***This mod has been superseded by Destiny II - Choose your Gear and Start Location***

It includes all of the original content and adds more.


This is a different kind of alternative start mod. Instead of choosing your character type from a list, with a set of prescribed equipment, you get to choose exactly what you want in the Destiny vault.

Procedure
To enhance compatibility you go through your (probably modded) version of the vanilla start. Personally, I use Better Character Creation which is recommended. Set up your skills and traits, get a vault suit from the doc and actually go out the door. This is important to stop the chargen quest and set up the rest of the game.

Then you have a choice - you can always continue on in Good springs if you want. Otherwise, enter the vault of Destiny. There is a hatch at the end of the doctor’s porch. Inside the vault, you’ll see all kinds of equipment: armor, clothing, weapons, ammo, chems etc. displayed so that you can snag whatever you want.. or nothing at all. Once you’re set, head downstairs and choose your new start location.

Locations
There are 27 cells set up with displays indicating their corresponding location. The hall to the right has 4 cells that would each have you poised to begin one of the DLCs. The rest show potentially interesting locations scattered across the Mojave. To get to your location, just stand in front of a cell and activate.
The vault itself contains enough equipment and loot to probably take over New Vegas. The opportunity is there if you really want to explore it. Most, I would assume, will just grab a few things that help establish their character identity. There is plenty of variety to give you lots of options.

Notes:

• When setting up your character, you’ll notice a few (9)traits have been added. You can also choose any or all of them.
  

• If you change your mind about your character’s appearance, there is an Autodoc right in the vault. Just select what you want to change and alter it there.
  

• All of the portals are set up as one-way. Returning to the vault requires fast traveling back to Goodsprings, or loading an autosave.
  

• None of the locations should have your character dying off immediately as long as you’re careful and/or bring the proper equipment or supplies with you.
  

• Don’t be surprised if you discover another person in the vault trying to set up their character. Did you really think you’d be the only one?
  

• The electrical sparking in the vault should not be considered seriously harmful or at least not fatal. Probably.
  

I designed this to be immersive in that you see everything right in front of you -  weapons, clothing, supplies.. even the locations to travel to. 
Hope it works for you!

~GMF~