Changelog
Time formatted in DD/MM/YY
06/05/24
Whole guide
- The guide has been discontinued.
26/11/23
Partially Safe Mid-game (Check Artificer's Posts)
Tweaks
- Added Enemy Friendly Fire.
Visuals
- Added SMIM - USSEP Patch.
Wabbajack
- Updated to reflect the changes above.
- Updated the following mods:
- Crash Logger SSE AE VR - PDB support (1.11.1)
- PO3 Tweaks DBF Configuration (Disabled the sound tweaks)
- Adamant - A Perk Overhaul (5.8.6)
- Adamant - Bard Perks Addon (1.0.2)
- Blade and Blunt - A Combat Overhaul (3.2.0)
- Apothecary - An Alchemy Overhaul (1.3.8)
- Thaumaturgy - An Enchanting Overhaul (1.4.4)
- Stormcrown - A Shout Overhaul (1.1.12)
- Gourmet - A Cooking Overhaul (1.1.6)
- Gourmet - Fishing Patch (1.0.3)
- Artificer - An Artifact Overhaul (1.0.10)
- Azurite Weathers (2.48)
- Simplicity of Snow (16)
- Simplicity of Sea - Water Mod with ENB Displacement Textures (7)
- Community Shaders (7.3)
- Regenerated the shader cache for Community Shaders 7.3.
20/11/23
Visuals
- Removed the warning about Community Shaders now requiring AVX2 support because CS 7.3 permanently switched to AVX for broader compatibility.
19/11/23
Resources
- Restructured to host 3 new pages on ModdingLinked (these pages were previously on the Wasteland Survival Guide and are universal).
- Added a guide on how to batch flag your load order as ESL.
17/11/23
User Interface
- Removed Stay At The System Page NG because of the lack of controller compatibility and because it's not that great for most users who just want to play like in vanilla.
Gameplay
- Added Simonrim Attack Speed Fix for redundancy.
Visuals
- Removed Noble Skyrim because of some visual issues.
- Added a warning about Community Shaders now requiring AVX2 support.
Wabbajack
- Updated to reflect the changes above.
- Updated the following mods:
- ConsolePlusPlus (1.4)
- Manbeast - A Werewolf Overhaul (2.1.1)
- Thaumaturgy - An Enchanting Overhaul (1.4.2)
- Artificer - An Artifact Overhaul (1.0.6)
- Community Shaders (7.1)
- Packed the following mods into BSA:
- Quest Journal Limit Bug Fixer - Recover Disappeared Quests
- Zero Bounty Hostility Fix
- Stuck on Screen Load Door Prompt Fix
- Azurite Weathers
- Regenerated the shader cache for Community Shaders 7.1.
13/11/23
Wabbajack
- Updated the following mods:
- Community Shaders (7)
- Tree LOD Lighting (1.2)
- Grass Lighting (1.3.3)
- Grass Collision (1.2)
- Screen-Space Shadows (1.1.2)
- Water Blending (1.1)
- Light Limit Fix (1.2)
- Regenerated the shader cache for Community Shaders 7.
12/11/23
Utilities
- Improved configuration steps for Display Tweaks.
Bug Fixes
- Removed DPI Scaling Fix for consistency with The Midnight Ride.
Gameplay
- Removed the following mods:
- Mysticism - Survival Spells Addon (Replaced by Starfrost's addon)
- Scion - A Vampire Overhaul - USSEP Patch (No longer needed with Scion 2.2)
- Manbeast - A Werewolf Overhaul - USSEP Patch (No longer needed with Manbeast 2.1)
- Vestige (Replaced by Artificier)
- Added the following mods:
- Starfrost - A Survival Overhaul
- Candlehearth - An Inn Overhaul
- Artificer - An Artifact Overhaul
Visuals
- Removed the following mods:
- Blended Roads
- Assorted Mesh Fixes - SMIM - Really Blended Roads Patch
- Added the following mods:
- Azurite Weathers
- Simplicity of Snow
- ERM - Enhanced Rocks and Mountains
- Light Limit Fix
- LLF Particle Lights instead of Fake Glow
Wabbajack
- Updated to reflect the changes above.
- Forwarded a missing change from the guide (1/8/23).
- Bundled the generated shader cache for fast startup.
- Updated the following mods:
- Crash Logger (1.10)
- Spell Perk Item Distributor (6.6.2)
- Keyword Item Distributor (3.0.4)
- powerofthree's Tweaks (1.8.1)
- PO3 Tweaks DBF Configuration
- Zero Bounty Hostility Fix (3)
- Comprehensive Attack Speed Patch (1.1.2.6)
- Better Third Person Selection (5.9)
- Survival Mode Improved (1.3.1)
- Mysticism - A Magic Overhaul (2.3.4)
- Adamant - A Perk Overhaul (5.8.5)
- Scion - A Vampire Overhaul (2.2)
- Manbeast - A Werewolf Overhaul (2.1)
- Apothecary - An Alchemy Overhaul (1.3.7)
- Thaumaturgy - An Enchanting Overhaul (1.4.1)
- Hand to Hand - An Adamant Addon (1.5.6)
- Journeyman - A Fast Travel Overhaul (1.1.4)
- Gourmet - A Cooking Overhaul (1.1.4)
- Gourmet - Fishing Patch (1.0.2)
- Gourmet - Survival Patch (1.0.2)
- Gourmet - USSEP Patch (1.0.1)
- Assorted Mesh Fixes (90)
- Security Overhaul - Add-ons (1.9.1)
- Community Shaders (6.7)
- Tree LOD Lighting (1.1)
- Grass Lighting (1.3.2)
- Grass Collision (1.1)
- Screen-Space Shadows (1.1)
- Packed the following mods into BSA:
- Tavern AI Fix
- Dynamic Collision Adjustment
- TrueHUD - HUD Additions
- Better Third Person Selection
- Survival Mode Improved
- Scion - A Vampire Overhaul
- Manbeast - A Werewolf Overhaul
- Dynamic Mercenary Fees
- Paarthurnax - Quest Expansion
- Static Mesh Improvement Mod
- Assorted Mesh Fixes
- Simplicity of Snow
- Water Effects Brightness and Reflection Fix
- Water Mod
- Noble Skyrim
- NSM - SMIM Patch
- ERM - Enhanced Rocks and Mountains
- Flagged the following mods as ESL:
- Multiple Floors Sandboxing
- SkyUI
- Hand to Hand - Locksmith Addon
- Gourmet - A Cooking Overhaul
2/8/23
User Interface
- Removed Horse Stamina HUD because it's replaced by TrueHUD.
Wabbajack
- Updated to reflect the change above.
1/8/23
MO2
- Reverted the removal of Multiple Floors Sandboxing because the information about it working through INI was actually wrong.
30/7/23
MO2
- Updated Custom INI with the following changes:
- Reverted BethINI's fWaterSSRIntensity to 1 to fix weak SSR
- Reverted BethINI's bBackgroundLoadVMData to 0 to fix edge cases of ILS
- Now applies the same changes as Multiple Floors Sandboxing
Utilities
- Moved Improvement Names Customized AE to the installation steps of Adamant - A Perk Overhaul.
- Removed Multiple Floors Sandboxing because the same changes are now applied by the guide's Custom INI.
Bug Fixes
- Removed the following mods (you can use them if you wish, but their removal gives us room for more important fixes):
- Vanilla Script (micro)Optimizations
- Vanilla Scripting Enhancements
- ferrari365's Script Fixes
- Removed RegularQuicksaves tweak in the Engine Fixes steps, since types of saves actually do not differ between each other.
- Added the following mods:
- Dual Casting Fix
- RemoveAllItems Freeze Fix
- DPI Scaling Fix
- Media Keys Fix SKSE
- World Encounter Hostility Fix
- Zero Bounty Hostility Fix
- Stuck on Screen Load Door Prompt Fix
User Interface
- Moved Custom Skills Framework to the installation steps of Stormcrown - A Shout Overhaul.
- Removed MoreHUD and MoreHUD Inventory Edition.
- Added TrueHUD
Gameplay
- Added Adamant - Bard Perks Addon.
- Replaced Apothecary - Food and Drink Addon with Gourmet - A Cooking Overhaul.
- Removed the Apothecary - Rare Curios Patch - USSEP Patch because it is no longer needed.
- Added steps to the Journeyman installation to make its features only apply to Survival Mode.
Content
- New section, added the following mods:
- Skyrim Extended Cut - Saints and Seducers
- Paarthurnax - Quest Expansion
Visuals
- Moved HD Local Map to the User Interface section.
- Added the following mods:
- Community Shaders (and the required d3dcompiler_47)
- All current CS addons
- Grass Sampler Fix
Wabbajack
- A Wabbajack modlist and section are now available.
23/7/23
MO2
- Switched back to portable instance for consistency with the TBoT video guide and the Wabbajacks.
15/7/23
MO2
- Updated Custom INI with better AO and disabled the ugly terrain LOD fade, also removed a tweak already applied by USSEP and commented the changes.
Bug Fixes
- Added Performance Guide and Bash Bug Fix.
User Interface
- Added C.O.C.K.S. and Custom Skills Framework (both required by the mods added below).
Gameplay
- Added the following mods:
- Survival Mode Improved - SKSE
- Stormcrown
- Journeyman
- Sorcerer
Visuals
- Removed EVLaS because it turns out it's not really meant for gameplay (big chunk of the map is always covered in shadow and stealth is busted).
27/5/23
MO2
- Switched to the 2.4.5 Alpha 3 version to fix the alphabetic load order issues and bring some QoL features.
Bug Fixes
- Removed Beneath Bronze Waters Start Fix since USSEP 4.2.9 makes it redundant, added DLC2PillarBuilderActorScript Tweak.
5/5/23
Utilities
- Added ConsolePlusPlus.
Bug Fixes
- Added DLC2dunFrostmoonTriggerScript Optimization and Comprehensive Attack Speed Patch - SKSE.
2/5/23
Whole Guide
- Updated to 1.6.640.
Bug Fixes
- Added the following mods:
- dunF01gunthurBossBatt1e Script Fix
- Shroud Hearth Barrow Script
- Soul Cairn Script Tweaks
- The Taste of Death Improved
- Beneath Bronze Waters Start Fix
- DLC2TribaIWerebearScript
- DLC2dunNchardakDoorSea1 Script Infinite Loop Fix
- DLC2dunSeekerInvisScript
- DLC2MiraakScript
Tweaks
- Added Instantly Skip Dialogue NG.
User Interface
- Added moreHUD Inventory Edition.
- Switched from QuickLoot EE to Quick Loot RE.
19/3/23
Bug Fixes
- Added Animated Static Reload Fix - NG.
Gameplay
- Added Vestige - An Artifact Overhaul.
14/3/23
Bug Fixes
- Added the following mods:
- Script Effect Archetype Crash Fix
- Vendor Respawn Fix
- Sprint Sneak Movement Speed Fix
9/2/23
Setup
- Added steps to delete the Patch BSA and fix some dialogue.
Visuals
- Added Twilight and EVLaS.
18/1/23
Utilities
- Added more specific steps for the FPS cap in Display Tweaks in order to prevent Papyrus issues.
28/11/22
Whole Guide
- Recreated the website with the help of Wall_SoGB, the guide is now responsive.
- Reformatted and edited a lot of steps and information.
- Removed steps for AE DLC owners, support will not be provided.
Utilities
- Switched from .net to crash logger.
- Added the following mods:
- Improvement Names Customized AE
- Keyword Item Distributor
- More Informative Console
- Multiple Floors Sandboxing
Bug Fixes
- Added Scrambled Bugs Custom Config.
- Added the following mods:
- Sound Fix for Large Sector Drives
- Moons and Stars - Sky Overhaul SKSE
- Aurora Fix
- Barter Limit Fix
Tweaks
- Removed Realistic Conversations and All Thieves Guild Jobs Concurrently.
- Added USSEP Patch for Quests Are In Skyrim.
- Added the following mods:
- To Your Face SE - AE - VR
- Enhanced Invisibility
- Fires Hurt RE
- Fire Hurts NG
- Animals Swim (Sort of)
- Dynamic Collision Adjustment
- Remember Lockpick Angle - Updated
- Better Jumping SE
User Interface
- Moved Whose Quest Is It Anyway to the Utilities section.
Gameplay
- Added Adamant and Mysticism addons.
- Added USSEP Patch for Scion and Manbeast.
Visuals
- Removed the following mods:
- EVLaS
- Cathedral Weathers
- Lux
- Added the following mods:
- Soft Shadows
- HD Local Map
14/11/22
Utilities
- Switched to the Nexus release of SKSE64.
- Added Recursion Monitor and Papyrus Tweaks NG.
13/11/22
MO2
- Switched to global instance (don't worry about this if you already have the guide installed).
User Interface
- Switched from Stay At The System Page to Stay At The System Page NG.
28/9/22
Whole Guide
- Now using 1.5.97 for better compatibility and to prevent issues when the game updates.
Utilities
- Switched from Crash Logger to .NET.
Tweaks
- Edited the guide's PO3 Tweaks config file so now you can wait while standing.
User Interface
- Switched from QuickLoot RE to QuickLoot EE.
11/7/22
Utilities
- Added JContainers because it's required by BTPS.
8/7/22
Utilities
- Added steps to install the brightness templates of Lux.
User Interface
- Fixed SkyUI Notes Fix version.
6/7/22
Whole Guide
- Converted to 1.6.353, no more downgrading needed.
Utilities
- Added SPID.
Bug Fixes
- Added fixes for full AE owners.
- Corrected Scrambled Bugs configuration instructions.
- Added Unofficial CC Patch and notes for users who own the extra CC content.
Gameplay
- Added missing patches for Apothecary.
Visuals
- Updated Lux FOMOD instructions.
Resources
- Added mods and tools to avoid sections.
5/7/22
MO2
- Added Custom INI.
Tweaks
- Added All Thieves Guild Jobs Concurrently - USSEP Patch (moved from Final Steps section).
User Interface
- Added Wider MCM Menu for SkyUI.
Visuals
- Added the following mods: Security Overhaul SKSE - Lock Variations, Security Overhaul SKSE - Regional Locks, Security Overhaul SKSE - Add-ons.
4/7/22
Whole Guide
- Moved Visuals section below Gameplay.
Setup
- Switched from full AE patcher to Best of Both Worlds versions to ensure USSEP compatibility without API trick.
Bug Fixes
- Added the following mods: Vanilla Script (micro)Optimizations, Engine Fixes (moved from Utilities section), Bug Fixes SSE, Combat Music Fix SKSE and Quest Journal Limit Bug Fixer.
- Switched from NPC AI Process Pos Fix to NPC AI Process Pos Fix NG.
Gameplay
- Complete overhaul.
User Interface
- Complete overhaul.
MO2
- Added BethINI instructions and disabled profile-specific INIs.
Tweaks
- Replaced quest delay mods with Timing is Everything its setting loader.
Utilities
- Moved Engine Fixes to Bug Fix section and updated configuration instructions.
- Added Display Tweaks configuration instructions.
- Added PapyrusUtil.
- Removed SKSE INI.
Visuals
- Complete overhaul.
Final Steps
- Switched from the CR FOMOD to a single patch.
11/11/21
Installation
- Added instructions for downgrading game version to pre-Anniversary edition.
Tweaks
- Removed No Kill Cams (too subjective, especially since kill cams aren't buggy like in NV).
Visuals
- Added Security Overhaul SKSE.
Gameplay
- Changed instructions to download old version of SunHelm.
- Moved Encounter Zones Unlocked to the Tweaks section.
9/10/21
User Interface
- Added Recleaned Menu.
Visuals
- Replaced Realistic Water Two + Better Water for RW2 with Cathedral Waters.
16/8/21
Utilities
- Added powerofthree's Papyrus Extender because it's required by SunHelm.
Gameplay
- Removed support for EnaiRim in favour of SimonRim.
- Added instructions to also install the Food and Drink addon from Apothecary.
Visuals
- Removed support for ELE, instead adding a note about not selecting the ELFX Enhancer setting in the ELFX FOMOD if you have a weaker PC or don't like the "realistically" dark interiors.
9/7/21
Bug Fixes
- Added instructions to enable a couple features in the Engine Fixes config.
- Added NPC Position Process Fix.
- Added Tavern AI Fix.
- Removed 1st Person Sneak Stutter Fix (too specific).
- Removed Minimalistic AutoSave Mod (causes sudden stuttering when autosaving, instead opting for the setting in SSE Engine Fixes that makes F5 create an autosave).
Tweaks
- New section, separated Bug Fixes and QoL mods.
- Added Bounty Preview.
- Added All Thieves Guild Jobs Concurrently.
- Added Simple Offence suppression.
- Added Disable Cinematic Kills.
User Interface
- Added Roboto Font Replacer.
- Added Smaller Vanilla Cursors.
- Added Horse Stamina HUD.
- Removed MoreHUD Inventory Edition.
Visuals
- Added ELFX Fixes.
- Added Dimmer Fog.
- Added Blended Roads.
- Realistic Water Two./li>
- Better Water for Realistic Water Two.
Gameplay
- Added SunHelm.
- Removed M'aiq's Tweaks Better Sneaking (makes sneak to easy/awkward).
- Removed Alchemy Potions and Food Adjustments (replaced by Apothecary in SimonRim and Tonics Heal Over Time in EnaiRim).
SimonRim
- Added Apothecary.
EnaiRim
- Added Tonics Heal Over Time.
23/6/21
Visuals
- Added back ELFX as an alternative to ELE. ELFX will be recommended for higher-end PCs and ELE will be for lower-end ones.
21/6/21
Bug Fixes
- Added powerofthree's Tweaks.
Visuals
- Swapped ELFX with ELE.
Gameplay
- Separated the gameplay section into two sections, one for EnaiRim and one for SimonRim.
- Swapped Arena and Morrowloot Misc with Open World Loot and OWL - Vanilla Progression.
3/5/21
Utilities
- Added .NET Script Framework.
Bug Fixes
- Added Scrambled Bugs.
- Removed Enchanting Adjustments and Price-Charge Bug Fix because they are included in Scrambled Bugs.
6/3/21
Bug Fixes
- Changed Realistic Conversations to the "longer pause" version.
Gameplay
- Exchanged Mysticism for Odin.
- Exchanged Vokrii - Mysticism patch for the Vokrii - Odin patch.
3/3/21
Utilities
- Added Scaleform Translation Plus Plus.
Bug Fixes
- Added Quest NPCs Run.
User Interface
- Added SkyUI Flashing Savegame Fix.
- Added MoreHUD + MoreHUD Inventory.
- Removed Better Book Names (moreHUD essentially does the same thing).
Gameplay
- Swapped out ChocolateNoodle's Little Balance Mods for Economy Overhaul and Speechcraft Improvements.
- Added Scarcity, M'aiq's Tweaks (stealth file) and Alchemy Potions and Food Adjustments.
23/2/21
Bug Fixes
- Added the Better Horses file of Miscellaneous Tweaks Collection.
User Interface
- Added both Better MessageBox and Better Dialogue Controls.
Gameplay
- Removed Apocalypse (too ambitious).
- Removed MorrowLoot Ultimate (sounds a lot better in theory than it is in practice. Someone also made a great point about being able to exploit the hand-placed glass/ebony items if you know where they are).
- Added the Unleveled Quest Rewards file of MorrowLoot Miscellania.
- Added both Encounter Zones Unlocked and Arena - An Encounter Zone Overhaul.