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This mod introduces a selective-fire system into Fallout 3. Most projectile-type weapons, capable of automatic fire, will have two or more optional fire-modes for the player to switch between - single/burst/auto.

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ABSTRACT

This mod introduces a selective-fire system into Fallout 3. Most (see below) projectile-type weapons, capable of automatic fire, will have two or more optional fire-modes for the player to switch between - single/burst/auto.

This is a Fallout 3 version of a mod I originally made for Fallout: New Vegas.

KEY FEATURES

Universal compatibility
  • Works well with ANY projectile-type weapon capable of automatic fire, both vanilla and custom weapons added by other mods. No compatibility patches are (nor will be) required.
  • The system automatically evaluates every weapon and determines which settings would be most appropriate for it, in terms of realism and practicality (every setting can also be configured manually).

A single, multi-purpose hotkey controls everything
  • Tapped when a weapon is drawn: Switches between fire-modes.
  • Held for one second when the weapon is holstered: Opens the Weapon Setup Menu, where various settings can be configured for every weapon, individually.
  • Pressed while holding SHIFT: Opens the mod's Control-Panel.
  • By default, the hotkey is set to 'B'.

Customizable fire-mode configuration
  • Configure the selection of fire-modes available for every weapon (which will depend on the weapon's type).

Burst mode rate of fire
  • Configure the number of rounds that are fired with every burst, relative to the weapon's rate of fire. For example: If set to 1/3 for a weapon capable of firing up to 8 rounds/second, 3 rounds will be fired with every burst.
  • Can be configured for every weapon, individually.

Full-auto mode VATS rate of fire
  • Configure the number of rounds that are fired with every VATS action, when firing in full-auto mode. As with Burst RoF, values are relative to the weapon's rate of fire.
  • Very useful for a more economic use of ammunition.
  • Can be configured for every weapon, individually.

Selected fire-mode affects the weapon's spread (accuracy) and VATS AP costs
  • Semi-Automatic Mode: Reduces weapon's spread by 50%; Reduces AP cost by 30%.
  • Burst Mode: Reduces weapon's spread by 20-40%; Reduces AP cost by 15-25% (Depending on the size of the bursts: The bigger the bursts - the smaller the bonuses will be).

HUD Indicator
  • Indicates currently selected fire-mode.
  • Visible on the HUD when a selective-fire compatible weapon is drawn (can also be set to fade after 5 seconds).
  • The on-screen position, size and rotation of the indicator can all be adjusted to fit perfectly with other HUD elements.
  • Two optional indicators to choose from (see images section).

Fully compatible with VATS
  • The three fire-modes, along with their bonuses/penalties, will function the same way in VATS as in normal game-mode.

Two optional burst-mode configurations
  • Trigger Squeeze: Burst terminates if trigger is released before a full burst was fired.
  • Single Trigger Pull: A full burst is fired with every trigger pull.

Rest Ye Finger (extra feature)
  • With this enabled, semi-automatic weapons will continue firing for as long as the Attack/Fire control is held, relieving you of the need to repeatedly press it.


REQUIREMENTS



INSTALLATION

Using either the Nexus Mod Manager, or the Fallout Mod Manager:
Install in exactly the same way you would install any other mod. If prompted to overwrite existing files, be sure to select 'Yes to All'.
Since Unified HUD is no longer being updated, it does not support this mod. You may need to re-install JIP Selective-Fire every time after installing uHUD.

Install manually:
1. Extract the contents of the ZIP file into your Fallout 3 'Data' folder.
2. Locate 'jipsf_fo3_hud.exe' (in the 'Data' folder), run it, then press 'a'.
3. Lastly, open what mod manager you use and make sure “JIP Selective-Fire.esp” is ticked.

KNOWN ISSUES

None at the moment. Please let me know if you happen to find any.