Exterior Actors Have Torches
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #126 of 308 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Exterior Actors Have Torches 1. 3 -------------------------------- by nenina Actors use torches outside shelter. Don\'t let them creep in darkness like self-proclaimed victims who brood over one mishap in life just so they can blame personal difficulties on it. Description ----------- Actors outside get a one-time 60% chance to recieve torches at night from 8:30pm - 4:30am. Includes actors from other mods. Excludes Vampires, Dremoras, Undead, Ghost NPCs, Moth Priests, beggars and Khajiits. It is the actors\' decision to use the torch. These torches are removed from 4:30am to 8:30pm to complete the cycle. 60% torch chance occurs again the next night. Setting your Actor Fade to medium or higher is suitable, but not necessary. General Condition: only actor & only alive & not a creature & not playerfaction & not dremorafaction & not vampirefaction & not a vampire & not undeadfaction & not a ghost & not mothpriestfaction & not beggarfaction & not khajiit race Actors that use two-handed weapons use the torch when idle and put the torch away for combat. Actors that have unenchanted shields use the torch when idle but put torch away to equip shields for combat. Note: Torch chance 60% does not mean 60% of all actors will use torches. It is more like 50%. There are two .esp files in the zip. You must choose only one to use: Exterior Actors Have Torches 1. 3 DT Actors recieve default torch. A mod that edits the default torch will give modded torch to actors outside. Woot indeed! Exterior Actors Have Torches 1. 3 CT Actors recieve a copy of default torch. Mods that edit the default torch do not apply to torches given to actors. However, the copied torches in this version count as droppable lit torches. When switching between DT and CT, changes are not immediate. Changes occur on the following night. Compatability: -------------- Compatible with OOO, Francesco\'s, and MMM. It is my belief that this mod is 100% compatible with virtually all other mods. Torches are added ingame after all mods are loaded. One original object was edited: Scripted Spell has had the area hit sound and projectile travel sound removed - casting sound is left normal. This is a common edit among modders who love to use persistant activators to access various objects. This mod can be used with Dungeon Actors Have Torches. Deadly Reflex mod users should load all Deadly Reflex files AFTER this mod. Doing so ensures compatibility. Installation: ------------- There are two .esp files in the zip and you must choose one: DT or CT - DO NOT USE BOTH 1 Unzip your chosen .esp file into the Data Folder, located inside the folder where Oblivion is installed. 2 Start Oblivion and, in the menu, choose Data Files. Available mods will be shown in the list. Double-click the .esp to activate it with a checkmark and click OK. 3 You may now start Oblivion with the mod installed. Do not use DT and CT versions together.
Exterior Actors Have Torches is a small gameplay mod for Oblivion that makes NPCs use torches when outside, improving nighttime visibility and immersion. With over 1,000 endorsements and 40,000 downloads, it's a community favorite despite its age, last updated in 2008.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,009 endorsements and 40k downloads
- Fixes a common immersion-breaking issue where NPCs stumble in the dark
- Lightweight and easy to install — just drop it in your Data folder
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — may have compatibility issues with newer mods or the Steam version
- No documentation on potential conflicts with other lighting or AI mods
- Only affects exterior actors; interiors remain unchanged
For Oblivion players who want more realistic nighttime behavior from NPCs. If you're tired of seeing guards and villagers fumble in the dark, this mod adds a simple touch of life. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls — this is a minor tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the .esp file in your Oblivion/Data folder and activate it in the launcher's Data Files menu.
- If you use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, you can install it with a single click.
- Since it's an older mod, test it with your current load order to ensure no conflicts with other AI or lighting mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- nenina
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 40,481
- Endorsements
- 1,009
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 6/12/2007
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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