Convo Skill Check Scaling
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #78 of 457 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I recently made a mod (Clear Skill Checks) that makes conversation skill/attribute checks show the required value when you pass the check, instead of just showing you the value you have. Then I realized that all the checks I tested were of really low values. The highest I've seen is 7, though it's a pain to go through the game finding these. This mod scales up those values so you'll see them go all the way to 20 for particularly hard checks, and/or when you're very high level.
Unmodded behaviour
In the unmodded game every conversation with a skill check has a difficulty level (None/Easy/Medium/Hard/Impossible - not related to the game difficulty) and a numerical power level associated with it. The power level is like an enemy or quest's level. The power level is fed into a curve (different one for each difficulty), which outputs a check value. None difficulty is a constant 3 difficulty (so always pass), and Impossible is a constant 20 value. The other three scale from 3-10, 5-15, and 6-20, respectively. The maximum of each curve is reached when the power level is 40 or higher. This is the same mechanism that doors and other device skill checks use, but it seems that devices actually use all the power levels and difficulties, because those can get quite high.
What I found so far in testing is that most conversations are Easy difficulty (max 10), and the power levels tend to be on the low side (hence me never seeing anything over 7). I found one skill check that was Hard, but it had a power level of 0 (actually undefined), giving a check level of only 6.
What this mod does
What this mod does is (optionally) bump up anything in the None/Easy/Medium range to the next highest level, and it partially scales the power level up to the player's level. By default the amount of scaling is at 0. 75 (meaning it will scale up 0. 75 of the difference between your level and the conversation's level).
Configuration
There are 4 options available in the "Mods" menu (under "RMK MODS" tab):
[]Scaling Factor: Sets the scaling amount of the INPUT to the difficulty function. There are 4 functions/curves: easy, medium, hard, and impossible (all checks are 20). The input is determined by the quest. Set to 1. 0 to scale the input all the way up to your level, 0. 0 for no scaling.[/]
[]Easy to Medium Level Threshold: When you are at or above this level, easy checks (final value between 3 and 10) will become hard checks (final value between 5 and 15).[/]
[*]Medium to Hard Level Threshold: When you are at or above this level, medium checks (final value between 5 and 15) will become hard checks (final value between 6 and 2
Scales conversation skill checks in Starfield, requiring higher attribute levels as you progress, making attribute choices more impactful. Configurable via in-game menu. Popular with 2,407 endorsements and 1.0M downloads, last updated December 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,407 endorsements and 1.0M downloads show it's a go-to for many.
- Makes attribute investment matter in dialogue, adding depth to character builds.
- In-game config menu means you can tweak the scaling to your taste without editing files.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2023 — may not be fully compatible with the latest Starfield patches.
- Scaling might make some checks impossible early on, which could frustrate players who prefer a more forgiving experience.
- No detailed documentation provided, so you'll need to experiment with the settings to get the feel you want.
For Starfield players who feel dialogue checks are too easy and want attribute choices to have real consequences. Also great for role-players who enjoy building specialized characters. Skip if you prefer a more casual, accessible dialogue experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use the in-game config menu to adjust scaling to your preferred difficulty — start with a mild increase if you're unsure.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid manual file placement issues.
- Check the mod's page for any compatibility notes with other dialogue mods, as conflicts can arise.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- RMK
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Downloads
- 1,004,843
- Endorsements
- 2,407
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/3/2021
- Updated
- 12/6/2023
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