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An overhaul of how combat defeat and death is handled.
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DOWN BUT NOT OUT
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VERSION: 1.2 Full Release
1.1 NOTE: This version just improves knockout detection Courtesy of one grneely, who did all the investigation, all I did was test verify the fix wouldn't break anything and release it like 3 months after I said I would. Thanks!
1.1 NOTE: IF you have been using this, I apologize, there's been an error in the past versions which will often permanently strip the quest item status of some items. Please update to the 1.1 version to fix this issue occurring in the future. Sorry (^_^);;
1.0 NOTE: With this release I have achieved my original goal for this mod, and am finished with development for now, outside of Bug Fixes I can figure out, which you can report via the comments or bug reports sections of Nexus, and I will do my best to fix.
DESCRIPTION:
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"Down But Not Out" is difficult to describe in just a few words, but the basic gist is this: A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF DEATH!
This mod takes what normally happens when you are defeated in combat (i.e. Gruesome Death), and give you a few more options:
1. You can be left for dead in the wasteland,
2. You can be enslaved.
3. You can be Jailed by certain factions.
The mod is exhaustively configurable, and puts a lot of the details up to the user.
So if you've ever wanted something different to happen when you screw up a fight, this mod is for you.
Currently the Only Compatibility this has with DLC is that it will disable the mod while in DLC Spaces such that you will die normally instead of being awkwardly warped back to the wasteland.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK! I realize this is possibly quite confusing, and I don't always explain things well, so if you have a question, ask away in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer you.
DLC VERSION NOTE: If you have the DLC version, currently all this does in terms of death disabling is disable DBNO functions when in their respective areas, so that you don't have to worry about getting warped to the Wasteland. However if you have the DLC it is important to use it, as it patches the mod for healing items added by DLC, which can cause false positive knockouts.
I may eventually add some DLC sections, but no promises Fallout 4 Approaches and I have little free time.
DETAILS:
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As Stated above "Down But Not Out" takes steps to overhaul death, and allows you to configure it to your taste.
How it works: DBNO uses a variety of quests and items to monitor the player and enemies during combat. It will select enemies targeting the player and then decide a course of action based on the mods settings. At a configurable level of damage, the player will start to bleed out, and eventually be knocked out. Alternatively, the player will be reduced to 0 health, and will be knocked out. A short passing out scene will play, and then the player will be looted, moved, set to configurable wake up conditions, and be woken up in a new location.
The specific path that happens after you are knocked out depends on the mod's settings (configured by you), and who you are facing in combat:
1. If you are defeated by someone in a faction that will "Leave you for dead," you will wake up at another location in the wasteland, with someone to help you get back on your feet.
2. If you are defeated by someone who will sell you into slavery, you will wake up in Paradise Falls, and have to find a way to escape, or perish.
3. If you are defeated by someone who will jail you, you will wake up in the jail appropriate for whatever faction has defeated you. Each faction Jail has it's own options and means of serving time, paying a bounty and/or escaping.
4. You also have the option to disable the mod for any faction, meaning that faction will still kill you.
Again, all of these are configurable by you to match your preference. The default settings are what I think is most lore friendly, but I'm open to polite suggestions.
"Down But Not Out" will automatically disable itself during a few quests in the game, to try and prevent any game breaking results. (Spoilers) It will not run:
1. Until you leave Vault 101 for the first time.
2. During Tranquility Lane's simulation.
3. During your escape from Project Purity.
4. while you are trapped in Raven Rock.
5. During Take it Back's Assault on Project Purity.
6. While you are captured as a slave (Added by this mod).
7. While in DLC areas outside the capital wasteland (DLC VERSION ONLY).
During these times, Fallout should function normally, meaning your character will die.
SETTINGS EXPLICATED:
You can access Down but not Out Settings via an 'Armor' item called <DBNO Settings>
Below are nested explanations:
---Bleedout/Passout Options
---Bleedout State Options: Set whether or not the bleedout mechanic is enabled.
---Bleedout Percentage Options: Set what percent of health the player will start to bleed out at.
---Bleedout Effect Options: Set what effects apply to the player during bleedout. (loss of health, blurred vision, etc.)
---Knockout Health Options: This will enable the player to set themselves to be knocked out at a certain percent of health. it is disabled by default.
---Death Options: Set Whether you can die at all, or under what conditions. You can also disable the mod entirely here (for DLCs)
---Recover Condition Options:
---Health Recovery Options: Set what percentage of health the player will have on wakeup.
---Limbs Crippled Options: Set what Limbs are/may be crippled on waking up.
---Left for dead options: Set Where you may be sent after being left for dead (nearest or random site)
---Save on Wakeup Options: Set whether or not a NEW save will be made after you wakeup from knockout. Recommended to leave enabled.
---Faction Options: Set What various factions will do to you on death (Jail, Slavery, Leave for Dead, or Kill)
---Looting Options:
---Chance of Looting Options: Set the chance each item will be looted off you after being left for dead.
---Items Looted: All, Some, or Nothing: Set what types of items will be looted off you (Weapons, Aid, etc.) after being left for dead.
---Items Relocated, Sold, Destroyed: Set What happens to items looted from you (sold to merchants or destroyed).
Note: When being sold into slavery, all your items will be removed, minus quest items. You will have a chance to recover them, if you are skilled enough.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Fallout Script Extender: http://fose.silverlock.org/
--Note: This is non-negotiable, the mod will not function without FOSE Functions.
Install:
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Copy "Down But Not Out.esm" and the .bsa file to your ".../Fallout 3/Data" folder and enable the mod in your launcher of choice.
Uninstall:
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Delete"Down But Not Out.esm" and the .bsa file from your ".../Fallout 3/Data" folder.
Bugs / Issues:
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-This is is only companion tested/friendly for Vanilla Companions, Because of the somewhat individual nature of companion mods, I cannot account for them all, so I cannot guarantee their behavior.
-If you use a mod that makes healing items heal over time instead of instantly, this will mess with detection of the player getting knocked out. You will have to use either the Health Threshold Knockout or hold the Numpad "*" (Asterisk) key to continue on from being knocked out.
-DLC VERSION NOTE: Some weapons that have extra health damage added to enemies by DLC seem to cause an engine bug that ends up still triggering the death cutscene. I'm not currently sure how to resolve this. Watch out for Super Mutant Overlords!
-Probably a few I don't know about. This is really violating the engine in a lot of ways, so don't be too surprised if it fouls up. Sorry, but that's modding.
IF YOU HAVE A BUG: Be a dear and report it in the comments so that I can attempt to address it.
PLEASE BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE: Tell me where you were knocked out, by whom, What your character seemed to be doing, and anything else relevant to the nature of the bug.
Credits:
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Bethesda for Fallout 3
The FOSE Team for their lovely extension
grneely for extra bugfixes and testing
USAGE RIGHTS:
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DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE OR MODIFY THIS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION! Send me a message with what you want to do with it, and I will let you know whether or not I'm comfortable with you using this for it.
SPOILERS - FOR THOSE OBSESSIVE ABOUT FINDING ALL THE CONTENT:
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Jails which have Special Escape Routes via activators:
-Megaton has a loose metal panel that will allow you to climb outside the city
-Tenpenny tower has an escape through loose concrete that will put you outside the compound
-Rivet City has a loose vent that can be used to climb to the outside of the tower. You will have to jump for the water.
-Underworld has a section of loose soil that can put you out in the mall.
----------------------------------------------------------
VERSION: 1.2 Full Release
1.1 NOTE: This version just improves knockout detection Courtesy of one grneely, who did all the investigation, all I did was test verify the fix wouldn't break anything and release it like 3 months after I said I would. Thanks!
1.1 NOTE: IF you have been using this, I apologize, there's been an error in the past versions which will often permanently strip the quest item status of some items. Please update to the 1.1 version to fix this issue occurring in the future. Sorry (^_^);;
1.0 NOTE: With this release I have achieved my original goal for this mod, and am finished with development for now, outside of Bug Fixes I can figure out, which you can report via the comments or bug reports sections of Nexus, and I will do my best to fix.
DESCRIPTION:
----------------------------------------------------------
"Down But Not Out" is difficult to describe in just a few words, but the basic gist is this: A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF DEATH!
This mod takes what normally happens when you are defeated in combat (i.e. Gruesome Death), and give you a few more options:
1. You can be left for dead in the wasteland,
2. You can be enslaved.
3. You can be Jailed by certain factions.
The mod is exhaustively configurable, and puts a lot of the details up to the user.
So if you've ever wanted something different to happen when you screw up a fight, this mod is for you.
Currently the Only Compatibility this has with DLC is that it will disable the mod while in DLC Spaces such that you will die normally instead of being awkwardly warped back to the wasteland.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK! I realize this is possibly quite confusing, and I don't always explain things well, so if you have a question, ask away in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer you.
DLC VERSION NOTE: If you have the DLC version, currently all this does in terms of death disabling is disable DBNO functions when in their respective areas, so that you don't have to worry about getting warped to the Wasteland. However if you have the DLC it is important to use it, as it patches the mod for healing items added by DLC, which can cause false positive knockouts.
I may eventually add some DLC sections, but no promises Fallout 4 Approaches and I have little free time.
DETAILS:
----------------------------------------------------------
As Stated above "Down But Not Out" takes steps to overhaul death, and allows you to configure it to your taste.
How it works: DBNO uses a variety of quests and items to monitor the player and enemies during combat. It will select enemies targeting the player and then decide a course of action based on the mods settings. At a configurable level of damage, the player will start to bleed out, and eventually be knocked out. Alternatively, the player will be reduced to 0 health, and will be knocked out. A short passing out scene will play, and then the player will be looted, moved, set to configurable wake up conditions, and be woken up in a new location.
The specific path that happens after you are knocked out depends on the mod's settings (configured by you), and who you are facing in combat:
1. If you are defeated by someone in a faction that will "Leave you for dead," you will wake up at another location in the wasteland, with someone to help you get back on your feet.
2. If you are defeated by someone who will sell you into slavery, you will wake up in Paradise Falls, and have to find a way to escape, or perish.
3. If you are defeated by someone who will jail you, you will wake up in the jail appropriate for whatever faction has defeated you. Each faction Jail has it's own options and means of serving time, paying a bounty and/or escaping.
4. You also have the option to disable the mod for any faction, meaning that faction will still kill you.
Again, all of these are configurable by you to match your preference. The default settings are what I think is most lore friendly, but I'm open to polite suggestions.
"Down But Not Out" will automatically disable itself during a few quests in the game, to try and prevent any game breaking results. (Spoilers) It will not run:
1. Until you leave Vault 101 for the first time.
2. During Tranquility Lane's simulation.
3. During your escape from Project Purity.
4. while you are trapped in Raven Rock.
5. During Take it Back's Assault on Project Purity.
6. While you are captured as a slave (Added by this mod).
7. While in DLC areas outside the capital wasteland (DLC VERSION ONLY).
During these times, Fallout should function normally, meaning your character will die.
SETTINGS EXPLICATED:
You can access Down but not Out Settings via an 'Armor' item called <DBNO Settings>
Below are nested explanations:
---Bleedout/Passout Options
---Bleedout State Options: Set whether or not the bleedout mechanic is enabled.
---Bleedout Percentage Options: Set what percent of health the player will start to bleed out at.
---Bleedout Effect Options: Set what effects apply to the player during bleedout. (loss of health, blurred vision, etc.)
---Knockout Health Options: This will enable the player to set themselves to be knocked out at a certain percent of health. it is disabled by default.
---Death Options: Set Whether you can die at all, or under what conditions. You can also disable the mod entirely here (for DLCs)
---Recover Condition Options:
---Health Recovery Options: Set what percentage of health the player will have on wakeup.
---Limbs Crippled Options: Set what Limbs are/may be crippled on waking up.
---Left for dead options: Set Where you may be sent after being left for dead (nearest or random site)
---Save on Wakeup Options: Set whether or not a NEW save will be made after you wakeup from knockout. Recommended to leave enabled.
---Faction Options: Set What various factions will do to you on death (Jail, Slavery, Leave for Dead, or Kill)
---Looting Options:
---Chance of Looting Options: Set the chance each item will be looted off you after being left for dead.
---Items Looted: All, Some, or Nothing: Set what types of items will be looted off you (Weapons, Aid, etc.) after being left for dead.
---Items Relocated, Sold, Destroyed: Set What happens to items looted from you (sold to merchants or destroyed).
Note: When being sold into slavery, all your items will be removed, minus quest items. You will have a chance to recover them, if you are skilled enough.
REQUIREMENTS:
----------------------------------------------------------
Fallout Script Extender: http://fose.silverlock.org/
--Note: This is non-negotiable, the mod will not function without FOSE Functions.
Install:
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Copy "Down But Not Out.esm" and the .bsa file to your ".../Fallout 3/Data" folder and enable the mod in your launcher of choice.
Uninstall:
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Delete"Down But Not Out.esm" and the .bsa file from your ".../Fallout 3/Data" folder.
Bugs / Issues:
----------------------------------------------------------
-This is is only companion tested/friendly for Vanilla Companions, Because of the somewhat individual nature of companion mods, I cannot account for them all, so I cannot guarantee their behavior.
-If you use a mod that makes healing items heal over time instead of instantly, this will mess with detection of the player getting knocked out. You will have to use either the Health Threshold Knockout or hold the Numpad "*" (Asterisk) key to continue on from being knocked out.
-DLC VERSION NOTE: Some weapons that have extra health damage added to enemies by DLC seem to cause an engine bug that ends up still triggering the death cutscene. I'm not currently sure how to resolve this. Watch out for Super Mutant Overlords!
-Probably a few I don't know about. This is really violating the engine in a lot of ways, so don't be too surprised if it fouls up. Sorry, but that's modding.
IF YOU HAVE A BUG: Be a dear and report it in the comments so that I can attempt to address it.
PLEASE BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE: Tell me where you were knocked out, by whom, What your character seemed to be doing, and anything else relevant to the nature of the bug.
Credits:
----------------------------------------------------------
Bethesda for Fallout 3
The FOSE Team for their lovely extension
grneely for extra bugfixes and testing
USAGE RIGHTS:
----------------------------------------------------------
DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE OR MODIFY THIS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION! Send me a message with what you want to do with it, and I will let you know whether or not I'm comfortable with you using this for it.
SPOILERS - FOR THOSE OBSESSIVE ABOUT FINDING ALL THE CONTENT:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jails which have Special Escape Routes via activators:
-Megaton has a loose metal panel that will allow you to climb outside the city
-Tenpenny tower has an escape through loose concrete that will put you outside the compound
-Rivet City has a loose vent that can be used to climb to the outside of the tower. You will have to jump for the water.
-Underworld has a section of loose soil that can put you out in the mall.