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0.0 hrs last two weeks / 452.5 hrs on record (206.9 hrs at review time)
Posted: Dec 29, 2014 @ 9:30am
Updated: Jan 17, 2015 @ 9:03am

An epic game made all the more epic by the fact that it is so easy to mod and so well supported by the modding community.

The Elder Scrolls series has a large following and often you will hear people argue over each new TES game comparing it to the last, but for me each TES game stands on its own merits, and Skyrim is no exception. The story is pretty good and there are plenty of side quests, but what makes Skyrim so great even when not modded is its large and open nature. This is a land you can just pick a direction and with no quest in mind and just explore. You will find danger and excitement on your journey ... and loot. Lots and lots of loot.

But once you start modding this game, that is when you unlock the true value that is Skyrim. Potentially thousands more hours content (for free) in a game that can be improved ten thousand different ways from graphics, textures and sounds all the way to game mechanics and user interface changes. You can make the game exactly what you need it to be, and play it for so long you may still be playing when the next game in this series comes out.... and sometimes longer than even that.

If you are interested in modding the PC version of the game, be sure to check out my guide for beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxQ1JN_X-_Y&index=1&list=PLE7DlYarj-DdhDG41roBVJfNCqvO5MmKP
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Templarkiller500 Dec 19, 2015 @ 7:42pm 
@Gopher Ok that makes sense because that seemed very low for all the mod showcases and playthroughs and everything you have done plus mod testing.
Gopher Dec 19, 2015 @ 3:59pm 
@TemplarKiller500 I have a private account that I used back before my channel took off. I have a few thousand hours on Skyrim on that account :)
Templarkiller500 Dec 19, 2015 @ 9:48am 
If I played the game for 3.7 more Hours I would have played more than Gopher?
Black-Photon Jun 18, 2015 @ 11:00am 
Yes, you can mod it. However, there are many mods that require DLC. If you only get the main game, you will need to check required DLC, and any mods that need it are restricted (Except in the small chance they have an alternate version)

However, the DLC is worth getting. There are many mods that require them, and they are very good. As it's only an extra £4 (as there's a sale), I would recommend getting the DLC
Game Changer Jun 17, 2015 @ 11:40pm 
Can I but Skyrim and mod it without getting the Legendary Pack because I already own the Legendary Pack on Xbox 360 and didn't want to pay more money for it.
Hoves96 Jun 17, 2015 @ 2:04pm 
Please tell me that the glitches on this aren't as bad as the PS3 versions? I have it on PS3 and have encountered that many glitches it's nearly crashed my console... Oh wait it has....
vagabond_6 Jun 13, 2015 @ 4:29pm 
so many mods, so little time!
g6x8h12 Jun 7, 2015 @ 2:45am 
Seriosly people, I learned from Gopher video's soo much in sphere of moding (FNV...TES) and learned how to improve grphic stotering nad glitches in those games by my self and without paying a single mod(nexsus) !
4 me (Sir)Gopher is a genious profesor 4 dummie's like I was once!!
Respect!!:riften::csgoglobe::csgostar::Tie:
N00B A7 L1F3 Apr 24, 2015 @ 7:41pm 
'You can make the game exactly what you need it to be..' If you have enough money to buy mods (Out of which only 25% goes to the mod developers), then sure.
Poporiko Apr 24, 2015 @ 7:01am 
"But once you start modding this game, that is when you unlock the true value that is Skyrim. "

Good luck with a paid mods. You want to mod. Pay. :woodleenemy2: