EVG Animation Variance
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #54 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Everglaid's Animation Variance
Animation variety for Dynamic Animation Replacer
Special Edition | Legendary Edition
Adds variety in currently existing animations based on NPC personality types, conditions, or just randomly, to make Skyrim feel a bit more diverse.
Some animations are done from scratch by hand, others as minor adjustments to the vanilla animations.
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Recommended:
NPC Animation Remix
Gives NPCs many randomized idling animations & more.
I recommend going through that author's account for other similar mods as well.
AI Overhaul
Makes NPCs use unused vanilla animations in their schedules.
Requires:
Dynamic Animation Replacer
(And it's requirements.)
Please endorse these mods, this wouldn't have been possible without them.
Installation:
Please use a mod manager.
You can uninstall safely at any time, no scripts or savegame changes are in the mod.
All modules are optional and somewhat customizable through a FOMOD installation.
If you only want the torch animations, or just the player idles, you can do that.
FAQ/Compatibility:
Compatibility
General: DAR priority values are set extremely low to allow other mods to have priority over this one.
Nemesis/FNIS/CGO/AGO/Other Animation Replacers & Systems: Yes(?)
PCEA: Idles in PCEA will always have priority over mine. Remove any idles if you want the repurposed ones to work.
Random Idles/Sexy Move: Will have priority over this mod.
EVG Conditional Idles: are you serious
cookeh's conditional and random idles: Yes.
Torch Module:
Compatible with new torch types (Everlight) and torch replacers (Medieval Torches.) Proper torch wield will look funny with Tilted away, but is still compatible.
Custom Racial Animation Path: The priority numbers for that mod were set very high, will need personal tweaking based on your DAR mods. hehe C. R. A. P
Why is this not a part of Conditional Idles?
I don't know. This is more about spicing up vanilla, making it not look so samey- think of it like trying to make a badly tiled texture look better. There's potential, you just need to tweak it a little. Conditional Idles is more like adding new things or new animations to explore, also uses other mods as hooks to add content. This is staying vanilla. probably.
Folder numbers so I can edit your mod?
702: Tilted away
704: Higher
EVG Animation Variance adds variety to existing animations in Skyrim by introducing NPC personality types, conditions, or random selection. With over 20,000 endorsements and 2.7 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more lifelike character movements. Last updated in March 2022, it remains a staple for animation enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 20k+ endorsements and 2.7M downloads.
- Breathes life into NPCs by making animations feel less repetitive.
- Works with existing animations, so no need to replace your favorites.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates.
- Randomness might cause occasional odd animations that break immersion.
For Skyrim players who want more organic and varied NPC animations without overhauling the whole system. If you're tired of every guard moving the same way, this mod adds subtle personality. Skip if you prefer handcrafted, fully controlled animation replacers.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other animation mods to avoid conflicts.
- Test in a busy area like Whiterun to see the variety in action.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Everglaid
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 2,731,801
- Endorsements
- 20,806
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 7/21/2020
- Updated
- 3/10/2022
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