The Skeleton
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #57 of 89 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This File contains a Modified Skeleton for several of the Popular mods and a bit more. There also is a Fallout:NV version - but it's just the .esm that is different. The skeleton is now finished, but might have a few bugs (as listed under bugs).
This Skeleton combines a lot of things, so it might fix a lot of issues people have when they want to play a Mod, which uses extra bones or animation.
It basically adds this: - Scaling: Now you can rescale your character with Malos Body Resizing Mod - FAFF Head Animations used by the Groovatron - FAFF by Axepriest - complete Overhaul of the NPC Ragdoll: With special thanks to KiCHo666 of Ragdoll Overhaul who contributed the values. - Havoked Penis: Play with the junk you find on a male raider! - Havoked Breasts: Milk jugs can now be juggled! - Skirt bones: Add Skirts and Kilts to these bones and then lift them (Animations not (yet) included)! - Nightvision Google Bones: as seen in Alexscorpions Nightvision Googles - Havoked Tail: Now them Demons and Furries can shake their tails. - Ears: Furry Ears can now move! - Wings: Your karma is always "very good" and you want the animated angel wings to show it? Now you can actually FLAP them! - More Toes: Bip01 R/L Toe2 and Bip01 R/L Toe2 provide additional animation possibilities for the toes.
What you can expect from this Skeleton: - compability between most mods that change the NPC skeleton - support for Bouncing Breast animations (like from BnB) - more realistic Ragdolls - additional Ragdoll functionality
What the Skeleton can (unfortunately) not do (yet): - Add Bouncing breast physics while the NPC is alive
Includes: First Person Skeleton Third Person Skeleton custom mtidle.kf - needed to run the FAFF part of the mod correctly - check that you have this one if you got problems with your head animations. custom sneakmtidle.kf - includes a bit of movement for the tail.
Installing: Dumping the data folder in your fallout folder (<Steam Folder>\SteamApps\common\Fallout New Vegas) should result in a proper install. If you want to use the fix for the dead people you have to choose one of the .esm files from either the Vanilla, NVEC or NVR3 Folders, depending on which of these mods you have. You can only have one .esm at the time, use the version for all DLCs if you have them.
Deinstalling: Find and Remove the Files from your Data folder or use FOMM
Known Conflicts: Obviously any Skeleton that also replaces the standard NPC / first person Skeleton. If you run the quick fix for the Corpses you will encounter conflicts with any cell that has a dead NPC lyi
A multi-purpose skeleton mod for NPCs, incorporating most community additions and fixes. With 690 endorsements and 13,550 downloads, it's a popular utility for modders and players seeking a more robust skeleton. Last updated in 2014, it may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 690 endorsements and 13,550 downloads
- Consolidates many skeleton fixes into one mod
- Essential for modders who need a solid base skeleton
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — likely incompatible with current game versions
- May conflict with other skeleton mods if not properly managed
For mod authors and players who need a reliable NPC skeleton base for custom animations. Skip if you're on a recent game version, as this mod is outdated.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check if your game version is compatible with this 2014 mod before installing.
- Consider using a more recently updated skeleton mod if you're on a newer game patch.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Deedes
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 13,550
- Endorsements
- 690
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 9/19/2014
- Updated
- 9/19/2014
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