Unnecessarily Fixed Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #58 of 115 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Before we proceed...
Final Edit: As has been revealed to me, despite it not being made clear in the papyrus documentation, Event objects and Function objects are treated exactly the same by the compiler, meaning that this fix is mostly redundant. I do still make a minor edit, by moving the event call into state DeadDisintegrated, but this shouldn't technically matter in the long term because the script should only be catching the event while it's in that state anyway. This mod is not technically needed if you already use the Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix, though I'll leave this page up, mostly to serve as a lesson to any mod authors who thought like I did.
This will NOT fix any stack overflows mentioning the DragonActorScript, I still don't have concrete information on how those might occur. my current theories include:
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[]Changing dragon overhauls mid-playthrough. This potentially causes the dragonactorscript instances in your save game to have incorrect variable assignments.
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]Having mismatched dragonactorscript.pex files. If you are using a mod like KS Dragon Overhaul, ensure that none of its script files are being overwritten. These scripts might directly reference/communicate with each other, so if any of them are mismatched, you may get papyrus errorsAs has been pointed out to me, and been corroborated by own testing, the programming error in Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix was NOT the root cause of the stack overflow that many users, including myself, have been experiencing. For this misinformation, I apologize. Despite this, the code DID still need to be fixed. I am still investigating the cause of said stack overflow, and will update the mod page when I further narrow down the cause.
This is NOT meant to be a personal attack on tarlazo. I am unaffiliated with them, and do not believe there was any malice or intended negligence on their part. I do not endorse any form of hatred or abuse sent their way. Programmers make mistakes all the time (just look at bethesda lol) and I could see myself making the exact same mistake were I in their shoes. That being said, given that the programming error (described below) can cause significant harm to a user's save game (requires further investigation*), I feel compelled to describe it in detail, so that similar errors are not repeated in the future.
What is the Dragon Stalking Glitch?
Many people have fallen prey to the infamous "Dragon Stalking" bug, wherein a dragon's corpse will appear to follow the player around, never despawning. This is caused by the slain dragon's parent cell being unloaded before the dragon can be properly deleted.
The first attempt to resolve this issue, Dragon Stalking Fix, used the OnLoad() and OnUnload() form events to delete a dragon after its soul has been absorbed, but this method has
A bug fix mod for Skyrim that attempts to resolve a perceived programming error, but the author later realized it wasn't an error. It addresses the dragon stalking bug, but users already using a fix for that bug should ignore this mod. Despite its niche purpose, it has gained significant traction with 3,253 endorsements and 677,047 downloads, last updated in September 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 3,253 endorsements and over 677k downloads.
- Lightweight bug fix that targets a specific annoyance for dragon encounters.
- Author is upfront about the mod's purpose and limitations.
⚠️ Cons
- Author admits the fix may be unnecessary, so it might not change anything.
- Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mod setups.
- No detailed documentation or installation instructions provided.
For Skyrim players who are annoyed by dragons stalking them and haven't already installed a fix for that bug. If you're running a comprehensive bug fix mod like the Unofficial Skyrim Patch, you probably don't need this. Skip if you want a more substantial gameplay overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using the Unofficial Skyrim Patch, check if it already includes a dragon stalking fix to avoid conflicts.
- Install with your preferred mod manager (like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2) and place it in your load order after other bug fix mods.
- Test by triggering a dragon encounter to see if the stalking behavior changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- KirbonatedBeverage
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 677,047
- Endorsements
- 3,253
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 9/13/2021
- Updated
- 9/13/2021
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