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Why Courier Never Delivered in New Vegas (Blame This NPC)
Posts about game bugs surged again after a mod update. This story explains a classic courier delivery failure tied to one character.
Why Courier Never Delivered in New Vegas (Blame This NPC) is a broken quest marker tied to the Follower path. This bug locks delivery packages because the follower AI overrides the drop-off sequence. Research shows scripted follower behavior often interrupts location triggers.
Fixes reload the node or restart from the last checkpoint. Updates patch the follower pathing, restoring normal courier routing.
Why does the package stay on your horse?
Follower pathing conflicts with drop-off zones, freezing the objective.
Can a reload solve this?
Reloading usually fixes it, but a script reset may be needed for stubborn cases.