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About this mod
Patchframe provides no auto-sorting. It’s a structured system of dummy anchors and patch templates—you manually place your plugins under clearly marked dividers in MO2.
Why the name Patchframe? Because that's what I thought of at 2 in the morning.
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- Changelogs
Let these systems guide you.
This is Patchframe — a modular structure for organizing your Fallout 4 plugins.
Patchframe is composed of two interlocking systems:
---The Patch System – 5 Template patch plugins you must manually edit via xEdit. Not automatic patches.
Each patch plugin is designed to contain a clean subset of record types:
Ideal for:
---The Anchor System – 25 dummy plugins (non-functioning)—use these to manually anchor plugin groups in MO2
Designed to segment your load order into 5 clean blocks for plugin placement:
Use these to:
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1. Where to install Patchframe 5x5?
You install this like any other mod — just drop it into Mod Organizer 2.
You don’t need to mess with xEdit’s Scripts folder or your MO2 program folder. Treat it like a standard utility mod:
Patchframe doesn’t run in-game, but its plugin dividers must be enabled on the left side in MO2 so the plugins are registered and sortable on the right. Think of them as scaffolding for your load order.
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2. Do I need both main files?
That depends on your use case:
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3. Is this compatible with version (1.10.163)?
Yes — Patchframe 5x5 works perfectly fine with your version.There’s no scripting, engine edits, or NextGen dependencies involved. It’s purely a framework of dummy ESPs to help keep your load order clean and stable.
It doesn’t touch the game itself, and it doesn’t require any specific version — just a working install and xEdit/MO2 compatibility. So if you’re on 1.10.163 (GOG/GOTY) and avoiding the NextGen update there's no backports or downgrade mods needed.
This is Patchframe — a modular structure for organizing your Fallout 4 plugins.
Patchframe is composed of two interlocking systems:
---The Patch System – 5 Template patch plugins you must manually edit via xEdit. Not automatic patches.
Each patch plugin is designed to contain a clean subset of record types:
Armor_Attachments_LeveledLists_Weapons_Combat.espCells_Exterior_Interior_Navmesh_World.espContainers_Decor_Objects_Settlements_Structures.espCreatures_Factions_NPCs_Encounters_Quests.espLighting_Music_Sounds_Visuals_Weather.esp
Ideal for:
- Conflict resolution via xEdit
- Clean patching without feature bleed
- Highly readable patch documentation
---The Anchor System – 25 dummy plugins (non-functioning)—use these to manually anchor plugin groups in MO2
Designed to segment your load order into 5 clean blocks for plugin placement:
1.1_F4SE_PRIORITY_ANCHOR.esm1.2_LOOSE_ESMs_ANCHOR.esm1.3_LOOSE_ESLs_ANCHOR.esm1.4_LOOSE_ESPs_ANCHOR.esm1.5_FIXES_ADJUSTMENTS_ANCHOR.esp
Use these to:
- Lock in plugin categories
- Prevent floating or misaligned files
- Improve modlist transparency and version control
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1. Where to install Patchframe 5x5?
You install this like any other mod — just drop it into Mod Organizer 2.
You don’t need to mess with xEdit’s Scripts folder or your MO2 program folder. Treat it like a standard utility mod:
- Either drag-and-drop the archive into MO2
- Or place it into your mods/ folder manually and enable it in the left pane
Patchframe doesn’t run in-game, but its plugin dividers must be enabled on the left side in MO2 so the plugins are registered and sortable on the right. Think of them as scaffolding for your load order.
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2. Do I need both main files?
That depends on your use case:
- The Anchor Set ( Patchframe 5x5 Anchors ) is what gives you the full 25 dummy plugin dividers arranged into 5 thematic blocks. This is the main load order structure.
- The Patch Set ( Patchframe 5x5 Sorting Guide ) is optional but recommended. It gives you a clean reference for sorting your own patches by record type, especially if you’re splitting patches or need to remove a master
- If you're just trying to organize your load order, you only need the anchor
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3. Is this compatible with version (1.10.163)?
Yes — Patchframe 5x5 works perfectly fine with your version.There’s no scripting, engine edits, or NextGen dependencies involved. It’s purely a framework of dummy ESPs to help keep your load order clean and stable.
It doesn’t touch the game itself, and it doesn’t require any specific version — just a working install and xEdit/MO2 compatibility. So if you’re on 1.10.163 (GOG/GOTY) and avoiding the NextGen update there's no backports or downgrade mods needed.