Hello,

I'm replaying Fallout 3 again after a long time out and I am wanting to mod it up a bit, I'd like to know what people think I should use and also if there are any problems with my current set up.

I've been looking around and I've picked out the following as my new experience:

Gameplay:
Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch + DLC's
FWE 5.04
EVE 0.96 + Updates
Weapon Mod Kits

Graphics:
NMCs Combined Texture Pack
Hi-Res Historical Documents
Hi-Res Skill Books
Hi-Res Weapon Textures
Hi-Res Clothing Textures
Enhanced Blood Textures
Subtle Sunglare FX
Fellout
Project Beauty
DarnUI + FWE Update

Audio:
GNR More where that came from (Just going to download)

FOIP:
Eve and FWE
Projecy Beauty and FWE
Weapon Mod Kits and FWE

Misc:
Re-animation Project
RTS New Wave (Will not install until I've completed the game)
DC Interiors Combo
FOMM
FOEdit (I don't quite understand this, I just create a Merge Patch and run FO3MasterUpdate)
BOSS



So is there anything missing that will really improve my experience, or will any of these cause a problem?

I use BOSS, FOMM and FOEdit, even though I don't quite understand FOEdit.

Current load order:

fallout3.esm
anchorage.esm
thepitt.esm
brokensteel.esm
pointlookout.esm
zeta.esm
unofficial fallout 3 patch.esm
craft.esm
calibr.esm
project beauty.esm
fo3 wanderers edition - main file.esm
dcinteriors_comboedition.esm
unofficial fallout 3 patch - operation anchorage.esp
unofficial fallout 3 patch - the pitt.esp
unofficial fallout 3 patch - broken steel.esp
unofficial fallout 3 patch - point lookout.esp
unofficial fallout 3 patch - mothership zeta.esp
project beauty- broken steel.esp
project beauty- point lookout.esp
darnifieduif3.esp
fellout-pipboylight.esp
craft - activation perk.esp
fo3 wanderers edition - main file.esp
fo3 wanderers edition - dlc anchorage.esp
fo3 wanderers edition - dlc broken steel.esp
fo3 wanderers edition - dlc mothership zeta.esp
fo3 wanderers edition - dlc point lookout.esp
fo3 wanderers edition - dlc the pitt.esp
fo3 wanderers edition - followers enhanced (brokensteel).esp
fo3 wanderers edition - project beauty.esp
fo3 wanderers edition - project beauty (followers enhanced).esp
weaponmodkits.esp
weaponmodkits - fwe master release.esp
weaponmodkits - operationanchorage.esp
weaponmodkits - thepitt.esp
weaponmodkits - brokensteel.esp
weaponmodkits - pointlookout.esp
weaponmodkits - zeta.esp
eve.esp
eve - fwe master release.esp
eve - fwe master release (follower enhanced).esp
eve operation anchorage.esp
eve - fwe with weaponmodkits.esp
eve anchorage - fwe dlc anchorage.esp
fellout-full.esp
fellout-anchorage.esp
fellout-brokensteel.esp
fellout-pointlookout.esp
fellout-zeta.esp
merged.esp

I recommend http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3211 (don't forget the FOIP patches).

If you want a DLC retex, go to http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3793 and get the dlc retextures.

I also recommend http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=13361. It is like WMK for PA!

And don't forget to make a new Merged Patch anytime you change your .esp's.

Thanks for that, I'll check them out. I've looked at MMM's work for Oblivion and even though it was well made it felt like there was an enemy every ten steps and I often enjoy a slower paced game. Is it the same for Fallout 3? Hmm saying that though I am after a different experience from vanilla Fallout so I should at least try it.

Will the Powered Power Armor interfere with FWE's effects to gameplay? I think that FWE has balanced a lot of the combat (weapon damage and armor resistance) so I'm concered about installing any new weapons or armors with FWE that doesn't have FOIP or similar.

No there is a FWE patch in the mods download section. Plus it works with power armor from any mod!



You can chose how many enemy's spawn in each spawn-point.
And the only esps you need from the MMM file are

Mart's Mutant Mod.esmMart's Mutant Mod.espMart's Mutant Mod - DLC Anchorage.espMart's Mutant Mod - DLC The Pitt.espMart's Mutant Mod - DLC Broken Steel.espMart's Mutant Mod - DLC Point Lookout.espMart's Mutant Mod - DLC Zeta.esp

(the rest of the options are in the FWE menu)


EDIT: Another great mod (that is compatible with everything in your load order) is http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=13690

http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=613 MUCH better weapon sounds
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5612 great radio mod
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8069
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10045
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=6170
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10607 or Fellout - Dynamic weather has a "degreen" option also
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11684 has FWE patch
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=13325 readme has FWE suggested settings
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11418 has FWE patch

The best list to find other good mod links is http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1056342-mezs-gameplay-and-immersion-mod-list/.

Also http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12839 great house mod with quests to unlock the features, and best of all no god or cheat items.

Cheers for this, I'm downloading them at the moment including FEV which looks pretty awesome.

Cheers, reading up on these now.


Does the street lighting and weather mods create a problem with Fellout or are there work arounds?

:celebration: They are 100% compatible with each other. :celebration:

EDIT: I stand corrected.

If you load the rain before fellout, fellout will automatically control when it rains, if you use FWE alternate start you will probably need to use the http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12800 to get the rain to work. The street light has no issues with fellout and actually looks great with fellout's darker nights. Speaking of darker nights you may want to use this mod http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12841. FWE adds night vision to power armor, but until you get some you will really need some kind of night vision. The night vision is expensive and also uses energy cells so it works well with FWE.

Some others I thought of http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11283
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=6104
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3212 - balanced perks that are all useful
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=712 and http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1610
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=6338 - has FWE patch
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=9497 - in case you want to live life as a raider and the quest http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12278 that goes along with it
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11257, http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2446, http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11312, http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11025, http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3729, http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11750 - all "must have" for me

There are others I use but they are on Mez's page.

Thanks, the Night Vision goggles sound great and the reboot will come in handy.

Good to read.. downloading and looking forward to testing.


Thanks so far guys, I've been pointed out so good ones. Just testing them now, anymore suggestions or info on potential problems welcome.