No initial map markers - Disable and hide map markers at game start
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #146 of 147 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This light (ESL-ified) plugin simply hides all map markers at the start of a new game (the major cities, that is). They should still be discoverable just as any other location, they're just not unnecessarily clogging your fancy paper map replacer anymore.
I'm sure this must exist somewhere on Nexus already, but all I could find was a synthesis patcher and a mod that permanently disables all map markers. But I figured since I couldn't find it myself I might as well upload my own plugin here.
Let me know if I missed anything or if something isn't working.
Oh, and the map in the header is the wonderful Immersive Paper Map (Adventurer Theme Edition) by CKW25
This light ESL-ified plugin hides all major city map markers at the start of a new game, keeping them discoverable but uncluttering your map. Ideal for players using map replacers who want a cleaner initial view. With 54 endorsements and 13,365 downloads, it's a niche utility for Skyrim.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Lightweight and ESL-flagged, so it won't bloat your load order
- Does exactly what it says: hides city markers without breaking discovery
- Decent download count (13,365) shows it's filling a real niche
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects major cities, not all map markers, so you'll still see other icons
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be tested with the latest Skyrim patches
- Small mod with 54 endorsements, so community feedback is limited
For Skyrim players who use map replacers like Immersive Paper Map and want a cleaner, more immersive start without losing the ability to discover cities. Skip if you want to permanently disable all markers or if you prefer seeing everything from the get-go.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and enable; the ESL flag means it won't take a slot in your load order.
- Pair this with a paper map replacer to get the full effect—the author recommends Immersive Paper Map.
- Start a new game to see the markers hidden; existing saves might still show them until you discover them.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- CarpeNihil
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 13,365
- Endorsements
- 54
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 7/23/2022
- Updated
- 7/23/2022
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