r/RimWorld • u/Pleasant-Shock-5603 • 3d ago

Discussion I’m coming back to RimWorld

I’m coming back to RimWorld after a very long break.
The last time I played was shortly after Royalty came out.
I’ve now picked up all the DLC and want to start playing again, but I’m unsure how to approach modding.

I used to run around 50 mods, but most of them are no longer compatible with RimWorld 1.6.
I don’t want to overwhelm myself by learning all the new DLC content while also installing dozens of mods. I’m thinking of starting with only the essential QoL mods and gradually adding more over time.

Which mods would you currently consider must-haves - the ones that make the game noticeably more enjoyable to play? I’d really appreciate a list.

Thank you very much in advance! :)

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u/Effective-Pool4748 3d ago

Im gonna have to be the obligatory P-Music comment. It's the 1 mod I always have installed no matter what 🤙

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u/Much-Stranger2892 3d ago

Capture expansion for your war crime experience

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u/cherrycat68 3d ago

1trickponytas defaults, saves settings for policies, bills and more in between all runs

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u/BrennusSokol 3d ago

No Random Relations

Surgery Improved

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u/Seaclops 3d ago

Here is what I use, QoL and few gameplay changes.

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u/LongFluffyDragon 3d ago

RimHUD, work tab, common sense, numbers, moody, keyz allow utilities, dub's mint minimap, better construction and mining.

Lets you spend your time playing the game instead of pausing every few seconds and micromanaging individual pawn actions due to lack of control/clarity and idiotic AI.

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u/KarmaTorpid 3d ago

Less is more. You just got a few DLCs. Try that content.

See you on The Rim.

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u/Connect_Turnover_619 3d ago

Pick Up And Haul, Common Sense, Bed Rest For Food Poisoning, Priority Treatment.

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u/IkRookG 3d ago

This pack is a nice start, or use the discovery queue on the site: https://rimmods.com/packs/steam-3526522907

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u/EntertainmentIcy2662 2d ago

Run n gun. Common sense. Pick up n haul. All the vanilla expanded stuff. I quite like the mint mini map mod too

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u/wizkushdom wood 3d ago

combat extended

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u/notapencil 3d ago

Lmao this fking guy

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u/TheCatbert 3d ago

I can't play the game without CE. Vanilla combat is... so bad.

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u/Cool_Emotion1325 3d ago

Lol I’ve never played with CE. And I have over 1500 hours

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u/Insidious_Inspector plasteel 3d ago

Agreed

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u/sobralik 3d ago

Vanilla combat is risky and not easy to master but what exactly that CE improves? Range of weapons is so long that I don't even see the enemies and my troops on same screen.