Mods to make exploring more interesting?

[FoxyFullmoon]

I'm looking for mods that make Skyrim's world seem more alive when you're out exploring.

 

I have a mod that adds to random encounters in the world, some that alter and add more wildlife, and one that adds AI to NPCs so that they are more realistic and interesting.

 

What kind of mods do you have that add to the world experience?

[KaelVirum]

Horses on Patrol & Horses on Patrol Dawnguard Patch - Creates mounted patrols of the different factions that roam Skyrim.

 

Immersive Patrols - Same as above just not mounted.

 

Those are the only two I can think of at the moment.

[ScrollThief84]

This one is always in my mod list: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17168/?

 

As is anything form aplestormy*

 

I also like: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/18916/?

[SigynLaufeyson]

I recommend Skyrim Immersive Creatures (SIC), Deadly Dragons, and Animallica for creature encounters. SIC has a great "events" feature that adds things like random goblin tribal wars and other creatures that battle each other rather than just everything attacking you. Animallica adds a ton of new wildlife to make the world that much more alive. Birds of Skyrim adds a variety of, um, birds - including the pheasants you see hanging up everywhere but never in the wild.

 

Skyrim Flora Overhaul makes the natural world much more immersive and beautiful.

 

Legacy of the Dragonborn is a huge mod that features a museum as its centerpiece. It combines numerous other mods so you have to pay attention when you're out and about in the world and gives many items a purpose beyond being just 'another thing you'll never use but can't part with.' When all is said and done there are well over 1,500 items / artifacts to store in the museum (more if you get the additional mods it supports). There are fully scripted quests, voice acted dialogue and so much more that makes it one of the best mods I've ever played and it keeps getting better!

[FoxyFullmoon]

These mods are all really interesting. I already have Skyrim Immersive Creatures and Animallica. I tried Skyrim Flora Overhaul but my laptop can't run it sadly.

 

Here's what I've found:

Extra Encounters Reborn

Immersive Citizens

Behemyths

Bellyaches New Dragon Species

Monster Mod

Moonlight Tales

Slightly Dangerous Legendary Creatures

Sounds of Skyrim - The WIlds

Edited July 25, 2015 by FoxyFullmoon

[ElioraArin]

Dynamic Loot & Immersive Looting will add & increase enchanted weapons, armor & jewellery that can be obtained from chests & defeated enemies, as well as introducing treasure items.