Questions about learning how to Mod Skyrim in 2024 on PC

[doomslayer3337]

I haven't played Skyrim since 2013. I lost my game over the years.

I want to get back into Skyrim and play it again since 2013 but I want to mod the crap out of it like I did back in the day. I was about to do just that but when I started looking for youtube tutorials to "learn how to mod skyrim all over again" I discovered a disturbing story that some greedy update happened by Bethseda that had supposedly "ruined modding". I don't quite understand the problem but I hope yall know what this update is and can explain it to me.

Because of this bethseda update, I'm hesitant to spend the money to buy Skyrim all over again, because I'm afraid I won't be able to mod the game. Are my fears unfounded? I have some questions I want to ask the steam community:

1. Can i still mod the crap out of Skyrim? If so, will I only be able to use mods found in the community workshop section of Steam?

2. Which version of Skyrim do I need to purchase? I never played any expansion packs that came out after the vanilla game and want to play those storylines out too. It would be nice if if there is a package I can get that has the vanilla game and all the expansions. What is that package called?

3. Since it is 2024 and the graphics of the 11.11.11 version are dated, the first mods I'll be searching for are the ones I can use to upgrade the graphics quality. I have an RTX 3090 so which mods do you recommend for me to max out the quality of graphics on this old game?

4. Which "modding tutorial" would ya'all reccomend since there are so many out there? I'm specifically looking for a tutorial on "how to mod skyrim" that applies to after whatever bethseda modding update that happened that has a lot of Skyrim fans upset.

5. I heard of a massive mod project where some modders created a cool mod that basically was a remake of Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind but with Skyrim graphics. Does this mod still exist? Would be cool to play around with that.

[worm_master]

In short, YEs they ko'd MODDING, Scrpit extender HAS been updated and so have a few more popular MODS, the rest is author dependant. "New" MODS published within the last couple of weeks should work though.

[Altbert]

1. There is no community workshop for Skyrim SE. You will have to find your mods on AFK Mods, Nexus Mods or other sites.
   
2. The version to buy would be Skyrim Special Edition. That would be version 1.6.1130, either the standard or the one with the AE DLC included, which ever you prefer.
   
3. The new SSE is now 64-bit and has improved graphics, but personally I would suggest to install 3D graphics mods to replace remaining 2D graphics.
   
4. I would recommend the guides of Vlad 254. Although for version 1.6.640, they may be of help to you.
   
5. There are a few large projects in the make for Morrowind and Oblivion, but it may still take a while before these are finished. You can always look for other DLC-size mods, such as Falskaar.

As for the latest patch (1.6.1130), you have to be careful adding mods. But, with adding mods to your game you always have to be careful. Read the descriptions of the mods, what requirement do the mods have, are there issues, etc.

[matt]

Originally posted by doomslayer3337:

I discovered a disturbing story that some greedy update happened by Bethseda

Sounds like melodramatic clickbait.

Originally posted by doomslayer3337:

I don't quite understand the problem but I hope yall know what this update is and can explain it to me.

Whenever there's a new patch, the script extender needs to be updated. This is a third-party program that some complex mods depend on. It's usually updated pretty quickly.

Over the past decade, I've had to give up on a handful of mods that were abandoned years ago and have since become incompatible with the game. If having to remove a couple mods from your modlist every decade is a deal-breaker for you, yeah, maybe you shouldn't bother modding Skyrim.

Originally posted by doomslayer3337:

Can i still mod the crap out of Skyrim?

Of course.

Originally posted by doomslayer3337:

If so, will I only be able to use mods found in the community workshop section of Steam?

There is no community workshop for Skyrim SE. You can use Bethesda's in-game mod service, which also sells mods, or you can a search engine to find sites that have thousands of free mods.

Originally posted by doomslayer3337:

Which version of Skyrim do I need to purchase?

You already own the Special Edition. This is the latest version. Despite whatever memes you might have seen, there are not dozens of Skyrim versions.

Originally posted by doomslayer3337:

I have an RTX 3090 so which mods do you recommend for me to max out the quality of graphics on this old game?

Nobody can tell you what you'll like, but you might take a look at Skyrim 202X[www.nexusmods.com] for a high end graphical overhaul.

Originally posted by doomslayer3337:

Which "modding tutorial" would ya'all reccomend

Click "guides" and then "top rated all time". Or you could just follow the instructions that come with each mod/modding tool.

Originally posted by doomslayer3337:

I heard of a massive mod project

They probably have web pages, then. You can use a search engine to find their websites. I just typed "morrowind in skyrim" into a search engine, and it brought up a link to a website called Skywind.

[Fatherdaeth]

modding skyrim nowaday's is a pain in the ass. The easiest way would be to subscribe to nexus mods its like 5 a month and you can use their vortex mod manager to install COLLECTIONS people have made that add 1000s of mods to skyrim in almost one click.

The reason for subscribing is to make the process automated otherwise you would need to click on each mod throughout the whole process and it would also limit your download speed.

You would just go to skyrim SE on nexus and login and click the collections tab and theres a lot to choose from. Some are easier than others. Some are separated from the same author into different types, as in one for immersion mods and one for graphical mods.

Most all of them need to you to run the game at least once unmodded before installing.

Not everyone gets them to work but if you follow instructions on getting it ready to install it is much easier than trying to do it yourself if you plan on adding a lot.

I'm no genius and i have installed a collection that was about 250 gigs worth of mods and it worked the first time. which to me is insane because it would have taken me about 2 day's to figure all that ♥♥♥♥ out myself or more.

you can pretty much ignore the success rating the collections have because there are a lot of people that just don't understand how modding works. If you have done it before it should be simple for you and like i said some of them are pretty much 1 click installs. you'll just be waiting a while for it to do everything for you.

Hope that helps

[smr1957]

You might find it helpful to read this - it has links to everything you need to get a modded game up and running:

Advice to New Players Regarding Modding the Game
https://steamcommunity.com/app/489830/discussions/0/3780246026239478835/

Link is in the For Those New to Modding the Game section of the following
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2882241414
from the PINNED TOPIC Helpful Links and References

As regards the latest update, see this:
The latest 1.6.1130 update and guide! - https://steamcommunity.com/app/489830/discussions/0/4031350196521219646/

Good luck!

[VikingActual31]

3. Since it is 2024 and the graphics of the 11.11.11 version are dated, the first mods I'll be searching for are the ones I can use to upgrade the graphics quality. I have an RTX 3090 so which mods do you recommend for me to max out the quality of graphics on this old game?
must have mods my choices
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/87707 - open cites
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/272 - alt start
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/81291 - show player in menus
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/97204 - skyrim motion control

other favorites
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/77530 - northern roads

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2347
http://enbdev.com/download_mod_tesskyrimse.html - for enb
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/93944 - grass mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/62381 - my favorite enb looks amazing
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/57874 - tree mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/659 - meshes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/63148 must have textures
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/27405?tab=description -character replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/77605 - read the room - immersion
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/92109 animation
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/users/140700623?tab=user+files Sonderbain's nexus - has some animation mods for oar
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/users/140700623?tab=user+files - animation replacers theese look and feel great
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/37061 - water for enb

weather mods
my favorite - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/42731
other great choices
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2472
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2187

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/users/37834630?tab=user+files - great monster mods that are lore friendly

check out eso's modlist has alot of great choices to download all or pick and choose
https://eso-ui.com/skyrim-se-next-gen-mod-list/

4. Which "modding tutorial" would ya'all reccomend since there are so many out there? I'm specifically looking for a tutorial on "how to mod skyrim" that applies to after whatever bethseda modding update that happened that has a lot of Skyrim fans upset.

https://www.youtube.com/@gamerpoets watch this guys videos will tell u everything u need to know in step by step videos hes probably the most beginner friendly tutorials that are easy to follow along with and understand id use vortex mod manager super easy to use

5. I heard of a massive mod project where some modders created a cool mod that basically was a remake of Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind but with Skyrim graphics. Does this mod still exist? Would be cool to play around with that. [/quote]

That would be skywind no idea when that comes out but skyblivion comes out next year