So the workaround did fix it, thank [snip]! specifically (in my case at least)adding -force-d3d12 to the desktop shortcut did nothing but, adding it to the launch options of the game through the game properties in steam DID fix it. I then tried copying my saves I backed up over, then the game crashed. Then decided screw it, if I have to start a new save I'll not play it so just copy-pasted the entire back up game folder, replacing all files. Launched the game, through steam (maybe now desktop shortcut won't work? haven't tried), everything's fine, mods and all. I just loaded it quickly to see, so haven't had the chance to see if it's good as new.
For now everything seems perfect, I will follow-up maybe in a week or two to say if all is still good or if there's any side effects