Stop Staring at Me - Less NPC Headtracking (plus CCR)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #187 of 531 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
✦ OVERVIEW
Prevents NPCs from staring at you unless you're realistically close to them. Simple bat file and INI tweak that is safe to use and remove at any time. Does not affect achievements.
Maybe you're RP-ing as the sexiest human in the universe -- you're so hot that every person in town breaks their neck to get a look at you when you enter any room! whistles -- but I like to feel like I blend into the world, so this is one of the first things I tweak in Skyrim, Fallout, and now Starfield when I play.
For now this is two batch files you can use to alter the setting, or revert it to vanilla. It's recommended to add the batch files to your startup console commands in the StarfieldCustom. INI so that the setting does not revert when you reload the game.
In the future when ESP plugins are safe a batch file will no longer be required.
Walking through a crowded place like Neon, the effect will be immediately noticeable.
I also highly suggest using this mod as well that fixes the whiteness of crowd NPCs eyes! https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/2718
✦ INSTALLATION
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[]Extract the the .txt files into your game install directory (i.e. steamapps\common\Starfield).
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]Add the following to your StarfieldCustom.ini in \My Games\Starfield\ (if the file doesn't exist, create it using notepad but make sure the extension is visible and that it's a . INI file, not a .txt file!)sStartingConsoleCommand=bat stopstaring
If you are running multiple batch file mods you can string them together using the semicolon, like so:
sStartingConsoleCommand=bat stopstaring; bat CloserFollowers; bat everythingasplode
Or better yet, you can just consolidate all your batch mods into a single file like ConsoleCommands.txt and just load one!
To return the value to vanilla settings, use the console and type bat startstaring
NOTE: Make sure you don't have multiple headings in your StarfieldCustom.ini or the values won't all load.Alternately if you're more advanced you can just use the console and type the following:
setgs fAIMaxHeadTrackDistanceFromPC 5
Fantastic folks in the comments say that a values of 5 to 10 have worked for them for cutscenes and things, so just edit the .txt files with your desired value. What's cool is that when you change this value in-game using the console, the NPCs will immediately respond, so you can test it to get exactly what you like without needing to reload the game.
For reference, the vanilla value is 30.
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Stop Staring at Me reduces NPC headtracking in Starfield, making characters only look at you when you're realistically close. It's a simple bat file and INI tweak, safe to use and remove, and doesn't affect achievements. Ideal for players who find constant staring immersion-breaking.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,487 endorsements and 42k downloads
- Lightweight tweak that's easy to install and remove
- No achievement impact, so you can use it without worrying about unlocks
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Requires manual file placement, which might be tricky for modding newcomers
- Only affects headtracking; if you want more NPC behavior changes, this won't cover it
For Starfield players who find NPC headtracking annoying and want a quick, safe fix. Perfect for immersion-focused gamers who don't want to mess with complex mods. Skip if you're looking for deeper NPC AI overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the bat file in your Starfield folder and run it via console or use a mod manager to apply the INI tweak.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure to enable the INI tweak in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
- Test the mod in a crowded area like New Atlantis to see the difference immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- fadingsignal
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 42,105
- Endorsements
- 1,487
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/16/2023
- Updated
- 9/27/2023
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