Better FaceLight and Conversation Redux
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #35 of 68 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Better FaceLight & Conversation
Redux
Purpose
What's the point of installing mods to make the game and NPCs more beautiful if you can't enjoy them?
Indoor conversations are often in the dark especially if you are using a lighting mod or ENB preset.
BDL Redux will help you get the most out of your mods by illuminating your character, your followers and even the NPCs you are chatting with.
I always liked Face Light SE by tktk1 and the conversation auto toggle feature from Facelight Plus by gundershot but I was not satisfied. Even if Face light SE is a great mod, from my point of view it lacks of customization about light colors and Facelight Plus is well-known to often leads to CTD when conversation ends.
I redone my BFL mod because, even if it solved the CTD problems, I didn't like the result, especially the conversation mode and the face to face mode.
This new version uses less scripts to get the same result and looks better.
Features
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[]Choose between 4 Light tint (2600K, 3200K, 5400K and 7000K, reddish/warmer to bluesish/coldest ) configurable to match your enb / taste (all light share same tint as same time).
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]Choose between 3 level of intensity independently for each type of Enlightenment (Followers, Player, conversation).[]Choose between two kind of lighting, direct like Face light SE, or undirect which is closer to photography technique (by default).
[]Max light level setting to disable enlightenment in lighted area to avoid over lighted NPCs (150 is very bright day, 120 normal sunny day etc...)
[]Conversation Auto-toggle with no CTD ;).
[]Support until five followers (perfomance sake limitation), aim your follower, open the MCM, add it, done !
[]Auto-sneak Auto-toggle (Player and follower)
[]Auto light off in First PoV to avoid the lighthouse effect.
[]Auto switch Between First person / Third person view ()
[]Auto Zoom (toggleable and configurable) Mini-traveling to mimic old face to face mod effect, as I don't use SKSE plugin, it is very simple (no auto follow), should be compatible with everything (even with camera mod)
[]Manual Zoom Use Left CTRL during dialogue to zoom and Left Alt to reset position (configurable in MCM)
I'm open to suggestion, if you ask kindly and if I can do it (will and time).
Sometimes it doesn't zoom :
[]If NPCs use a crafting furniture, it is normal, these one are ignored to avoid weird
Better FaceLight and Conversation Redux is a visual enhancement mod for Skyrim that adds a full-featured facelight system without crashes, supports up to 5 followers, and improves conversation visuals by automatically lighting NPCs. It offers 24 light variations and a face-to-face conversation mode, making it a popular choice with over 2,000 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,190 endorsements and over 105k downloads.
- No CTD issues, which is a huge plus for a facelight mod.
- 24 light variations give you plenty of options to tweak the look.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Only supports 5 followers, so if you roll with a bigger crew, some might not get the light treatment.
- Potential conflicts with other lighting or visual overhaul mods that alter NPC lighting.
For Skyrim players who want better-looking conversations and follower lighting without worrying about crashes. If you're into immersion and want NPCs to pop during dialogue, this is for you. Skip if you're on the latest Skyrim version and need up-to-date compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a visual mod, make sure to load it after other lighting mods to avoid conflicts.
- Test the 24 light variations in a save before committing to one, as some might be too bright or too dim for your taste.
- If you use a mod manager, use the preview feature to see the light effects before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Sthaagg Memnochs
- Version
- 2.13
- Downloads
- 105,720
- Endorsements
- 2,190
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 3/4/2020
- Updated
- 3/16/2020
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