Shut The Followers Up
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 55 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Reduces Follower, Enemy and NPC Idle, Social, Greeting and Combat chat/taunt frequency and trigger distance
"Once you use STFU, you'll never go back!" #fakenews
Followers taunt their enemies or comment on the fight less often
The minimum period between taunts is up from 10 seconds to 5 minutes
Enemies taunt during the fight less often
The minimum period between taunts is up from 10 seconds to 5 minutes
Followers comment on your actions less often
The minimum period betweeen comments is up from 20 seconds to 5 minutes
Followers are less likely to idle chat, also less often
The minimum period betweeen comments is up from 10 seconds to 5 minutes, plus they need to be closer to you
Followers are less likely to complain if you brush into them
Although they still get annoyed if you run into them full on
Followers are less likely to chat socially, also less often
The minimum period between social chat is up from 10 seconds to 1 minute
NPCs greet and comment less often
The minimum period betweeen comments is up from ~3 seconds to 1 minute
Dogs will bark less often (optional)
The minimum period betweeen barks is up from 10 seconds to 4 minutes, although there are various barks that may take place at first
---TO COMPLETELY DISABLE ALL COMBAT DIALOGUE---
Add this to your Fallout4.ini
bDisableCombatDialogue=1
If like me you find that some of the followers talk way too much and repeat their comments to the point of it being absurd, this is the mod for you. It doesn't completely remove their chat, but reduces it to a sane level. In my opinion this makes the game more immersive, especially during a combat or stealth missions. Walking through cities now feels more realistic.
In addition, awesome follower mods with loads of voiced lines now feel much less forced and it will spread out their various idle and social lines through your playthrough. At first it might seem a little quiet compared to normal, but seriously what a relief to not have repetition to the point of insanity. Give it a little time to get used to the quieter, less annoying world and let me know if you have any suggestions!
UPDATE: 1. 1 reduces dog barking as a separate option (Thanks to user radzio2k for the suggestion.) - the name STFUbitch refers to a female dog, so please don't get offended. I'm happy to change this if the Moderators find it offensive - apologies up-front.
UPDATE: 1. 2 followers will not complain as much about you bumping into them and also further reduced combat commentary
UPDATE: 1. 3 slightly increases the chance of social interactions (but not the frequency) and adds enemies to the description, since I hadn't specified that enemies also tau
Shut The Followers Up is an immersion mod that reduces the frequency and trigger distance of idle, social, greeting, and combat chat/taunts for followers, enemies, and NPCs. With 297 endorsements and over 5,400 downloads, it's a proven solution for players tired of repetitive dialogue. Last updated in 2018, it remains a stable choice for those seeking quieter gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 297 endorsements and over 5,400 downloads.
- Directly addresses a common annoyance—repetitive NPC chatter—without overhauling the whole game.
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says: shuts them up.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Reducing combat taunts might make enemies feel less aggressive or immersive for some players.
- Could conflict with other mods that alter NPC dialogue or AI behavior.
For players who are tired of hearing the same one-liners from followers and NPCs during exploration and combat. If you want a quieter, more focused experience without losing gameplay mechanics, this is for you. Skip if you enjoy the chatter or use mods that add new dialogue lines.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're playing with mods that affect NPC AI or dialogue, test this mod early to ensure no conflicts.
- Consider pairing with a mod that adds new dialogue to keep things fresh while reducing spam.
- Check the mod's comments section for any known compatibility patches with popular overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Coda13
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 5,428
- Endorsements
- 297
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 6/2/2017
- Updated
- 4/13/2018
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