To login, click on the profile icon in the bottom-left corner of the manager window - keep in mind, the popup may open behind the main NMM program window.
Once you've created an account and installed the manager, log into your Nexus account in the manager to enable direct downloads. Nexus Mod Manager is the easiest way to install many mods for Fallout 4, as it eliminates most of the hassle of installing mods manually. The video above explains how to install mods via NMM.īefore Installing any mods, follow the instructions above to back up your game files and enable modding for Fallout 4.
In Fallout4Prefs.ini, scroll to the bottom to find the section. SResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\, TEXTURES\, MUSIC\, SOUND\, INTERFACE\, MESHES\, PROGRAMS\, MATERIALS\, LODSETTINGS\, VIS\, MISC\, SCRIPTS\, SHADERSFX\ In Fallout4.ini, repalce the line sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\ (under the section), with: In order to make your copy of Fallout 4 mod-friendly, you need to edit two configuration files, Fallout4.ini and Fallout4Prefs.ini. In the case of Fallout 4, these are found (by default) in:Ĭ: > Program Files (x86) > Steam > SteamApps > Common > Fallout 4Ĭ: > Users > My Documents > My Games > Fallout 4Ĭopying these files will ensure that, in the event of a catastrophic failure on your part (or if you just want to start from a clean install), you don't have to download and re-install the game. Leaving a few dollars can really make their day, but do consider at least leaving a comment and endorsing their work.The first step to modding any game is to make a backup of all of your games files, including any loose configuration files. Modders create and release extra content for fun and for the love of scripting, but leaving an endorsement or even a donation can provide much-needed feedback, especially if you've enjoyed hours of entertainment because of said mod(s). Mod authors generally offer information in mod descriptions on the Nexus should their files require to be configured in a set order, and there are even tools available that can check to see if there are any problems with your setup.ĭownload and install LOOT, which we strongly recommend you run each and every time you edit your load order or install/remove a mod.
This list is important because some mods and files need to be loaded by the game in a specific order. Once you have a few mods downloaded you may notice the load order start to populate.