Detailed NPCs - Dog Backpacks for NPDogs (SPID)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #86 of 150 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
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[]Mod uses Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) to distribute and equip dog backpacks from Dog Backpacks and More to non-companionable dogs
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]Backpacks use (dog) body slots 35, 45, 47, 48, 57 and / or 60. See below[]File standalone
[]File ESL-flagged
[]No records edited
[]Player character not impacted
[]_DISTR.ini designed for maximum configurability
Requirements
- []Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID)
Overview
My mod utilizes small scripts that runs once (at game initialization) to distribute and equip dog backpacks to non-companionable dogs. Mod is currently configured to distribute and equip a random distribution of items to all six (6) body slots.
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[]Slot 35: randomly receive one (1) collar (brown, black, red, Celtic, leather crosses, chain) or one (1) necklace (gold: ruby, diamond, amethyst; silver: emerald, sapphire, garnet)
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]Slot 45: randomly receive a neck barrel or neck lantern[]Slot 47: randomly receive one (1) knapsack, black leather bag, harness, barrel, rucksack, satchel, dwarven bag, or 'burden'
[]Slot 48: randomly receive one (1) dagger (steel, dwarven, Nordic, dragonbone) or lantern
[]Slot 57: randomly receive one (1) shield (steel, dwarven, Nordic, dragonplate), scrolls, books, barrel, or chest
[]Slot 60: randomly receive one (1) sword (steel, dwarven, Nordic, dragonbone), scrolls, books, barrel, or chest
Mod can be re-configured to randomly distribute items to any combination of body slots (i.e., 1-6)! In other words, you can configure the mod to distribute items to just one slot, two slots, three, four, five, or all six slots (default combination). You decide. Simply add a semi-colon in front of the spell you do not want distributing items. For example, open up the _DISTRI.ini file included in this mod, and add / type a semi-colon in front of the spell you do not want to distribute items:
;Equip Dog Backpack to DogRace Husky SLOT47
;Spell = 0x85D~DNPCsDogBackpacks.esp|ActorTypeAnimal|0x0131EE,0x2018B33,0x2018B34,0x023A92,0x0CE60C,0x09D74E|NONE|NONE|NONE|100
Compatibility
Highly compatible with most setups, and with most other mods.
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[]Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) does not edit levelled lists, and does not modify or generate new records.
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]Body slots, however, are not compatible. Choose wisely, or edit the body slot. I will not alter body slots. - Clipping will likely occur depending on setup. I will not resolve clipping issues.
Installation and Uninstallation
Use the mod manager of your choice to install. Or man
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[]Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) does not edit levelled lists, and does not modify or generate new records.
This mod equips dog backpacks from 'Dog Backpacks and More' onto non-companionable dogs in Skyrim, using SPID for distribution. It's highly configurable, letting you include or exclude any dog. With 185 endorsements and 42,517 downloads, it's a popular immersion tweak for players who want more visual variety on random dogs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 185 endorsements and over 42k downloads.
- Configurable to your taste—include or exclude specific dogs.
- Simple immersion boost without changing gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires 'Dog Backpacks and More' mod and SPID as dependencies, so extra setup.
- Only affects non-companionable dogs, so if you mostly use followers, you won't see much change.
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter dog appearances or add new dog types.
For Skyrim players who want a bit more life in the world—seeing random dogs with backpacks adds a nice touch. If you're into immersion and don't mind installing a couple of dependencies, this is a quick win. Skip if you're not interested in cosmetic tweaks or if you rarely encounter stray dogs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SPID installed and up to date, as this mod relies on it to distribute the backpacks.
- Use the config file to exclude dogs you don't want to have backpacks, like quest-related ones, to avoid visual oddities.
- If you use other mods that add new dog breeds, check if they're compatible or need patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BecomingNplus1
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 42,517
- Endorsements
- 185
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 2/26/2022
- Updated
- 11/20/2022
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