This mod makes it look much better, and thus adds some much needed gore into post-apocalyptic gunfights. I can deal with low resolution textures, but not with low resolution or poor quality effects, particularly in a game where the graphics are of 'considerable' quality (we are not talking about a 90s cRPG here).

The other exception I have with visual mods is 'effects'.

There are minor incompatibility issues which are usually fixed by placing this mod near the bottom of your load order (that is, loading after other mods).ģ4. Interior Lighting Overhaul dramatically alters the lighting of interiors. This is how I feel about lighting mods: there's a reason why photography is one of the most praised aspects on good films.

Other times is because they genuinely add to the game. Most of the time it is because of consistency.

As a rule of thumb I stay away from visual mods unless I have a very good reason to install them, which isn't 'it's low res'.

Some people criticize it, but the alternative is to 'install the fixes you need' as if New Vegas wasn't one of the buggiest games ever made (and by extension you needed to install over 100 individual fixes).

This is the one you want, as it stays away from unnecessary bullshit.

Like Morrowind, New Vegas also has its handful of unofficial patches.

An essential utility if you install interface mods, one of which is, in my opinion, an absolute must because of how much it improves on the vanilla UI while keeping its aesthetic intact.

Weapon modification done quick and easy through a very cool menu.

Overall increases immersion as it lets you see your body in first person.

ini file provided by the mod lets you tweak certain aspects of the mod, iincluding its most annoying features.

Goes well in tandem with body replacers and while playing as a female so you can check out your fantastic tits and live out your HRT fantasy.

Windows 10 users should use New Vegas Tick Fix instead.

No one should ever go without installing NVAC.No downside to having it installed either.

Many popular mods require this to tweak certain aspects in-game.

Essential? Absolutely, if you are serious about installing mods.

It helps give you an idea of how much shit we are skipping past. Before each mod I list its current position on the Nexus' 'most endorsed' list. It's up to you to decide which ones tickle your fancy, the point is that you won't have to sort through garbage to get to them. Note that this isn't a list of 'must haves', just a list of really good mods. There are over 20,000 New Vegas mods on Nexus Mods, and out of the 100 most endorsement mods, I will list out the ones which are genuinely good, a.k.a.

New vegas perk every level mod