Fast Alternate Start is pretty much what it says on the tin. Unfortunately, Bethesda never added a way to skip the tutorial, but you can still do so thanks to this mod.
Make sure to check the compatibility page before you install mods like that.Īlthough iconic, Skyrim’s opening section is an absolute slog to play through, especially once you’ve already done it a few times. It’s also worth noting that Immersive Citizens isn’t compatible with a lot of mods that change the layout of cities and villages. Just as its title suggests, the most primarily affects citizens, so don’t expect to see major improvements when it comes to followers.
The improved AI also does a better job of reflecting the NPC's profession, with blacksmiths feeling more distinct than farmers, to name just one example. Once you install this mod, you’ll notice that NPCs travel more often than usual, have better schedules, and will behave differently depending on the day of the week.
Related: 10 Weirdest Video Game Bugs & Glitches Of All Time, Ranked Immersive Citizens is an ambitious mod that aims to overhaul the AI of most of the game’s NPCs and make them react to situations in a more realistic manner. NPCs, in particular, are notoriously easy to exploit due to their terrible artificial intelligence. Skyrim’s AI was pretty bad when the game launched back in 2011, and it hasn’t gotten much better since.
