SMP-NPC crash fix
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #23 of 156 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Starting from FSMP version 1. 50. 4, the game will sometimes crash when you encounter an NPC with SMP hair. This is actually a Bethesda bug, but it's only exposed by recent updates to FSMP. The crash is a problem for mods like KS Hairdos SMP - Vanilla Replacer and Vanilla hair remake. Apparently Proteus too.
This SKSE plugin fixes it, by changing a single byte in SkyrimSE.exe.
SMP-NPC crash fix is a lightweight bug fix mod that resolves a random crash occurring when loading NPCs with SMP hair. With over 24,000 endorsements and 4 million downloads, it's a highly trusted solution for players experiencing this specific issue. Last updated in May 2023, it remains a go-to fix for stability.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust: 24,684 endorsements and 4M downloads show this fix is widely used and appreciated.
- Directly addresses a common crash, making it essential for players using SMP hair mods.
- Lightweight and focused—does one job and does it well.
⚠️ Cons
- Only addresses one specific crash; other SMP-related issues may remain.
- Last updated in 2023—may not be compatible with the latest game version or newer SMP mods.
For Skyrim players who use SMP hair mods and have experienced random crashes when NPCs load. Essential for modded playthroughs that include physics-based hair. Skip if you don't use SMP hair or haven't encountered this crash.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod in your load order after any SMP hair mods to ensure the fix applies correctly.
- If you're using a mod manager, install via your manager to keep load order organized.
- Test by fast-traveling to a city with many NPCs to confirm the crash is gone.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- jg1
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 3,963,352
- Endorsements
- 24,684
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 5/18/2023
- Updated
- 5/18/2023
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