Summary
- Too many mods in Skyrim can lead to unexpected consequences, as shown in a hilarious video where a player's character moved at an incredibly fast speed, causing textures to fail and the character to get stuck.
- The video received lighthearted comments from amused gamers, with some referencing The Flash and jokingly suggesting that more mods be applied to fix the existing issues caused by the current mods.
- Despite the risks, Skyrim mods are generally worth it due to the benefits they bring, ranging from bug fixes to total game conversions, helping the game constantly evolve and contributing to its ongoing success.
It seems like there is such a thing as too many Skyrim mods, as one player hilariously found out. The gamer in question decided to post a video on Reddit that shows one possible consequence of having an enormous amount of mods in Skyrim. While mods allow players to personalize their Skyrim adventures to their preferences, an excessive amount of mods can cause them to clash or interact in unexpected ways, potentially disrupting the game.
First released in 2011, the fifth main title of The Elder Scrolls franchise enjoyed a huge success among the gaming community thanks to its enormous lively sandbox world and open-ended gameplay, which provides players with ample role-playing opportunities. Even after more than 12 years, Skyrim still manages to remain one of the most popular games on the market. A big reason for this is undoubtedly the tremendous amount of mods that exist for Skyrim which can greatly improve the game, all the while extending its lifespan. That being said, a fine balance is mandatory, as the more mods that are installed, the higher the chance of encountering severe glitches or even game-breaking bugs.
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Possibly in an attempt to warn fellow gamers of the repercussions of having too many Skyrim mods installed at a time, Reddit user Last_Ad_9066 shared an interesting short clip online. The video showed the player’s character moving at breakneck speed, millions of times faster than its usual pace. In fact, its movement speed was so swift that the game’s textures could not keep up with it, failing to properly load. As a result, the playable character was eventually left stuck underneath a waterfall.
The aforementioned clip left many gamers feeling amused, with a great deal of them leaving light-hearted comments on the post, referencing DC hero The Flash or even suggesting that the video represented how drinking Skooma must canonically feel like. Others even ironically suggested that the original poster should install more mods that will fix the existing gameplay problems caused by the current mods.
Though Skyrim modifications can have an inherent risk of breaking the game, their benefits usually make them a worthwhile endeavor. There are many impressive Skyrim mods that can range from simple bug fixes and quality-of-life gameplay improvements to total conversions that completely change the way the game works. One such mod called The Forgotten City, has even managed to become so popular that it was later released as a stand-alone game. With this in mind, one can see how Skyrim's modding scene contributes to the title’s success by keeping the game in a constantly evolving state.
- Released
- November 11, 2011
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
- Engine
- Creation
- Expansions
- Skyrim: Dragonborn, Skyrim: Hearthfire, Skyrim: Dawnguard
- Franchise
- The Elder Scrolls
WHERE TO PLAY
Skyrim is a beloved game for a reason. There is so much to do in the game, and with the new anniversary updates, even veteran players will have a fresh experience if they haven’t played it in a few years. The modding community around the game is beyond active with some fans even using Skyrim's foundations to rebuild previous entries into the Elder Scrolls series.
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