Merge pull request #470 from foreverphoenix/sss-dev

Update to SSS 5.0.0 Alpha 2

content/skyrim-se/sss/builds/bosmer-mage.md

@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ This greatly helps you in your goal of getting every drop of benefit from alchem
 
 <details>
 
-Ultimately you'll snatch all the power you can here, but your initial focus depends on your priorities and playstyle.
+Gaining perk points here means spending more time in your Vampire Lord form. Your initial focus will depend on whether you just want to dabble or continue spending time as a Vampire Lord.
 
 #### Vampire Perks: Blood Mage
 
@@ -223,16 +223,17 @@ Ultimately you'll snatch all the power you can here, but your initial focus depe
 * **Ancient Thirst 2:** Spells that absorb Health are 50% stronger.
 * **Dread Harvest 2:** Spells that absorb Health are 100% stronger against targets who fall below half Health.
 
-#### Vampire Perks: Chaos Mage
+#### Vampire Perks: Vampire Lord of Chaos
 
-*Gain access to special Destruction spells and the extra Magicka resources to utilize them as a Vampire Lord.*
+*Embrace the transformation to gain access to special Destruction spells and the extra Magicka resources to utilize them.*
 
 * **Nightwalker 1:** You deal 25% extra damage as a Vampire Lord.
 * **Underworld Lineage 1:** As a Vampire Lord, you can cast the spells Frozen Wind and Lightning Flood.
 * **Nightwalker 2:** You deal 50% extra damage as a Vampire Lord.
 * **Unearthly Will:** As a Vampire Lord, your Health and Magicka are increased by 100.
 * **Potent Blood:** As a Vampire Lord, your Magicka Regeneration is increased by 100%.
 * **Power of the Grave:** As a Vampire Lord, your spells cost 25% less Magicka.
+* And continue through the rest of the tree...
 
 </details>
 

content/skyrim-se/sss/changelog.md

@@ -7,6 +7,64 @@ description: >
 ---
 
 
+## Release 5.0.0a2
+
+Issues fixed since last Alpha:
+- Starting the game with a controller plugged in should no longer crash the game. Nor should plugging one in after launching the game. However, you can't switch between KB&M and Controller at will anymore.
+- Ultrawide options (21:9 and 32:9) are actually supported this time. Instructions on the Installation page have been updated to let people know what to do.
+- The Abandoned Shack has all of its walls once again. It shouldn't have been *that* abandoned.
+- DynDOLOD now uses the more stable DLL version. This results in a larger output file but should result in far, far fewer crashes when loading saves.
+
+**This update is save-safe with 5.0.0a.** Just make sure to save indoors where DynDOLOD isn't active due to the new outputs.
+
+<details>
+
+##### Controls
+- Removed Auto Input Switch
+- Removed Modern Toggle Walk-Run Fix
+- Added Cobb Controlmap Fix
+- Modified Cobb Controlmap Fix to include Modern Toggle Walk-Run Fix changes
+
+##### (Optional) Widescreen Support
+- Added Convenient Dialogue UI - 21x9 Aspect Ratio Support
+- Added Convenient Dialogue UI - 32x9 Aspect Ratio Support
+
+##### LOD Resources
+- Removed DynDOLOD - NG
+- Added DynDOLOD - DLL
+- Added DynDOLOD - Scripts
+
+##### Misc Structures
+- Removed Skyrim 3D Signs
+- Removed Skyrim 3D Signs - Navigation Fix
+- Removed Skyrim 3D Signs - Missing Generic Signs Patch
+- Removed A Blacksmith Sign
+- Added Skyking Signs
+
+##### Valuable Objects
+- Added Stacks of Septims - 3D Coin Piles
+- Added Ancient Imperial Septims - Stacks of Septims Patch
+
+##### Immersion
+- Added C.O.I.N. - Stacks of Septims Patch
+
+##### Cities of the North
+- Removed COTN - Winterhold - Skyrim 3D Signs Patch
+
+#### Updates
+- Updated Object Categorization Framework to 5.2
+- Updated powerofthree's Tweaks to 1.9.2
+- Updated DALC Fix Preset to 2.2
+- Updated Fires and Embers Clipping Fix to 2.7
+- Updated Blade and Blunt - A Combat Overhaul to 3.5
+- Updated NPC Animation Remix to 1.8.2
+
+#### Outputs
+
+- Regenerated DynDOLOD (and Performance)
+
+</details>
+
 ## Release 5.0.0ɑ
 
 > 2024-03-03
@@ -40,6 +98,7 @@ Several mods have been reinstalled with different compatibility options or archi
 
 ##### Frameworks
 - Removed KiLoader for Skyrim
+- Added KreatE
 - Added Constructible Object Custom Keyword System NG
 - Added Object Categorization Framework
 - Added Item Property Manipulator
@@ -235,6 +294,7 @@ Several mods have been reinstalled with different compatibility options or archi
 - Added Window Shadows RT - Updated
 - Added WindowShadows - High Hrothgar Fixed Patch
 - Added Skyrim is Luminous
+- Added DALC Fix Preset
 
 ##### Fire & Candles
 - Removed WeldingMans Smelter with ENB Light
@@ -668,79 +728,81 @@ Several mods have been reinstalled with different compatibility options or archi
 ### Updates
 
 - Updated DynDOLOD to 3.00 Alpha-167
-- Updated Address Library for SKSE Plugins to 11.0 (12)
-- Updated PapyrusUtil to 4.6 (23)
-- Updated JContainers to 4.2.9 (25)
-- Updated Keyword Item Distributor to 3.2 (27)
-- Updated Sound Record Distributor to 1.5.1 (29)
-- Updated Scaleform Translation Plus Plus to 1.8 (35)
-- Updated Fuz Ro D-oh - Silent Voice to 2.5 (36)
-- Updated Constructible Object Custom Keyword System to 1.1 (41)
-- Updated Photo Mode to 1.3.0 (60)
-- Updated Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch to 4.3a (69)
-- Updated Navigator - Navmesh Fixes to 1.5.6 (72)
-- Updated Classic Sprinting Redone to 2.3.1 (86)
-- Updated Paired Animation Improvements to 1.0.2 (101)
-- Updated Open Animation Replacer to 2.1 (103)
-- Updated Glowing Mushroom Collision Fixes to 1.2.1 (146)
-- Updated Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes to 8.5.2 (171)
-- Updated Capture Warmer to 1.2 (200)
-- Updated Oxygen Meter 2 to 1.0.7 (250)
-- Updated DynDOLOD - NG to Alpha-15 (296)
-- Updated LOD Model Library for DynDOLOD to 1.4.3 (300)
-- Updated Markarth Fixed AF (FOMOD Update) (320)
-- Updated High Hrothgar Fixed to 1.07 (323)
-- Updated Skyland AIO to 4.32 (340)
-- Updated Skyland Bits and Bobs - A Clutter Overhaul to 1.9 (347)
-- Updated Particle Patch for ENB to 1.2.8 (371)
-- Updated Storm Lightning to 1.4.21 (393)
-- Updated Embers XD to 2.9.6 (417)
-- Updated Water In Wells - Mesh-only Animated Wells to 0.8 (485)
-- Updated Rally's Solstheim Plants to 1.2 (580)
-- Updated Spice Of Life - Orc Longhouses - FYX 3D Patches to 2.0 (663)
-- Updated Rally's Crates to 1.3 (679)
-- Updated Rally's Market Stalls to 1.3 (682)
-- Updated Pillows - Xtudo HD Version to 3.1 (697)
-- Updated Rally's Bees and More to 1.5 (852)
-- Updated Glass Armors and Weapons Retexture to 2.1 (909)
-- Updated Mysticism - A Magic Overhaul to 2.4.1 (995)
-- Updated Mundus - A Standing Stone Overhaul to 1.12.2 (1000)
-- Updated Mundus - A Standing Stone Overhaul - USSEP Patch to 1.12.2 (1001)
-- Updated Aetherius - A Race Overhaul to 2.12.1 (1002)
-- Updated Aetherius - Starting Spells Addon to 2.12.1 (1003)
-- Updated Aetherius - NPC Spell Absorption Addon to 2.12.1 (1004)
-- Updated Scion - A Vampire Overhaul to 2.2.2 (1007)
-- Updated Stormcrown - A Shout Overhaul to 1.1.16 (1012)
-- Updated Artificer - An Artifact Overhaul to 1.0.11 (1027)
-- Updated Artificer - USSEP Patch to 1.0.2 (1028)
-- Updated Alchemy Plus to 1.1 (1052)
-- Updated Guard Dialogue Overhaul to 3.0 (1095)
-- Updated Narrative Gameplay Consistent Dialogue Tweaks to 1.9.5 (1108)
-- Updated Brawl Lines Expansion Patch - NGCDT Patch to 1.9.4 (1109)
-- Updated Blade and Blunt - A Combat Overhaul to 3.4.2 (1148)
-- Updated Lawless - A Bandit Overhaul to 2.1 (1173)
-- Updated Lawless - SimonRim Patch to 2.1 (1175)
-- Updated Lawless - Expanded Enemy Coverage Addon to 2.1 (1176)
-- Updated Lawless - Patch Collection to 2.1 (1177)
-- Updated C.O.I.N. - Coins of Interesting Natures to 2.1.3.2 (1253)
-- Updated Immersive Display Overhaul to 1.31 (1273)
-- Updated XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended to 5.06 (1341)
-- Updated Survival Mode Improved to 1.5.2 (1372)
-- Updated Kynareth Replaces Talos - Civil War Consequence to 2.0.1 (1445)
-- Updated Seasons of Skyrim to 1.8.2 (1438)
-- Updated Turn of the Seasons to 1.0.7.3 (1446)
-- Updated Seasonal Landscapes - Additions to 1.8.2 (1457)
-- Updated Extended Cut Saints and Seducers - Mysticism Rebalance to 2.1 (1469)
-- Updated The Heart of Dibella - Quest Expansion to 1.03 (1498)
-- Updated Hand to Hand - An Adamant Addon to 1.5.8 (1511)
-- Updated Pilgrim - A Religion Overhaul to 1.2.2 (1517)
-- Updated East Empire Company Armor to 2.0.1 (1543)
-- Updated Lepidoptera - Apothecary Patch to 1.2.2 (1573)
-- Updated Gesture Animation Remix to 2.1.1 (1582)
-- Updated NPC Animation Remix to 1.8.1 (1583)
-- Updated Immersive Equipping Animations to 2.02 (1629)
-
-- Updated Kryptopyr's Patch Hub mods to 4.0.4 (1177+)
+- Updated Address Library for SKSE Plugins to 11.0
+- Updated PapyrusUtil to 4.6
+- Updated JContainers to 4.2.9
+- Updated Keyword Item Distributor to 3.3
+- Updated Sound Record Distributor to 1.5.1
+- Updated Scaleform Translation Plus Plus to 1.8
+- Updated Fuz Ro D-oh - Silent Voice to 2.5
+- Updated Constructible Object Custom Keyword System to 1.1
+- Updated Photo Mode to 1.3.0
+- Updated powerofthree's Tweaks to 1.9.1
+- Updated Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch to 4.3a
+- Updated Navigator - Navmesh Fixes to 1.5.6
+- Updated Classic Sprinting Redone to 2.3.1
+- Updated Paired Animation Improvements to 1.0.2
+- Updated Open Animation Replacer to 2.1
+- Updated Glowing Mushroom Collision Fixes to 1.2.1
+- Updated Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes to 8.5.2
+- Updated Capture Warmer to 1.2
+- Updated Oxygen Meter 2 to 1.0.7
+- Updated DynDOLOD - NG to Alpha-15
+- Updated LOD Model Library for DynDOLOD to 1.4.3
+- Updated Markarth Fixed AF (FOMOD Update)
+- Updated High Hrothgar Fixed to 1.07
+- Updated Skyland AIO to 4.32
+- Updated Skyland Bits and Bobs - A Clutter Overhaul to 1.9
+- Updated Particle Patch for ENB to 1.2.8
+- Updated Storm Lightning to 1.4.21
+- Updated Embers XD to 2.9.6
+- Updated Water In Wells - Mesh-only Animated Wells to 0.8
+- Updated Rally's Solstheim Plants to 1.2
+- Updated Spice Of Life - Orc Longhouses - FYX 3D Patches to 2.0
+- Updated Rally's Crates to 1.3
+- Updated Rally's Market Stalls to 1.3
+- Updated Pillows - Xtudo HD Version to 3.1
+- Updated Rally's Bees and More to 1.5
+- Updated Glass Armors and Weapons Retexture to 2.1
+- Updated Mysticism - A Magic Overhaul to 2.4.1
+- Updated Mundus - A Standing Stone Overhaul to 1.12.2
+- Updated Mundus - A Standing Stone Overhaul - USSEP Patch to 1.12.2
+- Updated Aetherius - A Race Overhaul to 2.12.1
+- Updated Aetherius - Starting Spells Addon to 2.12.1
+- Updated Aetherius - NPC Spell Absorption Addon to 2.12.1
+- Updated Scion - A Vampire Overhaul to 2.2.2
+- Updated Stormcrown - A Shout Overhaul to 1.1.16
+- Updated Artificer - An Artifact Overhaul to 1.0.11
+- Updated Artificer - USSEP Patch to 1.0.2
+- Updated Alchemy Plus to 1.1
+- Updated Guard Dialogue Overhaul to 3.0
+- Updated Narrative Gameplay Consistent Dialogue Tweaks to 1.9.5
+- Updated Brawl Lines Expansion Patch - NGCDT Patch to 1.9.4
+- Updated Blade and Blunt - A Combat Overhaul to 3.4.2
+- Updated Kryptopyr's Patch Hub mods to 4.0.4
+- Updated Lawless - A Bandit Overhaul to 2.1
+- Updated Lawless - SimonRim Patch to 2.1
+- Updated Lawless - Expanded Enemy Coverage Addon to 2.1
+- Updated Lawless - Patch Collection to 2.1
+- Updated C.O.I.N. - Coins of Interesting Natures to 2.1.3.2
+- Updated Immersive Display Overhaul to 1.31
+- Updated XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended to 5.06
+- Updated Survival Mode Improved to 1.5.2
+- Updated Kynareth Replaces Talos - Civil War Consequence to 2.0.1
+- Updated Seasons of Skyrim to 1.8.2
+- Updated Turn of the Seasons to 1.0.7.3
+- Updated Seasonal Landscapes - Additions to 1.8.2
+- Updated Extended Cut Saints and Seducers - Mysticism Rebalance to 2.1
+- Updated The Heart of Dibella - Quest Expansion to 1.03
+- Updated Hand to Hand - An Adamant Addon to 1.5.8
+- Updated Pilgrim - A Religion Overhaul to 1.2.2
+- Updated East Empire Company Armor to 2.0.1
+- Updated Lepidoptera - Apothecary Patch to 1.2.2
+- Updated Gesture Animation Remix to 2.1.1
+- Updated NPC Animation Remix to 1.8.1
+- Updated Immersive Equipping Animations to 2.02
+
+
 
 #### Outputs
 

content/skyrim-se/sss/gameplay-guide.md

@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Skyrim is a cold, northern environment and ignoring the elements will lead to yo
 - Avoid the obvious hazards. Snowstorms clearly mean freezing temperatures, as are lakes and rivers in snowy regions. Stay out of them.  
 - Purchasing or cooking hot soups and stews can warm you up as needed along your travels.  
 - Wearing clothes with a lot of coverage and/or fur will leave you warmer than other options. Conversely, metal armor is more susceptible to lower temperatures. Heavy armor users may want to carry a change of clothes for the road.
-- The winter months will be colder than the rest of the year. Factor that into your preparations.
+- The realm changes with each season, with the winter months being the coldest of the year. Factor that into your preparations.
 
 ### Other Notes
 
@@ -111,6 +111,7 @@ On top of that, enemies have been placed into tiers and you'll want to build you
 ### Followers
 
 It sounds like the deck is stacked against you, and in many ways it is. But you don't have to go it alone. Keep in mind the following changes when bringing a follower along:
+- NPCs, including followers, use ammo the same way you do. If your follower uses a bow, make sure to keep them supplied with arrows.
 - Followers and summoned/reanimated creatures are affected by the same difficulty modifiers as you, the player. This makes them much less effective at higher levels without compensating with better equipment.
 - Followers who run out of Health will be in a "downed" state for up to 2 minutes unless healed by Restoration magic. Enemies will ignore them in this state, redirecting their ire towards you. ([_STAYDOWN_](https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/41228))  
 - Mercenaries will charge more for their services based on factors such as their level. ([_Dynamic Mercenary Fees_](https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/45677))
@@ -144,13 +145,13 @@ The urge to explore is strong but try to fight it off in the early game. There i
 
 #### Bring a Light
 
-*Lux* (and its related mods) change interior lighting so that light comes from the visible, reasonable sources. Torches, candles, windows, etc. and so on. This makes certain areas, such as dungeons, quite dark at times. Fires on the road can also be put out by storms. Carry a source of light with you (such as a torch) so that you don't find yourself lost in the shadows.
+The interior lighting is changed so that light comes from visible, reasonable sources. Torches, candles, windows, etc. and so on. This can make certain areas, such as dungeons, quite dark at times. Carry a source of light with you (such as a torch) so that you don't find yourself lost in the shadows.
 
 ### Mid Game (Level 10 - 30)
 
 #### Find a Follower
 
-If you haven't already, consider choosing someone to accompany you on your adventures. Ideally they should complement your skill set. If you're a frontliner, consider a follower good at archery or magic. Or vice versa if you like to attack from range. Just remember to provide them with quality equipment as their usefulness will plummet if they can't keep up in fights.
+If you haven't already, consider choosing someone to accompany you on your adventures. Ideally they should complement your skill set. If you're a frontliner, consider a follower good at archery (supply them with arrows!) or magic. Or vice versa if you like to attack from range. Just remember to provide them with quality equipment as their usefulness will plummet if they can't keep up in fights.
 
 #### Buy a Horse
 

content/skyrim-se/sss/installation-guide.md

@@ -82,8 +82,18 @@ Navigate to your **Slidikins' Strenuous Skyrim** folder and launch **ModOrganize
 ### MCM Instructions
 There are a large number of Mod Configuration Menus (MCMs) in this list. **Thankfully, presets are automatically applied so you don't need to edit anything manually.** These are the recommended settings for enjoying Slidikins' Strenuous Skyrim; give them a try before changing them around.
 
+### Widescreen Support
+Basic support for 21:9 and 32:9 resolutions has been added for those with ultrawide monitors. To enable it:
+- Go to the **(Optional) Widescreen Support** section of the modlist in Mod Organizer 2's left pane and expand it
+- Enable the two mods that correspond to your desired aspect ratio
+- Go down to the very last separator, `-----`, expand it and open **Slidikins' Strenuous Skyrim - Configuration and Runtime Files**
+- Under `INI Files`, find **SKSE\Plugins\SSEDisplayTweaks_Custom.ini**
+- Edit **Line 6** to match your desired resolution (and removed the `;`)
+
+> As the Configuration and Runtime files may be overwritten by future updates, you may want to place changed files in a separate mod folder, such as `[NoDelete] Custom Configurations`, placed at the end.
+
 ### Performance Profile
-If the list is too demanding out of the box, there is an alternative Performance profile intended for lower-end systems. This profile uses alternatives to the more intensive features (grass, LODs, ENB) to provide similar visuals at a lower cost.
+If the list is too demanding out of the box, there is an alternative Performance profile intended for lower-end systems. This profile uses alternatives to the more intensive features (grass, LODs, shaders) to provide similar visuals at a lower cost.
 
 > Note that saves are profile-specific. You can switch from the regular to the performance profile mid-playthrough, but you would have to copy over the saves from `\Slidikins' Strenuous Skyrim\profiles\Slidikins' Strenuous Skyrim\saves\` to `\Slidikins' Strenuous Skyrim\profiles\Slidikins' Strenuous Skyrim (Performance)\saves\` manually. Ignore the warnings when resuming your adventure.