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 -[stolen for my own convenience edition]-
 Must Have Utilities
 
 NVSE :: You need this!
 http://nvse.silverlock.org/
 
 FOMM :: Fallout Mod Manager
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36901
 
 NV Configator :: access to many ini options via a clean interface
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40442
 
 
 
 Fixes
 
 Caravan Card Fix :: updated for Dead Money
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=41210
 
 Community Bugfix Patch :: updated for Honest Hearts DLC
 http://www.ravenmodding.terminal47.net/?p=768
 
 
 
 Convenience
 
 Faster VATS :: who would want to play NV without this?
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38104
 
 Faster Pipboy :: or this?
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35225
 
 Better Binoculars :: makes the binoculars worth using (ini edit required)
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34715
 
 Brighter Pipboy Light :: contains 1.5x and 2x options
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34776
 
 Skeleton Key :: because kicking down doors isn't an option
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34801
 
 Better map markers :: adds map markers for strip and freeside
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37832
 
 Easy Unlocking, Hacking, Pick Pocket :: you're only cheating yourself
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34829
 
 Perk Every Level :: woo!
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34707
 
 Rechargeable Stealth Boy :: allows you to recharge your SB on workbenches
 http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35975
 
 
 
 Environment Textures, Tweaks, Overhauls
 
 Poco Bueno Texture pack :: comprehensive texture replacement (I enjoy the optional heavy road damage as well)
 http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=42028
 
 Operation Fixed Terrain :: speaks for itself, really
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=41094
 
 An Open World :: removes invisible walls
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39130
 
 Clean Up New Vegas :: nifty mod, read its description and decide for yourself
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35719
 
 Populated Casino :: yay, people!
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35369
 
 Electro City :: new lights and fixtures for NV
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37908
 
 Nevada Skies :: more, diverse weather (lots of optional downloads, check them out)
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35998
 
 Fellout :: removes the orange tint from NV
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34888
 
 
 
 Additional Content
 
 
 Goodsprings Home :: a fallout shelter of your very own
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35832
 
 New Vegas Bounties I :: must have additional quest series for NV
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37310
 
 New Vegas Bounties II :: and its sequel
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=41184
 
 New Bison Steve Hotel and Lucky Casino :: rebuild the BSH with this quest mod
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40433
 
 Underground Hideout :: oh yes
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37884
 
 
 
 Equipment
 
 CaliberX :: numerous ammunition tweaks, both visual and technical
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39981
 
 Weapon Retexture Project :: I like the look of these, personally
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38285
 
 
 
 Character Improvements
 
 Anthony Lings Coiffure :: Hair, Eyes, Lashes for NV
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35352 (esm, read readme!)
 http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8942 (REQUIRED data files)
 
 Authentic Burned Man (HH Required) :: makes Joshua more faithful to his art
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=41974
 
 Familiar Faces :: some fun presets if you hate the default presets
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38512
 
 
 
 Companions
 
 EVE-900 :: new companion, underground lab and weapons
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40101
 
 Willow :: adds a fully voiced companion to the wasteland
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=41779
 
 
 
 Interface
 
 Darn UI :: this hasn't been updated in months and months
 http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/topic/1143482-wipzbeta-darnified-ui-nv/
 
 OR
 
 The following three mods can be used together, just read the notes in the Revelation description for proper install
 
 MTUI 1.0 :: essential UI adjustments
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34902
 
 PipWare UI New Vegas Edition 1.2c :: fixes some pipboy annoyances
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34913
 
 Revelation :: interface skin based on FO tactics (love this look, personally)
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34971
 
 Unified HUD Project :: edits xml so you don't have to
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38961
 
 Gameplay
 
 Project Nevada :: several mods but I only install the Core
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40040
 
 
 
 Graphics Tweaks
 
 FNV Enhanced Shaders :: spruce up the look of NV (I use the "lite" edition for compatibility with other mods)
 http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34868
 
 Imaginator :: control several graphic options from within the pipboy
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39619
 
 Dynavision :: dynamic DOF and auto-focus
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40077
 
 Cinematech :: configurable film grain, grit, damage, dirt
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39947
 
 
 
 Music
 
 Extended New Vegas Radio Generator :: makes adding music to your pipboy a breeze
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36835
 
 More where that came from :: period music for NV
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35984
 
 1950s Rad Pack Edition :: even more music for NV
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34681
 
 
 
 Performance
 
 New Vegas Stutter Remover :: does what it says
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34832
 
 Purge Cell Buffers :: stabilizes NV for long play sessions
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36805
 
 FNV 4GB :: allows NV to use the entire 4GB VM Address Space
 http://nvse.silverlock.org/beta/fnv4gb_nvse.zip (to get this to load in FOMM: go to Settings -> Fallout: New Vegas -> under Custom Launch Command put the path to your fnv4gb.exe)
 
 
 Miscellany
 
 Really OTS :: over the shoulder camera tweak
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38482
 
 Generic Clothing Color Variations :: adds some variety to the desert
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39735
 
 Armor Replacer Child NPC Fix :: ensures children always wear appropriate clothing
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36175
 
 Improved Glasses :: more glasses and sunglasses
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38076
 
 100 Outfits Recolor with Field Jackets :: more variety and NPCs change clothes occasionally
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36485
 
 Project Hair and Hats :: you're no longer bald while wearing a hat! (this doesn't look so hot with big hair)
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=42208
 
 
 
 Optional
 
 In lieu of Lings Coiffures, you may want to try:
 
 Beauty Pack PLUS :: adds tons of new hair styles (optional companions tweaks)
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35878
 
 BP Wasteland Overhaul :: takes Beauty Pack hair and adds it to wasteland denizens
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36327
 
 
 
 Experimental
 
 NV Game Stabilizer :: hit or miss, may help if you're crashing a lot
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=41745
 
 
 
 And last but not least, one must mention:
 
 A World of Pain :: adds tons of new locations, enemies and loot
 http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38719
 
 The problem is that it hard locks my New Vegas every 15-20 minutes, regardless of whether I'm in combat or not. I spent a few hours narrowing it down to this mod and it will freeze me even if it's the only active mod. YMMV. Many, many people have installed AWOP without issue but it makes my game unplayable so it's listed way down here.
 
 
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 My install went something like this:
 
 1.) Install NVSE + FOMM + Fixes
 
 2.) All of the convenience stuff that I wanted
 
 3.) Poco Bueno + optional Heavy Damage
 
 4.) Operation Fixed Terrain + HH edition, editing load order as specified in the latters readme
 
 5.) An Open World, Clean Up New Vegas, Populated Casino
 
 6.) Electro City + Smaller signs (read the readme files!)
 
 7.) Nevada Skies Data + Nevada Skies URWLified for Honest Hearts
 
 8.) Fellout (for this not to conflict with Nevada Skies, disable Nevada skies weather conditions via Apparel -> Hygrograph in your pipboy and place it directly after NS at bottom of load order)
 
 9.) Goodsprings Home, NV Bounties I (disable II until after completing I), New Bison Steve Hotel, Underground Hideout
 
 10.) CaliberX (readme has load order advice), Weapon Retexture Project
 
 11.) Lings Coiffure + Headgear fix, Authentic Burned Man, Familiar Faces
 
 ATTENTION - To prevent crashes with custom eyes, pick a stock hairstyle first, choose your custom eyes, THEN pick a custom hairstyle. (this PSA brought to you by Lings)
 
 12.) EVE-900, Willow (author recommends loading just above NV Skies and Fellout)
 
 13.) MTUI (delete data/menus/loading_menu.xml + /data/menus/main/map_menu.xml), PipWare UI (overwrite), Revelation + fix (overwrite)
 
 14.) Project Nevada (I only installed Core, the cyber implant option will conflict with MTUI/Revelation)
 
 15.) Enhanced Shaders Lite
 
 16.) Imaginator, Cinematech, Dynavision (read this lasts readme and tweak load order)
 
 17.) Run the Unified HUD Project fomod, it should detect Project Vegas and Cinematech for you. Install and overwrite.
 
 
 Load up the game, make sure everything is working correctly, or at the very least make sure the game doesn't crash/hard lock.
 
 To tweak mods like Imaginator, Cinematech, Dynavision or Nevada Skies, go to your Items -> Apparel subsection in the pipboy.
 
 Select the Hygrograph and then leave the pipboy to access Nevada Skies settings. You'll need to disable all weather conditions as noted above.
 
 Imaginator, Cinematech, Dynavision will require a bit of tweaking for your personal taste. They each include presets and their respective web pages provide some suggestions. I ended up disabling Dynavision, dropped saturation a few notches in Imaginator and then applied a light film grain in Cinematech.
 
 For an idea how these impact visuals, here are before/after screenshots with Cinematech and Imaginator:
 
 Before: http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1779/falloutnv20110701082546.jpg
 
 After: http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/333/falloutnv20110701085315.jpg
 
 
 18.) Download track packs or pull music from your own music collection and install Extended NV Radio Generator. When in doubt, read the readme!
 
 19.) Stutter remover, Purge Cell Buffers
 
 20.) FNV4GB takes some non-obvious tweaking. Install it in your main NV folder (it works from anywhere but I like it here) and then load up FOMM. Go to Settings, click the Fallout: New Vegas tab and under Custom Launch Command enter the full path to your fnv4gb.exe (yes, including the HD letter).
 
 21.) Everything under miscellany is up to you.
 
 22.) Within FOMM, I used the BOSS Auto-Sort and it appears to have done okay by me. I manually placed Fellout after Nevada Skies per the recommendation above.