Duke Patricks - Actors Can Miss Now
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #192 of 308 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Duke Patrick\'s - Actors Can Miss Now Rev 3 OBSE 18 or better needed. Rev 3 companion mod fix. ...to be clear the issue was with a vanilla bug using the vanilla command isrunning, and the bug is triggered by companion mods enabling and then disabling the NPC in the same frame. Something the DEV did not except anyone to do. This Rev 3 updated simply will not run the isrunning command unless the NPC is detected moving around using other commands that do not have the bug. NPC will not move in the frame after they have been disabled then enabled, this \"after frame\" is where the trouble occurs even though they are not disabled in that frame. Anyway... We can thank cdCooley for discovering this issue with companion mods. Actors will sometimes MISS you when they fire arrows or spells at you! WXaniLOuDsg You can now hear the arrows fly by you, the NPC miss their shots easily if you run around, but a high marksmen with good equipment NPC can still hit you easily if they themselves are not moving around and take aim for a few seconds. The NPC\'s formula to miss the shot is almost identical to the one for the player in my upcoming \"Duke Patrick\'s Immersion Combat Archery mod\". Some of the factors that can make the NPC miss the shot are: If you are jumping, falling or otherwise moving around such as side stepping, running is best to make them miss. If they are jumping, falling or otherwise moving around, running hurts their shot the most. Their level of marksmanship, agility and luck in that order of importance. If they are crouching (sneaking) this helps their accuracy as well! Momentum is included in this, meaning that if they were running they must stop running for a few seconds to eliminate the penalty from their shot. If they try to fire at you immediately after running at you their shot will be hampered. And the farther you are away from them the more likely the shot may miss you. These are a lot of penalties to the NPC for their aim. But remember that an expert NPC marksman can overcome these penalties as long as they take a little time to stand still and then take the shot. Especially at middle to close range. Thanks to the newer OBSE versions I can do this now WITHOUT USING AN INVISIBLE LIVING DECOY as I have done in my previous mods! This will be a much cleaner, less CPU intense and a more reliable system now that I do not need to use the decoy! This replaces the OLDER mod \"Duke Patricks NPC MAGIC and Arrows Can Miss Now\" DO NOT LOAD BOTH THIS MOD WITH THE OLDER MOD! Only use the Actors Can Miss Now mod. If you had any rev of Duke Patricks NPC MAGIC and Arrows Can Miss Now installed before then you MUST DO A CLEAN INSTALL of this mod! There is a player adjustment that can be set to your level of NPC fumbling their arrow shots taste. Player adjustment is set in the console by typing Set DPMissMod to ?? ?? is a number from -100 to 100 LARG
This mod makes NPC archers miss their shots based on their marksmanship and other factors, adding a layer of realism to combat. It's a lightweight gameplay tweak for players who want less frustrating arrow deaths. With 738 endorsements and a 2010 update, it's a classic but dated mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 738 endorsements and over 22k downloads.
- Adds a layer of realism to archery combat.
- Simple concept that directly addresses a common annoyance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010 — likely outdated for current game versions.
- May conflict with other gameplay overhauls that modify NPC accuracy.
For players who are tired of getting sniped by every arrow and want a more forgiving archery experience. It's a niche tweak for those who prefer realism over frustration. Skip if you're using a comprehensive combat overhaul that already adjusts NPC accuracy.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible, as the mod is from 2010.
- If you use a mod manager, install manually to avoid conflicts.
- Test with a new save to see if the effect is noticeable.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Duke Patrick
- Version
- 3
- Downloads
- 22,690
- Endorsements
- 738
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 6/11/2008
- Updated
- 6/30/2010
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