Syn's AE Visual Overhaul / Mod List Update v1.07

Update v1.07 brings bunch of new additions to the mod list, from small visual changes, original game bug fixes, lighting fixes and additions, all the way to heads up display and interface changes.

I've also decided not to make the update as big as I originally planned, as smaller / incremental updates allows me to carefully test between each release, before moving to additional changes. This makes it more likely for me to spot any potential issues, and fix them as soon as they are located, as my goal is to make this list squeaky clean and stable.

Important note: This particular update "transitions" the visual overhaul into a fully fledged mod list that will be frequently updated, until it's replicated to be as close as to my main mod list as possible.

This means that the overhaul will be expanding to other aspects; branching out and modifying additional aspects of the game other than just visuals.

Changelog:

1. Updated Mods (Mods to re - download and re - install):

- Cathedral 3D Mountain Flowers -

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/41312

- Embers XD - 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/37085

- Lux - 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/43158

- Lux Orbis - 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/56095

- Water For ENB - 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/37061

- JS Shrines Of The Divines - 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/33394

- Renthal's Waterwheel Remastered - 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/55927

2. Visual Changes / Additions: 

- Northfires Photoreal Mountains - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/66844
(Swapping out previously used textures for Majestic Mountains for this one, as I like it a bit more and its coloring is more consistent with Blended Roads)

- Lux Via -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/63588
(Giant outdoor lighting mod and terrain overhaul, and also a must install due to its introduction of resources .esp, which both Lux and Lux Orbis utilize to function properly)

- My Road Signs Are Beautiful - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/46564
(Sign posts re - texture mod that goes along quite nicely with Lux Via)

- JS Clutter Meshes and Textures -
(Barenziah Stones and Crown, Bloodstone Chalice, Common Cages, Dragon Claws, Dwarven Oil, Dwemer Artifacts, Ichor Barrels, Dwemer Kitchenware, Essence Extractor, Initiate's Ewer, Instruments, & Purses and Coins) - 

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/22990

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/66038

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/68236

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/57038

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/66770

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/67631

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/67162

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/67026

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/66578

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/66242

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/51959

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/37306

- No Grass In Caves -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12431
(Removes the annoying issue for couple of the interior cells where when using grass mods, these cells get filled with that same grass, causing an annoying black grass issue, as they are not able to receive light from any source (point lighting). Patch is also provided in the Lux FOMOD, so make sure to tick it as well.)

- No Grassias -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/35639
(Additional exterior grass terrain fixes, by reverting to the vanilla landscape textures, minimizing grass clipping in settlement areas.)

- 3D Snowberries -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/40255
(Snowberries that are in my personal opinion better than Mari's Flora ones, so go ahead and overwrite them with these).

- Security Overhaul - Lock Variations (also a Heads Up Display / UI change) - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/58224

- Security Overhaul - Regional Locks (also a Heads Up Display / UI change) - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/62781

- Security Overhaul - Add - Ons (also a Heads Up Display / UI change) - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/59529
(Lockpicking interface overhaul, making them unique based on region & a lock type. Easily the coolest mod release in the past few months, a must install for any load order.)

3. Bugfixes & Utility Mods:

- powerofthethree's Tweaks -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/51073
(Collection of engine bug fixes and tweaks.)

- Classic Sprinting Redone -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/20166
(Reverts the sprinting hotkey input back that its original state as it was in LE.)

- Better Jumping -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/18967
(Enables the player to be able to use "jump" hotkey while sprinting. Still unsure why this is not in the original game.)

- Base Object Swapper -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/60805
(SKSE plugin and framework for swapping base objects and references, currently installing it so we can install Cathedral - 3D Mountain Flowers (Base Object Swapper Version) (https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/60756), to minimize incompatibilities and conflicts. Additionally, this mod will future proof the mod list for additional mods that I'll be adding in upcoming releases.

- Myrwatch - Editable Home Cells (Cell Bug Workaround) -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/64108
(A fix required for Lux to function in the Myrwatch cell. A bit complicated to explain why this is required, but nevertheless, this mod is a must have, so just go ahead and install it and treat it as a simple bug fix.)

- MCM Helper -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/53000
(Simplifies the creation of Mod Configuration Menus and extends them with powerful new features, such as persistent .ini settings and hotkey registration.)

- Auto Input Switch (Optional) -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/54309
(Enables the painless swapping between mouse / keyboard & a controller.)

- Bug Fixes (Anniversary Edition) -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/33261
(A collection of engine bug fixes.)

- Wider MCM Menu (also a Heads Up Display / UI change) -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/22825
(Self explanatory mod, expands the width of the mod configurations menu, for better mod adjustment experience.)

- Better Container Controls (also a Heads Up Display / UI change)-
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/25271
(A must have mod for an improved looting experience. Read the mod page for a description.)

- Fixed Mesh Lighting -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/53653
(Fixes lighting bugs with vanilla Skyrim meshes, rendering them too bright under shadowed areas, especially during daytime.)

4. User Interface Changes (Heavily Optional - please keep in mind that, again, we are replication my own set up over time and user interface changes are also one of them. This is completely up to a personal preference, so if you like your UI set up as it is, you can freely skip this part. I know this technically applies to everything, but I thought it was still worth mentioning.):

- SkyHUD -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/463
(UI interface overhaul that is used as a base and allows complete control over UI element position and size)

- TrueHUD - HUD Additions -  https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/62775
(HUD additions formerly included in True Directional Movement, completely reworked and improved. Very customizable actor info bars, boss bars, player widget, recent loot log and more.)

- Nordic UI -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/49881
(Interface re - texture with a more modern but rustic look.)

- Nordic UI - Miscellaneous Patches - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/54102
(Re - textures various other third party mods to utilize Nordic UI's look, mainly used to overhaul TrueHUD to keep the aesthetic consistency.)

- Less Boring Loading Screens -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/55062
(An immersive loading screen replacer with 140 artwork.)

- The Elder Scrolls Legends - Loading Screens -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/37929
(Adds additional 56 high quality and lore friendly artworks from "The Elder Scrolls: Legends" as loading screens.)

- TESL Loading Screens - Tweaks and Addons -
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/40919
(Tweaks & addons for the mod The Elder Scrolls Legends - Loading Screens. Tweaks 23 existing loading screens, adds 51 new ones, & contains 8 addons.)

Final note:
As mentioned previously, what I am doing is literally sharing every single change I've done with the mod list myself, just as I would do it without it being public, and that of course entails potential removal of mods, reintroductions or replacement mods, all done after extensive testing.  

The picture uploaded with the mod list and plugin list is in 4K, so you are able to zoom in and make sure to replicate everything properly.  
If you haven't already, please make sure to join the Discord, if you have any questions related to the update or if you need help.


If you are following the written guide from https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-guide-for-63844183, it will be updated to reflect these changes relatively soon.