Distinct Skyrim Landscapes



HOT FILES 8/12/16! Hi Mom!



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Thanks to Hodilton for the video! Thanks so much to everyone who has downloaded and endorsed, you guys are awesome!

Current Release

Version 1.0.1





Requirements





Release Changes

Hjaalmarch

remove trees

Nordic ruins sticking out of the mud

dead skeletons

Falkreath

Huge trees

Very little underbrush

The Pale

Remove trees

frozen tundra

jagged rocks

Eastmarch

Dead Trees and grass

More animal skeletons

Make River Yorgrim navigable

Winterhold

No foliage

Whiterun Hold

no trees

expand on giants

Haafingar Hold

thinning the trees

snowy road

barren coast

Throat of the World

No trees, gives it an Everest-y feel!

Installation

Compatibility

Out of the Box

Patches

Coming Soon

Highly Suggested Mods



FAQs

Addendum

When I first read about Skyrim in the lore from previous elder scrolls games, I had a much different impression of what the land actually looked like when compared to Bethesda's vision which was released to us. This mod is a representation of the mental image I created when I first read about Skyrim. Currently, this mod affects seven Holds; Hjaalmarch, The Pale, Winterhold, Whiterun, Eastmarch, Haafingar, and Falkreath. The idea for this mod actually started a long, long time ago back in the days of Morrowind when I first read about the land of Skyrim in the in-game books. I've always been a huge fan of TES Lore and this is my attempt at interpreting that lore and bringing a new and unique look to the land of Skyrim.Now on a more personal note, this mod has been my brainchild on and off for more than two years. It's been a very slow project and I really appreciate those of you who have followed with interest even through the long periods of my absence. One of the more recent breaks I took away from this mod came after my father passed away suddenly in an accident on September 11, 2015. I was coming into a time in my adult life when my dad was not only my dad but my friend and having that taken away from me was really tough. I have included a small tribute to my father in an out of the way location as part of the mod.-Small bugfixesDawnguardHearthfireDragonbornSkyrim Flora Overhaul (Not totally required but it won't be the same without it)DynDOLOD (Again, not totally required but the old LOD will pop in and out unless you update it with DynDOLOD)Install with your favorite mod manager or drag and drop the files into your Data FolderAt the moment compatibility will be hard to determine, in the coming days as people start using the mod in their playthroughs I hope to compile a more defined list to see what needs patching.Enhanced Landscapes by AceeQ (I've been getting good reports that these two are playing nicely, if people notice issues please let me know!)Cutting Room Floor by ArthmoorSkyrim Better Roads by SilentResidentEnhanced Towns and Cities by MissJennabeeJK's Skyrim - Full by jkrojmalJK's Skyrim - Major Cities by jkrojmalSkyrim Bridges by bjs_336Master the Summitby Preeumby Vurtby MannyGTQ: Will you make this change for me?A: I'm always willing to listen to new ideas, but there is no guarantee it will happen.Q: Is this compatible with "X" mod?A: That depends on the mod. Texture and mesh mods will almost always be compatible. Mods that add objects to the landscape may be incompatible only in that they do not match the new aesthetic of the region. The good news is that 9.9/10 cases a compatibility patch will be made fairly easily and I will be doing my best to cover most of the requested mods.Q: I like this change, but that change makes me cringe.A: Sorry, can't help you on that front. Feel free to download and remove whatever you want for your own personal use.If you enjoy this mod, think its a good idea, or even hate it; please leave a comment! Feedback is what tells me what I need to change and what I should keep. Endorsements are, as always, most appreciated as well.