This is the experience I am looking to improve upon, one where I don't need to use the more meta systems of the game.
maybe eventually reaching the end of the quest I was originally on. sometimes I would come across a graveyard or a landmark that would peak my interest leading to an hour long dungeon crawl. I would take on a quest almost at random, and start walking. I recently started playing without even looking at the map, no fast traveling, nothing, I barely even recognized the main quest. making things interesting maybe a held lantern that glows brighter if you are facing the direction of your objective. Something like the compass from pirates of the Caribbean that reveals to you what you want most. More specifically I am trying to find something or get something made that makes questing/exploration more immersive or interesting. the Hud mods maybe but unlikely, the MoreHUD mods I am definitely adding for convenience. Not quite what I am looking for, I have seen the compass, though it looks about as janky as a poor reload animation for a fallout 4 custom weapon mod.