Kelvin is stuck on a random place, won't move.

[Aldath]

My wife and I found an island in the middle of a lake and built a base there. For the first couple days Kelvin was acting normal, but now he just stands there and says no to most commands; even the ones he says yes to he just doesn't move.

I tried using console commands, but addcharacter is missing from the list and typing it does nothing. I tried downing him and then healing him, nothing. I tried pushing him by hitting him with the repair tool, and although I moved him from his first spot, he just stands still no matter what. We've reset the game three times and he just stays there. I've moved far away from him and he doesn't teleports.

So... any idea what to do?

[Jaunitta 🌸]

Walk away to another area along the beach or soemthin so your fair away he will come find you.
Kelvin got stuck under my house bringing logs couldnt get him to move placed a note on him follow me, tried digging him out eventually walked away to other side of map and he followed me.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2958340825

[Aldath]

Originally posted by Jaunitta 🌸:

Walk away to another area along the beach or soemthin so your fair away he will come find you.
Kelvin got stuck under my house bringing logs couldnt get him to move placed a note on him follow me, tried digging him out eventually walked away to other side of map and he followed me.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2958340825

Already tried walking far, like, VERY far, pretty much the other edge of the map. He stood there, didn't follow or teleport.

[trevorkrause]

Originally posted by Aldath:

My wife and I found an island in the middle of a lake and built a base there. For the first couple days Kelvin was acting normal, but now he just stands there and says no to most commands; even the ones he says yes to he just doesn't move.

I tried using console commands, but addcharacter is missing from the list and typing it does nothing. I tried downing him and then healing him, nothing. I tried pushing him by hitting him with the repair tool, and although I moved him from his first spot, he just stands still no matter what. We've reset the game three times and he just stays there. I've moved far away from him and he doesn't teleports.

So... any idea what to do?

Backup save files and simply move his coordinates to a slightly further away area or close to virginia.

[Duke H. Vytantis]

great another one of these "kelvin is stuck"

these devs don't give a ♥♥♥♥, it's been like this since 9 months ago

[Wasted]

Originally posted by Aldath:

My wife and I found an island in the middle of a lake and built a base there. For the first couple days Kelvin was acting normal, but now he just stands there and says no to most commands; even the ones he says yes to he just doesn't move.

I tried using console commands, but addcharacter is missing from the list and typing it does nothing. I tried downing him and then healing him, nothing. I tried pushing him by hitting him with the repair tool, and although I moved him from his first spot, he just stands still no matter what. We've reset the game three times and he just stays there. I've moved far away from him and he doesn't teleports.

So... any idea what to do?

Sleep until he spawns nearby. Also sometimes he spawns laying by the fire if you have one along with the tarp shelter

[Michael_v_Anken]

My Kelvin is stuck under a big stair. I thought he would be freed when I move far away. Equal where I walked he won't follow. Maybe this is an Tomb Raider easter egg?^^ [The butler locked in the cooling chamber]

[trevorkrause]

Originally posted by Aldath:

Originally posted by Jaunitta 🌸:

Walk away to another area along the beach or soemthin so your fair away he will come find you.
Kelvin got stuck under my house bringing logs couldnt get him to move placed a note on him follow me, tried digging him out eventually walked away to other side of map and he followed me.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2958340825

Already tried walking far, like, VERY far, pretty much the other edge of the map. He stood there, didn't follow or teleport.

Save game ,log out ,log in he should be fixed.

[Michael_v_Anken]

Originally posted by trevorkrause:

Originally posted by Aldath:

Already tried walking far, like, VERY far, pretty much the other edge of the map. He stood there, didn't follow or teleport.

Save game ,log out ,log in he should be fixed.

No! No reload/ restart helped here.

[trevorkrause]

Originally posted by Michael_v_Anken:

Originally posted by trevorkrause:

Save game ,log out ,log in he should be fixed.

No! No reload/ restart helped here.

Just move him then.

[light-dan]

pretty sure we built on the same island haha.
i started during winter, but once the ice started melting Kelvin got stuck immediately.
he wouldnt listen to any orders at all, just stand in the same spot 24/7.
i had to spend a few days without him going while finishing up the story.
right before the final bunker, i saved and quit with a tarp outside.
when i started up the game again the next day, voila, he was right there with me.

conclusion: maybe try restarting the game/session? that unintentionally worked for me after having him stuck there for several in-game days.

[Michael_v_Anken]

Hi light-dan,

sadly no. Equal how often I reload and or leave an area my dumb bro is alaways hiding under the big stair. It is interesting that he could be imprisoned. If I ever got him free, I will bring him to a real new build prison where he could stay if he got on my nerves.
I know what someone could think now: "Why he won't destroy the stair to let Kelvin free?" Everything in Sons of the Forest based on the right placement. Some structures can only be built after something else has been built first. The staircase is large and massively built. It would take me another hour to free the bum and I don't know if he'll slip back in there...
Maybe someone here know a console command to be able to teleport Virginia and Kelvin?

[light-dan]

Originally posted by Michael_v_Anken:

Hi light-dan,

sadly no. Equal how often I reload and or leave an area my dumb bro is alaways hiding under the big stair. It is interesting that he could be imprisoned. If I ever got him free, I will bring him to a real new build prison where he could stay if he got on my nerves.
I know what someone could think now: "Why he won't destroy the stair to let Kelvin free?" Everything in Sons of the Forest based on the right placement. Some structures can only be built after something else has been built first. The staircase is large and massively built. It would take me another hour to free the bum and I don't know if he'll slip back in there...
Maybe someone here know a console command to be able to teleport Virginia and Kelvin?

true. building in this game can be quite the task. accidentally remove something wrong and reap the consequences :p i lost an entire afternoon of work that way

as for the console command, i dont happen to know them. i havent used the built-in ''cheats'' yet, so i cant confirm if thats possible. sounds like it should though.

if that doesnt work, one last alternative could be a save game editor.
they allow you to pretty much change anything in your save, from adding weapons/items to finishing entire blueprints.

the one i use is called "SOFTEdit", i got it from Nexus online (just need to sign up to download). it's a great tool to have but also fun messing around with.
it does A LOT :p

SOFTEdit has the ability to teleport either Kelvin or Virginia right to your present location.
that could be anywhere.

cant really give you any other solution, but looking up console commands first would be a great idea :) no need to download 3rd party software that way.

P.S.

''If I ever got him free, I will bring him to a real new build prison where he could stay if he got on my nerves.''

yes hahaha creative idea. might just use that myself :p

[Skullys Corner]

I am having the same problem. I had landed on a small island in the big lake on the east side of the map. It got dark so I built a quick tarp shelter and went to sleep. When I woke, Kelvin was standing next to me....on an island. When I last left him he was filling stick holders at my base. I tried going back to base and log out and back in and that did nothing. I tried to sleep at my base hoping he would tele back to me like he did to the island and he didn't. So I tried to get him to follow me on the island to help build a bridge and he will not move. I tell him to clear an area and he shrugs his shoulders and stands there. He is literally stuck standing in place. I was going to wait till winter but if he is stuck in place, he will not follow me across the ice.

I have no clue how to alter game files so I am guessing Kelvin will be on the island forever...I will visit but I sure miss his help.

[trevorkrause]

Originally posted by Michael_v_Anken:

My Kelvin is stuck under a big stair. I thought he would be freed when I move far away. Equal where I walked he won't follow. Maybe this is an Tomb Raider easter egg?^^ [The butler locked in the cooling chamber]

Originally posted by Skullys Corner:

I am having the same problem. I had landed on a small island in the big lake on the east side of the map. It got dark so I built a quick tarp shelter and went to sleep. When I woke, Kelvin was standing next to me....on an island. When I last left him he was filling stick holders at my base. I tried going back to base and log out and back in and that did nothing. I tried to sleep at my base hoping he would tele back to me like he did to the island and he didn't. So I tried to get him to follow me on the island to help build a bridge and he will not move. I tell him to clear an area and he shrugs his shoulders and stands there. He is literally stuck standing in place. I was going to wait till winter but if he is stuck in place, he will not follow me across the ice.

I have no clue how to alter game files so I am guessing Kelvin will be on the island forever...I will visit but I sure miss his help.

Originally posted by trevorkrause:

Originally posted by Aldath:

My wife and I found an island in the middle of a lake and built a base there. For the first couple days Kelvin was acting normal, but now he just stands there and says no to most commands; even the ones he says yes to he just doesn't move.

I tried using console commands, but addcharacter is missing from the list and typing it does nothing. I tried downing him and then healing him, nothing. I tried pushing him by hitting him with the repair tool, and although I moved him from his first spot, he just stands still no matter what. We've reset the game three times and he just stays there. I've moved far away from him and he doesn't teleports.

So... any idea what to do?

Backup save files and simply move his coordinates to a slightly further away area or close to virginia.

Just move him in the save file. Just a little.

[Skullys Corner]

Originally posted by trevorkrause:

Just move him in the save file. Just a little.

How do you do that? I would love to get Kelvin back to base, the sticks are piling up.