User:Kesta/FO4PersonnalGuide

Game : Fallout 4
Title : Boston Atomic Bomb Yankee
Forum thread : HERE
Author : Kesta

Introduction

This guide is a first-shot at creating a modding guide for fallout 4. Of course, as every modding guide, it'll be down to personal preferences.

In this guide, you'll find some great visuals enhancements and retexture. However, I consider Fallout 4 visuals to be already decent by default, so I'm not aiming at "modding everything" (not like I used to with Skyrim *cough*). Some things just don't need to be improved.
This means that textures and other visuals mods linked here will either be covering some critical aspects where fallout 4 failed to be good-looking, or personals coup de coeur.

As for gameplay changes, this guide will essentially contains mods related to expanding capabilities rather than overhauling existing ones. I haven't played the game enough yet to get bored already, so I don't feel like in-depth gameplay changes or re-balance are needed. This will most likely change in future versions though.

Finally, about overall compatibility : The current number of available mods make it rather easy to track down compatibility issues. Patches will be created specifically for this guide when they're not already available on their respective mod page, so you don't have to worry about it ;)

Have fun, and don't forget to kill some ghouls for me :)

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The beginning

Installing Fallout 4

Head to steam, buy the game if you haven't already, and download. For easier modding support, make sure that Steam is installed OUTSIDE your program files.
Don't use the Beta, it make modding more tricky and very uncomfortable (Beth tried to disable it for the Beta, to avoid mod-related bug report. It make sense, but we don't want that for a modding guide... ^^)

Installing useful programs

If you don't have them already, there is two generic programs very usefull when modding games :

7-zip : This is an archive extractor. It'll allow you to extract archives (.zip, .rar, .7z). Since most mods and other utilities come in this format, it's critical to be able to extract them.

Notepad++ : An advanced text editor. Usefull to edit various configurations files, as its layout, syntax-coloration, and other built-in search functions are by far superior to what your basic notepad can do.

Since we're going to open a lot of .ini files in this guide, it's a good idea to tell windows that you want to automatically open them with Notepad++.
After you'e installed it, right click on any .ini file on your system (if you don't have any yet, just read a bit further, you'll discover them ;) ), select "Open With...", and "Choose default program". There, select Notepad++ and make sure that the "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" check-box is ticked in. Done.

Setting some things up

Make sure you have the latest drivers for your GPU. This is especially true if using an AMD video card, as some of the not-so-outdated-but-a-little-bit drivers will lead to a crash on the FO4 main menu.
AMD users : see here
nVidia users : see here

Once your computer is ready, the first thing to do is to initialize your game once to get all the ini files created.
The nicest way to do it is to download fINIp 4, and run it : fINIp 4

Choose and install a mod manager

Only NMM have been properly updated for Fallout 4. This is in my opinion the best choice until Mod Organizer 2 is more stable and reliable. An other alternative is Wrye Flash, which also have been updated for FO4 support.

Resetting "Download with Manager" for NMM

If you're using Mod Organizer as mod manager for other games, and want to use NMM for now with Fallout4, here is the procedure to re-associate "Download with NMM" buttons on nexus with NMM instead of MO for Fallout 4 only :

Browse through your ModOrganizer install folder and find nxmhandlers.ini. open it with Notepad++

Make it look something like this :

[handlers]
size=2
1\games="oblivion,fallout3,falloutnv,skyrim,other"
1\executable=E:\\Modding Tools\\ModOrganizer\\ModOrganizer.exe
2\games=fallout4
2\executable=E:\\Modding Tools\\Nexus Mod Manager\\NexusClient.exe

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Save and close nxmhandlers.ini, and run nxmhandler.exe located in the same folder. Click "register active", and press "yes" on the prompt. Done. Fallout4 downloads will now be directed towards NMM instead of MO.

Working with NMM

Tinkering loose files

NMM isn't as convenient as MO to customize your installation, especially when you need to adjust loose files.
To access loose files from a specific mod via NMM :

Install the mod so all the files you have to work with are in place.
Disable the mod : it'll avoid glitchy behavior from NMM visualization system.
Open NMM's Mod folder :
Browse to Nexus Mod Manager\Fallout4\Mods\VirtualInstall
Folders here have the same name as the archive they've been installed with, not necessarily the mod's name !
Locate the mod's folder you're looking for
Make whatever you have to do in there
Go back to NMM and activate the mod to use your "adjusted" version.

Conflicting files installation

When two mods try to install the same file (or should I say, in NMM's case, when a mod try to install a file already installed by an other mod), NMM will ask you to choose between the two with this dialogue :

You have 2x 4 options (4 for "YES" and 4 for "NO") :

_ to all
_ to folder
_ to mod
_

Never select "_ to all". This will deprive you from any control on your installation, as the mod will either overwrite/be overridden by any conflicting mods, without you knowing which one.
The "_ to folder" is pretty much the same, except it'll present you with the dialogue again for each different folder (folders being assailable to "category of loose files" here).
"_ to mod" is the option you will usually want to use. It allow you to check exactly with which mods the one you're installing present conflicts, and let you choose for each of them if you want to overwrite it, or let it overwrite the one you're installing.
The simplest "_" option is the most powerful, however it is extremely tedious to use as NMM will present you the dialogue for every conflicting files. This can be thousands of them in the case of large texture overhauls. Plus, if you're still reading this paragraph, this probably means you have no idea what most of the file names represent, so you can't exactly choose ^^

In this guide, conflict-resolution for loose files will be oriented towards the use of the "_ to mod" options.

If you've made a mistake when choosing yes/no, you can simply disable and re-enable the mod, NMM will ask you again for each conflicts which mod should overwrite which one.

Installing FO4Edit

A good thing to do in those obscure time is also to grab a copy of FO4Edit so you can checks the mods you install yourself.
Some early mods have been released with a lot of errors, so checking them with FO4Edit to ensure they aren't to risky for your playthrough and savegame is a good habit.
Read more about this specific issue on the Bethsoft Forum, and if you have access to this section on the Nexus Mod Authors Forum

TOOL

FO4Edit - 3.1.3 - by the xEdit Team

MAIN FILES - FO4Edit 3.1.3 - a4ba437

Installation :

Download manually
Extract the archive in a suitable location. Using a "Modding Tools" or similar folder is strongly advised to keep all your modding utilities together.
Create a shortcut to TESVEdit.exe
Rename your shortcut to FO4Edit (optional)
Edit this shortcut (right-click-> properties) :
- under the "target" field of the shortcut, add the following argument :
```
-fo4 -edit
```
- If using a non-english version of the game : Add also those two arguments :
```
-l:XX -cp:utf-8
```
  Where XX is your language's abbreviation (example : fr for french)
Don't forget that you'll need to use the shortcut instead of the main executable to launch it with the parameters we just set up.

FO4Edit will also allow you to check conflicting records when your whole load order is analyzed. This is how you're supposed to organize priorities in your load order until semi-automated tools such as LOOT implement proper Fallout 4 support. Indications for load order management specific to this guide are given in the Load Order management section.

More informations on how to use FO4Edit can be found on the xEdit guide

Adjusting your settings

You can skip this if you can play on Ultra. If you can't, two things to test before down-grading to much is to

Disable Godrays
Set Shadow Distance to Medium

If you still can't have a nice FPS with it, use a lower setting that match your computer's performance. Some settings having a high quality/performance ratio, and thus should be maxed out :

Anisotropy -> Set it to at least 8x. Performance hit is only noticeable at 16x, but 8x look 1000x time better than 0 or 2x.
Anti-Aliasing -> TAA. There is a small performance hit, but TAA look infinitely better than FXAA (not even talking about no-AA at all).
Texture Quality -> Maximal. Very few differences, but the perfomance hit is close to 0.

Note that there is an issue with Godrays pixelating your character if they aren't set on Ultra. So you either use ultra godrays, or no godrays.
Shadow distance should be left to Medium, as this is handled later in the guide.
An other option for good-quality AA is too use SMAA in combinations with downsampling. Setting this is a bit more complex, so google for it if you want. The main reason for doing so instead of using TAA is to avoid the slight blurriness on edges introduced by TAA.

Further INI tweaking

Go to ...\My Documents\My Games\Fallout4

In Fallout4.ini

Put bInvalidateOlderFiles=1 and blank out sResourceDataDirsFinal in the [Archive] section, so loose files will load through the game. Faster :)

[Archive]
bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
sResourceDataDirsFinal=

In Fallout4Prefs.ini

Make sure iShadowMapResolution is at least 2048. Even if it cost some FPS, 1024 is way too ugly to play. 4096 is the default Ultra setting. You can raise it to 8192 if you've got an ultra-powerful computer.

[Display]
iShadowMapResolution=4096

Put bEnableFileSelection=1 in the [Launcher] section, so you'll be able to use plugin-based mods.

[Launcher]
bEnableFileSelection=1

{{{title}}}

{{{text}}}

External sources :

A lot of decent advice can be found here : A data vault of tweaks and fixes
Just avoid bMouseAcceleration (Placebo) and uGridToLoad (dangerous BS) tweaks mentioned there.

Other interesting tweaks are available here : Useful INI Settings, thanks to InsanePlumber.

Cool tool :

TOOL

Fallout 4 Configuration Tool - 1.1.8 - by bilago

MAIN FILES - Fallout 4 Configuration Tool

Description : This tool allow you to play with your ini settings without having to dig in the ini files, if you're a GUI kind of person.

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(yeah... again... the textbox is pretty big, isn't she ?)

Installing extenders and injectors

Fallout 4 Script Extender

F4SE have already been released. For now, as an end-user, it only allow you to customize the controls for your game. No other interest for now, and some people have been noticing a few bugs, so If you don't have to remap your controls, you can avoid it for now. Though it still allow to launch the game without having to see the Launcher.

Download F4SE

Download the 0.1.1 version (7z archive)
Extract the archive in a temporary folder.
Move the following files into your installation folder :

f4se_loader.exe
f4se_1_1_30.dll
f4se_steam_loader.dll

To customize keymapping (extract from F4SE readme) :

Copy CustomControlMap.txt to Data\F4SE\CustomControlMap.txt.
Edit that file with Notepad++ to set your bindings.
You have to specify Virutal-Key codes. A full list is available here : MSDN Virtual-Key Codes
Do not use the space-bar when editing the file, columns have to be separated by tabulations only.
- The first column is the name of the internal keybind.
- The second column is the Virtual-Key code that should activate the bind (0xFF for unbound).
- The third column is for mice.
- The fourth column is for controllers.
- The next three columns control whether or not a control should be written to the user's config file.
- The final column specifies which input layer the bind is associated with. You will probably not want to change that.

ENBoost and ENBSeries

Not as critical as its Skyrim counter-part, ENBoost allow you to disable fake NPC-lighting without having to enter the command manually each time you load the game.
This also fix some multi-threading issues with shaders, but fixes aren't necessarily noticeable on all configurations.
No performance hit. You also have a nice FPS counter available at will (* key on your numpad).
Download Binaries

Click on the latest binaries available, and on the next page on download.
Extract the downloaded archive to a temporary folder
Copy the following files in your installation folder :

d3d11.dll
d3dcompiler_46e.dll
enblocal.ini

More informations : Official Nexus Page
There is some information and preset here regarding the ForceFakeMemorSize parameter. Leaving it at default (disabled) is recommended for lower configuration. Only systems with a lot of RAM will take advantage of this.

If you want to install the whole enbseries suite, set UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics to false in enblocal.ini, and copy enbseries.ini and enbeffect.fx as well in your install folder. Note that doing it is pointless if you don't intend to use and ENB Preset.

If you wish to tweak it by yourself (aka design your own preset), some help to get started is available on the STEP Forum, thanks to JawZ

More general informations about enbseries can be found around STEP, chech the forum and other guides.

ReShade

ReShade is a framework to enhance post-processing. There is already a bunch of preset available over Nexus.
The main download is here : ReShade
Installation :

Extract the archive in a temporary folder
Rename ReShade64.dll to dxgi.dll
Move dxgi.dll, ReShade.fx, and the ReShade folder with all of its content to your Fallout 4 installation folder.

Note that some presets might require an other ReShade framework to work, especially to include SweetFX. This framework is downloadable here : SweetFX with ReShade.
Check the instructions of the preset you wish to install for proper links and instructions.

Installing a ReShade Preset

Installing a ReShade is rather straightforward.

Go to the (nexus) page of the preset
Download manually
Extract the downloaded archive to a temporary folder
Copy-paste the files so :
- They overwrite the ones installed by the framework.
- The ReShade folder merge with the one installed by the framework.

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Recommended presets

Choose only one !

CORE

Cinematic Excellence - 5.6 - by Archalyus

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - 1 Cinematic Excellence v5.6 Complete Suite Ultra Version

LQ
Alternative :

MAIN FILES - 2 Cinematic Excellence v5.6 Complete Suite Performance Version

Special Instructions : Install files from the "Cinematic Palette" version only
Description : The highest quality preset currently available. Careful for the performance hit with the Ultra version !

CORE

Shadow Of Boston - 1.0 - by MangaClub

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Shadow of Boston

Description : A bleak/sinister preset, perfect for the wasteland. One of the best in this category. Close to 0 performance hit, and extremely nice interiors.

Shadow Boost

Remember the advice earlier about setting shadow distance to medium to drastically increase performance ?
Well, there is a fix. This will allow you to set a desired minimum FPS. While you're above the desired FPS, Shadow Distance will be increased dynamically. If your FPS start dropping, it'll be reduced until you go back to your desired limit.

Performance

Shadow Boost - 1.2.37.0 - by Alexander Blade

Use the Download link

Installation :

Extract the archive in a temporary folder.
Move ShadowBoost.asi, ShadowBoost.ini and xinput1_3.dll in your installation folder.
Adjust parameters in ShadowBoost.ini :
- fTargetFramerate is your minimum desried FPS
- fDistChangeSpeed is the speed at which shadow distance will be adjusted. Keep it between 0.5 and 5.0.
- fShadowDrawDistMin is the minimal shadow distance, so even at lower FPS, shadow won't be reduced to a weird-looking distance.
- fShadowDrawDistMax is the maximal shadow distance. There is no need to set it super-high as you won't be able to see that far anyway

Official Shadow Boost Nexus Page

Time to mod !

User Interface

CORE

Better Console - 0.2 - by leocurtss

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Better Console v 0.2

CORE

Time on loading screen - 1.0 - by Neanka

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - def_tols

Time on loading screens - DEF_TOLS

AUTO INSTALL FOR LAZY

24h + seconds

SEMI AUTO FOR BEST

Install

Note : Pick 12h + seconds instead of 24h + seconds in the FOMOD if you're more used to 12h time display. You can also adjust this in DEF_TOLS.xml without re-installing the mod.
The specific installation process described on the mod page is obsolete if you've properly set your bInvalideOlderFile setting in your ini (see INI configuration )

CORE

Full Dialogue Interface - Beta7.1 - by shadwar and Cirosan

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Full Dialogue Interface - All languages - NMM installer

Full Dialogue Interface Installation

English Dialogue Interface

Full Dialogue Interface - No Brackets

Install

Note : If using a non-English version of the game, choose a version compatible with your language.

CORE

Improved Inventory - 0.4.0a - by Neanka

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - DEF_INV 0.4.0a

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Improved inventory beta - DEF_INV

Main Files

Main files

Select clock type

24h + seconds

Install

Override : Time on loading screen (same file)

CORE

Pleasant UI - 0.5A - by ImBlindMG

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Pleasant UI

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Pleasant UI

PUI CROSSHAIRS

Dot

Optionnal

Disable Scope Hint

Install

CORE

Realistic World Map - 2.0 - by vastias

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Realistic World Map v2.0 - Default

BugFixes & Annoyances removal

CORE

Dead Body Collision - 1.0 - by MadAce

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - DeadBodyCollision

CORE

Realistic Death Physics - 0.1 - by mm137

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Realistic Death Physics

CORE

Faster terminal Display - 2.0 - by Old Nick

Files to download :

OPTIONAL FILES - Faster Terminal Displays (5x) FO4Edit Version

CORE

Simple Bug Fixes - 2.15 - by Bonnie

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Simple Bug Fixes

Note : Currently, nothing prove that the .bsa is properly loaded despite it having the same name as a loaded .esp. Le me is doing some testing about it.

CORE

Mo Betta Scrap - 0.31 - by Citre

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Mo Betta Scrap

Textures - Environment

Performance

Optimized vanilla Textures - 1.07 - by Myst

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Optimized Vanilla Textures 1-07 Full
UPDATES - Optimized Vanilla Textures 1-08 Update

Note : This mod will be overriden by most of the following textures mods. When this is the case, this won't be precised, the answer is always YES
Description : A set of optimized textures, very little quality loss for a small performance improvement.

CORE

FAR - Faraway Area Reform - 1.1 - by SparrowPrince

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - FAR - Faraway Area Reform 1_1
OPTIONAL FILES - FAR - Optimised Default Bump Maps 1-1

CORE

WET - Water Enhancement Textures - 1.56 - by SparrowPrince

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - WET 1-56

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WET 1-56

WET

WET Main Files

WET Optionals

WET Murkier

Install

Note : The Murkier option from the FOMOD will also increase slightly radiations taken in radioactive water.

CORE

Radiant Clouds and Fogs - 1.01 - by MangaClub

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Radiant Clouds and Fogs

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Radiant Clouds and Fogs

Radiant Clouds and Fogs

Vivid Clouds and Fogs

Highres Version

Install

CORE

Rock On - 09beta - by 3AMt

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Rock On

CORE

Better Quarry Sights - 2.2 - by LucidAPs

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Better Quarry Sites

HQ
Optional :

OPTIONAL FILES - Better Quarry Sites - HD Normal Maps

CORE

Vivid Fallouts - Landscapes - 1.3 - by Hein84

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Vivid Fallout - Landscapes - Best Choice

LQ
Alternative :

MAIN FILES - xVivid Fallout - Landscapes - 1k

HQ
Alternative :

MAIN FILES - xVivid Fallout - Landscapes - 2k

CORE

Langleys Workshop - 0.3 - by Langley

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Langleys Workshop

Override : Vivid Fallouts - Landscapes

CORE

Jesters Better Destroyed Vehicles - 1.0 - by Jester

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Jesters Better Destroyed Vehicles

CORE

New Road Enhanced - 2.0 - by Rufus696

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - New Road BETA V2

HQ

Prydwen 2K Textures - 1.0 - by tamu75

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Prydwen 2K Textures v1.0

CORE

Trash and Rubblepiles HQ - 02 - by jensen01

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Trash and Rubblepiles HQ

CORE

Fallout Textures Overhaul Stars - 1.0 - by Gorgulla

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - FTO Stars 2K

HQ
Alternative :

MAIN FILES - FTO Stars 4k

CORE

FO4 MOON - 3.0 - by ramccoid

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - FO4 MOON v3 x1024 size x2

HQ
Alternative :

MAIN FILES - FO4 MOON v3 x2048 size x2

Textures - Equipment

CORE

Proto Vault Suit - 1.2 - by nitronizer

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - ProtoVaultSuit - Blue 1.2

Alternatives :

OPTIONAL FILES - Any of the alternative colors you prefer

CORE

Fallout textures Overhaul PipBoy - 2.3 - by Gorgulla

Files to download :

OPTIONAL FILES - FTO Pip-Boy UHD 4K

Alternative :

OPTIONAL FILES - FTO Pip-Boy UHD 4K Dark Version

Note : Do NOT override the map from Realistic World Map

CORE

Immersive Wastelanders Ammunitions - 1.0 - by Atrioch

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Immersive Wastelander's Ammunition

Optional

No Combat Armor Skin Decal - 0.1 - by Milacetious

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Combat Armor No Star Decal

CORE

New Double Barrel Shotgun Textures - 1.0 - by Millenia

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - ScratchMade - FO4 Double Barrel Shotgun retexture

CORE

New Combat Shotgun and Rifle textures - 1.1 - by Millenia

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Fallout 4 Combat Shotgun and Rifle retexture - 4096 tex

LQ
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OPTIONAL FILES - Fallout 4 Combat Shotgun and Rifle retexture - 2048 tex

Override: New Double Barrel Shotgun Textures (same files)

CORE

4K Black Suit and Tuxedo - 1.1 - by TwistedMethod

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - 4k Black Suit (Smoother), 4k Tuxedo (as requested)

CORE

Fallout Textures Overhaul Power Armors - 1.1 - by Gorgulla

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - FTO Power Armors UHD 4K T-45

LQ
Alternative :

MAIN FILES - FTO Power Armors UHD 2K T-45

CORE

.44 Magnum Retexture - 1.1 - by Exodus

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - .44 Magnum Double Resolution

LQ
Alternative :

MAIN FILES - .44 Magnum Standard Resolution

Textures - Other

CORE

Enhanced Blood Textures - 0.09 - by dDefinder

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - EBT_v009

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Enhanced Blood Textures

Enhanced Blood Textures

Main

Enhanced Blood Textures Main

Screen Blood

Subtle

Plugins

Experimental Plugin

Enhanced Blood Textures

Resolution and Color

(Plugin)High, Alternate Default Color

Install

CORE

Weathered First Aid Kit - 1.0 - by Kazeite

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Weathered First Aid Kit

CORE

Improved Pre-War Money - 1.0 - by Zaldiir

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Improved Pre-War Money

CORE

Comics Got Back - 2.0 - by tonicmole

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - COMICS GOT BACK 2.0
OPTIONAL FILES - Optional Survival Guide Fix

CORE

High Resolution Pack - Valius - 1.1 - by Valius

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - High Resolution Texture Pack - Valius

CORE

FTO Pip-Boy - Holotape - 2.3 - by Gorgulla

Files to download :

OPTIONAL FILES - FTO Pip-Boy Holotape

CORE

Better Computer Terminals - 1.0 - by Jomla97

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Better Computer Terminals - 2K Dirtier

CORE

Chem Redux - 2.4 - by Derp

Files to download :

OPTIONAL FILES - Chem_Redux 2.4 - No glow version

CORE

HD ReTexture 4X 2X WIP - 2.0 - by FlaconOil

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Full 4X or 2X

LQ
Optional :

OPTIONAL FILES - Optional for performance

Override : Langleys Workshop

CORE

OJO BUENO NUKA-COLA MACHINE - 1.0 - by tapioks

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Ojo Bueno Nuka-Cola Machine - 2K Full

HQ
Alternative :

MAIN FILES - Ojo Bueno Nuka-Cola Machine - 4K

LQ
Alternative :

MAIN FILES - Ojo Bueno Nuka-Cola Machine - 2K Lite

CORE

FOAM - Better Locks - 1.1b - by Dread

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Better Locks v1.1b

CORE

Detailled deathclaws - 2 - by jim

Files to download :

OPTIONAL FILES - Detailed Deathclaws - 2k x 2k resolution

HQ
Alternative :

MAIN FILES - Detailed Deathclaws - 4k x 4k resolution

Textures - Characters

CORE

Immersive Mouth and Teeth - 2.2 - by ClearanceClarence

Files to download :

OPTIONAL FILES - Immersive Mouth and Teeth - 1K - 2.2

HQ
Alternative :

OPTIONAL FILES - Immersive Mouth and Teeth - 2K - 2.2

CORE

Med-Tek Facial Reconstruction - Eyes - 1.0 - by Xenius

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - MTFR

CORE

Lore-Friendly Ghoul Eyes - 1.0 - by Pommymax

Files to download :

OPTIONAL FILES - Lore-Friendly Ghoul Eyes (Nuclear Edition)

Override : Med-Tek Facial Reconstruction - Eyes

CORE

deLuxe - Lip Liner Mask - 0.1 - by Cilbas

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - deLuxe Mask

Sounds Improvements

CORE

No More Cash Register Sound - 1.0 - by LiquidBronze

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - No more cash register sound

CORE

Power Armor Movement Sounds - 1.2 - by ONIXer

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - PAMS Heavy
OPTIONAL FILES - PAMS Hydraulic

Special Instruction : Remove the following files from PAMS Hydraulic :

Sound\FX\FST\ArmorPower\FST_ArmorPower_Dirt_Run_*.wav
Sound\FX\FST\ArmorPower\FST_ArmorPower_Dirt_Walk_*.wav
Sound\FX\FST\ArmorPower\FST_ArmorPower_Grass_Walk_*.wav

* means all the files which start by the same path & name

This is to remove the hydraulic sound from regular movement, and keep it only for special moves such as jumps. Otherwise the hydraulic sounds get very quickly annoying.

CORE

Towbie's Realistic Weapon Sounds - 0.56 - by towbiekun

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Towbie's Realistic Firearms

CORE

Laser Rifle and Plasma Rifle firing sounds - 1.0 - by Kelleth

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Laser and Plasma Rifle sound.

Visuals

CORE

Lowered Weapons - 1.1 - by lesma666

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Lowered Weapons 1.1

Special Instruction : Remove the following folders from Lowered Weapons :

meshes\actors\character\_1stperson\animations\gaussrifle
meshes\actors\character\_1stperson\animations\minigun
meshes\actors\character\_1stperson\animations\gatlinglaser
meshes\actors\character\_1stperson\animations\fatman
meshes\actors\powerarmor\_1stperson\animations\gaussrifle
meshes\actors\powerarmor\_1stperson\animations\minigun
meshes\actors\powerarmor\_1stperson\animations\gatlinglaser
meshes\actors\powerarmor\_1stperson\animations\fatman

There is a glitch with the first 3 which have a warm-up time before firing. The fatman will just block your view if you keep it.

CORE

PipBoy Shadows - 0.4 - by McGuffin

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - PipBoyShadows_HeadLamps

HQ

Dynamic Muzzle Shadow - 1.3 - by Troy Irving

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Dynamic Weapon Shadows

CORE

Shell Rain - 1.0 - by pauderek

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Shell Rain

CORE

Darker Nights - 1.10.2 - by unforbidable

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - DarkerNights

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DarkerNights

Darker Nights 1.10.2

Darkness Level

Light (level 4)

Sky

Vanilla

Darker Nights 1.10.2

Patches

None

Darker Nights 1.10.2

Detection

Easy (level 4)

Darker Nights 1.10.2

Night Vision

Alternative (Green Tint)

Darker Nights 1.10.2

Night Vision Strenght

Moderate

Finish

Note : If you don't use a post-processing mod which already darken nights, such as one of the two recommended at the beginning of this guide, choose the Dark (level 2) option, and make the next parameters match this choice.

CORE

FogOut - 5 - by g10stpd

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - FogOut Interiors v5

Template:Warning Small

CORE

Fr4nsson's Light Tweaks - 1.6 - by Fr4nsson

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Fr4nsson's Light Tweaks V1.6 - Indoor Only

CORE

Brighter Settlement Lights - 1.2 - by Elvani

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Brighter Settlement Lights v1.2

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Brighter Settlement Lights v1.2

Brighter Settlement Lights

Pick a version

Brighter

Install

CORE

True Storms - Wasteland Edition - 1.0 - by fadingsignal

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - True Storms- Wasteland Edition LITE
OPTIONAL FILES - Darker Nights (Darker)

Settlements

CORE

Expanded Settlements Buildings - 1.0 - by FloorBelow

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - ExpandedSettlementBuildingsV1.0

CORE

OCDecorator - 0.28b - by Geoff Dow

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - OCDecorator - VER 0.28b

CORE

Homemaker - 1.21 - by NovaCuru

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Homemaker 1.21
OPTIONAL FILES - Homemaker - OCDecorator Compatibility Patch

CORE

Longer Powerlines - 1.1 - by Puma361

Files to download :

OPTIONAL FILES - Longer Power Lines 2x

CORE

Increased Settler Population with Infinite Settlement Budget - 1.2 - by Puma361

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - IncreasedSettlerPopulation50
OPTIONAL FILES - NoObjectLimit

CORE

Simple Intersection - 0.51 - by Draco856

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Simple Intersection - Update - Fixed Materials Records
OPTIONAL FILES - Simple Intersection - Homemaker 1.21 Patch - Fixed

Optional

Flags of the Old World - 2.0 - by Zaldir

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Flags of the Old World 2.0

SAFE
Optional :

OPTIONAL FILES - Germany and Austria Safe Patch

Crafting

Template:Construction

Armorsmith Extended - 1.71 - by Gambit77
Version : Main File Armorsmith Extended v1.71 + Update : Armorsmith Extended (No Torso Mods On Headgear) v1.71

Craftable Alcohol - 1.4.4 - by ShinraStrife

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Craftable Alcohol v1.4.4

Main Options

Realism

Options

Fermentable Foodstuffs

Reworked Bottle Loot

Crafttable Bottles

Finish

Craftable Melee Weaponry - 1.02 - by Xylozi

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Craftable Weaponry

Install

With Perks

Finish

Craftable Ammunition - 1.13 - by Xylozi

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Craftable Ammunition

Install

Core

Craftable Ammunition

Install

Core Recipes - With Perk Restrictions

Craftable Ammunition

Install

Component Recipes - Normal

Craftable Ammunition

Install

Fusion Core with Perks

Craftable Ammunition

Install

Nuka Grenade with Perks

Finish

New items

Template:Construction

Gloves of the commonwealth - 1.1 - by fadingsignal
Description : Add equippable gloves to the game.

Gloves of the commonwealth Craftable - 1.1 - by Stndmunki and Kesta
Version : Gloves of the Commonwealth - Craftable for Armorsmith Extended.
Description : Allow gloves from Gloves of the commonwealth to be crafted at the Armorsmith Extended crafting station.

Wearable Travel Backpack - 1.1 - by Aldebaran90
Description : Add an equippable backpack to the game.

Looting

CORE

Pre War Safes - 1.1 - by Armstrad

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Pre War Safes

CORE

Dynamic Flora Harvesting - 1.1 - by Chikawowwow

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Dynamic Flora Harvesting

Patches

CORE

BABY Patches - 1.0 - by Patches

Files to download :

MAIN FILES - Homemaker - Simple Bug Fixes

Note : Make sure to follow the Load Order management section instructions as well.

Load Order management

There is a few things to take care of to get the most out of each mods :

WET Murkier.esp must be loaded after Fr4nssonsLightTweaks.esp
TrueStormsFO4-DarkerNights.esp must be loaded after both TrueStormFO4.esp et DarkerNights.esp
Homemaker_SBF_Patch.esp must be load after both Homemaker.esm and Simple Bug Fixes.esp
Simple Intersection - Homemaker Patch.esp must be loaded after Homemaker.esm

Credits and Thanks

Kelmych - I stole his background picture. He don't know it yet, so, sshhhh
DoubleYou and InsanePlumber - Some great INI tweaks mentioned here, and more to come ;)
The STEP staff for a wonderfull wiki and a lot of advice for wiki-edition