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[Yolan]

I'm at level 9 myself. Nice way to relax after working on my thesis. ;-)

I recommend you try some survival mods like Frostfall or Basic Needs if you haven't already. Very cool.

Such a great world to explore.

[PTTG??]

I highly recommend trying a "muggle" playthrough. No magic spells or enchanting, but alchemy and shouts are OK.

[Imofexios]

I use SKSE.
It modifys alot stuff. Makes game really hard on Legendary mode and you really need to rethink all your actions.
It has frostfall, basic needs and UI too. Highly recommended

[miauw62]

Anyone got some mods for someone with Legendary Edition that's done some half playthroughs but lost interest?

[GrizzlyAdamz]

Nope, none of that 'mod' business round here.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

How close to vanilla do you want it? Mega survival, high(er) fantasy, or just enhancements & lore-friendly additions?

[umiman]

http://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/1ikhrs/

Start there. Then browse Nexus mods and look for things you like. As you play, you'll start going "I wish X was more like this..." or "I want this instead of that". Then search for that as a mod as chances are someone already made it.

[GrizzlyAdamz]

In particular, look though all, (ALL), of the mod categories on nexus. The first page, (organized by most endorsed), of each should contain most every mod you could want off-hand.

ps, in addition to that list, tk hitstop/recoil & duel ftw. I'd also say frostfall is a better standalone option for immersion than 'more realistic needs & diseases'.

[Putnam]

I use SKSE.
It modifys alot stuff. Makes game really hard on Legendary mode and you really need to rethink all your actions.
It has frostfall, basic needs and UI too. Highly recommended

SKSE doesn't have anything. All that stuff requires SKSE.

[WealthyRadish]

I've gotta say, I finally caved and bought this on sale, and am having difficulty finding the appeal. Am I the only one who finds the writing silly and pretentious? Obviously the first bit of the game isn't representative of the whole picture, but Christ, after three attempts I still can't summon the willpower to get through the hand holding portion. Maybe if I mute it and blast music instead.

I guess my main question is, what does the game do mechanically well to make it enjoyable, as someone who dislikes the story and setting?

Note: I'm not trying to shit on anyone's favorite game here, it's just like, my opinion, man.

[Eotyrannus]

Once you're past that bit, you can basically go 'SCREW PLOT I HAVE A GIANT SWORD!' for as long as there's nothing you want from the plot. That's the main thing that matters with Skyrim.

[Putnam]

And here's a mod to skip the opening entirely.

Oh, and I'm curious: which part of the writing is pretentious? I can understand most criticism of the writing in Skyrim, but pretentious I don't quite get.

[GrizzlyAdamz]

And you can mod it into oblivion, (literally).

[Xantalos]

And here's a mod to skip the opening entirely.

Oh, and I'm curious: which part of the writing is pretentious? I can understand most criticism of the writing in Skyrim, but pretentious I don't quite get.

Ah vunder iff Wilod is ztill mehking det meed vith jooniper bearies mixsed in

[GrizzlyAdamz]

That's pretentious? I'd just call it cliché.

[Xantalos]

That's pretentious? I'd just call it cliché.

Aren't those the same thing or am I mixing them up?