There are some tools to make modded Skyrim more stable, but I don't know enough about them to really offer any advice. The
Nexus community is probably the best place to ask.
Yeah, I've checked out a few guides - but they seem too daunting. Well, probably it's more accurate to say I'm too lazy
Instead, I've started to create a list of games that I want to check out - in the hopes of finding something that will keep my attention.
Seems my attention span is even shorter than normal, which is pretty bad.
Played and enjoyed:
Max Payne 3
Really quite excellent as a straight-forward no-brain TP shooter. The set pieces are strong and the feel is great. Story is typical Rockstar, meaning it's mildly entertaining with less insightful sarcasm than it seems to think it has.
That said, I don't care for the setting much. I loved the Noir-style of the old Max Payne games, and I don't think it was a good approach for a sequel.
Lands of Lore 3
I remember I quit this game in disgust back upon release, because it was so obviously not a true Westwood game. Watered down, silly and streamlined.
Ironically, it's from a time when RPGs were relatively complex and somewhat challenging, so even a watered down example like this can have a few nice moments.
I got it up and running in high resolution and 3DFX emulation, and it's fully playable and sort of quirky fun. I might just play it for real.
Fallout 2 with Restoration mod
Always loved the mechanics in the old Fallout games. It's got everything I want in terms of character progression and the combat system is entertaining.
But I'm not a big fan of the setting - as it's so depressing. Also, I can already detect "Obsidian" style writing - which means it's less engaging than it's cerebral and "well-written".
I don't know what it is about this style of writing. It feels like you're having a conversation with a huge fan of Academia who's never had an original thought of his own.
You know the type?
Tron 2.0 with Killer App mod
I always heard so many great things about this game. I finally got it running in a proper resolution - and it's looking pretty good.
I like Tron a lot, but that's mostly down to nostalgia.
Still, I remember loving almost all the old Monolith shooters - so I expect this might be worth playing all the way through.
If only they'd do a proper AvP game again
System Shock Infinite
Heard this was THE fan mission mod for System Shock 2. So, I had to check it out.
Hmmm, not sure what to say.
I expected a new location, but it seems to be set in the exact same levels as the original. As in, the Von Braun and Rickenbacker.
So, it's really just a bunch of level-changes and a really strange story about alternate realities.
Not sure I'll bother, TBH.
Star Wars - Force Unleashed
I always kinda liked this game. The story seemed relatively interesting and very Star Wars-ish.
It looks pretty good still, and with the 60 FPS unlocker and running in a proper resolution, it's working for me.
That said, it's not exactly thrilling.
Skyforge
The MMO that I believe Obsidian helped out on.
Looks and feels great, but it's so obviously hampered by the F2P model. They're locking classes behind pay/play walls and none of the "free" ones interest me.
Also, it seems more like a straight-up action RPG than a meaty MMO.
Probably won't be playing this one.
Starpoint Gemini 2
I never really play this kind of game when there's no coop multiplayer, but I learned that it has a story so I thought I'd check it out.
Looks ok, but also a bit clunky.
It feels slightly like Freelancer, which is a good thing - but the combat doesn't feel very good to me.
Most likely won't bother at length.