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[Dennis]

You can kill children?

 

[JaseC]

You can kill children?

Take note, R*.

 

[razgriz417]

You can kill children?

There's a mod for that

 

[Wazzim]

Some extra comparisons, it really looks like vanilla (no saturation) but does the 'night' a bit better IMO
Vanilla

Modified

Now off to bed.

 

[subversus]

You can kill children?

now you can.

I didn't like the video though. It was fun in Fallout 1-2 when they were a bunch of undiscernible pixels but now that looks nauseous to me.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

now you can.

I didn't like the video though. It was fun in Fallout 1-2 when they were a bunch of undiscernible pixels but now that looks nauseous to me.

Fuck tha police.

 

[JaseC]

There's a mod for that

Fixed.

 

[Enco]

Fixed.

Posted it a few posts before

I have the mod but haven't killed any children yet.

 

[HooYaH]

Skyrim Enhanced Shaders is out. It's the same creator who did it for Fallout New Vegas Enhanced Shaders. http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=822

 

[Cheech]

now you can.

I didn't like the video though. It was fun in Fallout 1-2 when they were a bunch of undiscernible pixels but now that looks nauseous to me.

Yeah, whoever did that mod should probably be in jail.

 

[kevm3]

Here is a long list of graphical mods:


FXAA Injector and Settings

FXAA Injector
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=131

- Allows you to adjust various shaders and the such to adjust the imagine to your liking.


Himmelsrand Custom Shader Suite
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=240

- Adjusts the colors in Skyrim for more contrast and saturation to remove the washed out look. You will need FXAA Injector installed.

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Character Graphics Mods
No More Blocky Faces
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=30

-This mod removes those annoying compression artifacts that makes noses and the such look blocky on characters. Definitely install this. Make sure you install this BEFORE you install Detailed Faces.


Detailed Faces
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=26

- This mod significantly increases the texture resolution on the faces. Definitely get this.


High Quality Eyes
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=498

- This mod increases the texture resolution of the eyes, making them look better.


Detailed Lips
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=689

- Increases the details on characters' lips.


Better Bodies
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=256

- This mod significantly improves the skin resolution on the bodies of characters.

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Shields, Armors, Clothes Retextures

A higher quality of shields - New textures
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=225

- This mod significantly upgrades the texture quality of some of the shields in the game.


Armor Improvement
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=106

- This mod upgrades some of the armors in the game. Get this.


Clothes Improvement
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=113

- This mod upgrades some of the clothes in the game. Download this as well.


Ebony Tweaks
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=524

- This mod makes the Ebony Armor look better. Definitely get this.

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City Retextures

HD Furniture
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=238

- Improves the look of furniture of "Breezehome" in Whiterun.


Skyrim 2k
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=607

- A project to upgrade the textures in Skyrim. Haven't tried it out yet, but it looks like a project to watch.

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Landscape Retextures/Atmospheric Effects
Better Landscape Textures
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=679

- I haven't tried this one out yet, but I like where it's going. The only thing I don't like is the snow so far. You can see a tiling effect with it. This is definitely one to keep a look-out on.


Snow HQ
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=743

- This snow looks a nice deal better than the snow in the pack above, so if you install the above file, make sure you install this AFTERWARDS so that this is the snow texture used.


Enhanced Night Skyrim
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=85

- Improves the stars with a much higher resolution texture.


Realistic Smoke and Embers
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=836

- Improves the smoke and ember effects in the game.



Better Water
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=711

- I've yet to try this one, but the water looks amazing from the videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOmQd...eo&playnext=11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Tb9...eo&playnext=10


Vurt's Skyrim Flora Overhal
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=141

- Use this to significantly improve the resolution of some of the trees in the game. This is definitely one to look out for. Vurt's work on the flora of Morrowind was significant. Here is an example of his Morrowind work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQC9ZiQlA-I. Keep in mind Morrowind was released in 2002. Here is a stock Morrowind for comparison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peY7s2fN18Y&feature=related.


Nicer Snowflakes
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=296

- This is one to watch for. It looks a bit unrealistic at the moment with the snowflakes being too defined, but I'm sure as the mod progresses, it will be much better.


Enhanced Galaxies
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=565

- Improves the look of the galaxy cluster in the game.


The Dragon Moons
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=367

- Improves the resolution of the moons in the game.


Trees LOD with Shadows
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=194

- Enables shadowing on trees in the distance.

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Misc.

Better Blood Splatters
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=727

- Improves the look of blood in the game.


Delicious Skyrim
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=315

- A mod that attempts to update the texture on the food items in the game.


High Quality Food and Ingredients
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=280

- Another retexture of the food and other items in the game. Right now, this seems to be the better one, although they are not texturing the same items at the moment.


Improved Torches
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=534

- Removes the compression artifacts from torches.


Ruins Door Remap
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=408

- Slightly improves the look of doors in ruins.


Skyrim Sunglare
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=116

- Improves the sun glare in the game a nice bit.


Readable Roadsigns
http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=387

- Makes the road signs more readable.

 

[Grinchy]

Are there any HD 4850 users who are using the Skyrim Better Performance mod? I went through the 600 comments at the site and only 3 ppl mentioned the 4850 specifically. One guy said it was a big improvement while the other 2 said they lost performance. I can get high settings at 1080p already, so I'm not dying to mess my game up with a broken mod which is why I'm asking around first on this one.

 

[Enco]

Skyrim Enhanced Shaders is out. It's the same creator who did it for Fallout New Vegas Enhanced Shaders. http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=822

Ooohhh shieeeeet!

http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/822-3-1321820437.jpg

Amazing change.

 

[Corky]

Here is a long list of graphical mods:
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Will there ever be any mod-packs or compilations or something, where you only need to install a pack instead of 90 million individual mods for eyebrows, lips, and wrinkled sphincters?

 

[Dennis]

Skyrim Enhanced Shaders is out. It's the same creator who did it for Fallout New Vegas Enhanced Shaders. http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=822

I installed it and here is a comparison:

Vanilla




Enhanced Shaders (default settings)

 

[Kyaw]

Skyrim Enhanced Shaders is out. It's the same creator who did it for Fallout New Vegas Enhanced Shaders. http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=822

Lol, that pretty much makes FXAA Injector pointless.

This provides much nicer looking results. Can't wait to get my hands on it and tweak stuff again.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

I installed it and here is a comparison:

Vanilla




Enhanced Shaders (default settings)

Looks much less winter-y, tbh.

 

[REV 09]

real talk, the realistic fire mod is one of the biggest differences yet. jesus, it looks amazing. seriously stunning in motion.

 

[Dmax3901]

So what's your verdict Dennis?

 

[BoobPhysics101]

Just you wait till the Creation Kit is released.

Minds will be blown. Hours will be wasted.

Think about this: As of now, 11/20, 9 days after release, I have (already) 163MB of high-res textures/stuff in my game folder.

When the Creation Kit releases, I expect that to bloom to a solid 2-3 GB within 4-6 weeks of release. Cannot fucking wait.

 

[subversus]

Yeah, whoever did that mod should probably be in jail.

on a death row!

 

[RukusProvider]

I installed it and here is a comparison:

Vanilla




Enhanced Shaders (default settings)

I think the orginial looks more natural. The 2nd pic has contrast issues and over saturation, to me.

 

[subversus]

I installed it and here is a comparison:

Vanilla




Enhanced Shaders (default settings)

it seems that he just increased contrast and that is all.

 

[Enco]

Think about this: As of now, 11/20, 9 days after release, I have (already) 163MB of high-res textures/stuff in my game folder.

When the Creation Kit releases, I expect that to bloom to a solid 2-3 GB within 4-6 weeks of release. Cannot fucking wait.

Fuck, not just the graphics. Imagine all the missions, areas and houses etc. I'm not joking when I say I won't be buying any game for many many months. Gaming bliss.

 

[Gareth Bale]

How do you guys keep track of what mods you've installed and how to uninstall them, say if a better mod comes along?

 

[kevm3]

How do you guys keep track of what mods you've installed and how to uninstall them, say if a better mod comes along?

Use the Nexus Mod Manager at skyrim nexus. You put all of your mods in the same folder and just double click them in Nexus Mod Manager to enable or disable them.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

How do you guys keep track of what mods you've installed and how to uninstall them, say if a better mod comes along?

Keep all the readmes.

 

[leng jai]

After I installed the enhanced shader mod the whites are completely fucked. Menu and UI looks horrid.

 

[Dennis]

Vanilla




Enhanced Shaders (Ultra High Quality HLSL sharpening shader algorithm)

 

[Confidence Man]

Nothing you couldn't achieve with the methods already out.

 

[Enco]

Default shader.

I know, image quality sucks (I used Steam) but it still looks jaw dropping.

Not sure if the better shaders made a difference but with them, the enhanced sky at night seriously made my jaw drop. It was so unbelievably beautiful. The twinkling stars... it was... WOOWOWWWW.

 

[Dennis]

Vanilla




Enhanced Shaders (Ultra High Quality HLSL sharpening shader algorithm)

 

[XANDER CAGE]

No foliage should be that green outside of Isla Nublar.

 

[kiunchbb]

Fuck, not just the graphics. Imagine all the missions, areas and houses etc. I'm not joking when I say I won't be buying any game for many many months. Gaming bliss.

My comp can barely run Skyrim in Med setting, with the mods I will need new PC -.-

 

[leng jai]

Actually the screwed up whites are only during the night time. Are you getting the same thing Dennis?

 

[Enco]

My comp can barely run Skyrim in Med setting, with the mods I will need new PC -.-

Do it.

An investment in your future (of gaming and being unproductive).

 

[cartoon_soldier]

Do these graphical mods make us take a performance hit?

 

[Dennis]

Actually the screwed up whites are only during the night time. Are you getting the same thing Dennis?

No.


Vanilla





Enhanced Shaders (Ultra High Quality HLSL sharpening shader algorithm)

 

[Enco]

Do these graphical mods make us take a performance hit?

The enhanced shaders do a bit for me (580 factory OC).

Nothing else does though.

My steam overlay is all white when using the enhanced shaders. Anyone else get this?

edit: I feel for you console gamers

 

[REV 09]

How do you guys keep track of what mods you've installed and how to uninstall them, say if a better mod comes along?

i just bookmark the page of each mod so that i can go back and find the instructions if needed.

 

[Gareth Bale]

i just bookmark the page of each mod so that i can go back and find the instructions if needed.

Sounds good. Thanks for the other suggestions as well.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

I think i take a performance hit when i use the FXAA injector. (1.3) is that normal?

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

lol, whoever made the fire effect needs to be fired.

 

[Enco]

Sounds good. Thanks for the other suggestions as well.

Just make a list in word or notepad or whatever (with the URLs).

It's easy for the most part anyway. They're all (mostly) in the Data folder and u can just spot what you don't want using file names. I'm using my above post with recommended mods as a bookmark.

 

[Enco]

This is going to be a brilliant mod when done.

 

[Durante]

i just bookmark the page of each mod so that i can go back and find the instructions if needed.

I did that with Oblivion at first but it gets really cumbersome when you have tons of mods, particularly the manual uninstalling. For Skyrim, I'm trying to use the mod manager exclusively from the start, so that I can check for updates and uninstall automatically.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

guys does hyperthreading make a difference for this game? I have it disabled right now due to BF3 stutter.

 

[goodfella]

The new mod manager is amazing!

Here is a tutorial

You even download the mods through the manager.

 

[ShinNL]

Vanilla




Enhanced Shaders (Ultra High Quality HLSL sharpening shader algorithm)

I don't understand why the mod is called Enhanced Shaders, I only see saturation and color differences, the shaders seem exactly the same.

 

[Dice]

Shaders are not Shadows