User:Kelmych/Fallout3 Changelog

The following instruction changes have been made to the guide since the last update:

May 24, 2019

• 1. Updated section Fix the Deleted Navmeshes in the Bethesda DLC ESMs, updated for xEdit versions 4.0+
  2. Updated version and file location for Mod Organizer, now resident on the Mod Organizer 2 page
  3. Added Compiled fixes for Fallout 3 (Compatible with the Unofficial patch)
  4. Added Section Changing Master File Data in a Plugin for Advanced Users familiar with using xEdit with mod plugins.
  5. Added Subsection Removing Records associated with a Master File from a Plugin for Advanced Users
  6. Added Subsection Renaming a Master File for a Plugin for Advanced Users
  7. Added Subsection Changing Master File Names in Plugins during a Merge for Advanced Users

April 3, 2019

• 1. Updated installation instructions for xEdit, updated for versions 4.0.0 and higher
  2. Updated section Setting up Mod Organizer, updated for xEdit versions 4.0.0 and higher
  3. Updated section Preparing the Bethesda Fallout ESMs, updated for xEdit versions 4.0.0 and higher
  4. Updated section Cleaning Mod Plugins, updated for xEdit versions 4.0.0 and higher

April 2, 2019

• 1. Updated version for Simply Uncut
  2. Removed DCworld21 - Monticello Park, mod was removed from FO3 Nexus, and it also caused gameplay problems

March 30, 2019

• 1. Added Increased Heap Allocation, improves game stability
  2. Added EXE - Effects teXtures Enhanced, improved effects
  3. Added A Trail of Crumbs, quest mod
  4. Added PM's Med-Textures - HD Chems and Venoms, Higher res models
  5. Added PM's HD Ammo Boxes
  6. Updated version for LOOT
  7. Updated version for FO3LODGEN
  8. Updated version for FO3Edit
  9. Updated version for Zealotlees ACR - Adaptive Combat Rifle -NO fose-
  10. Updated version for Brisa Almodovar
  11. Updated version for Collision Meshes
  12. Updated version for Ogg Vorbis Libraries
  13. Updated version for DCInteriors Project
  14. Updated version for DCInteriors A Room With A View
  15. Updated installation instructions for Fallout3 Re-Animated
  16. Updated installation instructions for RH_Ironsights - FOSE

August 17, 2018

• 1. Added Zealotlees ACR - Adaptive Combat Rifle -NO fose-; faster, more robust, and more compatible support mod for Zealotlees ACR - Adaptive Combat Rifle
  2. Removed Zealotlee Adaptive Combat Rifle Script Bugfix; replaced by the mod added above
  3. Removed https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/17748 KDS Zealotlees ACR with Ironsights] replaced by the mod added above
  4. Added Simply Uncut, adds cut NPCs, weapons, armor, schamatics
  5. Added new subsection Generating LOD with xLODGen (Optional) on generating improved LOD for Fallout 3

August 10, 2018

• 1. Updated version for LOOT
  2. Updated version for Wrye Flash
  3. Updated version for FO3LODGEN
  4. Updated version for A World Of Pain for Fallout 3 AWOP4FO3
  5. Updated Notes for Fallout Stutter Remover to include Audley's recommended INI settings
  6. Added Sentry Turret Retextured
  7. Added Arlington Tombstones Redone
  8. Added TVSet Retextured

March 2, 2018

• 1. Updated version for LOOT
  2. Added Visitant's Protectron Overhaul, extensive overhaul of graphics for FO3 Protectrons
  3. Removed Robot Revolution HD - Protectron, mod added above provides much more extensive improvements
  4. Revised recommendations for DCworld21 - Monticello Park to make the mod optional and if it is used to recommend not installing until the PC has achieved a fairly high level
  5. Updated Notes for Mod Organizer to add more detail on prerequisites and notices
  6. Updated Fallout 3 Control Panel Menu Settings subguide mentioned in the In Game Settings section to include recommended settings for Marts Mutant Mod - RC 62
  7. Updated recommendations and guidance in the Merging Plugins section

February 10, 2018

• 1. Updated Notes for In the Shadow of the Swamp, now mentions the patch needed to fix changes made by Point Lookout Reborn
  2. Updated Notes for Point Lookout Reborn to mention the need for a patch
  3. Updated Compatibility Patches for the CPD Guide to note patch update on February 10, 2018
  4. Updated Notes for Fallout Stutter Remover to add information on problems when using FSR with Win 10 Creator's Update

February 3, 2018

• 1. Updated Notes for T3TForFWE to mention the patch for the MP5 weapons
  2. Updated Notes for Smaller Crosshair, if Vanilla HUD Remastered is used it will provide the crosshair
  3. Updated Notes for The Wasteland Patch Collection, expanded discussion of removing 20th Century Weapons records from a patch
  4. Updated Run LOOT, new version of userlist.yaml available
  5. Updated Installation Instructions for Scribe Yearling takes all Pre-War Books to include the optional file

January 30, 2018

• 1. Updated Georgetown Expansion, bug fixes and some additional content
  2. Changed Powered Power Armor to Optional because of potential problems with invincible Enclave soldiers even after the fixes mentioned are applied.
  3. Updated Installation Instructions for Another Interior Mod, to remove an overwrite of a location in In the Shadow of the Swamp
  4. Added Safe - Safe Regulator HQ, improved version of the Safe Regulator fix
  5. Removed Safe Regulator HQ, replaced by the mod above
  6. Updated Notes for In the Shadow of the Swamp, to fix an incompatibility between this mod and Point Lookout Reborn

January 15, 2018

• 1. Removed National Guard Armory Refurb, mod made significant changes to vanilla gameplay; these were not mentioned in Nexus page

January 13, 2018

• 1. Updated installation instructions for Dragonskin armor for FWE v2014 to remove a reduction in carry weight

January 7, 2018

• 1. Added No player marker or cursor on maps, used here to reduce size of player marker/cursor
  2. Added High Quality Pip-Boy Icons, additional high resolution Pip-Boy icons
  3. Updated no more dots to make it Optional

January 3, 2018

• 1. Added PiPBoy Light Mod
  2. Added Vanilla HUD Remastered
  3. Added Enhanced User Interface, removed display blur while paused
  4. Added Remove Glare From Loading Screens
  5. Added Parkerized Pip-Boy, adds better Pip-Boy LED light and glove
  6. Added Safe Regulator HQ
  7. Added Deathclaw Gauntlet Man Opener Armor Piercing Effect Restored, restores broken content
  8. Updated version for LOOT
  9. Renamed a subsection to Clean the Bethesda DLC ESMs and edited content for better clarity

January 1, 2018

• 1. Updated Generate Tags for Wrye Bash to recommend saving tags in |LOOT and Wrye Flash vs. saving them in plugin headers
  2. Added new subsection Setup xEdit for cleaning FO3 Plugins
  3. Added additional material in Pre-Installation Checklist, primarily installing the current version of Games for Windows Live
  4. Removed UHQ Terrain Overhaul because it is no longer available on Nexus or any other mod author-approved site
  5. Updated Fallout Stutter Remover to recommend downloading the associated INI file vs. creating it manually
  6. Added DarNified UI Font Dummies
  7. Added Fallout 3 My Way - Resources, includes several small resources to improve the base GUI (and other files which are referenced separately)
  8. Added Fallout 3 My Way - Resources (part 2), includes several small resources to improve the Supplemental GUI
  9. Added Teaser Trailer Ruin, adds house seen in FO3 trailer
  10. Removed Radio Ownership Fix because of issues it caused; replaced with Radio Ownership Fix Fixed.
  11. Added Radio Ownership Fix Fixed, corrected fix from the Fallout 3 My Way - Resources mod
  12. Added DeNerfing Colonel Autumn's Laser Pistol, optional file that changes laser pistol to the original more powerful version
  13. Updated Clean the Bethesda ESMs section to reference GamerPoets video which describes how to remove deleted navmeshes and clean the DLC ESMs
  14. Added Ogg Vorbis Libraries, latest versions of these libraries for FO3/FNV
  15. Added Old Barkskin, improved benefits from this perk

November 11, 2017

• 1. Updated Clean the Bethesda ESMs subsection to indicate that the guidance for cleaning the Bethesda ESMs is under review and more details will be provided shortly.
  2. Updated version for Wrye Flash
  3. Updated version for Wasteland Guards aka DC Defence
  4. Added additional subsection in User Recommended Mods to list some mods added to the Nexus that might be worth adding to the guide after they are tested.

November 4, 2017

• 1. Updated Clean the Bethesda ESMs subsection to remove the recommendation for cleaning the Bethesda ESMs.
  2. Added Jefferson - Rivet city crash fix, fix for a rare but significant bug
  3. Added Radio Ownership Fix , fixes ownership settings on some radios to prevent NPCs from becoming hostile
  4. Added Council Seat Fix, restores original reward for the River City Council Seat quest that was cut before release
  5. Added Point Lookout - Double Barrelled shotgun fix changes the Point Lookout double barrelled shotguns to fire one barrel at a time
  6. Added Fixed Wasteland Scout Hat, fixes and adds the original Fallout 3 scout hat
  7. Updated installation instructions for Games for Windows LIVE Disabler, this is not needed when using the GOG version of Fallout 3 GOTY
  8. Updated installation instructions for Large Address Aware Enabler for FO3, this is not needed when using the GOG version of Fallout 3 GOTY
  9. Updated FO3 Collision Meshes, addition to main file and updated BetterBoozeFix
  10. Updated Museum of History Expanded, updated main file plus new optional file
  11. Removed Mator Smash for now since the recent development and updates do not include FO3/FNV

September 2, 2017

• 1. Added Semi-transparent Door Glass, makes the windows in doors semi-transparent

August 7, 2017

• 1. Updated version for Collision Meshes

July 12, 2017

• 1. Revised Pre-Installation Checklist, added a stronger warning against using game overlay programs.
  2. Updated xEdit download location since the most recent version of xEdit is now always available in the FO3 Nexus site.

July 1, 2017

• 1. Added DCRWAV-FWE Patch, new patch created by a STEP FO3 forum user

June 5, 2007

• 1. Added new subsection Compatibility Patches for the CPD Guide for patches related to this guide; a pointer to updated patches is also provided
  2. Updated Run LOOT with pointer to an updated LOOT userlist
  3. Expanded Merging Plugins

June 2, 2017

• 1. Added Armor Repair Kits, port of the FNV mod to FO3
  2. Added Megaton Clinic Reorganized remodelled clinic
  3. Added National Guard Armory Refurb, armory overhaul with small expansion
  4. Added Museum of History Expanded, small expansion of the Underworld
  5. Added FNV EVE Grenade And Mine Explosion, changes the grenade and frag mine visual effects to those in EVE
  6. Updated installation instructions for Auto axe Invisibility bug fix
  7. Updated installation instructions for Fallout Food Package Retexture Compilation, removed unneeded plugin

May 29, 2017

• 1. Removed Kentbury Way, incorporated into Another Interior Mod
  2. Added Another Interior Mod, adds several new locations and includes Kentbury Way
  3. Added Glowing muck pools, adds some glow to radioactive pools
  4. Added Hi-Res Harold, higher res version of Harold
  5. Added Auto axe Invisibility bug fix, changes meshes for auto axe (vs. those in U3FP)
  6. Added DCworld21 - Monticello Park, adds cut space near Mason district
  7. Revised UHQ Terrain Overhaul; no longer available on Nexus, left in guide for those who already have it
  8. Updated FOSE to include a reference to the Gamerpoets tutorial video on FOSE

May 1, 2017

• 1. Updated version for UF3P - Exotic Caravans; Project Beauty compatibility now integrated
  2. Updated version for Free Commander XE
  3. Updated installation instructions for WeaponModKits - FWE Talon Loot Crash Fix and Enclave Loot Crash Fix to eliminate a potential problem with LOOT sorting
  4. Added mr Handy Retexture

February 2, 2017

• 1. Updated Creating a Bashed Patch for better clarity and to correct an error
  2. Added Merge Plugins placeholder section, to be expanded soon
  3. Updated version for A World Of Pain for Fallout 3 AWOP4FO3
  4. Updated User Recommended Mods

January 11, 2017

• 1. Updated version for xEdit
  2. Updated version for Collision Meshes
  3. Updated version for UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
  4. Updated INI Tweaks to use BethINI

January 4,2017

• 1. Added alternate download source and instructions for DarnUI.

November 6, 2016

• 1. Updated version for New Vegas Anti-Crash, now fixes crashes from Windows 10 Anniversary Update and graphics card driver updates
  2. Added Cherry Bomb HD retexture and remodel, higher resolution cherry bomb

October 14, 2016

• 1. Added Intro Street Bus and Dupont Alignment fixes inconsistent alignments
  2. Added DC Moods, improved wasteland lighting and sky
  3. Added Point Lookout Reborn, adds locations and details to Point Lookout
  4. Added Boulevard of Broken Dreams, adds 4 vendors to Pilgrims Landing
  5. Added Headwraps Galore, adds headwraps to Raider inventory
  6. Added Realistic Radiation Suits FO3, changes radiation protection as suit condition decreases
  7. Updated installation instructions for The Wasteland Patch Collection to add additional patches
  8. Updated Texture Optimization recommendations and description
  9. Updated User Recommended Mods, added some additional user recommended mods
  10. Updated Troubleshooting, added some Windows 10 problems

September 5, 2016

• 1. Updated notes for Ties that Bind - a narrative companion mod; it disables the FWE Alternate Start

August 24, 2016

• 1. Updated installation instructions for Exeter Type 3 Armor Fix, added missing mods to list of requirements
  2. Updated Using Fallout New Vegas Mods for High Resolution Clutter, etc., with additional recommendations for installing Ojo Bueno Texture Pack for FNV
  3. Updated installation instructions for Enhanced Blood Textures v2_22b to provide a recommended option
  4. Updated installation instructions for DIMONIZED TYPE3 female body, added missing clothing file
  5. Updated User Recommended Mods, added some intial user recommended mods

August 19, 2016

• 1. Updated notes for xEdit, additional documentation references added
  2. Updated Using Fallout New Vegas Mods for High Resolution Clutter, etc., replaced Ojo Bueno Objects V1 with the updated version, Ojo Bueno Texture Pack for FNV

August 17, 2016

• 1. Added Anchorage Holotapes
  2. Updated version for LOOT
  3. Updated version for Free Commander XE
  4. Updated version for xEdit
  5. Updated installation instructions for Dynamic Weather; corrected error
  6. Updated notes for Exeter Type 3 Armor Fix to list the Exeter plugins that can be disabled when this fix is used
  7. Updated version and installation instructions for Broken Steel Retexture
  8. Updated version and installation instructions for Point Lookout Retexture
  9. Updated comments in the initial part of the guide on using Fast Travel or COC to mention that the primary potential issue is starting or ending in an interior space.
  10. Removed FWE Talon Loot Crash Fix; WeaponModKits - FWE Talon Loot Crash Fix and Enclave Loot Crash Fix includes this fix
  11. Updated installation instructions for WeaponModKits - FWE Talon Loot Crash Fix and Enclave Loot Crash Fix to download the proper file

July 2, 2016

• 1. Reorganized the Do You Feel Lucky? section on weapon mods for better clarity
  2. Updated download site, installation instructions and notes for 20th Century Weapons since the Game Front site is no longer available.

June 12, 2016

• 1. Updated version for LOOT
  2. Updated version and installation instructions for Wrye Flash
  3. Updated installation instructions for Fallout Mod Manager - FOMM - Fork; this utility is only needed for Windows XP systems

June 6, 2016

• 1. Updated installation instructions for Better High Detail map and Icons, 1.3.x versions of MO handle the fomod properly
  2. Added Gilbert Science Sets, better quality replacer
  3. Added HK G3 (FWE-IronSights compatible), FWE and RH_Ironsights compatible HK3
  4. Added Bau Pet Supplies, new store in DC with pet supplies
  5. Added WeaponModKits - FWE Talon Loot Crash Fix and Enclave Loot Crash Fix, provides a fix for an Enclave soldier problem along with FWE Talon Loot Crash Fix
  6. Added OneTweak for FO3 as an optional mod for use when an ENB isn't used
  7. Added Brisa Almodovar, companion mod
  8. Added Ties that Bind - a narrative companion mod, narrative companion mod
  9. Small update to Creating a Bashed Patch on selecting initials for sorting
  10. Added an experimental Exeter Type 3 Armor Fix plugin to distribute Exeter clothing to NPCs and vendors
  11. Updated Known Plugin Issues for VATS tracer issues
  12. Notes updated in Marts Mutant Mod - RC 62 to mention that the merged version doesn't need the additional plugins

March 31, 2016

• 1. Updated version for UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
  2. Added a Add Bash Tags section with material moved and updated from the Creating a Bashed Patch section.
  3. Updated the ENB Series section with Audley's comments on ENB and AA

March 22, 2016

• 1. Updated the Creating a Bashed Patch section

March 13, 2016

• 1. Added TES5EditScripts; useful scripts for xEdit, one of which is needed for the Generate Tags for Wrye Bash script

March 11, 2016

• 1. Updated Creating a Bashed Patch section with comments on using a script to generate the bash tags

March 9, 2016

• 1. Updated installation instructions for Fallout 3 Redesigned - Formerly Project Beauty HD to use the merged plugin and to eliminate the unneeded compatibility plugins.
  2. Added new Problems Using Game Support Applications from Video Card Vendors subsection to the Troubleshooting section
  3. Added new Screen is Washed Out and Bright subsection to the Troubleshooting section

March 5, 2016

• 1. Added new LOOT Sorting & Patches section with comments on using LOOT during installation of mods.
  2. Updated installation optional instructions for Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision
  3. Updated installation instructions for ENBoost
  4. Updated installation instructions for xEdit to use the more recent FO4 url as the primary download url

March 4, 2016

• 1. Updated version in Fallout 3 INI Tweak Guide for fINIp 3 (Fallout INI Project 3) ; fixes error in Fallout.ini, don't forget to update Fallout.ini in MO profiles with the changes

February 27, 2016

• 1. Updated version for Descriptive Icons for Fallout 3
  2. Added Extended Save Manager; alternate autosave mod
  3. Removed optional tag, moved position in guide, and updated Notes for Millenia Assaultrifle Replacers RH WMK Patch
  4. Removed optional tag, moved position in guide, and updated Notes for AK-47 replacer; used with above mod
  5. Moved Fallout 3 Radio Stutter Fix to Troubleshooting section and expanded information to include Windows 10 issues
  6. More update to the Pre-Installation Checklist and the INI Tweaks sections for Windows 10 based on comments from mcshame

February 9, 2016

• 1. Added Merge Plugins; standalone version of Mator's merge plugins utility
  2. Removed Merge Plugins xEdit Script; replaced by Merge Plugins
  3. Added Generate Tags for Wrye Bash, xEdit script to generate bash tags
  4. Added Mator Smash, experimental utility to merge plugins while resolving conflicts

January 27, 2016

• 1. Changed name of FO3 Pack mod to Collision Meshes and changed the installation order so it is installed after meshes from some other mods. The updated and expanded mod is now on Nexus.
  2. Updated installation instructions for T3TForFWE to include some additions for a manual compatibility patch
  3. Added Puce Moose Quest Mods - FWE; provides new plugins for the Puce Moose quest mods that are balanced with FWE food and drink properties.
  4. Updated installation instructions for A Note Easily Missed
  5. Updated installation instructions for An Evening With Mister Manchester
  6. Updated installation instructions for To sleep - perchance to dream
  7. Updated installation instructions for In the Shadow of the Swamp
  8. Updated installation instructions for The Mantis Imperative

January 16, 2016

• 1. Added MTC BigTownMissingRobots Fix; fix not yet in UO3FP
  2. Added Brahmin Dairy Products - FWE; Brahmin Dairy Products rebalanced for use with FWE
  3. Removed [Brahmin Dairy Products; replaced by Brahmin Dairy Products - FWE
  4. Updated Notes for BornAgain FO3 T51b Winterized PA Fix; added note that the fix isn't needed if Winterized DX is used.
  5. Updated Notes for Marts Mutant Mod - RC 62; added recommendation that this mod be used

January 13, 2016

• 1. Updated installation instructions for ENBoost to avoid a potential key binding conflict
  2. Updated version for UF3P - Exotic Caravans
  3. Updated Notes for More Perks; Early Training perk doesn't seem to work
  4. Updated Notes for FWE - FO3 Wanderers Edition to note that the FWE configuration menus are not available at the very beginning of the game.
  5. Updated Notes for MGs Neat Clutter to discuss which texture mods should overwrite others
  6. Added BornAgain FO3 T51b Winterized PA Fix
  7. Added HR Armored Vault 101 Jumpsuit; higher resolution vault 101 clothing
  8. Added Ultimate resolution landscape LODs and generator tes4ll; provides more landscape LOD meshes and textures in addition to the static ones provided by TES3LODGen
  9. Added new section for Known Plugin Issues

January 6, 2016

• 1. Updated notes for Powered Power Armor
  2. Updated the Pre-Installation Checklist and the INI Tweaks sections for Windows 10 based on comments from DanielCoffey

December 30, 2015

• 1. Updated installation instructions for DCInteriors A Room With A View to provide a fix for the incompatibility with FWE
  2. Updated Notes for RH_IronSights - FOSE; RH_FWE_Bridge.esp is needed and was incorrectly shown as moving to Optional ESPs.
  3. Updated installation instructions for The Wasteland Patch Collection to reduce the confusion caused by plugins that are listed as masters that are not actually masters.
  4. Updated Cleaning Mod Plugins to note that LOOT cleaning information isn't always correct
  5. Updated installation instructions for DarnUI Support for FWE to add some optional code that eliminates the greyed out Live! menu item.
  6. Updated Notes for Better High Detail map and Icons to cover some user problems
  7. Updated installation instructions for Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision, move an additional plugin to Optional ESPs
  8. Updated Pre-Installation Checklist to add user comments on Windows 10 problems

December 1, 2015

• 1. Updated instructions for The Wasteland Patch Collection; added installation details for the patches

November 22, 2015

• 1. Updated version for FO3 Pack
  2. Updated instructions for RobCo Certified

November 15, 2015

• 1. Updated version for UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
  2. Updated version for FO3Edit
  3. Updated version for FO3LODGen
  4. Updated version for LOOT
  5. Updated version for Mod Organizer
  6. Updated version for UF3P - Exotic Caravans
  7. Updated version for The Wasteland Patch Collection
  8. Updated instructions for Big Town Overhaul; the mod is now optional because of the navmesh and other problems it introduces.
  9. Updated isntallation instructions for 20th Century Weapons based on some analysis by Deadmano
  10. Updated isntallation instructions for CRL9000 Sound Modification V046 - DLC Edition; based on recommendations from Deadmano hide some of the sound folders
  11. Updated isntallation instructions for Improved Sound FX; based on recommendations from Deadmano hide some of the sound folders
  12. Updated isntallation instructions for Home brewed sound pack; based on recommendations from Deadmano to make some changes to the sound folders

October 21, 2015

• 1. Updated version for UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
  2. Updated instructions for The Crimson Caravan v1_3 to include thommaal's solution to a conflict between a quest in this mod and Big Town Overhaul

October 16, 2015

• 1. Updated instructions for Clean the Bethesda ESMs

September 25, 2015

• 1. Added two Fallout NV mods, (Neglected Clutters and Holodisk ( Holotape ) - Retex), to Using Fallout New Vegas Mods for High Resolution Clutter, etc.

September 23, 2015

• 1. Updated version for Rivet City Realignment
  2. Updated instructions for Georgetown Expansion
  3. Updated instructions for Dynamic Weather
  4. Updated instructions for Wasteland clothing Hires retexture, added list of textures and meshes to remove based on input from Gazda
  5. Updated instructions for MGs Neat Clutter, added list of textures to remove based on input from Gazda
  6. Updated instructions for Robots HD Retexture, added list of textures to remove based on input from Gazda
  7. Updated instructions for Retextured Clutter Collection, changed installation order to make it prior to the NMC mod, added list of textures to remove based on input from Gazda
  8. Updated instructions for Better Clutter and Furniture Pack, added list of textures to remove based on input from Gazda

September 21, 2015

• 1. Added fINIp 3 (Fallout INI Project 3), installs proper Fallout INI files
  2. Updated Fallout3_INIs based on adding fINIp 3

September 20, 2015

• 1. Updated version for The Wasteland Patch Collection
  2. Updated version for Complete Vault Girl Interface Descriptive Icons For Fallout 3
  3. Updated version for Descriptive Icons for Fallout 3
  4. Removed Crowded Cities v2; replaced with next mod
  5. Added Crowded Cities Redux, fixed version of Crowded Cities
  6. Added Georgetown Expansion, additional quest mod

September 13, 2015

• 1. Updated version for Collision Meshes FO3 Pack
  2. Updated version for The Wasteland Patch Collection

September 7, 2015

• 1. Added Collision Meshes FO3 Pack, initial FO3 version of integrated, improved collision meshes
  2. Updated version for The Wasteland Patch Collection
  3. Updated version for Fallout Character Overhaul - NPC Edits GOTY
  4. Updated notes for ENBoost with comment on problems with the FixTransparencyBugs INI parameter
  5. Added new subsection Mod Changes to Support MMM, list of mods needing changes when MMM is used
  6. Removed Essentials Retex; textures aren't as good as those in other mods in the guide
  7. Removed Tweaked Automat; automat01.nif is causing a CTD near Arlington Library

September 2, 2015

• 1. Added comments on use of administrative privilege for utility mods
  2. Added comments on use of MO to manage archives (in the Archives tab)
  3. Expanded the Potential Quest and Location Mod Additions section by adding quests and separating the quests into Large quests and Small quests

August 29, 2015

• 1. Added Zeta Turret and Drone Karma Fix for those using MMM
  2. Added The Wastland Patch Collection, restores UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch and FWE - FO3 Wanderers Edition sub-records not included in Descriptive Icons for Fallout 3
  3. Added Riverside Cafe - The Silver Swan, small cafe on the Potomac across from Dukov's place
  4. Updated Creating a Bashed Patch to add a comment on NoMerge plugins (copied from the Fallout NV guide)

August 28, 2015

• 1. Updated version for Existence 2_0 - Robot Radio, removes undeleted navmesh and makes various improvements
  2. Updated version for CONELRAD 640-1240 - Civil Defense Radio
  3. Updated version for Flora Overhaul, new version of Forested edition (only change)
  4. Updated version for Descriptive Icons for Fallout 3
  5. Updated version for WEP Uniques FWE
  6. Updated version for UF3P - Exotic Caravans
  7. Updated version for UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
  8. Updated version for FalloutLauncher Replacer for Steam
  9. Removed Caravan Merchants Heal After Combat, now included in UF3P - Exotic Caravans
  10. Removed Alien Captive Recorded Log 12 Fix, included in UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
  11. Removed Paladin Hoss - Initiate Pek Fix, included in UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
  12. Added Complete Vault Girl Interface, optional replacement of some Vault Boy references with a Vault Girl
  13. Added Complete Vault Girl Interface Descriptive Icons For Fallout 3, optional replacement of some Vault Boy references with a Vault Girl
  14. Added Fallout Character Overhaul - Races; experimental FO3 version of FCO
  15. Added Fallout Character Overhaul - NPC Edits GOTY; experimental FO3 version of NPCs from FCO
  16. Updated installation instructions for RH_IronSights - FOSE, a file had been left out of the instructions
  17. Updated instructions for Setting up Mod Organizer; fixed argument line for using TEs5Edit as FO3LODGen
  18. Updated instructions for Rockopolis Rebuilt to remove additional comment on cleaning
  19. Updated instructions for BSAs and Mod Organizer; Mod Organizer 1.3.x removes the previous limitations
  20. Updated notes for FWE - FO3 Wanderers Edition to cover why it is a core mod in the guide
  21. Updated notes for Creating a Bashed Patch to add comments on sorting masters
  22. Updated notes for Enhanced Weather to discuss performanc problems with rain
  23. Updated notes for Marts Mutant Mod - RC 62 to discuss configuring this mod to improve the game without making the game much too difficult

July 22, 2015

• 1. Updated version for Mod Organizer, as well as the notes about MO
  2. Updated version for LOOT
  3. Updated version for ENBoost

July 21, 2015

• 1. Updated installation instructions for CONELRAD 640-1240 - Civil Defense Radio; quest reset needed if updating version
  2. Updated installation instructions for Proper Power Armor Footsteps since they were incomplete
  3. Updated installation instructions for Tweaked Intercom for better clarity
  4. Updated notes section for most of the Lord Inquisitor tweaked mods to indicate they only add meshes.

July 20, 2015

• 1. Updated version for CONELRAD 640-1240 - Civil Defense Radio
  2. Updated version for Paradox Ignition presents Marts Mutant Mod Merged
  3. Updated version for UF3P - Exotic Caravans
  4. Updated installation instructions for Bornagain FO3 T51b, 4K version needs to be installed first
  5. Updated installation instructions for MZ Samurai and combat female armor replacers, Optional file not needed

July 14, 2015

• 1. The Vanilla Weapons subsection was moved to be after EVE - Energy Visual Enhancements to get the correct texture replacements
  2. Updated installation instructions for 20th Century Weapons Reborn eXCaliberized with additional patches to include the RH_Ironsights patch
  3. Updated installation instructions for Hi-Res Weapons and Ammo Textures to remove an unnecessary plugin
  4. Updated installation instructions for Breezes FO3 Males to remove an unnecessary plugin
  5. Updated installation instructions for DCInteriors Project to add the MMM patch
  6. Updated installation instructions for Metro Carriage Interiors; changed a folder name to correct name (Water)
  7. Updated installation instructions for UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch to remove a potential CTD in Vernon Square
  8. Updated notes for RobCo Certified for a fix to the quiet equip/equip sounds added by this mod

July 4, 2015

• 1. Added UF3P - Exotic Caravans, more protection for trader caravans
  2. Updated installation instructions for Marts Mutant Mod - RC 62, remove the tougher traders plugin
  3. Updated installation instructions for Descriptive Icons for Fallout 3, updated plugin
  4. Updated Creating a Bashed Patch to add an additional tweak setting and also more details about bash tags
  5. Updated Run LOOT; an updated userlist.yaml is available.
  6. Removed US Assault Rifle Retexture, included in Weapon Enhancement Pack

July 1, 2015

• 1. Added FWE Alien Work Bench Fix
  2. Added Potomac Steamworks, restores cut content plus some additions
  3. Added Chrysalis billboard, better quality texture
  4. Added Schematics, higher resolution plus 7 different variants of schematics
  5. Added Tiny Marie Retexture for The Pitt, higher res baby
  6. Updated Potential Quest and Location Mod Additions, added more potential mods; hopefully users will try and review some of these

June 28, 2015

• 1. Added Mothership Zeta Crew, popular quest mod
  2. Updated installation instructions for To sleep - perchance to dream with another alternative for the tree diameter problem
  3. Updated installation instructions for Flora Overhaul; removed warning about cleaning

June 25, 2015

• 1. Added Weathered Bobblehead Case, weathered bobblehead case
  2. Added Bobbleheads Retextured, weathered bobbleheads
  3. Added Alien Captive Recorded Log 12 Fix
  4. Updated version for Fallout Food Package Retexture Compilation
  5. Updated installation instructions for NMCs_Texture_Pack_for_FO3, added optional file
  6. Updated instructions for C93 - Distant LOD Rock Fix for NMCs Texture Pack; not needed if FO3LODGen is used
  7. Added a new section for User Recommended Mods, initial mods will be added shortly

June 19,2015

• 1. Added FalloutLauncher Replacer for Steam which allows Steam to be used with Mod Organizer.
  2. Updated Steam Overlays not available in Fallout 3 for use of the new extender mentioned above.
  3. Updated installation instructions for Acoraito HD Textures Pack
  4. Updated version for ENB
  5. Added Free Commander XE utility program
  6. Added Free Commander XE in Setting up Mod Organizer
  7. Updated installation instructions for Adjustable HUD - aHUD to allow this mod to be activated and deactivated without causing UI errors
  8. Updated installation instructions for JIP Realistic Weapon Overheating to allow this mod to be activated and deactivated without causing UI errors
  9. Updated notes for DarnUI Support for FWE to mention that deactivating this mod causes UI errors when using this guide and UIO
  10. Updated notes for UIO - UI Organizer
  11. Moved the Poosh section so meshes from weapon and armor mods have higher priority
  12. Updated installation instructions for Precision Collision - Clutter to hide an additional texture
  13. Updated installation instructions for 20th Century Wpns -Plus- Reborn for FWE 603 ..; none of the plugins from this mod are needed since 20th Century Weapons Reborn eXCaliberized with additional patches was added

June 10, 2015

• 1. Added WEP Uniques FWE, FWE patches for the Weapon Enhancement Project weapons
  2. Added Paladin Hoss - Initiate Pek Fix
  3. Added Feral Ghouls - Biohazard - Fallout 3 Edition, higher res retexture of ghouls from 2 DLCs
  4. Added Dust Mote and Fluid Drip Effects HD
  5. Added Fallout Food Package Retexture Compilation, High res retextures
  6. Added Acoraito HD Textures Pack, High res retextures
  7. Added Brahmin Variant Redux - Fallout 3, brahmin variations
  8. Added IMPACT, adds weapon projectile sound and visual impact effects when the projectile hits an object
  9. Modified instructions for Better High Detail map and Icons with some alternate instructions for moving the map that wokss better for some users

June 1, 2015

• 1. Added Germantown Sign Texture, higher resolution texture for this sign
  2. Added FWE Talon Loot Crash Fix
  3. Added 20th Century Weapons Reborn eXCaliberized with additional patches, provides updated and additional balance updates for the 20th century weapons and adds back some cut weapons
  4. Modified instructions for 20th Century Wpns -Plus- Reborn for FWE 603 ..., removed the use of several plugins that are not needed based on the above mod

May 30, 2015

• 1. Added FO3LODGen; tool to generate new object LOD including new textures and mod added objects.
  2. Added FO3LODGen to the tools with additional setup instructions in the Setting up Mod Organizer section
  3. Added a Generating LOD with FO3LODGen subsection in the Post Installation Checklist section

May 25, 2015

• 1. Added HD Mist, higher resolution mist

May 23, 2015May 23, 2015

• 1. Added Weapon Enhancement Pack; large set of high resolution replacement textures for vanilla ordinary and unique weapons
  2. Removed .32 Pistol Hi-Res Retexture, included in Weapon Enhancement Pack
  3. Removed Chinese Assault Rifle Hi-Res Retexture, included in Weapon Enhancement Pack
  4. Removed Replace textures for the original Railway Rifle, included in Weapon Enhancement Pack
  5. Added FWE Iron sights 8 Included for 2 additional RH_Ironsights compatible meshes for FWE weapons
  6. Added Shishkebab retexture; higher resolution textures than those from MG's Neat Clutter
  7. Added K9 Breeds - Random dog breeds for Fallout 3, randomises appearance of dogs
  8. Added Its a Dogs World - Dog Texture Overhaul; higher resolution dog texture
  9. Updated Wrye Flash to version 31.2
  10. Updated LOOT to version 0.7
  11. Modified instructions for Rockopolis Rebuilt; a cleaning warning was added for a possible problem
  12. Some additional cases were added to the Troubleshooting section

May 12, 2015

• 1. Updated Paradox Ignition presents Marts Mutant Mod Merged, version 1.2 now available
  2. Modified installation instructions for Marts Mutant Mod - RC 62 for better clarity
  3. Modified installation instructions for Blackened for better clarity

May 8, 2015

• 1. small changes in several installation instructions and guide text were added to correct small errors or for better clarity
  2. Removed krzymar HI-RES Moon, moon mod added below is better
  3. Added Size Variable HD Moon Cycle Textures, moon size in the sky varies throughout the month
  4. Added EMODs_Nightsky_Version2, higher resolution night sky textures
  5. Added no more dots removes quest dots to target location on Pipboy map
  6. Modified installation instructions for Better High Detail map and Icons to improve clarity

May 7, 2015

• 1. Added Replace textures for the original Railway Rifle, HD replacement textures for the Railway rifle
  2. Added Detailed Collisions, improved meshes for static items to reduce collisions
  3. Modified installation instructions for Precision Collision - Clutter, removing some meshes that are not needed
  4. Modified installation instructions for 20th Century Wpns -Plus- Reborn for FWE 603 ... to hide a folder that would otherwise cause overwrite of one of the files from the Railway rifle texture replacement mod.

May 3, 2015

• 1. Added Fallout 3 INI Tweaks, moved the INI Tweaks to a new subguide with more details

May 2, 2015

• 1. Pre-Installation Checklist updated to include additional display and video card configuration information
  2. Added Male Body Replacer subsection with a short discussion on the two alternate male body replacers and the problems that have been noted with them.
  3. Installation instruction for Weapon Mod Kits changed to eliminate the optional ugly AA-12 shotgun.
  4. Added Breezes FO3 Males as an alternate male body replacer
  5. Added Breezes FO3 Males Optional Clothing
  6. Modified Marts Mutant Mod - RC 62, added change when Breezes's male body replacer is used
  7. Updated Fixes for Crimson Caravan v1_3, new version with new installation instructions
  8. Modified installation instructions for The Crimson Caravan v1_3

April 22, 2015

• 1. Added Enclave Power Armors Retextured
  2. Updated version of Descriptive Icons for Fallout 3
  3. Removed Pipboy Item Descriptions Mod , DIFF provides this capability
  4. Removed Fallout 3 Item Descriptions, DIFF provides this capability
  5. Removed Fallout 3 DLC Item Descriptions, DIFF provides this capability

April 17, 2015

• 1. Added Hi-Res Plasma Rifle Retexture; more high res retextures of vanilla weapons
  2. Added Gauss Rifle Hi-Res Retexture

April 15, 2015

• 1. Updated version of Plasma Rifles Awesomefied
  2. Added US Assault Rifle Retexture
  3. Added .32 Pistol Hi-Res Retexture
  4. Added Chinese Assault Rifle Hi-Res Retexture
  5. Added Laser Rifle Hi-Res Retexture
  6. Added Hi-Res Laser Pistol Retexture

April 7, 2015

• 1. Added Millenia Assaultrifle Replacers RH WMK Patch that patches the Millenia AK47 to be compatible with RH_Ironsights and WMK.
  2. Added Descriptive Icons for Fallout 3, provides a very large set of icons with text for FO3 items for the Pipboy.

March 27, 2015

• 1. Added Patches List to simplify selecting among some of the optional patch files mentioned in the guide

February 25, 2015

• 1. Added Personal Achievements Log as an optional mod
  2. Added FAWKES Re-texture HiRes; higher resolution Fawkes NPC/clothing
  3. Expanded installation instructions for Fallout 3 Hirezd
  4. added an additional Fallout New Vegas mod for Nuka Cola caps in Using Fallout New Vegas Mods for High Resolution Clutter, etc.
  5. Updated version for Wrye Flash

February 19, 2015

• 1. Removed Dialogue Tweaks ; it causes bugs in some main vanilla quests
  2. Updated instructions for Better clutter and furniture pack to hide some corrupted textures in the mod

February 15, 2015

• 1. Updated installation instructions for RH_IronSights - FOSE to remove the use of the RH_Ironsights to EVE Bridge patch
  2. Updated installation instructions for 20th Century Weapons to add an alternate download site
  3. Updated installation instructions for Blackened to use the new optional RH_Ironsights patch
  4. The userlist.yaml file mentioned in the Run LOOT section was updated

February 10, 2015

• 1. Removed Optimization and BugsFix until there is some indication that the textures taken from NMCs_Texture_Pack_for_FO3 are used with the author's permission

January 30, 2015

• 1. Added Auto Gates; adds automatic gates for multiple sites
  2. Added Baileys Crossing Metro Opened; allows using Metro entrance to get to Operation Anchorage starting site
  3. Added Museum Halls of Today; adds 4 interior cells to Museum of Technology
  4. Revised installation instructions for FO3 Item Descriptions to fix packaging problem

January 29. 2015

• 1. Added Canterbury Commons Interiors; adds 3 interiors and NPCs to Canterbury Commons
  2. Added DCInteriors A Room With A View; adds player home in Rivet City with great views

January 28, 2015

• 1. Added Optimization and BugsFix; replaces some of the NMCs_Texture_Pack_for_FO3 textures with improved versions

January 29. 2015

• 1. Added Canterbury Commons Interiors; adds 3 interiors and NPCs to Canterbury Commons
  2. Added DCInteriors A Room With A View' adds player home in Rivet City with great views

January 28, 2015

• 1. Added Optimization and BugsFix; replaces some of the NMCs_Texture_Pack_for_FO3 textures with improved versions

January 24, 2015

• 1. Expanded the Revised BSAs and Mod Organizer section comments on extracting mod BSAs
  2. Expanded Pre-Installation Checklist to include instructions for German no gore version of FO3
  3. Small addition to Puce Moose Quest Mods section on when to install mods
  4. Added pointer in LOOT section to a LOOT userlist for use with this guide
  5. Added Millenia's weapons for FWE; balances the Millenia weapons with FWE weapon stats
  6. Added Better Balanced Backpacks; adds new backpacks with stats compatible with FWE weight settings
  7. updated version number of Mod Organizer
  8. Removed Creature Companion Fixes since it seems to be fully incorporated in the most recent UUFO3P.

January 21, 2015

• 1. Added Tweaked Automat higher resolution meshes and textures
  2. Added Tweaked Cashregister higher resolution meshes and textures
  3. Added Tweaked Chems Replacer higher resolution meshes and textures
  4. Added Tweaked Coffee Maker higher resolution meshes and textures
  5. Added Tweaked Generator higher resolution meshes and textures
  6. Added Tweaked Intercom higher resolution meshes and textures
  7. Added Tweaked Powerfist higher resolution meshes and textures
  8. Added Tweaked Wrench higher resolution meshes and textures
  9. Added New Toys - Cars higher resolution meshes and textures
  10. Updated version number for Wrye Flash
  11. Added Instructions for optimizing Fallout mods to Fallout DDSopt Quick-start guide
  12. Added initial list of recommended Fallout 3 mods for optimization to Fallout DDSopt Quick-start guide
  13. Added new indicator for mods that get noticeable benefit from DDSopt optimization
  14. Added recommendations for making multiple MO profiles during installation to aid in later debugging

January 20, 2015

• 1. Expanded installation instructions for 20th Century Weapons for better clarity
  2. Expanded installation instructions for Fallout 3 Redesigned - Formerly Project Beauty HD for better clarity
  3. Revised installation instructions for 20th Century Wpns -Plus- Reborn for FWE 603 ...
  4. Expanded information on ENB options and provided pointers to ENB information on the STEP site.
  5. Added pointers to the pages with Configuration and Hotkey information to FWE - FO3 Wanderers Edition ; this will later be done for other mods.
  6. Added J3Xified Driveable Motorcycle as an alternative to Fast Travel

January 17, 2015

• 1. Changed installation instructions for An Evening With Mister Manchester; recommendation for installing "FasterMorePowerfulMines.esp" was eliminated since the plugin interferes with several compatibility patches.
  2. Updated the Texture Optimization section to discuss using the improved version 2.8 batch files for optimizing the vanilla Fallout 3 textures.
  3. Separated the weapons mods by Millenia into a separate subsection named Millenia's Weapons.
  4. Revised the instructions for RH_IronSights - FOSE to add instructions to allow the 10mm pistol to use replacer textures.
  5. Updated installation instructions for Robots HD Retexture to list specific textures to be hidden if EVE is used.
  6. Updated BSAs and Mod Organizer to add some specific recommendations on which BSAs to leave as unextracted.

January 14, 2015

• 1. Added Kentbury Way; adds interiors to six houses
  2. Added Operation Anchorage Retexture
  3. Added Broken Steel Retexture
  4. Added The Pitt Retexture
  5. Added Point Lookout Retexture
  6. Added Mothership Zeta Retexture
  7. Added Robots HD Retexture
  8. Changed installation order of Robot Revolution HD - Protectron

January 12, 2015

• 1. Added a note to The Mantis Imperative about not removing UDR records from the The Mantis Imperative - Mantis.esp when cleaning the plugin with FO3Edit.

January 10, 2015

• 1. Updated the version of Mod Organizer to 1.2.17 and modified the notes about the problems with handling fomod scripts.
  2. Updated the notes in FWE - FO3 Wanderers Edition since MO is again able to install this mod.
  3. Updated the notes for LOOT and Wrye Flash; Wrye Flash doesn't automatically import bash tags from LOOT. This is expected to be added in the next Wrye Flash update.

• January 9, 2015
  1. Added note to Merge_Plugins xEdit Script about the beta for version 1.8
  2. Added note to the Mod Organizer about the problems with handling fomod scripts in v1.2.16 . At a minimum this affects the installation of FWE - FO3 Wanderers Edition.
  3. Added note to Powered Power Armor about an alternate plugin with a revised script intended to remove a bug.
  4. Added some comments to the Better High Detail map and Icons instructions for a fix when the MO installer doesn't provide the correct Fomod GUI.
  5. Added note to T3TforFWE about alternate plugin
  6. Added Metro Carriage Interiors, adds interiors to some Metro and Monorail cars
  7. Removed Busworld since Metro Carriage Interiors seems to be much more stable than Busworld.
  8. Updated installation instructions for Zealotlees MP5 Pack

• January 8, 2015
  1. Updated the version of Mod Organizer to 1.2.16; this version now includes improved script support for FOMM scripts.
  2. Removed Mod Organizer - Legacy Script Support since it is no longer available; version 1.2.16 of Mod Organizer now includes a similar capability
  3. Added Dragonskin armor for FWE v2014; a more up-to-date FWE compatibility patch for DTO
  4. Modified the installation instructions for T3TForFWE to remove the use of the AntistarDTOForFWE patch for Dragonskin Tactical Armor since this patch is replaced by a more recent alternative (see above).

• January 6, 2015
  1. Changed instructions for Adjustable HUD - aHUD so that the additions it makes to hudtemplates.xml are preserved when UIO - UI Organizer runs. Hopefully when a new version of UIO is released these added instructions won't be needed.
  2. Moved the instructions for potentially creating a merged plugin for Advanced Recon Trap Detection to occur after the instructions for Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision since FO3Edit needs both mods to be installed before creating the merged plugin.
  3. Small update to the What this guide is still lacking section

• December 31, 2014
  1. Updated installation instructions for Dynamic Crosshair, and also moved the installation of a basic crosshair to be right after this mod in the guide.
  2. Added Metro_Map_Replacer as an optional Metro map replacement mod
  3. Added some additional optional mods with Type 3 armor and clothing from Exeter
  4. Added Bornagain fo3 t45d power armor; inadvertently left out

• December 30, 2014
  1. Changed guide to use UIO - UI Organizer vs. Unified HUD for managing the installation of UI mods.
  2. Updated instructions for all mods in the main UI section for use with UIO - UI Organizer.
  3. Updated the version numbers and file descriptions of all the UI mods developed by Gopher since these were modified to make use of UIO - UI Organizer.
  4. Added JIP Companions Command and Control
  5. Added UIO - UI Organizer
  6. Removed Unified HUD Project; replaced by UIO - UI Organizer

December 9, 2014

• 1. Added Radio Active; additional radio mod noted.

• December 7, 2014
  1. Added a note in the Gotta have my tunes! section.
  2. Added Radio Neutron; additional radio mod noted.

• December 6, 2014
  1. Added Mod Organizer - Legacy Script Support; when this is installed FOMM - Fork is no longer needed.
  2. Removed Robco Certfied FIX for Paradox EVE users; a newer version of the patch is available on the EVE - Energy Visuals Enhanced page
  3. Updated instructions for mods that previously needed FOMM - Fork to remove these steps from the instructions
  4. Updated Wrye Flash; version 30.5 now available
  5. Updated instructions for 32 revolver Millenia replacer again to make them clearer.
  6. Updated instructions for 20th Century Weapons again to make them clearer.
  7. Updated instructions for RobCo Certified to fix some errors.
  8. Added a new section Gotta have my tunes! for optional radio station mods
  9. Test versions of fixes for Powered Power Armor and the Adaptive Combat Rifle are available in the forum.

• December 5, 2014
  1. Updated instructions for RobCo Certified for better clarity.
  2. Updated instructions for Big Town Overhaul; revised for clarity
  3. Updated instructions for eXcalibr - ammo eXpansion pack; revised for clarity
  4. Updated instructions for 32 revolver Millenia replacer for better clarity.
  5. Updated instructions for Millenias FO3 Weapons Fixed Iron Sights for better clarity.
  6. Updated instructions for 20th Century Weapons for better clarity.
  7. Updated instructions for EVE - Energy Visual Enhancements; the optional patch when using RobCo Certified was added to the instructions.
  8. Updated instructions for Arlington House Restoration; removed reference to optional file
  9. Updated instructions for Delay DLC; to remove another plugin.
  10. Updated instructions for Crowded Cities v2; instructions to change plugin to an esm were modified
  11. Updated Instructions in the Run LOOT section to recommend using FO3Edit to clean plugins in mods that the guide says need cleaning but LOOT doesn't mention need cleaning; LOOT hasn't added all the cleaning instructions yet.

• November 30, 2014
  1. Updated instructions for Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision for better clarity.
  2. Updated instructions for FWE - FO3 Wanderers Edition; revised for clarity
  3. Updated instructions for Better High Detail map and Icons; revised for clarity
  4. Updated instructions in the Fallout.ini Tweaks section to include an additional tweak recommended when Flora Overhaul is used
  5. Updated Instructions in the Comment on Cleaning Mods with FO3Edit section to include use of LOOT in reporting plugins that need cleaning

• November 2, 2014
  1. Added Millenias FO3 Weapons Fixed Iron Sights, provides Ironsights compatibility for 4 of Millenia's weapon replacers. Note that a custom patch will be needed to get the correct record values for all these weapons (this is true even before this mod is added)
  2. Added RR Expanded, adds immersion and quests to Reilly's Rangers
  3. Updated version for Merge Plugins xEdit Script to version 1.75
  4. Updated version for UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch to version 1.8
  5. Updated version for Paradox Ignition presents More Perks to version 1.2, adds the fan suggested perks from More Perks
  6. Updated instructions for Enhanced Blood Textures v2_22b to get the updated version of the merged plugin from Enhanced Blood Textures Merged which fixes the problem with the plugin being false flagged as an esm.
  7. Updated instructions for Advanced Recon Trap Detection; revised instructions for merging plugins
  8. Updated instructions for Fallout 3 Redesigned - Formerly Project Beauty HD, to include the details of selecting the correct subfolder and plugins to install
  9. Updated instructions for Roberts Male Body; revised instructions to eliminate a problem with white hands on an African character
  10. Updated instructions for BatteriesPlus; revised instructions for better clarity
  11. Updated instructions for Animated Fan; revised instructions to hide the plugin which is unnecessary
  12. Updated instructions for Essentials Retex; revised instructions for clarity to include all three files
  13. Updated instructions for FWE - FO3 Wanderers Edition to remove the names bash tag if MMM is used
  14. Updated instructions for To sleep - perchance to dream; partial incompatibility with Flora Overhaul
  15. Updated instructions for Better Booze, added instructions for repackaging
  16. Instructions for Run LOOT were revised for simpler entry of manual ordering instructions
  17. Test versions of fixes for Powered Power Armor and the Adaptive Combat Rifle are available in the forum.

• October 21, 2014
  1. Updated instructions for Better High Detail map and Icons,
  2. Updated instructions for BatteriesPlus, removed instructions for installing the 9v cell
  3. Updated instructions for Zealotlee Adaptive Combat Rifle Script Bugfix ; the esp should not be hidden
  4. Updated instructions and installation order for CRL9000 Sound Modification V046 - DLC Edition
  5. Updated instructions for Creating a Bashed Patch to include changing the Bash Tags; note that version 30.4 is still recommended.

• October 10, 2014
  1. Updated instructions for Realistic Interior Lighting, to note that only the merged plugin is needed
  2. Updated instructions for Big Town Overhaul, only one file is needed
  3. Updated instructions for Temple of The Union Overhaul, to put the rifle texture in the proper folder
  4. Updated instructions for Better clutter and furniture pack, to put the mod textures in the proper folder
  5. Updated instructions for Vertibird Re-textured, to put the mod textures in the proper folder and to install later (higher priority) so the textures are not overwritten
  6. Updated instructions for Better High Detail map and Icons, Pipboy HUD color needs to be set to white
  7. Updated instructions for Delay DLC, to suggest not installing the plugin for The Pitt as it's unreliable.
  8. Updated instructions for 20th Century Weapons, added comment to remove the xCALIBR plugin since it is provided elsewhere.
  9. Updated instructions for BatteriesPlus, removed instructions for installing the MF cell
  10. Moved Skykappas Water Bottles to install later (higher priority) so the textures are not overwritten
  11. Moved Nuka-Cola Hi-Res Retexture to install later (higher priority) so the textures are not overwritten
  12. Moved Retex_Gore to install later (higher priority) so the textures are not overwritten
  13. Removed Sandbag Retexture since NMC has better textures
  14. Removed Hi-Res Historical Documents since textures are already in the Better Clutter and Furniture Pack
  15. Removed Fallout Character Overhaul - Races since it is currently incompatible with Fallout Redesigned and provides only the new races, so it needs another mod to work with it that makes use of these races. When the NPC changes become available this mod will likely be added back to the guide
  16. Entries specific to this guide for a LOOT userlist.yaml are now provided to augment the LOOT masterlist; see the Run LOOT section.

• October 5, 2014
  1. Updated Mod Organizer, updated to version 1.2.14
  2. Updated instructions for Better High Detail map and Icons, to make it clear the the instructions are based on using the Omnis Pip-Boy mod
  3. Updated instructions for Fallout Stutter Remover, the bHookLightCriticalSections and bReplaceGetTickCount parameters were missing in the ini file instructions

• October 2, 2014
  1. Updated New Vegas Anti-Crash, version 7.2.1 works with Fallout 3
  2. Updated instructions for Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision to make it clear the FWE Update optional file is also installed

• September 30, 2014
  1. Updated Merge Plugins xEdit Script,
  2. Updated Blackened, all plugins using MMM were updated to use the new merged MMM plugin.
  3. Updated instructions for RH_IronSights - FOSE, additional instructions were added to fix the RH_EVE_Bridge plugin.
  4. Removed Canterbury Commons Overhaul, mod does not work properly when it has been cleaned

• September 27, 2014
  1. Added Paradox Ignition presents Marts Mutant Mod Merged, new merged plugin for Marts Mutant Mod.
  2. Added Proper Power Armor Footsteps adds new audio replacer files for power armor footsteps
  3. Updated Paradox Ignition presents More Perks, new update with a single file
  4. Several problems and solutions were added to the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
  5. The Pre-Installation Checklist section of this guide was expanded.

• September 26, 2014
  1. Updated Arlington House Restoration, new version requires a clean save
  2. Updated ENBoost, new version changes the d3d9.dll and some ENB files but not enbseries.ini or enblocal.ini

• September 20, 2014
  1. Added A World Of Pain for Fallout 3 AWOP4FO3, quest mod that adds new locations, enemies, quests
  2. New optional file for Dynamic Weather added that reduces the game's green tint.
  3. Revised ControlPanelMenuSettings with FWE and Powered Power Armor additions
  4. Error in the Blackened patches noted
  5. Additional troubleshooting information added

• September 17, 2014
  1. Added MMMF3 Type3 Raider Texture Fix, changes some female raider textures in MMM
  2. Added Alternate Female Raider Skins for Type3 - TypeV - MMMF3, changes some female raider textures in MMM to dirty or tattooed
  3. Added Vertibird Re-textured, changes Vertibird textures
  4. Revised instructions for Powered Power Armor and the Adaptive Combat Rifle. Fixes will be provided shortly for these.
  5. A LOOT Userlist specific to this guide will be provided shortly to augment the changes in the LOOT masterlist.

• September 14, 2014
  1. Added Zealotlee Adaptive Combat Rifle Script Bugfix, fixes scripting bugs for the ACR, one of the more interesting weapons in FO3
  2. Changed instructions for all the mods related to Zealotlees ACR.
  3. Initial work on a revised compatibility patch for FWE and Zealotlees ACR.

• September 13, 2014
  1. Added Busworld, adds interiors to buses
  2. Added Busworld - Better English Translation
  3. Added Busworld and DCInteriors compatibility patch
  4. Added Rockopolis Rebuilt, small expansion of Rockopolis
  5. Added RobCo Certified,as an optional companion mod
  6. Added KDS Zealotlees ACR with Ironsights, allows Ironsights with ACR
  7. Added KDS Zealotlees MP5 Pack with Ironsights, allows Ironsights with MP5 Pack
  8. Added RobCo Certified Texture, optional textures for RobCo Certified
  9. Added Robco Certfied FIX for Paradox EVE users, updated patch for users of the optional RobCo Certified mod and EVE
  10. Changed instructions for Better High Quality Map and Icons, Fallout 3 Interface Color Changer, Troubleshooting comments
  11. Updated the version number for EVE.
  12. Updated the ControlPanelMenu_Settings file.

• September 11, 2014
  1. Unremoved Creature Companion Fixes, portions of mod were not included in Updated Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
  2. Removed Enhanced Night Sky, included in Enhanced Weather
  3. Added Fallout 3 DLC Item Descriptions
  4. Added Fallout 3 Interface Color Changer
  5. Added Fixes for Crimson Caravan v1_3
  6. Added The Crimson Caravan v1_3
  7. Changed instructions for Enhanced Weather, Puce Moose Quest mods overview, An Evening with Mister Manchester, Pipboy Item Descriptions, Existence 2.0, MMM, krzymar HI-RES Moon, Advanced Recon Trap Detection, and Blackened.
  8. Added note about the Fallout 3 Radio Stutter Fix
  9. Bash tag recommendations removed. LOOT has been incorporating the bash tag recommendations I've created, along with the plugin cleaning results, so the bash tags should be automatically be applied when you use LOOT. In addition, and specific plugins needing cleaning will be noted.
  10. Changed cleaning indicator color to yellow so it is more noticeable

• September 5, 2014
  1. Added Vault 101 Revisited
  2. Added Temple of The Union Overhaul
  3. Added Canterbury Commons Overhaul
  4. Added Washington Monument BoS Outpost

• September 3, 2014
  1. Added Caravan Merchants Heal After Combat
  2. Added Fallout 3 - Enhanced Camera
  3. Updated UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
  4. Updated Fort Independence Redesigned
  5. Updated Retextured Labels - Food - Abraxo - Detergent
  6. Note CASM, some systems have a bug with this mod
  7. Note SVD Dragunov, changed installation instructions
  8. Removed Mesmetron and Enslavement Fixes, included in UUF3P
  9. Removed Protectron Fixes, included in UUF3P
  10. Removed The Pitt Fixes, included in UUF3P
  11. Removed Vault 106 Fixes, included in UUF3P
  12. Removed Tenderizer Fix, included in UUF3P
  13. Removed Creature Companion Fixes - Dogmeat - RL-3 - Fawkes , included in UUF3P
  14. Removed Franklin Metro Raider Bug Fix, included in UUF3P
  15. Removed Sleep in Megatons Common House, included in UUF3P
• Added comment about using High resolution Ojo Bueno and Hectrol Fallout New Vegas mods in Fallout 3
• changed vanilla ESM cleaning instructions

• August 30, 2014
• Added indicator for mods that have plugins in need of cleaning with FO3Edit

• August 28, 2014
  1. Added Mauser C96 replacer, inadvertently left off
  2. Added Franklin Metro Raider Bug Fix.

• August 27, 2014
  1. Added Big Town Overhaul.
  2. Added Fort Independence Redesigned.
  3. Added LOOT.
  4. Removed: BOSS, no longer maintained
  5. Removed: BUM, BOSS is no longer maintained

• August 26, 2014
  1. Added Better Rivet City Church.
  2. Added LiL - An Eye Improvement Mod.
  3. Added Whiter Teeth.
  4. Removed: FireLightFix, included in Updated Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch

• August 25, 2014
  1. Added More Map Markers.
  2. Added Dark_Maggots Chinese Stealth Armor Retexture.
  3. Added Enclave DX.
  4. Added Hellfire DX.
  5. Added Tribal DX.
  6. Added Winterized DX.
  7. Added Tesla Power Armor DX.
  8. Added GNR Enhanced.
  9. Added Wasteland clothing Hires retexture.
  10. Added Centered Overhead 3P Camera.
  11. Added Creature Companion Fixes - Dogmeat - RL-3 - Fawkes.
  12. Added Tenderizer Fix.
  13. Removed: Better Posture , overwritten by Fallout reanimated
  14. Removed: Better HiRes Skill Books , alternate mod has better resolution
  15. Removed: KTs_Centercamera , replaced by better mod
  16. updated Wrye Flash to new Standalone Installer version and simplified installation instructions

• August 23, 2014
  1. Added DIMONIZED TYPE3 female body, for female body textures.
  2. Added Citadel Retextured.
  3. Added UHQ Terrain Overhaul.
  4. Added Vandr HD Creatures.
  5. Added Swampfolk Backwater Retexture.
  6. Added Glowing Ghouls - FO3.
  7. Added Robot Revolution HD - Protectron.
  8. Added Skill Books Hi-Res Retexture.
  9. Added Bear Trap Retextured.
  10. Added Nuka-Cola Hi-Res Retexture.
  11. Added A Useful Metro Map.
  12. Added Sounds From The Wasteland.
  13. Added Fallout 3 - HD Audio Overhaul.
  14. Added Home brewed sound pack.
  15. Added Retex_Gore.
  16. Added Retex_Gorycorpseparts.
  17. Added Retex_Brahmincorpsetrap.
  18. Added Gore No More.
  19. Added Less Blood - Better Decals.
  20. Added Hi-Res Vault Door Panels.
  21. Added HD Smoky Fire and Explosions for FO3.
  22. Added Arlington House Restoration.
  23. Added NPC-Confessor Cromwell has a Break.
  24. added a lot of mods suggested by Brainfever plus some additional ones
  25. added initial bash tag additions, fixed some instructions

• August 20 2014
  1. Added The_Pitt_Fixes.
  2. Added Vault 106 Fixes
  3. New indicators added to denote the approximate resolution of the textures provided in mods.

• August 19, 2014
  1. Added Sleep in Megatons Common House.
  2. Added Mothership Zeta DLC Retextured, higher resolution Zeta mothership.

• August 18, 2014
  1. Added ENBoost. provides additional system memory to Fallout 3 game.