The Outer Worlds-style Unlocking Minigames

Endorsements

27
Unique DLs

--
Total DLs

--
Total views

--
Version

1.3.3

Download:
Manual

0 of 0

File information

Last updated

19 May 2025, 5:44PM

Original upload

20 January 2025, 7:25PM

Created by

DefinitelyNotSade

Uploaded by

DefinitelyNotSade

Virus scan

Safe to use

Tags for this mod

Current section

Viewing:

About this mod

Replaces the Lockpicking and Hacking mingames of New Vegas with those found in The Outer Worlds. Gamepad/Controller compatible. More abstract, but simpler minigames that use time as an added element of unlocking a Door/Terminal/Container.

Requirements

Nexus requirements

Mod name	Notes
JIP LN NVSE Plugin	Hard Requirement
JohnnyGuitar NVSE	Hard Requirement
New Vegas Script Extender (NVSE xNVSE)	Hard Requirement
ShowOff xNVSE Plugin	Hard Requirement
The Mod Configuration Menu	Optional
UIO - User Interface Organizer	Hard Requirement

Permissions and credits

Credits and distribution permission

Other user's assets All the assets in this file belong to the author, or are from free-to-use modder's resources
Upload permission You can upload this file to other sites but you must credit me as the creator of the file
Modification permission You are allowed to modify my files and release bug fixes or improve on the features so long as you credit me as the original creator
Conversion permission You can convert this file to work with other games as long as you credit me as the creator of the file
Asset use permission You are allowed to use the assets in this file without permission as long as you credit me
Asset use permission in mods/files that are being sold You are not allowed to use assets from this file in any mods/files that are being sold, for money, on Steam Workshop or other platforms
Asset use permission in mods/files that earn donation points You are allowed to earn Donation Points for your mods if they use my assets

Author notes

This author has not provided any additional notes regarding file permissions

File credits

This author has not credited anyone else in this file

Donation Points system

Please log in to find out whether this mod is receiving Donation Points

Changelogs

Version 1.3.3
- Major: Removed the FOMOD setup as maintaining FOMOD's are a gigantic pain in the ass.
- Major: Removed the quest script from the plugin as it has now been replaced by the `ln_*.txt` scriptrunner file.
- --> The plugin is basically optional now, though _highly_ recommended to use at least one of either it or the INI file.
- Fix: Fixed regression where controls wouldn't be re-enabled if entering a menu mid-unlock.
Version 1.3.2
- Nothing new/different. Fixed wrong version in the FOMOD info so MO2/Vortex stop complaining about a version mismatch.
Version 1.3.1
- Fix: Sluggish MCM due to accidentally compiling a separate script every frame instead of just once.
- Minor: Removed all scripts from the ESP that are now located under `NVSE\user_defined_functions`.
- Fix: Corrected the description of some settings in the INI file.
Version 1.3.0
- Major: ShowOff NVSE is now a hard requirement.
- Major: Mod now is bundled into a FOMOD to allow the user to install the Plugin or Scriptrunner version.
- Major: Mod scripts have been overhauled to leverage AuxVars and Aux Timers over quest variables to switch to Scriptrunner version.
- Minor: Plugin version's MCM has now been separated out into separate pages for better organization of settings.
- Minor: The `bRespectDontOpenContainerAfterLockpick` setting related to Stewie Tweaks has been replaced with a new setting that's not related to Tweaks at all.
- ^--> As this mod replaces the lockpick/hacking mechanism, we can easily control whether they're activated afterwards. As such, completely orthogonal to Tweaks.
- Minor: Added 3 new settings that dicatate whether the target Container/Door/Terminal (respectively) will open after a successful lockpick/hack.
- Minor: If wanting to populate Bobby Pin levelled lists with Bypass Shunts, the amount that will populate is now configurable, and defaults to 10.
- Minor: The 2 above points have had their settings added to the INI file.
- Minor: Added checks for the needed script extender dependencies. Will display a message box and stop functioning if at least one of them is missing.
Version 1.2.7
- Fix: Fixed Bypass Shunts being populated in the Bobby Pin Leveled-Items when they weren't supposed to be.
- --> This will require starting a new game to see this fix implemented. Apologies.
- Minor: Prevent any serialization to/from the INI file if it does not exist.
- Minor: Made the INI file now a separate download.
Version 1.2.6
- Fix: Incorrect serialization of the `bPopulateShunts` setting from the INI file.
Version 1.2.5
- Major: Made requiring Terminals consume Bypass Shunts an opt-in feature by default, as well as the process by which Leveled Items will be populated with Shunts.
- ---> I'm conceding to a challenge I've faced, which is to populate the game world with enough Bypass Shunts in a naturalistic/balanced way _without_ a boatload of WorldSpace edits.
- ---> INI and MCM have been updated to include new options.
Version 1.2.4
- Fix: Removed all calls of `GetOwner` or `GetParentCellOwner` as those seem to be the cause of sporadic CTD's when functions/methods are called on a NULL reference. i.e. When there is no owner.
- ^--> Even though I checked to make sure any owner was a valid reference, it seems edge cases would get through where this wasn't checked somehow.
Version 1.2.3
- Fix: Fixed edge case of container being activated if JLM is on-screen if respecting Tweaks' `bDontShowContainerAfterLockpick` setting.
- Minor: Will now increment the "Locks Picked" or "Computers Hacked" Misc Stats after a successful unlock.
Version 1.2.2
- Fix: The E key as well as the assigned Minigame key from not being re-enabled post-unlock.
- Minor: Added XP rewards per the Lock and Terminal Reward GameSettings.
Version 1.2.1
- Minor: Tweaks to the XML to prevent info occluding the crosshair/reticle. Credits to OrgasmicSneeze for the tweaking!
- Minor: Reverted not applying the minigame to Terminals/Locks that have scripts attached; no issues in my testing from doing so, and will fully convert all locks/terminals to the new minigame.
- Fix: Fixed OnActivate blocks not running on references that had scripts with those script blocks post-unlock.
Version 1.2.0
- A new Overlay: added Time To Unlock (in seconds), elapsed time (in seconds), and percent progress in text above the progress bar.
- Major thanks to OrgasmicSneeze for the work in putting together the textures and editing the XML enough to make it look great!
- Minor: Script optimizations, better handling of out-of-bounds settings for the Time and Resource Cost functions.
Version 1.1.0
- Major: Added Bypass Shunts into the game and as the resource to open Terminals.
- ^--> They have been added to most of the same Leveled Item's as Bobby Pins but double the quantity to offset none being instantiated physically as objects in the world.
- Fix: Added checks to make sure the forms of the Lock/Terminal, any keys/passwords, scripts, as well as any owners, are valid to prevent crashes/errors in the console.
- Minor: Overlay will not show if the Player has the Key/Password to open the lock, or if the Lock/Terminal has a script attached, just to be safe.
Version 1.0.0
- Initial Release.

Overview

It's not the best choice, it's.... wait, what game is this again?

Have you always hated these stupid Lockpicking and Hacking minigames? Have you ever thought to yourself "golly gee, I'd sure take a punch to the face rather than incorrectly guess word-salad nonsense for the billionth time", then give this mod a try! Still waiting on someone to port over Oblivion's absolutely GOAT-ed Lockpicking mingame.

Inspired by Better Hacking, and Bypass Minigames, the difference is I've never wanted to wholesale skip these minigames, per se, but just to take away the friction that only adds to my frustration when I play this game, and The Outer Worlds did a great job of that in my opinion with its minigames.

Yes, it's less realistic. If a more abstract implementation bothers you, then don't download this mod.

Alas, you still need the needed Lockpick/Science skills to pass the checks as normal, and yes you still need enough resources in order to bypass them, but all you have to do now is hold down a button/key (and don't get caught!) and wait for the Container/Door/Terminal to unlock.

Included is an INI file and an MCM to do all configuration of Time/Resource costs, inputs, etc.

Disables the assigned button/key whilst the Minigame overlay is on-screen, and are re-enabled once either the Overlay closes or the Unlock is complete.

Features

Gives more granular scaling to the Lockpick and Science Skills.
- The more skilled you are relative to the Terminal/Door difficulty, the less time and resources it takes to unlock.
Resource/Time Cost functions can be adjusted in the MCM or the INI.
Controller Compatible.
Disables the assigned Key or Button so as to not trigger those functions whilst the Minigame overlay is on-screen.
A separate resource for Hacking, Bypass Shunts, have been added to most of the same Leveled Items as Bobby Pins.
- This is now an opt-in feature, and by default Terminals will also require Bobby Pins to unlock.
- --> This obviously is not realistic, but populating the game world with enough Bypass Shunts without a crazy amount of Worldspace Edits has proven too challenging.
Choose whether a Container/Door/Terminal will open immediately after a successful lockpick/hack.
If the Door/Container/Terminal has an owner, they will be notified if they detect you whilst completing the unlock.
Will increment the "Locks Picked" or "Computers Hacked" Misc Stats upon successful unlock, depending on if the lock is a Door/Container vs Terminal.

Requirements

Compatibility

I have not thoroughly tested a bunch of mods, but here's a shortlist of what I have tested:

Just Loot Menu - Compatible Whilst playing with a controller, once a container unlocks, input is blocked temporarily to not interfere with JLM's menu.
JIP CCC - Compatible - Like above with JLM, with a controller, input is blocked whilst the Minigame overlay is on-screen to not interfere with CCC's controller commands

I wouldn't expect compatibility with mods that try to do the same thing; they would essentially be substitutes for this mod, so compatibility is not expected. Such as Bypass Minigames or Better Hacking.

Keyboard users should generally have an easier time, as you have more options than controller users to remap the key in the MCM/INI.

Load order doesn't matter; everything in the mod is scripts.

Credits

The xNVSE team. Great work as always.
JazzIsParis and LuthienAnarion for JIP LN NVSE. This mod is basically useless without it.
carxt/karut and c6 for JohnnyGuitar NVSE. Most notably for alerting owners of refs by sending StealingAlarms
JazzIsParis for UIO, absolutely essential for this mod.
Demorome for ShowOff NVSE.
OrgasmicSneeze for making the Overlay texture and XML edits for it in the 1.2.0 update!

Mods of the month

Vortex mod manager

Collections tutorials

Vortex mod manager

Supporter images

Give feedback

Please log in or register

The Outer Worlds-style Unlocking Minigames

File information

Last updated

Original upload

Created by

Uploaded by

Virus scan

Tags for this mod

About this mod

Nexus requirements

Credits and distribution permission

Author notes

File credits

Donation Points system

Version 1.3.3

Version 1.3.2

Version 1.3.1

Version 1.3.0

Version 1.2.7

Version 1.2.6

Version 1.2.5

Version 1.2.4

Version 1.2.3

Version 1.2.2

Version 1.2.1

Version 1.2.0

Version 1.1.0

Version 1.0.0

Members

Mods

Kudos given

Page served in