The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - MODS & TWEAKS

SkScotchegg · 25 Nov 2011 at 20:41

topgun06 said:
Not sure if anyone has seen this: http://uk.geforce.com/optimise/guides/five-fast-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweaks-guaranteed-to-make-your-game-look-even-better

Just been reading that, I'm going to implement all the shadow tweaks for the ini files and then try out this ugrid tweak, it would be awesome if it works and doesnt make me crash, we really do need more draw distance in this game, I have everything maxed in options but its still not enough.

Also I hope they bring out new ATI drivers soon for this game specifically and I hope they bring out some patches for skyrim to improve graphics and give us more graphic options and allow full screen mode whilst in window mode.

Neil79 · 25 Nov 2011 at 20:53

IM BACK

Last time i ever buy an OCZ psu!, will update this thread tonight

yashiro · 25 Nov 2011 at 21:22

Increasing iBlurDeferredShadowMask gives more natural looking shadows. Low values give very sharp edges. Most guides are saying set it to 2 and so on. Try setting it higher and see what you think.

Neil79 · 25 Nov 2011 at 22:38

Fourstar · 25 Nov 2011 at 23:35

Neil79 said:
Ini FOV tweaks still not working

Those FOV settings you posted the other day are working for me now. Couldn't say why. The only changes between it not working and working were the machine was shutdown/restarted between days.

Neil79 · 25 Nov 2011 at 23:36

I think someone said you need to go into skills and come back and it will work, well whatever it's all still set for people to use

topgun06 · 26 Nov 2011 at 00:00

Neil79 said:
HD Furniture and barrels final __ hi-res texture
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=238

Will give this a try now!

Neil79 · 26 Nov 2011 at 00:02

It might complain about a file already there, just overwrite it it's from another mod

Pighardia · 26 Nov 2011 at 00:03

topgun06 said:
Will give this a try now!

It is great but a bit like the furniture one some things looks too clean, it can get a little bit distracting.

SkScotchegg · 26 Nov 2011 at 00:34

Which FXAA Post Process Injector you guys using these days?

I'm using version 1 of this one: http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=131#content

It comes with an installer which lets you choose 4 different ones.

topgun06 · 26 Nov 2011 at 01:06

Pighardia said:
It is great but a bit like the furniture one some things looks too clean, it can get a little bit distracting.

My first thoughts are that it looks pretty good

But I'll get a better feeling for it tomorrow when I play a little more.

Pighardia · 26 Nov 2011 at 01:07

I have found this one the best by a mile(and i have tried all of them) FXAA Injector Custon Settings- More Colourful and realistic without unnecessary effcets.

It is so clear, it doesn't go overboard with the saturation like most of them do.

I am also using all of the texture packs and it looks amazing!

^^Oh it definitely looks good, i just found myself noticing the too clean items too often, it is worth using though

Pighardia · 26 Nov 2011 at 01:22

Essential dogs- I know it is a cheat but not a bad one imo. Nice to have a dog always following you around

And in a similar vein-Cowardly Horses, just a quick fix really that makes horses flee instead of charging in against enemies.

And Immersive thunder- It sounded great anyway, but this looks great.

And here is another texture pack, this time for books- Retextured books, i don't know if books are covered in any other texture packs?

I have installed all of these and will try them out tomorrow

TBH i am most looking forward to the City overhauls tbh, i think the game is lacking one big city like Imperial City from Oblivion. That will not happen, but extensions to the existing cities would be great

Neil79 · 26 Nov 2011 at 01:29

Let me know if they are any good and i'll add them to op

Pighardia · 26 Nov 2011 at 01:44

LOL Nude Females is going to win File of The Month :rolleyes:

I voted for Vurts, no contest, the guys a legend!

Mr Krugga · 26 Nov 2011 at 02:11

http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11

This guide is still the most comprehensive when it comes to a number and quality of mods.

Pighardia · 26 Nov 2011 at 02:21

Are you using that injector/config?

I'm happy with how i have it, i just need to tweak my ini a bit.

does it recommend mods through an installer or something, a bit like Morrowind sound and graphics overhaul?

Mark A · 26 Nov 2011 at 09:35

Pighardia said:
And Immersive thunder- It sounded great anyway, but this looks great.

Oh cool! I'll give this a try. I was actually thinking last night that the weather was a bit underwhelming on Skyrim. Hopefully after a few mods it will be as good as it is in Stalker with the complete mod?

topgun06 · 26 Nov 2011 at 11:00

Will give the thunder a go now!

Mr Krugga · 26 Nov 2011 at 12:29

Pighardia said:
Are you using that injector/config?

I'm happy with how i have it, i just need to tweak my ini a bit.

does it recommend mods through an installer or something, a bit like Morrowind sound and graphics overhaul?

I don't think it recommends the installer, nobody does TBF.

It's too flawed as it is.

I don't use any FXAA Injector or ENB configs since I've been using the FPS Limiter library lately (it works with ENB btw).

So in theory I could improve the graphics with ENB shaders but can't be bothered as framerates are so consistent now, it runs beautifully and I can install any textures I want without it crashing.

Any FXAA Injector config I've tried is taking an 5 fps hit or so which is a deal breaker in intense scenes.