NPCs don't follow through doors while talking
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #87 of 124 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Simply sets game setting fAIAwareofPlayerTimer to 0. ESL flagged.
KNOWN BUGS
"This causes an issue with the Sofia follower mod, in her intro dialogue it doesn't initiate a dialogue scene with the player, so they are unable
to respond." - Sranger
This bug fix prevents NPCs from following you outside when you exit their cell mid-conversation. It's a small, focused fix for Skyrim players annoyed by NPCs trailing them through doors. With 1,579 endorsements and 303,310 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,579 endorsements and over 300k downloads
- Solves a specific annoyance that breaks immersion
- Simple, focused fix that doesn't bloat your load order
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be tested with the latest Skyrim version
- Only addresses one narrow bug, so it's not a comprehensive fix
For Skyrim players who hate when NPCs chase you through doors mid-conversation, breaking the flow. If you're a modder or player who values immersion and clean interactions, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely a bug fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with your mod manager and place it near the end of your load order to ensure it overrides any conflicting behavior.
- If you use other dialogue or AI mods, test after installing to make sure they don't conflict.
- Since it's a simple fix, you can safely uninstall it mid-playthrough if needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Zerahar
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 303,310
- Endorsements
- 1,579
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 4/23/2022
- Updated
- 4/23/2022
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