OSHA-Compliant Sovengarde Mesh Fixes

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,243 endorsements) 📥 665,356 downloads 📌 v2.3 📅 6/23/2022
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By markuskarttunen1 · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/30/2024 📅 Created: 6/23/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #284 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Made these meshes originally for my Green Granite Ground in Sovengarde retexture mod, but since I ended up working on the meshes way more than just adding shaderflags and texturepaths I decided to release this as a standalone that does not replace texturepaths for those who may want vanilla textures/conventional retextures but like the meshes GGGIS provides.

Some of the more major fixes/changes:

Whole new custom made stairs, some - like the one in the picture - with your SovFloor texture. Everyone in Sovengarde is drunk and considering the brawling, most likely concussed to some extent. Slanted stairs in that environment are wonky at best and dangerous at worst. EDIT: With 1. 1 the stairs do have a slight diamond edge, see pictures :)

Some railings were also reworked from scratch with UV that doesn't look like ass.

Vanilla meshes had some wacky normals due to inconsistent Z-height of the vertices on some planes, that were exaggerated by the env map.

UV seams here and there fixed. Now some of these happen due to the way the tiles are placed so not all seams are perfect, but way better than before.

And some more general fixes and tweaks, mostly just general UV stuff. See images for more.

Install:

As with any other mesh replacer. In and out as you wish, can install/uninstall at any point of your save. If you want to check out how it looks on your setup, make a new test-save and type "coc SovngardeMeadHall" in your console to teleport straight outside the doors to assess the aesthetics yourself. Sometimes you just die entering though so watch out.

Compatability:

No incompatabilities I'm aware of. Meshes that conflict with Lux / ELFX are patched for it off the box. If you come a across a conflict let me know and I'll see what I can do. USSEP is compatible out of the box.

Edit: Since 2. 1 I haven't checked the new models' compatibility with lighting mods or the CC sovengarde mod.

Credits:

anamorfus - For letting me kindly use some of the assets he made for ELFX.

clevercharff - For open perms in CleverCharff's Sovngarde 4K 2K for which I've provided a patch for

Mods used in pictures:

Rest of the architectural textures come from Skurkbro and his SRP megaproject. ENB is Rudys, Rugs I think come from Rugnarok

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A mesh and texture fix pack for Skyrim's Sovngarde, correcting UVs, normals, and geometry issues, and replacing slanted stairs with straight ones for safer traversal. Popular with 1,243 endorsements and over 665k downloads, last updated September 2024.

✨ Key Features

Fixes UV mapping, normals, and meshes poking out in Sovngarde.
Replaces hazardous slanted stairs with straight stairs for improved navigation.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,243 endorsements and over 665k downloads.
  • Straight stairs are a godsend—no more sliding off the path.
  • Fixes visual glitches like poking meshes and broken normals.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only touches Sovngarde—don't expect fixes elsewhere.
  • No detailed changelog or install instructions provided by author.
  • Last updated in 2024—may not be compatible with future Skyrim updates.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who've died on Sovngarde's janky stairs and want a safer, cleaner experience. Also for modders who appreciate proper mesh fixes. Skip if you never visit Sovngarde or prefer gameplay overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Place this mod after other Sovngarde overhauls in your load order to ensure fixes apply.
  • If you use Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you grab the correct version for your game.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
markuskarttunen1
Version
2.3
Downloads
665,356
Endorsements
1,243
Category
Models and Textures
Created
6/23/2022
Updated
9/30/2024

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