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CHIM FAQ

This page mirrors the practical fixes from the current CHIM FAQ so the main support answers live inside the site instead of only on the old wiki.

FAQ

I loaded an old save and I lost a bunch of memories or events

Due to how CHIM tracks in-game time and events to sync with the server, it has to delete events that happened in the "future" relative to the loaded save. They should still be saved in the playthrough manager.

When I start the CHIM server I get a webpage cannot be found or HTTP 500 error

Most likely the conf.php file was corrupted somehow. Delete conf.php under /conf, update the CHIM server, and restart it so a new clean config is generated.

Why is the CHIM menu not showing in MCM

You are probably missing a requirement or dependency. Double check the mods and supporting files you installed for the Skyrim-side setup.

How can I disable subtitles

Use the Subtitles mod and edit its ini so numDisplayedSubtitles=0.

The game crashes

Most CTDs are not caused directly by CHIM. Usually you either have an incompatible mod, a conflict elsewhere in the load order, or a broader Skyrim instability issue. Check your crash logger first. If the crash is on new game, use the dedicated new game answer below.

Actions or commands are not working

Make sure actions are enabled in the MCM menu. Also remember that AI will only perform actions if it actually wants to.

Do I have to restart the game if I make changes in the CHIM server

No. Changes are applied instantly. You can make a lot of configuration changes while the game is still running.

The AI is not responding and the webserver shows a 401 unauthorized style error

There are usually two reasons for this:

  • You are using a free account and hitting request limits. If so, disable actions in game because they increase API calls.
  • Your API key expired, ended, or is invalid. Generate a new key or move to a paid account.

It is not working with my Steam Deck

Make sure you have an etc/resolv.conf file, then add:

  • nameserver=8.8.8.8
  • nameserver=8.8.4.4

How can I fully uninstall DwemerDistro if I deleted the files before running the uninstall script

Run this in Command Prompt:

wsl --unregister DwemerAI4Skyrim3

Will there be an LE port

No.

Does this work with pirated Skyrim

No.

CHIM causes my game to crash on new game

Some alternate start mods can have issues with AIAgent. The recommended path is:

  • Disable AIAgent.esp.
  • Go through the new game process with your alternate start setup.
  • Save and exit once you reach regular Skyrim.
  • Re-enable AIAgent.esp.

My game is running really slow and the server logs keep showing no PostgreSQL connection opened yet

The usual cause is that your machine is overloaded by too many AI services on top of a heavily modded Skyrim setup. Disable offline AI services first and see if that frees up VRAM or CPU headroom. Hosted services are usually the safer baseline.

Is OpenRouter free

Not really. It has some free models, but they are not the recommended path for CHIM. Put a small paid balance on it and expect that to be the normal baseline if you want smooth use.

vmmem or DwemerDistro is still running in Task Manager and using all my RAM

Run the Stop script, use the force stop option in the launcher, or run wsl --shutdown.

XTTS is really slow and does not work

XTTS needs a lot of GPU power. One simple mitigation is to cap your Skyrim frame rate so you free up VRAM for voice generation.

AI voices in game are quiet or sound weird when I turn my back on NPCs

The most likely cause is Windows audio configuration. Use stereo, disable spatial audio, and then adjust the MCM volume sliders.