Fallout 4 mods to install absolutely ?

[casa90]

What are the mods to install absolutely first ?

 

Now i have:

https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/4598

https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/11402

https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/15/

https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/10360

https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3841

[Rabbit1251]

There are no mods to install absolutely. You install those which strike your fancy and, since fancies change from one person to the next, these also change from person to person.

 

 

The Rabbit

[TheAlmightyOS]

I am going to try and be a bit more helpful then rabbit (honestly, why post if you're not going to answer? Don't you have something better to do?)

 

It looks like you got a lot of cosmetic mods. Might I suggest LooksMenu. That should make customization a bit easier. You will need F4SE, which I consider to be another "must have" as quite a few mods require it.
I am going to assume you got BodySlide to go with CBBE and SHB. If not, you should grab that as well though that is less of a mod and more of a companion program. To go along with your theme of self-expression, maybe some better peepers? Eyes Of Beauty has a literal shitton to choose from.

That is really it from me when it comes to cosmetics. But if you want Settlement, UI, Weapons, armor, and powerarmor mods? I'm yer guy. Let me know and I will list those here. I have 255+ plugins installed and more than willing to share the choice cuts ;)

[Moldy]

I am going to try and be a bit more helpful then rabbit (honestly, why post if you're not going to answer? Don't you have something better to do?)

 

It looks like you got a lot of cosmetic mods. Might I suggest LooksMenu. That should make customization a bit easier. You will need F4SE, which I consider to be another "must have" as quite a few mods require it.

I am going to assume you got BodySlide to go with CBBE and SHB. If not, you should grab that as well though that is less of a mod and more of a companion program. To go along with your theme of self-expression, maybe some better peepers? Eyes Of Beauty has a literal shitton to choose from.

 

That is really it from me when it comes to cosmetics. But if you want Settlement, UI, Weapons, armor, and powerarmor mods? I'm yer guy. Let me know and I will list those here. I have 255+ plugins installed and more than willing to share the choice cuts :wink:

I would like to take you up on that offer,actually. I'm looking for mods that play nicely with Sim Settlements,Armorsmith Extended,and,when it comes out,WARS from Antistar. Not really in the mood for new outfits and similar glamour mods,though.

[TheAlmightyOS]

oh boy, alright. Hope you know how to merge :wink:

First off, a disclaimer. I don't use SIM settlements. Have nothing against it at all. Just not my type of gameplay. That said, I do not know about compatibility.

Secondly, I am assuming all DLC.

Now on to the mods! :D

First up is Cheat Terminal by NexusAU. I know what you're thinking: "But I don't cheat!". Neither do I, but I find this little tool helps when things tend to go wrong in your game and you need a quick fix. I am looking to do vids and this helps a lot when things go haywire.

Stage One: Power

• I never understood why you can't run a long power line in vanilla. Makes no sense. So first stop should be Longer Power Lines by Puma361. I pick the "Infinite" version because I also use:
  
• Siles Connectable Electric poles. Makes the settlements a bit more realistic than having small little posts everywhere.
  
• Zebrina's Workshop Devices is an oft-overlooked mod that adds a lot of cool gizmos for your settlements. If you ever wanted to wire up your settlements with circuit breakers and timers, this is mod for you.
  
• unclechubby’s Electronics gives you a lot more wire connector options, like small or large radius conduits. Perfect for if you're anal about your power grid like I am.
  
• Finally, we have Wall Pass-Through power conduits. Something Bethesda should have had in the first place. Thankfully, Daedragon helped us out and made these. I use these a lot in my larger buildings/factories.
  

Stage Two: Food and Water

• Passive Water Resources by ghzfba is an awesome mod that makes water storage around your settlement more immersive. Must have for that OCD settlement maker in all of us.
  
• I can never find enough places to plant food. Thankfully, wim95 has a solution for this with Ground, a landscaping-type mod that lets you put down anything from concrete to little pools.
  
• If you are like me and have factories, you might like This mod from Magiobiwan that edits the Food Processor produce 20 food which makes sense if you think about it.
  

Stage Three: Buildings

Second Disclaimer: Not sure how well these work with SimSettlements and using these altogether might cause conflicts. Take a look at the sticky post in the mod forums for how to order these:

• I have always had a place in my heart for Snap’n’Build from ad3d0. For me, it just looks cleaner. Some might argue with me though. It’s a preference thing.
  
• I am also a fan of Homemaker by NovaCoru. Lots of cool stuff to give life to your settlements.
  
• I might get flak for this one too, but I just can’t play without Scrap Everything. It IS known to cause bugs especially if you use ANY of the INI options at the end of the installer. So be aware of that.
  
• Another absolute “must have” is Place (or Place Everywhere) by TheLich. This mod lets your inner OCD out as you can accurately place objects by the pixel. Very useful.
  
• Manufacturing Extended (Kentington) and Manufacturing Extended Expanded (crazysam10) are must haves if you like to mess around with contraptions.
  

The finishing touches:

Last two mods are Gruffydd Signs and Posters (sometimes called Signs of the Times) and MOAR Turrets by strikor. While GS&P is more of a cosmetic thing, I think MOAR might help out with that WAR mod you are talking about. I was unable to look it up so I am just guessing. You got a link for that?

Now you also mentioned armorsmith extended but said you are not interested in "New Outfits" or "Glamor Mods". I take it you are looking for functional armor. Do you have a preference? I got both flashy and not so flashy

Edited July 7, 2018 by TheAlmightyOS

[Moldy]

WARS is a complete weapon replacer and overhaul mod that's currently in the works. Ambitious as all holy Hell,but Antistar has the modding experience to make it happen.

[TheAlmightyOS]

WARS is a complete weapon replacer and overhaul mod that's currently in the works. Ambitious as all holy Hell,but Antistar has the modding experience to make it happen.

Nice. I like it. Might run that with a different playthrough. Currently, I have more "fantasy/futuristic" weaponset loaded for my "Lorebreaker" playthrough.