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|title = The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | |title = The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | ||
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{{--}} '''Changing the values in this tweak may corrupt your save files, cause performance issues, or make your game client unstable, even on high end systems.''' | {{--}} '''Changing the values in this tweak may corrupt your save files, cause performance issues, or make your game client unstable, even on high end systems.''' | ||
{{ii}} Back up your save files before applying the following tweak. | {{ii}} Back up your save files before applying the following tweak. | ||
− | + | # Go to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Skyrim\</code> | |
− | + | # Open '''Skyrim.ini'''. Navigate to the '''[General]''' section. | |
− | + | # Add the following line at the end of the section: <pre>uGridsToLoad=#</pre> | |
− | + | # Save the file. | |
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− | <pre>uGridsToLoad=#</pre> | ||
{{ii}} Change '''#''' to an odd number (3, 7, 9, 11). The default, stable value is 5. | {{ii}} Change '''#''' to an odd number (3, 7, 9, 11). The default, stable value is 5. | ||
{{ii}} High values increase full-resolution rendering distance. Low values do the opposite. | {{ii}} High values increase full-resolution rendering distance. Low values do the opposite. | ||
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'''If you find your game to be unstable then you can revert uGrids back to its default settings.''' | '''If you find your game to be unstable then you can revert uGrids back to its default settings.''' | ||
− | + | # Start Skyrim and load your save file. | |
− | + | # Alt-tab from your game and open <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Skyrim.ini</code>. | |
− | + | # Set <code>uGridsToLoad=5</code> and <code>uExterior Cell Buffer=36</code> and save. | |
− | + | # Alt-tab back to Skyrim and open the console with <code>`</code> and type in <code>refreshini</code>. | |
− | + | # Save your game. | |
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{{ii}} You can import/export saved games from/to XBOX360 by following [http://null-byte.wonderhowto.com/blog/copy-convert-your-skyrim-game-save-from-xbox-360-your-pc-0132217/ this guide]. | {{ii}} You can import/export saved games from/to XBOX360 by following [http://null-byte.wonderhowto.com/blog/copy-convert-your-skyrim-game-save-from-xbox-360-your-pc-0132217/ this guide]. | ||
− | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== | + | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === |
− | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing| | + | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing |
− | + | |steam_cloud =true | |
− | + | |steam_cloud_notes = | |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin_notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay_notes = | ||
+ | |gamesave_manager =true | ||
+ | |gamesave_manager_notes = | ||
+ | |gamestow =true | ||
+ | |gamestow_notes = | ||
+ | |synctocloud = | ||
+ | |synctocloud_notes = | ||
+ | |square_enix = | ||
+ | |square_enix_notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This method requires a 3rd party application extension. | {{ii}} This method requires a 3rd party application extension. | ||
{{ii}} This method should only be used if you have screen tearing and/or jittery mouse movements. | {{ii}} This method should only be used if you have screen tearing and/or jittery mouse movements. | ||
− | + | # Download the main file from the [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/34 FPS Limiter mod] | |
− | + | # Extract the file you downloaded to Skyrim's main folder - <code>Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\</code> | |
− | + | # Open '''antilag.cfg''' in Skyrim's main folder with Notepad. | |
− | + | # Change the FPS in <code>FPSlimit=30</code> to an FPS that your computer can handle. | |
− | + | # Save the file, and Skyrim should now have little-to-no screen tearing and smoother mouse movements. | |
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===Blurry Text/Font=== | ===Blurry Text/Font=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | Using either Catalyst Control Center or Nvidia Control Panel | + | # Using either Catalyst Control Center or Nvidia Control Panel |
− | Add the TESV.exe (located in your Skyrim folder within Common files to your 3D applications, ignore any message about how AMD has already made a profile and Turn off 'Morphological Filtering' | + | # Add the <code>TESV.exe</code> (located in your Skyrim folder within Common files to your 3D applications, ignore any message about how AMD has already made a profile and Turn off 'Morphological Filtering' |
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{{Fixbox/fix|link=false| Using a custom resolution.<ref>http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120118080040AAZVDZb</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|link=false| Using a custom resolution.<ref>http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120118080040AAZVDZb</ref>}} | ||
− | + | # Go to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Skyrim\</code> | |
− | + | # Open '''SkyrimPrefs.ini'''. Navigate to the '''[Display]''' section. | |
− | + | # Find the following values: <pre>iSize H= iSize W=</pre> | |
− | + | # Change <code>iSize H=</code> to your desired vertical resolution. (e.g., <code>iSize H=1080</code>). | |
− | + | # Change <code>iSize W=</code> to your desired horizontal resolution (e.g., <code>iSize W=1920</code>). | |
− | <pre>iSize H= | + | # Save the file. |
− | iSize W=</pre> | ||
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{{ii}} This fix is relevant if the laptop meets the game's [[#System Requirements|System Requirements]] but stutters even on the lowest settings. | {{ii}} This fix is relevant if the laptop meets the game's [[#System Requirements|System Requirements]] but stutters even on the lowest settings. | ||
{{ii}} This method is only relevant on Windows 7. | {{ii}} This method is only relevant on Windows 7. | ||
− | + | # Open the start menu. | |
− | + | # Type in '''edit plan''' and press Enter. | |
− | + | # Click on '''Change advanced power settings'''. | |
− | + | # Expand '''Processor power management'''. | |
− | + | # Expand '''Maximum processor state'''. | |
− | + | # Change the value to <code>90%</code> | |
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===Crash on Launcher or Crash when Starting Skyrim=== | ===Crash on Launcher or Crash when Starting Skyrim=== | ||
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− | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Crash on Launcher or Crash when Starting Skyrim}} | |
− | + | # Navigate to your <code>Steamapps\common\skyrim</code> and open the Skyrim folder in there. | |
+ | # The file you're looking for is called <code>SkyrimPrefs.ini</code>. delete it and this should be fixed. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If it crashed with the error message "Application Load Error P:0000065432", restart Steam. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Stuttering in first person=== | ===Stuttering in first person=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= |
Revision as of 16:13, 16 June 2013
Key points
- Major bugs and performance issues fixed by official patches.
- Extensive modding community, including Steam Workshop integration.
- Minor bugs not fixed officially, but fixed by third-party.
General information
- Bethesda Forums, Skyrim
- Steam Community, Skyrim
- Reddit, Skyrim
- Tweakguides/Geforce, Skyrim
- WSGF, Skyrim
Availability
- All versions require Steam, including both retail and digital distribution.
Improvements
Unofficial patches
- Unofficial Skyrim Patch
- Unofficial Dawnguard Patch
- Unofficial Hearthfire Patch
- Unofficial Dragonborn Patch
Utilities
- TES5Edit - Used for merging patches and cleaning plugins and master files
Modifications
- Some mods are incompatible with other similar mods. Read about compatibility before installing multiple mods.
- Steam Workshop, Skyrim; official host included with Skyrim. Subscribed mods are automatically installed and updated (.
- Nexus Mods, Skyrim; third-party host. Maintains Nexus Mod Manager and/or mod files for manual installation.
- SKSE, third-party code. Required by many mods. Enables advanced scripting capabilities.
- SkyUI, advanced menu interface. Optimized for keyboard and mouse control, supports advanced sorting, search, scaling. Requires SKSE.
- Categorized Favorites Menu, advanced "favorites" interface. Optimized for keyboard and mouse control, supports hotkey slots, sets, sorting, uses full screen. Requires SKSE.
- Stones of Berenziah Quest Markers
- BOSS, third-party pre-launcher. Resolves some mod incompatibilities.
- Wrye Bash, third-party mod manager. Resolves some mod incompatibilities and opens game settings for edits.
Skip Intro
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Enable multi-CPU
Follow this link and its instructions. Do not touch ANY files located in the steam folder, use only the Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini (or Skyim SkyrimPrefs if ".ini" is lacking) located in %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Skyrim\
unless told otherwise by a mod author.
Tweak rendering distance
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Enable shadows for trees and rocks
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- Setting bDrawLandShadows=1 may greatly increase the amount of shadow striping on the ground, even with mods such as Realistic Lighting Overhaul.
Game data
Save game location
- You can import/export saved games from/to XBOX360 by following this guide.
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Instructions |
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Vertical synchronization (V-sync)
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Removing screen tearing and Smoothing mouse movements
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
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Issues fixed
Instructions |
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Blurry Text/Font
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Using a non-standard screen resolution
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Game stutters when playing on a laptop
Instructions |
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Quiet audio
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Crash on Launcher or Crash when Starting Skyrim
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Stuttering in first person
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System requirements
- Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication.