Actors In Charge

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,616 endorsements) 📥 124,264 downloads 📌 v0.8 📅 8/14/2006
⚪ Last updated 2008

By Trollf · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/7/2008 📅 Created: 8/14/2006
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #22 of 98 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

IDLE ANIMATIONS AND FACIAL EXPRESSIONS This mod adds a misc item (Actor\'s Ball) to PC inventory and lesser power spell (Director\'s Touch) to PC spells repository. Once activated/casted it shows the menu where you can pick one of 252 idle animations. Chosen animation should be performed by PC/NPC instantly. In vanilla game most of these animations were reserved for NPCs only and not for PC. And some of these were not possible to perform when flying camera mode was enabled. Your character can use such skills from now on and NPCs can play them at your will as well ;-] In \'Actors In Charge\' you can find following idle animations: - activities (activate, drink, make potions, read, pray, use etc.), - bed / bedroll anims (enter, exit, sleep), - gestures (cheer, greet, point, talk, yield, etc.), - postures (kneel, statue pose, speech etc.), - vampire anims (sleep, feed), - movement anims (walk, run, sneak, swim, dodge), - combat anims (stagger, recoil, power attacks), - creature anims (flame atronach, lich, spriggan) - facial expressions (it changes look of PC/NPC face) and many more... IMPORTANT NOTE: All animations work in 3rd person mode only! Don\'t try to use them in 1st person mode! All these animations have not any conditions set that could prevent them from playing in certain situations. You must experiment yourself to discover what\'s possible and what\'s not. Well, make a new save, just in case ;-] NOTE: With blessing from Xiamara herself I\'ve incorporated all idle animations from \'Strike a Pose\' mod into \'Actors In Charge\'. CHANGELOG: v0. 8 - Added to main menu SetAlert option that forces NPCs to draw their fists/weapon without changing their combat state. Many animations (like kneeling with a sword) make some sense now ;-] - Added 79 combat and movement animations. In vanilla game many of these aren\'t possible to perform by PC when flying camera mode is enabled. - Added 50 creature animations. These are quite new for both, NPC and PC. v0. 7. 1 - Fixed minor issue when actor\'s amulet stays in NPCs inventories longer than expected (e.g. after their death ;-]). It affects only those NPCs on whom you cast a spell. v0. 7 - Overall number of idle animations increased up to 123, - Included all (except one) animations from Xiamara and Aleanne\'s \'Strike a Pose\' mod (with Xiamara\'s permission), - Added 7 new \'mixing potion\' animations with retextured bottles and retorts. - Edited almost all animations with NifSkope. They loop by themselves and not by scripts, now. That means you don\'t have to wait until they finish to reset them or to start the new animation. - Added support for NPCs and companions ;-] v0. 6 Initial release.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Actors In Charge adds a menu-driven system to Oblivion that lets you apply 252 idle animations and facial expressions to NPCs or yourself. It includes an Actor's Ball item and Director's Touch spell for easy access. This is a classic mod from 2008, still popular with over 2,600 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Adds a misc item (Actor's Ball) to your inventory for activating the menu.
Adds a lesser power spell (Director's Touch) to your spell list.
Provides a menu to choose from 252 idle animations and facial expressions.
Allows you to apply animations to NPCs or your character.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge variety with 252 animations and expressions to choose from.
  • Community favorite with over 2,600 endorsements and 124k downloads.
  • Simple activation via item or spell, no complex setup.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2008, so may have compatibility issues with newer setups.
  • No detailed instructions or documentation provided in the description.
  • Requires manual installation, which might be tricky for modding novices.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who love roleplaying and want to direct NPCs or their own character with specific idle animations and facial expressions. Great for machinima creators or those who want to add life to screenshots. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to read the mod's readme file if included, as the description lacks install details.
  • Use the Actor's Ball from your inventory to open the menu, then select an animation to apply.
  • Test the Director's Touch spell on a follower or NPC to see how it works before using it on yourself.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
Trollf
Version
0.8
Downloads
124,264
Endorsements
2,616
Category
Animation
Created
8/14/2006
Updated
1/7/2008

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