So i am having a blast with Skyrim, and enjoying the fact that i can finally roleplay in a game, in a number of ways. When the Creation kit arrived, i was amazed and really exited due to the unlimited ( almost ) ways to mod the game for an even greater experience.
Now though, i have been thinking about what to add and what to remove after having about 46 mods in my list. I feel like i am not having a really good idea on what mods to pick so my game turns the way i wish it to do.
My current situation.
I am roleplaying and storyline playing side by side. I play on Expert settings, and i am trying to get the game as realistic and fun as possible with the help of mods. My game in it′s current settings is awesome, but sure...you can always get it better.
My problem and question to you.
I have included in the ”spoiler tag” my list of mods i am currently playing with. This is by far no long list for some, and others may think it′s to much. I do however want to have some tips on what to focus on.
Considering the amount of mods on Steam today, the chance of missing some are not that unrealistic. If you see one or more mods i can delete due to let′s say another mod that does the same thing or just because it does not work as intended...please let me know.
Spoiler
HighResTexturePack01.esp
HighResTexturePack02.esp
NPCs Use Ammo
Slightly Reduced Distance NPC Greetings
Walk
Enhanced Blood Textures
Sounds of Skyrim - The Dungeons
New House Decorations
Detailed Cities
Deeper Snow (More Snow)
Enhanced Soundtrack (Part 1 - Explore)
Enhanced Soundtrack (Part 2 - Everything Else)
Sounds of Skyrim - The Wilds
Auto Unequip Arrows
Ask Follower Skills [Vanilla Font]
Followers can Relax
Hvergelmir′s Shield Retexture - HSR
Chopping block / Wood fires FIX
Beautiful Whiterun
Real Mountains
Birds and Flocks
Better Dynamic Snow
Enhanced Distant Terrain
Lush Grass
Arrow Stick
Detailed Whiterun v1.04
Civil War Cleanup
Detailed Outskirts
Better Riften
Water And Terrain Enhancement Redux
HD Plants + Herbs
Whiterun Trees
Kerplunk - Watery Rocks
Camping Kit of the Northern Ranger
Better Follower Improvements
Horses for Followers
Item Sorting
Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM
Required File for "Beautiful Whiterun"
Better Riften
Better Water
More Rain
Duel - Combat Realism
Better Swimming
Towns and Villagers Enhanced - Riverwood
RNG (Dynamic) Guards
GAME OF THRONES - House shields(by P3dr0)
Those i have uninstalled
The Pines of Whiterun
Frostfall - Hypothermia, Camping, Survival
HighResTexturePack02.esp
NPCs Use Ammo
Slightly Reduced Distance NPC Greetings
Walk
Enhanced Blood Textures
Sounds of Skyrim - The Dungeons
New House Decorations
Detailed Cities
Deeper Snow (More Snow)
Enhanced Soundtrack (Part 1 - Explore)
Enhanced Soundtrack (Part 2 - Everything Else)
Sounds of Skyrim - The Wilds
Auto Unequip Arrows
Ask Follower Skills [Vanilla Font]
Followers can Relax
Hvergelmir′s Shield Retexture - HSR
Chopping block / Wood fires FIX
Beautiful Whiterun
Real Mountains
Birds and Flocks
Better Dynamic Snow
Enhanced Distant Terrain
Lush Grass
Arrow Stick
Detailed Whiterun v1.04
Civil War Cleanup
Detailed Outskirts
Better Riften
Water And Terrain Enhancement Redux
HD Plants + Herbs
Whiterun Trees
Kerplunk - Watery Rocks
Camping Kit of the Northern Ranger
Better Follower Improvements
Horses for Followers
Item Sorting
Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM
Required File for "Beautiful Whiterun"
Better Riften
Better Water
More Rain
Duel - Combat Realism
Better Swimming
Towns and Villagers Enhanced - Riverwood
RNG (Dynamic) Guards
GAME OF THRONES - House shields(by P3dr0)
Those i have uninstalled
The Pines of Whiterun
Frostfall - Hypothermia, Camping, Survival
Explenation to the deleted mods in the spoiler tag.
The Pines of Whiterun = I noticed i had more than one for Whiterun and this one was choosen to go for starters.
Frostfall - Hypothermia, Camping, Survival = Well it′s a really cool mod, but the timeframe for things was a bit to short. Dead in 5 min in a blizzard etc. I am sure with a bit of tweaking it can be awesome, but i took it away for now until i can work it as intended and for it′s full potential.
Wishlist.
- I want to sit on the ground in the woods. Strange that this is not in the defaul settings but ok.
- A barber would be nice. To be able to grow / cut a beard...or longer hair / cut hair etc.
- Longer lasting blood and dirt on my character, clothes and gear. The best outcome would be that the blood/dirt stays on until you took a bath / swim or stood a while in heavy rain.
- Anything that can make the game more realistic. More clothes and equipment without god-mode settings like cannot die, can carry 500 times more and can fly etc.
- Improvements to the weather, enviroment and graphics. Sounds etc. You get my point.
- Backpacks or sadlebags yes...but i do feel like it′s cheating to use player-created gear with a bit to much reward in it. Lets say a bag that gives you an extra 50 – 100 towards your weight limit tops. That′s ok. To gain 1000 extra on your weight limit is by far not ok.
- Anything related to fishing, hunting improvements and so on. I am living as a ranger basically....but i do need to go to the towns a bit to often i feel.
- Housebuilding tips. I am guessing the creation kit is waiting for me to create one without utter failure. New to it by 100%, but i am hopeful that i can make it as well.
- Oh the joys of Game of Thrones. Music, items, lore or culture adds from this please.
Thank you

All and all, any roleplaying tips and improvements would be great!
Thank you.
