Detailed NPCs - Earrings for NPCs (SPID)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 7 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #28 of 79 Clothing and Accessories mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
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[]Mod uses Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) to distribute earrings from Pierced Ears - Earrings SE to NPCs
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]Right earring uses body slot 43[]Left earring uses body slot 55
[]Both mods ESL-flagged
[]No records edited
[]Player character not impacted
[]_DISTR.ini designed for maximum configurability
Requirements
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[]Pierced Ears - Earrings SE
[]Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID)
Overview
Pierced Ears - Earrings SE contains five sets of earrings, in three different materials: steel, ebony, gold. Earrings can be equipped on either the left or right ear - or both.
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[]The first mod utilizes two small scripts that run once (at game initialization) to randomly distribute and equip an earring set (both ears) to all NPCs (ActorTypeNPC). Each earring in the set are almost always different (e.g., left steel ring / right gold spiral; left ebony cross / right steel rings). Mixed and rarely matched.
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[]The second mod utilizes a small script that runs once (at game initialization) to randomly distribute and equip one (1) earring to all NPCs (ActorTypeNPC). The earring may be equipped in either the left or right ear (random). This version will save a body slot or enhance gameplay in particular ways (e.g., pirate playthrough). Both mods will always calculate its respective random distribution based on 30 earrings no matter how distribution is configured (e.g., female, male, level, faction, voicetype, etc.).
Compatibility
Highly compatible with most setups, and with most other mods.
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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.
[]Some Guards will have their helmets removed if wearing earrings. I have provided an _DISTR.ini configuration that omits (most) Guards from receiving an earring, thereby keeping their helmets intact / on. Please see Article for more information.
Installation and Uninstallation
Use the mod manager of your choice to install. Or manually. To uninstall, remove with mod manager. My understanding is that SPID will not impact save games in any way. Safe to uninstall at anytime.
Configuration
Huge number of configuration options available. Please see Article for more information.
Caveats, Recommendations, and Extensions
[]Children do not have earrings
[]No point to running both mods. Pick one.
[]Images are for illustrat
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[]The second mod utilizes a small script that runs once (at game initialization) to randomly distribute and equip one (1) earring to all NPCs (ActorTypeNPC). The earring may be equipped in either the left or right ear (random). This version will save a body slot or enhance gameplay in particular ways (e.g., pirate playthrough). Both mods will always calculate its respective random distribution based on 30 earrings no matter how distribution is configured (e.g., female, male, level, faction, voicetype, etc.).
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[]The first mod utilizes two small scripts that run once (at game initialization) to randomly distribute and equip an earring set (both ears) to all NPCs (ActorTypeNPC). Each earring in the set are almost always different (e.g., left steel ring / right gold spiral; left ebony cross / right steel rings). Mixed and rarely matched.
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[]Pierced Ears - Earrings SE
This mod equips random earrings from 'Pierced Ears - Earrings SE' to all NPCs in Skyrim, with two separate versions: one for a full set and one for a single earring. Highly configurable, it adds subtle visual variety to NPCs. Requires the earrings mod and SPID. Last updated in 2022, it has 185 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds subtle visual variety to every NPC without changing gameplay
- Configurable options let you tweak distribution to your liking
- Solid community support with 185 endorsements and 23k downloads
⚠️ Cons
- Requires 'Pierced Ears - Earrings SE' and SPID, so it's not a standalone drop-in
- Only affects earrings—if you want more NPC customization, this is narrow in scope
- Last updated in 2022, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other NPC overhauls
For Skyrim players who want to add a touch of realism and variety to NPC appearances without overhauling their whole look. If you're already using SPID and the earrings mod, this is a quick win. Skip if you're looking for major visual changes or don't want to deal with dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SPID is installed and up to date, as this mod relies on it to distribute earrings to NPCs.
- Choose between the 'set' and 'single' versions before installing—you can't use both at once.
- If you use other NPC overhaul mods, test in a new game or after a clean save to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BecomingNplus1
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 23,034
- Endorsements
- 185
- Category
- Clothing and Accessories
- Created
- 1/3/2022
- Updated
- 2/6/2022
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