Am I asking the right question? Mod Search for Immersion

[Deleted57391736User]

Has it ever happened to you that you spend hours and hours getting the perfect mod setup only to be finally satisfied with the whole thing, and somehow you actually spend less time playing? Well to try to mitigate this possibility I'd like to only install a few mods to the game that truly add value. Of course install the basic mods like the unofficial patches and UI mods. However what i've been looking for is to be immersed. One thing that I never liked about Skyrim is that, as the player in this world sometimes I felt like I was not a part of it, just complete quests but never making a difference. So is this the right question? To find immersion mods or gameplay changing mods or overhauls?

 

Is there a mod(s) that makes you feel that you actually can change and affect the game world?

 

Thanks for yall's suggestions.

[Botchling]

No. But if you're really looking for LESS WORK in general.

I can really recommend installing everything from the Cathedral concept (Cathedral Weather and seasons etc). It has never been easier or smarter to install game changing mods.

 

Immersive Citizens mod and iNeed for immersion. Aldo dont fast travel. I dont know about changing the timescale and how thats compatible with other mods but thats something Im looking into. Its pretty unimmersive to wake up, go shopping, talk to an npc or too and then its nighttime and you gotta find a bed?

When looking for better balance myself. Im giving Morrowloot Ultimate a try. Though you're gonna have to download some patches of which there are many easy to install. Also ChocolateNoodle has some other balance mods and XP limiter. Pretty easy though.

Wildcat and TK Dodge for combat balance and dodge. (Easy to install and adjust in game)

 

Also everything from EnaiSaion for better perks, race, shouts.

 

All of the above were very easy to install in my opinion. And if you work from them, you can find other complementary mods that they support or recommend with patches.

 

Also
Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes
Armor and clothing extension
Rustic CLOTHING
Immersive Armors

I ended up with 50 mods. Do NOT install "Simply Knock". Your game will simply not start.

Edited November 11, 2019 by Botchling

[sentinel1313]

Hmm...well, mods that allow you to construct something permanent in the game world might help you feel more immersed:

Helgen Reborn
Legacy of the Dragonborn

Mods that add superior npcs (better quests, interesting dialogue, moral choices):

Interesting NPCS
Immersive World Encounters SE

Quest, Companion, New Lands mods:

Project AHO
Carved Brink
Inigo
Sofia
Lucien
Aurlyn Dawnstone
Mirai
Song of the Green
Vilja
M'rissi
Skygerfall
Bruma