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Released for the PC on November 11, 2011, '''''Skyrim''''' is the fifth installment in Bethesda Game Studios' ''Elder Scrolls'' series. On February 1, 2012, the highly-anticipated ''Skyrim Workshop'' was released by Bethesda and Valve, once more allowing anyone to create customized mods and patches for the game. | Released for the PC on November 11, 2011, '''''Skyrim''''' is the fifth installment in Bethesda Game Studios' ''Elder Scrolls'' series. On February 1, 2012, the highly-anticipated ''Skyrim Workshop'' was released by Bethesda and Valve, once more allowing anyone to create customized mods and patches for the game. | ||
Though the PC version of the game has received wide praise, the game is not without its (sometimes crippling) bugs. Fortunately, this is where playing the PC version has its advantages, allowing players to quickly implement fixes without having to wait for official releases from Bethesda. | Though the PC version of the game has received wide praise, the game is not without its (sometimes crippling) bugs. Fortunately, this is where playing the PC version has its advantages, allowing players to quickly implement fixes without having to wait for official releases from Bethesda. | ||
| − | == Known Issues == | + | == System Requirements == |
| + | {{SysReq | ||
| + | |minOS = Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit) | ||
| + | |minproc = Dual Core 2.0 GHz | ||
| + | |recproc = Quad Core Intel or AMD | ||
| + | |minmem = 2 GB | ||
| + | |recmem = 4 GB | ||
| + | |minHD = 6 GB free space | ||
| + | |minGPU1 = DirectX 9.0C compliant | ||
| + | |minGPU2 = 512 MB of VRAM (Official) | ||
| + | |minGPU3 = 256 MB of VRAM (Tested, unofficial) | ||
| + | |recGPU1 = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or higher | ||
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4890 or higher | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX compatible sound card | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | === Known Issues === | ||
* '''Kill the bandit leader located at Nilhem (No Bandits)''' | * '''Kill the bandit leader located at Nilhem (No Bandits)''' | ||
**'''Solution''' - It is possible to have this quest added to your Journal before it is possible to trigger the appearance of the bandits. In order to start the quest you must locate the man Telrav with the broken cart, and escort him to Nilheim where the bandits will reveal themselves. Telrav is located just after the short stone bridge over the river near the Nilheim tower and "guard" encampment. | **'''Solution''' - It is possible to have this quest added to your Journal before it is possible to trigger the appearance of the bandits. In order to start the quest you must locate the man Telrav with the broken cart, and escort him to Nilheim where the bandits will reveal themselves. Telrav is located just after the short stone bridge over the river near the Nilheim tower and "guard" encampment. | ||
| − | == General Crash Advice == | + | === General Crash Advice === |
#* First, verify whether the computer is stable. | #* First, verify whether the computer is stable. | ||
#* For Steam versions, verify the integrity of the data files. Crashes and graphical corruption are often caused by disk corruption. | #* For Steam versions, verify the integrity of the data files. Crashes and graphical corruption are often caused by disk corruption. | ||
#* Also try deactivating recently installed mods. | #* Also try deactivating recently installed mods. | ||
| − | == Official Updates == | + | === Official Updates === |
As of February 1, 2012, the latest update for the PC version is 1.4. | As of February 1, 2012, the latest update for the PC version is 1.4. | ||
| − | == Mod Information == | + | === Mod Information === |
*[http://store.steampowered.com/app/202485/ Official High Resolution Texture Pack] | *[http://store.steampowered.com/app/202485/ Official High Resolution Texture Pack] | ||
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| + | *[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3863 SkyUI] (Requires use of the [http://skse.silverlock.org/ Skyrim Script Extender]) | ||
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| + | Skyrim, like many of Bethesda Game Studios' games, enjoys a prolific modding scene. Mods are usually uploaded to central hubs like [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/ Skyrim Nexus] or [http://planetelderscrolls.ign.com/ Planet Elder Scrolls], where they can be downloaded easily and free of charge by users. Skyrim also marked a turning point in game modding, as it is the first ever game to utilise the Steam Workshop for public mod releases. Users can subscribe to mods through the Workshop and have them automatically delivered and updated by using the game's launcher. | ||
New and existing mods for Skyrim are being added and updated frequently. [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/content/modmanager/ Nexus Mod Manager] is an easy to use, free tool produced by NexusMods.com. Download any mods you want and manage, install, and uninstall with a one-click user friendly GUI. If any particular mod doesn't work correctly with your install, simply close the game, open Nexus Mod Manager again and deactivate the failing mod. Some mods do not work 100% with others and may cause the game to crash or not load at all. | New and existing mods for Skyrim are being added and updated frequently. [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/content/modmanager/ Nexus Mod Manager] is an easy to use, free tool produced by NexusMods.com. Download any mods you want and manage, install, and uninstall with a one-click user friendly GUI. If any particular mod doesn't work correctly with your install, simply close the game, open Nexus Mod Manager again and deactivate the failing mod. Some mods do not work 100% with others and may cause the game to crash or not load at all. | ||
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As of 7th of February players got their hands on Creation Kit which is the same program Bethesda Softworks used to make The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. You can install Creation Kit by opening up your Steam program, selecting view from upper left corner and then choosing tools from the drop-down list. Double click Creation Kit when you have found it from the tools list. | As of 7th of February players got their hands on Creation Kit which is the same program Bethesda Softworks used to make The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. You can install Creation Kit by opening up your Steam program, selecting view from upper left corner and then choosing tools from the drop-down list. Double click Creation Kit when you have found it from the tools list. | ||
| − | ==Save File Location== | + | == Save File Location == |
''%user%\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves'' | ''%user%\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves'' | ||
The game also creates a back up of the latest auto-saves and quick-saves. It is possible to convert saves from a 360 game over to PC, and vice versa following [http://null-byte.wonderhowto.com/blog/copy-convert-your-skyrim-game-save-from-xbox-360-your-pc-0132217/ this guide] | The game also creates a back up of the latest auto-saves and quick-saves. It is possible to convert saves from a 360 game over to PC, and vice versa following [http://null-byte.wonderhowto.com/blog/copy-convert-your-skyrim-game-save-from-xbox-360-your-pc-0132217/ this guide] | ||
| − | ==Custom Resolutions== | + | == Custom Resolutions == |
The game launcher does not allow the player to select some resolutions which might be preferred, such as 640x480 for players on lower end machines. The resolution can be selected by modifying the "skyrimprefs.ini" file and changing the following lines: | The game launcher does not allow the player to select some resolutions which might be preferred, such as 640x480 for players on lower end machines. The resolution can be selected by modifying the "skyrimprefs.ini" file and changing the following lines: | ||
iSize W=1920 | iSize W=1920 | ||
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Where 1920 and 1080 might be some other numbers to the resolution you desire to play at [http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120118080040AAZVDZb]. | Where 1920 and 1080 might be some other numbers to the resolution you desire to play at [http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120118080040AAZVDZb]. | ||
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| + | [http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages: Skyrim] | ||
| − | + | [http://elderscrolls.wikia.com The Elder Scrolls Wiki] | |
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[[Category: Game]][[Category: RPG]] | [[Category: Game]][[Category: RPG]] | ||
Revision as of 14:53, 20 February 2012
Released for the PC on November 11, 2011, Skyrim is the fifth installment in Bethesda Game Studios' Elder Scrolls series. On February 1, 2012, the highly-anticipated Skyrim Workshop was released by Bethesda and Valve, once more allowing anyone to create customized mods and patches for the game.
Though the PC version of the game has received wide praise, the game is not without its (sometimes crippling) bugs. Fortunately, this is where playing the PC version has its advantages, allowing players to quickly implement fixes without having to wait for official releases from Bethesda.
System Requirements
Known Issues
- Kill the bandit leader located at Nilhem (No Bandits)
- Solution - It is possible to have this quest added to your Journal before it is possible to trigger the appearance of the bandits. In order to start the quest you must locate the man Telrav with the broken cart, and escort him to Nilheim where the bandits will reveal themselves. Telrav is located just after the short stone bridge over the river near the Nilheim tower and "guard" encampment.
General Crash Advice
- First, verify whether the computer is stable.
- For Steam versions, verify the integrity of the data files. Crashes and graphical corruption are often caused by disk corruption.
- Also try deactivating recently installed mods.
Official Updates
As of February 1, 2012, the latest update for the PC version is 1.4.
Mod Information
- SkyUI (Requires use of the Skyrim Script Extender)
Skyrim, like many of Bethesda Game Studios' games, enjoys a prolific modding scene. Mods are usually uploaded to central hubs like Skyrim Nexus or Planet Elder Scrolls, where they can be downloaded easily and free of charge by users. Skyrim also marked a turning point in game modding, as it is the first ever game to utilise the Steam Workshop for public mod releases. Users can subscribe to mods through the Workshop and have them automatically delivered and updated by using the game's launcher.
New and existing mods for Skyrim are being added and updated frequently. Nexus Mod Manager is an easy to use, free tool produced by NexusMods.com. Download any mods you want and manage, install, and uninstall with a one-click user friendly GUI. If any particular mod doesn't work correctly with your install, simply close the game, open Nexus Mod Manager again and deactivate the failing mod. Some mods do not work 100% with others and may cause the game to crash or not load at all. Also using Steam Workshop to get mods is highly recommended as you can choose any mod you want and next time you play Skyrim through Steam, it installs the chosen mods. As of 7th of February players got their hands on Creation Kit which is the same program Bethesda Softworks used to make The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. You can install Creation Kit by opening up your Steam program, selecting view from upper left corner and then choosing tools from the drop-down list. Double click Creation Kit when you have found it from the tools list.
Save File Location
%user%\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves
The game also creates a back up of the latest auto-saves and quick-saves. It is possible to convert saves from a 360 game over to PC, and vice versa following this guide
Custom Resolutions
The game launcher does not allow the player to select some resolutions which might be preferred, such as 640x480 for players on lower end machines. The resolution can be selected by modifying the "skyrimprefs.ini" file and changing the following lines:
iSize W=1920 iSize H=1080
Where 1920 and 1080 might be some other numbers to the resolution you desire to play at [1].