I've started to roleplay more to compensate the game's lack of depth.
that's funny because i started by strictly rping my first 3-4 primary archetype characters. and, what i got was very bored after about 150 hours and i almost ended up shelving the game.
luckily, i decided i'd make a hybrid that could do everything and be all-powerful. now, i can pick up the controller and play however i'd like on any given day and not feel forced into a specific roleplay. now, i can make up for the lackluster combat by using all my skills and perks in one battle or just one skill group. if i want to strictly rp, i do a DID run.
i can be a thief today and a mage tomorrow or a master of all everyday.
it brought back some fun and, at the very least, delayed the time when i'll go replay oblivion and deeply compare it with skyrim and make some huge judgments of the two.