Fallout 3 - Weapon Damage and Accuracy Mod v0.2

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Fallout 3 Reborn: A Realism Mod. Sep 29 2020 Released 2009 Role Playing. Version 9.0 has been.

Intro: Fallout 3 Reborn V8 is a modification that aims at creating a more action-packed and intense Fallout experience. No more will you see an enemy shrug off a bullet to the brain. If you are tired of guns that feel like pellet guns, this mod is for you.

This mod focuses on changing the projectile damage and accuracy with real world numbers. Similar projectile have similar weapon damage and accuracy values and progressive changes in these values based on the weapon used.

Weapon Damage and Accuracy Mod v.020

Utilizing Projectile Energy data based upon real world counter parts I have increased the damage of all Projectile Weapons. Weapons with similar Ammo types have similar Damage figures, however Accuracy has been increased depending on value and uniqueness. An example Weapon set are the weapons using 5.56mm (Assault > Chinese Assault > Wanda > Xuan Long). Each weapon gains progressively in damage and accuracy. This same philosophy was utilized for the Hunting Rifle through to the Victory Rifle. Please note the Hunting Rifle now utilizes 5.56mm Caliber Rounds as such Damage and Accuracy has been improved.

There are two .esp files. One with VATS alterations a second without. The only difference between the two files is the inclusion of VATS. Weapons Accuracy and Damage remain identical. The VATS file is likely incompatible with VATS_MCE or other VATS altering mods.

I hope you all enjoy my first ever MOD. In ver.030 I plan to extend damage and accuracy changes to Grenades and Mines. As well as look into various tweaks and additions to better fulfill the goals of this mod.

Good Luck and Please Enjoy my Mod!

Please be sure read the .txt file included for installation instructions.

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Changes v.01.1 to v.020

Melee Weapon damage has been increased drastically. It is not longer fun to get hit with a Bat.

Energy Weapon damage has been improved slightly. Accuracy has not changed except with the Gatling Laser.

Projectile Weapons have had damage and accuracy tweaks. Some weapons are very similar to default values, however with the highly increased accuracy effective damage has been increased.

The Hunting Rifle now utilizes 5.55mm Ammo. All NPC's that carry the Hunting Rifle will carry additional 5.56mm ammo.

*Notes*

Current Saved Games the NPC's that use the Hunting Rifle will still carry .32 Caliber ammo. This is a function of game creation, their inventory build was set the moment you left the Vault. Typically the amount carried is 6 Rounds.

New game Hunting Rifle carrying NPC's will not have the .32 Caliber ammo.

Please offer feedback regarding the amount of 5.56 Ammo dropped on Hunting Rifle carrying NPC's.

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Changes v.01 to v.01.1

Replaced Hunting Rifle ammo with original game specific due to issues with NPC's running out mid fight. Hunting Rifle now utilizes .32 Cal ammo.

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This Tutorial aimed to be simple by leaving out all the information you don't need and to get an overview. If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7, you should read Point V) Installing Fallout first.
More information and further Links you'll find at the end of the article.

1I ) Mods Prerequisites - Tools that make life easier
2II ) Installing Mods
- 2.2The Folder Structure
5V ) Installing Fallout
10X) Links

Must Haves

a 'Data Compression Utility' like 7zip, WinRAR, IZArc or TUGZip -> to extract file archives
Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) -> The official Mod Manager. Currently in beta stage and regarding tools not as powerful as FOMM, but more features will follow
Fallout Mod Manager (FOMM) -> optional Fallout Launcher providing very useful Modding-Tool, like BSA browser, BSA creator and TESsnip
Fallout Script Extender (FOSE) -> many Mods require its additional scripting commands to work

Recommended Additions

FO3Edit -> detects Conflicts between Mods, a powerful tool for Mod editing
Better Oblivion Sorting Software for Fallout3 (BOSS for FO3) -> sorts your load order automatically
Fallout Mod Sorter (FOMS) -> another load order helper
ArchiveInvalidation Invalidated -> does the whole 'ArchiveInvalidation'
Games for Windows LIVE Disabler -> disables GfWL and moves your DLCs into your game folder
Fallout Installation Cleaner (FOIC) -> cleans up your Fallout; removes Mods, 3rd party tools, .. etc

Mods come as package -> first you need to extract them to a temporary location by using a tool like 7zip. Examine the files / folders of the Mod you've unpacked to get a quick overview.

Example of an unzipped Mod under XP and Vista / Windows7
You'll find files with ending *.esp or *.esm and maybe additional folders like textures, meshes or sound.
After you unpacked a lot of Mods, you'll consider each result as quite unique, but generally the structure is almost the same.
Anyway, there are two common rules you should keep in mind:

All Mods have to be placed into the Data Directory of your Game.
The folder structure must be correct.

The Data Folder

-> The default path for DVD Versions is C: Program Files Bethesda Softworks Fallout 3 Data
You may have customised the install path to something else e.g. C: Games Fallout..
That's why in some READMEs you'll find the term '< install path > Fallout 3 Data '
-> The default path for Steam Versions is C: Program Files Steam steamapps Common Fallout 3 Data
To avoid issues under Vista and Win7, the install location of Steam can be customised, see point #V .29 Installing Fallout

The Folder Structure

Files that belong into the. This is the process to recognise certain new files which have been placed into the Data folder. Fallout 3 Damage Mod

-> It's recommended to use the little tool ArchiveInvalidation Invalidated.
-> Unzip, run it, activate it
The whole Archive Invalidation will be done.

Finally check your G.E.C.K. Mods (*.esp) at your Fallout Launcher or use FOMM
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--> finished, enjoy the game :-)))
See videos on Youtube:
Fallout 3 - How to install Mods
Fallout 3 - How to install FOSE

Mods are best installed by your own.
( Avoid extracting something directly into your Game / Data Dir )

There could be a ReadMe -> It‘s recommended to read it before you install a Mod
Make a save game that is 'clean'. -> You could need it later - just to be sure
If you install a Mod by your own, you‘ll know how to remove it
Only add one Mod by one. -> Test it. -> If you install a plenty of Mods, you‘ll probably have to spend a plenty of time to figure out, why your game is crashing.
Take care of Mod Conflicts and your Load Order. Tools like FO3Edit and the Fallout Mod Sorter (FOMS) help to increase your games stability.
If something went terribly wrong, you'll be lucky if you backed up your Data folder

Keep your System up to date.

Perform a Windows Update including DirectX. Salvage full movie.

Clean your Windows

(CCleaner recommended) and reboot.

Install Fallout.

If you use Windows7 or Vista, it is highly recommended to install the game to another location than 'Program Files' ( for example C: Games Fallout 3 ) to avoid problems with the security feature UAC.
Alternatively you could disable UAC, but this may lead to a less secure system, so be warned. For Steam versions there is hardly a way to customise the install dir. So you may need to go for the 'disabling UAC' option - or install Steam to another location than 'Program Files'
e.g. C:Game