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Improved models and high-resolution textures for SkyTEST, plus ESL-flagged plugins.

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New models and textures for all animals and creatures in SkyTEST, using assets by Xtudo, Mihail and wrig765/Bellyache.

I have combined assets from the following mods by Xtudo with their permission, optimizing their texture files.
SkyTEST - Bellyaches HD collection
SkyTEST - Mihail's gray farm goose
SkyTEST - Better sheep
SkyTEST - Less shiny pigs
SkyTEST - HD Horkers
SkyTEST - Mihail's chick replacer and better idle sound

Original texture files were 512, 1K and 2K resolution, and most were in BC1 compression. I have cleaned all texture files of compression artifacts, and then upscaled them all by 4x, to a maximum resolution of 4K in BC3 compression and generated full mipmaps.

In addition, I have done the following:
-Converted Mihail's Baby Mammoth from Mammoth Expansion to replace the original SkyTEST model
-Cleaned and Upscaled all textures from the original SkyTEST that were not replaced by any of the above models
-Added cleaned and upscaled vanilla texture files that are referenced by SkyTEST, for a full Next-Gen Graphics Experience

Installation
Requires the Original Mod, then overwrite with these assets

Performance Option for Potato PCs
Mipmaps and BC7 compression reduce VRAM usage, especially when the files are cleaned of compression artifacts.
For Potato PCs, I've uploaded a downscaled version where the diffuse texture files are larger than normal and environment map files, which are less visible in game. This reduces VRAM usage considerably while maintaining higher visual quality, using the Octagon config files posted on this mod, which I recommend using if you have a Potato PC.

Thank you so much to EtaYorius for the original mod and the blessing and support to create this mod.



My Cleaned & Upscaled Texture Mods for LE:
(all are also available for Special Edition)

Clutter
SMIM 4K
Detailed Rugs 4K-2K
Ruins Clutter Improved 4K
Forgotten Retex Project 4K-2K
Visible Windows 4K-2K

Animals and Creatures
Bellyaches 4K Animal and Creature Pack
Bellyaches 16K-8K Dragon Replacer Pack
Bellyaches New Dragon Species 16K-8K
Intricate Spider Webs and Egg Sacs 4K-2K
SkyTEST 4K LE

Weapons, Armor and Gear
Cloaks of the Nords 4K-2K
Sigils of Skyrim 4K-2K - Banners & Shields
DX Faction Crossbows 4K
Cloaks and Capes 4K
Tribunal Robes and Masks 4K
Chitin and Dwemer Goggles and Scouter 4K-2K

Magic, Weather and FX
Wonders of Weather 4K
Deadly Spell Impacts 4K
Rainbows 4K
Shooting Stars 2K
Mysticism - Cleaned and Upscaled Textures
Realistic Smoke and Embers 4K-2K
Isoku's Alternate Sun Glare 4K

DLCs & More
Beyond Skyrim Bruma - Upscaled Mountain Textures
Pilgrim - Cleaned and Upscaled Textures
Monuments of Men 4K


If you are interested in collaborating on Overhaul projects, or levelling up your experience of modding Skyrim, please join my discord server, Skypocalypse.

Skypocalypse is above all a place for COLLABORATION, a community hub for mutual aid to level up our skills and Skyrim itself.
 
This server is the host to Skypocalypse Academy, where modders and porters of all skill and experience levels assist each other as we dive ever deeper into transforming the bones of this magical game. Featuring an extensive library of tools and resources, The Academy is meant to be as educational as it is welcoming.
 
We know from experience that modding is an extremely addictive past-time and can be a slippery slope from creating a simple load order to porting mods to going full boat and attempting to rebuild Skyrim from the ground up. That's why we believe in a community that integrates Xbox and PC gamers along with porting noobs and experienced mod authors. We all have more to learn, and modding Skyrim to its extreme is a community effort to say the least.
 
Skypocalypse is meant to be a gaming community that supports collaborative efforts. The gaming and social channels here are intended to foster the social connections that help act as glue for our collaborative work.
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