Take a Seat - New Sitting Animations for OAR or DAR

skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements

Adds 14 new sit-on-the-ground/meditation animations for the player and NPCs, triggered randomly via DAR. A popular animation overhaul for Skyrim players seeking more immersive idle behaviors, with over 12,900 endorsements and 2.8 million downloads.

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Downloads: 2,766,546

💡 Notes

By JaySerpa

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure DAR is installed and active before adding this mod

Make sure DAR is installed and active before adding this mod, and check that no other mods overwrite DAR's animation folders.

Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to handle file conflict

Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to handle file conflicts and ensure the animation files are placed correctly.

If NPCs don't sit, verify that DAR is working by testing wit

If NPCs don't sit, verify that DAR is working by testing with a known DAR animation mod.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 12,906 endorsements and 2.8M downloads
Breathes life into idle moments with varied sitting poses
Works for both player and NPCs, making the world feel more alive

👎 Cons

Requires DAR, which may conflict with other animation frameworks
Last updated in June 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates
Only adds sitting animations—no other idle or movement changes

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