TN's Restricted Area Markers (Keep NPCs Out)

⭐ ⭐ (291 endorsements) 📥 9,013 downloads 📌 vv1.2 📅 8/2/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By TheOGTennessee · Ships

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/11/2024 📅 Created: 8/2/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #164 of 202 Ships mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The marker is a simple sign you can see that shows up in the Equipment section of the ship builder. When placed on top of a hab, it alters the navmesh inside the hab and makes it seem like it is not traversable to the AI of your crew members. This means they will stay out of that hab and leave it be. You can still attach other objects to the top of the sign, it doesn't block any ship building. It only blocks the area directly under it, so if you have multiple floors you want blocked off, you'll have to place a sign on every section. The signs also do not show up outside the ship builder, so they will not ruin the ascetic of your ship.

In addition:

  • []The markers come with two variants that can open a hole where it is placed for use with windows, and a variant that will open a hole and place a ladder.[/]

    []NPCs should not use the Captain's Quarters furniture as an extra level of privacy.[/]

    A special thanks to TankGirl444 and JMPZ11 for helping me understand navmesh and to implement it into this mod!

    Known Issues:

    • []NPCs can still use furniture on occasion to get inside of restricted areas. This happens while loading the interior of your ship, bypassing their usual navigation. The captain's quarters furniture is turned off for this, but not elsewhere.[/]

      []Furniture placed in the decorator may not function inside of a restricted area, giving an error message. This is due to custom furniture using the navmesh layer to find out if it is obstructed. Furniture that comes with a hab will work fine.[/]

      []Ladders placed by the ladder version of the restricted area marker may not function due to the above issue.[/]

      Installation:

      • []Unzip the archive and put TNRestrictedAreaMarkers.esm into your Starfield/Data folder (most likely under Documents/My Games/Starfield/Data), or let your mod manager install the file.[/]

        []Ensure the file is enabled in your Plugins.txt[/]

        []Install Baka Achievement Enabler and SFSE if you don't want achievements disabled.[/]

        Q. Will you add markers for outposts?

        A. That is possible, but the issue has been visuals. It is unclear how I would show the area it is restricting, and what I would make it look like to remain unobtrusive. I may find a solution in a future update.

        My Other Mods:

        TN's Ship Modifications All In One

        TN's Class M Ship Building

        TN's Space Mining and Salvage

        TN's Hab Shells

        TN's Supplemental Thrusters

        TN's Hab Tweaks

        TN's Useful Ship Structure

        TN's Expanded Cargo Holds

        TN's Supplemental Reactors

        TN's Supplemental Cockpits

        TN's Weapon To Module Snapping

        TN's Separated Categories

        TN's Aid and Ammo Crafting

        TN's Melee Weapon Modifications

        TN's Power Tools

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

TN's Restricted Area Markers lets Starfield players designate 1x1 hab sections as off-limits to crew by placing a sign. With 291 endorsements and 9,013 downloads, it's a niche quality-of-life mod for ship builders who want to keep NPCs out of specific rooms like the Captain's Quarters.

✨ Key Features

Place a sign above a 1x1 section of your hab to prevent crew from entering
Designed for ship interiors, letting you restrict access to rooms like the Captain's Quarters
Simple placement mechanic integrated with ship building

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 291 endorsements and over 9k downloads
  • Solves a real annoyance for ship builders who want private quarters
  • Lightweight and focused—does one thing and does it well

⚠️ Cons

  • Only works on 1x1 sections—larger rooms can't be fully restricted
  • No mention of compatibility with modded habs or ship building overhauls
  • Last updated in August 2024—may need checking for recent game patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield players who love ship building and want to keep crew out of specific rooms like the Captain's Quarters. If you're tired of NPCs wandering into your personal space, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't care about crew pathing or prefer larger restricted areas.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the marker on the wall above the 1x1 section you want to restrict—make sure it's clearly visible to the crew AI.
  • Test in a save where you have a ship with multiple habs to see how the marker interacts with doorways and ladders.
  • If you use modded habs, check the mod's comments for compatibility reports before relying on it in a serious playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
TheOGTennessee
Version
v1.2
Downloads
9,013
Endorsements
291
Category
Ships
Created
8/2/2024
Updated
8/11/2024

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