Interesting NPCs, otherwise abbreviated as 3DNPC, is an expansive Skyrim mod that adds new characters, quests, and more into the game. The size and scope of the mod helps refresh the experience for returning players, and new roleplaying opportunities make the world of Skyrim feel more alive and engaging.
Despite being nearly a decade old, Skyrim‘s longevity is still considered impressive among a wide portion of the gaming community. Fans of the Elder Scrolls series continue to find themselves returning to the landscape of Skyrim time and time again, and multiple re-releases of the game in the form of remastered editions or versions for new platforms have no doubt contributed in part to this phenomenon.
Another large influence on its replayability, however, is Skyrim‘s impressively large-scale modding community. The game has almost become notorious for the sheer amount of mods available to download, many of which completely overhaul or significantly expand upon the world of Skyrim. With so many new gameplay features and creative opportunities available for players to discover thanks to this, Skyrim has found the potential to live on for many years since its original release date, and even now fans are eager to find more ways to renew their gaming experience before diving back in.
How Interesting NPCs Makes Skyrim Feel Bigger
Interesting NPCs can be downloaded from the mod’s official website, 3DNPC, as well as on the Skyrim Nexus page. A Skyrim Special Edition version of the mod exists as well. Although it’s fairly large in size, installation is relatively straightforward and mod managers can be used to assist with the process. 3DNPC adds more than 250 fully voiced characters to the world of Skyrim, several of which also serve as followers and potentially even marriage candidates. Many of the added followers have commentary based on specific locations to be found across Skyrim and even some quest-related conversations, making them feel like a fully fleshed-out companion accompanying the Dragonborn on their travels.
The mod also expands Skyrim by introducing new quests to the game. These range from lengthy questlines to brief, character-specific missions. In addition to this, many 3DNPC characters have ties to one another, something that players can discover as they engage in conversations and explore some of the mod’s interlocking quests. Players looking for new roleplaying opportunities can also make use of the many dialogue options presented in each conversation, allowing them to shape the Dragonborn’s character build in Skyrim into whatever way they see fit. Anyone looking to refresh Skyrim before revisiting the game should consider looking into the Interesting NPCs mod.
