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Changelogs
Version 1.2.0
Initial release
Version 1.0.0.f
This is a minor update. Slippyguy has recently update Helmet Overlay to v. 1.8.1 and incorporated most of the Helmet Overlay patches I had made for the Step patch in the main download of Helmet Overlay. So I've deleted all the duplicates as they are now redundant. Currently the Step patch adds Helmet Overlay support only for The Legacy of X13.
Version 1.0.0.e
- Bugfixes. - Patched edits to burnt bodies made by "Critical and Effects - Fixes and Tweaks" to use FCO's improved textures. - Patched NPCs to use both FCO's textures and behavior packages restored by "Uncut Wasteland" - Added Helmet Overlay support. The latest version of Helmet Overlay implements overlay via a txt file, so there's no dependency on Helmet Overlay mod as master anymore.
Version 1.0.0.d
A bugfix of the previous version.
Version 1.0.0.c
Re-inetgrates all features of version 1.0.0 except the Helmet Overlay patch.Thus works with Helmet Overlay v.1.7.2 but does not provide visor support for helmets added by mods in the Step Guide modlist. Support will be added if tests with the latest version of Helmet Overlay are successful.
Version 1.0.0.beta
Reverted to the older beta version of the mod. Removes support for Helmet Overlay due to recent update to Helmet Overlay. Sadly also removes support for NV Interiors Remastered for the time being.
Step Modifications is an extensive project gathering and bringing together information from across the community in the form of extensible modding and "how-to" guides. These are step-by-step guides to enhancing games with a focus on quality and performance over quantity. Step tries to stay as close to the 'vanilla' experience as possible, while addressing game bugs, improving visual quality, and correcting game-play mechanics. Our users should always expect an enhanced rendition of the game's original concept and mechanics when following one of our guides.
The Guide
The Step FalloutNV Guide is our official guide for Fallout New Vegas, offering all that is needed to build out an enhanced vanilla experience for the Fallout New Vegas platform. Having gone through several beta releases, we happy to say it's officially released as v1.0!
Features 1. The main plugin provides conflict resolution and cross-mod support, including:
patches all mods listed in the guide to utilize the new face textures and meshes added by FCO;
adds Sun Guard effects to headgear added by mods in the guide;
2. A pre-configured lStewieAl's Tweaks INI file. The file comes with brief comments/instructions of what each setting does.
Optional Game Settings See ARTICLES tab on this mod page. Includes edits to the Carry Weight formula, the Health Point formula and the pace at which Hardcore Mode Primary Needs increase. Also increases the chance of the Mysterious Stranger and Miss Fortune appearing. Hopefully, those perks are bettter now.
the vanilla Carry Weight formula is changed from 150+STR*10 to 25+STR*25. The idea is to increase the importance of strength and balance the weight capacity to accommodate backpacks in-game.
the vanilla Carry Weight formula is changed from 95+END*20+LVL*5 to 50+END*25+LVL*2. The idea is to increase the importance of endurance.
now comes with an .esp patch for the Hoarder trait. Due to the lower starting Carry Weight Allowance, now Harder will penalize the character if they carry less than 130 lbs. (vanilla is 160). Thus a Courier that takes Hoarder at the start of the game should have at least 4 STR, ot ehy won't be able to cover the minimal requirements.
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Credits
Credits
lStewieAl for his excellent lStewieAl's Tweaks mod. The INI file in the package won't do anything without it.