Graphics and Shader Mod - Lonely
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 41 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A simple yet effective graphical adjustment that fixes the gross green tint, subtly re-colors everything, adds a nice DoF effect, and makes Skyrim look nicer in general. Little to no FPS drops when running, at least on my rig. All images contain a couple of texture replacers (Stones and some trees), but those are the only other graphical mods I have installed. This is also my first ever upload, tell me if I did anything wrong :D
This is pretty DoF heavy, so it will look pretty weird at first. DoF simulates your eyes focusing on close-up objects, and blurs things beyond what you're looking at. It makes for great photos and a beautiful aesthetic, but will take getting used to. It also has been known to slightly blur the nav-bar and map. Sadly, this is very hard to avoid, but they are still usable (problem can often be fixed by simply looking at the sky). There is also a DoF-disabled version available to download, feel free to take both and pick your favorite! TO INSTALL:
Download Reshade from the above link and install to Skyrim SE. Then simply copy the .ini file from this download into your base Skyrim SE folder. Once your game is running, hit Shift+f2 to open the Reshade config menu, and pick the "Lonely" file option in the drop-down bar. If you don't know how to do this, feel free to use Google to figure it out.
A lightweight ReShade preset for Skyrim SE that removes the green tint, re-colors the world, and adds a depth-of-field effect for a cinematic look. Includes a DoF-disabled version. Requires ReShade and manual INI setup. 460 endorsements, last updated November 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 460 endorsements and over 9k downloads
- Lightweight performance impact—author reports little to no FPS drops
- Two versions included (with and without DoF) so you can pick your preference
⚠️ Cons
- DoF can blur the nav-bar and map, which might annoy UI-focused players
- Requires manual ReShade setup and INI editing, which is more involved than a simple drag-and-drop
- Old mod (last updated 2016) and may not be tested with the latest Skyrim SE patches or other shader mods
For Skyrim SE players who want a quick visual overhaul without heavy performance costs and enjoy cinematic depth-of-field. Also good for screenshot enthusiasts. Skip if you hate DoF blur or prefer a simple install without ReShade configuration.
💡 Beginner Tips
- After installing ReShade, press Shift+F2 in-game to open the config menu and select the 'Lonely' preset from the dropdown.
- If the DoF blur on the map bothers you, try the DoF-disabled version or look at the sky to temporarily clear the blur.
- Make sure to copy the .ini file into your base Skyrim SE folder (where the executable is), not the Data folder.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- awesomepicj2479
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 9,178
- Endorsements
- 460
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 11/5/2016
- Updated
- 11/5/2016
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