Immersive Campfire Fix (simple lighting edit)
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 44 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
INTRODUCTION
This mod lets all campfires illuminate the surrounding terrain which is turned off for some campfires and I have no idea why.
The mod doesn't add any lights so it shouldn't cause the light flickering bug.
After combing through all the worldspaces and especially all the "Wilderness" cells, this mod is now officially finished.
I "fixed" all campfires in the Tamriel Worldspace located in these cells:
- BrucasLeapRedoubtExterior
- CradlecrushRockExterior
- DeepwoodRedoubtExterior02
- DragonBridgeExterior03
- DushnikhYalExterior02
- HagRockRedoubtExterior03
- IronBindBarrowExterior01
- KarthspireRedoubtExterior (2 fires)
- KorvanjundExterior03
- LargashburExterior03
- LostValleyRedoubt03
- LostValleyRedoubt04
- MarkarthAttackStart02
- MilitaryCampFalkreathImperial
- MilitaryCampHaafingarSons
- MilitaryCampHjaalmarchImperial
- MilitaryCampHjaalmarchSons
- MilitaryCampPaleImperial
- MilitaryCampPaleSons
- MilitaryCampReachSons01DUPLICATE000
- MilitaryCampRiftImperial
- MilitaryCampRiftSons
- MilitaryCampWhiterunImperial
- MilitaryCampWhiterunSons
- MilitaryCampWinterholdImperial
- MilitaryCampWinterholdSons
- OrphanRockExterior02
- RedEagleRedoubtExterior01
- RedEagleRedoubtExterior03
- RiftenAttackStart01 (2 fires)
- SerpentsBluffRedoubtExterior02
- SolitudeAttackStart01
- SolitudeAttackStart03
- StonehillsExterior01
- TalkingStoneCampExterior02
- WhiterunAttackStart03 (2 fires)
- WhiterunExterior14
- WindhelmAttackStart01
- WindhelmAttackStart03
There is one campfire where I had second thoughts about fixing it so I made an optional .esp which includes that campfire.
You can look at the screenshots I added for comparison: Left is without the fix and bottom is with Vivid Weathers active.
- Optional campfire in the DeepwoodRedoubtWorld Worldspace in the cell Wilderness [-31, 18]
Feel free to let me know if I missed anything and help testing to make sure that unchecking this box in the CK does not have any nasty side effects.
If it doesn't have side effects, then why did Bethesda check those boxes?
INSTALLATION
Unzip and put the .esp in your data folder
Use a mod manager tool like Vortex
AUTHOR'S NOTES
Thank you guys for the nice comments and endorsments, they really make my day!
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For the weirdo
Immersive Campfire Fix is a simple lighting edit for Skyrim that adjusts campfire lighting to illuminate the surrounding environment, addressing a vanilla lighting issue. With 502 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight fix for players who find default campfire lighting too dim or unrealistic.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 502 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads.
- Does exactly what it says: fixes campfire lighting to light up the area.
- Lightweight and simple, no heavy scripts or performance hit.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Only addresses campfire lighting, not other lighting issues.
- Potential conflicts with other lighting overhauls that change campfire behavior.
For Skyrim players who are bothered by vanilla campfire lighting being too dim and want a quick, lightweight fix. Skip if you use a comprehensive lighting overhaul that already handles campfires, or if you're on a newer Skyrim version where this old mod might not work.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod in your load order after other lighting mods to ensure it takes effect.
- If you use a mod manager, use the preview feature to see the lighting change before installing.
- Check if your Skyrim version is compatible, as the mod is from 2018.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Choreese
- Version
- 3.0.0
- Downloads
- 10,177
- Endorsements
- 502
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 1/26/2018
- Updated
- 11/3/2018
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