Random anon's guide to New Vegas mods
updated 5/2/11


Fixes:

+ IWR - Invisible Wall Remover:
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35011

+ OFT - Operation Fixed Terrain:
   Fixes terrain issues, works good with IWR
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=41094

+ Immersive Karma:
   remmoves the annoying karma loss/gain messages
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34784

  De-Equipable Companions -Project Mikoto-:
   You can remove armor/weapon of your companions
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36220

* Radio New Vegas Fix:
   fixes the playlist, some songs will never play or play too much without it
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37459

  The Strip Open
   Removes the borders of the Strip and makes it into one zone,
   looks much more impressive but has a few bugs
   http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38056

  New Vegas Strip and Freeside Map Markers v2
   Additional map markers to make navigating around Freeside/Strip more convenient
   http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38931



Aesthetics:

* Detailed Normals - Texture Pack:
   improves look of terrain
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38196


  ELECTRO-CITY - Relighting the Wasteland:
   laterns all over the Mojave
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37908

+ Fellout NV:
   removes the orange tint and improves lighting
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34888

  Anthony Lings Coiffure - Hair Eyes Lashes for FONV:
   More haircuts and other small stuff
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35352

* Nevada Skies - Weather Effects BETA and URWLified:
   Rain and Sandstorms in the Mojave
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35998

* New Vegas - Re-Animated:
   Port of the FO3 Re-Animated
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35028

* Weapon Animation Replacers:
   Better animations when holding pistols and rifles
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38527

  More Grass:
   Makes existing grass patches richer
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35756

  Breezes NV Males:
   replaces male bodies (includes nude and non-nude versions)
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35451

  Type3 Body and Armor replacers:
   replaces female bodies with the well-known Type3 Body (non-nude) and armor that fits better to it


Gameplay:

  Active Wasteland:
   Lets you interact more with environment objects
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37804

  Better Tag Skills:
   Makes tagged skills work like in FO1 & 2
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34719

vs Tag Skills Improved:
    Just gives a higher initial bonus to tagged skills
    http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35164

* Bottle That Water:
   You can refill water bottles now
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34840

* Experience Level Adjust Mod:
   Slower or Faster leveling
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36411

  Perk Every Level:
   Get a perk at every level like in FO3, nice if you love perks
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36411

* Plausible Starting Outfit:
   simple mod that gives you a more fitting outfit at start instead of a vault suit
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35445

* Weapon Mods Expanded - WMX:
   Introduces new weapon mods and makes uniques moddable
   (may mess with your animation replacers)
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39651


Quests:

  BrotherhoodHouseAlliance:
   Makes it possible to keep the BoS alive when siding with House
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37729

  New Vegas Bounties I & II:
   Introduces Bounty Hunter quests - terrible writing and VA
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37310
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=41184

  Tales from the Burning Sands Chapter Two - The Botanist:
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37172


Armor:

* Holster:
   Now your gun doesn't float besides your leg anymore
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34854

* Satchels:
   Like Tailor Maid but for NV armors - very well done with crafting options
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35904

  Tailor Maid NV:
   Port of the old Tailor Maid:
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36660

  Wasters Scarf 2_0:
   Nice looking scarf that fits well in the desert environment
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35597


Interface:

* Inventory Sorters:
   prefixes to group more items together (like MAG for magazines)
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34950

  A Familiar Friend - The Pip-Boy 2500:
   replaces your old one with a handheld version in the look of FO1&2 - bit laggy
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38844

  Interface Mod - Revelation:
   Replaces menus(dialog, barter, etc.) with textures from Tactics - hi-res version can be laggy
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34971

vs MTUI:
    Smaller fonts to pack more information on high resolutions
    http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34902

vs Darnified UI NV:
    similiar to MTUI but changes more areas and uses a different font
    http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/topic/1128267-wipzbeta-darnified-ui-nv/

+ PipWare UI New Vegas Edition:
   Improves your Pip-Boy interface
   http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34913


Utilities:
+ Fallout Mod Manager - FOMM:
   absolute must-have to manage your mods
   http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36901

+ NVSE:
   more scripting options for modders, required by a lot of mods
   http://nvse.silverlock.org/


Legend:

+   highly recommended
*   recommended
vs in conflict with above mod


TODO:
http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36425
http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38555
http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39573
http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35061
http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39755
http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34862
http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39189