Helps to Have a Map Degradation Edits
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #108 of 211 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Now your maps last longer!
This patch edits the degradation speeds for the maps from Helps to Have a Map so that they degrade more slowly. Specifically, it edits the percentage chances that a map will degrade in various circumstances (such as when you have it equipped in the rain or in combat). The FOMOD allows you to choose between 50%, 25%, or 10% of the degradation rates in the base mod.
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This patch for the 'Helps to Have a Map' mod slows map degradation to 50%, 25%, or 10% of normal speed, giving players more time to explore without losing their map. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for those who find the original degradation too fast. With 52 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but functional option.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Three speed options give you control over how forgiving the map is.
- Small but active community (52 endorsements) suggests it works as advertised.
- Lightweight patch that does one thing well—no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Only useful if you already use 'Helps to Have a Map'—it's a patch, not standalone.
- No compatibility notes for other map mods, so conflicts are possible.
- Last updated in 2023, so it may not work with newer game versions.
For players who use 'Helps to Have a Map' but find the map degrades too quickly and want a more relaxed exploration experience. Skip if you don't use the base mod or prefer the original challenge.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Pick the 50% option first if you're unsure—it's a gentle slowdown without removing the challenge.
- Make sure you have the base mod installed and load this patch after it in your mod manager.
- If you're on a server, confirm the mod is allowed and installed on the server side too.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Lenora
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,783
- Endorsements
- 52
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 10/1/2023
- Updated
- 10/1/2023
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