Detailed NPCs - Fishing Gear for NPCs (SPID)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #30 of 179 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 fishing gear to NPCs
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]Fishing Gear uses body slot 47[]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 a small script that runs once (at game initialization) to distribute and equip fishing gear to NPCs. Mod is currently configured to distribute and equip fishing gear to:
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[]Addvar
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]Riften Fish Faction[]Any NPC who is a Fish Vendor (must be in this faction)
[]Fisherman
[]FishermenFaction
Mod can be re-configured to distribute the fishing gear to any NPC and / or any group of NPCs that you wish (e.g., ActorTypeNPC)! Edit the _DISTR.ini that comes with this mod, and add (or delete) any Form ID that you wish.
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.
[]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 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 in the _DISTRI.ini. Some knowledge of Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) is useful to achieve desired results.
Caveats, Recommendations, and Extensions
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[]Fully standalone. The very generous permissions of flintone and Fe4therstone have made this mod standalone. Be sure to endorse Riften Fish Market and the SSE port
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]Images in this mod are for illustration purposes only - Inspired by mahty and his mod Hip Bags
Credits
For amazing mods and tools
powerofthree
I reversed engineered these outstanding mods. Huge help! Thank you!
wSkeever, and Bosmer NPCS Have Antlers
BiglBrother, and Horns for Orcs
Darkfox127 - great tutorials
Elianora and her great tutorial
Thank you for your support!
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[]Fully standalone. The very generous permissions of flintone and Fe4therstone have made this mod standalone. Be sure to endorse Riften Fish Market and the SSE port
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[]Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) does not edit levelled lists, and does not modify or generate new records.
This Skyrim mod equips a curated group of NPCs with fishing poles, fish traps, and caught slaughterfish, adding immersive flavor to the world. It's highly configurable, letting you include or exclude any NPC. With 862 endorsements and over 850k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking subtle environmental storytelling.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 862 endorsements and 850k downloads show it's a well-loved mod.
- Configurable to your taste—you can tweak which NPCs get gear.
- Adds a nice immersive touch without overhauling the game.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SPID (Spell Perk Item Distributor) as a dependency, so you'll need to install that first.
- Last updated in November 2022—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Only affects a curated group of NPCs, so you might see the same fishermen everywhere if you don't customize.
For Skyrim players who want to add a bit of life to the world without major changes. If you're into immersion and don't mind installing a dependency, this is a quick win. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely cosmetic flavor.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SPID installed and up to date—this mod won't work without it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the installation and load order.
- Check the mod's config file to adjust which NPCs get gear if you want to fine-tune.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BecomingNplus1
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 850,569
- Endorsements
- 862
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 2/19/2022
- Updated
- 11/20/2022
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