Vanilla Ranch house Window shutter idle movement mod

newvegas — Mods & Enhancements

This mod animates 28 window shutters across 3 houses in the vanilla ranch house set, adding subtle idle movement to the environment. It's a small, focused animation mod for players who want more life in their settlements without major overhauls.

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Syntax

Animation

Example

Downloads: 447,966

💡 Notes

By Ashens2014

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a simple animation mod, just drop the files into

Since it's a simple animation mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no special setup needed.

If you're using other mods that alter the same houses, check

If you're using other mods that alter the same houses, check for conflicts in the load order; place this one after to ensure its animations take priority.

Test in a settlement that uses the ranch house model to see

Test in a settlement that uses the ranch house model to see the effect immediately.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Community favorite with 1,724 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads.
Tiny footprint—just 28 shutters—so it's lightweight and won't clutter your load order.
Adds subtle life to settlements without changing gameplay or visuals drastically.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2021—may not be compatible with the latest game version or DLCs.
Only affects 3 houses, so its impact is limited to specific areas.
No documentation provided by the author, so you're on your own for troubleshooting.

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