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00:00:00 – 00:11:52
The video by Triple S provides a comprehensive guide on modding Fallout 4, focusing on essential tools and steps for efficient mod management and installation. Key points include the importance and installation of the Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE), creating desktop shortcuts to launch the game with mods, and leveraging the Vortex mod manager for handling mods, their load orders, and fixing issues. Viewers are guided through mitigating long loading times with specific mods and advised on resolving mod conflicts, managing configuration prompts, and the significance of checking mod descriptions for detailed instructions. The overall theme emphasizes the use of Nexus Mods and Vortex for optimizing and customizing the Fallout 4 gaming experience.
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In this part of the video, the creator, Triple S, guides viewers on how to mod Fallout 4 by setting up the necessary tools for easy mod installation from the Nexus Mods website. He explains the importance of the F4SE (Fallout 4 Script Extender), directing users to download it manually from the Nexus Mods site. Triple S walks through the steps of extracting F4SE files into the game’s installation folder via a file explorer like WinRAR or 7-zip. He demonstrates how to use the F4SE loader to launch the game in a modifiable state and verify its installation by accessing the in-game console. Finally, he shows how to create a desktop shortcut for the F4SE loader and customize its icon, preparing users for future modding.
00:03:00
In this segment, the video discusses setting up a shortcut on the desktop to launch Fallout 4 with mods, ensuring mods operate correctly by using the shortcut rather than launching through Steam. It then covers using the Vortex mod manager, a tool for managing, installing, and removing mods while handling the load order to ensure proper game function. The video instructs downloading and installing Vortex, requiring .NET 6.0 installation if not already present. After installation, the user needs to log in and authorize the mod manager. The segment concludes with setting Fallout 4 as the default game profile in Vortex and mentions the importance of the Fallout 4 Script Extender for further mod installations.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the creator explains how to fix long loading times in Fallout 4 using a mod. They demonstrate the process of downloading and installing mods via the Vortex mod manager. Key actions include clicking on Vortex instead of manual download, downloading necessary files, and managing installed mods. The creator highlights the need for specific files like F4 SE, often required by many other mods. They also point out that certain mods may require additional DLCs, recommending users to upgrade to the Game of the Year Edition if needed. Finally, they prepare to test the mod by starting the game.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to run a shortcut for a mod on the desktop and explains that the initial load time might be lengthy but subsequent loads between different areas should be faster due to the mod. The importance of using the Nexus Mods Fallout 4 page to find and install popular mods is highlighted. The Vortex mod manager is introduced as a tool to manage mods efficiently, addressing potential issues through notifications and automatic fixes. The presenter advises on dealing with mod incompatibilities, how to interact with configuration prompts, and the importance of checking the mod description pages for specific information. The segment concludes with a mention of resources linked below the video, including a main mod list and an upcoming video on optimizing Fallout 4.