Settlement Guards - Dynamically Changing Work Schedule
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #129 of 153 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About this mod:
It makes your Settlements more immersive at night by periodically changing guards ("Night Shifts").
At 9 pm., "Night Shift Guards" are randomly chosen from all guards of the Settlement.
There are three night shifts (see work schedule below). At the end of each night shift the guards gets randomized again which means that a previously working night shift guard either chooses another Guard Post and continues on guarding or goes to sleep. In this latter case, another guard wakes up to fill in for the previous guard.
Daytime working hours are not affected by this mod.
Daily schedule of Daytime Guards:
Sleep hours: 12 midnight - 6 am
Relaxing: 6 am - 7 am
Guarding: 7 am - 9 pm
Daily schedule of Night Shift Guards:
First Shift: 9 pm - 12 midnight
Second Shift: 12 midnight - 3 am
Third Shift: 3 am - 6 am
Installation:
Whenever you like.
Update notes:
If you're updating from v1. 0 - v1. 3. to v1. 4 or higher, it is recommended to scrap all previously placed "Night Shift Guard Posts".
This Fallout 4 mod adds immersion by randomly rotating night shift guards from daytime guards, allowing daytime guards to sleep at night. It's a small, focused gameplay tweak with 492 endorsements and 9,451 downloads, last updated in January 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 492 endorsements and 9,451 downloads
- Simple concept that directly improves settlement night life
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul the whole game
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Limited to guard schedules only, no other settlement immersion features
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter guard AI or settlement behavior
For Fallout 4 settlement builders who want a touch of realism at night without heavy overhauls. If you're tired of seeing the same guards 24/7, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or if you use mods that heavily modify guard AI.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch installed to avoid common bugs
- Place this mod in your load order after other settlement mods to reduce conflicts
- Test in a settlement with multiple guards to see the rotation in action
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- LarannKiar
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 9,451
- Endorsements
- 492
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/15/2020
- Updated
- 1/13/2022
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