I’m happy with how much STEP improves the game and looks.

Going the STEP route takes some commitment as you will take many hours to set up your PC, read up and install mods and utilities. While it is possible to port over an existing character, I decided start from scratch (as recommended by STEP) to prevent errors in the game. I am currently using around 80 mods from STEP. Be sure to always go to the STEP main page to get the latest guide. Do note that the links in the article are linking back to an older version of STEP. At the end of the article, Derocher also recommends two additional mods to install along with STEP.

This article by Joshua Derocher explains STEP in more layman terms think of it as a guide to the STEP guide. STEP is massive and even though the wiki provide detailed instructions, it can be a bit intimidating to a beginner. Currently, STEP lists over 200 mods and you can install all of them if your PC can handle it or you can pick and choose which ones you want. STEP tries to stay as close to the vanilla Skyrim as possible while improving graphics and fixing game-play mechanics, so nothing lore-breaking or outrageous. STEP is a comprehensive guide to installing the best mods, tweaks and settings to enhance your gaming experience in Skyrim. Skyrim Total Enhancement Project (STEP) Click to see the full-size image

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