Skyrim DVD Will Still Allow Mods?

happy · May 12, 2012, 07:37 PM

Hi guys,
So I just found a good deal on Skyrim, but it is not the downloadable version on Steam. It is a retail (New) sealed package sold by someone. My question is, do I simply copy the CD key from the box and put it into the Steam? I want to be able to download Mods, and from what I heard, you need Skyrim from Steam to be able to use the mods.

Thanks for the help in advance

Kreij · May 12, 2012, 07:44 PM

I have a boxed copy of Skyrim. You just install it, enter your key, and it will activate with Steam automatically.
At least mine did. lol

Darkleoco · May 12, 2012, 07:44 PM

Retail copies still use steam and give no problems with using mods whatsoever, or at least my retail version gave me no problems lol.

Edit: Kreji beat me to it lol

happy · May 12, 2012, 07:46 PM

Thanks guys. Just saved me a peace of mind and $20.

Kreij · May 12, 2012, 07:50 PM

On a side note, you can download and install mods outside of Steam.
I use nexus mods usually, and don't bother with the "workshop".

happy · May 12, 2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

On a side note, you can download and install mods outside of Steam.
I use nexus mods usually, and don't bother with the "workshop".

But you still get the same mods as the ones on Steam?

Kreij · May 12, 2012, 07:58 PM

Many modders put their mods on both nexus and Steam, but they don't have to do so.
It doesn't matter, you will be able to use anything you want.

You can use both nexus mods and Steam mods at the same time. The only difference is that Steam tracks the mods you pull from them and I believe will update them automatically, if you want, when a new version comes out.
I'm not sure on that, I don't use Steam mods.

KainXS · May 14, 2012, 01:41 AM

actually the workshop dosen't allow a good bit of mods to be uploaded to the site, so the ones not allowed are only on the nexus as well as most of the others also.

AsRock · May 14, 2012, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KainXS

actually the workshop dosen't allow a good bit of mods to be uploaded to the site, so the ones not allowed are only on the nexus as well as most of the others also.

Yeah i noticed that, how ever using the workshop is so simple and makes adding and removing them as simple as it could be.

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