[Tamara Dost]

Hey everyone, Bashur here.

Instead of making crap ton of threads clogging up the MOD section, pushing great mods off the page, I'm going to create this thread as a central location for my questions, and if anyone else has the same questions, I will post the answers on this first post.

http://forums.voltronarmy.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=474

Question: What are some essential tools/mods in your opinion for a great MODed Fallout 3 experience? (Example: Fallout Mod Manager)
Answer: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=640 (Fallout Mod Manager), http://fose.silverlock.org (Fallout Script Extender), http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=637, http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11336, and http://geck.gamesas.com/index.php/Main_Page

Question: How do I get FO3Edit to search in the correct folders?

[Alina loves Alexandra]

FOMM (Fallout Mod Manager), FOSE (Fallout Script Extender), FO3Edit, and GaryBash are the only ones that I can think of off the top of my head.

Isn't the Mod Detectives thread kinda like this?

[Skivs]

FOMM (Fallout Mod Manager), FOSE (Fallout Script Extender), FO3Edit, and GaryBash are the only ones that I can think of off the top of my head.

Isn't the Mod Detectives thread kinda like this?

Kinda. And thanks for the response! More questions to come as I get the new playthrough ready.

[Amysaurusrex]

For me, running 117 active plug ins so far I'm doing fine with just FOMM and FOSE. I haven't had a need for FO3edit yet, though I don't have tons of all the major mods, just FWE and MMM.

[gandalf]

For me, running 117 active plug ins so far I'm doing fine with just FOMM and FOSE. I haven't had a need for FO3edit yet, though I don't have tons of all the major mods, just FWE and MMM.

I wish that I could run FWE, but I would rather use FOOK 2 instead.

[Gavin boyce]

Hmm... I keep forgetting which mods you use... But I've found that DC Interiors is a mod that I doubt would ever leave my load order, especially with http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12056.

Edit: Oh wait, you're looking more for tools. I don't know of any that haven't already been mentioned, sadly.

[Rebekah Rebekah Nicole]

Hmm... I keep forgetting which mods you use... But I've found that DC Interiors is a mod that I doubt would ever leave my load order, especially with http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12056.

Edit: Oh wait, you're looking more for tools. I don't know of any already mentioned, sadly.

I mostly use mods that involve enhancing immersion. I'm starting from scratch, and re-starting my longplay. That's the reason for the creation of this thread. =)

EDIT: Nono, MOD's I'm looking for as well. Texture replacers ARE essential in my opinion, as well as DC Interiors. MOD's you just can't go without when going for an Enhanced Fallout 3 experience.

[Phillip Hamilton]

Oh! in that case, both the mods I mentioned fit that! Yay.

Anyhow, I've been using some new companion mods lately. I grabbed llamaRCA's http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12221, and shortly thereafter, grabbed http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=9320. They play well together.

What mods (if any) have you already decided on?

Edit: How about http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11257?

[Johanna Van Drunick]

I don't recall, do you have http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=101? Great mod for adding immersion, I guess. If more/better blood means more immersion

Also, http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5277, so after you've plugged that bullet sponge with 100's of rounds, the shells will be on the ground to prove it.

With even just these two mods, it still looks like a small battle happened after it's over. That's immersive IMO.

[Harinder Ghag]

How about http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10607? Not sure if you use that one or not.

[Aliish Sheldonn]

Awesome suggestions guys, keep'em coming! It's great to see what others feel are essential as well. I've also updated the original post with a link to the thread that will have all of my playthrough information if anyone is interested.

And shame on your guys! You haven't yet mentioned my friend DarN's UI enhancement! For shame!

[Johanna Van Drunick]

Question: ...What are some essential tools/mods in your opinion for a great MODed Fallout 3 experience? (Example: Fallout Mod Manager)
Answer: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=640 (Fallout Mod Manager), http://fose.silverlock.org (Fallout Script Extender), http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=637, and http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11336.

Surely the GECK needs to be on the tools list

[tiffany Royal]

Surely the GECK needs to be on the tools list

What's... that?




KIDDING! Of course! *places*

[tegan fiamengo]

Hey Bashur, are you planning on using FWE? If not, I'd recommend http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=7565. It's actually more of an overhaul, but it changes a lot of things in the game to make it more RPG oriented, as well as more immersive (let's just say that having a crippled head is... actually crippling now). I've used it for quite some time, and it's not leaving my load order.

[Silencio]

Hey Bashur, are you planning on using FWE? If not, I'd recommend http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=7565. It's actually more of an overhaul, but it changes a lot of things in the game to make it more RPG oriented, as well as more immersive (let's just say that having a crippled head is... actually crippling now). I've used it for quite some time, and it's not leaving my load order.

I plan on using FWE actually. Thank you though!!

[Angela Woods]

And shame on your guys! You haven't yet mentioned my friend DarN's UI enhancement! For shame!

Didn't even think we had to suggest that, it's a given! I didn't even know it was possible to even play Fallout 3 without it (DarN had better have his UI ready for when New Vegas comes out )

Another one, I forgot, do you have http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8069 and http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10045? With those pitch black nights you just can't go without it. And though it doesn't add immersion, http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4118.



How long until we see more videos, I just finished all 84 of 'em and I'm in withdrawal.

[kyle pinchen]

Didn't even think we had to suggest that, it's a given! I didn't even know it was possible to even play Fallout 3 without it (DarN had better have his UI ready for when New Vegas comes out )

Another one, I forgot, do you have http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8069 and http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10045? With those pitch black nights you just can't go without it. And though it doesn't add immersion, http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4118.



How long until we see more videos, I just finished all 84 of 'em and I'm in withdrawal.

OH yeah! Forgot about the lighting mod! And badass glasses ;D

[brenden casey]

You're bouncing about between forums, aren't you? In that case, I'll just go and suggest this: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5612. It'll go great with this: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=6921 (Here's one of Puce Moose quest mods I mentioned).

[Laura-Lee Gerwing]

Oh Bashur I watched your fallout video last night and raged till I passed out. Thought you quit for good. I have a ton of mods so I'll just begin with this: http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1083740-relz-wasteland-patrols/
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4718
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11283
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3212
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10228
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1623
thats like a 15th of my list

Anyway I'm happy to help, your videos are hilarious and induce tons of patience rage at the same time. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[danni Marchant]

Okay, I'm about to pass out, but I just finished installing most of the basic mods I'm going to use at the start. Problem is, I'm getting a crash on startup. I'm going go to bed now, because I think my sleep deprevation is one of the main causes for my crashes, but here's my load order as of now:

[X] Fallout3.esm
[X] Anchorage.esm
[X] ThePitt.esm
[X] BrokenSteel.esm
[X] PointLookout.esm
[X] Zeta.esm
[X] CRAFT.esm
[X] CALIBR.esm
[X] Project Beauty.esm
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - Main File.esm
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod.esm
[X] CRAFT - Activation Perk.esp
[X] DarNifiedUIF3.esp
[X] CASM.esp
[X] Realistic Death Physics.esp
[X] Existence2.0.esp
[X] GalaxyNewsRadio100[M].esp
[X] Wasteland Whisperer.esp
[X] RobCo Certified.esp
[X] Project Beauty- Broken Steel.esp
[X] Project Beauty- Point Lookout.esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - Main File.esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Anchorage.esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC The Pitt.esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Broken Steel.esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Point Lookout.esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Mothership Zeta.esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - Alternate Travel.esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - Followers Enhanced (BrokenSteel).esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - Project Beauty.esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - Project Beauty (HD Addition).esp
[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - Project Beauty (Followers Enhanced B-S).esp
[X] WeaponModKits.esp
[X] WeaponModKits - FWE Master Release.esp
[X] WeaponModKits - OperationAnchorage.esp
[X] WeaponModKits - ThePitt.esp
[X] WeaponModKits - PointLookout.esp
[X] WeaponModKits - Zeta.esp
[X] EVE.esp
[X] EVE Anchorage - FWE DLC Anchorage.esp
[X] EVE - FWE Master Release.esp
[X] EVE - FWE Master Release (Follower Enhanced).esp
[X] EVE - FWE with WeaponModKits.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Anchorage.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC The Pitt.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Broken Steel.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Point Lookout.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Zeta.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - FWE Master Release.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - FWE with EVE.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - Project Beauty.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - Project Beauty + FWE.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - Project Beauty (HD Addition).esp

Can anyone see anything wrong with this load order? Maybe something I'm missing? Thanks for the help guys, YOU RULE! =D

[james tait]

Yes, Mez's Merged Patch, should be right on the FWE download page, under options if I remember correctly
WeaponModKits - Broken steel
EVE Operation Anchorage.esp (you need this along with the EVE Anchorage - FWE DLC Anchorage.esp that you already have)

A mod to add to the immersion, http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8918 if you are going to do any sleeping outside.

[koumba]

Exactly what Miss Sparkle says.
Your game is crashing because you are missing a master, which in this case is EVE Operation Anchorage.esp
Remember when you get such a crash at start up you can always load your loadorder up in FO3Edit and you will see exactly which file is missing a master.

You are also missing Project Beauty HD version.esm

[Sophh]

Yay! Looking forward to the new playthrough. :celebration:

You should consider Xepha's http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10607. Just load it last in FOMM. Awesome for more immersive and atmospheric weather.

High quality companion mods:

http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10577
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/members/tracking/file.php
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/members/tracking/file.php

[Dona BlackHeart]

Yay! Looking forward to the new playthrough. :celebration:

You should consider Xepha's http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10607. Just load it last in FOMM. Awesome for more immersive and atmospheric weather.

I second this.


Also another nice mod that fits well into FWE is http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11312

[Dagan Wilkin]

No mention of Fellout? The Streetlight mods almost seem wasted without darker nights.