Living Takes Time

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,305 endorsements) 📥 76,358 downloads 📌 v2.4.1 📅 10/15/2013
⚪ Last updated 2014

By Akezhar · Books and Scrolls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/28/2014 📅 Created: 10/15/2013
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal

📋 About This Mod

✅ Calculates the time spent in various menus in the game and forwards the game time accordingly
✅ Each module can be activated or deactivated separately using the MCM reducing the scripts running
✅ Each module has different options to activate or deactivate features
✅ Time spent for different actions like crafting, eating, training and leveling can be set using the MCM
✅ Time spent in menus is calculated using the current game time scale and a time multiplier set in MCM
✅ Optional block for certain actions during combat like opening inventory, reading and looting
This mod is for everyone that uses realism mods to enhance gameplay and adds to that making time pass when performing actions like reading, eating, crafting and training, you can use the MCM menu to set every option as you prefer and customize your game experience.

Main features:

  • Calculates the time spent in various menus in the game and forwards the game time accordingly
  • Each module can be activated or deactivated separately using the MCM reducing the scripts running
  • Each module has different options to activate or deactivate features
  • Time spent for different actions like crafting, eating, training and leveling can be set using the MCM
  • Time spent in menus is calculated using the current game time scale and a time multiplier set in MCM
  • Optional block for certain actions during combat like opening inventory, reading and looting
  • Reading increases speech based on time spent reading
  • Expertise in the appropriate skill reduces the time needed to perform actions
  • FISS support to save and load settings

Use posts, any suggestion and criticism is well accepted!

Translations:

French by Floyd2099

Download and activate using NMM.
Updating from 2.x.x:
  • Download the new file using NMM
  • Activate and and click yes when asked to update

Updating from 1. 2. 0:

  • Use the MCM page and deactivate the mod, save the game and exit
  • Deactivate the mod using NMM
  • Load the game and make a new save then exit
  • Download the new file and activate using NMM
  • Load the new save and wait for the MCM menu message, save the game and play
Use the MCM page and deactivate the mod, save the game then deactivate and remove using NMM.
This mod requires skse and SkyUI.
The mod is compatible with all books, food, armors and weapons from all DLCs and mods. For the crafting module, weapons and armors from mods will fall into the right category if the mods author has set the right keywords for the item, otherwise it will fall into the armor timing for armors or ammo timing for weapons. Works with mods that change the timescale.

Recommended Mods for increased immersion: - Frostfall - iNeed / Realistic Needs and Diseases - Hunterborn - Skyrim - Enhanced Camera / Immersive First Person - Immersive HUD - Loot and Degradation

Q: I have installed the mod and now i can't use the ESC menu, what can i do? A: The ESC menu is actually the Journal menu so if you have the "block journal during combat" option active you won't be able to use it
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Living Takes Time is a realism mod for Skyrim that makes time pass when performing actions like reading, eating, crafting, and training. Each menu has separate time and activation options, allowing players to customize how these activities affect the game clock. With over 4,300 endorsements, it's a popular choice for immersion-focused players.

✨ Key Features

Adds time passage for reading, eating, crafting, and training actions.
Each menu has separate time and activation options for customization.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 4,305 endorsements and 76,358 downloads — clearly a well-loved mod.
  • Perfect for realism mod users who want time to matter for everyday activities.
  • Separate options per menu give you fine control over how much time each action takes.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2014 — may have compatibility issues with the current Skyrim version or other mods.
  • No detailed documentation provided, so you'll need to experiment to find the right settings.
  • Only covers four actions — if you wanted time passage for other activities, this won't do it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use realism mods and want time to pass when reading, eating, crafting, or training. If you're into immersion and role-playing, this adds a nice layer of consequence. Skip if you prefer fast-paced gameplay or don't care about time simulation.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's in-game settings to adjust time passage per action — you can tweak it to your liking.
  • Since it's from 2014, test it with your current mod list to ensure no conflicts, especially with other realism mods.
  • Use a mod manager to install and easily disable if you run into issues.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Akezhar
Version
2.4.1
Downloads
76,358
Endorsements
4,305
Category
Books and Scrolls
Created
10/15/2013
Updated
9/28/2014

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