Fallout: New Vegas

[PAPERNUT]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

Thanks so much.

Last question on the i5 (I may order it soon if I can quickly sell my laptop)...

Have you used any mods for FONV? I'm just wondering power-wise if it can handle any of the graphics mods and still hold 30 FPS? Or if you haven't, what are you currently getting with FONV without mods on Ultra (roughly)?

If your performance isn't' great, I may just try and sell the whole kit and kaboodle and sell my PS3/XBox E/Laptop and see if I can swing some money down on the i7.

Never checked it myself and I have not even used mods on it as I wanted to go thru it and complete all the downloadable content and then go back with the mods. I will fire it up later and check on the FPS with New Vegas stock. I am running mods on Arma 3 with zero issues though. From all I have seen in comparisons, the i7 will not give you much of a performance jump at all from the i5 and even i3. I went with the i5 just have a bit more processing for streaming and other desktop use. I would just be sure to go with a version with at least 8gb memory. Since I got it, I hardly use my PS4 or Xbox One. Steam and PC gaming is just that great.

[Heroesandvillains]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

Is this the exact one you own?

If so, for $600, I think I'll just do it. I ought to be able to get around $200-$250 for the crap I'm not using and might just order it now (knowing my stuff should sell pretty quickly anyway).

Thanks so so much for everything.

[PAPERNUT]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

That's it.

Just fired up NV and ran around one of the DL content maps with no mods for a few minutes. On Ultra I was getting 60 FPS while in game and during battles. Only drops were on the loading screens and menus, but those are not optimized as far as I know, so solid overall.

[Heroesandvillains]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

That's it.

Just fired up NV and ran around one of the DL content maps with no mods for a few minutes. On Ultra I was getting 60 FPS while in game and during battles. Only drops were on the loading screens and menus, but those are not optimized as far as I know, so solid overall.

Sweet! If you're getting 60 FPS on Ultra from what I'm reading around the Internet you should have no problem installing some texture mods.

I can't believe I'm doing it but I may actually order it tonight.

I'll give FONV a go on vanilla and once I get my bearings, I'll look up how to install some of the key mods that I keep hearing all about.

Obviously I'll use the Internet to search first, but if I get hung up on some of the setup and stuff could I shoot you a PM as a last resort? Like I said earlier I know literally almost nothing about PC gaming.

[PAPERNUT]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

Obviously I'll use the Internet to search first, but if I get hung up on some of the setup and stuff could I shoot you a PM as a last resort? Like I said earlier I know literally almost nothing about PC gaming.

Sure. I'm not an expert on Fallout mods, so I am sure others may know more on it. I could tell you the ins and outs of Arma3 modding though.

Check this site out as I did find it in my research. Process looks similar to Arma, so once you do it a time or two, you will feel like a pro. Too many people get intemedated with the thought of PC gaming, but once you jump in, you will hate that you waited to not do it earlier.

http://www.reddit.com/r/FalloutMods/wiki/index

[redsox4evur]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

Sweet! If you're getting 60 FPS on Ultra from what I'm reading around the Internet you should have no problem installing some texture mods.

I can't believe I'm doing it but I may actually order it tonight.

I'll give FONV a go on vanilla and once I get my bearings, I'll look up how to install some of the key mods that I keep hearing all about.

Obviously I'll use the Internet to search first, but if I get hung up on some of the setup and stuff could I shoot you a PM as a last resort? Like I said earlier I know literally almost nothing about PC gaming.

I have been saving this as a bookmark. http://whatculture.com/gaming/10-bes...gas-mods.php/1 Give it a look and see if they would work for you.

[Flawless]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

I'm using the following mods.

• Darnified UI
• The Mod Configuration Menu
• One HUD
  
• User Interface Organizer
• The Weapon Mod Menu
• NMCs Texture Pack
• Weapon Retexture Project
• New Vegas Stutter Remover
• New Vegas Anti Crash
• 4GB Fallout New Vegas Updated
• Fallout Character Overhaul
• New Vegas - Enhanced Camera
• Interior Lighting Overhaul
• CONELRAD 640-1240 - Civil Defense Radio
• Yukichigai Unofficial Patch
• FNV Realistic Wasteland Lighting
• Wasteland clothing Hires retexture
• CASM with MCM
• Lutana NVSE Plugin
• Improved Automatic Ironsight animations
• DYNAVISION 3 - Total Visual Enhancement
• Improved LOD Noise Texture
• 357 Revolver Re-Retextured
• Single Shotgun Retextured
• Cowboy Repeater without peep sight

Again, mainly just UI, visual, and stability mods, as I didn't want to change the gameplay to much. Stutter remover, Anti-crash, 4GB, and CASM are absolutely essential. 4GB mod allows New Vegas to address more memory than the 2GB limit. This is very useful for mods and overall stability. CASM is a far better save system with many options.

The visual mods I use have minimal impact on performance. It's not a demanding game to begin with. Lesser hardware than in an Alpha will still chew it up at 1080p, Ultra, and 60fps.

Gopher on Youtube has some excellent tutorials for modding Fallout:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-3c1a9cLL8&list=PL0E5E8CA384409B11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MII4TO-G634&list=PLF6F122CB27A4C085

[Heroesandvillains]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

I'm using the following mods.

• Darnified UI
• The Mod Configuration Menu
• One HUD
  
• User Interface Organizer
• The Weapon Mod Menu
• NMCs Texture Pack
• Weapon Retexture Project
• New Vegas Stutter Remover
• New Vegas Anti Crash
• 4GB Fallout New Vegas Updated
• Fallout Character Overhaul
• New Vegas - Enhanced Camera
• Interior Lighting Overhaul
• CONELRAD 640-1240 - Civil Defense Radio
• Yukichigai Unofficial Patch
• FNV Realistic Wasteland Lighting
• Wasteland clothing Hires retexture
• CASM with MCM
• Lutana NVSE Plugin
• Improved Automatic Ironsight animations
• DYNAVISION 3 - Total Visual Enhancement
• Improved LOD Noise Texture
• 357 Revolver Re-Retextured
• Single Shotgun Retextured
• Cowboy Repeater without peep sight

Again, mainly just UI, visual, and stability mods, as I didn't want to change the gameplay to much. Stutter remover, Anti-crash, 4GB, and CASM are absolutely essential. 4GB mod allows New Vegas to address more memory than the 2GB limit. This is very useful for mods and overall stability. CASM is a far better save system with many options.

The visual mods I use have minimal impact on performance. It's not a demanding game to begin with. Lesser hardware than in an Alpha will still chew it up at 1080p, Ultra, and 60fps.

Gopher on Youtube has some excellent tutorials for modding Fallout:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-3c1a9cLL8&list=PL0E5E8CA384409B11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MII4...F122CB27A4C085

Flawless the life saver! Gopher's tutorials look like they'll be perfect for a computer idiot like me.

Are these running on the vanilla FONV or the GOTY? Is there a difference concerning mods? I heard that some of the texture mods only work with the main game (etc).

Just trying to determine which version of the game I need to buy for these (and perhaps FONV Brazil, etc).

[Flawless]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

Ultimate Edition and some of the mods I listed require this version.

Correct, NMC texture pack is for the base game only. The DLC still works, it just uses the vanilla textures. I would recommend medium size for NMC texture pack, as large tends to cause more crashes.

Also, for the UI mods, I would install User Interface Organizer first, then Darnified UI (download and install manually), The Mod Configuration Menu, and One HUD. When prompted to overwrite any files, click yes to all. In the load order make sure Darnified UI comes before other UI mods.

[Heroesandvillains]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

Ultimate Edition and some of the mods I listed require this version.

Correct, NMC texture pack is for the base game only. The DLC still works, it just uses the vanilla textures. I would recommend medium size for NMC texture pack, as large tends to cause more crashes.

Also, for the UI mods, I would install User Interface Organizer first, then Darnified UI (download and install manually), The Mod Configuration Menu, and One HUD. When prompted to overwrite any files, click yes to all. In the load order make sure Darnified UI comes before other UI mods.

Thanks so much. I'll bookmark all of this for later.

I hope to be getting the Alienware next week and plan on immediately installing the key stability/UI/texture/etc mods.

I've never done this before and plan on watching Gopher's videos first. That said, if I get hung up or have a general question, would it be ok for me to PM you too? I've never modded anything before and think I may get tripped up on the very basics.

[Flawless]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

Yeah, feel free to PM me about any questions you may have.

Gopher's tutorials are from 2012 or before, so a few things here and there are outdated, but they will get you up to speed. It might seem intimidating at first, but modding for the most part is a simple process. Most mods are literally, click to download with manager, then another click to activate in Nexus Mod Manager. Darnified UI is the only one I'm using that requires a little more work of downloading manually and tweaking ini files. This process is covered by Gopher in the first video link and pretty much all the mods I'm using are ones that he covers.

If you're curious about load order, here's mine.




Really load order is something you don't need to worry to much about unless you're using a ton of mods and if something needs to be somewhere specific, the modder will usually say so in the description.

For any mods you download, make sure to check for any optional files below the main file to see if there's any patches for other mods you're using.

I sold all the pre-order gear packs that come with the Ultimate Edition because they make you so OP in the beginning.

[Heroesandvillains]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

I feel so great right now! Here's my load order. I know it's not everything (that Flawless has) but I feel pretty good with running this set up. Though I am considering a flashlight mod and perhaps Nevada Skies (etc). Am I missing any essentials?

Anyway, thanks so much to everyone. Once I figure out how to get my game in Full Screen (launching the 4GB extension from Nexus Mod Manager covers only 80% of my screen or so) and how to actually select my perks with the 360 controller (this is the only screen where I don't see a "select" option. I only see A for "Done" and X for "Reset), I think I'll be golden.

Anyway, let me know what you think and I owe you all big time. I mean big time. Thanks so much for everything and I'll be back once I get past the first section.

[Flawless]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

Interior Lighting Overhaul has an option when installing for a brighter Pip-Boy light that I use, but the flashlight mod looks neat and I've been considering using both. I really like how the nights are darker and more realistic compared to the vanilla nights.

If you use Nevada Skies, you will have to uninstall Realistic Wasteland Lighting mod, and I think re-install Interior Lighting Overhaul because it has a patch option specifically for Nevada Skies. Just make sure you read the description thoroughly to see if there's any other possible conflicts with other mods. Nevada Skies is the more visually impressive lighting and weather mod. The thunder, rad, and sand storms do have an impact on performance, but you can turn them off if need be. Also, don't forget to disable and re-enable Archive Invalidation in NMM.

I've never used NMM to launch the game (it doesn't have to be open), maybe that's causing the full screen issue? Try loading through Steam and make sure the resolution is set to match your display.

What I did was just create a 4GB shortcut on my desktop by going to the main directory for Fallout New Vegas, and right-click fnv4gb.exe and create shortcut. Dragged the shortcut to the desktop, then right-clicked to rename it Fallout NV 4GB and changed the icon by right-clicking again and going to properties -> change icon. I right-click this and run it as administrator every time.

Was the 360 controller connected before starting up the game?


Edit:

Interior Lighting Overhaul also has a YUP patch. Not sure what it does, but it's never a bad idea to get any patches for other mods you're using. That's what ILO - YUP Patch.esp is in my load order. Same with ILO PipBoy Light.esp. Both are options you can check when installing ILO.

I would use the The Mod Configuration Menu I mentioned that way if you want to configure CASM, you can. You should also turn off the 3 save options in the gameplay settings, as you won't need to use the default save system.

If you want to configure HUD elements the mod One HUD I mentioned is really great. Like for instance, I don't like how the compass is in the bottom left and with this mod I can move it where desired (top middle, requires keyboard to do so). Also, set HP, AP, weapon condition and ammo, and the crosshair to only show when I have a weapon drawn. There's lots of different options. If you do decide to use this mod, make sure to get the User Interface Organizer and install it first. This simple mod makes sure no UI elements break when any mods ask to overwrite files.

[Heroesandvillains]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

Interior Lighting Overhaul has an option when installing for a brighter Pip-Boy light that I use, but the flashlight mod looks neat and I've been considering using both. I really like how the nights are darker and more realistic compared to the vanilla nights.

If you use Nevada Skies, you will have to uninstall Realistic Wasteland Lighting mod, and I think re-install Interior Lighting Overhaul because it has a patch option specifically for Nevada Skies. Just make sure you read the description thoroughly to see if there's any other possible conflicts with other mods. Nevada Skies is the more visually impressive lighting and weather mod. The thunder, rad, and sand storms do have an impact on performance, but you can turn them off if need be. Also, don't forget to disable and re-enable Archive Invalidation in NMM.

When you say uninstall and then reinstall, is it enough to just deactivate and then reactive the mod using my mod manager? And regarding disabling and re-enabling my Archive Invalidation, I see some mods do ask for that. Will that do anything to my current mods or is it a totally safe thing to do at any time?

I've never used NMM to launch the game (it doesn't have to be open), maybe that's causing the full screen issue? Try loading through Steam and make sure the resolution is set to match your display.

What I did was just create a 4GB shortcut on my desktop by going to the main directory for Fallout New Vegas, and right-click fnv4gb.exe and create shortcut. Dragged the shortcut to the desktop, then right-clicked to rename it Fallout NV 4GB and changed the icon by right-clicking again and going to properties -> change icon. I right-click this and run it as administrator every time.

I figured this out really late last night. Like super super late. LOL! I was launching from the 4GB exe but didn't realize that I had to change the resolution and screen size from the start up menu for FONV.

Speaking of which, I see that's the only place to change my graphics setting. I can't tell if I'm defaulting to high or ultra and I'm afraid to change the default. I also see Bloom is unchecked for whatever reason. Do you think with these mods on my Alienware I can still run the game on Ultra like it can the Vanilla game (which it does with ease)?

Was the 360 controller connected before starting up the game?

This one is still baffling me. I've tried it both ways (starting up with the controller and starting up with keyboard), and I simply cannot figure out how to select my perks in the perk screen. I'm debating on actually switching to my keyboard manually through the settings any time I get a level up. It's crazy. Everything, and I mean everything, I've tested works perfectly so far on the controller. From the pip-boy light to picking up items from chests to crouching, etc. I am really at a loss on this one.

Interior Lighting Overhaul also has a YUP patch. Not sure what it does, but it's never a bad idea to get any patches for other mods you're using. That's what ILO - YUP Patch.esp is in my load order. Same with ILO PipBoy Light.esp. Both are options you can check when installing ILO.

I looked around this morning and could not find this patch on either the ILO page or the YUP page. Is it possible the patches have been implemented into the newest versions? Could you provide me a direct link?

I would use the The Mod Configuration Menu I mentioned that way if you want to configure CASM, you can. You should also turn off the 3 save options in the gameplay settings, as you won't need to use the default save system.

I installed MCM this morning. You're right. It's awesome.

If you want to configure HUD elements the mod One HUD I mentioned is really great. Like for instance, I don't like how the compass is in the bottom left and with this mod I can move it where desired (top middle, requires keyboard to do so). Also, set HP, AP, weapon condition and ammo, and the crosshair to only show when I have a weapon drawn. There's lots of different options. If you do decide to use this mod, make sure to get the User Interface Organizer and install it first. This simple mod makes sure no UI elements break when any mods ask to overwrite files.

I went to download this this morning as well, but on the description page it's recommending I also have this:

http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/57174

I didn't see it on your list so I wasn't sure if I needed it or if it was safe to use without it? The file doesn't recommend it by force, but really really suggests I use that mod too. Any thoughts?

[Heroesandvillains]

Re: Fallout: New Vegas

Oh one last thing for now.

Whenever I launch NMM, it tells me "Fallout ini is read only."

It then asks me to keep it that way, or click no to change it.

I heard other Mod Managers give this same message. My game seems to run perfectly (at least in the initial character creation and walking around Goodsprings). I'm nervous to change this.

Am I ok to leave this alone?