How can I fix a follower mod not triggering dialogue due to load order?

[Gary.W]

I’ve been trying to get a custom follower mod to work with my other gameplay overhauls, but no matter what load order I try, the follower either spawns naked or their custom dialogue won’t trigger. I’m not sure if it’s a skeleton issue or a script conflict, and I’m starting to wonder if it’s even possible to have both.

[Luke57]

Been there. The follower spawned naked until I swapped the load order so the follower's mod loaded after outfit/body patches. Even then the custom dialogue would hiccup unless I disabled a conflicting patch. It felt like the assets or scripts were racing to load.

[JonathanW]

I think it's a script conflict. Two mods trying to set the same quest stage or AI package can stop triggers.

[Camila.H]

Could the real problem be something else entirely, like a broken patch from one overhaul?

[PaulGJ]

I gave up on that combo for now and tested with one overhaul at a time, watched what loaded and what didn't, and kept notes on what broke.