Most of the time I work on my own mod ideas . But I am more than willing to test some of the enormous mods the community has.

I just bought Broken Steel & Point Lookout and Anchorage & The Pitt. Two of which I already owned but needed the DLC it was paired with .

Anyway so I am happy I have all those on CD including Fallout 3. I am going to install all of them ontop Fallout 3 now.

I have not played through more than 25% of broken steel before now with the one i bought on GFWL. I kinda cheated through teh Pitt. But I have never played Anchorage or Point Lookout. All of this together seems like a good amount of playtime to enjoy further.

I have beaten Fallout 3 and obviously got the past the beginning stuff of Broken Steel. But what mods should I consider for a completely new play through?

In the past I thought FOOK was nice because combat seemed more intense and so much more interesting loot. MMM is always good too. I also liked the Enhanced Weather mods. Now that you have an idea of my actual gaming experience, I would like some suggestions. I don't care much for the advlt content mods though, I am 19 years old but don't believe sixual stuff is worth the fuss.


Edit: Weather mods are taking care of now. Went with Fellout and Enhanced Weather.

You're going to get a lot of differing opinions, and I want to voice mine...

Here are a few mods from my load list that I highly recommend:
Darnified UI (Darn isn't the best at what he does, he is the only one that does what he does...)
Existance2.0 (Adds a pretty well done quest line, and a new radio station to the Pip Boy that plays some very well done ambient ("horror") music)
Weapon Mod Kits (Allows you to add extended clips, scopes, silencers, and laser sights to the various weapons in the game. Support for all the DLC, and FOOK2 OR FWE, but not both at the moment)

If you are a role player, you might like GiftsForKids, too. Allows you to give the kids in the game toys and stuff. No point, just the role play aspect...

And two of my own mods:
GunnySack (a portable container that is not a cheat)
MaintenanceShed (a small player house that is made by a role player, for role playing)

And last but not least, MMM. 'nuff said.

(I'll get you links to any of these mods, just say what looks good to you.)

I am getting the major mods installed first. Here is my current load order before I get MMM next.
Ok for now this is final loader order, how is it?

CRASH! Darn :9(

Edit: Even FOMM's recommendation didn't work

Edit Again: OK it seems the FOIP FWE with WMK if unchecked removes the crash from the startmenu. i will be back if anymore crashes occur.

Edit Again Again: Ok i just crashed twice during escaping the vault. both times were when i was firing my pistol

Fallout3.esm
Masterlist Information: $Revision$, $Date$, $LastChangedBy$

BrokenSteel.esm

Anchorage.esm
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

ThePitt.esm
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

PointLookout.esm

Enhanced Weather - Rain and Snow.esm

CRAFT.esm
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

CALIBR.esm
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

FO3 Wanderers Edition - Main File.esm
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Mart's Mutant Mod.esm
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Mart's Mutant Mod.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Broken Steel.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Anchorage.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC The Pitt.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Point Lookout.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - Natural Selection.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - Increased Spawns.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Mart's Mutant Mod - Zones Respawn.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - Hunting & Looting.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Mart's Mutant Mod - Tougher Traders.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

CRAFT - Activation Perk.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

FO3 Wanderers Edition - Main File.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Broken Steel.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Anchorage.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC The Pitt.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Point Lookout.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

FO3 Wanderers Edition - Followers Enhanced.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

FO3 Wanderers Edition - Followers Enhanced (BrokenSteel).esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template
! This plugin conflicts with 'fo3 wanderers edition - followers enhanced.esp'

EVE.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

EVE - FWE with WeaponModKits.esp
! This plugin depends on master 'weaponmodkits.esp', which is not loading
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

EVE - FWE Master Release.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

EVE - FWE Master Release (Follower Enhanced).esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Mart's Mutant Mod - FWE Master Release.esp

Fellout-Full.esp

Fellout-BrokenSteel.esp

Fellout-PointLookout.esp

Fellout-pipboylight.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Enhanced Weather - Rain and Snow in Fallout.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Enhanced Weather - Radioactive Rain and Snow Plugin.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Enhanced Weather - Sneak Bonus during Storms.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Enhanced Weather - Weather Sounds in Interiors.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

DarNifiedUIF3.esp
* The current load order of this mod does not match the current template

Try this

Fallout3.esm
Anchorage.esm
ThePitt.esm
BrokenSteel.esm
PointLookout.esm
CRAFT.esm
CALIBR.esm
FO3 Wanderers Edition - Main File.esm
Mart's Mutant Mod.esm
Enhanced Weather - Rain and Snow.esm
DarNifiedUIF3.esp
CRAFT - Activation Perk.esp
Fellout-pipboylight.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 - Followers Enhanced (BrokenSteel).esp
EVE.esp
EVE Operation Anchorage.esp <----YOU NEED THIS FILE!
EVE - FWE Master Release.esp
EVE - FWE Master Release (Follower Enhanced).esp
EVE Anchorage - FWE DLC Anchorage.esp <----YOU NEED THIS FILE!
EVE - FWE with WeaponModKits.esp <-----YOU NEED WEAPON MOD KIT BEFORE USING THIS FILE
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 - FWE Master Release.esp
Fellout-Full.esp
Fellout-BrokenSteel.esp
Fellout-PointLookout.esp
Enhanced Weather - Rain and Snow in Fallout.esp
Enhanced Weather - Radioactive Rain and Snow Plugin.esp
Enhanced Weather - Sneak Bonus during Storms.esp
Enhanced Weather - Weather Sounds in Interiors.esp
MASTER PATCH <------ Use FO3Edit to make one.

REMOVE ALL OF THESE (FWE takes care of this in the config. menue)
FO3 Wanderers Edition - Followers Enhanced.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - Natural Selection.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - Increased Spawns.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - Hunting & Looting.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - Zones Respawn.esp
Mart's Mutant Mod - Tougher Traders.esp

Or, have a look at this - http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1094641-relz-fwe-fo3-wanderers-edition-39/. Or close to the bottom.

*copy/paste* of post...



Kai had another one posted a while ago that I think was a bit different, not FWE-specific. He used to have it in his signature. I don't know where it is now.

Although, I load weather mod esps before the other overhauls. Nothing goes after MMM apart from the odd override esp and bashed patch.
But, if you're not sure it's probably better to follow someone else's suggestion, such as that one in the FWE thread.

Ok I think i have the load order right now. But what is a master patch? I have 1.7 fallout ... i don't wanna do 1.5 trickery. or am i seriously confused?

The guide from Max is sort of too much to follow .. After searching google the stuff about Master Patch seems dated.

Do i really really need a master patch ?

You need a merged patch. It's for merging content and lists across multiple mods, it's really a necessity.
http://sites.google.com/site/fo3wanderersedition/faq explains how to create one (#9).

There are also instructions in there on how to MasterUpdate your loadorder, which is very helpful to prevent crashes. All this stuff is still current, even with patch 1.7

This is what i run FOOK (The original)and MMM with the FOIP Plugin for those.and i have had a crash free game for over 125 hours of game time.



My load order.



[X] Fallout3.esm
[X] PointLookout.esm
[X] Anchorage.esm
[X] ThePitt.esm
[X] BrokenSteel.esm
[X] LingsFinerThings.esm
[X] Hairday.esm
[X] CALIBR.esm
[X] FOOK - Balance Changes.esp
[X] FOOK.esm
[X] FOOK.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod.esm
[X] Salvagable cars.esp
[X] CRBSOR.esp
[X] LingsFinerThings.esp
[X] Fellout-Full.esp
[X] Fellout-Anchorage.esp
[X] Fellout-BrokenSteel.esp
[X] Fellout-PointLookout.esp
[X] Fellout-pipboylight.esp
[X] DCInteriors_ComboEdition.esp
[X] MiniHideout.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 - Hunting & Looting.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - Increased Spawns.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - Natural Selection.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - Tougher Traders.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - Zones Respawn.esp
[X] Lookout Outfits.esp
[X] NPC Ammo Use.esp
[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - FOOK.esp
[X] bittercup_comp.esp

I don't run FOSE as it hates me.