DLC's not working on GOTY Edition

[TwistedSisler]

I want to first apologize if the answer to this is in a very obvious place, but I have searched a bit and haven't really found one for my specific problem. I recently bought the GOTY Edition of Fallout 3 and installed both disks to my C:\Bethesda Softworks\Fallout 3 directory. When I play the game, none of the DLC's seem to be working at all. I don't even get any of the radio signals or the Broken Steel Level Cap message.

 

I looked at my Data folder and all the BSA's and ESM's are in there and activated through FOMM. I even tried to go into the GFWL folder just to see if they were there too, but the xlive folder doesn't exist on my computer (I had show hidden files selected). I also tried to disable GFWL, but it didn't solve the issue. Are there more than just the BSA's and ESM's that should be in my Data folder?

 

I am running Windows Vista 64bit if that makes any difference.

 

Any help or guidance on this issue would be very much appreciated. :)

[phoneyLogic]

A well known problem.

Are there more than just the BSA's and ESM's that should be in my Data folder?

Nope, but a Textfile called "DLCList.txt". There is only one bsa file and one master file for each DLC.

I am running Windows Vista 64bit if that makes any difference.

Yes, a big difference: do not install FO3 into the default location in the "Program Files" Folder or disable UAC.

 

Good luck

[TwistedSisler]

A well known problem.

Are there more than just the BSA's and ESM's that should be in my Data folder?

Nope, but a Textfile called "DLCList.txt". There is only one bsa file and one master file for each DLC.

I am running Windows Vista 64bit if that makes any difference.

Yes, a big difference: do not install FO3 into the default location in the "Program Files" Folder or disable UAC.

 

Good luck

 

I have it installed directly to my C:\ not program files (that was my bad, I probably should have made that more clear). Also I never use UAC, that feature is total garbage, lol.

 

I'm really at a loss... I've done just about everything I can think of and the DLC's just don't seem to be working. I've never had this problem with any other copy of Fallout. I really feel like I'm overlooking something really stupid because there's no way that these just aren't working for no reason. I'll try a few more things, but if anyone else has any ideas, I would be very very grateful for the help.

[nosisab]

A well known problem.

Are there more than just the BSA's and ESM's that should be in my Data folder?

Nope, but a Textfile called "DLCList.txt". There is only one bsa file and one master file for each DLC.

I am running Windows Vista 64bit if that makes any difference.

Yes, a big difference: do not install FO3 into the default location in the "Program Files" Folder or disable UAC.

 

Good luck

 

I have it installed directly to my C:\ not program files. Also I never use UAC, that feature is total garbage, lol.

Just a question, have you ever left the vault 101? those messages show up only after that.

[TwistedSisler]

A well known problem.

Are there more than just the BSA's and ESM's that should be in my Data folder?

Nope, but a Textfile called "DLCList.txt". There is only one bsa file and one master file for each DLC.

I am running Windows Vista 64bit if that makes any difference.

Yes, a big difference: do not install FO3 into the default location in the "Program Files" Folder or disable UAC.

 

Good luck

 

I have it installed directly to my C:\ not program files. Also I never use UAC, that feature is total garbage, lol.

Just a question, have you ever left the vault 101? those messages show up only after that.

 

Yes (again, probably should have mentioned that). I've gone as far as Megaton and nothing yet.

[TwistedSisler]

UPDATE - Ok, I just spoke to my brother (he's been playing it too). Apparently there is evidence of the DLC's in the game. The trap door in springvale is there. The lady that wants you to look for her kid in Point Lookout is at the bar in Rivet City, but the boat man is not there. Also, he said that when he goes to the UFO crash site, he gets the signal and the quest, but he doesn't get pulled to the Mothership.

 

So it seems that they are only half-working. I do have quite a few other MODs installed, but the DLC's are first in the load order right under Fallout.esm. I used FOMM and another guide to help me sort the load order.

 

I'm going to go ahead and post my load order here anyway, just in case I overlooked something. I'm not new to modding, but that doesn't mean that I've never made a silly mistake or two, lol.

 

Here's the Load Order:

 

Fallout3.esm

Anchorage.esm

ThePitt.esm

BrokenSteel.esm

Zeta.esm

PointLookout.esm

Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch.esm

Project Beauty HD version.esm

CALIBR.ESM

ArefuExpandedByAzar.esm

FOOK2 - Main.ESM

FOOK2 - [*censored*] World And Neighbourhood Kit.esm

FOOK2 - [DIK] DLC Improvement Kit.ESM

Mart's Mutant Mod.esm

Enhanced Weather - Rain and Snow.esm

StreetLights.esm

DCInteriors_ComboEdition.esm

Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch - Operation Anchorage.esp

Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch - The Pitt.esp

Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch - Broken Steel.esp

Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch - Mothership Zeta.esp

Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch - Point Lookout.esp

Project Beauty- Broken Steel.esp

Project Beauty- Point Lookout.esp

Fellout-pipboylight.esp

GalaxyNewsRadio100[M].esp

ArefuExpandedByAzar-Radio.esp

CONELRAD 640-1240.esp

UPP - Pack 1.esp

UPP - Pack 2.esp

UPP - Original Perks.esp

UPP - Experience Perks.esp

UPP - Quest Perks.esp

UPP - Beverage Perks.esp

BlackWolf Backpack.esp

ACU Battle Armor.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - Project Beauty.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - Project Beauty (HD Addition).esp

DCInteriors_Georgtown.esm

DCInteriors_LEnfntPl.esm

DCInteriors_Mason.esm

DCInteriors_Takoma.esm

DCInteriors_SewardSq.esm

DCInteriors_DLC_Collectables.esp

Treasure Maps_Underground.esp

Treasure Maps_Secrets of the Wasteland.esp

Treasure Maps_A Fist Full of Caps.esp

MTC Wasteland Travellers.esp

Canterbury Boomtown.esp

UndergroundHideout.esp

FOOK2 - Main.esp

FOOK2 - Main [Hotfix].esp

PB FOOK2 - Main.esp

FOOK2 - [EVE] Energy Visuals Enhanced.esp

FOOK2 - [DIK] DLC Improvement Kit.esp

FOOK2 - DIK [Hotfix].esp

FOOK2 - Mothership Zeta.esp

MyFOOK2 - No Rape Victims.esp

PB FOOK2 [DIK].esp

WeaponModKits.esp

WeaponModKits - OperationAnchorage.esp

WeaponModKits - ThePitt.esp

WeaponModKits - BrokenSteel.esp

WeaponModKits - PointLookout.esp

WeaponModKits - Zeta.esp

WeaponModKits - FOOK.esp

Burnification.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod.esp

PB MMM HD.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

Project Beauty- Point Lookout MMM.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Zeta.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - No Size Scaling.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - Hunting & Looting.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - Tougher Traders.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - FOOK2.esp

Mart's Mutant Mod - FOOK2 - DIK.esp

BM08RandomBobbleheadsFixed.esp

Enhanced Weather - Rain and Snow in Fallout.esp

Enhanced Weather - Rainbows.esp

Enhanced Weather - Weather Sounds in Interiors.esp

Enhanced Weather - Sneak Bonus during Storms.esp

Fellout-Full.esp

Fellout-BrokenSteel.esp

Fellout-PointLookout.esp

Fellout-Zeta.esp

Choose your own hairstyle (load this last on FOMM).esp

Merged.esp

[phoneyLogic]

Hmm, the problem appears to be the unofficial fake patch. I recomment to uninstall it, since it doesn't really have big advantages anymore. Use the official patch 1.7 instead and start a new game. You may need to reinstall the GotY if you don't have any backups.

Or, it wouldn't be the first time that the merged patch is the culprit.

 

If it would be load order related, then try to sort it out or remove your mods (FOIC), check if the DLCs are working and start adding your mods step by step.

[TwistedSisler]

Hmm, the problem appears to be the unofficial fake patch. I recomment to uninstall it, since it doesn't really have big advantages anymore. Use the official patch 1.7 instead and start a new game. You may need to reinstall the GotY if you don't have any backups.

Or, it wouldn't be the first time that the merged patch is the culprit.

 

If it would be load order related, then try to sort it out or remove your mods (FOIC), check if the DLCs are working and start adding your mods step by step.

 

I'll try Reinstalling without the Unofficial Patches and see where that gets me. Thanks for the help. I'll let you know one way or another if that worked or not.

[phoneyLogic]

good luck :sweat: