Streamline eating, drinking, and sleeping mechanics for the Skyrim world

iNeed – Food Water and Sleep is a free, fan-made mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which alters the eating, drinking, and sleeping mechanics in the game. The idea is to streamline these gaming aspects by offering a completely new schedule and a series of refined adjustments.

With this mod, your Skyrim character will only need to eat and drink 2-3 times a day. In addition, sleeping is required just once per day before the effects of hunger, thirst, or tiredness become evident. Unlike cosmetic mods like Skyrim Flora Overhaul Mod, iNeed does impact the gameplay.

Increased immersion for Skyrim

Mechanics relating to eating, drinking, and sleeping are part of the immersive qualities of Skyrim, and iNeed – Food Water and Sleep makes the game more immersive than before. The mod considers how heavy and how filling food items are. It also factors how to carry water, the effects of alcohol, and even werewolf transformations.

Optional widgets

You can use optional widgets if you use this mod alongside the correct versions of SKSE and SkyUI. For example, you will be able to configure on-screen icons to represent your character’s condition. Another optional feature is the Dangerous Diseases mechanic.

Broad compatibility

Using multiple mods together often raises compatibility issues, but iNeed is designed to be compatible with a broad range of different mods. The documentation online lists various mods that iNeed supports.

A new take on Skyrim’s mechanics

As with any mod designed to tweak gameplay, iNeed – Food Water and Sleep has divided opinions. Some players prefer the base game mechanics, and so they will give this mod a miss. On the other hand, others will appreciate the streamlined qualities and immersive aspects of iNeed.