For the first time in quite a while, I've actually caved to my monthly urge to reinstall Bethesda's beloved RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and then mod the crap out of it. Typically, this endeavor ends with me sending it back to Oblivion once I remember it's ultimately still the same game I've played through dozens of times now, but things are different this time. I found an extensive modlist that piqued my interest with its plethora of transformative gameplay changes, and after checking it out this week, I've fallen in love with Skyrim all over again.
That modpack is LoreRim, a mammoth project by YouTuber biggie_boss that completely reworks Skyrim into a modernized and hardcore experience while still remaining faithful to the game's tone and visual aesthetic. The list includes thousands of the best Skyrim mods, along with tons of compatibility patches and custom tweaks that ensure everything works together smoothly. It also has options for both "Default" mid-level visuals and "Ultra" high-end ones to make it suitable for a wide range of PC gaming rigs, along with full widescreen support — something members of the ultrawide gang like me greatly appreciate.
