(DLC-sized) The Second Great War Mod..(Criminally Underrated)
For years, We have felt that the Thalmor, one of the most powerful factions in The Elder Scrolls universe, were barely represented in the game. They appear as arrogant enforcers of the White Gold Concordat, a shadowy force pulling the strings behind the weakened Empire, but beyond the occasional embassy infiltration or random patrols, they never truly felt like a major enemy. Despite their deep involvement in Tamriel’s politics, Skyrim never lets the player face them in an actual war, something that has left many disappointed, especially those who saw the Civil War as nothing more than a missed opportunity for large-scale storytelling.
This is where The Second Great War mod comes in. At around 800MB, this DLC-sized expansion does what Skyrim never did, it finally brings the Thalmor to the forefront. The Aldmeri Dominion is no longer a distant power operating from behind the scenes. Instead, it becomes a direct and aggressive force, launching a war that completely reshapes the political landscape of Skyrim. Unlike the vanilla Civil War, which many found repetitive, unfinished, and lacking real consequences, this mod provides a large-scale, deeply engaging, and highly detailed conflict.
Unlike vanilla’s Civil War battles, which often felt like disconnected skirmishes with a handful of soldiers, The Second Great War introduces a full-scale war effort. Players will find themselves involved in actual military campaigns, facing well-organized enemy forces and experiencing larger, more intense battles that truly capture the chaos of war. Every action has weight, there is a real sense of progression, where choices matter, and where battles aren't just fought for the sake of a quest marker, but for control over key territories.
Beyond the combat itself, this mod excels at political storytelling. One of the biggest complaints about Skyrim’s Civil War was how shallow its execution was, there was no diplomacy, no intrigue, just "attack this fort, take this city, repeat." The Second Great War expands on these elements, giving depth to the war effort and making it feel alive. Players will interact with key political figures, witness the shifting power dynamics, and truly feel like they are part of something greater rather than just another soldier in a meaningless conflict.
For years, We have felt that the Thalmor, one of the most powerful factions in The Elder Scrolls universe, were barely represented in the game. They appear as arrogant enforcers of the White Gold Concordat, a shadowy force pulling the strings behind the weakened Empire, but beyond the occasional embassy infiltration or random patrols, they never truly felt like a major enemy. Despite their deep involvement in Tamriel’s politics, Skyrim never lets the player face them in an actual war, something that has left many disappointed, especially those who saw the Civil War as nothing more than a missed opportunity for large-scale storytelling.
This is where The Second Great War mod comes in. At around 800MB, this DLC-sized expansion does what Skyrim never did, it finally brings the Thalmor to the forefront. The Aldmeri Dominion is no longer a distant power operating from behind the scenes. Instead, it becomes a direct and aggressive force, launching a war that completely reshapes the political landscape of Skyrim. Unlike the vanilla Civil War, which many found repetitive, unfinished, and lacking real consequences, this mod provides a large-scale, deeply engaging, and highly detailed conflict.
Unlike vanilla’s Civil War battles, which often felt like disconnected skirmishes with a handful of soldiers, The Second Great War introduces a full-scale war effort. Players will find themselves involved in actual military campaigns, facing well-organized enemy forces and experiencing larger, more intense battles that truly capture the chaos of war. Every action has weight, there is a real sense of progression, where choices matter, and where battles aren't just fought for the sake of a quest marker, but for control over key territories.
Beyond the combat itself, this mod excels at political storytelling. One of the biggest complaints about Skyrim’s Civil War was how shallow its execution was, there was no diplomacy, no intrigue, just "attack this fort, take this city, repeat." The Second Great War expands on these elements, giving depth to the war effort and making it feel alive. Players will interact with key political figures, witness the shifting power dynamics, and truly feel like they are part of something greater rather than just another soldier in a meaningless conflict.