Facial Expressions
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #75 of 89 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There\'s more useful facial animation MOD by Axepriest. Check it out. FAFF - Face Aches For Fallout It allows to change character\'s expression. 1. Open console. 2. Type \"TFC\" 3. Select PC or NPC. 4. Type PlayIdle fe01 to 22 5. That\'s all. If you want to make expression more longer, type fe* and reopen console and type same command again. It makes the expression permanently. To reset the expression, type \"playidle fereset\". fe01 Aah fe02 BigAah fe03 BMP fe04 Oh fe05 OohQ fe06 Eh fe07 FV fe08 W fe09 Sad fe10 Anger fe11 Fear fe12 Happy fe13 BlinkRight fe14 BlinkLeft fe15 BlinkBoth fe16 EyeSquintLeft fe17 BrowUpLeft fe18 BrowUpRight fe19 BrowDownLeft fe20 BrowDownRight fe21 BothBrowUp fe22 BothBrowDown fereset *It doesn\'t affect the eyes, it seems just open the mouth like Aah. Install ========= Extract the archive with an actual version of 7zip. Copy .esp and meshes folder to your Data folder. Uninstall ========= Delete it. Changelog ========= 0. 8 - Added fixed mtidle.kf. 0. 7 - Added Brow expressions. 0. 5 - Added BlinkBoth and EyeSquintLeft, Fixed expressions order. 0. 4 - Fixed reset.kf. Thanks >>712! 0. 3 - Added W, and minor fix. 0. 2 - Added Fear, BlinkLeft, BlinkRight. Known Issues ========= - If you swing a weapon after play expression, your expression will be disabled as well as beth .kf file. Thanks to ========= Bethesda for creating Fallout3 & Oblivion. Fallout3nexus.com authors and players. tazpn for kfupdater. Niftools. Blender. and Drayk Cannon, 712.
Facial Expressions is a compact animation mod by Backsteppo that adds new facial expressions to the game. With 339 endorsements and 8,580 downloads, it has a modest following. Last updated in 2009, it may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent community support (339 endorsements)
- Popular enough to rack up 8,580 downloads
- Lightweight animation mod that won't bloat your load order
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009 — likely incompatible with modern game patches
- Only adds facial expressions — no other gameplay or visual changes
For players who want to add a bit more personality to character faces without overhauling the whole game. If you're running an older version of the game and want a simple cosmetic touch, this might work. Skip if you're on the latest patch or expect more than just facial animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version before installing — it's from 2009.
- Since it's an animation mod, make sure to place it in the correct data folder or use a mod manager to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the animations in-game to see if they fit your character's style.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Backsteppo
- Version
- 0.8
- Downloads
- 8,580
- Endorsements
- 339
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 5/19/2009
- Updated
- 5/21/2009
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