GUIDE FNV Guide - Info and Feedback

[redirishlord]

I am unable to use Mod Organizer, but I do want to use Unified HUD. Are you able to give more depth to the finer points of the NMM install and import to MO. Specifically, how does MO handle the imported files with regard to install order of all mods? BAIN will anneal* installed files, so I'm trying to order the HUD related mods to avoid the anneal function disrupting the NMM install.

* let me know if "anneal" isn't clear, Wrye's term not mine.

Thanks in advance, and great tip about configuring Nevada Skies storms (the blush wore off the radiation rose pretty quick without ready access to a rad suit).

[EssArrBee]

If you are using Wrye Flash then install in the order on the OneHUD site:

1. Deactivate Unified HUD (if used).
2. Activate Darnified UI.
3. Activate Project Nevada
4. Activate Mod Configuration Menu (MCM)
5. Activate all other HUD altering mods (see above list).
6. Activate One HUD (oHUD) *.
7. Activate Unified HUD *.

You should be able to do everything with Wrye Flash up to number 6. Then do 6 & 7 with NMM. You won't need an import with MO. You can't use the import since MO uses a virtual directory and you would have install everything with MO and start the game through it too.

[redirishlord]

Sounds good, my only remaining concern is whether the auto-anneal overwrites steps 6 & 7, I'll let you know how that piece goes. I got cocky with my modding, so I'm doing the reinstall thing (need to check stability after each seclike a fresh STEP, you know the routine).

[EssArrBee]

Sounds good, my only remaining concern is whether the auto-anneal overwrites steps 6 & 7, I'll let you know how that piece goes. I got cocky with my modding, so I'm doing the reinstall thing (need to check stability after each seclike a fresh STEP, you know the routine).

You won't need to anneal anything if you do the one HUD and unified HUD last. They aren't being overwritten by anything else so you can do it before running a bashed patch. Have you had any trouble with Wrye flash resetting all your esp modified dates? Every time I start Wrye flash it resets every plugin's date and if messes up my load order.

[redirishlord]

I need to see if I can disable the auto annealing it does at startup. I only get the modified dates have changed message when I run BOSS. Maybe its doing that because it doesn't recognize the plugins? Do you ever open the Installers tab, maybe that would add your plugins to the log file? Maybe not with MO storing them in another directory, that might be the driving factor behind changed modified dates.

[Livnthedream]

That combined ADAM file, is it Emerald Reigns copy, or the updated "4.1" from AI99? If its the latter you just saved me some effort!

[EssArrBee]

That combined ADAM file, is it Emerald Reigns copy, or the updated "4.1" from AI99? If its the latter you just saved me some effort!

Yes, it is for the latter. You can also get the 4.1 version of ADAM with a fomod installer on the guide. Then just get the merged plugin(s) I made to replace all the ADAM plugins and AI99's PN patch.

[darthbdaman]

I use this mod instead of Centered Third Person Camera, DynamiCamera

It makes the camera function similarly to Skyrim, where it is adjusted depending on your weapon and whether it is sheathed or not. It has an MCM menu that lets you configure what the camera should do in different situations.

Hint: Click the default options setting at the bottom of the MCM menu to set the the modified camera settings, they are unchanged by default.

[redirishlord]

@ EssArrBee: re- Wrye and modified dates, if you right-click the "File" column under the "Mods" tab, is "Lock Times" checked or unchecked? Might could be that is allowing plugin date reset, mine has been checked & I don't believe I have your issue.

[Brainfever]

You should really try New Vegas Enhanced Content  https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/44204/?

It's a huge compilation of mods merged all together (including EVE, NV Bounties 1&2 and several popular weapon packs like Micalov's) plus a collection of error corrections and bug fixes.

Pros:

-The amount of extra gameplay, quests, etc you get is extraordinary, this mod really extends the life of NV a lot

-With this mod you get a deep breath when dealing with load order and plugin restrictions since the amount of plugins you save up is enormous.

-No compatibility issues between the mods that NVEC integrades in it (we are talking about a lot of mods just check the enhancements list on the description page).

-It has compatibility patches for all the famous and popular mods like Project Nevada, AWOP, etc. (speaking of which you should really include A World of Pain in your guide that mod is a must).

 

Cons:

-Some people might not like or find lore-friendly all the enhancements and definitely collecting old SNES cartridges is not immersive (but again you have the option whether to activate or not these collectables).

-Compatibility issues with almost any other mod out there, usually not crucial ones but eventually there will be conflicts with NVEC the more mods you add.

-If a mod that's already integrated into NVEC gets updated you 'll have to wait for the next NVEC version to have that mod updated as well.

[Brainfever]

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/41101/? Textures Over Time

 

Τhis is for the rocks textures you wanted. Although abandoned, this guy's work is simply amazing. Probably the best terrain pack for New Vegas by far.

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/42551/?  MGs Neat Clutter Retextures

 

Hi-res retextures of clutter objects. It also has an Ojo Bueno friendly version if anyone interested.

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/54208/? Book Diversity Project

 

Just awesome. It adds real book titles and replaces the appearance of the generic book textures

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/53960/? FeralGhouls Hires retexture

 

The best feral ghoul retexture in nexus.

 

And some amazing guns:

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/50818/? TFH HD Gauss Rifle

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/54829/? Kriss Vector

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/44714/? Firefly Guns

[redirishlord]

I'll definitely check out the rock/clutter/book textures for myself (Ojo Bueno fan). I'm as stuck on Millenia's FNV weapons as I am on Cabal's Skyrim armors though ;-)

So, NVEC definitely contains EVE? I have EVE/PN/WMX in my mod line-up, and I'd love to reduce my number of plugins. If NVEC could combine some of the esp files I'm already using that would be great, I can always hold off on activating content I'm not excited about. I'd have to get a bit more savvy with TESedit to no what conflicts I'd be in for though.

Thanks for the tips.

[Brainfever]

Yep, EVE is integrated into NVEC and I believe by using the NVEC PN / NVEC WMX patch, you won't need any other PN / EVE / WMX patch (e.g. those plugins in PN Patches page) since NVEC's patches are taking care of any incompatibilities.

For me NVEC is the base from which I start to mod New Vegas.

It is a big deal that it helps you reduce your load order so much. But I don't know if it could fit this guide, since it's not 100% lore friendly and not every mod in it is gonna please everyone.

[redirishlord]

Its EssArrBee's guide so inclusion is up to him. However, I apprecaiate the tip myself as I find the mid-130's to be the plugin wall that causes insurmountable ILS at game start for me. I can manage 2k textures across the board just fine, but 140 plugins locks me out.

[EssArrBee]

I kinda feel like NVEC and MMUE+ are kinda like guides in their own right. They have just been around for so long that they have combined the process into one big mod. I am actually thinking of moving toward FOOK-PN Convergence. It has a few levels that you can use and I think the first two are pretty awesome, but AWOP would be user preference.

I will be adding someguy's mods when I get to that. I'd like the quests part to be plug and play, so people can pick and choose. 

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/41101/? Textures Over Time

 

Τhis is for the rocks textures you wanted. Although abandoned, this guy's work is simply amazing. Probably the best terrain pack for New Vegas by far.

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/42551/?  MGs Neat Clutter Retextures

 

Hi-res retextures of clutter objects. It also has an Ojo Bueno friendly version if anyone interested.

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/54208/? Book Diversity Project

 

Just awesome. It adds real book titles and replaces the appearance of the generic book textures

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/53960/? FeralGhouls Hires retexture

 

The best feral ghoul retexture in nexus.

 

And some amazing guns:

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/50818/? TFH HD Gauss Rifle

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/54829/? Kriss Vector

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/44714/? Firefly Guns

Will be checking out Textures over Time and Book Diversity Project, thanks for that. I'm going to build out the current guide a bit and get some updated patches made for some stuff and add in EVE, companions, and quests before going back and doing texture compares for new stuff, but it is good to have a short list.

 

I'll definitely check out the rock/clutter/book textures for myself (Ojo Bueno fan). I'm as stuck on Millenia's FNV weapons as I am on Cabal's Skyrim armors though ;-)

So, NVEC definitely contains EVE? I have EVE/PN/WMX in my mod line-up, and I'd love to reduce my number of plugins. If NVEC could combine some of the esp files I'm already using that would be great, I can always hold off on activating content I'm not excited about. I'd have to get a bit more savvy with TESedit to no what conflicts I'd be in for though.

Thanks for the tips.

Well, with FNV you still get Cabal's armors and Millenia's weapons, so it is the best of both worlds.