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00:00:00 – 00:22:52
The video provides a comprehensive guide on how to play and mod Fallout 4 on the Steam Deck using Steam OS, focusing on steps involving Mod Organizer 2 and Script Extender (F4SE). Key points include downloading and setting up Mod Organizer 2, managing Nexus mods, handling hidden files, and transferring saved game files. The creator illustrates the installation and activation of essential mods, including the Auto Fire mod and those that enhance gameplay through cheats and quality-of-life improvements. They also offer solutions to common issues like sound problems using Proton Tricks. Finally, in gaming mode, they demonstrate how to navigate and verify the functionality of the mods, ensuring that the setup works as intended.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, the creator explains how to play Fallout 4 on the Steam Deck using Steam OS with mods, specifically with the use of Mod Organizer 2. Key actions include:
1. Downloading Mod Organizer 2 from a GitHub page, specifically the 132 MB zip file.
2. Extracting the downloaded file.
3. Adding the Mod Organizer executable to Steam and setting its compatibility to Proton Experimental.
4. Starting Mod Organizer 2, creating a global instance to manage multiple games, and selecting the Fallout 4 game folder.
5. Optionally connecting to a Nexus account for mod downloads, although the creator prefers manually downloading mods.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the presenter introduces the setup process for Fallout 4 Mod Organizer 2 and emphasizes the importance of the in-app tutorial for first-time users to familiarize themselves with the interface. They opt to skip the tutorial and proceed with other configurations. The presenter explains how to manage links for Nexus mods and describes the layout of the Mod Organizer’s user interface. They highlight essential options like running Fallout 4 within Mod Organizer for mods to function correctly and introduce the Fallout 4 Script Extender, a crucial component for many mods. Given the recent update, the presenter advises using a previous version of the game if the extender is not yet supported and demonstrates how to manually download and add the Script Extender to the game folder.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker provides instructions on how to show hidden files within a directory to access game files for Fallout 4. They detail the process of locating and extracting necessary files, ensuring the f4c loader.exe is in the same directory as the Fallout 4 executable. The speaker demonstrates how to run the game through a mod organizer and highlights the importance of using the script extender for certain mods. For players with existing save files, the speaker explains how to transfer those save files by locating the game’s prefix folder, especially within a Linux system using Proton tricks.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the creator explains how to transfer saved game files using the Mod Organizer. They first identify and locate the prefix folder of the current game, then show how to copy the users folder (where game saves are stored) to the Mod Organizer’s prefix folder. After running the game to verify that the Script Extender is installed but noting the absence of old saves, they quit the game and paste the users folder into the Mod Organizer’s prefix folder. This process allows the old game saves to be loaded in the newly set up game environment.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the creator discusses copying their game saves and booting up a save file from their next-gen console, explaining why they encountered an error. They mention using a mod with a script extender and demonstrate an auto-fire mod and another mod that changes how the gun is positioned while walking or running. Additionally, they showcase a cheat mod with new settings for cheats. The creator then addresses missing sounds in the game, detailing how to use Proton Tricks to fix this by installing the required DX June 2010 version. They guide the viewer through the installation process and how to add mods using the mod organizer.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker focuses on installing and configuring various mods for a game. They mention activating an auto-fire feature, and point out the need for several mods including “Fixes and Tweaks,” which provides cheat options. The speaker explains the necessary dependencies for these mods, mentioning the required DLCs, script extender, MCM categorizer, and Rusty face fix. They detail the manual installation process for the Mod Configuration Menu, emphasizing that it must be done manually and that the mods need to be enabled via a check mark. Lastly, the speaker runs the game in gaming mode to demonstrate functionality, addressing issues viewers have had between desktop and gaming modes.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the host shifts back to gaming mode to test out mods on a game. They remind viewers to like and subscribe to the channel for more content on gaming handhelds, especially the Steam Deck, as well as mods, cheats, and emulation. The host explains how to rename the mod organizer for future use and change its artwork for better aesthetics. Once in gaming mode, the host demonstrates navigating using the Steam button, right touchpad as a mouse, and R2 button for left-clicking, emphasizing these controls because a keyboard and mouse are typically not available in gaming mode. Finally, the game is booted up to see if the mods are functioning correctly.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates that the mods for Fallout 4 are successfully loaded on a Steam Deck running Steam OS. This is evidenced by the game showing that achievements are disabled, which is an indicator that mods are active. The speaker moves the camera position to their preference and tests the Auto Fire mod, showing it works by explaining how the weapon firing and positioning change depending on movement. They also highlight the mod config menu, which includes cheats and quality-of-life improvements such as easier lockpicking and invulnerable companions. The speaker confirms the activation of the script extender (F4SE) necessary for these mods to function, ending with a suggestion for viewers to give a thumbs up if the video was helpful.