Hey everyone,

Long story short, I spent a ton of time modding Skyrim previously and very shortly after I finished (and barely got into my first character) my hard drive fried and I lost everything.

This time around, I'd like to just enjoy the game instead of spending hours upon hours installing, managing, and troubleshooting mods. I would like to just install a few select mods that are real "must haves" without getting crazy, mainly focuses on improved graphics, bug fixes, NPC/AI, or other mods that you feel shouldn't be played without.

I have every DLC, so any suggestions or opinions that you all have for me would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

I prefer a gently modded game, and have never gone for complete overhauls myself. So here are some of my faves:

A Quality World Map - With Roads - http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/4929/?

Enhanced Night Skyrim - http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/85/?

JaySuS Swords - http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/1002/?

Weapons of the Third Era - http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/3871/?

If you're looking for a quest mod to throw in there, Helgen Reborn was just given Mod of the Week at PC Gamer magazine. - http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/35841/?

/shameless plug