General Note :
No more support for this mod since late 2011. I'm working on Skyrim mods now.
If you like it, please endorse and vote ! Read carefully the following description !
See the video tab to see the brilliant video Arc-Ranger Snipe made, in which you're able to see the modifications my mod brings ;)
Co-autor is Al99

Short Description :

To me, the Ranger Combat Armor is the best looking Armor in this game. But compared to screens spread, it wasn't as beautiful. Moreover, when you wear it you are considered NCR-affiliated, which is sometimes uncool.

So I created a new "Desert Armor" with better textures than the original one, brighter red eyes. It's not perfect, but way prettier than the original one as you can see thanks to screenshots. Black Helmet, no logo, no affiliation, dark armor.
I included a retexture of the original NCR Ranger armor in 1.1 so Rangers look a bit better (but not as good as you wearing the Desert Armor ;) )



Changes :

V1.5 :

-removed the power armor stance but brings back clipping weapons problems. You can download the alternate esp to correct that problem, but it gives you the power armor stance when you're idle/walking/running

-added an invisible balaclava which should prevent any hair/head clipping issue, and covers the neck.

-updated compatibility with PN 2.4

-White Desert Armor is now available in the suitcate. Helmet is still on beta stage but looks well enough right now. PN compatibility as well.

-New french and german translation. French translation was made by me, German translation was made by bnxus. Thank you Bro' !

-Retexture of the Honest Hearts Desert Ranger Combat Armor (darker, badder, red glowing eyes of death).

Al99:
-Fixed missing balaclava textures

-Fixed balaclava clipping issues

-The compatibility patch has been corrected to properly add Project Nevada features to all Desert Armor Helmets

-Added optional versions for ADAM armor mod users


V1.45 :
-Fixes miscellaneous minor bugs, including world model textures and masterfiles update.

V1.4 : (requires Project Nevada to fully work)
-new white/grey coat texture
-no more weapon clipping
-fixed hooverdam battle rangers' helmets
-New stats more realistic
-The helmets are fully working with Project Nevada and are compatible with all its features (visorvision with corresponding colors for each helmet, heat and night visions toggle-able)

V1.3 : (in FOOK only)
-no more weapon clipping
-Nightvision script effect toggle-able via "N" hotkey
-No more overpowered stats

V1.21 :
-Now there are 3 exemplaries of each item in the suitcase, so you can equip your companions with it.
-The Armor and Helmets are now fully repairable with other combat armor of the game.
-Added 5 new helmets with new eyes'colors : blue, green, violet, white, yellow

V 1.10 :
-Retextures now the original NCR Ranger Armor
-Desert Armor modified : added some effects, darker armor, black helmet, no logo and no affiliation.
-A french version now exists

V 1.00 :
-The Armor is more powerful and more resistant than the original one, textures are better quality, darker ; it can be repaired. Is not affiliated with NCR.
-The Helmet has now the bright red eyes seen on many pictures, better textures, it has a weight and a value and can be repaired.



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Installation :


Requirements :

Fallout New Vegas

Recommended :

Fallout Mod Manager

New Vegas Script Extender

Project Nevada


V1.4 :

Simply extract the archive in your Fallout : New-Vegas folder
Make sure to load the mod and the patch, enable it in your "Fallout Mod Manager" List.
Make sure to load "Desert Armor.esp" after "Project Nevada - Core.esm" and after "Project Nevada - Cyberware.esp".
Make sure to load "Project Nevada - Desert Armor Patch.esp" last in your load order.
Don't forget to rebuild your archiveinvalidation : through FOMM, Tools Panel, ArchiveInvalidation

Uninstallation :

Remove the files extracted in your FNV directory.

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Location :

V1.4 and above : In Nipton's Store, in an abandoned suitcase, which can be found upstairs. If you broke the locked door, press ² or ~ to open console, click the door and type "unlock". Press enter and the door should be unlocked.



Incompatibilities :

Mods retexturing the NCR Ranger Armor, Mods changing Nipton's Store
Backpack mods




Use of this mod :

If you want to use my mod or parts of my mod in any FNV mod, you have to ask me before. If my mod or part of my mod is(are) used without my permission, i wouldn't be happy.



Upcoming Updates :

-Custom visorvision
-Nice quest to obtain it
-water breathing script
-change visor color script


Known bugs :

Clipping issue if you're not using the clipping fix optional esp.



Make sure you installed the mod correctly before asking for help !



If you see any bug, send me a personnal message !



Console command to get the armor :

Your code will look like :

player.additem XXYYYYYY Z

Where :

XX is the load order number of the mod.
Watch in your Fallout Mod Manager the load order of your desert armor. For example, if it's the eighth mod you load, Fallout Mod manager will display a number in "Mod Index" Column.

YYYYYY is the code of the item you want. here is the list :

000DBE = Desert Ranger Combat Armor
00278E = Desert Ranger Combat Armor White
0021CF = Blue lenses helmet
000DBF = Red lenses helmet
0021D0 = Green lenses helmet
0021D1 = Violet lenses helmet
0021D2 = White lenses helmet
0021D3 = Yellow lenses helmet

Z is the amount you'd like to spawn.



Special Thanks :

Bethesda Softworks & Obsidian Entertainment for creating this awesome game !
Project Nevada for their awesome mod which gave me strengh to carry on this mod !
FOOk team for its kindness and its awesome job !
Bnxus for his perfect German translation of the mod !
You, for bearing my bad english ^^


Author : Raratork