Strange Chem Bug

[cedlcc]

I've been racking my brain trying to figure out this problem. So basically whenever I enter combat with my current load order, I get thirsty insanely quickly, like within 30 seconds I've gone from completely hydrated to mildly dehydrated. I noticed that whenever i get thirsty, it's because an NPC who I'm fighting is using a chem, I know this because it's a distinct sound. I've installed better locational damage which has a function that allows NPC's to use buff items, but I've asked the mod author and he's assured me that the bug is not caused by BLD. The issue is that I have absolutely no f***ing idea what could be causing this bug. My load order is usually very stable despite the 100+ mods on it. I've used it in multiple playthroughs without ever coming across this problem. The issue started when I decided to start using F4SE in order to install BLD. I assume it is due to a conflict with one of my mods but it'll be insanely difficult to find it. I'm just wondering if anyone else has ever had this unique problem and if so, how do I fix it?

 

Just for some context:

 

- The issues only start after completing the intro which includes the museum of freedom

 

- When I reach corvega the issue starts and doesn't stop

 

- The issue is with all NPC's not just raiders, and this includes NPC's added by the fallout commander mod

 

- I'm not entirely sure if the NPC is actually using a chem, or if it is bug that makes it sound like it

 

- If they are actually using a chem, somehow the game is confusing the NPC with me and making me thirsty

 

I'll post my load order, but I can't figure out an explanation for the chem sounds and thirstiness.

[cedlcc]

I should also mention that there was one occasion where I did manage to clear corvega without the issue occuring, but after I reloaded my game it started up again.

[androot]

same problem here, shall we compare mods?