Difference between revisions of "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}} | ||
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===Save game location=== | ===Save game location=== | ||
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− | {{Game Location Table/row|Steam|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Steam|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves}} |
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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]. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Changing maximum processor state}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Changing maximum processor state}} | ||
− | {{ii}} This fix is relevant if the laptop meets the game's [[#System | + | {{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 | + | # Open the Start menu. |
# Type in '''edit plan''' and press Enter. | # Type in '''edit plan''' and press Enter. | ||
# Click on '''Change advanced power settings'''. | # Click on '''Change advanced power settings'''. | ||
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{{ii}} This method does not work on Windows XP. | {{ii}} This method does not work on Windows XP. | ||
{{--}} This method slightly reduces sound quality. | {{--}} This method slightly reduces sound quality. | ||
− | # Open the Start | + | # Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>mmsys.cpl</code> and press Enter. |
# Open the Default Device (marked with a tick [[File:Tick.png|16px|link=]]). | # Open the Default Device (marked with a tick [[File:Tick.png|16px|link=]]). | ||
# Go to the Enhancements tab. | # Go to the Enhancements tab. | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
|minOS = Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit) | |minOS = Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit) |
Revision as of 05:03, 20 August 2013
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Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Creation | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 11, 2011 |
Key points
- 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 videos
Instructions |
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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.
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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Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
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Removing screen tearing and smoothing mouse movements
Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Issues fixed
General troubleshooting
Instructions |
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Blurry text/font
Instructions |
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Game stutters when playing on a laptop
Instructions |
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Quiet audio
Instructions |
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Crash on launcher or starting game
Instructions |
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Stuttering in first person
Instructions |
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Other information
Tweak rendering distance
Instructions |
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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.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit) | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compliant with 512MB RAM | DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon 4890 or higher) |
- Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication.
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- Games
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- Missing section (Availability)
- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
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- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)