EVG Conditional Idles - Helps To Have A Map Patch
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #184 of 211 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds two condition to the EVG Conditional Idles shield file to exclude maps and compasses from the Helps To Have A Map mod. This will prevent your character from trying to use a map or compass as an umbrella when it's raining. See pics for before/after.
A small patch for EVG Conditional Idles that stops your character from using a map or compass as an umbrella in the rain. No plugins or scripts, just a simple fix. For Skyrim players who want more realistic idle behavior.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny quality-of-life fix that adds immersion (59 endorsements)
- Zero performance impact—no scripts or plugins
- Simple drop-in patch for EVG Conditional Idles users
⚠️ Cons
- Requires EVG Conditional Idles as a base mod
- Only affects rain idle behavior—very niche
- May conflict with other idle animation overhauls
For Skyrim players who use EVG Conditional Idles and find the map-as-umbrella animation immersion-breaking. Skip if you don't use EVG Conditional Idles or don't care about rain idle animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with your mod manager and place after EVG Conditional Idles in your load order.
- If you use other idle animation mods, test in rainy weather to ensure the patch works as intended.
- No need to run FNIS or Nemesis—this patch is script-free.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Glanzer
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 5,340
- Endorsements
- 59
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 4/20/2024
- Updated
- 9/14/2024
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