Followers As Companions
by IsharaMeradin

Overview:
Tired of followers always following.  I found a way to have them walk beside the player.

Features:
Hot key toggle to switch follower's position from beside to behind.
Automatic switch from close behind or beside to further distance when weapon/magic are drawn and/or stealth is entered.
Automatic switch to close behind or beside from further distance when weapon/magic are no longer drawn and stealth has been exited.

Requirements:
Latest SKSE64
SkyUI

Installation:
NMM, MO, Manual

Files and Folders:
Data > FollowerAsCompanion.esp
Data > scripts
Data > interface

If you have a follower already:
1. Install mod
2. Start game & load save
3. Set up options in the MCM
4. Use the sleep menu or go through a load door
5. Follower should start using the new AI packages properly

If you need to remove the mod:
1. Use MCM option to prep for uninstall
2. Save game & exit
3. Remove mod
4. Continue playing

Compatibility: 
Not compatible with any mod that modifies the stock DialogueFollower quest.
Followers using a different control system will not utilize this mod.

Known Issues:
The follower does not always recognize when the player sheathes their weapon/magic or exits stealth. This is a minor thing. Simply wait for the AI package stack to evaluate on its own or use the provided hot key to force evaluation.  Each follower behaves differently in this regard but it is consistent for the given follower.

Permissions:
This is a demonstration and resource mod.  Use it as you need to, please give credit.