Yes mods are really great. Can't wait for the CK to come out and see what people come out with. What I love about them is the ability to tweak the game to play in way that I personally like. Then of course as people mentioned there are the ones that add new content. Right now I am enjoying the game but I am playing slowly so as not to have played the game out before it's arrival. I am already using a few mods that tweak gameplay. I level and gain skills more slowly. This doesn't change the overall content of the game. Its just the way I like to play. Another mod that is now on my favorite list is one that makes nights a dungeons darker. Love it. When wander around at night I need to use a light source to see better unlike with Vanilla night. It just makes it feel more realistic to me and adds to my enjoyment.

For me mod availability makes the game and is one of the main reason I bought it in the first place. They make into a big sandbox that is fun to play around with and in for ages. They provide to ability to have a part in creating your own game exactly the way you like it which I think is awesome.

It all depends on the mod really - there is a lot of variation in the size, scale, quality and complexity of mods that are available. I certainly wouldn't dismiss any of the mods that are out there (even though they don't all match my tastes), there a some very talented people creating material that improves or surpasses the source material, and I appreciate that they're willing to share their hard work and vision with the rest of us. If you're really not sure, take a look at what's around for Oblivion and Morrowind (you'll get the PC version of both games for buttons if you look around), and try them out to see for yourself. Perhaps the biggest downside is that some mods don't interact well with one another, and some are a little harder to install than others.

One of the big factors that makes the TES series my all time favourite game series is because of the mods, In Morrowind and Oblivion i used the CK (or CS as it was known) to build my self some lovely homes in places i wanted to live etc.. i also removed follower limits such as only being able to have 1 follower at a time.. small things like this make a big difference to me.

Then of course there are the millions of new weapons and armour mods people will make, most of which look a lot better than Bethesda's stock weapons and armour. Not to mention the huge overhaul mods that can give you a completely fresh experience with a game you have played countless times.

With the addition of steam workshop being used for Skyrim, we should be able to download and install most mods with a single click of a button which is great for those that ain't really into messing around with installation folders etc.

I still play Morrowind to this day, whilst i don't need mods for Morrowind the huge library of them has kept it feeling fresh every time i play. The same goes for Oblivion and Fallout 3 & NV.

Skyrim is a great game and console players will be playing and fully enjoying them selves for years to come. However, for those of us who want an endless supply of new items,dungeons,quests,spells,even different provinces.. We have the mod community. Once the CK is released in January it won't be long before Skyrim is fine tuned to fit most peoples tastes.

Do take your time. Play through the game on your Xbox for now while you save up. Don't be in a rush. The Creation Kit doesn't come out until January. It will take some time for the "biggies" to show up after that. The ones out now are definitely worth playing, but not necessarily if you have to rebuy the game or upgrade a computer. If anything, just make a list of the mods you would like to play. If you are only going to upgrade your current computer, then download them. It will save you quite a bit of time for later.

Ooooh yes they are.

For the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vMrY2WqLK4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r6hilB6Dlc...

And for the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBKjLxVJKRg...

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So go to Amazon or Newegg and pick up a Razer Onza fo $30. Blam, simple as that you're playing 360 style controller and UI with better graphics, console commands, and any mods you like. Oh, and a better (more durable & responsive) controller. This assumes you have Win7 or better, of course.

I would like mods like this. Bug fixes and the ability to fix the magic system maybe add a house and some clothes. The only major mod I would likely download for Skyrim is bigger cities.

Mods often make a much more ALIVE world. From travelling traders you meet on the roads, to bandits that appear in the cities at night, to cats and rats in the towns, and a lot more water creatures. Not to mention monster mods that add hundreds of new creatures to fight.

Also, mods are completely free.

Mods are terrible. Xbox 360 version is way better. Mods never add anything good anyway.

God now I want it on PC I can't afford a PC that will run Skyrim though Or at least I don't think so... Is there a way to check?

Oh for the love of Jesus, Marry and Joseph
(Starts looking for the oblivion discs, AGAIN)

To the OP: imagine going to a place where they force you to wear their clothing. Whether that's somewhat of your style or not, too bad. Imagine going to another place where there are thousands of stuff that will fit your personality to your heart content. Which will you prefer?

I play Xbox and love the game without it.

Cheers

It isn’t that unmoded Beth games aren’t good or satisfying. It is just that comparing a moded version to a vanilla one is like comparing a Thanksgiving meal to a turkey sandwich. You might like and be satisfied with a turkey sandwich but at the end of the day there is really no comparison.

It really depends on the mod. Some mods are great, such as the textures, water/atmosphere enhancements, no more blocky face, etc.

But some mods.. people just sort of going... "overboard" with mods like.. "better females" and "cover women" these are just way overboard. In my opinion, they don't really fit in Skyrim environment anymore.
It's as if those characters are going on a fashion show instead of fighting a dragon or something. (I know ppl are playing in 1st person so they won't see the face anyway.. but still!)

Anyways, this is just my opinion on some mods. Some mods enhance experience, some mods destroy them.

good god, yes.

Having played both Xbox and PC Oblivion the games are really completely different when you start modding them. You can customize the game to your playstyle and add in all sorts of new things that otherwise aren't available. Plus the obvious fact that gamesas stops releasing patches after a very short while and the modders pick up their slack which is something you don't get on the console. So far even without the CK I've found a couple mods that I've plugged in to make more items craftable and light up ore veins so you can actually see them. When the CK comes out there will be so many things to try that it will breathe new life into the game for me. Can't wait to see what the modders do with this one.

Sometimes I believe they sell us a blank chalkboard as big as the eye can see

But only let those with a PC write anything on it.

there is supposed to be something that might come out called a save editor for xbox 360 and ps3 that mods your character... i don't know what all it does. what all can you do on this?

Yes. There will be mods for whatever you could possibly think of in Skyrim. I have seen Bethesda might have been influenced by some mods in Oblivion. Things like harvesting ingredients are noticeable, http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/MrDarkSim/tes4/bdbfa9fc.jpg crafting, companions, and even the new http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/MrDarkSim/tes4/50f43568.jpg looks like they come from mods. If you make an excellent mod who knows, it might be a part of TES VI.

Mods are not vital by any means, however some of them really do improve the game they're made for significantly in some way. I say some because I feel that a large portion of them (at least for other games, cannot yet assess for Skyrim) simply don't add anything. Which brings up an important point: not all mods will work for all people, so you need to select the ones you feel will best fit the experience you want.

There will inevitably, and unfortunately, end up being a large number of what I call 'junk' mods; these are mods that overdo things in some way and can end up actually making things worse. I won't bother providing a list, since what is considered 'junk' is highly subjective, but I will strongly suggest that before you download a mod you carefully read the description and (where applicable) examine the photo gallery, as both can provide important information as to whether or not the mod it worth it to you.

It all comes down to do you want what everyone wants, or do you want something that was designed to fit you. Honestly it is the best way I can put it, even if you don't design them, some are more likely to suit you then others no matter how many downloads it has. Just what I have thought about mods, that's why i usually avoid mod packs. Although if FCOM was ever in a pack by itself I would download it in an instant just to make everything easier.

This sentence, right here, makes me think that Skyrim should automatically lose game of the year. Ewww.. Ewww... a game shouldn't RELY upon expanded content to be an enjoyable experience years from now. I've gone back and played Final Fantasy Tactics plenty of times without improvements. The FFT 1.3 patch for the game insanely improved the game, making every class viable, re-balancing broken characters and skill combinations, and revamping the end-game content to the point where it was a truly a challenge for dedicated players, but I never felt that without the patch, I couldn't have enjoyed the game.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interactive_Achievement_Awards#Game_of_the_Year Those are love of your life type of games. Requiring constant updates to keep up with the competition... a thing can only get so much plastic surgery; if it has a rotten spirit to it, it will eventually be put aside.