(I imagine the short answer for many is “extensive mods,” but I’m on PS4 so my choices in that area are a bit limited.)

I got really into Skyrim when I was unemployed during the summer of 2020. I’ve probably put in close to 1,000 hours to date. I still love the game, but unfortunately I’m now so familiar with the questlines, enemies, dungeons, and dialogue that it’s hard for me to continue enjoying it. Even if I put it down for 4-5 months, I still find myself a little burned out because I know it too well by this point.

Some might ask, “Why try to keep playing, then?” and it’s a fair question. Basically, I still like the mechanics of the game. I still enjoy a good dungeon crawl. Archery is an incredibly satisfying combat skill and I haven’t been able to find another game that’s quite as fun for archery. And tbh, Skyrim has become a comfort game for me when I need an alternate world to slip into for a few hours. I want to keep enjoying it. I’m just not sure how anymore.

For other players who’ve logged a lot of hours, I’m curious to know: How do you keep the experience fresh and interesting for yourself? Are there different RP strategies that you take? Do you mod the hell out of your game? Do you just embrace and enjoy the familiarity?

  • gaydarlessOP
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    2
    ·
    1 year ago

    Oh this is awesome, I appreciate your sharing!! I’ll definitely be giving these a watch for ideas.

    • Azure@beehaw.org
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      1 year ago

      Watching a few of the newest ones has almost had me playing vanilla myself! I love that they even tell you how to use some of the way the game’s left broken without the unofficial patch for a few of the combinations.

      Have fun!