Fallout 3 Modding Guide MO1 Version 1.9

Fallout 3 Overhaul Modding Guide
Made by Markie
MO1 Version
Initial information and observations about the guide:
-It is a WIP (Work In Progress) for as long as I keep interest in Fallout 3. Mods might be added
or updated at any point. And some might become obsolete due to better alternatives (especially
bugfixes).
-It should be first playthrough friendly, as it focuses on covering the entire game with all kinds
of improvements, be it texture mods or gameplay tweaks, while still keeping the core experience
mostly intact.
-It doesn't include mods that change gameplay features drastically or add completely new
content, with a few exceptions and quality of life mods, such as RH_Ironsights and Weapon
Mod Kits.
-It was extensively tested. I analyzed each mod, tried to increase and ensure compatibility as
much as possible, avoiding bugs, conflicts, crashes and even creating or discovering a few fixes
myself. The game should be pretty stable after all of the modding if you read with attention and
follow everything carefully.
-It is primarily based around Mod Organizer. I highly recommend using it due to some crucial
features it offers, such as:
1. Having a virtual data folder that the game uses without actually touching its files, so if you run
into problems you can easily remove any mods in any order without breaking everything, as MO
ensures nothing is actually overwritten during the modding process.
2. Having a filetree option when installing mods so you can choose which files are going to be
picked up from the compressed mod files you download (this helps avoid having to repack the
compressed files if you want to remove specific files).
-Observation 1: This guide was made using the Steam version of Fallout 3 GOTY and
assumes the game is up to date and has all of the DLC installed. Some specific information for
GOG version users was added.
-Observation 2: This guide was created using the STEP guide as a reference:
http://wiki.step-project.com/User:Kelmych/Fallout3
The STEP guide is an extensive, all-in-one modding guide for Fallout 3 that covers all kind of
mods and goes way beyond basic modding. I recommend taking a look at it after you're done
with my guide, so you can go deeper and find several additional mods (new content, new
gameplay features, etc).
Special credits to:
-Jacqueslws on Nexus Mods. Some of the most important compatibility patches/bridges in this
guide were made by him and requested by me. This modding guide just wouldn't be as
complete without them. These are the mods in the guide made by him:
-Plasma Rifle Awesomefied - Now with ironsights

-Weapon Mod Kits - dlc weapons enabler (Enables compatibility between RH_IS and WMK
on all of the DLC)
-Weapon Mod Kits - Millenia's WRP fixes (Makes all of Millenia's weapons compatible with
RH_IS and WMK at the same time, applies to all of the DLC as well)
I can't thank him enough.

https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/users/5958418
-latinoheat1991 on Nexus Mods. He has created fixes for Jacqueslws' mods in collaboration
with me.
-vincentindigo on Nexus Mods, creator of many bugfixes.

-Michael from Gamerpoets for helping me with getting deeper into Fallout 3 modding. He has
his own modding project called "My Way" and it has helped me in choosing and tweaking mods
tremendously. You can find his channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/gamerpoets
-RoyBatterian (AKA RoyBatty) for helping me learn about Fallout 3 and modding in general.
Extremely skilled in Bethesda games modding, he has done a lot for the community with
bugfixes, mods and all kinds of very important stuff. Not hard to imagine that he has probably
done more than certain Bethesda devs. And he's the original TTW project leader. You can find
more about it here:
https://taleoftwowastelands.com/
-Rogdonlp, a friend on Discord who has helped me improving or correcting many areas of this
guide. He's also the one responsible for the MO2-specific information in the guide.
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You should create a new save game for this guide. Trying to apply it over an
ongoing save will more than likely cause problems.
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-Download/Install before modding:
-Mod Organizer 1
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194?tab=files
In the Miscellaneous files section, download "Mod Organizer 1 Legacy".
When first opening Mod Organizer:
1. You can associate it with your Nexus account and download mods from Nexus directly to MO.
You can find the settings for that in its "Nexus" tab on the settings menu.
2. In the toolbar open "Profiles". Check "Automatic Archive Invalidation" on your profiles.
3. Sort the official plugins in this order:
Fallout3.esm
Anchorage.esm
ThePitt.esm
BrokenSteel.esm
PointLookout.esm
Zeta.esm
Sort the DLC files in the main mod list the same way.
4. Open the "Archives" tab. Check "Have MO manage archives"
Remember that your downloaded mods are stored in the "downloads" folder in MO's directory. If
you delete the mod file in there the mod will have to be downloaded again. The "mods" folder is
where mods are installed and managed. When you uninstall a mod through MO, you'll be
removing the files from there.
-FO3Edit (xEdit, aka TES5Edit)
This program has multiple uses. Cleaning and editing plugins are just some of them. You can
also create merged plugins, etc.
-Download the most recent version of xEdit. It can be found here:
https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/637
To be able to use it through Mod Organizer:
-Open Mod Organizer.

-On the Toolbar open "Modify Executables". In the "Title" field type "FO3Edit". Click on the
Binary field and navigate to the FO3Edit folder, then select FO3Edit.exe.
The FO3Edit warning window is implemented as a precaution for those new to xEdit. To disable
it:
-Still in the "Modify Executables" window, in the "Arguments" field, type "-IKnowWhatImDoing".
-Click on Add and then close the window.
-Updated Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch (aka UUF3P)

https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/19122/
An update of the original unofficial patch with a unified single plugin and tons of additional
community fixes.
-Download the "Mod Manager Version" file from Nexus, install it normally. Do not check any of
the "Install Option Extras".
-Command Extender
Required by UUF3P.
This mod adds a few functions which can be used in GECK scripting, and provides game
patches to fix engine bugs.
-Download it from Nexus, install it normally.
-Fallout Anniversary Patcher

Downgrades the game for FOSE support and more. Includes 4GB patch, mod limit fix and
GFWL removal. GOG and Steam compatible.
-Download it from Nexus. If you're installing Fallout 3 for the first time, run it once through
Steam/GOG to generate INI files. Unpack the contents of the archive to Fallout 3 folder and run
Patcher.exe. You will see a black console window with a log of the process. No input is required,
but it will tell you if any error has occurred. When it's done and you see "Patching completed
successfully" printed, you can close the window. Start the game in any preferred way - through
Steam, GOG, the launcher, or any mod manager, but don't use fose_loader.exe, use
Fallout3.exe instead.
-FOSE
AKA Fallout Script Extender, helps with stability and is necessary for several mods.
-Download the "fose_v1_3_beta.7z" file from its official website:
http://fose.silverlock.org/
-Extract the archive, open its folder. Copy all of the content inside of it to your Fallout 3
installation folder.
-If Mod Organizer was open during the previous steps, close it and open it again. FOSE will be
auto-detected.
-Ogg Vorbis Libraries (New Vegas Nexus)

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/61265/
DLLs to optimize in-game audio decoding. It fixes an audio memory leak, sound related
stuttering and reduces CPU usage.
-Download it from Nexus, put the 2 .dll files in the game folder. You might want to keep a backup
of the originals.
-F3TF - Fallout 3 Tick Fix

A lighter, more compatible version of the 64hz stutter bug fix from FSR (Fallout Stutter
Remover). Fully Windows 10 compatible, including Fast Exit.
-NVAC (New Vegas Nexus)

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/53635/
AKA New Vegas Anti Crash, implements structured exception handling and sanity checking to
reduce frequency of game crashes, works for Fallout 3.
-Download the latest version (7.5.1.0), install it normally. Make sure the folder inside the "NVAC
- New Vegas Anti Crash" folder (in MO's mods directory) is called "FOSE" and not "NVSE",
rename it if necessary.
-Fallout 3 Heap Replacer

Replaces the in-game heap with a faster, more optimized version. It should decrease load
times, remove some stutter and slightly improve frame rate.
-Download it from Nexus, run cpu_info.exe to determine which file to use. Place the correct
d3dx9_38.dll file in your game's root directory. Additionally placing d3dx9_38.tmp there will bring
up a console (black Windows terminal) which serves to verify that F3HR is loaded.
-Out Of Memory Fix

Engine patch to decrease the frequency of 'Out Of Memory' errors caused by using too many
large textures. This plugin lets the game keep textures on the graphics card in VRAM to save on
memory.
Optional: OneTweak
This is a FOSE plugin that allows you to enable Borderless Windowed Mode and Alt-Tabbing to
the desktop without causing crashes.
Warning: Running the game in a borderless window stops Nvidia DSR/Custom Resolutions and
AMD VSR from working, therefore it's not possible to do downsampling while using this mod.
-To ensure the mod works properly and get the full benefit of it, the game may be run in
windowed mode. To do so:
-Go to your profile's folder in MO's directories. For example:

Mod Organizer\profiles\MyProfile
-Open the "fallout.ini" file.
-Find the [Display] section.
-On it, find the " bFull Screen = 0" line and change the 0 to 1.
-Save and exit.
-Repeat the process with the "falloutprefs.ini" file.
Optional: Extended Save Manager
Save manager that behaves similarly to built-in save system with additional features. Multiple
save slots, separate quicksaves, timed autosaves and location change autosaves, normal
saving with a hotkey and more.
Optional: Personal Achievements Log (SeraphTCs Fix version)

The Personal Achievement Log tracks your achievements in a handy Quest log even if you're
using FOSE or for any other reason don't want to use GFWL.
SerapchTCs Fix simply fixes a bug in the main mod which would cause UI-Spam when the 'Bog
Walker' achievement was gained. You don't need to download the original mod, just SeraphTCs
files.
-Download it from Nexus.
-When installing it through MO, select the "manual" option. You will see a file tree, right-click the
"SeraphTCs Personal Achievements Log FIX" folder and click on "Set Data Directory". Click OK
then install it normally.
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Crash fix and performance boost:
The UseThreadedAI=1 and iNumHWThreads=2 lines are already included in the GOG version
of the game and the Steam version of the game with the 1.7.0.4 update as well, so the following
steps may not be necessary.
-To avoid crashes on newer systems and allow multicore CPU use:
-Go to your profile's folder in MO's directories. For example:

Mod Organizer 1 Legacy-6194-1-3-15\profiles\MyProfile
-Open the "fallout.ini" file.
-Find the [General] section.
-On it, find the "bUseThreadedAI=0" line and change the 0 to 1.
-Then add this below that line: "iNumHWThreads=2". It should look like this:
bUseThreadedAI=1
iNumHWThreads=2
-Save and exit.
Probably the best performance boost you can get is to disable "Full Scene Reflections".
This option crushes performance alone. You might get more fps with everything maxed
out and this one turned off than with everything on minimum and this option on. To do
that:
-Click on the Tools icon, the puzzle pieces, second from the right, in the MO Toolbar.
-Select INI Editor and open fallout.ini.
- Locate "bForceHighDetailReflections = 1" in the [Water] section and change the "1" to
"0", save and close.
-Repeat the process for the falloutprefs.ini file.
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Mod list and install guide:
Criteria for mod choices:
- If a small texture mod/pack has higher resolution textures than a bigger one, but these textures
come in a very small number and won't cover every object of its kind, preference was given to
the bigger albeit lower resolution mod. That is to keep visual and performance consistency.
- Textures that are closer to the vanilla look also had preference over others with higher quality
but a noticeable difference in graphical style (that could stick out too much).
- Mods that cause way too much trouble and would need a lot of personal tweaking (or simply
can't be properly fixed) were kept out. If a viable alternative was available, it was included.
- Mods that affect performance noticeably were also kept out, with the exception of the ENB.
You can just not use it if your PC can't handle.
Install Order:
You should install mods in the order presented below. Not everything needs to be in a specific
order, but still, many of the most important mods in each section do and I have selected and
organized these in the best order for compatibility and proper overwriting priority. I wrote
exceptions and preferences after each mod.
Again: Follow the order presented below.
- You should always pay attention at the moment of download to file names and install secondary
files, fixes or updates only after the main file.
- Some mods can't be downloaded from Nexus directly to MO, all you have to do is download
manually and place them on MO's downloads folder.
VERY IMPORTANT: Not every mod is packaged in a way that works correctly with MO. When
installing mods through MO, always select the "manual" option. You will see a file tree, where you
can check if files will be installed properly or not. On the bottom of the window it'll show "No
game data on top level" or "Looks good". If it shows the former, search for the "data" folder on
the mod's files, right-click on it and click on "Set Data Directory". If there is no data folder, then
search for common folders such as "meshes", "textures" or files like .esps. You should make it so
that these are always inside the <data> directory.
Gameplay tweaks and improvements:
HD Main Menu - Pause - Loading Screens:

https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/23588?tab=files
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Download these files and install them in the respective order, set the <data> directory properly on both
files, merge the DLC file with the main file:
Main File
DLC loading screens
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Crisp Main Menu And Loading Screens:

Install it manually and set the <data> directory properly.
Better Loading Glare:

No longer available in Nexus Mods - Find the mod in an alternate source.
Enhanced User Interface:

Auto Gates v13:

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This mods allows the Little Lamplight back gate to open any time, when it should only ever open during a
main quest. That causes the player to accidentally skip many quests. To fix that:
-Open FO3Edit, click OK for the plugins checking prompt, wait for it to load everything.
-Click on the + ("plus") sign on the AutoGates.esp section, it will show the subsections inside of it.
-Click on the + sign on the "Script" subsection.
-Right-click the "00066CBE LamplightBackGateSCRIPT" line and click on "Remove", confirm.
-Close FO3Edit, click OK on the plugin backup window.
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Animated Logos:
Animated Terminal Screen Savers:

This mod is in Spanish. To have it in English you can either go in the comments section and download the
translated .esp user "AtomicTEM07" has provided or use FO3Edit to replace (drag and drop) the names
in Spanish in the .esp with the names in English from the game's official .esms.
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Download these files and install them in the respective order:
Animated Terminal Screen Savers (1.05)

Wall Terminals Animated Screen Savers
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Realistic Explosions (Main File, 50% Radius):

Follower XP:
Combined Combat XP (FOSE):

Compass Height Indicator (FOSE):

Better Pickup Prompt (FOSE):

Loot Menu:
You can change it so that the item highlight in the loot menu is green instead of black by going to Loot
Menu\textures\interface\LootMenuHighlight in MO's mods directory, renaming solid_black.dds to
something else and then renaming solid_black.dds2 to solid_black.dds.
Immersive HUD - iHUD (Main File):

This mod was included for its auto crosshair functionality, but you can acess the mod settings and
customize them at any time by holding "i" for a few seconds. If you press "i" quickly instead of holding it
the mod will toggle the crosshair on and off. The sneak meter is disabled by default with this mod, if you
want to change that, just open the menu and enable it back.
High Quality Pip-Boy Icons (Main File):

Vanilla UI Plus (Fallout 3):

https://www.moddb.com/mods/vanilla-ui-plus/downloads/vanilla-ui-plus-fo3
no more dots:
No Map Marker Popups (FOSE):

Deselect Quests (FOSE):

Fallout 3 - Enhanced Camera (Main File):

Enhanced Camera Ground Sink Fix (FOSE)

True Crouching:
Fallout 3 Gun Follows Crosshairs in First Person View:

Auto Aim Explained and Properly Applied:

Zoom Reworked:
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Main File
Hotfix
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Scrolling Doesn't Switch POV (FOSE) (No Scroll Between POV file):
Can Has Recoil:

Semi-Auto Queue:
Stealth Kills Enabled:

Realistic Death Physics (7zip Version):

Quick Item Transfer (FOSE):

BA_Repair:
Install it manually, pick "BA_Repair_GOTY.esp" inside the "Normal Version" folder and drag it to the
<data> directory. Uncheck everything else on the <data> directory.
Slower Item Degradation:

You can choose between multiple degradation speeds by selecting the proper .esp. Install it manually and
only check the single "Slower Degradation.esp" file that suits you better or install everything and activate
only one after installation. I would say 50% is a good one.
Weight Rebalance:
PiPBoy Light Mod:

You can choose between multiple colors and lighting ranges by selecting the proper .esps. Install it
manually and uncheck the ones you don't want or install everything and activate only one color .esp and
only one range .esp after installation. I recommend using "PiPBoy White Light.esp" and "PiPBoy Light
Range x2.esp" as they fit the visuals well.
Faster PipBoy Light:

Better Autowalk (FOSE):

Sprint Mod:
This mod adds 2 perks to the game: "Tackle", which allows you to tackle enemies while sprinting at them,
and "Charge!", which allows you to keep your weapon out while sprinting. Acquiring "Charge!" early is
recommended if the draw back of weapons to sprint annoys you.
This mod adds radial blur and head bobbing to the camera when your character is running. You can
disable these effects by using the "Vault-Tec Pedometer" in the Apparel section on your Pip-Boy.
No Blur Effect:
Graphics:
Cinematic ENB for Fallout 3 - New Dimension:

From the description page:
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~ I N S T A L L A T I O N ~
1. Download and extract the latest version of ENBSeries for Fallout 3 / New Vegas.
http://enbdev.com/download_mod_falloutnv.htm
2. Copy d3d9.dll and enbhost.exe from Wrapper Version to there where FalloutLauncher.exe is located.
Do not install any other files from ENB folder.
3. Copy the Cinematic ENB files to the same directory.
4. Turn on the HDR option in the game settings.
~ L E T T E R B O X ~
To disable Letterbox you need to open enbeffect.fx (by Notepad, if you do not know), find the line #define
HD6_VIGNETTE (it is almost at the beginning) and just before # write this // (ie it must be //#define
HD6_VIGNETTE).
In addition, you can adjust its size. In the same place, where it is turned off, there is a line float2 sqvigpwr
= float2( 1.8, 1.8 ); // For square vignette: (top, bottom). To change the size of the Letterbox, you need to
change the numbers 1.8: the first number - the upper band, the second - the bottom; decrease of value -
reduces the size, and the increase - increases.
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Configuration:
In-game, press shift+enter to open the ENB menu, disable ForceAnisotropicFiltering, set
Brightness to 1.80 and GammaCurve to 1.30, set LightingIntensityDay to 0.75, set
SunRaysMultiplier to 2.50. You can also enable or disable DOF by toggling EnableDepthOfField
on or off. It looks really nice but it makes the game even blurrier (even if you're not close to any
object) so I'd recommend it for screenshots or "cinematic" gameplays. Lastly, if you're getting
the invisible walls/textures glitch in interiors in The Pitt or anywhere else, disable the
FixTransparencyBugs option. It's enabled by default.
These are the settings I found for the best graphical result possible, in different lighting
conditions. You can always customize the ENB to your liking.
IMPORTANT: Using an ENB with Water Displacements and/or MSAA enabled causes a serious bug
where a transparent water square texture appears floating in front of the player in certain
situations. To avoid it:
-Open Mod Organizer, click on the Tools icon (second from the right in the Toolbar).
-Select INI Editor and open fallout.ini.
- Locate "bUseWaterDisplacements" in the [Water] section and change the "1" to "0", save and
close.
-Repeat the process for the falloutprefs.ini file.
-Search for "iMultiSample" in the [Display] section of fallout.ini and falloutprefs.ini and change the
“1” to “0”. If you want to have Anti-Aliasing, use ENB's own AA (it's enabled by default) or some
alternate method such as DSR/Custom Resolutions.
-Additionally, I do not recommend using the game's own Anisotropic Filtering. Instead, in the
[Display] section of fallout.ini and falloutprefs.ini, change iMaxAnisotropy to “0” and enable
Anisotropic Filtering through your GPU's control panel.
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The ENB breaks some cutscene transitions, there is no blank fade-in/fade-out effect at certain moments
such as when your character is born and you can see the camera standing still before the cutscene plays
into action. To avoid it just press shift+F12 to disable the ENB in cutscenes and shift+F12 to re-enable it
later.
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Additional:
Fallout 3 looks quite blurry, even using the ENB with DOF disabled. I highly recommend adding this
sharpening shader to it:
Download "Blur Sharp Shift" from:
http://enbdev.com/effect_en.htm
Put the file in FO3's main folder where Fallout3.exe is located. Open it, put "//" (without quotes) behind
"#define EBLURRING" and "#define ECOLORSHIFT". Set "float BlurSamplingRange" to 0.0, set "float
NoiseAmount" to 0.0, and set "float SharpeningAmount" to 1.0 or to your liking. You want to change the
numbers right after the "=" and not the ones after the "//".
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Realistic HDR Lighting:

Meant to complement the ENB with proper color correction.
Fallout Street Lights:

Put StreetLights.esm before BrokenSteel.esm in your plugin load order.
Darkened Interiors:
Epic Mini Nukes:

Sound:
DSOAL - True 3D Sound for Headphones (HRTF mod) v1.31a:

From the Readme file:
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: : INSTALLATION: :
1. Extract the files to the \Fallout 3 installation directory.
2. This package defaults to 44100Hz by default, so change the relevant values in alsoft.ini from 44100 to
48000 if you want to use this mod with 48000Hz sample rate.
3. Go into your speaker's properties and untick "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this
device", then tick "Disable all sound effects" or some variation of that line.
4. Launch the game; you should immediately notice the spatialized sound.
OpenAL Soft will configure itself to match your speaker settings automatically. Make sure you disable any
virtual surround sound programs (Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, SBX Pro Studio etc.) in order for this
mod to work.
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Improved Sound FX v1_3:

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Some sounds in this mod are not as quite as good as what they replace. When manually installing, go to
sound\fx\wpn\ and uncheck these folders:
alienblaster
gatlinglaser
minigun
misslelauncher
pistol_10mm
pistol_10mm_silenced
pistol22
pistol32
pistol44magnum
pistollaser
pistolplasma
rifleassault
rifleassaultg3
riflehunting
riflelaser
riflelincolns
rifleplasma
riflerailway
riflesmg
riflesniper
shotguncombat
shotgundoublebarrel
shotgunsawed
teslacannon
WMK
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Fallout 3 - HD Audio Overhaul - v1.21:

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-To keep the original main menu theme and the original death sound, go to Data\Music\Special and
uncheck "MainTitle.mp3" and "death.mp3". Then go in Data\sound\fx\mus and uncheck "mus_death.wav".
-To keep the "microfilm sound" in the menus and also keep the original "LVL UP" song, go to Data\Sound\
fx\ui and uncheck the "loadscreen" folder, then go in Data\sound\fx\mus and uncheck the file
"mus_success.wav".
-To keep the original vault exit sound, go in Data\Sound\fx\mus and uncheck the file
"mus_exitthevault.wav"
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To avoid any conflicts with other mods, rename this mod as something like "FalloutHDaudio".
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CRL9000 Sound Modification V046 - DLC Edition:

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CRL9000 Sound Modification V046

DLC Weapons Soundpack Files
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Some sounds in this mod are not as quite as good as what they replace.
When manually installing the main file, go to sound\fx\wpn\ and uncheck these folders:
alienblaster
minigun
pistollaser
rifleassault
rifleassaultg3
riflelincolns
riflesniper
When manually installing the DLC file, go to sound\fx\wpn\ and uncheck these folders:
alienblaster
riflegauss
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Gunfire Sound Range Increased:

Proper Power Armor Footsteps:

Choose the standard version or the -5 decibels version and set the <data> directory properly on it.
Quiet Molerat Footsteps:

Large texture packs and world textures:
NMCs_Texture_Pack_for_FO3:
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MAXIMUM Pack
Patch
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NMCs_Texture_Pack_For_New_Vegas (New Vegas Nexus):

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/43135?tab=files
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Download these files:
LARGE Pack Part 1

LARGE Pack Part 2
LARGE Pack Part 3
Patch for ALL Sized packs
WASHEDOUTWASTELAND Large and Medium
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This pack includes many textures created for Fallout New Vegas that are better than the equivalent NMC
Fallout 3 textures, and also contains many high resolution textures and meshes for the FO3 DLC which
were never brought to the FO3 Nexus.
Install the files in the order seen above, but when manually installing, uncheck these New
Vegas/unwanted files and folders:
Pay attention to which part belongs to each file/folder!
PART 1 FOLDERS:
meshes\architecture\repconhq
textures\architecture\barracks
textures\architecture\barrier
textures\architecture\bittersprings
textures\architecture\bouldercity
textures\architecture\generic
textures\architecture\goodsprings
textures\architecture\helios_one
textures\architecture\hiddenvalley
textures\architecture\hooverdam
textures\architecture\jacobstown
textures\architecture\legion
textures\architecture\mccarran
textures\architecture\mojave outpost
textures\architecture\mormonfort
textures\architecture\ncr
textures\architecture\nellis afb
textures\architecture\nipton
textures\architecture\noso
textures\architecture\novac
textures\architecture\primm
textures\architecture\quarryjunction
textures\architecture\repconhq
textures\architecture\strip
textures\architecture\sunsets
textures\architecture\trainstation
textures\architecture\thefort\
textures\architecture\vault22
textures\architecture\westside
textures\architecture\yangtzewarmemorial
PART 1 FILES:
textures\architecture\citadel\dlc03citadelrubble.dds
textures\architecture\citadel\dlc03citadelrubble_n.dds
textures\architecture\paradisefalls\ -everything that starts with "nv", including:
-paradiseFallsEdgeTrim01.dds
-paradiseFallsEdgeTrim01_n.dds
-paradisefallsedgetrim01_nv.dds
-paradisefallsedgetrim01_nv_n.dds
-paradisefallsmaintile01_nv.dds
-paradisefallsmaintile01_nv_n.dds
-paradisefallsmaintile02_nv.dds
-paradisefallsmaintile02_nv_n.dds
textures\architecture\retaining wall\retainingwall02_nv.dds
textures\architecture\retaining wall\retainingwall02_nv_n.dds
textures\architecture\retaining wall\retainingwall03_nv.dds
Textures\architecture\suburban\bldgcornerwindows.dds
Textures\architecture\suburban\bldgcornerwindows_em.dds
Textures\architecture\suburban\bldgcornerwindows_n.dds
Textures\architecture\suburban\crackedplaster01.dds
Textures\architecture\suburban\crackedplaster01_n.dds
Textures\architecture\suburban\crackedplaster02.dds
Textures\architecture\suburban\crackedplaster02_n.dds
textures\architecture\urban\ -everything that starts with "nv", including:
-benchsuburban01_clean.dds
-benchsuburban01_clean_n.dds
-bldgcorner01window.dds
-bldgcorner01window02.dds
-genericsewerlid01.dds
-genericsewerlid01_n.dds
-trusswork01_nv.dds
textures\architecture\urban\keybridge\keybridgelightnv.dds
textures\architecture\urban\keybridge\keybridgelight_nv_d.dds
textures\architecture\wasteland\ -everything that starts with "nv" or "gh", including:
-repconcheckpointgate.dds
-repconcheckpointgate_n.dds
-repconcheckpointgateb.dds
-repconcheckpointgateb_n.dds
PART 2 FOLDERS:
textures\clutter\casino
textures\clutter\campguardiansign
textures\clutter\deathclaw_sign
textures\clutter\displaycase
textures\clutter\hiddenvalley
textures\clutter\jacobstown
textures\clutter\mojaveexpress_dropbox
textures\clutter\nv_rrsign
textures\clutter\nvwoodbarrel
textures\clutter\reloadingbench
textures\clutter\signnv
textures\clutter\ssvendingmachine
textures\clutter\vendingmachinemag
textures\landscape\lod
textures\landscape\moat
textures\landscape\nv_rocks
textures\landscape\quarryjunction
textures\landscape\roads
textures\landscape\underwaterrock
PART 2 FILES:
textures\clutter\Fence\ -everything that starts with "nv"-

textures\clutter\junk\conveyorbelt_quarry01.dds
textures\clutter\junk\conveyorbelt_quarry01_n.dds
textures\clutter\junk\gscrate.dds
textures\clutter\junk\sscratetall.dds
textures\clutter\junk\sscratetall_n.dds
textures\clutter\Office\ -everything that starts with "nv"-
textures\clutter\Rugs\ -everything that starts with "nv", including "ssrug_d.dds"-
textures\clutter\school\king'schalkboarddirty01.dds
textures\clutter\locker01.dds
textures\clutter\makeshiftplanter_d.dds
textures\clutter\makeshiftplanter_n.dds
textures\clutter\planter01_d.dds
textures\clutter\planter02_d.dds
textures\clutter\planter02_n.dds
textures\dlc04\dungeons\stillmetal01_nv_d.dds
textures\dlc04\dungeons\stillmetal01_nv_n.dds
textures\furniture\ -everything that starts with "nv", including
-bench01_d.dds
-bench01_n.dds
-dinertable01_nv.dds
-dinertable01_nv_m.dds
-dinertable01_nv_n.dds
-gamorrahbed01_d.dds
-gamorrahbed01_n.dds
-gomorrahcushion01_d.dds
-gomorrahcushion01_n.dds
textures\landscape\trees\ -everything that starts with "nv"-
PART 3 FOLDERS:
textures\dungeons\hotel highend
textures\dungeons\hotel lowend
textures\dungeons\metro\metro
textures\dungeons\nv_casino
textures\dungeons\nv_craftsmanhomesinterior
textures\dungeons\nv_goodsprings
textures\dungeons\nv_jtown
textures\dungeons\nv_ss
textures\dungeons\nv_ushome
textures\dungeons\nvcampgolfcourse
textures\dungeons\nvgamorrah
textures\dungeons\nvhooverdam
textures\dungeons\nvlucky38
textures\interface
textures\trees\nv_jtown_trees
textures\vehicles\nvtrainengine
textures\vehicles\frontloader
PART 3 FILES:
textures\dungeons\caves\ -everything that starts with "nv"-

textures\dungeons\metro\station\metstationrail.dds
textures\dungeons\metro\station\metstationrail_n.dds
textures\dungeons\office\OOOoffdoorsm01.dds
textures\dungeons\utility\utilitydoor01 - Copy.dds
textures\dungeons\vaultruined\ -everything that starts with "nv"-
textures\vehicles\ -everything that starts with "nv"-
textures\vehicles\barge.dds
textures\vehicles\barge_n.dds
textures\vehicles\deathcar.dds
textures\vehicles\deathcar_n.dds
textures\vehicles\deathcar2.dds
textures\vehicles\deathcar2_n.dds
textures\vehicles\mobilehome01nv.dds
textures\vehicles\mobilehome01nv_n.dds
textures\vehicles\mobilehome02nv.dds
textures\vehicles\mobilehome02nv_n.dds
textures\vehicles\rocketstatue.dds
textures\vehicles\rocketstatue_n.dds
textures\vehicles\truck07.dds
textures\vehicles\truck07_n.dds
"Patch for ALL Sized packs" folder to be unchecked:

textures\Clutter
"WASHEDOUTWASTELAND" files and folders to be unchecked:
FOLDERS:
textures\landscape\lod\ -everything inside except for the "wasteland" folder-
textures\landscape\moat
textures\landscape\nv_rocks
FILES:
textures\landscape\rockcanyon01nv.dds
textures\landscape\vault22dirt.dds
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Mothership Zeta DLC Retextured:

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When manually installing, drag the "textures" folder inside the "Open This" folder to the <data> directory
and drag the "meshes" folder inside the "Abomination_Hearbeat" folder to the <data> directory.
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Hall Of Weapons:
Sharpen filtered textures, not an actual "retexture" but brings noticeable improvements, and will cover
textures that aren't covered by other mods. It'll be used as a base.
Hall Of Equipment (Main File "All in One"):
Sharpen filtered textures, not an actual "retexture" but brings noticeable improvements, and will cover
textures that aren't covered by other mods. It'll be used as a base.
Operation Anchorage 2K:

The Pitt 2K:

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The only complete DLC retexture pack you can find in Nexus is "Mothership Zeta DLC
Retextured", shown above. But a certain Russian modder made retextures for all of the
DLC and also a small pack that fixes/improves NMC's textures.
You can find all of the MediaFire direct download links for all of his packs in this thread:
http://forum.step-project.com/topic/6885-fallout-3-dlc-retextured-by-quasarx-aka-magnesiumfire/
-----These are the links to each pack, download and install them in the order presented below-----
IMPORTANT: As you can see below, the Broken Steel, Point Lookout and NMC's Textures improvement
packs have additional patches on their pages, download and install these after you have already installed
the corresponding pack for each.
I recommend creating an account on the Russian website where the MediaFire links come from, because
some of the MediaFire links may be outdated and to access the new links you'll need to go to the mod
pages and log in.
When manually installing the 5 DLC packs, select the "ULTRA" folder only. Rename the installed files with
something special so that they don't conflict with other mods, if necessary.
-Operation Anchorage:
http://modgames.net/load/fallout3/modeli_i_tekstury/dlc_operation_anchorage_retexture/33-1-0-16671
-The Pitt:
http://modgames.net/load/fallout3/modeli_i_tekstury/dlc_the_pitt_retexture/33-1-0-16642
-Broken Steel + Patch:
http://modgames.net/load/fallout3/modeli_i_tekstury/dlc_broken_steel_retexture/33-1-0-16752
-Point Lookout + Patch:
http://modgames.net/load/fallout3/modeli_i_tekstury/dlc_point_lookout_retexture/33-1-0-16648
-Mothership Zeta:
http://modgames.net/load/fallout3/modeli_i_tekstury/dlc_mothership_zeta_retexture/33-1-0-16847
-NMC's Textures improvement pack + Patch:
https://modgames.net/load/fallout3/modeli_i_tekstury/optimization_and_bugsfix/33-1-0-17050
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C93 - Distant LOD Rock Fix for NMCs Texture Pack:

Collision mods:
These mods should be installed now, after the big texture packs and before small object retextures.
Precision Collision - Clutter:

Collision Meshes:
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PrecisionCollisionClutterFix
Main File
FalloutFoodPackageRetextureCompilationFix (Important installation detail below)
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The FalloutFoodPackageRetextureCompilationFix file has to be put in a specific place down in the mod
list, right after the Fallout Food Package Retexture Compilation files, which are going to be
downloaded and installed later.
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Unnecessary Physics (New Vegas Nexus):

https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/63475
Quality of life mods:
Fallout 3 Re-Animated:
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Main File (Important installation detail below)

Idle Revisions 2
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When using Fallout 3 Re-animated and RH_Ironsights together, you get broken animations on the 10mm
SMG and the Combat Shotgun, even if you have installed both mods properly and the bridge as well. To
fix this:
When manually installing the main FO3RA file, go in Data\Meshes\Characters\_male and uncheck
these files:
-2haaimDown.kf
-2haaimisdown.kf
-2haaimisup.kf
-2haaimUp.kf
-2haattackleftisdown.kf
-2haattackleftisup.kf
-2haattackloopisdown.kf
-2haattackloopisup.kf
-2haattackrightisdown.kf
-2haattackrightisup.kf
-2hrhandgrip3_combatshotgun.kf
-sneak2hraimis.kf
-sneak2hraimisdown.kf
You'll have to do something similar to the RH_IS-FO3RA bridge down below.

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RH_IronSights - FOSE:
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Download these files and install them in the respective order (with the exception of the WMK bridge for
now):
Main File
BETA Update 1
RH_IronSights - FO3RA Bridge (Important installation detail below)
RH_IronSights - WMK Bridge (Install later, down below, after WMK and its addons)
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When manually installing the FO3RA bridge, go in Data\Meshes\Characters\_male and uncheck
these files:
-2haaim.kf
-2haaimis.kf
-2haattackleftis.kf
-2haattackleftisdown.kf
-2haattackleftisup.kf
-2haattackloopis.kf
-2haattackloopisdown.kf
-2haattackloopisup.kf
-2haattackrightis.kf
-2haattackrightisdown.kf
-2haattackrightisup.kf
-2hraimis.kf
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For some reason RH_IRONSIGHTS.esm paths a few weapon textures to its own weapon textures from
its own folders, and not only these textures aren't high quality (apparently they're just vanilla textures) but
they also overwrite potential retextures you might want to use. To change that:
-Click on the + ("plus") sign on the RH_IRONSIGHTS.ESM section, it will show the subsections inside of
it.
-Click on the + sign on the "Texture Set" subsection and remove the following lines:
00025B78 1stPersonLaserPistolTexture
00025B81 1stPerson10mmPistolTexture
0002604F 1stPersonLaserRifleTexture01
00026050 1stPersonLaserRifleTexture02
000A1916 1stPersonG3AssaultRifleTexture
000B9D38 1stPersonAlienBlasterTexture
-Repeat these steps on RH_Ironsights_Basic_AnchoragePlugin.esp with the following lines:
010088D7 1stPersonDLC0210mmPistolTexture
010088D8 1stPersonDLC0210mmPistolSilencedTexture
010089DB 1stPersonDLC02G3AssaultRifleTexture
And then again on RH_Ironsights_Basic_ZetaPlugin.esp with the following line:
0600A2A7 1stPersonDLC05AlienPistolCapTexture

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Additional information about RH_IS:
-RH_Ironsights adds quite a lot of weapon sway by default, and it can make it hard to aim in 1st person.
You can change that by using the "Gun Oil" in the Aid section on your Pip-Boy. I'd say 85% less weapon
sway plays nice.
-RH_Ironsights adds a brain jar with Point Lookout items in Springvale so you can get and test them, to
remove that just disable the RH_Ironsights_PL_NewItems.esp plugin.
-RH_Ironsights adds a radial blur effect when you're aiming in 1st person. It's not pretty and it takes quite
a bit of performance whenever it is present. You can disable it by using the "Gun Oil" in the Aid section on
your Pip-Boy.
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Weapon Mod Kits:

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Weapon Mod Kits

WMK Operation Anchorage Compatibility Patch
WMK The Pitt Compatibility Patch
WMK Broken Steel Compatibility Patch
WMK Point Lookout Compatibility Patch
WMK Mothership Zeta Compatibility Patch
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Install the RH_IS-WMK bridge now, after WMK and its DLC patches.
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Effects/scenery/clothing/clutter:
IMPACT (The Michael Bay Version):

EXE - Effects teXtures Enhanced:

Improved LOD Noise Texture:

F3R - Fallout 3 Retextured WIP:

Visitant's HD Fallout Night Sky:

Wasteland clothing Hires retexture (Main File) (New Vegas Nexus):

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When manually installing, uncheck these New Vegas/unwanted files and folders:
textures\clothes
textures\effects
textures\nv*
textures\armor\1950stylesuit
textures\armor\arcadesdoctor
textures\armor\boomers
textures\armor\bosscribe\outfitf0*.dds(or else use as an alternative to outfitf.dds)
textures\armor\bosscribe\outfitm0*.dds(or else use as an alternative to outfitm.dds)
textures\armor\cass
textures\armor\greatkhans
textures\armor\headgear\boomers01.dds
textures\armor\headgear\boomers02.dds
textures\armor\headgear\boomers02_n.dds
textures\armor\headgear\f_metarmmiihelm.dds
textures\armor\headgear\f_metarmmiihelm_n.dds
textures\armor\headgear\mask.dds
textures\armor\headgear\mask_n.dds
textures\armor\headgear\rangerhat.dds
textures\armor\headgear\rangerhat_n.dds
textures\armor\hooverdamjumpsuit
textures\armor\leatherarmor\leathermark2.dds
textures\armor\leatherarmor\leathermark2_n.dds
textures\armor\lucassimms\outfitmNCR.dds (or else use it as an alternative to outfitm.dds)
textures\armor\memphiskid
textures\armor\metalarmormkii
textures\armor\petrochicojumpsuit (or else use the contents as an alternative to \dlcanch\armor\
armyjumpsuit\outfitf.dds and outfitm.dds)
textures\armor\powdergang
textures\armor\preordvault
textures\armor\rangerarmor
textures\armor\repconjumpsuit (or else use the contents as an alternative to those in \dlcanch\armor\
armyjumpsuit\)
textures\armor\vaulthelmet
textures\armor\vivavegas
textures\armor\wastelandclothing02\._outfitm.psd (this file may appear in 7zip but not in windows

explorer)
textures\armor\wastelandclothing03\._outfitm.psd (this file may appear in 7zip but not in windows

explorer)
meshes\armor\powdergang
meshes\armor\headgear\boomerhat03.nif
meshes\armor\headgear\vaultsecurityhelmet\m\vaultsecurityhelmet.nif
meshes\armor\headgear\vaultsecurityhelmet\m\vaultsecurityhelmet_skinned.nif
meshes\armor\headgear\wastelandmerchant
meshes\armor\metalarmor\m\oufitm - Copy.nif
meshes\armor\vaultscientist\._f (this file may appear in 7zip but not in windows explorer)
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Vault Suit Retextured:

Armored Vault Suit Retextured:

Essentials Retex:
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files:
Essentials Retex Volume 2

Essentials Retex Volume 3
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Better clutter and furniture pack (Both Main Files - Clutter and Furniture):
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IMPORTANT: Neither of the two files are packaged correctly for installation with MO. They contain a
"clutter" folder and a "furniture" folder, and both of these should be inside a "textures" folder so that it can
be inside the Data folder. To fix that, when manually installing the clutter file, right-click the <data>
directory and click on "Create directory...", then create a "textures" (without quotes) folder. Drag the
"clutter" folder to it. Repeat the process for the furniture file.
NOTE: Some texture files overwrite textures from the Updated Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch that fix a vanilla
UV map texture problem. The Better clutter and furniture pack unfortunately uses the corrupted vanilla
textures.
To fix this, when manually installing the clutter file, uncheck these files:
Data\textures\clutter\junk\aislesign.dds
Data\textures\clutter\junk\aislesign_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\junk\aislesignrx.dds
Data\textures\clutter\junk\aislesignrx_n.dds
And also uncheck these unused files and folders:
Data\textures\clutter\bong
Data\textures\clutter\skeleton\skeletonmelt.dds
Data\textures\clutter\skeleton\skeletonmelt_g.dds
Data\textures\clutter\booksex.dds
Data\textures\clutter\booksex_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\humanskeletonmelt.dds
Data\textures\clutter\humanskeletonmelt_g.dds
Data\textures\clutter\food\drinkingglass01_n.dds
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MGs Neat Clutter:

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Main File
Ammo box
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Install the files in the order seen above and set the <data> directory properly on the Ammo box file, but
when manually installing, uncheck these New Vegas/unwanted files and folders:
FOLDERS:
textures\architecture\paradisefalls
textures\clutter\aircraftservice
textures\clutter\casino
textures\clutter\displaycase
textures\clutter\lights
textures\clutter\repairkit
textures\dungeons\industrial
textures\landscape
FILES:
textures\clutter\fence\nv_fencepicket01.dds
textures\clutter\fence\nv_fencepicket01_n.dds
textures\clutter\fence\nv_fencepicket02.dds
textures\clutter\fence\nv_fencepicket02_n.dds
textures\clutter\fence\nvgoodspringsfence.dds
textures\clutter\fence\nvgoodspringsfence_n.dds
textures\clutter\acunit_d.dds
textures\clutter\acunit_n.dds
textures\clutter\hooverdammap.dds
textures\clutter\hooverdammap_n.dds
textures\clutter\junk\ssbottle_d.dds
textures\clutter\junk\ssbottle_n.dds
textures\clutter\junk\sscarton01.dds
textures\clutter\meterbox_d.dds
textures\clutter\meterbox_n.dds
textures\clutter\umbrella.dds
textures\clutter\ventbox.dds
textures\clutter\ventbox_n.dds
textures\clutter\office\bulletinboard03.dds
textures\clutter\office\bulletinboard03_n.dds
textures\dungeons\office\offdoormetal.dds
textures\dungeons\office\offdoormetal_n.dds
textures\dungeons\office\offdoorwood.dds
textures\dungeons\office\offdoorwood_n.dds
textures\furniture\bench01.dds
textures\furniture\bench01_n.dds
textures\furniture\gamorrahbed01.dds
textures\furniture\gamorrahbed01_n.dds
textures\furniture\dinertable01_nv.dds
textures\furniture\dinertable01_nv_m.dds
textures\furniture\dinertable01_nv_n.dds
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6IXES Clutter Texture Pack:

Acoraito HD Textures Pack:

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Main File
1k File
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PM's Med-Textures - HD Chems and Venoms (New Vegas Nexus):

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Main File
PM's Med-X Texture
Sebastjin's Normals
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Install the files in the order seen above, name each one something different so that they won't conflict and
set the <data> directory properly on all of them. When manually installing, uncheck these New Vegas files
and folders:
Main File:
Data\textures\clutter\healingpowder
Data\textures\nvdlc01
Data\textures\clutter\chems\cateye01.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\fixer01.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\hydra.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\jetused01.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\rebound.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\steady.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\turbo.dds
Data\textures\clutter\health\antivenbark.dds
Data\textures\clutter\health\antivencaz.dds
Data\textures\clutter\health\antivengen.dds
Data\textures\clutter\health\antivenrad.dds
Sebastjin's Normals:
Data\textures\clutter\healingpowder
Data\textures\clutter\chems\cateye01_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\fixer01_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\hydra_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\rebound_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\steady_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\chems\turbo_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\health\antivenbark_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\health\antivencaz_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\health\antivengen_n.dds
Data\textures\clutter\health\antivenrad_n.dds
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Fallout Food Package Retexture Compilation (Main File - dirty set):

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Put the FalloutFoodPackageRetextureCompilationFix file (from Collision Meshes) here, in the mod
list.
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Tweaked Cashregister (New Vegas Nexus):

Cherry Bomb HD retexture and remodel (New Vegas Nexus):

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Download these files and install them in the respective order, set the <data> directory properly on the
Round Mesh file:
Main File
Round Mesh
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Hectrol Lockinterface Deluxe HighRes Retex (Main File):

3 Flavors of American Prewar Money (Dirty Version):

Schematics:
Clipboards Retexture:
Weathered Bobblehead Case:

Bobbleheads Retextured:
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Choose either of the "textures" folder inside "tex - BLACK VERSION" or "tex - WHITE VERSION" and
bring it to the <data> directory.
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Coffee Maker Retextured and Improved:

High Res Vanilla Water Bottle Textures and Meshes (New Vegas Nexus):
Neglected Clutter and Other Things - Retex (Neglected Clutter File) (New Vegas Nexus):
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We'll be using this mod just for the Bottlecap mine texture.
-When installing it manually:
-Uncheck the meshes folder.
-Expand the textures folder and uncheck everything except for the weapons folder.
-Go in Data\weapons\1handminedrop and uncheck "powerchargemine.dds" and
"1stpersonpowderchargemine.dds"
-Click OK to install.
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Water Tower Texture (Main File):

Hotplate retexture:
A Decent Metro Map (Main File):

High Res Vanilla Posters and Graffiti (New Vegas Nexus):

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Hi Res Posters (Important installation detail below)

urbanposters03
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When manually installing the main file, uncheck these New Vegas/unwanted files and folders:
Data\textures\architecture\bittersprings
Data\textures\architecture\nellis afb
Data\textures\clutter\ -everything inside except for the "signs" folder and the 3 files that start with
"sign"-
Data\textures\vehicles
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Lastly, open this mod's folder in MO's mods directory after installation and go to:
textures\architecture\urban\
Then rename "schoolart01_test.dds" to "schoolart01.dds".

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Clear Helmets For Radiation Suits (Main File):

New Nuka Cola And Quantum Bottles (Main File):

Tweaked Generator Modders Resource:

Germantown Sign Texture:

HD TERMINALS:
Hi-Res Lunchbox Retexture:

Omnis Hi-Res Pip-Boy 3000 - FIXED:

steel ingot:
Real Toast (Without Toast 1024k File, Optional Files section):
Retex_Brahmincorpsetrap (Normal version):

Retex_Gorycorpseparts:
Retex_Gore (Main File):

Snapshots Realistic Blood Mod (Darker Gorier blood version):

Smaller Holotapes:
Concept Enclave Vertibird Corps Retexture:

Workshop Tools - Wrench01 Modders Resource:

Fork Redone (Main File) (New Vegas Nexus):

maildropbox Retextured:
Some clutter things (Main File):

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When manually installing, uncheck these files/folders:
Data\meshes\architecture
Data\meshes\clutter\vendingmachine
Data\meshes\clutter\consoles\console01.nif
Data\meshes\clutter\office\clock01.nif
Data\textures\d7\clutter\vault\console01.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\vault\console01_g.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\vault\console01_n.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\jerseyBar01.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\jerseyBar01_n.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\jerseyBar02.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\jerseyBar02_n.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\nukaFridge.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\nukaFridge_em.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\nukaFridge_n.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\nukaFridgeHead.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\nukaFridgeHead_g.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\nukaFridgeHead_n.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\wallClock.dds
Data\textures\d7\clutter\wallClock_n.dds
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Animated Fan:
Hectrol Mailbox Deluxe HighRes Retex (Main File) (New Vegas Nexus):
tvset retextured:
Arlington Tombstones Redone:

Lights redo:
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files:
d7_lightspack_fixed
d7_floodlight vs OCD
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Vault Ruined Accessories Vocalizators:

Metal box redo:

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main file:
d7_metalbox
AmaccurzerO_anims_metallbox
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Footlocker redo:
Vintage radio redo FIXED:

grocery shelves redo:

RobCo Sign REDO:

VaultTec HQ Exterior Sign:

Hubris Comics Sign:

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This mod aims to replace the Hubris Comics sign with a new one and remove the street lights that were
present over the old one, but when used in combination with Fallout Street Lights, it no longer manages
to do that as those lights are replaced with different, functional ones from that mod, so you get floating
lights above the new sign. To remove these:
-Click on the + ("plus") sign on the StreetLights.esm section, it will show the subsections inside of it.
-Click on the + sign on the "Worldspace" subsection.
-Click on the + sign on the "0001A260 DCworld15" subsection.
-Click on the + sign on the "Block 0, -1" subsection.
-Click on the + sign on the "Sub-Block 0, -1" subsection.
-Click on the + sign on the "00036585 HubrisComicsHQ" subsection.
-Click on the + sign on the "Temporary" subsection and remove the following lines:
030031A1 Placed Object SLSignLight

030031A2 Placed Object FXBrightSpotFlat
030031A3 Placed Object StreetLightSubway
030031A4 Placed Object FXLightBeamBrt01ONOFF
030031A5 Placed Object SLSignLight
030031A6 Placed Object FXBrightSpotFlat
030031A7 Placed Object FXLightBeamBrt01ONOFFFlicker
030031A8 Placed Object StreetightFlicker256
030031A9 Placed Object FXLightBeamBrt01ONOFF
030031AA Placed Object StreetLightSubway
030031AB Placed Object FXBrightSpotFlat
030031AC Placed Object SLSignLight
030031AD Placed Object FXLightBeamBrt01ONOFF
030031AE Placed Object StreetLightSubway
030031AF Placed Object FXBrightSpotFlat
030031B0 Placed Object SLSignLight
030031B4 Placed Object SLSignLight

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Statesman Hotel Signs:

Super Duper Mart Exterior Sign (Main File):

GNR Sign redo:

A cuppa joe sign redo:

Power Armor and Combat Armor:
Bornagain Fo3 Outcast:

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main file:
MAIN
helmet fix
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If Defender Morrill is named as "Difensore Morrill" in your game and your game language isn't Italian, it's
because of this mod. To fix that:
-Click on the + ("plus") sign on the "BornAgain Outcast v3.esp" section, it will show the subsections inside
of it.
-Click on the + sign on the "Non-Player Character" subsection.
-Click on "DLC02DefenderMorrill".
-Now look on the right and find the "FULL - Name" line. There should be "Difensore Morrill" written.
-Right click on "Difensore Morrill" and click "Edit", then write "Defender Morrill" and click OK.
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Bornagain fo3 t45d power armor (Main File):

Bornagain FO3 T51b (Main File):

Tesla Power Armor DX (Main File):

Winterized DX:
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Winterized DX Main File (Install it manually and set the <data> directory properly)
NEEDED MESHES
DX compatibility files
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Tribal DX (4096 res version):

Enclave DX:
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files:
Enclave DX T
Enclave DX Pulse
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Hellfire DX (Cinder version):

Bornagain Combat Armor:

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BornagainCombatArmor4096
BornagainCombatArmor4096EnvironmentMaps
BornagainAnchorageCombatArmor2048
BornagainGhoulCombatArmor4096
BornagainZetaCombatArmor4096
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HiRes Chinese Stealth Armor (Default version):

AntAgonizer and Mechanist 2K:

Character/NPCs:
Fallout 3 Redesigned - Formerly Project Beauty HD (HD Edition File):

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This mod can cause a bug where NPC heads are radically different to their body (skin color, race etc). To
fix that, just set "bLoadFaceGenHeadEGTFiles" from 0 to 1 in the fallout.ini file (inside the MO profiles
folder). If that line isn't present, just add it under the [General] section. It should look like this:
bLoadFaceGenHeadEGTFiles = 1
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Fallout 3 Redesigned - UF3P Patch:

Hall Of Face (X2 F3 Version):

Ghouls Hires retexture (Main File):

Creatures:
Vandr HD Creatures:
Fallout 3 Hirezd (Supermutants):

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files:
Supermutants
Supermutants 4k Fawkes
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Feral Ghouls - Biohazard - Fallout 3 Edition (Just the Broken Steel and Point Lookout Ghouls files):
Install it manually and set the <data> directory properly on both files.
Mirelurk 2K:
Trog and Factory Protectron 2K:

Dog 2K:
Deathclaw 4K:
Tiny Marie Retexture for The Pitt (Large version):

Swampfolk Backwater Retexture (Main File):

Hi-Res Harold:
Robots HD Retexture:
This mod is made by the Russian modder QuazarX. It can only be found in this website:
http://modgames.net/load/fallout3/modeli_i_tekstury/robots_hd_retexture/33-1-0-18616
Direct link to the download:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/9mqm5fdo27tg8r6/Robots+HD+Retexture.7z
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Click "no" when asked to install it as a BAIN installer.
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To install the 4k Liberty Prime textures:
-When manually installing, uncheck the "libertyprime" folder in:

"Robots HD Retexture\Data\textures\creatures"
-Then go to:
Robots HD Retexture\Liberty HD Retexture\??????? 4096\textures\creatures
And drag the "libertyprime" folder on it to "Robots HD Retexture\Data\textures\creatures"

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NOTE: Only keep the "DC Interiors Patch" folder in the main mod folder if you use the "DC Interiors" mod.
I haven't included that mod or compatibility information for it in this guide.
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Visitant's Protectron Overhaul (Main File):

Weapons:
PM's HD Ammo Boxes (F03 Edition) (2K Diffuse 1K Normals File):
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Weapon Enhancement Pack:

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files:
Main File
WEP RH Irons Patch
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FO3-WRP - Weapon Retexture Project:

Mauser C96 replacer:

Weapon Mod Kits - Millenia's WRP fixes:

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files and rename each as something specific so that they don't conflict:
Millenia's C96 Replacer - WMK Compatibility Patch

Millenia's Retextured Project - WMK Compatibility Patch
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Weapon Mod Kits - dlc weapons enabler:

Mesh and Texture Fixes for Weapon Mod Kits - Millenia's WRP fixes:
Additional Fixes for Weapon Mod Kits - dlc weapons enabler:

Plasma Rifle Awesomefied:

Install it manually and uncheck PlasmaRifleAwesomefied.esp. Keep the WMK plugin only.
Plasma Rifle Awesomefied - Now with ironsights (Ironsights for WMK version):
Fallout 3 Hirezd:
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Download these files and install them in the respective order, set the <data> directory properly for each
one of them:
BB Gun
Flamer
Grenades
Knuckles
Lincolns Repeater
Lincolns Repeater - Optional Cubemaps
Mines
Minigun
Minigun - Deluxe Addon
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Tweaked Powerfist Modders Resource:

sledgehammer redo:
Super Sledge Retextured:

AfterKing's High-Res Baseball Bat Retexture (New Vegas Nexus):

Kitchen Knife Retexture (New Vegas Nexus):

Combat Knife Retexture (Combat Knife Retextured file) (New Vegas Nexus):
Philekos Tesla-Cannon Retexture (New Vegas Nexus):
When manually installing, uncheck the "weapons" folder.
Realistic Bullet Speed - WMK Supported:

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WMK with tracers

Plasma and Laser Optional
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No Tracer Effect:
Overhaul Modding Guide - Tweaks and Fixes Patch:

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This is a patch I made to help with this guide. It includes:
-A mod I created called "Proper Projectile and Casings" (PPaC) that gives proper projectiles and casings
to weapons. So for example, the 10mm pistol won't eject a rifle bullet casing when shooting. And the
bullet projectile itself will be correct as well, according to the weapon. I have done that for all of the main
firearms in the game and it was made specifically for the guide, so it requires RH_IS + WMK + Millenia's
weapon mods + all of Millenia's weapon mods fixes by Jacqueslws + WMK - dlc weapons enabler by
Jacqueslws + Realistic Bullet Speed to be installed altogether and properly.
-Any random tweaks and fixes to some other mods included in this guide.
Just download and install it normally. I don't recommend trying to use it outside of this guide as it requires
many specific mods/patches present in the guide in a specific order.
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Creating a Merged Patch with FO3Edit:
A merged patch is basically a little .esp that tries to combine information from
different .esps in your plugin list to ensure compatibility between mods. It's not a magical
solution and it doesn't affect everything it should, but it's still one more step towards a
stable game so there's no reason not to create one. It's very simple:
-Right-click anywhere on the left side panel (the plugin list). You can right-click the very last .esp for
example.
-Hover your pointer over the "Other" section (at the end) so that it shows its options.
-Click on "Create Merged Patch".
-Name the .esp anything you want, for example "Merged Patch" and click OK.
The following errors may appear in WeaponModKits.esp, when trying to create a merged patch:
Error: Can't merge faulty ordered list aaaSIguns2OrderedList [FLST:3B0158DA]

Error: Can't merge faulty ordered list aaaAFgunsOrderedList [FLST:3B0130EB]
Error: Can't merge faulty ordered list aaaAFguns2OrderedList [FLST:3B0130ED]
Error: Can't merge faulty ordered list aaaECgunsOrderedList [FLST:3B01522D]
Error: Can't merge faulty ordered list aaaECguns2OrderedList [FLST:3B01522E]
Error: Can't merge faulty ordered list aaaLSgunsOrderedList [FLST:3B0158D5]
Error: Can't merge faulty ordered list aaaLSguns2OrderedList [FLST:3B0158D6]
Error: Can't merge faulty ordered list aaaSCgunsOrderedList [FLST:3B0158D7]
Error: Can't merge faulty ordered list aaaSCguns2OrderedList [FLST:3B0158D8]
Error: Can't merge faulty ordered list aaaSIgunsOrderedList [FLST:3B0158D9]
These errors can be safely ignored, as the data that can't be merged is already present and
properly ordered in the last .esp that's loaded.
The plugin will now be in MO's "Overwrite" folder (on the mod list). It should show on the plugin
list, you just have to activate it.
You should create a Merged Patch not only when adding new plugins, but also when updating,
removing or changing the load order of any plugins as well.
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Plugin list and load order:
The mods themselves should be installed in the order provided above. The plugin order
needs a bit of adjusting though. Set it up this way:
Fallout3.esm
Anchorage.esm
ThePitt.esm
StreetLights.esm
BrokenSteel.esm
PointLookout.esm
Zeta.esm
Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch.esm
iHUD.esm
RH_IRONSIGHTS.esm
Project Beauty.esm
Project Beauty- Broken Steel.esp
Project Beauty- Point Lookout.esp
Fallout 3 Redesigned - UF3P Patch.esp
rmSaveManager.esp (Optional)
PAL - MERGED.esp (Optional)
No UI Blur.esp
AutoGates.esp
AnimatedTerminalScreenSavers.esp
Realistic Explosions.esp
RHKFollowerXP.esp
FirstPersonGunFollowCrosshairs.esp
AutoAim_6000_v1.0.esp
ZoomReworked.esp
CanHasRecoil.esp
Stealth Kills Enabled.esp
Stealth Kills Enabled - Pitt Compatibility.esp
Realistic Death Physics.esp
BA_Repair_GOTY.esp
Slower Degradation (-50%).esp (Or any other alternative .esp)
WeightRebalance.esp
PiPBoy White Light.esp (Or any other alternative .esp)
PiPBoy Light Range x2.esp (Or any other alternative .esp)
Faster PipBoy Light.esp
Sprint Mod.esp
No Blur Effect.esp
RealisticHDRLight.esp
Xepha's Darkened Interiors.esp
Xepha's Darkened Interiors - OA.esp
Xepha's Darkened Interiors - BS.esp
Xepha's Darkened Interiors - PL.esp
EpicMiniNukes.esp
Gunfire Sound Range Increased.esp
RH_IronSights_Basic_VanillaPlugin.esp
RH_IronSights_Basic_AnchoragePlugin.esp
RH_IronSights_Basic_PittPlugin.esp
RH_IronSights_Basic_BrokenSteelPlugin.esp
RH_IronSights_Basic_PointLookoutPlugin.esp
RH_IronSights_Basic_ZetaPlugin.esp
RH_IronSights_Pitt_NewRifleSights.esp
RH_IronSights_RemoveReticule.esp
RH_IronSights_PL_NewItems.esp (Disabled)
WeaponModKits.esp
WeaponModKits - OperationAnchorage.esp
WeaponModKits - ThePitt.esp
WeaponModKits - BrokenSteel.esp
WeaponModKits - PointLookout.esp
WeaponModKits - Zeta.esp
RH_WMK_Bridge.esp
IMPACT.esp
6IXES Clutter Texture Pack.esp
majormodder's Junk Food to Barbeque Crisps.esp
schematics2.esp
ClearRadSuits.esp
body blood replacment.esp
AnimatedFanV2f3.esp
d7_hubris.esp
BornAgain Outcast v3.esp
WinterizedT51bDX.esp
Tribal_DX.esp
Bornagain Zeta Combat Armor Texture Patch.esp
FO3_WRP.esp
Millenia_C96_replacer.esp
Millenia_C96_replacer_WMKpatch.esp
Millenia_WMK.esp
WMK_Fixes_dlc.esp
Mesh and Texture Fixes for Weapon Mod Kits - Millenia's WRP fixes.esp
Additional Fixes for Weapon Mod Kits - dlc weapons enabler.esp
PlasmaRifleAwesomefiedWMK.esp
Fo3HirezdLincolnRepeater.esp
Fo3HirezdMinigun.esp
sledgehammer textureset.esp
superSledgeRetexture Textureset.esp
RealisticBulletsWMKtracers.esp
RBS -Laser and Plasma Projectiles Optional.esp
Overhaul Modding Guide - Tweaks and Fixes Patch.esp
Merged Patch.esp
There are 87 plugins in total.

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Initial information and observations about the guide:

Special credits to:

-Plasma Rifle Awesomefied - Now with ironsights

I can't thank him enough.

-vincentindigo on Nexus Mods, creator of many bugfixes.

In the Miscellaneous files section, download "Mod Organizer 1 Legacy".

When first opening Mod Organizer:

3. Sort the official plugins in this order:

4. Open the "Archives" tab. Check "Have MO manage archives"

-FO3Edit (xEdit, aka TES5Edit)

To be able to use it through Mod Organizer:

-Open Mod Organizer.

-Updated Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch (aka UUF3P)

-Download it from Nexus, install it normally.

-Fallout Anniversary Patcher

-Download the "fose_v1_3_beta.7z" file from its official website:

-Ogg Vorbis Libraries (New Vegas Nexus)

-F3TF - Fallout 3 Tick Fix

-Download it from Nexus, install it normally.

-NVAC (New Vegas Nexus)

-Fallout 3 Heap Replacer

-Out Of Memory Fix

-Download it from Nexus, install it normally.

-Download it from Nexus, install it normally.

-Go to your profile's folder in MO's directories. For example:

-Download it from Nexus, install it normally.

Optional: Personal Achievements Log (SeraphTCs Fix version)

-Download it from Nexus.

-Go to your profile's folder in MO's directories. For example:

-Save and exit.

Criteria for mod choices:

Again: Follow the order presented below.

Gameplay tweaks and improvements:

HD Main Menu - Pause - Loading Screens:

Crisp Main Menu And Loading Screens:

Better Loading Glare:

Enhanced User Interface:

Auto Gates v13:

Animated Terminal Screen Savers:

Animated Terminal Screen Savers (1.05)

Realistic Explosions (Main File, 50% Radius):

Combined Combat XP (FOSE):

Compass Height Indicator (FOSE):

Better Pickup Prompt (FOSE):

Immersive HUD - iHUD (Main File):

High Quality Pip-Boy Icons (Main File):

Vanilla UI Plus (Fallout 3):

No Map Marker Popups (FOSE):

Deselect Quests (FOSE):

Fallout 3 - Enhanced Camera (Main File):

Enhanced Camera Ground Sink Fix (FOSE)

Fallout 3 Gun Follows Crosshairs in First Person View:

Auto Aim Explained and Properly Applied:

Can Has Recoil:

Stealth Kills Enabled:

Realistic Death Physics (7zip Version):

Quick Item Transfer (FOSE):

Slower Item Degradation:

PiPBoy Light Mod:

Faster PipBoy Light:

Better Autowalk (FOSE):