more skyrim, modded this time, and so am debating whether or not to wait for Dawnguard. Why is it being released on 360 first.. ugh
 
geraltofrivia said:
I'm itching for more skyrim, modded this time, and so am debating whether or not to wait for Dawnguard. Why is it being released on 360 first.. ugh
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You'll have to wait close to 2 months for the PC version (and there isn't even an actual release date for it) so I suggest playing Skyrim now. And if a mod is severely incompatible with DG and the mod author has disappeared, then you can usually just deactivate it and keep on playing without problems. Of course, if it uses scripts then those can prove troublesome since they get saved into the save game file.
 
Yeah, FO3 damage and crippling would have been awesome. Oh well, I'll give it a try, and keep looking while I'm at it.

I'm hoping that eventually we get everything that was shown in that developer video. So far we've gotten a few things, and Dawnguard will certainly add a few more.
 
Neenja_Jenkins said:
Yeah, FO3 damage and crippling would have been awesome. Oh well, I'll give it a try, and keep looking while I'm at it.

I'm hoping that eventually we get everything that was shown in that developer video. So far we've gotten a few things, and Dawnguard will certainly add a few more.
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Seasons would be incredible, though as i slow down the day cycle, i'd have to make it short year lol
 
Neenja_Jenkins said:
How is this mod? I've really been looking for something to make combat better.
Skyrim really needs some good ole' Fallout injuries. Combat feels boring.
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Maybe the guy that made Unnecessary Violence and Deadly Reflex will mod something like it into Skyrim
 
hi

anyone here familiar with ENB tweaking? Notice the loss of detail and banding in the sky with ENB on at night? Top pic

vs the standard config at the bottom. how do i eliminate that?

Thanks

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PM Unreal Warfare or Gionight as they are very knowledgeable about ENB settings.

Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/18799

Project Parallax - Roads and Bridges
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/18814

DarkDaedricAxe
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/18588

Amethyst Hollows Dreamworld
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/18575

Magic Duel
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/18763

I think I found the source of my crashing: ugrids set to 7. That or a few mods that I've removed though it seems unlikely those would have been causing it.
 
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