DrakenGuard

Yes, that is more than perfect. I do like the aspect of Fallout with the more detailed facial features compared to Oblivion. Just post the image here and Ill start straight away.

Its illegal thats why. The Nexus does not support Mods for 360 because its illegal. We dont make the rules, Xbox does.

Ok. Good to know.

In essence it is a Community Project, but I have throughly asked permission to use these resources and also some of these resources are free to use regardless. Some even say free to use regardless if credit is given But I feel that Its always nessessary to link to the original Author and Mod. Im just hoping I can make something of this as many other people have suceeded already such as the Mothership Zeta Crew Mod (I have not played it extensively manly due to teh fact Fallout 3 keeps dying on my with CTDs way too oftern even with patchs, fixes and tweaks. NV is proving much more stable, probably I do not have mods that alter the game basics yet.

"RETURN OF THE MIDWESTERN BROTHERHOOD OF STEEL" ==== Hello, I'm Draken and since I uploaded my Midwestern Brotherhood of Steel mod for Fallout New Vegas, I have had a lot of interest and offers of help, voice Acting and the like in whitch this has encouraged me to make a go at this idea with as much gusto and desire I have at this. So far there is not current Story Structure as of yet nor any Quests or dialogue released. ( LORD DARIUS13 has infact created a sort of intro quest telling where to find the Bunker itself. LORD DARIUS13 said in a PM to me: I have had quite a few offers of Voice acting for my little Midwestern Brotherhood of Steel Faction idea, vut new ideas and scenarios keep developing that we may need a bit more. ***Update*** As of this time 20:07 or 2.07am UK time, DARIUS and I have been brain storming and creating little additions such as interior design, quest creating and also character design and tweaking. Still no proper developments to say right now as its a "mish & mash" of things. Stay tuned. Not used to modding on this level. **** We have already got quite a few Offers of Voice Actors listed Below aswell. Anyways thats what is needed if your interested. ~Draken - I will update this page and fix out any sentences that people done understand. *Information is the same on the Mod Page: http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40131 ========The Midwestern Brotherhood of Steel========= Hi, This is my first but is no way simple mod, that I am trying to add to the Mojave Desert. These BoS are different compared to the Vanilla BoS are are infact actively seeking recruits and also Expansion. I admit Im unsure in whitch direction to go with this Mod so I do need some help and ideas. CaesarInvicicus has already given me a lot of Faction interaction Scenarios. The ideas and cencepts will be added into the File if your interested in that. Thank you CaesarInvicticus. "Ave, True to Caesar." Anyway back ad hand. Currently this is Version one that is going to serve as the Main Core file currently witch I will have Esp updates when ever possible BUT I would like to assemble a team of modders. Yes, yes I seen it before that people wish to create projects but they are left unfinished or it is taken down for what reason. I do aim to not create that. === What this Mod does in V1 ==== Currently it adds a Guarded Bunker north of New Vegas, check the screenshots for exact location. These BoS are not hostile, even if you side with the NCR and wear thier Armor. I have tested this myself and these BoS are nutral to you, even if your a Member of the NCR or BoS as they will NOT side with you if you are under attack. I plan to create some sort of interaction with the Vanilla and Midwest BoS some how but, like I said I need help. This adds a large arrange of Custom Weapons with own models, textures and Fire sounds, most of the weapons are from DaiShiHUN who has freely given me permission to use all his resources. I not made complete usage of the Weapons as some have scripting with them in witch I was not able to merge the esps, due to something conflicting with the NV Plugin esp Merger and I cant recreate the weapons and thier scripting in GECK as I simply dont know how. This also adds the brilliant Midwestern Power Armor veriations created by Hereticus+DaiShi+AnOneTwo http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39955 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/images/39955-1-1296292689.jpg The Standard Version Midwestern Power Armor and the Advanced Version. I think the Advanced Version looks like DaiShi's Tesla Armor vamped up. That is also in the Mod. Arkaan, creator of another brilliant Midwestern Power Armor veriation has also allowed me to use his file. I am happy of this outcome and making use of it along side DaiShi and gangs. http://th07.deviantart.net/fs70/150/i/2011/021/1/8/fallout_midwestern_power_armor_by_arkaan-d37p8gv.jpg Oh Yes, The Midwestern Brotherhood have HUMMERS too, check the screenshots. Lastly but not leastly, I am using LORD DARIUS13's Brotherhood Metal armor resoure here: http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40068 - saves me some time creating my own. ***SideNote: The Mod known as *Mojave Enclave Patrols* located here http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39835 Places a base of sorts pretty close of the Midwest Bunker to the West. Its not conflicting BUT may prove entertaining to see the Midwest BoS go up against the Enclave but there is a lot of Enclave troops there. ==List of Armorin V1== Brotherhood Metal Armor http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40068 MidWest Power Armor Professional Edition http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39955 Arkaan's Midwestern Power Armor http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39762 Classic Tesla Metal Armor http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36615 THESE ARE NON-REPLACERS. ===List of Weapons in V1=== Classic Flamer Pistol (Lobber Version) http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35752 Classic Glock 86 Plasma Pistol (normal and Ex. Clip) http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35547 Classic HK L30 Gatling Laser ( Backpacked Version )I like the Backpacks on miniguns and the lick as its adds to the "Walking tank" If you dont like it, oh well. http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35959 Classic Plasma Grenade http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35548 Classic Yuma Flats YK42B Pulse Rifle (Fallout 1 & 2 Version) http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35554 (My personal favorites) P-94 Plasma Rilfes (Both Standard and Turbo Editions) http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2527 ALl DaiShiHUN's work. Other Weapons used are: Clint1337Wood's M60 -The Pig- http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=7453 Zealotlees MP5 Pack ( Only 2 weapons hk MP5k and MP5a4) http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5431 Echo Energy SMG http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1490 svartberg's Brilliant Plasma Pistol and Rifle http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8983 Blades of the Brotherhood - Captain-Ultima http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12789 THESE ARE NON-REPLACERS - I have tried to get all the weapons to be like thier original Fallout 1, 2 and tactics specs as close as possible too. ====Clutter and items used in V1==== Redline_C64's Hummer Resource http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12150 - I will make a retexture of this so its more Lore friendly and it is owned by the Midwestern Brotherhood. Something like this: http://www.cdaccess.com/gifs/images/fallouttveh.jpg Does not replace anything ingame. I dont like replacers Unless they are an improvement on the original item, armor or body. ===================== Thats it currently for V1. ===================== Credits: Authors of Mod resources used. Hereticus DaiShi AnOneTwo Captain-Ultima svartberg Zealotlee IronicEcho Clint1337Wood Redline_C64 And the Testers and users who helped me and inspired me with ideas. BlueDanube RegeantEagle Ark.. something.. Sorry I forget your username. CaesarInvicticus for the brilliant Faction interactions concepts. And Me, DrakenGuard who assembled this AND creating the Recruitment posters dotted around the Mojave desert. Hope you like this. === Note: I did not rebuild this from scratch but merged existing esp's of mods like the Midwestern Power Armors by Daishi and gang witch adds thier Power Armor version in the same places as the original file does. I will fix this. Also the same items of the mods used are also placed in the same areas so expect duplicate items if you have this file and the original version. Ill fix this aswell. Now thats a lot of typing. ============================ For use with the general Story development itself of the Mod. By a Polite user who gave me surrgestions: "The Midwest Brotherhood came to New Vegas for: 1.Test Advanced Technology, Weaponry, Security Engineering. 2.Provide Support to Local Settlements. 3.Claim HELIOS One. 4.Recruit local Population to reinforce their Chapter's Garrison. 5.Researching and improving weapons and defensive systems. 6.Expansion in the Mojave Wasteland. Suggestive Improvements: •Player Rank. •Gain Control of the Chapter as their New Midwest Elder. •Command your Chapter to Expand/Research/Capture/Raid. •Recruit Locals and command them like companions. •Develop unique Defence systems for your Chapter's Bunkers and HQ. ◦Help Scribes and Engineers, Research/Test/Develop Enclave-like Tech and Weaponry, Construct Companion Robots, with parts and devices on your Bunkers and HQ Workshops. ◦Send your Chapter to Raid Enemy Factions (Relationship Control) ◦Send your Chapter to Protect Ally Factions and Settlements and Gain Caps for your services (Relationship Control) ◦Enemy Faction Raids. •Relationship Control For choosing how your Chapter will react/behave to local Factions. Note: This Option is for chaging Chapter behavior with Legion, NCR and other Factions, how they will react on contact, you as the Chapter's Elder, can change how your Brothers can behave, if NCR is your Enemy Change: NCR: Ally {} Neutral {} Enemy {x} ============ CaesarInvitcus Surrgestions as well: "CaesarInvictus( http://www.thenexusforums.com/index.php?/user/1636401-caesarinvictus/) Has helped with a structure to a possible storyline of teh BoS with mulitble choice endings on who you are yourself. Have a gangder: "I havent played many other fallout games, but as I understand it: MidWest BOS are more open minded about aiding factions. I imagine if they had good reason (IE: they had some kind of strong motivation) to help one faction or the other they would. They arent like the normal BoS in that they worship techonology to the point of fanaticism- these guys are more likely to survive where the old BoS order is dying off. The Mid-west BoS come from a relatively strong power base in (you guessed it,) elements of the mid-western states located "sort of" near the california coast. Check the vault wiki on them for more details. They seem to be much more militant in their activities compared to old school BoS troops that only patrol the wastes in search of tech. Because the mid-west BoS dont place as high an emphasis on the gathering and conservation of technology, they would have less power armor suits. Recruits and auxilliaries likely outnumber the knights and paladins of these BoS by now, and an expeditionary force in the mojave likely would be comprised of perhaps two platoons of actual BoS Knights/paladins, and about 3-4 platoons of these "recruits"- who would probably be wearing anything from metal, to combat armor. NCR reasons for supporting the mid-west BoS: -"enemy of my enemy is my friend" mindset- the mid west could be persuaded to wage war on the legion, thus improving NCR odds, and their quarreling with BoS forces could be useful as it would allow BoS bases previously hidden to be located and destroyed with mid-west intel. Alternatively mid-west BoS forces might end up destroying their counterparts themselves with NCR help -The mid west DO have power armor, and appear to have a means of creating new suits (which is slow and meticulous, im sure), and the NCR does need technology in its fight. LEGION reasons for supporting the mid-west -Caesar might take a personal interest in them -Depending on where you locate them, Caesar may be interested in using them to flank major NCR frontlines, and use them to strike in the NCR's flank or rear and wreak havoc. -Caesar might be persuaded to give up on his hatred of technology (would require a high speech check) in which case he allies himself with the midwest to better gain technology and knowledge. -Most of Caesars forces are generally incompetent, the mid west could help fill a niche in the Legion battleline as elite assault infantry- a role that caesars own forces more often than not fail at due to lack of professional training, protective gear, and weaponry. MR.HOUSE reasons for supporting mid west BoS: -Competent soldiers, an excellent way to keep the clans of vegas in line- securitrons would not be able to hold back all four at once. -Access to a large swath of territory to lord over and subtly influence -potentially useful technology ? artifacts ? -tips the balance of power further in houses' favor. YES MAN reasons: -You happen to like the BoS and would like to see them have a presence in NV -You make a deal to help keep the clans in line in exchange for allowing the midwest BoS access to new vegas (perhaps replacing the old ncr embassy, or something) -Having a large dominion support your rise to power always helps legitimize it -Mid-West BoS forces become your own personal army through careful political maneuvreing that sees you become chapter master of the Mojave Mid-west BoS chapter (see below) IDEA: becoming chapter master of the Mojave Mid-west BOS: Done by completing a long quest chain, at the conclusion of which you can decide to leave the current chapter master in his place and make him your puppet, submit your fealty to the current chapter master and recieve some kind of benefit and become his right hand man, or kill him and declare yourself chapter master. when you do this, you get to align the faction yourself, letting you choose to help out NCR, legion, or whatever. Thats all i got, im too tired for more ideas !" ======Legal and usage======= Absolutely NO redistribution of this file anywhere else. If you wish to use aspects of this mod, please refer to the original files of the mods such as DaiShiHUN's weapons as they are free to use whist credit should be given. Contact me if you do wish to host this eslewhere and Ill ask the authors if this is ok. I will how ever give my Poster textures as a Modder's resouce if thats anything ====installation==== To Install, place the contents into the C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\fallout new vegas\Data and click the esp with the NVMM or equilelent. ~Draken And sorry for the long description and details. Just I wanted be be crystal clear regarding this and what it does. =====Team members ==== DrakenGuard LORD DARIUS13 - Author of the Brotherhood Metal Armor. Voice Actors who offered to share thier Voice: MasterBeta CobaltAvenger GirlGamer55 DE31 harveeymon TurboPlasmaPistol And DrakenGuard (if my Voice is good enough anyway.) **Note: First I will need to organise some sort of webpage or something in order to better Organise and Plan this, I will send Messages to all the Team members soon enough.)

Ok then. Just checking,

http://www.newvegasnexus.com/imageshare/images/2422657-1297110988.jpg Is this part of the Advert problem, Plauging the Nexus?

What "mods are thse? I want to see people move about during dialogues.

I just like to point out that I have a mod in the works that is adding somthing like this idea already here: Drakenguard http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36848 http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/images/36848-1-1296407420.jpg Location http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/images/36848-2-1296407421.jpg I just thought I point this out incase of any possible conflicts in future between our ideas. I can also help if needed aswell? The Castle is actually destined to be a full blown Mini-County in the making. ~Draken

Thank you, and Capes or Cloaks. I need a file that adds capes or cloaks or sometthing similar to NV. I need something in the line of a BoS tactics feel to add to the grandure of the tactics Power Armor. ~Draken (:

Well Im all for it and with my recent CS skill improvements and new found retexturing Skills and basic knowledge of nofskope + quite a bot of free time, I am more than willing to set some of these ideas in motion if people would like things done?

That *was* a Mod released by Gaijune on Fallout 3 but I cant seem to find it anywhere now. I been meaning to find it myself Gaijune the Author: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/modules/members/index.php?id=504273

Merge Esps for New Vegas, where can I find a Tool that does that? I use TESGecko for Oblivion but it does not do that. I just want to save time on creating New Esps for a mod idea of mind. Instead of recreating the weapons, armor and such all over again in a New Esp. ~Draken

Its a straaaaaange outcome happening here...

Hello, I am no stranger to the CS nor stranger to mods in general but I think the following ideas I have had floating around in my head are a bit advanced for myself to undertake alone. Anyways: Idea 1: Legion Vampire Detatchment. Lets say that a few Legion Soldiers are stricken with Vampirism but still loyal to the Empire, they have proven themselfs invalible to the service to the Late Emperor Uriel Septim. They are regulated ofcourse with Experienced officers who know how to deal with Vampires. These misfits could be used to infiltrate Vampire Havens and caverns and gain insight and info about any nearby Vampire nests and even info on any planned attacks and whatnot. I know there is mods out there that do an excellent job of you joining the Legion, I know I have 3 mods currently installed working perfectly well with each other that say Im part of the Imperial Legion 3 times, that, if your a Vampirebut still wish to serve the Legion, make you past a test or so like you have to free a few Legion soldiers being captive for future feeding on or kill a head Vampire that has been pluaging a nearby town? An interesting concept that is not only lore friendly but immersive for you Vampire lovers who also love the Legion too. Idea 2: Dedra Prince Wars. Im suprised that this has not been done yet, create a mod that Dagon invades the Shivering Isles and battles Sheogorath for dominion. As Sheogorath has sucessfully opened up a portal to Tamriel, Dagon hears of this and decides to wage a campaign for control of the Shivering Isles and thus the portal to Tamriel. With Dremora against the Mazken & Aureals, Daedra battles are intense, bloody and explosive than any known Mortal battles. I admit, I yet to play Shivering Isles as Im immersed in other mods but ill get down to it soon enough so I dont really know it this would contridict the Quests and such. I know the Hungers of the Shivering isles are not Native to Sheogorath's Realm so there is already a "Invasion of sorts" by another daedric prince known as Boethiah. Idea 3: Tavern Floozey pickups. I had a dream strangely enough that I picked up a Argonian Woman oddly enough and had a scaley time. The concept is that a few dialogue lines, a few Quest markers etc and another immersive thing is happening. Idea 4: Idle markers. As seen in the Fallout 3/New Vegas GECK, I see Idle Markers whitch are used for randon Idle behavior such as scratching your butt, smoking and sweeping the floor. Is such a mod/ CS improvement possible? I am sick and tired that Idle anims are only available with AI Packages. Idea 5: Increase Legion Presence. What I mainly mean by this is that more Legion Patrols instead of a poxy 1 man on horse patrol walking in the middle of nowhere. Lets say that the one Man Horse Patrol is accompanied by atleast 1 battle mage, 1 Forrester/Archer and 2 Melee Grunt type Soldiers? And In Rare cases, you encounter a marching Army of say up to 8 or Ten NPCs marching from Town to Town to show thier Presence and letting people know they are not to be trified with. I know that Oblivion is not designed for Multi-NPCs onscreen but I have this Mod installed to counter that: Mass AI http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8158 - incase you have NPCs standing still in combat. ============= I do hope you like these ideas and atleast take One into concideration of creating. I am more than happy to help if wanted. Thank you. ~Draken

Baah? Where does this Sheep sign up? I have my own Sheeeee-ip aswell.

Guard overhaul eh? I dont think I have that but will check my list. The only mod I have that edits the guards I know of is Hemingway's Capes that just add excellent Capes to all the Guards in Cyrodiil depending on thier regional status. I not fully tested the Mass AI mod as of yet but it still shopws some standing still but When I change interiors, they all fight and run about again. Ill see about reading up on Wrye Bash and see if I can get the stubborn bugger to work.

I have quite a few language errors of sorts in a number of mods but I trace them down and make my own corrections in the CS, its not that difficult to do, just takes some time to trace down and bingo.

I have been told it could be nothing to do with my mods, lists or what not, as Phitt as told me in a PM i sent to him enquireing about this bug: What Phitt Said-: "Hi! If you can have 50 NPCs on screen at once with a decent framerate then I can only congratulate you. NPCs in Oblivion are the biggest performance killers and even with my pretty good system I get a bad framerate if more than 15-20 are around. Your problem is the way Oblivion handles AI and has nothing to do with mods. There is a limit on how many NPCs Oblivion can handle at once. If the limit is exceeded the remaining NPCs will just stand there doing nothing (and eventually start to move again if they get hit). Guess Bethesda knew that their NPC AI performance was less than optimal and put a safeguard in place. There is Mass AI which is supposed to fix this problem (at the cost of performance, but if you have enough left...). I personally don't use it as I don't have more than 20 NPCs at once in my game, but I hope it works for you. Regards Phitt" The link to Mass AI is here: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8158 I think I will try this little thing out and see if it answers my Prayers. Wish me luck! ~Draken

Would a copy of mmy OBMM load list help by anychance?

I have currently 7 main companions with me, Vilja, Mondstein, Neeska and Vicona from Underdark plus the three vanilla Dark Brotherhood Murders. Ill see about loading them firstly but this happens regardless of companions or not. I have tried installing Wrye Bash but the damn thing will not start regardless of the python installation and such. Its way to technical for my tast but still I will keep trying. And yes, I have OBSE installed as its a definate must. I even have the Tes4Edit and BOSS thing to see if I can create some sort of fix in my limited knowlegde but still far from the truth I am seeking.

Hello can I ask a Q. about fighting/Combat AI in Oblivion? Currently I have a ton of Mods installed , mainly mods that add castles, NPCs and added creatures to leveled lists aswell as quite a few custom Quests, weapon and armor packs and Races. Some mods are infacted merged to counter-act the 255 mod limit but these are only small mods that add new abodes, houses, weapons etc and no new worlds etc as I keep them apart. Anyway, Would a large about of Mods that add new AI packages such as Elswyer, Valenwood, underdark, and mods that add NPCs such as Crouded Cities affect Combat AI? I do understand the Oblivion Engine was not designed for large scale combat but my Cou is more than capable of running at ultra specs aswell as up to 50 NPCs on screen. ==My Current Problem== In game right now, when I ever come across an enermy regardless of what it is, my companions and the Enermies stand there and stare at each other but those who have ranged spells and bows still attack with ranged weapons. When a NPC is close to another within melee distance, they do attack them and only move when doing a charge attack. In Fallout 3 and New Vegas I have no problem with NPC AI battles tho tht was more designed for large scale fights. Is there a mod that forces NPCs to fight or move about reguardless of the game engine as I understand that there is quite a few mods that add new AI packages via a Script extender or something that does not touch the base Game itself? I hope anyhbody is able to help me and I am sorry if you would not have a clue. Thank you. ~Draken

Well i understand that there is a mod already like this here: http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38265 - luther the Deathclaw Companion. Interesting story too and lore friendly.

I have this too, is this a new feature that has been added to the Nexus? Most annoying, never had it before.

I would like to ask if the Dwemer make an appearence. (Dwarfs?) I do like Dwarfs in any fantasy game.