7 Days to Die

Void said:

Just picked this game up for the first time ever because I was having a crafting survival itch. I've played it for the past week and there is a lot to love about it, but I didn't realize that they changed the skill system at some point. I want a mod or a game that uses the "learn by doing" method, not the "hope you find the right books" method. I'm still so fucking far away from making a cement mixer it isn't even funny.

I have watched various videos and read articles about the overhaul mods listed in this thread, and none of them totally grab me either. I'm not opposed to a class system like in Rebirth or Darkness Falls, but those are also designed for people that have truly mastered the game (or at least have played for more than a week) and I'm not looking to completely change how the game plays yet, as I've barely scratched the surface of vanilla. But I was really thinking it would have skill level ups like the original game did, where if I use a spear I get better with a spear, or if I cook I'll get better at cooking. Not hoping I find enough cooking books to unlock the next recipe (granted, cook books are super easy to find).

Are there any mods that just roll the skill system back?

As an aside, browsing through mods of course I saw tons of them that look pretty cool. Thinking of using a UI mod, maybe that one that lets you sort your shit into nearby crates, etc. Anyone have some suggestions for good mods to use that don't completely change the game?

If there is another similar survival crafting game that is as engaging as this one but has the skill system I want, please feel free to let me know about that too. I'm in the mood to grind skills, just not loot drops.

Thanks!

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Void said:

I'm aware of the tip about focusing skills, but even with that I'm struggling on some (and not with others). Also, I hate having to put points into something early on just to get books, when the points really aren't where I want to spend them.

I'm not seeing where it says that about the skills in UL, but I'm not saying you are wrong either. Most comments do mention it is a serious grind though, including the crafting being a huge slog. I might try all the different overhaul mods out to see if any fit, but honestly I'd just love a skill overhaul mod...although now that I say that, I understand it is a pretty serious undertaking that would require reworking more than just skills.

It sounds like if I could just roll the game back to an earlier point before skill books, but keep all the QoL and graphical improvements, it would be what I'm looking for.

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