dark47

I'm building a Healer for the first time in ESO, and I'm having a heck of a time with Abner Tharn's series of quests. The dragon at the end is impossible for me. Heck, I died so many times with the Queen (Abner Tharn's step-sister) that I lost count. Can we do these quests with another person (or 2)? Or as a healer do you suggest I just skip this series? I'd hate to do that, but may not have a choice. Any thoughts or suggestions?

You don't HAVE to use Vortex to use mods from Nexus. I've used Nexus Mod Manager for years and have no problems. When something seems to go wrong with mods or the game in general, people on this site are always able and willing to help. Perhaps it's because I'm old and maybe a little set in my ways, but I don't really trust mods from other sites. I've tried some on occasion, but there always seems to be some sort of problem, and as you've noticed, support for said mods is lacking.

Yeah, but she isn't alive. I understand your reasoning, but Nora gets shot right off the bat. How do you bypass that? Ok, nevermind. I guess if you play Nora, Nate gets shot. But don't you think that would kind of mess with her mind a bit? I feel she'd turn a bit psycho also. Maybe more so. This would add to any post-pardum issues she already has, don't you think?

My guy usually is a sneaky sniper/thief drifter who uses "Campsite" on the road. For the settlements? He doesn't spend a lot of time in any of them - import a blueprint and touch it up a bit and then he's gone again. The closest I come to a "homebase" is "The Crypt", near Boston Commons where He stores things that he can't bring himself to get rid of (named weapons and arnour, notes, letters and other things he considers trophies or memorabilia. Bobbleheads and magazines also). I usually head to Goodneighbor right off the bat and do the quests there, especially the Silver Shroud series, because my guy likes the costume and wears it for the rest of the game. Then up to Bunker Hill to do the 2 quests up there, usually getting hooked into doing the Cabot series. After which, if I'm using Depravity, I start that series, otherwise I go bail Preston out. I love that Campsite mod and won't be without it.

I just ran across this mod - https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/42805 - duel wield a .45 and a tactical knife. Neither are very powerful, but it's fun to dual wield them. Some nice animations to go with them. The modder's name is tooun, I believe. Check it out for a bit of extra fun.

OK, so I guess I misused the word "tracking". Got you to look it up though, didn't I? Sorry to mislead you (but I knew what I meant he, he)

Yup, suicide. Lately, (Or I should say, since then he, he) I don't mod the shotgun with anything but the quick eject drum mag. I also try not to use it unless absolutely necessary. My sniper is only supposed to be equipped with the bare necessities. Sniper rifle, silenced pistol, and of course my K. Tooth. Yeah, that also leaves out all but the basic armor. In fact, after I do the Silver Shroud quest, my guy wears the Silver Shroud costume.

I used a cheapy Mossberg 500 pump 12 gauge for bird hunting and even deer hunting (with slug rounds). That's a decent 12 gauge, but it looks like it's the grand daddy of this AA-12. Not made for the woods of Wisconsin, obviously. Would have been nice in 'Nam years ago. He, he

I made the mistake of modding a combat shutgun with Explosive rounds. Did a lot of damage, but every second time I pulled the trigger, I killed myself. He, he YES!!!! That Simply Better Sneaking mod is what I was looking for. That and the Sneaky Kills mod are fun when used together, I'm finding out. Sneaky Kills pretty much just does the kill move animations. Having fun with the two of them.

Navmesh - tracking for NPC's. Easiest way to descrbe it.

The quest is triggered by Rex's radio message. Have you listened to Trinity Tower Redio?

Yeah, the whole stealth thing in Fallout 4 sucks, but I contnue to try and use it, because... well, that's what I am. A stealthy sniper-thief. Can't get past that. I hate power armor and refuse to use it. (Playing as a tank in Elder Scrolls Online - you need serious backup), Melee characters are sorta fun, but usless for a serious playthrough. No matter how I start the game, I always end up as a stealthy sniper-thief. Usually not as stealthy as I'd like. He, he That's why I started carrying a combat shotgun.

You should be able to go back to Preston and he'll tell you Sturgess has info on getting back into the Institute. (You DID get the holotape from him before you entered the Institute and do the net scan and then return it to him. Right? OIK, first I should ask, did you get into the Institute with the minutemen's help? or the railroad's?)

I enjoy using the sneak mods I have now, but I'm always looking for something better. Not something as overpowered as stealth armor or anything like that, but just something that cuts down on the NPC's detection radius a bit. They still spot me way too easily.

Sorry, I can't help you , then. You should really ask on the Vivid mod page.