guide Fallout IV for Beginners - V3.2.9 (Outdated)

Aylis · May 14, 2022

1. Yes. Its the last entry in the guide.

2. All mods which change the leveled lists. We use it to make sure that there are no conflicts anymore.

3. That would be 'VTAW Wardrobe 4'.

jaeos · May 15, 2022

1 hour ago, Aylis said:

@DarthNyriss

1. Yes. Its the last entry in the guide.

2. All mods which change the leveled lists. We use it to make sure that there are no conflicts anymore.

3. That would be 'VTAW Wardrobe 4'.

Mine has some from vtaw 6 and vtaw 4 along with huge t-shirts

DarthNyriss · May 15, 2022

13 hours ago, Aylis said:

@DarthNyriss

1. Yes. Its the last entry in the guide.

2. All mods which change the leveled lists. We use it to make sure that there are no conflicts anymore.

3. That would be 'VTAW Wardrobe 4'.

Ah, I see now. That would probably make a lt of my problems disappear. As always, Aylis, I am grateful. Thank you.

DarthNyriss · May 15, 2022

Forgive another stupid question, but wasn't I'm Darlene in the NPC section? It isn't in the main list and I *thought* I saw it to be added.

DarthNyriss · May 15, 2022

This has possibilities: TheKite's Militiawoman Outfit: https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/26025

Aylis · May 15, 2022

@DarthNyriss

1. Way too close to 'Ivy', only that Ivy is way more fleshed out.

2. Just a big 'Nope!' as we already got the 'NWM' for that group.

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# insert curse of your choice here #

I'm done for today. The work of the last four hours just went up in smoke... Now i have to rebuild a smaller (but complicated one) and a big patch.

XIss · May 16, 2022

@Aylis I currently play with REACTOR ENB + weather synergy + Ultra Interior/Exterior Lightning. But I see you updated your "Weather & Lightning" section and put the standard recommandations mods for Reactor (Nac X + Enhanced Lights & FX). So finally do you think it's better like this ? I'm still hesitate with what to keep or change. There are pros and cons for every set ups

Aylis · May 16, 2022

Had an accident. Can't really write now...

XIss · May 16, 2022

I wish you a good recovery

DarthNyriss · May 16, 2022

3 hours ago, Aylis said:

Had an accident. Can't really write now...

I hope it's nothing serious.

DarthNyriss · May 16, 2022

On a lighter note, I jumped down the modding rabbit hole again and ran into this. This is definitely being added to my list (if I can find the space.)

Raider Themed Workshop: https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/11244?tab=description

This one is partially Aylis's fault - she added the Nude Raider Corpse Decoration Replacer (which is awesome) but I noticed the author added patches to a couple of other mods - this being one. I feel a new character coming on.

Butcher Meat Rack is the other. I'll give you a minute to dwell on THAT image.

(Quick Edit: The Workshop is standalone but was supposed to be part of a larger mod that never came out. Haven't had a chance to try it yet but there shouldn't be any issues.)

Edited May 17, 2022 by DarthNyriss

Aylis · May 17, 2022

Writing is still... let's say... 'very uncomfortable'. Lost quite some skin on my underarms (sliding on concrete is not a recommended hobby).

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@XIss

Yep, i changed that. I still think that ELFX changes too many locations and can cause issues. Personally i'm going to use the first entry in that subgroup. It is less intrusive and should work fine with every other (upcoming) mod.

@DarthNyriss

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Down to five patches i still have to rework. Sorting is quite complicated and i had to move a lot of items. The worst part are the keywords that are required for moving items in the menues. Atm i got some overlaps and i hope i'll be able to reduce those.

alaunus01 · May 17, 2022

10 minutes ago, Aylis said:

Writing is still... let's say... 'very uncomfortable'. Lost quite some skin on my underarms (sliding on concrete is not a recommended hobby).

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DarthNyriss · May 17, 2022

Slight problem I'm not sure what to do about (without screwing everything up.)

Fusion Girl Vanilla Outfits. When it's disabled, everything is fine. Enable it and it insists on putting underwear on. Now, I've only tried this when creating a new character, and the chances of wearing vanilla outfits are pretty slim. But. Must I run everything through Bodyslide (or, as I call it, The Tome of Black Magic) or just disable it and ignore it?

DarthNyriss · May 17, 2022

17 minutes ago, Aylis said:

Writing is still... let's say... 'very uncomfortable'. Lost quite some skin on my underarms (sliding on concrete is not a recommended hobby).

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Ohhh Aylis!! In my (much) younger days I had to lay a motorcycle down to avoid a much larger vehicle. Needless to say I left a good layer of me on that road so I know what that must feel like. I won't ask how it happened to you, just know you have my deepest sympathy and empathy.

XIss · May 17, 2022

@DarthNyriss You can build everything with BodySlide with your custom preset but for more flexibility you can set an output path in the advanced settings of BodySlide. I had put on my MO2 overwrite folder. Like this I can do a lot of tests without changing the original files. Because by default if you don't set an output BodySlide path, every builds you do with BodySlide will be overwritten with your new builds.

DarthNyriss · May 17, 2022

4 hours ago, XIss said:

@DarthNyriss You can build everything with BodySlide with your custom preset but for more flexibility you can set an output path in the advanced settings of BodySlide. I had put on my MO2 overwrite folder. Like this I can do a lot of tests without changing the original files. Because by default if you don't set an output BodySlide path, every builds you do with BodySlide will be overwritten with your new builds.

Ah, that sounds like a plan. Thanks for the push Xlss! I think that's where I've been going wrong. (note to self: RTFM!)

DarthNyriss · May 17, 2022

If you're a scrap collector - and who isn't - this might be for you.

Reasonable Scrapping: https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/47940

"Overhauls various junk items and world objects to yield scrap resources more appropriate to the object in question ."

jaeos · May 18, 2022

8 hours ago, DarthNyriss said:

Slight problem I'm not sure what to do about (without screwing everything up.)

Fusion Girl Vanilla Outfits. When it's disabled, everything is fine. Enable it and it insists on putting underwear on. Now, I've only tried this when creating a new character, and the chances of wearing vanilla outfits are pretty slim. But. Must I run everything through Bodyslide (or, as I call it, The Tome of Black Magic) or just disable it and ignore it?

Even if you do the nude body sometimes the build gets put into the mod folder and not output, thats what was happening with mine and the male bodies, so it may be putting the nevernude into the mod itself and not where it was supposed to go. re-install and rebuild but, output it to your bodyslide output (or overwrite)

Aylis · May 18, 2022

Patches for the icons are finally done.

Now i have to sort some items into the correct groups and fix single bottlecaps having no icon but more getting it.

Momentary count:

Spoiler

Armor : 1 patch replacing 29 - 12 optional loose patches left

Items : 1 patch replacing 34 - 22 optional loose patches left

Weapons : 1 patch replacing 25 - 7 optional loose patches left

Total : 3 patches replacing 88 - 41 optional loose patches left

Maybe i can condense it a bit more... ? ''''

Note: changes so far.

Spoiler

Moved 'K9 Armor' from 'Utility' to 'Equipment - Tactical Accessory Compendium'

Moved 'D98R Light' from 'Utility' to 'Equipment - Tactical Accessory Compendium' Separate entries for 'Nightvision', 'Glasses', 'Flashlight' and 'Watch'?

Moved 'Tactical Gloves' from 'Utility' to 'Equipment - Tactical Accessory Compendium'

Moved 'Tactical Flashlights' from 'Utility' to 'Equipment - Tactical Accessory Compendium'

Added 'Equipment - Gasmasks'

Moved special gasmasks from 'S58' to 'Equipment - Gasmasks'

Renamed keyword 'Clothing - Converse Shoes' to 'Clothing - Shoes'

Moved 'Worn Boots' from 'Atom Girl' to 'Clothing - Shoes'

Moved 'Trainers' from 'TCS' to 'Clothing - Shoes'

Renamed keyword 'Armor - Precursor Suit' to 'Clothing - Underwear'

Moved underarmor and jacket from 'Armor - Precursor Suit' to 'Equipment - Tactical Accessory Compendium'

Moved 'Comfy Old Boots' from 'Wardrobe 1' to 'Clothing - Shoes'

Moved 'Overknee Socks' from 'Wardrobe 1' to 'Clothing - Underwear'

Integrated 'Osare Undies' into 'AIP - Combined'

Moved 'Osare Undies' from 'Utility' into 'Clothing - Underwear'

Moved 'Nuka Grenade' from 'Atom Girl' into 'Weapons - Grenade'

Moved 'Fishnet Body' from 'Atom Girl' into 'Clothing - Underwear'

Moved 'Panty' from 'Atom Girl' into 'Clothing - Underwear'

Moved 'Nuka Grenade' from 'Atom Girl' into 'Weapon - Grenade'

Made 'M84 FlashBang' non-optional

Integrated 'M84 Flashbang' into 'WIP - Combined'

Integrated 'FGEP' into 'WIP - Combined'

Moved 'Bile Grenade' from 'FGEP' into 'Weapon - Grenade'

Renamed 'Weapon - MP5' to 'Weapon - SMG'

Made 'VTAW Wardrobe 1' non-optional

Integrated 'VTAW Wardrobe 1' into 'AIP - Combined'

Renamed 'Clothing - VTAW Wardrobe 1' to 'Clothing - Wardrobe'

Renamed 'CAMPING GEAR' to 'Equipment - Camping Gear'

Moved 'Stockings' from 'VTAW Wardrobe 4' into 'Clothing - Underwear'

Moved boots from 'VTAW Wardrobe 4' into 'Clothing - Shoes'

Moved clothing from 'VTAW Wardrobe 4' into 'Clothing - Wardrobe'

Renamed 'TCS Sportswear' to 'Clothing - Sportswear'

Moved bikini from 'VTAW Wardrobe 4' into 'Clothing - Sportswear'

Moved underwear from 'Clothing - Sportswear' into 'Clothing - Underwear'

Moved 'Long Coat' from 'Utility' into 'Clothing - Wardrobe'

Renamed 'CRIMSONRIDER'S ACCESSORIES' to 'Clothing - Minutemen Accessoires'

Moved boots from 'Clothing - Minutemen Accessoires' into 'Clothing - Shoes'

Moved masks from 'Clothing - Minutemen Accessoires' into 'Equipment - Gasmasks'

Renamed 'Weapons - XM4' to 'Weapons - Assault Rifle'

Moved 'AKM' (and variants) from 'Weapons - AKM' into 'Weapons - Assault Rifle'

Moved 'HK G3' (and variants) from 'Weapons - G3' into 'Weapons - Assault Rifle'

Moved 'HK G36' from 'Weapons - G36' into 'Weapons - Assault Rifle'

Renamed 'Weapons - Glock 19X' to 'Weapons - Pistol'

Moved 'Tokarev' from 'Weapons - AKM' into 'Weapons - Pistol'

Moved '1911M' (and variants) from 'Weapons - 1911M' into 'Weapons - Pistol'

Renamed 'Ammunition - Fireworks' to 'Ammunition - Special'

Moved 'Modified Bowling Ball' from 'Utility' into 'Ammunition - Special'

Moved 'Syringe XYZ' from 'Ammunition - Syringe' into 'Ammunition - Special'

Moved 'Syringe Taser' (and variant) from 'Handcuffs' into 'Ammunition - Special'

Moved 'Syringe Radscorpion' from 'NIP - CW Radscorpion' into 'Ammunition - Special'

Renamed 'Weapons - Missile and Rocket Launcher' to 'Weapons - Launcher'

Integrated 'M203 Grenadelauncher' from 'Weapons - M203' into 'Weapons - Launcher'

Added 'WIP - Thompson SMG'

Integrated 'WIP - Thompson SMG' into 'WIP - Combined'

Added the '10th Dress' to 'AIP - Mini Dresses'

Integrated 'AIP - Mini Dresses' into 'AIP - Combined'

Fixed a few icons in 'AIP - NWM'

Integrated 'WIP - ECO' into 'WIP - Combined'

Moved config holotapes from 'ECO' into 'Equipment - Utility'

Moved 'M50 Gasmask' from 'Equipment - Tactical Accessory Compendium' to 'Equipment - Gasmasks'

Moved 'Nano Masks' from 'Equipment - Tactical Accessory Compendium' to 'Equipment - Gasmasks'

Fixed a few overlapping keywords

Moved 'Cybernetics' from 'Utility' to 'Medical - Medicine' (Own group? Military Acecessoires?)

Moved 'Medical Nanobots' from 'Utility' to 'Medical - Medicine'

Renamed 'Equipment - TAC' to 'Equipment - Military Accessoires'

'Created' 'Equipment - Optical Accessoires'

Moved 'D98R Light' from 'Equipment - TAC' to 'Equipment - Optical Accessoires'

Moved 'Tactical Flashlights' from 'Equipment - TAC' to 'Equipment - Optical Accessoires'

Moved 'NVG' from 'Equipment - TAC' to 'Equipment - Optical Accessoires'

Moved 'WTTO NVG' from 'Equipment - TAC' to 'Equipment - Optical Accessoires'

Edited May 25, 2022 by Aylis

DarthNyriss · May 19, 2022

Heather Casdin just got a major update. https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/23273

Aylis · May 20, 2022

Now comes the part with fun...

The files here are intended to replace my old icon patches

Before i make this an official release i need some feedback. Should i move more things (like glasses and goggles into 'Optical Accessoires')? Is a group missing (create one for 'Jewellry')? Something you'd do different?

General info:

The required mods are just that and are essential for this to work properly.

'Optional' are all mods that are not essential but listed in the guide.

'Integrated' are the loose files and ONLY needed if you don't want to use 'Combined'.

'Combined' combines the loose files of 'Integrated' into a single ESP.

You'll also need to download and install 'Real Handcuffs' as its keyword is required.

Load order:

(Required) Tags Extended

Tags Extended.7z

(Required) Base game and DLC

Aylis Icon Patches - Base Game and DLC.7z

Armor Icon Patches - Optional