Unofficial High Resolution Patch: Readme
Version: 1.2.1
By the Unofficial Patch Project Team
1. Description
2. Known Issues, Incompatibilities and Notes
3. Installation (Manual Version)
4. Uninstalling (Manual Version)
5. Disclaimer
6. Permissions
7. Thanks
8. Frequently Asked Questions - BUGS
9. Frequently Asked Questions - About the Project
10. UHRP Version History
1. Description
This mod is a joint effort to fix the vast amount of bugs currently existing in the Hi-Res DLC, the free official Skyrim DLC. If you're experiencing a bug with the Hi-Res DLC and it isn't fixed by the UHRP yet please report the bug on the UHRP tracker in as much detail as possible (please search first to ensure you aren't posting something already there; with more than a thousand active entries currently it's very likely it already is!) Use the "Hi-Res Texture DLC" version tag to mark Hi-Res DLC issues with. Thank you for any contributions!
Warning: Only use the Unofficial Hi-Res DLC Patch with the latest release version of Skyrim patched through Steam! Using it on an older version may cause bugs or things not to be fixed that were advertised as such! It will of course be updated to match each official update, including having fixes removed that are included in official updates.
2. Known Issues, Incompatibilities and Notes
- A Mod Manager is recommended: If you're reading this (which means you've opened the archive directly) and you're new to using mods, it's recommended to use a mod manager such as Wrye Bash or Nexus Mod Manager to install and manage your mods. This will prevent problems of conflicts, leftover files after uninstallation and other issues. This is especially important now in Skyrim with script files, since they are separate from the ESP they can overwrite other script files and thus override even if the mod is earlier-loaded, and remain behind still active if it's uninstalled. If you use many mods, it's also recommended to use LOOT to prevent load order problems. Note that the unofficial patches are no longer available on Steam Workshop due to the necessary changes in the file structures.
3. Manual Installation
1.) Extract the contents of Unofficial High Resolution Patch.7z, into your Skyrim\Data folder. The default location is C:\Program files\Steam\Steamapps\common\skyrim\data.
2.)Check Unofficial High Resolution Patch.esp in the Skyrim launcher if it isn't (it should already be after installation.)
3.)Using the arrow buttons, move Unofficial High Resolution Patch.esp so that it's positioned below the official hi-res texture pack ESP files.
4.)Click Play and enjoy your much-improved Skyrim.
4. Uninstalling (Manual Version)
1.) Use the Unofficial High Resolution Patch.7z archive as a reference to what files you need to delete.
5. Disclaimer
The Unofficial High Resolution Patch is provided free and "as is" for use at your own risk; the creators cannot be held responsible/liable for anything that happens while using it. It is recommended to only use the Unofficial High Resolution Patch with the version of Skyrim it was created for. This product is not created by, nor associated with, Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks, Zenimax Media, nor any of their affiliates.
6. Permissions
The following terms of use must be adhered to with regard to the unofficial patches:
- You may upload unmodified versions of the patch to any website of your choosing so long as the documentation is retained as-is. All credits must be properly maintained.
- Porting this mod for use on a game other than Skyrim Legendary Edition is strictly prohibited. Examples of "other games" include (but are not limited to) Skyrim VR, Skyrim Special Edition, etc.
- Porting this mod to a platform where modding is not officially supported or legally allowed is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, Nintendo Switch or other consoles.
- Translation of the unofficial patches into other languages is permitted so long as the English documentation is also included and all credits are properly maintained and all provisions of previous terms are adhered to.
- Assets such as mesh files (.nif), textures, scripts, audio files, and other things found in the BSA may be freely used as the basis for your own work in order to help prevent fixes from being lost due to work starting from broken vanilla assets instead.
- You are permitted to use the unofficial patches as master files in your own work for the purpose of ensuring that fixes are not lost. Please try to be sure any changes to things which have been fixed do not cause further problems as we will not be able to provide support under those conditions.
- Altering fixes is specifically prohibited as this tends to lead to serious problems. If you think you've found an issue with a fix, please report it to us. Do not simply upload something that amounts to "this is the right way to do it" because more often than not, this turns out to be false and people mistakenly believe we are at fault when we are not aware of what's been done.
- The Unofficial High Resolution Patch may not be included in any "mod packs" under any circumstances.
7. Thanks
Quarn - For compiling together the initial release, including all of the adjustments after Bethesda's gigantic update in February of 2013.
Nico coiN - The much improved version of the Tamriel objects normal map which includes Castle Volkihar for Dawnguard.
Madcat221 - The missing hi-res envirionment map for Stalhrim shields.