In the world of gaming, few titles have achieved the legendary status of Bethesda’s masterpiece, one of them being “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.” It is an open-world fantasy RPG that has captured the hearts of millions of players worldwide. But like any other complex game, it’s not without its quirks.
One common issue that players encounter is that Skyrim TCL not working problem.
It can be frustrating for a player as it spoils the gaming experience. But fret not! In this guide, we’ll understand the potential causes behind this issue and provide you with effective solutions to get your game back on track.
Why Does Skyrim TCL Stop Working?
Before we reason out why the Skyrim Tcl command is not working, let’s understand what the TCL command is and what is its role in the game.
TCL stands for “Toggle Collision,” and it’s a console command. This command switches on a mode called the “No clip” Mode. It is basically used by players to bypass collision detection in the game. This means you can move through walls, objects and terrain as if they weren’t there. Hence, they work like cheat codes and improve the gaming experience of players.
Talking about Skyrim, many players have reported that the TCL command is not working. The following could be the potential reasons for this issue:
1. Mod Conflicts
Owing to Skyrim’s immense popularity, it has an extensive list of mods from the modding community.
However, if the mods are incompatible, outdated, or corrupted then it can cause errors in the game’s core scripts and assets.
2. Console Input Errors
A simple typo when entering the TCL command can lead to it not working. If you do not enter the command properly and make mistakes then it won’t work.
3. Corrupted Game Files
Corrupted game files can also be the culprit. Skyrim uses game files and scripts to execute various in-game commands and functions.
And, if any of the scripts or game files related to the TCL command are corrupted, it may cause conflicts in the mods.
How To Fix Skyrim TCL Not Working?
Now that we’ve identified potential causes, let’s explore the solutions in detail. To fix the TCL command on Skyrim verify the command, target and untarget, update Skyrim, disable mods, verify file integrity, uninstall and reinstall the game and seek customer support from the team of Skyrim.
1. Verify The Console Command
Ensure that you’re correctly entering the TCL command in the console. It should be precisely as follows: `tcl`. Typos are a common source of errors.
2. Target And Untarget
Since TCL is not a target command but a toggle command, it won’t work if the player has selected a target and forgot to deselect the target you selected. For instance, you selected a target to attack or kill earlier and still the target is selected.
So, to make the command work again you need to clear the target. Click twice to Untarget the target selected. If there are no numbers present on the bottom centre of the screen, it means you have successfully Untargeted.
3. Load The Previous Save And Restart Skyrim
You can also save a previous load and see whether that solves the issue of TCL Command not working.
- First completely exit the application and return to your desktop or console dashboard.
- Now restart the game and load the recent save file.
This can sometimes clear up minor glitches or issues that occurred during your previous play session.
4. Update Skyrim
An Outdated game version can lead to compatibility issues. Developers often release patches to address bugs and issues in the game. So make sure that Skyrim is up to date.
For Xbox:
- Turn on the Xbox Console.
- Use the Xbox controller to navigate to the Home screen.
- Go to “My games & apps” and find Skyrim.
- On the controller, press the “Menu” button (the one with three horizontal lines). A menu will pop up.
- From the menu, choose “Manage game & add-ons.”
- In the Manage Game section, you’ll see an option for Updates. If any update is available for Skyrim, it should be listed here.
- Follow the prompts to download and install the update.
For Steam users
- Launch Steam
- Click the Library tab
- Right-click on Skyrim
- Click on Properties
- Now, click on the Updates tab in the new window that appears
- Ensure that “Always Keep this game up to date” is selected.
This should start the update process for Skyrim.
Once it has been completed, you will be updated to the latest version.
For PlayStation
- Sign into your PSN account on PlayStation.
- For Physical Copy of Game: If you have a physical copy of Skyrim, insert the game disc into your PlayStation.
Once the update is installed, you can launch Skyrim as usual. In most cases, the PlayStation automatically checks for updates. But, you can manually check for updates with the steps mentioned above to make sure you have the latest version.
5. Disable Mods
Start by disabling all your mods and see if TCL works. If it does, enable your mods one by one to identify the conflicting mods. Updating or removing that mod should resolve the issue.
For Manually disabling Mods:
- Locate your Skyrim installation folder. Navigate to this path: [ C:\Program Files (x86\Steam\SteamApps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\Data\ ]
- From this location, find the mod files (usually in .esp or .esm format)
- Remove all of the files associated with any mods
To Remove Mods Using Mod Manager :
- Open your mod manager software.
- Find the mod you want to remove from the mod list.
- Right-click on the mod and select the “Remove Mod” option.
- A popup appears asking if you want to remove the mod or not. Confirm it.
6. Verify Game File Integrity
There may be some corrupted game files or saves that could lead to crashes in your gameplay. So, it’s time to verify the integrity of game files. Follow these steps to learn how:
For Steam users
- Right-click on Skyrim in your library.
- Select Properties > Installed Files > Verify Integrity of Game Files. Steam will check and repair any corrupted or missing files.
For Epic Launcher
- In the Library section, navigate to the game and click on the three dots.
- Click Verify in the drop-down list.
- It may take a few minutes to verify all the files.
For GOG
- Launch GOG GALAXY and log in with your GOG account.
- Choose the Skyrim game from the ‘Owned games‘ tab.
- Click ‘Customize‘ button (to the right of “Play” button) > Manage installation > Verify / Repair
7. Uninstall And Reinstall Skyrim
If none of the suggestions given above work, then you must uninstall Skyrim and do a clean reinstall of it.
For PC
- To uninstall Skyrim, go to the Control Panel settings of your PC.
- Click on Uninstall a program
- Select the Skyrim game application and click Uninstall.
- Now, reinstall the game again from the source.
For Play Station
- Navigate to the PlayStation home screen by pressing the PlayStation button on your controller.
- Find Skyrim in your PlayStation’s game library.
- Highlight the Skyrim game icon and press the Options button.
- Now select Delete to uninstall the game.
- Now to reinstall the game, Visit the PlayStation Store.
- Search for Skyrim.
- Select and download the game.
- Launch Skyrim from your dashboard.
For Xbox
- Go to the Xbox dashboard.
- Highlight Skyrim in your game library.
- Press the “Menu” button on your controller.
- Select “Manage game & add-ons.”
- Choose “Uninstall.”
- Now to reinstall, visit the Xbox store and install it again.
8. Seek Customer Support of Bethesda
If the above fixes don’t work, then contact the Bethesda Support team (Skyrim). Their expert team will assist you with the problem and provide solutions for the same. You can alternatively, reach out to them on their official Twitter handle as well.
The Skyrim community is vast, and chances are, someone else has encountered the same problem. So, you can also visit the official Bethesda forums and join their discord community, to seek advice from experienced players.