Help me with my OCD : Fallout 3

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:12 pm

@Miss Sparkle: Did you grab the http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12296 It just came out yesterday, and is another one of Puce Moose's creations. It is good, and reminded me of Portal. Sadly, much like Portal, you don't get any cake after finishing it.

Ahh! You know what, I did see that yesterday (my nexus page opens up to the latest files page

) and I didn't grab it cause a: I failed to look at the mod author and b: cause I usually let the new quest mods get updated before I download them lol. I just grabbed it now cause you said his name! Thank you so much for pointing that out to me :hugs:

I believe I have everything I need now. I even found a few other goodies while I was searching around. I believe I can begin my game experience tonight and have my behind handed to me over and over again lol. The best part is that I am not going to get mad about it, cause I have so many goodies that will keep me wanting to show the wasteland who is boss and find all the treasures my game has to offer.

ok, so I am using 1 cheat, and that is my abode home...but hey, that is the reason why I made it

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:33 pm

For pure fun factor, this mod is the best http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1969!

http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4483 starts you with a laser pistol in the simulation. Later you can select and energy weapon load out package.

Most realism mods (especially anything with calibr) cause me to barf up my heart, this gemstone of a mod is pure gold http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=6938 .

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:37 pm

For pure fun factor, this mod is the best http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1969!

http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4483 starts you with a laser pistol in the simulation. Later you can select and energy weapon load out package.

Most realism mods (especially anything with calibr) cause me to barf up my heart, this gemstone of a mod is pure gold http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=6938 .

That RH-Iron Sights mod looks really interesting, but do you know if it works with: FWE, WMK and EVE?

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:01 pm

Well, RH Ironsights technically doesn't work with WMK; but I used them for a bit, and didn't have problems. That said, I'll test it out for a bit longer, and report back. That is, if someone else doesn't tell you before me. I don't think it works with custom textures, though.

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:12 pm

Well, RH Ironsights technically doesn't work with WMK; but I used them for a bit, and didn't have problems. That said, I'll test it out for a bit longer, and report back. That is, if someone else doesn't tell you before me. I don't think it works with custom textures, though.

Aww thank you EruditeDragon, but you really don't have to do that. I will just add it to the shelf for another rainy day.

While I have you here though, I left a message on the Mantis Imperative quest mod page. Did you use the "The Mantis Imperative - Radiation.esp" and have any issues with it? I didn't even see it listed in the readme file. For more information, you can read the message over there

Whoops, nvm, he just replied on there... he is fast!

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:16 pm

Yes he is indeed! I'm guessing you're starting with that one first?

One thing about Puce's mods; they are not combat-intensive. There are still combats, but they aren't the focus of the mod. That being said, Mantis Imperative is a bit more combative than his other mods, though the focus is still on atmosphere. Some of the places and questlines he's made are rather eerie. They pull no punches, and actively make you think. It's a refreshing change from vanilla FO3.

Also, I seem to have passed judgement unfairly on RH Ironsights (bad dragon, bad!); I think it may still work with retextures. Strangely, though, I only get my new gun textures (btw, look on the Nexus for an author named RogueTrooperPL. He does some really nice work with weapons.) with the WMK modded versions of the guns when Ironsights is installed. I think I'll just wait for someone to make a patch.

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:36 pm

Yes he is indeed! I'm guessing you're starting with that one first?

One thing about Puce's mods; they are not combat-intensive. There are still combats, but they aren't the focus of the mod. That being said, Mantis Imperative is a bit more combative than his other mods, though the focus is still on atmosphere. Some of the places and questlines he's made are rather eerie. They pull no punches, and actively make you think. It's a refreshing change from vanilla FO3.

Also, I seem to have passed judgement unfairly on RH Ironsights (bad dragon, bad!); I think it may still work with retextures. Strangely, though, I only get my new gun textures (btw, look on the Nexus for an author named RogueTrooperPL. He does some really nice work with weapons.) with the WMK modded versions of the guns when Ironsights is installed. I think I'll just wait for someone to make a patch.

I probably won't be starting with that one cause I am the type of person that ventures where ever my feet take me. I like to stumble on things and try to forget where the readme says to start the quests lol. I really like to immerse myself into my character and learn things as I go along... trial and error

RogueTrooperPL does have some really REALLY nice re-textures! I haven't downloaded any textures for weapons or armors cause I don't want to mess around with what FWE, WMK and EVE have to offer just yet. I also use the worn weapons esp provided with FWE, so finding the good guns will be hard, but I prefer it that way.

I know with the things I picked out, I am really going to have a blast! I have everything installed, ordered and defraged my computer, so I am all set to start my journey. Bet it takes 1 hour before I die :hubbahubba:

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:33 pm

The fun thing with Moose's mods is, as far as I know, the read-me doesn't tell ya where to go. You simply stumble over something (in some cases, literally) and figure out where to go from there. As I said befor, it's a nice break from the stock game's hand-holding (which is fine, but as an explorer myself, I don't like it when a game decides to tell me exactly where to go. Often, the journey is more fun than the destination, anyhow.). If you need any help, just ask.

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:32 pm

If you run around with the radio on, I'll recommend http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1418.

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:48 pm

@ EruditeDragon - That is what I enjoy, I do enjoy a good challenge

Sometimes you just need a break from all the fighting over and over again, and want to just do a bit of treasure hunting, or solving a situation without having to look over your shoulder every 2 sec. This sounds like it will be the best of both worlds! I know I will enjoy it

I added you in case I do have any questions, but it might not be for awhile until I stumble across it

Thank you so very much for being so informative and offering the help that you have so far! So very much appreciated!

@ weelillad - I have used GNR and it is a great mod for sure

I didn't use any radio mods this time around cause I need all the concentration I can get lol. It will be going back into my game play after I finally finish this game! Thank you!

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:30 pm

No problem. Hope you enjoy the mods. By the way, Mantis Imperative is going to be updated sometime this weekend, just so you know.

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:23 pm

No problem. Hope you enjoy the mods. By the way, Mantis Imperative is going to be updated sometime this weekend, just so you know.

It got updated and I grabbed it

I made some changes to the mods I decided to use. Just editing my abode home (so it isn't so much of a cheat anymore) and then I am ready to start my game!

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:36 pm

Same here. I was waiting for 1.01 for a while.

Problem is, Fallout's crashing now. HARD. In fact, I don't even get a title slide beforehand; just black screen -> crash notification. No idea why.

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:25 pm

Same here. I was waiting for 1.01 for a while.

Problem is, Fallout's crashing now. HARD. In fact, I don't even get a title slide beforehand; just black screen -> crash notification. No idea why.

Are you using all of the esps? I can quickly test it out to see if my game crashes for you. I have a save that I use to test mods with (right at the door to exit the vault and no mods added) and I will test with the same files you are using.

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:20 pm

I'm only using the Mantis and Jell-O .esp's. I use ART for game balance, so... Should I post my load order? Regardless, I don't know if it'll help; Fallout 3 in and of itself doesn't work.

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:39 pm

I'm only using the Mantis and Jell-O .esp's. I use ART for game balance, so... Should I post my load order? Regardless, I don't know if it'll help; Fallout 3 in and of itself doesn't work.

I just tested my game and I use the same 2 as you (I didn't need the others cause I use FWE). Everything worked fine, got the radio message, 2 notes got added, and I saw the location on the map. Here is my load order if you would like to compare notes

Spoiler

Fallout3.esm
Anchorage.esm
ThePitt.esm
BrokenSteel.esm
PointLookout.esm
Zeta.esm
CRAFT.esm
CALIBR.esm
Ammo Bench.esm
FortFreeway.esm
All Your Bananas.esm
CubeExperimental (EN).esm
DCInteriors_ComboEdition.esm
FNNCQ.esm
FNNCQ_DavidsLab.esm
StreetLights.esm
Enhanced Weather - Rain and Snow.esm
Xepha's Dynamic Weather.esm
FO3 Wanderers Edition - Main File.esm
Mart's Mutant Mod.esm
CRAFT - Activation Perk.esp
DarNifiedUIF3.esp
DLM_AgathasSongAutocompleteQuestsFix.esp
DLM_MozershipZetaAutocompleteQuestsFix.esp
Abode.esp
StreetLights - Wasteland.esp
megalight.esp
SelfSurgeryKit.esp
BusworldV1.05d.esp
DCInteriors_DLC_Collectables.esp
NotSoFast.esp
PLweightadjust.esp
HeirApparent.esp
IntoTheDeepWoods.esp
The Mantis Imperative - Mantis.esp
The Mantis Imperative - Jello.esp
MarkB50K_Dynamic_Missions.esp
MarkB50K_Wasteland_Patrols.esp
Rude Awakening.esp
Ammo Bench - CRAFT Plugin.esp
Ammo Bench - Car Mechanic.esp
Ammo Bench - Alien Power Cell.esp
Ammo Bench - Scattered Schematics.esp
Ammo bench - Decreased Output.esp
Tailor Maid.esp
Tailor Maid Black Retex.esp
Tailor Maid Anchorage.esp
Tailor Maid PITT.esp
Tailor Maid Brokensteel.esp
Tailor Maid ZETA.esp
FO3 Wanderers Edition - Main File.esp
FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Anchorage.esp
FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC The Pitt.esp
FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Broken Steel.esp
FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Point Lookout.esp
FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Mothership Zeta.esp
FO3 Wanderers Edition - Alternate Travel.esp
FO3 Wanderers Edition - Followers Enhanced (BrokenSteel).esp
DLM_FFOutcastsQuest(FWEEd).esp
FO3 Wanderers Edition - Optional Worn Weapons.esp
FO3 Wanderers Edition - Optional VATS Realtime.esp
WeaponModKits.esp
WeaponModKits - FWE Master Release.esp
WeaponModKits - FWE Optional Worn Weapons.esp
WeaponModKits - OperationAnchorage.esp
WeaponModKits - ThePitt.esp
WeaponModKits - BrokenSteel.esp
WeaponModKits - PointLookout.esp
WeaponModKits - Zeta.esp
EVE.esp
EVE Operation Anchorage.esp
EVE - FWE Master Release.esp
EVE Anchorage - FWE DLC Anchorage.esp
EVE - FWE with WeaponModKits.esp
EVE - FWE Master Release (Follower Enhanced).esp
ImmersiveHealth.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Anchorage.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC The Pitt.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Broken Steel.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Point Lookout.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Zeta.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - FWE Master Release.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - FWE with EVE.esp
Rude Awakening - MMM.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Main.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Anchorage.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - The Pitt.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Broken Steel.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Point Lookout.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Rain (OA).esp
Mez's Merged Patch 5-0 - DLC-FWE-WMK-MMM.esp

Total active plugins: 92
Total plugins: 92

» Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:33 am

Ya know Sparks, this is really sweet of you. The problem is, I can't really test this. This isn't so much a problem with saves, so much as it's a problem with the game itself.

Simply put, I can't open Fallout 3 to do much of anything. I just click on the 'Launch FOSE' button in FOMM, and watch as I get an almost immediate CTD. I also tried removing the new esp's, and nothing changed. The only new thing I added before I started crashing was a vertibird retexture mod; it's just a pluginless replacer, so I can't see why I'd have problems.

Chances are, I'll sleep on this soon, and check how it works tomorrow. If there's no improvement, I'll be posting a new topic for help.

» Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:35 am

Ya know Sparks, this is really sweet of you. The problem is, I can't really test this. This isn't so much a problem with saves, so much as it's a problem with the game itself.

Simply put, I can't open Fallout 3 to do much of anything. I just click on the 'Launch FOSE' button in FOMM, and watch as I get an almost immediate CTD. I also tried removing the new esp's, and nothing changed. The only new thing I added before I started crashing was a vertibird retexture mod; it's just a pluginless replacer, so I can't see why I'd have problems.

Chances are, I'll sleep on this soon, and check how it works tomorrow. If there's no improvement, I'll be posting a new topic for help.

Just in case, I would try to track down those re-textures and see if that helps. I have heard of this causing problems with G.E.C.K., so I wouldn't be surprised if it did the same thing to the game (then again, that was for an esp situation). Feel free to post your load order and/or link me to the mod re-texture and I can try to see if my game crashes as well or try to help you figure out this problem

.

[edit] Oh, I just thought of something. Does the re-texture require a DLC that maybe you don't have?

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:21 pm

Here's the link to the retex: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=9437
I'm using the Bare Metal variant. The interesting thing here is that I already had the retexture installed; I overwrote it with itself when I noticed the Broken Steel Enclave vertibirds weren't showing with the new textures. I'll try overwriting them yet again.

Also, here's my current load order (spoiler-wrapped; it's a big one):

Spoiler

Fallout3.esm
Anchorage.esm
ThePitt.esm
BrokenSteel.esm
PointLookout.esm
Zeta.esm
DCInteriors_ComboEdition.esm
SS Master File.esm
EVE.esm
EWE Energy Weapons Enhanced.esm
CALIBR.esm
xCALIBR.esm
Project Beauty HD version.esm
Mart's Mutant Mod.esm
StreetLights.esm
Enhanced Weather - Rain and Snow.esm
Xepha's Dynamic Weather.esm
StreetLights - Wasteland.esp
CASM.esp
FPS Grenade Hotkey.esp
FPS Grenade Hotkey - Zeta addon.esp
T3T_MiscItemIcons.esp
DarNifiedUIF3.esp
Melee Lock-On.esp
Princess Better Prompts v1pt1.esp
Auto Aim Fix v1.1.esp
megalight.esp
FireLightFix.esp
dD-Less Blood Time.esp
dD-Smaller Spatters.esp
dD-Smaller Wounds.esp
doctorli_glasses.esp
ImmersiveHealth-LITE.esp
Rivet City Realignment.esp
Existence2.0.esp
CONELRAD 640-1240.esp
RadioTenpenny.esp
BrokenSteelFix-GNRAnnouncements.esp
GalaxyNewsRadioFix[S].esp
DCInteriors_DLC_Collectables.esp
D.C. Confidential.esp
GeneratorSound.esp
Brahmin Dairy Products.esp
BlackWolf Backpack.esp
Princess Megaton Home Extension.esp
Princess Tenpenny Home Extension.esp
Underworld Underground.esp
Oasis Home.esp
Project Beauty- Broken Steel.esp
Project Beauty- Point Lookout.esp
Deputy Weld and Steel - Badges and Hats.esp
Zumbs'_Overhauled_Real_Time_Security.esp
FixHaleyRepair.esp
Rivet_City_Security_1.1.esp
Tenpenny_Tower_Security.esp
MarkB50K_Wasteland_Patrols.esp
BoSPatrols.esp
MarkB50K_Dynamic_Missions.esp
NotSoFast.esp
HeirApparent.esp
IntoTheDeepWoods.esp
PLweightadjust.esp
The Mantis Imperative - Mantis.esp
The Mantis Imperative - Jello.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Main.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Anchorage.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - The Pitt.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Broken Steel.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Point Lookout.esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Rain (OA).esp
Xepha's Dynamic Weather - Experimental Green Tint Remover.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - Tougher Traders.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - Hunting & Looting.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - Natural Selection.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Anchorage.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC The Pitt.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Broken Steel.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Point Lookout.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Zeta.esp
PB MMM HD.esp
Project Beauty- Point Lookout MMM.esp
GhoulEcologyFixed.esp
WeaponModKits.esp
WeaponModKits - OperationAnchorage.esp
WeaponModKits - ThePitt.esp
WeaponModKits - BrokenSteel.esp
WeaponModKits - Zeta.esp
Arwen_Reduced_QuestXPR.esp
Arwen_Realism_Core.esp
Arwen_Less-Is-More.esp
CharonImproved.esp
Arwen_VisionFX.esp
AntStingReplace.esp
BlackWolf Backpack - Vanilla Big Guns Fix.esp
BlackWolf Backpack - Anchorage Gauss Rifle Fix.esp
BlackWolf Backpack - Zeta Drone Cannon Fix.esp
PowerArmorGloves-Core,Anchorage,Pitt.esp
Arwen_MMM_Patch.esp
SS Weapon Effects.esp
SS Weapon Effects Add.esp
SS Weapon Effects DLC.esp
EWE Supermutant Energy Weapons.esp
EWE Load Order Fix.esp
EWE Stormfront Studios Load Order Fix.esp
EWE DLC Addon.esp
Arwen_XPR.esp
WMK Merged Patch.esp

Total active plugins: 108
Total plugins: 160

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:24 pm

Ok, I will download that and report back to you

With a quick glance at your load order, where does EVE.esm come from? The EVE that I have, didn't come with an esm.

~~[edit] Which color did you download?~~ just saw, sorry

[edit again to use this as suggested fixes for you] MMM files and then Dynamic weather files should be loaded close to last as possible. The MMM.esm should be the last esm listed.

» Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:38 am

Wow, that was fast! Gee, I sorta feel bad about this now, you've surely got better things to do then help out little ole me...

Anyhow, EVE.esm comes from EWE, which restats most of the energy weapons in the game. It uses a version of EVE as a master file.

The Bare Metal version is the one I grabbed. It's the scratched up, unpainted one.

Edit: I fiddled with what you suggested, and got nothing.

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:36 pm

Wow, that was fast! Gee, I sorta feel bad about this now, you've surely got better things to do then help out little ole me...

Anyhow, EVE.esm comes from EWE, which restats most of the energy weapons in the game. It uses a version of EVE as a master file.

The Bare Metal version is the one I grabbed. It's the scratched up, unpainted one.

Edit: I fiddled with what you suggested, and got nothing.

No problems, but I didn't get to see any vetbirds in my game either since I am a little ol level 2 character with this save lol. Don't feel bad, I enjoy helping out others when I can, makes me feel like I am returning help that I have received

I do have to call it a night though, but I will check with you again tomorrow to see how you have made out so far.

I guess you have to do the old disable till you find the problem mod if you really don't want to wait (or like me, can't sleep till you get the problem solved lol).

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:14 pm

Disable all mods. Launch via FOSE. If it still won't start, delete the FALLOUT.ini file in My Games/Fallout3. Restart the game. It will regenerate the file.

gothemasticator

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:43 pm

Good news! I have absolutely no idea how, but I managed to make it work again! Apparently, all it took was updating FOMM. I don't exactly get why that should change anything, but I'm not complaining. I'm back, baby!

...Ahem. Hopefully, this thread can now be brought back to it's original purpose of helping Miss Sparkle with all the mods she downloaded.

» Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:59 pm

Good news! I have absolutely no idea how, but I managed to make it work again! Apparently, all it took was updating FOMM. I don't exactly get why that should change anything, but I'm not complaining. I'm back, baby!

...Ahem. Hopefully, this thread can now be brought back to it's original purpose of helping Miss Sparkle with all the mods she downloaded.

*Celebrates and throws a modded game working again party* Great news indeed! Wow, something as simple as updating FOMM, who knew lol

I have all the mods I believe I need now, so I guess this topic has served its purpose and can rest in peace

Exciting game, here I come!

...but, feel free to use this topic to continue to suggest fun mods that really turned your game around, so that others with the same problem as me, can be be healed as well :rofl: