How do I download patches and new updates for Skyrim? I'm encountering bugs and its hindering gameplay significantly.

There are no new patches I'm afraid. Patches will be installed automatically through Steam. The game is currently at version 1.1

Well, it would first require Bethesda to get off their asses and make some. Might be a while.

Damn. If anyone is far in the game, can you tell me how you avoided the common bug where random civilians start attacking you? Patch needs to be made asap. The AI for NPCs is pretty bad...

I just really don't wanna start over and then run into the same problem again. It seems counterproductive to play this game knowing at some point I won't be able to continue.

You sure its random? You don't have a bounty or have your weapon pulled out?