First run with New Vegas - Need "must have mods"

[thariir]

Hi.

 

I will soon start on my first run of New Vegas, but i am in the need of some must have mods.

I have experience with modding Skyrim via NMM and NMO and i have had some experience with troubleshooting as well. In the end, i had 250 + mods working side by side, so i am "fairly" confident about asking for just a few in New Vegas, even though i just modded Skyrim. I assume they work fairly the same :blink:

 

Ok so what am i looking for?

I remember Fallout 3, and i felt is was somewhat immersive, but nowadays there are so much more, and also it´s a jungle to find what you are looking for in, so below is a list of my wishes.

 

* Immersive weather mods

I want to feel like the sandstorms are ripping my skin off. I really want to be forced to shelter in some locations perhaps an hour or more due to the weather.

 

* Hostile enviroment effects

I would love to see more advanced or widespread areas you will basically die in without a proper protection suit.

 

* RP Immerive gear and packs + Hunter style camping

Something that your pack looks the part of a traveling survivor. I want to be able to put up a tarp or tent and camp outside.

 

* Hunt and survive for food

Well the words speak for them selfs. I want to be able to hunt for food and such if possible.

 

* Realistic loot and item handling + weight

Read something about a mod where you more realistically repairs items and so on. Anything here would be great.

 

* Better Graphics

The character models in general are a horrible blur IMO. I want to see something more realistic and better looking than the default models. Rugged faces, scars, beards, dirt etc and so on.

 

Also i am open to any good ENB´s that does not demand a Nasa computer to run it and basically anything that boosts the immersion as a roleplayer.

 

 

Think about the immersive RP based mods you would give someone for Skyrim, and turn them to New Vegas instead basically.

If you come up with anything special i forgot here or that you can think of that you feel would suit me, please feel free to add it.

 

Thank you!

[thewonderbrah]

First few things that are necessary:

New Vegas Script Extender (needed for a lot of mods) - http://nvse.silverlock.org/

Fallout 4gb (needed for a lot of mods) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/55061/?

FNVEdit (Used for editing mods) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34703/?tab=1&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmoddescription%2F%3Fid%3D34703%26preview%3D&pUp=1

The Mod Configuration Menu - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/42507/?

 

Recommended stability mods:

New Vegas Anti Crash - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/53635/?

New Vegas Stutter Remover - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34832/?

 

Weather mods:

Nevada Skies - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/35998/?

FNV Realistic Wasteland Lighting (This is the one I currently use) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/52037/?
They do not work together, so just pick one.

RP immersive gear and packs

Campfires are already built into the game in set locations.

Bedrolls are built into the game already if you have the DLC, locations in the link - http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Roughin'_it!_bedroll_kit

Portable Campsite (Set up your own campfires and bedrolls) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/35134/?
Project Nevada is a great mod, but it changes a lot so it might not be your style. You can choose what to install/not install though, and it comes with backpacks. - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/40040/?
Military Backpacks (If you don't want Project Nevada) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/36423/?tab=1&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmoddescription%2F%3Fid%3D36423%26preview%3D&pUp=1

 

Hunt and survive for food

Already built into the game. Most creatures drop meat you can cook, and there are perks to even eat humans :smile:

 

Realistic loot and weight
Already pretty well done in-game. Project Nevada mod listed before also changes the weight system, making it more dependent on character strength and/or leg implants. Perks too.
Repair system is already pretty well done too. And there is a perk or two that opens up more options.
If you don't like the built in system try:
Realistic Repair - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34898/?tab=1&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmoddescription%2F%3Fid%3D34898%26preview%3D&pUp=1

Better graphics mods
NMCs_Texture_Pack_For_New_Vegas (Multiple files/sizes) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/43135/?

EVE Essential Visual Enhancements - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/42666/?
Fallout Character Overhaul - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/54460/?tab=3&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmodimages%2F%3Fuser%3D0%26id%3D54460%26gid%3D130
Weapon Retexture Project (If using Project Nevada or WMX/WME get the additional files) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/38285/?tab=3&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmodimages%2F%3Fuser%3D0%26id%3D38285%26gid%3D130

Enhanced Blood Textures - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34917/?

Mods I recommend not mentioned before
Weapon Mods Expanded WMX - (Make sure you get the Project Nevada patches, and the weapon retexture patches) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/39651/?
Colorful Pipboy Map Icons - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/59699/?tab=3&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmodimages%2F%3Fuser%3D0%26id%3D59699%26gid%3D130

Holster Gear - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/44625/?tab=3&selected_game=130&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmodimages%2F%3Fid%3D44625%26user%3D1%26gid%3D130&pUp=1

High Desert Tactical Gear - (Holsters, backpacks, military clothing) http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/41410/?
Millenia mods, he made a bunch of great immersive weapons - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/users/431125/?


I also do not recommend AWOP if you like balance/immersion. It is a great mod that adds a lot, but it does not have much voice over and some quests and items are not balanced very well.

As far as ENBs go, I do not have any installed. I play on max settings in the default game AA and all that stuff, and with the better graphic mods and enhanced skies I think it looks great.

Edited August 20, 2015 by thewonderbrah

[thariir]

First few things that are necessary:

New Vegas Script Extender (needed for a lot of mods) - http://nvse.silverlock.org/

Fallout 4gb (needed for a lot of mods) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/55061/?

FNVEdit (Used for editing mods) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34703/?tab=1&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmoddescription%2F%3Fid%3D34703%26preview%3D&pUp=1

The Mod Configuration Menu - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/42507/?

 

Recommended stability mods:

New Vegas Anti Crash - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/53635/?

New Vegas Stutter Remover - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34832/?

 

Weather mods:

Nevada Skies - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/35998/?

FNV Realistic Wasteland Lighting (This is the one I currently use) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/52037/?

They do not work together, so just pick one.

 

RP immersive gear and packs

Campfires are already built into the game in set locations.

Bedrolls are built into the game already if you have the DLC, locations in the link - http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Roughin'_it!_bedroll_kit

Portable Campsite (Set up your own campfires and bedrolls) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/35134/?

Project Nevada is a great mod, but it changes a lot so it might not be your style. You can choose what to install/not install though, and it comes with backpacks. - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/40040/?

Military Backpacks (If you don't want Project Nevada) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/36423/?tab=1&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmoddescription%2F%3Fid%3D36423%26preview%3D&pUp=1

 

Hunt and survive for food

Already built into the game. Most creatures drop meat you can cook, and there are perks to even eat humans :smile:

 

Realistic loot and weight

Already pretty well done in-game. Project Nevada mod listed before also changes the weight system, making it more dependent on character strength and/or leg implants. Perks too.

Repair system is already pretty well done too. And there is a perk or two that opens up more options.

If you don't like the built in system try:

Realistic Repair - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34898/?tab=1&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmoddescription%2F%3Fid%3D34898%26preview%3D&pUp=1

 

Better graphics mods

NMCs_Texture_Pack_For_New_Vegas (Multiple files/sizes) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/43135/?

EVE Essential Visual Enhancements - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/42666/?

Fallout Character Overhaul - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/54460/?tab=3&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmodimages%2F%3Fuser%3D0%26id%3D54460%26gid%3D130

Weapon Retexture Project (If using Project Nevada or WMX/WME get the additional files) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/38285/?tab=3&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmodimages%2F%3Fuser%3D0%26id%3D38285%26gid%3D130

Enhanced Blood Textures - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34917/?

 

Mods I recommend not mentioned before

Weapon Mods Expanded WMX - (Make sure you get the Project Nevada patches, and the weapon retexture patches) - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/39651/?

Colorful Pipboy Map Icons - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/59699/?tab=3&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmodimages%2F%3Fuser%3D0%26id%3D59699%26gid%3D130

Holster Gear - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/44625/?tab=3&selected_game=130&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fnewvegas%2Fajax%2Fmodimages%2F%3Fid%3D44625%26user%3D1%26gid%3D130&pUp=1

High Desert Tactical Gear - (Holsters, backpacks, military clothing) http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/41410/?

Millenia mods, he made a bunch of great immersive weapons - http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/users/431125/?

 

 

I also do not recommend AWOP if you like balance/immersion. It is a great mod that adds a lot, but it does not have much voice over and some quests and items are not balanced very well.

 

As far as ENBs go, I do not have any installed. I play on max settings in the default game AA and all that stuff, and with the better graphic mods and enhanced skies I think it looks great.

Awesome! Thank you.

 

Making a list right now for the time of modding, but it´s starting to feel good. Will try and keep it under...oh 20 mods or so if possible, but i know myself haha. But in all seriousness, i want to play the game so modding will just be used for the bare essentials.