No couriers

[Violetbluejaye]

Hi, Pretty new to the PC world but need a little help with the SKyrim couriers. I'm level 36 now and have only ever had a letter via courier once in the game. So I'm pretty sure they've either died and not respawed, got stuck somewhere or the game has glitched or something. After googling I've tried uninstalling Hearthfire but that won't let me load the game until Hearthfire has been reinstalled...

Please could any advise be shared on how to fix the couriers?

[Violetbluejaye]

Originally posted by smr1957:

So, Violetbluejaye, unless you have a mod that effects the courier, or have used some command or removed a mod mid-playthrough, the courier should be there. If you used a command or removed a mod, you will need to roll back to a save made before that - or start a new game. If you have not done any of these things, the first thing I suggest you do is validate the master files:

How to verify integrity of game cache by Ilja -
http://steamcommunity.com/app/489830/discussions/0/1843493219431033688/
(from PINNED TOPIC Helpful Links and References, Section 5, General Troubleshooting)

I've also just followed the directions for verifying the files, though oddly all the files verified unlike what the post says. I'll wait around tonight and see if a courier appears. If not I guess it'll be time to restart the game.

[Violetbluejaye]

Originally posted by steventirey:

Originally posted by Violetbluejaye:

I haven't been using any mods as I didn't want to disable the achievements, the only commands I have used are to add iron ingots and leather strips.... Would those two commands effect he courier?

Those commands won't have any effect on the courier. And there are mods you can use that enable the ability to get achievements again when using mods.

Thank you for verifying that the commands won't have effected the couriers :)
Guess I'll have to do some research into mods, it would be pretty handy is m couriers and shop keepers wouldn't die!

[smr1957]

Check out these two guides for info on getting started with mods in Skyrim:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2820697176
Next, for the most basic and minimal mod build, see this guide first:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2738338974


Though it would be nice if we could figure out why your couriers were not showing up - but it could just be a case Skyrim being Skyrim.

[Violetbluejaye]

Originally posted by smr1957:

Check out these two guides for info on getting started with mods in Skyrim:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2820697176
Next, for the most basic and minimal mod build, see this guide first:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2738338974


Though it would be nice if we could figure out why your couriers were not showing up - but it could just be a case Skyrim being Skyrim.

Thank you so much!!!
The courier did turn up as well :D

Thank you to you and everyone for all of the help!!!

[smr1957]

That's great, Violetbluejaye! Guess they stopped buying him drinks at the local inn - LOL!

Enjoy!

[Mr. Monday]

Originally posted by alexander_dougherty:

Originally posted by smr1957:

The only way they could have killed the courier is if they used a mod to make them killable - because otherwise - since they are essential - they can't be killed.

It was either a mod or console command, they went out of their way to kill the courier..... I do not recommend it because as I said the courier stops spawning..... I remember it because it wasn't something you could do by accident.

In my current game while I didn't kill the courier I have made him stop appearing for the most part. I used a shout in a city, then the courier shows up to give me the letter from a friend. I didn't bother to read the letter, and instead just reverse-pickpocketed him and put the letter back. He hasn't appeared to give me that letter again, but he has given me other ones.

[ralphtobybob]

Originally posted by Ihateeverybody:

Find me a way to permantly kill the Fugitive and the Hunter, the Madwoman, and the Road Encounter Alik'r I will use it.

The Fugitive sometimes has good loot. The Madwoman can be a useful human shield.
The Alik'r have curved swords. Curved. Swords. They are actually pretty decent weapons when improved and lighter than a lot of others.

[4K_240hz_MLED]

Originally posted by Mr. Monday:

Originally posted by alexander_dougherty:

It was either a mod or console command, they went out of their way to kill the courier..... I do not recommend it because as I said the courier stops spawning..... I remember it because it wasn't something you could do by accident.

In my current game while I didn't kill the courier I have made him stop appearing for the most part. I used a shout in a city, then the courier shows up to give me the letter from a friend. I didn't bother to read the letter, and instead just reverse-pickpocketed him and put the letter back. He hasn't appeared to give me that letter again, but he has given me other ones.

The only couriers I kill are Imperial ones :)