AFK_PrayerIdles
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 48 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
AFK_PrayerIdles Version: 1. 01 Date: 6/13/2011 Author: Dwip Version 1. 01 released 6/13/11 Version 1. 0 released 12/30/09 Overview If you\'ve ever been in a chapel, you\'ve noticed characters standing at the altars, staring into space. Or maybe you\'ve noticed the endless restoration sounds as characters lunge at the altars for hours on end. This mod aims to change all that. AFK_PrayerIdles ties idle animations to many of the vanilla AI packages for priests and worshippers in the great chapels of Cyrodiil. Now, when an NPC with the proper AI package approaches an altar, they will choose between kneeling and standing praying animations. The result of these small changes is a much more atmospheric, religious chapel experience. Installation & Uninstalling To install, unpack AFK_PrayerIdles.esp into your Oblivion/Data folder. To uninstall, delete AFK_PrayerIdles.esp from your Oblivion/Data folder. Compatability AFK_PrayerIdles is not compatable with Oblivifall - Losing My Religion, as that mod extensively modifies and replaces vanilla AI. AFK_PrayerIdles should be compatable with just about anything. However, it does do the following:
- []Adds very small trigger zones to the Bravil, Cheydinhal, and Leyawiin chapels to force idles to play while at the altar with the appropriate AI packages, to cope with the limitations of the vanilla Travel packages.
- []AnvilDailyWorshipEveningUseAltar / AnvilDailyWorshipMorningUseAltar series []AnvilPriestWorship series []BravilDailyWorshipEveningUseAltar / BravilDailyWorshipMorningUseAltar series []BravilPriestWorship series []BrumaDailyWorshipEveningUseAltar / BrumaDailyWorshipMorningUseAltar series []CheydinhalDialyWorshipEveningUseAltar / CheydinhalDailyWorshipMorningUseAltar series []CheydinhalPriestWorship series []ChorrolDailyWorshipEveningUseAltar / ChorrolDailyWorshipMorningUseAltar series []DarJeeDailyWorship12x2 []LeyawiinDailyWorshipEveningUseAltar / LeyawiinDailyWorshipMorningUseAltar series []LeyawiinPriestDailyWorship and LeyawiinPrimateSundayWorship
- SkingradDailyWorshipEveningUseAltar / SkingradDailyWorshipMorningUseAltar series
AFK_PrayerIdles adds kneeling and standing prayer idles to vanilla NPC AI packages, enhancing atmosphere in religious scenes. A lightweight animation mod with 279 endorsements, last updated in 2011, suitable for players seeking subtle immersion improvements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 279 endorsements and over 5,800 downloads.
- Simple, focused addition that enhances immersion without overhauling animations.
- Works with vanilla AI packages, so no complex setup required.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011 — may be incompatible with current game versions or DLC.
- Limited to prayer idles only; no other animation changes.
For roleplayers and immersion enthusiasts who want NPCs to kneel or stand in prayer during religious scenes. Skip if you're looking for major animation overhauls or modern compatibility guarantees.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with mods from 2011; consider using a mod manager to track files.
- Load order matters: place this mod after other AI or animation mods to avoid conflicts.
- Test in a temple or chapel area to see the new idles in action.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Dwip
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 5,844
- Endorsements
- 279
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 12/30/2009
- Updated
- 6/13/2011
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