is it possible to point fallout 3 at a environmental variable instead

[mikeloeven]

i was wondering is it possible to change the games configuration so that instead of looking in C:\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\Fallout 3\data" for the data files and looking in C:\documents and settings\username\my documents\my games\fallout 3 " for saves.

 

the game will call %F3data% and %f3Save% that i can organize multiple mod configurations and the related saves in a single folder and use system variables to differentiate between the game modes ??

Edited February 15, 2011 by mikeloeven

[evilneko]

Save files are already in your user directory, not in the program directory. Save file location can also be controlled by editing one of the ini files (that's how fallout save manager works).

 

The data folder cannot be controlled like that however it might be possible to use junctions (symlinks, in linux) to redirect \data. Windows does not include this functionality by default but you can download the tool to make them here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896768

 

There is also a guide in the articles section of Fallout3Nexus on moving Fallout 3 after installation, so you can move it to a location you have full access to rather than program files.

[mikeloeven]

Save files are already in your user directory, not in the program directory. Save file location can also be controlled by editing one of the ini files (that's how fallout save manager works).

 

The data folder cannot be controlled like that however it might be possible to use junctions (symlinks, in linux) to redirect \data. Windows does not include this functionality by default but you can download the tool to make them here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896768

 

There is also a guide in the articles section of Fallout3Nexus on moving Fallout 3 after installation, so you can move it to a location you have full access to rather than program files.

 

i already tried junctions but the junctions dont update themselves when you change the variable they are pointed at they still link to the folder that the variable was origionaly set to.

[evilneko]

You're making this too complicated. Use FOMM and Fallout Save Game Manager. There's really no need to point to separate data directories.

[mikeloeven]

well fomm has it's limits. for examply what i want to do is link characters and saves with the mods i have loaded so by keeping the data and saves in a profile folder i can ensure that i am loading the right character with the right resources. this will also allow me to have incompatable mods loaded simultaneously withought having to overwrite resources and switch back and forth

 

but yeah i know it is really complicated and i do admit i take longer than other people to get things set up but damn it when my ideas work they are fast and easier to manage

Edited February 15, 2011 by mikeloeven

[evilneko]

Unfortunately there's no tool I know of for Fallout 3 that works like the Oblivion Save Manager which auto-swapped load orders based on which save is selected. I use Fallout Save Game Manager to switch between my two characters, then I just import the proper load order to FOMM before launching.