Garfunklestein

Hey all, I'm about as new to modding as you can get. The only experience I have is just with using the console and installing mods, and I'd like see if I can get some help here digging deeper than that. I downloaded a mod that includes several cut weapons/armors, and want to see where they're located, or what their stats are before I do a playthrough with it. The only problem is that the author hasn't put any info as to either, and doesn't seem intent on doing so anytime soon. It rubs me the wrong way to not vet my mods before I DL them - I just want to know exactly what I'm putting into my game before I dedicate it into a full playthrough, as I'm decently picky over details. I downloaded both the GECK and FO3Edit to try and find what I need, but I'm at a loss here, as I'm just starting to understand these programs. I couldn't find any of the weapons on the GECK, and when I pulled up the ESM on FO3Edit, I could only find a few of the weapons added, and if there was info there as to what cell or NPC they were located in/on, I couldn't see it or find it. (Also, sorry if I formatted this post incorrectly, I'm also brand new to the forums.) I'd appreciate any help I can get here, thanks for your time.

In response to post #39519705. This is such a toxic and elitist attitude. Look, stealing mods is bad, and until Bethesda locks down on it, then yes, go into caution mode and hide mods, make files dependent on F4SE, but when it does come to an all clear, and you still have DRM on a mod, know that I'm not going to support or download such hateful garbage.

I agree with most of this. So many people are taking the PC Master Race joke too far and are becoming obnoxious asshats. But... you seem like you really hate Beth.net. Though, admittedly, I'm not a webpage designer, from a user standpoint: it works. It's not the prettiest, but to say it's a terrible site that disgusts me, I don't know about that. It's missing a few features, like a couple of sorting options, but especially for console, using it is just fine. I find what I need, by category and user ratings. I can even leave comments to communicate with mod authors. I can favorite, and do pretty everything I need for a mod database. It seems like Beth is stepping up their game by tying Beth.net accounts to Steam accounts. If you're caught stealing mods, your Beth.net account is banned, and that's linked to your Steam account, so you'd need to make a new Steam account and buy a new copy of Fallout 4 to continue uploading mods. That is, unless there are workarounds and holes in the fence I just don't know about. Plus, this is no replacement for proper moderation and hiring more fresh blood to run Beth.net. Really, I appreciated how they took the severity of the issue (albeit, not responding with equal force), supporting users who found stolen content with DMCA notices and takedowns. Though slow and inefficient, they're a b&@*$ to process all around, and it shows that Bethesda views mods as the sole intellectual property of their modders. I don't feel like Bethesda ever "left", this is the first time they've ever been this open as a studio before. If you feel it necessary to call me a pawn, white knight, fanyboy, or boot-licker, then fine. Since everyone's sharin' their views and feelings, I felt I should, too.

In response to post #39477705. #39477825, #39478135, #39479435, #39481700, #39482540, #39483080 are all replies on the same post. Islamophobia and homophobia are "made up"? Are you high right now? Keeping a bit more on track, yes, sadly, many people take the PC Master Race joke too far and have nothing better than to vent their anger out on people who use a different device to play video games. It's stupid, that's what it is.

I find it odd how NPC's would swim through irradiated water full of mirelurks and those dolphin-shark-things, to get to Spectacle Island. Could someone please consider modding in a boat landing with row-boats on the shore and at Spectacle Island? It would help connect the island to other settlements easier for those who want it. Thank you for the consideration, and a have a great day! c: