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I took a look at the website and the blocky shadow fix. Nearly all of those options listed on the site are not in my SkyrimPref.ini folder except for the last three. Should I copy and paste them to the ini file under "display?"

Thanks, I'll take a look.

Hello, I've been having this annoying issue for quite some time. I haven't found anything that will fix it. Is there any way to fix the pixelated shadows and make them look like normal looking shadows? Thanks. Heres my ini file: [General] fBrightLightColorB=1.0000 fBrightLightColorG=1.0000 fBrightLightColorR=1.0000 iStoryManagerLoggingEvent=-1 bEnableStoryManagerLogging=0 [imagespace] bDoDepthOfField=1 [Display] iBlurDeferredShadowMask=5 fInteriorShadowDistance=3000.0000 fShadowDistance=2500.0000 iShadowMapResolutionSecondary=4096 iShadowMapResolutionPrimary=4096 iShadowSplitCount=2 iMaxAnisotropy=8 fLeafAnimDampenDistEnd=4600.0000 fLeafAnimDampenDistStart=3600.0000 fTreesMidLODSwitchDist=3600.0000 fGamma=1.0000 fDecalLOD2=1500.0000 fDecalLOD1=1000.0000 fSpecularLODStartFade=500.0000 fShadowLODStartFade=200.0000 fLightLODStartFade=1000.0000 iTexMipMapMinimum=0 iTexMipMapSkip=0 iWaterMultiSamples=0 iMultiSample=0 iShadowMode=3 bTreesReceiveShadows=0 bDrawLandShadows=0 bFull Screen=0 iSize H=900 iSize W=1600 fMeshLODFadePercentDefault=1.2000 fMeshLODFadeBoundDefault=256.0000 fMeshLODLevel2FadeTreeDistance=2048.0000 fMeshLODLevel1FadeTreeDistance=2844.0000 fMeshLODLevel2FadeDist=3072.0000 fMeshLODLevel1FadeDist=4096.0000 iScreenShotIndex=2 bShadowMaskZPrepass=0 bMainZPrepass=0 iMaxSkinDecalsPerFrame=25 iMaxDecalsPerFrame=100 bFloatPointRenderTarget=0 ShadowMapResolution=4096 [Grass] b30GrassVS=0 fGrassStartFadeDistance=3500.0000 fGrassMaxStartFadeDistance=7000.0000 fGrassMinStartFadeDistance=0.0000 [MAIN] bGamepadEnable=1 bCrosshairEnabled=1 fHUDOpacity=1.000 bSaveOnPause=1 bSaveOnTravel=1 bSaveOnWait=1 bSaveOnRest=1 [GamePlay] bShowFloatingQuestMarkers=1 bShowQuestMarkers=1 iDifficulty=2 [interface] bDialogueSubtitles=0 bGeneralSubtitles=0 [Controls] fGamepadHeadingSensitivity=1.0000 fMouseHeadingSensitivity=0.0125 bAlwaysRunByDefault=1 bInvertYValues=0 bGamePadRumble=1 bMouseAcceleration=1 [Particles] iMaxDesired=750 [saveGame] fAutosaveEveryXMins=15.0000 [AudioMenu] fAudioMasterVolume=1.0000 fVal7=1.0000 uID7=0 fVal6=1.0000 uID6=0 fVal5=1.0000 uID5=0 fVal4=1.0000 uID4=0 fVal3=1.0000 uID3=0 fVal2=0.4000 uID2=466532 fVal1=1.0000 uID1=554685 fVal0=0.8000 uID0=1007612 [Clouds] fCloudLevel2Distance=262144.0000 fCloudLevel1Distance=32768.0000 fCloudLevel0Distance=16384.0000 fCloudNearFadeDistance=9000.0000 [TerrainManager] fTreeLoadDistance=25000.0000

Alright, I'll go ahead and give it a shot. Thanks

Well, I've been trying to figure out how to fix this issue for a while now. Does anyone know how to fix blocky shadows on characters? Thanks!

Sorry for the late response... been busy with school. I had to start a new game from the beginning and I noticed that there was no stuttering at all during the entire time I spent in game. I've realized that the stuttering issue may have been caused by the transferring of my saved game file from one computer to another computer. I did mod my save game before I transferred it so that could be it.

Hey guys, My nord character has been through most of what Skyrim has to offer including the Dawnguard dlc and Companion guild stories. He's brought an end to Alduin's destruction and has pardoned his friend Paarthunnx to allow him to lead the other dragons. As you can see I'm playing a good guy this time. He isn't racist towards anyone and sees a different future for Skyrim. He hates the thalmor really. I'm trying to figure out which side would be the lesser of the two evils because both factions are pretty corrupt. Here's what I think... Imperials: The imperials are very controlling of their citizens and have a strict set of laws. The imperials almost resemble that of a facist goverment. They also like to interfere into other people's business. They did agree to banish the worship of Talos and that doesn't sit to well with many Nords. It is mentioned in some books regarding the Great war that the terms of the White Gold concordat are similar to ultimatum by the Thalmor in the beginning of the Great war. So, that means that the soldiers who lost their lives protecting the Empire against the Thalmor was all for nothing. Furthermore, it doesn't seem like the imperials are racist towards anyone except maybe the Altmer because of the previous war. I also feel that Tullius is worthy of being a leader of the imperial forces and seems to do be doing a better job than Ulfric. I do feel that Skyrim needs the imperials to keep the thalmor at bay for the time being until they've fully recovered for a second war. The emperor is a total douche bag and isn't fit to rule Skyrim in it's current state. Bad emperors come and go so I mean we just have to wait awhile for a good emperor to rise to the throne or just overthrow the current one. Clearly, It really isn't the empire that it was in Oblivion. Stormcloaks: In the beginning of the game, I noticed right away that the Stormcloaks are revolting against the empire for a noble cause. Thats when I knew Bethesda was setting it up in away that the bad guy and good guy would be easily identified. However, as I started diving deeper into the conflict I then questioned my decision to join the Stormcloaks. THey wish to be independent, yes, but it would seem to me that Ulfric's only agenda is to actually usurp the throne and govern Skyrim by his own terms. I also don't know what the future would look like if Skyrim was under the authority of Ulfric? The Stormcloaks don't seem to be strong enough to face the Thalmor on their own, but the Reguards were able to fight off the thalmor to a standstill in Hammerfell when they ceded from the Empire because of the emperor's betrayal during the Great War. Futhermore, Ulfric doesn't show any empathy towards the Dunmer refugees or Argonians in his own city. Not to mention, he's racist towards other races maybe even the friendly khajjit which I started out as with my first character. The Dunmer and Argonians are treated like dogs and are totally undervalued. There is one Nord in Windhelm that sees the injustice towards the Dunmer and Argonians but I cant remmeber his name. Most nords would say that "Skyrim belongs to the nords!" but diversity really strengthens a nation in many ways. Plus I like seeing other races in Skyrim and learning about them. SO, which side would be the lesser of the two evils? hmmm?

Hey guys, Well, Belethor died and Ysolda inherited ownership over Belethor's General Goods. I liked Belethor as the store owner and so I resurrect Belethor original id by using the correct codes and hes working as he should. However, I tried the codes prid <Ysolda's Id> then removefac <id> and addfac <faction id> -1 on Ysolda but nothing happens? I wanted her to return to the market area outside of the store. I'm also having an issue with Malborn, the bosmer elf from diplomatic immunity. After completing the quest and escaping with the prisoners outside the cave from the thalmor embassy, I've waited a few hours outside the cave and then fast travelled to Windhelm only to find Malborn either waiting outside of the Candlehearth hall inn doing nothing at all or infront of the gates to WIndhelm. When hes at the gates he will all of a sudden run back all the way to the thalmor embassy. I used the the command player.moveto to get to Malborn and I found him inside the bar area in the party room. Malborn is supposed to go to the New Gnisis Cornerclub and give the "Find the Thalmor Assassin" quest. Anyone know how I can fix this issue? By the way, why would Malborn escape the thalmor embassy and then run all the way back to the embassy... while shouting, "Now the Thalmor are gonna come after me!"

I'm still learning about the CK. Good thing is I'm pretty interested in it so I might do that if thats the only temorary solution until Bethesda decides to fix in the next patch. Give that a try. Thanks ripple. I'll go ahead and try that then.

Well, the issue is that Belethor some how died while I was away from Whiterun doing some quest. I'm assuming the rampaging vampires sucked the life out of the poor, defenseless breton. Ysolda took over Belethor's General Goods store which is not okay because whenever I try to sell my junk to her she has nothing in her inventory. I can't even buy anything from her. I've tried respawning the original Belethor but he doesn't have the dialoge for trading. Does anyone know how I might be able to fix this problem?

Hey guys, Is there a mod that fixes the first person arrow shaking on the bow when aiming. The arrow should be in position when aiming. I think I came across the mod once but didn't download it. I also forgot the name of as well. Thanks!

Active texture replacer mods: Improved NPC Clothing - High Res W.A.T.E.R. - Water And Terrain Enhancement Redux Beards - High-Res Normal Straight hair retexture - straight hair 1_1 HiRes Legible Road Signs - Hires Road Signs Version 3 aMidianBorn Steel Plate Armor - amidianborn steelplate Detailed Lips - Detailed_Lips-1_20 Septim HD Weapon Retexture Project Better Females by Bella Cinematic Fire Effects Icy Chillrend with transparency I used the Texture Optimizer and sadly there is still no luck. Could the random five second freezes be a result of overclocking? I'm still trying to figure out the my load order atm.

I have some mods deactivated and they didn't show up on the logs I'm assuming. Anyways, I just played a saved game with my level 3 Altmer mage for a few hours and I noticed that the random five second freezes did not occur while playing as my mage. It would seem that the random freezes occur on my level 30 Nord warrior. I also followed your advise but nothing seemed to work. I tried using the TES5edit program and it was a little confusing to operate but I managed to follow the instructions on how to clean the esps that had dirty edits.

Are these the correct logs? ------------------------------------------------------------- Recognized Plugins: Skyrim.esm Active Update.esm Active Contains dirty edits: 52 ITM, 1 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (http://www.creationkit.com/TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit) Dawnguard.esm Active Contains dirty edits: 602 ITM, 82 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (http://www.creationkit.com/TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit) Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Delev, Relev}} ApachiiHairMales.esm Active Brawl Bugs CE.esp Active Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp Active Bash Tag suggestion(s): {{BASH: Delev, Relev}} Note: Recommend to use the Unofficial Dawnguard Patch in addition to Dawnguard. This is need for correct work with Dawnguard. BreezhomeAlchemyLabFix.esp Active Blackout_Skyrim.esp Active Contains dirty edits: 3 ITM, 0 UDR records. Needs TES5Edit cleaning. (http://www.creationkit.com/TES5Edit_Cleaning_Guide_-_TES5Edit) Note: This is an ENB mod. Be sure you have the correct ENB setup installed. Blackout_Dawnguard.esp Active Note: This is an ENB mod. Be sure you have the correct ENB setup installed. SIDT.esp Active IMAGINATOR - Visual Control for Skyrim.esp Active Run For Your Lives.esp Active Headtracking.esp Active Unique Region Names.esp Active Beards.esp Active getSnowy.esp Active RealisticWaterTextures.esp Active Note: Old. Use WATER mod instead. Unrecognized Plugins: BoundGear.esp Active MoreEyebrows.esp Active TairPresets.esp Active

Would I have to shutdown the background processes through my task manager to prevent the stuttering issue? (Noob question... lol I'm still learning about CPs.) Just the DG DLC? No other mods? What's your system specs? What graphic settings do you run? Yes, I just have the Dawnguard DLC and about 30 mods installed. My spec are below. OS: W7 Home Premium 64-bit CPU: AMD A6-3400M APU with Radeon HD Graphics (4 CPUs), ~1.4GH GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6520G 8.00 GB RAM DirectX Version: DirectX 11