Snuggly Vanilla Laydown Idles - (DAR - OAR Variance)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,729 endorsements) 📥 247,015 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 5/11/2021
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Mxnedula · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/19/2023 📅 Created: 5/11/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Dynamic Animation Replacer (DAR) Find it →
7📦 Open Animation Replacer (OAR) Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #2 of 123 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is particularly made for use with Campfire and Go To Bed, as Campfire uses the vanilla animation for the player bedroll while NPC's use Go To Bed (or a side sleeping animation). Basically, if you'd prefer to be spooned by your snuggler, hug them, etc. instead of laying there staring into the abyss as they snooze, this is for you.

LE version now available: (https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/107843/)

Notes:

• Because the animations are made to be paired, if you're laying on your own sometimes it will look... lonely. There's no way to fix this other than using animations that look nice both ways, which I probably won't add because it defeats the purpose of this mod-- snuggling. If you're worried about this though, the Replacer Only version is a good alternative if you prefer the idle.

• Male Player Version is different in the way that it also replaces Go To Bed / the "Bedroll_sleep_01-02" animations so that the NPC is to the right of the player, putting the player in the more dominant position. Male Player Version also has new animations to suit the updated NPC positioning. Both versions look mostly fine for either gender of player, but I highly recommend this if you play a male character and you snuggle with a female NPC. Any potentially "lonely" variants are applied to the player, to save your cherished lover's arms and knees (there are legitimate reasons but I'm leaving it at that). The only negative thing about this repositioning is that the enter/exit animation has clipping.

• There shouldn't be any bugs, if you encounter a bug it is likely caused by an unrelated bed/lay-down alteration you may be using. (Such as you can run into problems if your Campfire tent, rough-bedding, etc. is placed oddly and your character is unable to lay down.)

• Fully compatible with Sleep Tight, Simple Actions, Etc. If you encounter a conflict, just overwrite it with this mod (especially Go To Bed).

• Clipping can happen, it's normal as every character/npc setup is different.

• Animations on FULL Version should be suitable for both genders, but will look best with female player, male NPC.

• Bed Add-On provides more snuggly variance to Go To Bed - DAR Patch animations. Its assets do not include any bedroll animations, so you can use one of the Laydown versions with it. Made to be used with Go To Bed and Go To Bed DAR patch. This file is BETA, it is stable and won't cause any problems but may not be perfect, the worst thing that can happen is clipping.

•If you want to adjust the chance of getting a variant, simply open /DynamicAnimationReplacer/_CustomConditions/ and subfolder(s), -500, -501, (and -502, in Variance Only), change the percentage to the desired amount in "_conditions.txt", and save. You can do this for each

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A replacer for Skyrim's vanilla lay down animation, adding snuggly variance with Dynamic Animation Replacer (DAR) or Open Animation Replacer (OAR). Designed to complement the Go To Bed mod, this animation mod has 1,729 endorsements and was last updated in October 2023.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the vanilla lay down animation with snuggly variance
Compatible with Dynamic Animation Replacer (DAR) and Open Animation Replacer (OAR)
Intended to complement the Go To Bed mod

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,729 endorsements
  • Huge download count (247k) shows it's widely used
  • Adds cozy variety to a simple animation, making beds feel more alive

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires DAR or OAR, so you need to set up those frameworks first
  • Only affects the lay down animation, so it's a niche cosmetic tweak
  • Last updated in 2023, so it may not be compatible with future Skyrim updates
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to add a touch of coziness to their bed interactions, especially those already using Go To Bed. If you're into immersion and animation overhauls, this is a must-have. Skip if you're not using DAR/OAR or don't care about bed animations.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have DAR or OAR installed and properly set up before adding this mod, as it won't work without them.
  • If you're using Mod Organizer 2, install this mod after your animation frameworks to ensure proper overwrite order.
  • Pair it with Go To Bed for the full experience, as the mod is designed to complement it.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Mxnedula
Version
1.0
Downloads
247,015
Endorsements
1,729
Category
Animation
Created
5/11/2021
Updated
10/19/2023

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