Any substantial modding you’re interested in doing will likely require you to step outside the managers.
It contains a selection of recommended mods on the Nexus, as well as a comprehensive rundown of mod management and organization programs. Tesgeneral is a part guide, part curated website from anonymous users on 4chan’s /vg/. When searching for Skyrim mods on there, make sure to filter your search for released items only. As a member of the Curse network, SkyrimForge utilizes the Curse client for managing downloaded mods. There are resources for self-directed learning about mod creation on the site. It has a streamlined layout and is designed to assist modders with project management. SkyrimForge is part of a network of similar websites, operating under the umbrella of CurseForge. The forums are both friendly and active, but TES Alliance places some limits on free users - most notably, a capped download speed.
It has a variety of user-rated mods as well as a dedicated section of subforums for those interested in lessons on learning how to create their own mods. TES Alliance is a long-standing Bethesda fansite with a focus on the Elder Scrolls games.
Isoku, creator of the fantastic immersion mod Wet and Cold, has made a statement about his decision to charge for his mods on Skyrim Nexus. Beware, though: some popular modders are pulling or failing to update their work on Nexus in favor of selling it on Steam. Skyrim Nexus also includes an easy-to-use download manager that’s easy to learn for beginners. The sheer amount of mods available on the website can make it hard to find quality work, but endorsement from groups like Skyrim G.E.M.S and S.T.E.P: Skyrim Total Enhancement Project will let you know you’re on the right track. Skyrim Nexus is a popular subsection of the Nexus Mods website, and probably the largest source of Skyrim mods on the internet. We’ve hunted up some of the best free alternatives to the Steam Workshop for you below. If you’ve only dipped your toes into Skyrim modding through Steam, you might be feeling particularly cheated by this announcement. JoeCow’s satirical take on matters is currently the most popular potential mod, with a twenty-five cent apple and $9.99 golden potato rounding out the top three.Ĭurrently, Skyrim is the only game that supports this monetization. While some are cautiously optimistic about the future of the paid modding initiative, others have taken to the Steam Workshop itself to air their grievances. Steam’s introduction of paid mods for Skyrim has divided the community, and follows on the back of a similarly controversial introduction of account limits based on purchases.