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A simple alternative to the hacking mini-game. Siphon security data packets from unlocked terminals to create decryption programs. Deploy these programs from your PipBoy with a hotkey to hack terminals.
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Disclaimer
This is the first mod I have ever uploaded.
I am also aware there are other hacking mods out there, but none of them were exactly what I wanted, so I decided to make my own.
I wanted something that avoided the hacking mini-game, but also required the player to do a bit of work, while also not intruding too much into the gamplay. This mod is my attempt at achieving precisely that.
How it Works
Quickly hack terminals by deploying a decryption program with a hotkey (set in the MCM). To create these decryption programs, siphon security data packets from any unlocked terminal you see. Just walk up to a terminal like you want to activate it, and a prompt will appear. Press your dedicated hotkey and you will receive 1 data packet (1 per terminal).
5 of these data packets can be used to create 1 decryption program, so be on the lookout for unlocked terminals. Use the Decryption Module added to your inventory (in the Aid menu) to compile your collected data packets into decryption programs.
If you have a decryption program in your inventory, a prompt will appear when your crosshairs hover over a hackable terminal. Use your chosen hotkey to hack the terminal.
A short hacking animation will play while hacking, then the terminal will unlock itself. Animation can be disabled in the MCM for instant hacking. The decryption program will be consumed, so you'll have to create more to hack other terminals.
Use the MCM to:
Installation
Recommended: Install (or uninstall) with your preferred mod manager
Not Recommended: Manually extract files to your game's data folder (you really should use a mod manager)
Requirements
Please ensure you have ALL of the following mods installed and working to ensure proper functionality:
If you download my mod, please make sure to endorse all the above.
Credits
Thanks to TommInfinite for SUP NVSE and allowing use of his texture assets. And thanks to the makers of the MCM, NVSE, JIP LN NVSE, and JohnnyGuitar NVSE.
This is the first mod I have ever uploaded.
I am also aware there are other hacking mods out there, but none of them were exactly what I wanted, so I decided to make my own.
I wanted something that avoided the hacking mini-game, but also required the player to do a bit of work, while also not intruding too much into the gamplay. This mod is my attempt at achieving precisely that.
How it Works
Quickly hack terminals by deploying a decryption program with a hotkey (set in the MCM). To create these decryption programs, siphon security data packets from any unlocked terminal you see. Just walk up to a terminal like you want to activate it, and a prompt will appear. Press your dedicated hotkey and you will receive 1 data packet (1 per terminal).
5 of these data packets can be used to create 1 decryption program, so be on the lookout for unlocked terminals. Use the Decryption Module added to your inventory (in the Aid menu) to compile your collected data packets into decryption programs.
If you have a decryption program in your inventory, a prompt will appear when your crosshairs hover over a hackable terminal. Use your chosen hotkey to hack the terminal.
A short hacking animation will play while hacking, then the terminal will unlock itself. Animation can be disabled in the MCM for instant hacking. The decryption program will be consumed, so you'll have to create more to hack other terminals.
Use the MCM to:
- Choose your hotkey. Default is "H"
- Choose how much XP you want to receive when you hack with this method. Default is normal hacking XP, but if you feel this is too much since you bypassed the mini-game, you can reduce it or turn it down all the way to 0 XP.
- Choose how much assistance the exploit should give you. Default is a temporary +25 to Science, meaning you will be able to hack terminals one level of difficulty above your normal ability. You can turn this all the way up or down. Note: unhackable terminals (i.e those that absolutely require a keycard or password) will remain unhackable. You will still have to find the key or password.
- Choose if you want the PipBoy animation to play. By default, the animation is on.
Installation
Recommended: Install (or uninstall) with your preferred mod manager
Not Recommended: Manually extract files to your game's data folder (you really should use a mod manager)
Requirements
Please ensure you have ALL of the following mods installed and working to ensure proper functionality:
If you download my mod, please make sure to endorse all the above.
Credits
Thanks to TommInfinite for SUP NVSE and allowing use of his texture assets. And thanks to the makers of the MCM, NVSE, JIP LN NVSE, and JohnnyGuitar NVSE.