Skyrimis famous for its insanely passionate modding community, but one of its players discovered an old-fashioned solution to their problem with the game’s compass. The compass heads-up display fromSkyrimwas originally introduced inOblivion, its predecessor game, and was considered to be a radical departure from the traditional minimap seen inMorrowind. Some praised the simplicity of the compass display, while others yearned for a return to the familiar. Ultimately, the compass has become a staple in all modernBethesda games such asSkyrimandFallout 4, or even the upcomingStarfield.
While there are many user interface mods inSkyrim, the most famous one is arguably SkyUI. However, when it comes to manipulating the HUD – given that many players find the compass and resource bars to be distracting at times – the most immersive and versatile option happens to be iHUD. Alternatively known as Immersive HUD, this mod allowsSkyrimplayers to toggle the compass through a keybind, and it also removes elements such as the crosshair, sneak bar, and floating quest markers in unnecessary situations.
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For a player like Anameiswrittenhere, while iHUD would no doubt do the job just fine, there’s an even simpler solution: slapping a piece of paper across the monitor where the compass is supposed to be. While one might argue about the method, the results are technically there. In the words of Todd Howard, “it just works.” The great advantage of this “mod” is that the piece of paper is easily removable, allowing Anameiswrittenhere to toggle between showing the compass and hiding it to suit their adventuring needs, as the compass isn’t without its use when exploringSkyrimlocations such as Blackreach.
ThisessentialSkyrimmodwas posted on the game’s official subreddit, where it amassed plenty of requests from otherSkyrimplayers hoping to receive a download link. Amusingly enough, all the links lead to different types of printer and notebook papers. An underrated aspect of Anameiswrittenhere’s mod is that it also works on consoles, thus introducing a one-size-fits solution forSkyrimplayers no matter their platform. This is the type of creative thinking that Bethesda can only hope to match forThe Elder Scrolls 6, and many fans of the franchise no doubt had their day brightened by Anameiswrittenhere and their hilarious solution.
The excitement for the nextElder Scrollstitle is starting to build up in the wake ofSkyrim’s 11th Anniversary. WithStarfieldset to release next year, players know that Bethesda’s focus will turn towardsThe Elder Scrolls 6. Beyond rumors of a Hammerfell setting, not much is known about the game thus far, but what is known for certain is that mods such as the one by Anameiswrittenhere will be quite popular within the first few days of its release.
The Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim: Anniversary Editionis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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