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Within the first week ofStarfield’s release, more than 600 mods were uploaded, with over 2.2 million downloads and nearly 100 new mods added daily. However, seasonedSkyrimplayers will find this surge all too familiar.
Modding communities for Bethesda games are prolific and active, creating a plethora of custom content that extends the life and enjoyment of these titles. But there is an inherent trap with getting into modding that veterans of Bethesda are familiar with.
There is One Major Problem With Modding That Longtime Fans Know All Too Well
The cycle of endlessly modding a game instead of playing it is a phenomenon manySkyrimplayers know all too well.
A common sentiment among modders, as seen in discussions onr/skyrim, is the endless pursuit of the perfect mod setup.
Many players confess to spending hundreds of hours installing and testing mods without ever completing the main quest or reaching higher character levels.
The frustration of “forever-modding” is a well-known issue. Other players have expressed the difficulty of avoiding this trap, noting that their time in the game is dominated by mod research and testing rather than actual gameplay.
This same cycle is repeating inStarfield, where the ease of adding mods opens a floodgate of continuous tweaking and modification, often leading to instability and burnout.
Modders also struggle with the temptation to constantly check for new mods, disrupting their gameplay. As mentioned, inr/skyrimmods, the pattern of playing for a short period before returning to Nexus Mods for another tweak is common.
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This behavior detracts from the immersive experience that these expansive worlds are meant to provide. And it never stops becauseeven todaySkyrimstill gets new mods.
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A significant part of the problem lies in the nature of modding itself. Every new mod introduces potential conflicts with existing ones, and with each additional mod, the complexity of these interactions increases exponentially.
And despiteBethesda’s efforts to support the modding community, it hasn’t been very fruitful.
For instance, players have encountered issues where too many mods prevent the game from launching properly. While you’re able to always verify the game files to fix any potential problems, the inherent instability of running multiple mods together remains.
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Despite these challenges, the allure of mods remains strong. For many players, mods are a way to keep a game fresh and engaging long after its initial release.
The creativity and innovation seen in the modding community can breathe new life into a game, offering experiences that the original developers never envisioned.
And so, while Bethesda’s new space adventure offers a new universe to explore, the issues associated with modding remain largely the same.
What do you think of modding in Bethesda titles? Let us know in the comments.
Daniel Royte
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. you may also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
