cutting torch remover

Removes a cutting torch from an NPC that has a cutting torch adjacent to another NPC. Remove the cutting torch from the mounted NPC. Removes flashlights from NPCs based on light levels. If the NPC is not in the dark, if they are not standing next to another NPC holding a torch, and if they are not on riding equipment (horses, etc.), then re-equip the torch in the dark.

If you are playing vanilla Skyrim, you don't need this mod.

However, if you're like me and use mods that add hundreds of NPCs to Skyrim, you absolutely need this mod.

You'll find that all of these populated areas are great for immersion until a storm comes or night falls.

Then all of a sudden all these dozens of NPCs are glowing with torches, even though they're standing next to each other.

Needless to say, this caused a kerfuffle, which comes with the infamous lighting restrictions/shadows Skyrim bug. They make my eyes bleed.

This problem bothered me until I finally came up with a solution. I introduce to you:

Torch Clearance

Removes a cutting torch from an NPC that has a cutting torch adjacent to another NPC.

Remove the cutting torch from the mounted NPC.

Removes flashlights from NPCs based on light levels.

If the NPC is not in the dark, if they are not standing next to another NPC holding a torch, and if they are not on riding equipment (horses, etc.), then re-equip the torch in the dark.

The use of torches in civilized buildings (houses, shops, hotels, etc.) is prohibited.

All buildings that are retrofitted will be covered if they use the appropriate keyword for the building (LocTypeDwelling).

If not, please contact the mod creator to add it.

Guards are unaffected by light and dark conditions as it is their duty to equip themselves with torches when they feel the need.

All other conditions also apply to guards.

The entourage is completely excluded.

Comes with MCM so you can enter your own illumination and distance values!

Known issues

If you switch internal/external units at the same time as an NPC pulling out a torch, the NPC will get stuck with the torch on/off, or extend its arm as if it were holding the torch without it. This is why followers have been excluded from this mod. It's easy to run into this problem, just don't enter/exit anything while the NPC with the torch does the same thing.

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If you are playing vanilla Skyrim, you don't need this mod.

But if you are like me, playing with mods that add hundreds of NPCs in Skyrim, you absolutely need this mod.

You see, all these populated areas are great for immersion, until a storm hits or night falls.

Then all of the sudden all these dozens of NPCs bring out their torch, even if they are standing next to each other.

Needless to say this makes a fest of lights, which comes with the notorious light limit/shadows Skyrim bug. And they make my eyes bleed.

This issue was always getting to my nerves, until I finally came up with a solution. I present to you:

TORCH REMOVER

Removes torches from NPCs standing next to other NPCs with torches.

Removes torches from mounted NPCs.

Removes torches from NPCs based on light level.

Let's NPCs re-equip torches when they are in the dark, if they are not standing next to another NPC with a torch and they are not on a mount (horse, etc.)

Torches in civilized buildings are forbidden (homes, shops, inns, etc.).

All modded buildings are covered, if they use the appropriate keyword for the building (LocTypeDwelling).

If they don't, talk to the mod author to add it.

Guards are not affected by light/dark conditions, as it is their duty to equip a torch when they feel they need one.

All other conditions apply to guards too.

Followers are completely excluded.

comes complete with MCM so you can put in your own light levels and distance values!

Known Issues

If you switch interior/exterior cell simultaneously with an NPC who has their torch out, the NPC will get stuck un/equipping their torch, or having their arm stretched as if holding a t …