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{{PageTitle|title=Step Mandate|subtitle=Guiding principles for the Step Mod-Build Guides|forumtid=16085}}
=={{fs|130%| {{fc|#b0d864|STEP Guides}} }}==
=={{fs|130%| {{fc|#b0d864|Step Modding Guides}} }}==
{{fs|130%|{{fc|#b0d864|STEP Guides are about ...}}}}
[[File:high_level_devel.png|thumb|right|450px|'''Figure 1:''' Workflow concept for incorporating mods into a mod list'.]]
:* ... content that is consistent with the game's style and lore, as established by Bethesda's creators and extrapolated on by the STEP community in accordance with resources:
[[File:mod_consideration_flowchart.png|thumb|right|450px|'''Figure 1:''' Workflow concept for incorporating mods into a Core build'.]]
:** Skyrim: [http://www.imperial-library.info/ Imperial Library] and [http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Main_Page UESP]
Step Modifications offers complete, stand-alone 'Mod-Build' Guides for [[Property:Game|supported games]]. These Guides provide start-to-finish instructions that result in Step's vision of an enhanced, vanilla gameplay experience for the game. Though customization is possible within these Guide, they are intended to be complete, 'Step-modded' solutions.
:* ... continuity and qualitative consistency of all in-game behaviors and assets (i.e., sounds, textures, models, gameplay, etc.)
:* ... new content, assets, and effects that "fit"  the game's style and TES lore.


{{fc|#e6b59e|STEP Guides are complete "Expansion Packs", meaning that they are intended to be a complete, STEP-modded build. In addition to adding upon the visual and acoustic enhancements of a vanilla game, STEP Guides modify aspects of the vanilla game in terms of gameplay mechanics and may include mods that add or subtract specific functionality to yield an overall more immersive experience. STEP Guides are standalone, overhauls of vanilla games.}}
In addition to adding upon the visual and acoustic enhancements of vanilla games, Step Mod-Build Guides also modify aspects of the game in terms of gameplay mechanics. This may include mods that add or subtract specific, vanilla functionality to yield an overall more balanced and immersive experience.


{{fs|130%|{{fc|#b0d864|STEP Guides are NOT about ...}}}}
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:* ... sex mods, body replacement mods, or beauty mods that ''unrealistically affect or digress'' from the ambiance and style of the vanilla game.
==={{fc|bug|Step Modding Guides are about ...}}===
:* ... sound replacement mods that digress from the game's vanilla ambience.
:* ... bug fixes and corrections to malfunctioning aspects of vanilla games
:* ... texture mods that deviates from the game's visual style.
:* ... interface mods that improve the UI for the PC
:* ... mods that are only required for a specific user base (i.e., a mod that fixes UI issues but only for users running at 4K)
:* ... modifications to meet realistic expectations of intended game features
:* ... modifications that improve continuity and qualitative consistency of all vanilla game assets, behaviors, and content
:* ... new content and assets that are consistent with the game's style and lore, as established by game creators and extrapolated on by the Step Modifications community in accordance with resources:
:** Skyrim: [https://www.imperial-library.info/ Imperial Library] and [https://www.uesp.net/wiki/Main_Page UESP]


=={{fs|130%| {{fc|#84BBD8|STEP Core Builds}} }}==
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{{fc|#ccc|While Bethesda does its best to patch and update their games, they still missed a great deal and leave users desiring more with certain aspects of the game. STEP Core Builds are mod lists that comprehensively ''enhances vanilla games for the PC'' in order to properly finish what Bethesda attempted. Specifically, ...}}<br>
==={{fc|orange|Step Modding Guides are NOT about ...}}===
 
:* ... sex mods, skimpy clothing mods, body replacement mods that promote realistic nudity beyond the vanilla game, or beauty mods that ''unrealistically affect or digress'' from the ambiance and style of the vanilla game.  
{{fs|130%|{{fc|#84BBD8|STEP Core Builds are about ...}}}}
:* ... content that conflicts with the game's lore
:* ... bug fixes and corrections to malfunctioning aspects of the vanilla games.
:* ... sound replacement mods that digress from the game's vanilla ambience
:* ... HD asset replacements in the style of the vanilla game.
:* ... texture mods that significantly deviate from the game's original visual style
:* ... improvements to existing content that increases the consistency of the vanilla game.
:* ... mods that subjectively alter or contrast with the style of the vanilla game
:* ... interface mods that improve the menus and UI for the PC.
:* ... mods that are only required for a specific user base (e.g., a mod that fixes UI issues but only for users running at 4K)
:* ... new content that is interpreted as a "should have been included" resource and remains consistent with the vanilla game.
:* ... mods that have a high performance penalty
 
{{fc|#e6b59e|STEP Core Builds are a comprehensive assemblage of game "corrections" with minimal potential for conflict with downstream mods. Another way to think of STEP Core Builds is that they simply take the Unofficial Patches a step further by integrating them all along with other miscellaneous fixes and vanilla-friendly asset enhancements. They serve as a stable base for creating new STEP Builds.}}
 
{{fs|130%|{{fc|#84BBD8|STEP Core Builds are NOT about ...}}}}
:* ... content that conflicts with the game's lore or the lore from its series.
:* ... mods that subjectively alter or contrast with the style of the vanilla game.
:* ... new content that is out-of-scope with the vanilla game.
:* ... mods that subjectively alter gameplay mechanics.
:* ... mods that have a high likelihood of having "data conflicts" with other mods.
:* ... mods that have a high performance penalty.

Latest revision as of 03:54, April 19, 2023

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Step Mandate

Guiding principles for the Step Mod-Build Guides

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Step Modding Guides [edit | edit source]

Figure 1: Workflow concept for incorporating mods into a mod list'.
Figure 1: Workflow concept for incorporating mods into a Core build'.

Step Modifications offers complete, stand-alone 'Mod-Build' Guides for supported games. These Guides provide start-to-finish instructions that result in Step's vision of an enhanced, vanilla gameplay experience for the game. Though customization is possible within these Guide, they are intended to be complete, 'Step-modded' solutions.

In addition to adding upon the visual and acoustic enhancements of vanilla games, Step Mod-Build Guides also modify aspects of the game in terms of gameplay mechanics. This may include mods that add or subtract specific, vanilla functionality to yield an overall more balanced and immersive experience.


Step Modding Guides are about ...[edit | edit source]

  • ... bug fixes and corrections to malfunctioning aspects of vanilla games
  • ... interface mods that improve the UI for the PC
  • ... modifications to meet realistic expectations of intended game features
  • ... modifications that improve continuity and qualitative consistency of all vanilla game assets, behaviors, and content
  • ... new content and assets that are consistent with the game's style and lore, as established by game creators and extrapolated on by the Step Modifications community in accordance with resources:

Step Modding Guides are NOT about ...[edit | edit source]

  • ... sex mods, skimpy clothing mods, body replacement mods that promote realistic nudity beyond the vanilla game, or beauty mods that unrealistically affect or digress from the ambiance and style of the vanilla game.
  • ... content that conflicts with the game's lore
  • ... sound replacement mods that digress from the game's vanilla ambience
  • ... texture mods that significantly deviate from the game's original visual style
  • ... mods that subjectively alter or contrast with the style of the vanilla game
  • ... mods that are only required for a specific user base (e.g., a mod that fixes UI issues but only for users running at 4K)
  • ... mods that have a high performance penalty