Rain Sheltering

This MWSE-Lua script adds a touch of immersion to the daily life of Vvardenfell. Residents will no longer stand indifferently under a heavy downpour. During rain, NPCs dynamically seek out nearby shelters like tents, awnings, overhangs, cozy spots under stairs, arched passages, giant mushrooms, or even trees to keep dry.

• []Dynamic Shelter Search: Every few seconds, the system distributes available shelters and canopies in the city among NPCs.[/]

  []Immersive Behavior: NPCs choose the shortest route. Upon reaching their destination, they smoothly turn 180° to observe the rain from a dry spot.[/]

  []Return to Routine: Once the rain stops, NPCs return to their original positions, restoring their initial behavior and facing.[/]

  []Smart Cleanup: After a long rest, waiting, or if you leave the cell for a long time, NPCs automatically teleport to their starting points, restoring their original behavior.[/]

  []Save-Safe: To prevent "cluttering" NPCs, all data is stored within the NPC and Player variables using MWSE-Lua, ensuring nothing breaks between loads.[/]

Covered Locations:

Seyda Neen, Pelagiad, Balmora, Caldera, Suran, Gnisis, Ebonheart, Wolverine Hall, Khuul, Ald Velothi, Gnaar Mok, Hla Oad, Dagon Fel, and Vos.

Not Included:

• []Regions without rain.[/]

  []Vivec: (Due to its unique architecture where upper tiers already act as cover, and the streets are mostly patrolled by Ordinators).[/]

  []Telvanni Settlements: (Due to "cursed" staircases and rare common NPCs on the streets).[/]

Who stays in the rain?

To maintain gameplay balance and quest integrity, the following do not seek shelter:

• []Carriers (Silt Strider/Boat travel NPCs), Guards, and Slaves.[/]

  []Street merchants, archers on walls, door guards, and some quest-related NPCs (especially if they are restricted from moving).[/]

  []Note: The Argonian in Pelagiad stays outside because... well, he's an Argonian.[/]

Technical Nuances and Known Issues

Guards & Patrolling

By default, guards will continue to patrol during rain (controlled by the is_guard_patrolling_in_rain = true flag). This is intentional for several reasons:

[]Gameplay Balance: Guards must remain on duty to ensure the Nerevarine doesn't use the storm as cover for crimes and theft.[/]

[*]Shelter Capacity: In certain locations, such as Ebonheart and Pelagiad, the number of available shelters is strictly limited. Keeping guards on patrol