I'm trying to download mods from nexusmods.com but it says I need to register to download and there are only payment options... sorry I'm new to this but do I really have to pay? I've tried to download multiple mods and they all require me to sign in/pay.
Yep, the Nexus registration page is misleading. Just scroll down past all the payment options, and click "create account" without choosing one.
Make sure you never pay for accessing resources on the web when you already pay for Internet service. You wouldn't buy a calculator and then have to pay for each individual mathematical operator.
I just registered for Nexus today and I didn't have to pay. I did have to scroll past the pay options and find just stick with basic option.