What are the major differences between Skyrim and Skyrim: Special Edition? I'm looking to understand all of the signficant changes between Skyrim and Skyrim: SE; not just whether or not a few quests have been changed or not.
Specifically looking for:
- Graphical improvements?
- Gameplay improvements?
- Performance improvements?
- Mechanic impromvements?
- Modding improvements?
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Mechanics
- Save games are now sorted by character, Fallout 4-esque
Graphics
- Supports 64-bit render targets by switching from 32-bit to 64-bit
- Options to enable God Rays, Snow Shaders, Lens Flares
- Supports Direct X 11
Modding
- Console versions now fully support Mods
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Skyrim: special edition is:
- Graphically Improved. Which means that they improved the way the game looks: trees, mountains, the sky, the grass: everything.
- Fixed bugs. The original skyrim had several common, and very annoying bugs (problems with the game) that affects the game a lot. I am almost certain that Skyrim: Special Edition had most of those bugs fixed.
- Add-Ons come with the game. The Add-ons that you had to buy for the game: Dawnguard, Dragonborn, and Hearthfire, now come with the game, you don't have to buy them separately. Also, I believe the game accepts mods better too, which means the game would be less likely to crash because of the mods.
(I think there is more, but that is the main things that I know.)
So basically it is an improved Skyrim!
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First of all, the graphics are better. For example, if you're on normal Skyrim and you go behind a tree casting a shadow on the ground, if you look up in front of it you won't see that. You will in Special Edition though. Also, in normal Skyrim, (It's hard to notice.) Everything is 2D. Barrels, trees, everything. In Special Edition they're not. There are a few more new things but I'm running out of time. Although, if you look around closely at your surroundings and your weapons, menu, everything, you'll notice all the differences. Also, the game freezes a lot less.
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I left Skyrim to wait for SKSE at SE release, but now i´m itching to get into it.
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I have a few questions though..and hope to be able to compile them all in a small list.
1: What Immersion / RP mods will NOT work without SKSE for Skyrim SE?
To Clarify: I am not an advanced modder. I have had successful gameplay with 250+ mods and hours and hours of gametime with no issues, and as we speak am playing FO4 semi heavy modded with no issues. However, when a mod starts to acquire skills in tons of fiddling around and altering files and / or make use of third party software, that´s where i back away. So, i am not overly fond or interested in a mod if it requires me to constantly be on top of it with updating and rollbacks every other day to keep using it. 9mm parabellum bullet dyscography download pc.
RP and Immersion mods that is a must to use, and does not have the need for you to be an employee at NASA will be enough thank you.
2: Will stable SKSE arrival mean start over?
To Clarify: When a stable SKSE arrives, will one need to start over to be clear of messy issues or probable crashes etc, or can you continue playing with what you got, add SKSE and then add perhaps a mod you really wanted but that NEEDS SKSE to begin with?
3: Mod Organizer now instead of Manager. Anything special to consider?
To Clarify: I used to use Manager, but use Organizer now and find it miles and miles better ( in my own opinion ). Will there be any difference between Organizer or Manager for SKSE in performance or mod availability?
4: Old mod with SKSE needs - New version without?
To Clarify: Are there any new version or similar mods that work without SKSE, but does what the old ones did as well? I remember something with Wet and Cold i think where NPC´s did not get dressed in snowstorms etc because of the lack of SKSE when using it. For my coming playthrough, i would love to have that function working.
That´s my little list and hope there is a chance to compile some answers for it in one place.
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