We all been there. Downloading every cool mod we can think of just to watch the game crash to desktop (CTD) over and over again. After months going through almost every popular mod on this site and constantly rebuilding my patch, I finally have a stable build that is ready to share.
Required Mods and their Load OrderSpring CleaningSim Settlements
Armor KeywordsBarstool Games & (BarstoolGames.esm, Barstool games_FH.esp, Barstoolgames_nw.esp)<--
ONLY If you are using the 2.1 or above patch
(OTHER COMPATIBLE ESM)
Armorsmith Extended
Fallout Loot Overhaul
War of the Commonwealth & (WTOC Experimental Fixes
)
Beantown Interiors Project & (Btint_Optimization, Bint Menus)
Mojave ImportsBetter The Third RailCommonwealth Chooks and BunniesEli's Armour CompendiumAttackers - Get off My BuildzoneBetter Settlers & (Better Settlers No Lollygagging, BetterSettlersCCA Pack 2.0, Better Settlers Mortal Pack)
Raider OverhaulSome Assembly RequiredBetter Skylanes Flight
Caliente's Beautiful Bodies EnhancerChurch of Atom Overhaul & (Atomic Warlord No Mod, Atomic Warlord CBBE) <--- Atomic Warload CBBE must be loaded last in the series.
Deeper Thoughts - Expressive CurieIntegrationDiamond City SwatFusion City RisingFusion GunThe Red WaveDrunken GnomesBetter Skylanes Flight 1981APC Home on the MoveBuffed Minutemen MilitiaCrossbows of the CommonwealthImmersive Scrapping
Private VertibirdSpare Railroad as InstituteWearable Backpacks and Pouches & ( AWKCR, Ballistic Weave, Power Armor Carry Capacity)
Consistent Power Armor
Better ExplosivesGunsmith ExtendedAmmo Crafting OverhaulTrue FragsMore Realistic Fire Behavior
Arbitration & (Better Combat AI, Fall Damage Overhaul & Molotov)
Armorsmith Extended ALL DLC Patch
Weapons of FateBetter Cooking StationsCombat Helmet Illumination Buildable Power Armor Frames & (Build-able PA Frames Recipes)
Lightsaber RenewCraftable Lightsaber Remade
Companion and NPC's Face replacer All in one PackMore Smarter Companions
Live Action HandyThe Mercenary PackWest Tek Tactical opticsForcefieldSynth OverhaulWhirligig SentryMREDoom Weapons MergedBetter UFO Crash SiteCommonwealth Challenges Commonwealth Livestock
Better Explosives & (BE_Enhanced Grenades, Better Explosives Grenade Frequency 30, Better Explosives - Perks Redone)
Improved Shack Bridges
Rich Merchants
Bioshock Inspired ArmorMake Your Own Synths (
Production Fix)
NPCs TravelCross Break Action LaserEnding Epilogue RestoredCross Brotherhood ReconMovable Power Armor
Army Helmet UpgradesMore Where That Came From Diamond City
THBrows
Pip Boy ShadowsConquest <---
ONLY If you are using the 2.2 or above patchToggleable Night Vision & (ToggleableNightVision_DefenseGun, ToggleableNightVision_DefenseGunRep) <----
ONLY If you are using the 2.2 or above patch
LootableCrates & (Lootablecrates MergedDLC.esp) <----
2.2 Patch or above.
Companions Can Sneak <----
2.2 Patch or above.Gatling Rifle <---- Requires 3.1 Patch
Accelerator Plasma Energy Weapon <--- Requires 3.1 Patch
Modular Simonov PTRS-41 Anti-Tank Rifle <--- Requires 3.1 Patch
M84A3 AMR <---- Requires 3.1 Patch
Alien Assault Rife <---- Requires 3.1 Patch
Cross Uni Headset LevelList version (Cross_CosmeticFramework.esm) <--- Requires 3.1 Patch
Custom Combat Armor & (EndorsCustomCombatArmor_AE.esp, EndorsCustomCombatArmor_VaultSuitDLC_AE.esp) <--- Requires 3.1 Patch
Armored Leotard <--- Needs a patch under the file section
Yurica Summer Dress <--- Needs a patch under the file section
Militarized Minutemen <---- Needs a patch under the file section
Agony <---- Needs a Patch under the file section.
Another Life - Alternative Start Mod <---- Need a patch under the file section
Pip-Pad <---- Need a patch under the file section
(Other Compatible Mods)
Enhanced Lights and FX Better Weapon Scrap Settlement Attack DLC FixVertibird Alt FixSpring Cleaning Compatibility PatchVivid Weathers (FO4, Far Harbor, Nuka World, Natural Bright, Vivid Waters)
Darker Night (DarkerNightsDetection.esp) <--- The two ESPs are not require, unless you use the Darker Nights patch.
Fallout 4 Plus
Pip-Pad Patch <---- Only if you are using
Pip-PadDarker Night Patch.esp <---- Only if you are using Darker Nights
Yurica Summer Patch <--- Only if you are using
Yurica Summer DressMilitarized Minutemen Patch <--- Only if you are using
Militarized MinutemenArmored Leotard Patch <---- Only if you are using
Armored LeotardAgony Patch <----- Only if you are using
Agony
Another Life Patch <--- Only if you are using
Another Life - Alternative Start ModCompatible Mods
1x1 Craftable Foundation Pieces4K HD Textures - Power Armors <-- Should be installed before
Minuteman Blue T45 Power Armor if using.
512 Standalone Hair Colors8K Skin Textures <--- If going to use, should be installed after
Nuclear Nude CBBE but before
Valkyr Female FACE textures O N L Y!
9x39 Project & (9x39ProjectAWKCR.esp)
AbductionAbsolutely Skimpy AttireAchievements
Additional Shop and Guard VariantsAdjusted Neck and Head Proportions <--- Not compatible with
No Collapsed Butt and ChestAdvanced Bubble Turret Set or
Advanced Settlement Turret Set <-- Unwise to use both without a patch.
AK5C - A Nordic Relic
AK74M - Assault Rifle
Alien Assault Rifle Animations <--- Must be installed after
Alien Assault RifeA Little Bit of Green or
Touch of Green or
True Grass. Pick ONLY one.
Alternate Settlements
Any Mod Any Weapon <---- Load Before
Wasteland Imports,
Toggleable Night Vision &
Gunsmith ExtendedAppealing MolesAquilaArmored GeneralArt Connoisseur SystemAssault Carbine and Service Rifle & (DPAssaultCarbineNukaWorld.esp)
Atom Bomb Pinups PaintingsAutomatically Lowered Weapons <---Not compatible with
Button Lowered WeaponsAutosave Manager
Azar Ponytail Hairstyles
Barber and Surgeon Camera FixBasement Living
Battlefield 1 Animation Pack <--- Not compatible with
Lowered Weapons &
Towbie's Realistic Weapon SoundsBetter Body Physics
Better ConsoleBetter Female Walk <--- Not compatible with
Tactical Flashlights Better Generators
Better Handmade Weapon TexturesBetter Junk FencesBetter Settlement DefenseBetter Vendor StallsBL GunsBobble GirlBodySlideBoS Pilot Outfit Fix
Brahmin Tipping
Building BlocksBuild Your Own VaultBullet Time Slow Time
Busy SettlersButton Lowered Weapons <---- Not compatible with
Automatically Lowered Weapons or
Lowered Weapons
Cait as Female Half Super Mutant <--- Must be loaded after my main patch.
Campsite - Simple Wasteland Camping & (Campsite - AWKCR)
Canteens of the Commonwealth
Caravan Shotgun <---- Must be loaded before
HousekeepingCarry Weight ModificationsCBBE NPC Headrear FixCBBE Ida Body Texture <--- If going to use, should be installed after
Nuclear Nude CBBE but before
Valkyr Female FACE textures O N L Y!
CBBE Innies <--- If going to use, should be installed after
Nuclear Nude CBBE but before
Valkyr Female FACE textures O N L Y!
CBBE Simply Clothes for FemalesCherry Hotalings CBBE
Classic Combat ArmorClassical Plain Rings
Classy Chassis Outfitter <--- Either version will work.
Clean Power Armour HUDClean Water of the Commonwealth <--- Must be loaded after Vivid Waters.esp
ClipboardColonial Attire
Colt 6520 10mm Pistol
Commonwealth Conifers ReduxCommonwealth Cuts - KS HairdosCommonwealth Shorts CBBE & (DX Vault Girl Shorts)
Companions Go Home
Companion Heal Thyself
Conelrad - Civil Defense Radio
Confederate Flag
Confederate Flag Navy JackConfigurable Power Armor Fusion Core DrainConvenant Peaceful SolutionCourser X-92 Power Suit CBBE
Craftable Animation MarkersCraftable Armor Size & (Craftable Armor Size - Fix Material Requirements)
Crafting Highlight FixCraftable Vault 81 CureCraftable Vault Elevator for DLCCrafting Workbench & (Ammo, Ammo expanded, ammo special, automatron dlc, Faction and quest requirements)
Craftable Working Showers
Creative Clutter
Crimsomrider's Accessories (AWKCR-AE)
Cross Cosmetic FrameworkCross Courser StrigidaeCross Crit Gore-Verhaul <---- Must be loaded after
More Realistic Fire Behavior if you are not using the my 5.0 patch.
Cross Cybernetics
Cross Institute Expeditionary SuitCross Jet PackCross Ruger MKV
Cross Uni Headset <--- Get the non level list versions and not compatible with
Cross Uni ScarfCross Uni Scarf <---- Not compatible with
Cross Uni HeadsetCrows and Creatures CollectionCustomizable Targeting HUD
Customize Legendary Enemy Spawning
Cut Weapons Mods Restored & ( CWMR-GOYT-Pathc-AWKCR, CWMR-GOYT-Patch-Gunsmith Extended)
cVc's Dead Wasteland
Daisy Nukes - Cutoff Jeans and much moreDead Body CollisionDefense GunDEF_UI Iconlibs Rescaled and FixedDelightful Ivy - HD Vine ReteturedeLuxe Makeup
Dicky's Pinup Outfit CBBE
Digital NightmareDirty Body For Player Correct Install Order.
CBBE ->
CBBE Head Fix ->
NukaNude ->
Dirty Body for Player ->
Valkyr Female FACE textures O N L Y!
Dynamic Interior Fog RemovalDynamic Muzzle ShadowsDYNAVISIONEasy Girl Outfits for CBBEEasy Hacking
Easy Lockpicking
Easy To See Glowing BobbleheadsEasy To See Glowing MagsEasy To See Glowing HolotapesEli's Armour Collection Remade CBBE Version
Elvani's Track Pack <---- Make sure you get the fix.esp
Enclave X-02 Power ArmorEnhanced Blood Textures StandardEveryone's Best Friend <---- Not compatible with
Survival OptionsExpanded Settlement Buildings
Eye Normal Map Fix
Eyewear and Mask Retexture
FO4 HotKeys
FalconOil's HD ReTexture Project
Fallen EmpireFallout Texture Overhaul Pipboy or
Star Wars Pip-Boy or
Black PIP-BOY or
Black and White Pipboy or
LED Black Pip-Boy Deluxe CHOOSE ONE!
Fallout 4 Enhanced Color Correction
Fallout 4 Loot Overhaul 2017 editionFallout 4 SeasonsFallout 4 - Texture Optimization Project or
Optimized Vanilla Textures or
Overhauled Optimized Textures
Fallout 4 Why's CBBE for GrannyFallout Texture Overhaul MoonsFallout Texture Overhaul Stars
Fallout Texture Overhaul Power Armors UHD 4k <---- T-45 pack must be installed before
Minutemen Blue - T45 Power Armor, if using.
Faraway Area Reform
Faster Terminal Displays
Female Neck TweaksFemale Outfit ReplacerFemale Sexy Sitting and Standing Animation ReplacerFerals After Dark
FFXV Cindy Mashup ClothingFixed Alpha MapsFlirty CommonwealthFranky Swimsuit (CBBE)French Nails for F04Food GeneratorsFusion GeneratorG2M Workshop <---- Install / load after
Better Junk Fences.
Gastly - Ghoul Eyes TextureGITS Motoko Kusanagi OutfitGlorious Female Nude Mod Correct Install Order.
CBBE ->
CBBE Head Fix ->
Dirty Body for Player ->
Glorious Female ->
Valkyr Female FACE textures O N L Y!
Gloves of the CommonwealthGlowing Animals Emit LightGorgeous Vault-GirlGrab The Damn MagGrafix Texture Overhaul
Grasslands - A Fallout 4 Grass OverhaulGrenade Cycle Function
GroundedGruffydd's Signs and Posters
Happy Maker 9000Harness WardrobeHD Eyes OR
Eyes of Beauty (DON'T USE BOTH!)
HD Smile OR
Immersive Mouth and Teeth or
Distinctive Teeth (Choose ONE!)
Heather Casdin & (IlamaCompanionHeather-AE Patch)
Heather Casdin Patches for the mods you use
Hellfire X-03 Power ArmorHigh Resolution Texture Pack
Homemade ExplosivesHomemaker - Expanded SettlementsHolo TimeHousekeeping <---- Must be loaded after
Caravan ShotgunHUDFrameworkHunting Shotgun <--- Must be loaded before
Non-Generic Vats DLC
Icebreaker - Settlements - Settlers Dialogue Overhaul
Idiot Savant to Idiot SlutImmersive Fallout - Seasoned EditionImmersive HUDImmersive SettlersImmersive Waiting
Immersive Squeaky DoorsImmersive Sweetrolls
Immersive VendorsImproved Map with Visible Roads or
Satellite World Map or
Color Map 4k with Locations CHOOSE ONE!
Increased Build Limit EnhancedIncreased Settler Population
Insanity's Celtic KatanaInsignificant Object Remover <---- <Must be loaded after
True Grass.
Intimidation OverhaulJC - Shirt and JeansJosie Body -A CBBE BodySlide PresetJournal of the Sole SurvivorJust a Hairy Male Body
Just a New Preston - Minutemen OutfitK - 9 Harness
Kekistanian FlagKerrigan Bodysuit
Keynuker and Keyring
Knockout FrameworkKREBS AKKS Hairdos - With Physics Lacy UnderwearLAER (Laser Assisted Electrical Rifle)Lara's Wetsuit CBBE Version
LC-1 Laser CarbineLevel Up Menu-EX
Lever Action Rifle Reload Fix
Light Support WeaponLive DismembermentLocksmith - Lock Your Doors 'n' containersLocky Bastard
Long Eye-LashesLong Range Bullet Holes
Longer Power Lines 3xLooks Menu
Looks Menu Body Tattoos CBBE
Looks Mirror
Loot DetectorLots More Facial HairLots More Female HairstyleLots More Male HairstylesLowered Weapons <--- Not compatible with
Battlefield 1 Animation PackLowered Weapons DLC
M29 Devil RevolverManufacturing Extended & (Manufacturing Extended FH)
McMillian CS5 - A Standalone Sniper RifleMidwestern Power Armor <--- Must be loaded before
Btint_Optimization.esp
Midwestern Power Armor HDMinutemen Blue - T45 Power Armor <--- Should be installed after
4K HD Textures - Power ArmorsMinutemen Moral Pack
Minutemen Propaganda PostersMissie Launcher Targeting System Mod Configuration Menu <--- Really Necessary
ModDrop - This is War <---- Load After my main patch.
Modular KitchenMove That Workbench
MP40NCR Patrolman and Trooper Armors & (foc_ncr_armors_awckr.esp)
New Dialog or
Full Dialogue Interface BUT NOT BOTH!
New Vegas Unique Mega Pack
Nezzar's Sexy Outfit CollectionNo Aggro Impact Landing
No Collapsed Butt and Chest <--- Not compatible with
Adjusted Neck and Head Proportions
No More Creation Club News
No More Fake PuddlesNon-Generic VATS Sound Effects
Northland DiggersNuka GearNuka World - Bot Mods Extravaganza
Nuka World - Bottle Scenery Fix
Nuka World PlusNuclear GeneratorsNuclear Nude <--- See Instructions below on how to install
OCDecoratorOjo Bueno Texture PackOld World Radio - Boston
Outfit Switcher
Pack AttackParasite Armor PackPassive Aggressive Piper
Patch JobPerk Magazine Material FixPinups of the WastelandPip-Pad & (Pip-Pad_THBrows.esp) <--- Requires a patch. Find under the file section.
Place EverywherePlain Earrings for FO4Ponytail Variations & (Conversions, Elegant, Fairy Tails, Sophisticate, Young at heart)
Portable Junk RecyclerPost Nuclear Outfit CBBEPower Armor Animation Changes
Power Armor Fast Exit and EnterPower Armor Jetpack HDPower Armor Movement SoundsPower Line PhysicsPrecusor SuitPreWar Binoculars
Prisoner ShacklesProto Vault Suit
QASmoke Complete
Quick TradeQuieter Settlements & (Contraptions, Wasteland Workshop)
Radiant BirdsRadiant Clouds and FogsRaider Overhaul Rebalanced <---- Load right after
Raider Overhaul WIPRealistic Death PhysicsRealistic Ragdoll ForceReal Leather HD
Real Troughs
Realistic Pool Balls
Remote ExplosivesRepaired Sanctuary RoofsRockin Red RocketRU556 - Assault Rifle
Rusty Face FixSalvage Beacons
Scouter & (Scouter AWKCR)Scrap Annoying ThingsScrap Dead ThingsScratchmade - New Double Barrel Shotgun TexturesScratchmade - New Combat Shotgun and Rifle Textures
Settlement Management SoftwareSettlement Menu Manager
Settlement KeywordsSettler Sandbox Overhaul
Settlement Radar StationShaikujin's Better Warming For Settlements Being Attacked
Shell RainShielded Settlers
Silky Smooth Skin <--- If going to use, should be installed after
Nuclear Nude CBBE but before
Valkyr Female FACE textures O N L Y!
Sim Settlements Foundation Add-onSim Settlements IDEK's Logistics StationSim Settlements Industrial RevolutionSim Settlements JtBryant Foundations
Sim Settlements JtBryant's UtilitiesSim Settlements Leader Pack Fusion City Patch
Sim Settlement Mega Pack Year OneSim Settlements Rise of the Commonwealth
Sim Settlements Ted's Leader PackSinging Settler & (AKA Singer Wardrobe)
Sirius Armor <--- Not compatible with
Sirius .16 Assault Armor. Pick one or the other.
Slavery - Raider EditionSmall Heavy GunsSmokable CigarsSnappy HouseKit
SnappyStepSofa Surfer
Solar PanelsSpawn Settler Button <--- Use if you have a problem with settlers in
Conquest.
Spawn Settler Button for Sim Settlements <--- Use if you have a problem with settlers using
Sim Settlement functions. Might cause blackface error. Goes away after you disable the mod.
Sporty UnderwearSpotlight FixStackable Brick Wall Foundations
Stackable Concrete Foundations
Standalone Weapons - AWKCR PatchesStocked Vendor Counter Display CasesSuitdreams - Sexy Female Clothes Pack CBBE
Survival Options <---- Not compatible with
Everyone's Best Friend
Survival Outfit Collection CBBESurvival Quick Save - No Sleep Till Bedtime
T-49 Armor of the Storyteller - Must be loaded before
Beantown Interiors ProjectTactical ArmorTactical Flashlights & (Settings, Armorsmith Patch) OR
Pip-Boy Flashlight (DON'T USE BOTH!)
Take CoverTao's CatsuitsTERA Nurse UniformTERA Rogue OutfitTerrifyer - Ghouls
The AEAR-1
The Assault Flamer <---- Not compatible with
The Laser CannonThe Body of Alice<--- If going to use, should be installed after
Nuclear Nude CBBE but before
Valkyr Female FACE textures O N L Y!
The Frying PanThe Kite's Militia Women OutfitThe Stirmgewehr 44The Laser Cannon <--- Not compatible with
The Assault FlamerTidy Settlers
Towbie's Realistic Weapon Sounds <---Not compatible with
Battlefield 1 Animation PackTurrent StandsUncapped Settlement SurplusUnique PrefabsValentine RebornVault 111 Overseer Armor
Vault 81 Molerat Disease ImmunityVault Alternative SuitsVault BootyVault Girl Bobbleheads
Vault Girl IconVault Girl Main MenuVault Girl Perk Tree
Vault Girl Stats AnimationsVertidrones
Valkyr Female Face and Body Textures <--- See instructions below on how to install.
Value per Weight Indicator <--- Must be installed after
Def_UIVault PlusVault - Tec Workshop OverhaulVideos of the Wasteland & (VotWspecialVideos.esp, VotWstarlightDriveIn.esp)
Vintage Submachine GunVisible Companion Affinity
Visible Galaxy 4k & 2kVivid Fallout - All in one Wall Pass
Walther P99 <--- Must be loaded before
Drunken Gnomes
Wasteland Clothing PackWasteland Creatures RedoneWasteland Fashion CBBE & (WastelandFashionAccessories.esp)
Wasteland SalonWasteland Sniper
Wasteland Ventures 2
Wastelander's XM2076Weapon Jiggle Remover
Weapon Rack ExtendedWearable DogtagsWearable Postman Shoulder Bag or BackpackWetness Shader Fix
Woody's Wasteland StuffWorking Food PlantersXOF Armor PackZGC Atom Cats Girl OutfitsIMPORTANTThis is a
CBBE Build. In order to get the meshes to work correctly, your install order should be as followed.
CBBE ->
CBBE Head Fix ->
Nuclear Nude CBBE ->
Valkyr Female FACE textures O N L Y! Any other way of installing the body and faces meshes / textures might lead to the black face error.
DEF_UI must be installed before
Crafting Workbenches.
Fusion City Rising must be installed after
Eli's Armour Compendium.
HUD Framework needs to be installed after
DEF_UI.
Add the following lines to your "Fallout4Custom.ini" file located in "Documents\My Games\Fallout4":
[Archive]bInvalidateOlderFiles=1sResourceDataDirsFinal=Add the following lines to your "Fallout4Prefs.ini" file located in "Documents\My Games\Fallout4":
[Launcher]
bEnableFileSelection=1
Add the following lines to your "Fallout4.ini" file located in "Documents\My Games\Fallout4":
[Archive]
sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\, TEXTURES\, MUSIC\, SOUND\, INTERFACE\, MESHES\, PROGRAMS\, MATERIALS\, LODSETTINGS\, VIS\, MISC\, SCRIPTS\,
SHADERSFX\MAKE SURE YOU CHECK EACH MOD YOU USE TO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU NEED TO ADD ANYTHING ELSE TO YOUR INI FILES!
Q & A.Q: There is a mod I use, that is very popular and is used to fix bugs. Why is it not in this build?A: Unfortunately, I found that the mod you are talking about, seems to conflict with many mods. It was one of the primary reasons I would CTD. I have used the mod many times and never had a problem with other builds. However, when putting the mod under the microscope there is a problem. Does the author know about the problem? It's either a fatal error leading to CTD or a false flag. Without dissecting the mod, I have noway to know for sure. So, I just removed it. If you really want to use the mod, I recommend you make sure it's at the top of the load order.
Q: Are all the mods listed above required? A: No. The only mods required are the ones that are listed in the requirement section under "
Required Mods and their Load Order" You will notice that some of the mods I require are not required by the File Header of my patch. You can remove some mods that are not tied to the file header, but by doing so, some of the edits in my patch are based on using all of my Required Mods. By not using all, you increase your risk of CTD.
Q: I loaded your required mods, started a new game and it's just sitting at the load screen.A: Sometimes when using mods and starting a new game, Fallout 4 will sit at the load screen. The screen will be black with the green little icon doing it's business on the bottom right. Hitting enter a couple of times seems to fix this. Not sure why this works, but it seems to be a bug in Vanilla not the mods.
Q: My favorite mod is not on the listA: I went through all trending files of all time and of the last six months. I removed anything that had critical errors when put under the microscope. Then I removed all mods that had minor errors. Minor errors usually doesn't mean CTD, but, it ups the probability. I was left over with about 300 mods. I kept changing the orders around and found that some mods just don't play nice with others. I removed them and got the list above.
Q: I really want to use True Storms. Is there a way?
A: Yes. You need to use Weather Synergy. Make sure you use VividPriority. Follow their suggested load order and it will work. Giving you the best of both worlds.
Q: Can I use Fr4nsson's Light Tweaks with this build?
A: Yes, just make sure Fr4nsson's Light Tweaks is loaded before Enhanced Lights and FX.
Q: Why are some enemies just heads or invisible?
A: Most likely you are using a mod that requires Bodyslide and you didn't build the meshes as required. You can use a search engine to find tutorials on using Bodyslide.
Q: I prefer Fr4nsson's Light Tweaks over Enhanced Lights and FX. Is there a way to use Fr4nsson's?
A:. Yes. Load Fr4nsoon's Light Tweaks after Enhanced Lights and FX.
Q: Can I add mods I likeA: Sure, but I can't guarantee it will be a stable build then.
Q: What do you mean stable?A: I did a speed run through to see if it crashed constantly. I would return to places that it would crash a lot and find the mods that were responsible. I removed them. I would then do a stress test spawning anything I could to see if it would CTD after awhile. If so, I would try to find the mod that might be responsible and remove it. I would load mods during a save game and see what that did. I would make sure I could at least start the main quests and important side quests. After several months of this and rebuilding the patch, this is what is left over.
Q: Is there a certain way to install graphical mods?This usually varies by user but I prefer manual. I don't mind my mods overwriting some hi-rez textures. I would prefer low-rez in certain places and stability, then hi-rez and CTD. To try to get the best performance per look, that's a little trickier. Recommended Guide.
For Low End computers,
Fallout 4 - Texture Optimization Project ->
Optimized Vanilla Textures ->
Fallout 4 Enhanced Color Correction ->
Grafix Texture Overhaul ->
Vivid Fallout Best Performance ->
OJO Bueno Texture Pack Vanilla PlusMedium End computers,
Fallout 4 - Texture Optimization Project ->
Optimized Vanilla Textures ->
Fallout 4 Enhanced Color Correction ->
Grafix Texture Overhaul ->
PHYOP Overhauled Optimized Textures Performance ->
Vivid Fallout Best Choice ->
Langley's HD Textures Workshop ->
Falconoil's HD Retexture Project 1K Version ->
Fallout Texture Overhaul Moons 1k ->
Fallout Texture Overhaul Stars 1k ->
OJO Bueno Texture Pack Performance ->
Wasteland Creatures Redone ->
NMC's Texture Bundle Medium
High End computers,
Fallout 4 - Texture Optimization Project ->
Optimized Vanilla Textures ->
Fallout 4 Enhanced Color Correction ->
Grafix Texture Overhaul ->
PHYOP Overhauled Optimized Textures non Performance->
Vivid Fallout 2K ->
Langley's HD Textures Workshop ->
Falconoil's HD Retexture Project Performance ->
High Resolution Texture Pack 2k ->
Fallout Texture Overhaul Moons 2k ->
Fallout Texture Overhaul Stars 2k ->
Delightful Ivy ->
Better Quarry Sites ->
OJO Bueno Texture Pack High ->
NMC's Texture Bundle High ->
Real Leather 2K ->
Fallout Texture Overhaul Power Armors 2k ->
Wasteland Creatures Redone ->
Crows and CreaturesUltra End Computers,
Fallout 4 - Texture Optimization Project ->
Optimized Vanilla Textures ->
Fallout 4 Enhanced Color Correction ->
Grafix Texture Overhaul ->
PHYOP Overhauled Optimized Textures non Performance->
Vivid Fallout 4K ->
Langley's HD Textures Workshop ->
Falconoil's HD Retexture High Quality Pack ->
High Resolution Texture Pack 4k ->
Fallout Texture Overhaul Moons 4k ->
Fallout Texture Overhaul Stars 4k ->
Delightful Ivy ->
Better Quarry Sites ->
OJO Bueno Texture Pack Ultra->
NMC's Texture Bundle Very High ->
Real Leather 4K ->
Fallout Texture Overhaul Power Armors 4k ->
Wasteland Creatures Redone ->
Crows and CreaturesOther Files to consider,
FPS Dynamic Shadows,
Faraway Area Reform,
Ammo Retexture,
Visible Galaxy 4k &
Insignificant Object Remover
Q: I really want to cheatA: Use console commands.
Q: I want unlimited build limits and build as high as the sky.A: Great, prepare for many CTD
Q: Why Sim Settlement but not Horizon?A:
Horizon is a fantastic mod. However, it does not play well with others and should only use the mods that the author created patches for. I highly recommend you do a play through with Horizon.
Sim Settlements because you don't need to use it if you want. You can still build the old fashion way or use many great features Sim Settlements has to offer.
Q: Anything I should know about your build?A: Yes. Some graphical glitches, most likely due to the engine and not the mods. Fallout 4 is prone to CTD in Vanilla. Even knowing this build is for Survival game-play, I still use Quick Save manager.
ENB settings can be used. I recommend using the
ENB Memory Patch. How you use
Spring Cleaning can cause some weird graphical glitches. If you are using
Rise of the Commonwealth. I recommend you don't use
Spring Cleaning until after you assign a leader and you don't use it on grass. Just clutter, trees and junk. When downloading a mod that I require, always pick the non script level list version when given a choice. For compatible mods, always pick script level list version when given the choice.
Q: What is the files in the brackets above?A: Some mods install more than one esp. What's in the brackets is to let you know what other files I used besides the core file. If you don't see the esp above when you install a mod that has multiple plugins, it's because it's not necessary after you use my patch or the other esps had issues, while the core file didn't.
Q:Does
Conquest work with
Sim Settlements?
A:
Conquest and
Sim Settlements can coexist but they don't work together due to how
Conquest is scripted. When using
Conquest, you will need to build the settlements the old fashion way.
Q: I want to use different settings then you.A: Just rename the esp. For example, Live Action Handy - With GlowMap.esp will need to be renamed to Live Action Handy.esp
Q: My settlers keep getting killed, this is BS. A: I think it adds a more immersive gameplay. However, there is a workaround. You are going to need
Forcefiled Protection which is a required mod and
The God Pistol. Use the console command, "help field 4" and pick the Mark 7 non power armor version. Use the console command again, "help god 4", and get the weapon ID number. Then use the "player.giveitem (id number) 1" or whatever. You can mod the gun to make it even more powerful. Give your settlers the gun and forcefield. They should be unstoppable then. Don't forget to have your settlers equip the items.
Q: What is your computer build so I can better guess what textures and how many mods I should be using?i7-2700k 3.5GHZ
32GB of Ram
Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070
Windows 10
Game is installed on a WD 10k RPM Raptor Drive
Q: Will you be adding more mods and other patches?A: Yes, working on another one as we speak
Q: I've done everything you asked. Download all the mods. Have the load order similar to yours. Used you patch and still constant CTD. A: That sucks. I don't mean to be callous but there are so many reasons for this. Your graphics setting are too high. One of the graphical packs you installed had a bad install, texture, mesh, etc... Something that you are running in the background like a virus protection program is eating up all your memory. Or, and you know it's coming, you are using another mod that is not on the list, hell bent on using it and it's not playing well with the others but don't want to tell me, hoping I will problem solve it for you.
Q: I have a super computer! How dare you mention the above, like my graphics settings are too high. A: Maybe your computer doesn't like me and doesn't want my patch to work on your computer. I would recommend you have a talk with your computer and get to the bottom of it!
Q: No, I swear, I have done everything you asked and still constant CTD. A: When using ESP and ESM, the game can only handle 256 mods. If you installed every mod that you could that is compatible with this patch, you might have exceeded your limit. If that is not the case, try to load without my patch and see if that helps. If yes, then your load order is messed up or you just got a bad download. Re-download the patch. If none of that helped, most likely you forgot to add something to your INI file as requested by this mod and others, or you forgot to download something that is required by the mods above.
Q: Still getting CTD is there anything else I can do?A: Yes, it's a tedious process but the best process to get rid CTD's for good, or severely limit them. You will need
F04Edit and
The Manual. It's an older manual but the rules still apply. So, it will be helpful. You are going to clean every mod. How to clean mods is described in the manual. This must be done one by one and the last mod on the list is the one you are always cleaning. Meaning, you need to actually load each mod one by one and clean them.
For example, you would load the game, the DLC then Mod 1. Clean mod 1, save and move on. Load the game, DLC, Mod 1 and Mod 2. Clean mod 2, save and move one. Keep doing this until all your mods have been cleaned. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT load all your mods and then clean them all in one session. This will just create more CTD and ruin your build.
After all this, if you are still experiencing high CTD. You just have a bad build. You can check mods for errors. Once again, the manual explains how. All problematic mods should be removed. To clean DLC or not to clean DLC, that is the question. This is personal preference. I never have, but some people swear it helps stabilize the game. Make sure you follow someone's load order or you have
BOSS or
LOOT do your load order for you. Not having the right load order is one of the biggest culprits for CTD.
Q: Help, I removed mods and added some others and now my save game is bugging out.
Fallout 4 seems to be the worse Bethesda game when it comes to changing or even upgrading mods with a current save game. It's extremely annoying but you have two options. Open the Sim Settlement management screen. Go to Tools --> Configuration Tools and then click on Rebuild Local Data. This will reset your mod scripts. After three in game days, you game has a good chance of no longer bugging out. If that doesn't work.
If you know which mod(s) might be bugging out. Remove said mods, enter you game, move to a new location. Save. Remove and reinstall the problematic mods. Load your game, move to a new location and save. After three in game days, you game might not bug out anymore.