zaix5000 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Hello there, I just bought Skyrim. I heard that despite the game age, there are amazing people who mod graphics to a great level. I started to look at some yt videos and forums stuff but it seems extremely complicated. It seems that one mod need to be installed after another etc. At this point I have no idea what to do, how to even start. I would like to start a game with all graphics enhancements in order to have more visual pleasure from the game. I would be grateful if someone could share me a link to any guide (step by step), what mods should be installed, how and in which order or maybe there is just a pack of them and installer? I know about some mesh mods, lighting, floras, faces and textures but it seems like a huge mess for a beginner like my. Appreciate your help. Thx in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oubliette Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 http://wiki.step-project.com/Main_Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaix5000 Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Great. It is even more complicated then everything I read before. Link after link, no explanation for "simple player", after 3 hours I still don't even know what is step with tons of required "things" like DDspot (wtf? is this). Thanks for a try, appreciate that, but i am not a IT guy, its huge mess in this. I have installed mod organizer (tutotorial is easy) but then I got back to whole STEP side and read and at this point I have no idea what is this all about. No idea if step is idea or a system or part of mod organizer or mod organizer is part of STEP. No idea, sry. Honestly I never meet so complicated mod installs so far in any game. Some FX mods require DLC, some don't, no idea if one can combine real vision with light enhence FX...extreme mess for a simple gamer (not idiot by the way)...seems like need to play vanilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevkiev Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Great. It is even more complicated then everything I read before. Link after link, no explanation for "simple player", after 3 hours I still don't even know what is step with tons of required "things" like DDspot (wtf? is this). Thanks for a try, appreciate that, but i am not a IT guy, its huge mess in this. I have installed mod organizer (tutotorial is easy) but then I got back to whole STEP side and read and at this point I have no idea what is this all about. No idea if step is idea or a system or part of mod organizer or mod organizer is part of STEP. No idea, sry. Honestly I never meet so complicated mod installs so far in any game. Some FX mods require DLC, some don't, no idea if one can combine real vision with light enhence FX...extreme mess for a simple gamer (not idiot by the way)...seems like need to play vanilla. DDSopt isn't required. And STEP is not part of Mod Organizer. STEP is simply a bunch of Skyrim afficianados who put together a guide of the best mods to install as a starting point to maximize your enjoyment of the game. (it seems like a lot to describe as a "starting point" but, trust me, once you get into mods you'll know what I mean.) Mod Organizer is simply the mod manager that the STEP team recommends (I agree -MO is quite simple once you get the hang of it, and that really doesn't take all that long.) I highly recommend using the STEP guide. It's the fourth link down on the main page the previous link connected you to, i.e. this: http://wiki.step-project.com/STEP:2.2.9.2 It's very useful for graphics mods, as it contemplates the best order in which to install them. (As some graphics mods overwrite parts of others.) I used STEP when I first started playing Skyrim, and again about 6 or so months ago when I picked up my playing after a long absence, and I'm no techy type either, not by a long shot. The main thing (including getting to know Mod Organizer) is to get over the initial intimidation that comes with learning new computer stuff. (Believe me, I relate to that.) Just go slow, and follow the guide. As you can see in the link I posted, the essential STEP mods are highlighted by a green bar on the left hand side. I'd recommend sticking to those. It takes a while to download and install them all but believe me, it's worth it. It shows DLC compatibility, and even some custom instillation tips that are super easy to follow. Again, this all takes a bit of time but it is soooooooo worth it. You'll not only have an awesome game setup but, by the end, the knowledge you gain by following everything will be invaluable in the future. Then, you can start adding other mods to suit your taste if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NexusComa Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Kind of ironic you used the wording "step" by "step" ... Google: Skyrim step by step guide to adding mods.You will see the S.T.E.P guide project. (I think some of it is outdated at this point but it still has some very useful tips on this subject) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevkiev Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) ...... nvm Edited July 24, 2016 by kevkiev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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