Smaller insects - Realistic size butterflies bees dragonflies torchbugs moth bugs
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #37 of 73 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyrim needs smaller insects, its time to squash those oversized 2011 chonk bugs down to about half vanilla size.
Features:
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[]Smaller butterflies, bees, dragonflies, torchbugs and moths
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]Does not touch bug models. This means it can be used with mesh replacers without compatibility issues.[]Includes pre-patched plugins for USMP and More Critters.
[]Scale is approximately 50% of vanilla (with some variation in sizes) except for torchbugs which are down to around 15-20% of vanilla (those things were huge). I recommend using torch bugs with ENB light to still find them easily! (see images)
Notes:
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[]Please let me know if there are any issues with any of the plugins! I've only tested USMP + More Critters and really don't know what I'm doing with scripts.
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]This is based on the smaller torchbugs .esp in Rally's Torchbugs which led me to the size script properties - without it I wouldn't have figured out how to do this. - Does not affect bug inventory models or bugs in jars - for that you need downscaled .nif replacers.
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[]Please let me know if there are any issues with any of the plugins! I've only tested USMP + More Critters and really don't know what I'm doing with scripts.
Smaller insects reduces the size of butterflies, bees, dragonflies, torchbugs, and moths to about half their vanilla size, with torchbugs scaled down to 15-20%. It uses plugin-based scaling, so it doesn't alter models, ensuring compatibility with mesh replacers. Includes pre-patched plugins for USMP and More Critters. A niche cosmetic mod with 114 endorsements, last updated in May 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 114 endorsements and over 11k downloads.
- Smart design: doesn't touch models, so it plays nice with mesh replacers.
- Torchbugs get a drastic size cut (15-20%), fixing those giant glowing monstrosities.
⚠️ Cons
- Only tested with USMP and More Critters; other mod combinations might have issues.
- Doesn't affect bug inventory models or bugs in jars, so you'll still see oversized bugs in your inventory.
- Last updated in May 2023, so it might not be actively maintained for newer Skyrim versions.
For Skyrim players who want more realistic insect sizes without breaking their mesh replacers. If you're tired of giant butterflies and torchbugs that look like they belong in a horror game, this is for you. Skip if you want gameplay changes or if you're fine with vanilla bug sizes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use USMP or More Critters, grab the pre-patched plugins included in the mod to avoid conflicts.
- Since torchbugs are now tiny, consider using ENB light or a torchbug light mod to spot them easily.
- This mod doesn't touch meshes, so you can safely pair it with any insect mesh replacer without worrying about compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- CarpeNihil
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 11,825
- Endorsements
- 114
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 5/1/2023
- Updated
- 5/1/2023
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