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// Realistic Skyrim HD v3.0 ENHANCED VANILLA PROFILE by Diiamondx
// http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4463

// REALISTIC SKYRIM HD v3.0 ENHANCED VANILLA PROFILE \\

NOW BASED ON : ENBSerie v0.102 | FFXA injector v2.1 | TESV Acceleration Layer v0.3 | Massive change in "enbserie.ini" | Include Main Profile High Sharpen effect & Normal Night | 5 Optionals Effects | Skyrim Configuration Files for Better Performances.

The purpose of this mod:
I provide my settings FFXA Injector v2.1 personnal profile, and with ENBserie v0.102 personal profile coupled with TESV Acceleration Layer v0.3 for better performance.
These settings are intended to make the colors, lighting effects, textures and depths more realistic for total immersion.
Do not forget these settings have been made from my monitor that it is not universal I try to improve the colors, light and shadows at best for everyone if you want to change some values doesn't hesitate to ask questions ;)
I can't change the vanilla's lighting just improved it ^^.

>>>>>> Available : Online <<<<<<

Screenshot available in galery tab | More screenshots will be up.
>>>>>> Screenshots are not retouched in Photshop!! <<<<<<

1 - This release included :

* TESV Acceleration Layer v0.3
* FFXA Injector v2.1 Personal Profile
* New ENBSerie v0.102 Personal Profile
Based on enbserie.ini of the old release RShd v2.4 Profile
* Main Profile with High Sharpen Effect, Normal Night
* Optional Effect : Dark Night
* Optional Effect : Ultra Dark Night
* Optional Effect : Ultra Sharpen Effect
* Optional Effect : Medium Sharpen Effect
* Optional Effect : No Sharpen Effect
* Add several "RShd release" based on old release. ( Asked by users )
RShd v2.5.ENB.v0.100. FFXA.v1.3
RShd.v3.0.BETA.ENB.v0.101
* Performance : TESV Acceleration Layer
Optimized performance partially with ENB v0.102
Use the SKSE and the TESV Acceleration Layer, Or Skyboost to boost performance. ( Check Section Tips )

ENB v0.102 : shift+f12 ( Enable / Disable )
FFXA Injector v2.1 : key "pause" ( Enable / Disable )
To show your FPS in game press key ( num ) *

2 - Massive change in the enbserie.ini file : :

- New Sky ( Day/Night )
- New Sun/Sun Corona
- Adjust intensity Star
- Adjust intensity Clouds D/N
- Adjust Color Moutains to keep the idea that the Skyrim universe is cold.
- Adjust Fog intensity
- Adjust Lighting intensity D/N
- Adjust Shadows Intensity D/N
- New Technicolor ( adjust blueshift in night and whitepower )
- New Colortone ( keep the same color, but color more intensive and effect green adjusted )
- Adjust Gamma & Saturation
- Adjust Bleach Effect.
- Adjust Fire intensity D/N
- Changes 3.0a : New Sky/Clouds in Daytime | adjust Saturation | Adjuste Technicolor
New Sky/Clouds in day time, bad time, rain, new technicolor, adjust saturation, for all profiles & optionnals effects
- Improved sun reflexion in daytime
- Improved Specular Amount Multiplier D/N
- Improved Lightspire D/N
- Improved colortone fire

3 - Skyrim Configurations Files :

This release include my personnal settings of skyrim ini files ( Ultra/High/Medium/Low ) based on Ultimate Tweaks for Best Quality and Performance, with a real increase FPS.
1 - Example Preset Settings Low in Whiterun = 50-60 FPS
2 - Example Preset Settings Medium in Whiterun = 40-50 FPS
3 - Example Preset Settings High in Whiterun = 33-50 FPS
4 - Example Preset Settings Ultra in Whiterun = 25-45 FPS

For these configurations the quality loss is smaller!!

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I How to install this mod:

WARNING : Make a backup of your savegames! ( If you use a Skyrim Configuration File )
WARNING : Before installation think to save your "Skyrim.ini" and "Skyrimpref.ini" files
WARNING : Think to change your VendorID and DeviceID in the "enbpatch.ini" file.

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IMPORTANT : TO USE THE TESV ACCELERATION LAYER
With the RShd v3.0 ENHANCED VANILLA PROFILE to use the TESV Acceleration Layer and for better performances you need to download the SKSE : Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) www.skse.silverlock.org

Download: SKSE v1.04.02 and copy the contain archive in your root folder of your game. Not need to move the "scr" folder! Launch the game by the "skse_loader.exe" or create a shortcut of it.

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Step 1: Download the archive RShd.v3.0.ENHANCED.VANILLA.PROFILE

Step 2: Copy all files in the folder 1 - RShd v3.0 Enhanced Vanilla Profile - to :
C:/Program files x86/Steam/SteamApps/common/skyrim

WARNING: BOOST YOUR PERFORMANCE :
The RShd v3.0 ENHANCED VANILLA PROFILE required the last update of Skyrim to work with the TESV Acceleration Layer and SKSE v1.04.02
For better performance use the SKSE v1.04.02 with the TESV Acceleration Layer v0.3 copy the contain folder of III.TESV.Acceleration.Layer in the root folder of your game.
C:/Program files x86/Steam/SteamApps/common/skyrim

Step 3: Open enbpatch.ini and change :
DeviceId = 0x6898
VendorID = 0x1002

================= How to find your DeviceID and VendorID =================

To find your VendorID and deviceID download this software: CPU-Z
* After installation open CPUZ and click on the "About" tab and on "Save Report txt" / Save it on your desktop
* Open the "usernamePC.txt" and search this line:
"Display Adapters" and check your VendorID and modelID (DeviceID)
----------> Look this picture : CPUZ Screenshot

Example:
VendorID: 0x1002 (copy the value in your enbpatch.ini)
DeviceID: 0x6898 (copy the value in your enbpatch.ini)

Or for ATI CARDS you find these numbers in the CCC ( Catalyst Center ) in Informations / Hardware
----------> Look this picture : ATI CCC VendorID and DeviceID

Step 4: In ".. / My Documents / My games / Skyrim /" and open the files Skyrim.ini and Skyrimperf.ini then modified:
Find or add this line: sD3DDevice = "ENB"
WARNING : If you use a Skyrim configuration file this step isn't for.

Step 5: Start the game If the files have been copied to the launch you will get a message at the top left of the screen.
This indicates that the dll is on track. In game to see the difference:
Press Pause: Disable / Enable FFXA Injector v2.1 Personal Profile
Press Shift-F12: Disable / Enable ENBserie v0.102 Personal Profile

WARNING: If you start your game by Launcher will reconfigure the settings, if you use a Skyrim Configuration Profile set your paramters by the "skyrimpref.ini" files, don't set it by the launcher.

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III How to uninstall this mod:

Delete the files copied to the root folder of your game

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IV Added option to change in your SkyrimPref.ini:

I put also available in the .rar download my Skyrimpref.ini, he included my preset settings but i can help you to change some values
In your file as shadows, viewing distance of it, the quality of water, enabling the vertical sync etc ... But dont use it, it's just an example!!

V Various details:

* This mod does not include all the textures seen in HD screenshots
* To change your graphics settings go to ".. / My Documents / My games / Skyrim /" and open the file Skyrimpref.ini
* Special thanks to all modders, and at http://www.skyrimnexus.com/
* This mod is an excluded on this forum, it is actualle not available elsewhere.
* Clic here for more details about ENBserie v0.100 by BorisVorontsov
* Clic here for more details about FFXA Injector by Retspadez
* Clic here for more details about TESV Acceleration Layer
* More details about Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) www.skse.silverlock.org

VI Mods used :

Realistic Water Textures 1 Point 5b
Better Females by Bella
Serious HD Retexture Landscape Skyrim
Vurts Skyrim Flora Overhaul
Improved NPC Clothing - High Res
Realistic Smoke and Embers
HiRes Mliky way (8192x4096 )
20 Moons ( Hellish Moon )
Sunglare V3
Enhanced Clouds

and more...

VII CREDITS :

Include TESV Acceleration Layer
Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE)
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Arisu: original proof of concept
ianpatt: port of Arisu's work as a SKSE plugin
Silverglade: preliminary fix implemented for version .02
GreatWalrus: Recompiled fix released as version .02
ianpatt, scruggswuggsy the ferret, and behippo: Skyrim Script Extender
pintocat for the description
Bethesda Softworks: Skyrim.
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Based on ENBSerie v0.101 by Boris Vorontsov (ENB)
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Base on FFXA injector v2.1 upload by Retspadez
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Injection method provided by:
[some dude]
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Code added and aranged by:
[some dude]
BeetleatWar1977
[DKT70]
Violator
fpedace
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Skyrim ini Files Based on Ultimate Tweaks for Best Quality and Performance by Tcharq.
Bethesda for making the game.