Personality Idles - Modified version - NPCs and companions -
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #56 of 98 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Personality Idles - Modified version
NPCs and companions - By Xtudo
Description
I really love the Personality Idles 4 mod, it gives a lot of life to the game. But it has some functions that I never use, like play the lute, or assigning animations to my character (always play in 1º person view).
So I made a manual modification of this mod. Removed the player animations, scripts, items, containers, cells, NPCs, sounds, and everything related to the player animations. Now only exist the NPCs and companions animations idles.
I also made some adjustments, like the greeting idles are now played with a 50% random option. The mages don't stand with the left hand up when using shields (ex. FCOM battlemages). Also added a mountain lion sitting idle from the "Personality Idles Custom mod" too - Thanks to Crippknottick.
The ESP has its proper {{BASH:Actors. Anims,NoMerge}} tags. For those who use Wrye Bash tool. Redo the bash patch,0.esp after installing this mod.
Also this mod includes animations for companions, they will be affected by rainning and snowing weathers, female seductive idles, ranger track idle, etc. This ones are based on the "Personality Idles Custom mod" by Crippknottick.
I made it for my game and now I'm sharing it, I hope you like it.
Installation
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[]Extract downloaded files, choose the version you like most, and copy the selected ESP file to your Oblivion\DATA Folder.
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]It needs the "Personality Idles - Modified version - Main File v1. 3" to be installed first.[]If you already have Personality Idles 4 mod installed, delete the old ESP, and activate ONLY this one.
[]Remember use ONLY one ESP file.
[]If you use Deadly Reflex, load this mod BEFORE Deadly Reflex.esp file.
[]If you are updating from 1. 1 delete the old "Personality Idles 4 - Cleanned version.esp". Use ONLY "Personality Idles - Modified version.esp".
[] IMPORTANT! Try to load this mod right at the end of your load order. Just before Deadly Reflex or Bash Patch, if you use them.
[] And now the installation instructions from the "Talk with your hands mod" readme.txt file:
[]"You might want to change the INI value fDlgFocus to 6. 0000 to get the full effect.
In the Oblivion.ini file (probably in My Documents\My Games\Oblivion) find the section and look out for the line:
fDlgFocus=2. 1000 and just change that to fDlgFocus=6. 0000
Which will stop the camera zooming in so close when you enter dialogue."
- My configuration is set to fDlgFocus=3. 8000
Known Issues or Bugs
[]When using the excellent Reneer's Guard Overhaul mod, the Imperial
A modified version of the Personality Idles mod for Fallout: New Vegas, tailored by Xtudo to remove unused features like lute playing. It adds idle animations to NPCs and companions, enhancing game life. With 897 endorsements and 30,314 downloads, it's a community favorite, though it hasn't been updated since 2011.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 897 endorsements and over 30k downloads.
- Streamlines the original mod by cutting out unused features like lute playing.
- Enhances NPC behavior, making the world feel more alive.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011, so it may have compatibility issues with current game versions or mods.
- Removes features some players might enjoy, like lute playing, so it's not for everyone.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want more lively NPCs and companions but find the original Personality Idles mod too cluttered. Skip if you enjoy the lute-playing animations or want a more comprehensive idle overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is an older mod, check if you have the latest New Vegas patch and any required DLCs to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Mod Organizer 2 to easily install and uninstall this mod without messing up your game files.
- If you experience crashes or weird animations, try loading this mod after other animation mods in your load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Xtudo
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 30,314
- Endorsements
- 897
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 4/1/2010
- Updated
- 3/3/2011
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