A lot of other mods include a use the MCM to allow for easy in-game customization.

The Mod Configuration Menu - Pretty self explanatory, adds a menu in the pause screen that allows you to customize certain mods.

CaliberX - A mod that unifies the ammunition type added by mods and makes them compatible with the vanilla games ammo mechanics.

If you are installing a lot of mods (50+) this should be a necessity. exe for Fallout to address 4GB of virtual memory instead of 2GB.

NVAC - One of the most common bugs involves seemingly random crashes to the desktop.

This clears up most of the bugs in the game.

Yuckiagai Unofficial Patch - A Fallout game would not be complete without a fan made patch to fix everything.

New Vegas Script Extender - Does exactly what it says on the tin: it extends the scripting capabilities of New Vegas, allowing mods that utilize scripts (a lot of them) to function effectively.

Pretty important for half of the mods on this list.

Archive Invalidation invalidated! - Allows you to replace textures.

NMM - A good mod manager is key, I opt for nexus mod manager due entirely to the easy to handle direct downloads.

The sweet spot for a 4gb/8gb system should be around 104857600. Try doubling the value to see if you notice a difference in stuttering frequency. If you alter these values, you should also fiddle around with: Assuming you have 2gb+ RAM, changing the values to 16 and 102 respectively should almost completely prevent microstuttering. Remember, back up your game files before modding so that you don't have to re-install the game after having unintentionally messed it up.Īltering these values may reduce stuttering. In this case, read the instructions on the mod page or document included carefully. Those mods that don't have this option will require you to extract the files manually. The majority of mods on this list are from the Nexus and can simply be downloaded using the Nexus Mod Manager by choosing the 'Download with Manager' option. I will not be giving installation instructions for every single mod as most mod authors provide these instructions on their respective mod pages. Owning all the DLC is required as a lot of mods require DLC assets to function properly. This means no lightsaber or anime face mods. This article is an overview of a few of the best tweaks and mods for improving the Fallout New Vegas experience, no drastic changes, but a refinement and expansion upon the the base game. With the positive reception of the Modding-Fallout 3 article, a follow up for the sequel seemed like a good idea.

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