Companion Idles
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 5.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #73 of 98 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Companion Idles.....
Adds idle animations for Boone, Gannon, Cass, Veronica and Raul. The idle animations have been added to FollowplayerDEFAULT and FollowplayerLONG, I've left everything else alone as they're flakey enough as it is and I don't want to mess with them.
What does this do? When they're following you and you stop instead of your follower just standing there dead still staring ahead a idle animation will be played. Mostly it's suble movements but enough to keep them looking alive. They'll fidget, scratch themselves or whatever. This is compatable with the excellent "Companion Sandbox Mode" by Povuholo.
Installation.....
Drop the Comp_Idles_NV.esp in your data folder and check it off in the laucher.
Removal.....
Uncheck in the laucher, delete the esp.
As with all mods be sure to make a save before installing. It's been tested with a custom companion and Boone, neither exploded so it should be fine.
Permissions.....
Do what you want with it, if you can improve it then please do. This file is only to be hosted on the Nexus sites.
Update: Added Non smoking version. New users should just use this if they don't want their companions smoking, users of the original should overwrite that with this version if they want a smoke free game.
Update: Added Raul, just overwrite the old esp with the updated one. Those who didn't install the original should just use the "Updated" esp.
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Companion Idles is a compact mod that adds idle animations for followers in the game. With 954 endorsements and over 16,000 downloads, it has a solid user base. Last updated in 2010, it may be outdated for current game versions, but it remains a simple addition for those seeking more life in their companions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and to the point—does exactly what it says.
- Decent following with 954 endorsements.
- Lightweight mod that won't bloat your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010—likely incompatible with modern game patches.
For players who want their followers to feel more alive with idle animations. If you're running an older version of the game and don't mind a no-frills mod, this could be for you. Skip if you're on a current version or expect detailed customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible—this mod is from 2010, so it may not work with recent updates.
- Since there's no install guide, manually place the files in your Data folder and activate via the launcher.
- If you use a mod manager, try importing the archive directly; if it fails, manual installation is your fallback.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Me
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 16,544
- Endorsements
- 954
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 11/1/2010
- Updated
- 11/10/2010
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