Textures/Models/Visuals (Recommended)

# Textures/Models/Visuals (Recommended) :::danger :exclamation: NOTE: This version of the guide has been pretty much depreciated in favor of the new guide [here](https://vivanewvegas.github.io) :exclamation: ::: ### **[Neutral Joshua Graham's Armor](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/64310?tab=files)** Install normally -- Removes the SLCPD / SWAT markings from Joshua Graham's Armor ### **[Improved Rawhide Cowboy Hat Mesh](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/65421?tab=files)** Install normally -- Makes the rawhide cowboy hat more realistic ### **[Adjusted Gambler Hats](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/65794?tab=files)** Files to install: >**Adjusted Gambler Hats - Mid** > -- Adjusts the meshes of the gambler hats to sit lower on your head NOTE: This will cause clipping with really, really big heads. Didn't happen with any vanilla NPCs but if your character has a big head (like as big as it can be) you should skip out on this ### **[Indiana Jones Hat For Ladies](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/50256?tab=files)** Special Install Instructions: **ONLY** install the following folders/files: >**textures/armor/headgear/m_gambler_fedora_d2.dds** > -- Recolors the Suave Gambler Hat to look more like its inspiration ### **[Lucky Shades use Authority Glasses Model](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/54575?tab=files)** Files to install: >**Lucky Shades use Authority Glasses Model** > -- Changes the Lucky Shades model to the Authority Glasses ### **[Boones Machete is a Broad Machete](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/54574?tab=files)** Install normally > -- Changes Boone's machete model to the Broad Machete from the Couriers Cache ### **[NCR Civillian Clothing](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/49675/?tab=files)** Install normally -- Retexture of the NCR civilian clothing worn by NCR Rangers. I personally love the recolor ### **[Fallout 4 Robobrains](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66039?tab=files)** Install normally -- Adds an eye to the robobrains like in Fallout 4 ### **[Olly's Thematic Load Screen Pack](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/65580?tab=files)** Files to install: >**Loadscreen Pack >Loadscreen Pack Typo Fixes** > -- Replaces vanilla load screens with 66 thematic screenshots ### **[Better Pause Menu Screen](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/47982?tab=files)** Install normally -Replaces the pause menu with a blurred image of your gameplay ### **[A Better New Main Menu](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/47771?tab=files)** Install normally -- If you're bored of looking at the same splash screens for the past 8 years ### **[Main Title Consistent Replacer](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/65841?tab=files)** Files to install: >**Main Title Replacer - New Vegas** > -- Makes that thing you never notice look cooler NOTE: If you plan on using NMCs Pack in the *Optional Textures* section, have this mod overwrite it ### **[NMCs Roads](https://www.mediafire.com/file/n0r1c13ooccp884/NMCs_Roads.7z/file)** Install normally -- Maybe it's just me, but I think the default road textures are hideous. Textures by [NMC](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/users/309068) NOTE: Not neccessary if you plan on using the Optional Textures section as well ### **[Wasteland Flora Overhaul](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/39856?tab=files)** Files to install: >**WFO - ESP-less version** -- Retextures various flora ### **[Securitrons in CRT](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/63258?tab=files)** Files to install: >**Securitrons in CRT 1.0** >**OWB in CRT** > -- Adds scanlines to securitron monitors ### **[Semi-Transparent Door Glass](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/63742?tab=files)** Special Install Instructions: Don't install the following folders/files: >**STDG.esp** -- Makes glass on doors transparent, unless they lead to a void cell. ### **[Semi-Transparent Door Glass ESP Replacer](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66139?tab=files/)** Files to install: >**2.1. Visuals - Semi-Transparent Door Glass ESP Replacer** -- Reverts wild edits to water heights in certain cells and remove edits to cells that, to simplify, broke the game ### **[Bathroom Doors Fix](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66774?tab=files)** Install normally -- Changes all windowed bathroom doors to windowless doors ### **[McCarran Escalator Glass](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/63284?tab=files)** Install normally -- Makes the glass on the Camp McCarran escalator transparent ### **[Caravan Lunch Fixed UV Map](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/57414?tab=files)** Install normally -- Odds are you haven't ever or will never notice this but whatever ### **[Bighorner Model Variants](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/62672?tab=files)** Files to install: >**Bighorner Model Variants - Standard** > -- Adds a visual difference between Bighorners, their calfs and their bulls ### **[Dynamic Pipboy Light](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/64023?tab=files)** Install normally -- Lets you set the range, brightness, color and activation timing of the pip-boy light ### **[Satellite World Map](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/58602?tab=files)** Files to install: > **Satellite World Map** > -- A high-res satellite realistic map ### **[Satellite Maps DLC](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/64292?tab=files)** Install normally -- Same as the above for DLCs ### **[Character Expansions Revised](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/64862?tab=files)** Files to install: >**Character Expanions Revised >Character Expansions Revised - JSawyer Ultimate Edition >Character Expansions Revised - Mojave Raiders >Character Expansions Revised - Uncut Wasteland Plus NPCs >Character Expansions Revised - Unofficial Patch Plus** > Special install instructions: >**Do not activate the patch files until installing the mod that the patch is for** >>**Activate Character Expansions Revised - Unofficial Patch Plus, as that mod should already be installed** >> -- Visual overhaul of characters' faces that stays true to vanilla aesthetics ### **[Vanilla Underwear Replacer](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/64006?tab=files)** Install normally -- Removes the shirt for males and tweaks the shape of the female top ### **[Simple Street Lights](http://modsreloaded.com/simple-street-lights)** Install normally -- Makes the street lights in New Vegas functional. ### **[Simple Street Lights ESP Replacer](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66139?tab=files)** Files to install: >**2.3. Visuals - Simple Street Lights ESP Replacer** > -- Fixes UDRs, LOD errors, and more. ### **[Burning Campfire Redone](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/63623?tab=files)** Install normally -- Activating a campfire causes it to actually burn ### **[Burning Campfire Redone Fix](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66139?tab=files)** Files to install: >**2.4. Visuals - Burning Campfire Redone Fix** -- Fixes a script edit that reverted some changes made by Honest Hearts ### **[Interior Fog Remover](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/63749?tab=files)** Files to install: >**NV_IFR** -- Removes foggy veil from everywhere indoors ### **[Realistic Wasteland Lighting](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/52037?tab=files)** Files to install: >**FNV Realistic Wasteland Lighting - All DLC >FNV RWL All DLC - Patch Collection** > > LOOT Metadata Required: > **Run LOOT through MO2 > Find *FNV Realistic Wasteland Lighting - All DLC.esp* in the file listing > Select the ![](https://i.imgur.com/iGovOJi.png) to the right of the .esp name and select *Edit Metadata* > Select the *Main Tab* and select the *default* listing next to *Group* > Select *Weather & Lighting* from the drop-down > Select the *Load After* tab and select the *+* > Put *Bashed Patch, 0.esp* for the *File Name* >Click the ![](https://i.imgur.com/29luC3W.png) to the right of the .esp name and exit** -- Complete weather overhaul designed to make the game look more realistic ### **[Viva New Vegas - NVGE Preset](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66650?tab=files)** Special install instructions: >**Click the button on the top bar of MO2 Select INI Editor Paste the following into the FalloutCustom.ini tab:** >>**[Water] bUseWaterHiRes=1 bReflectExplosions=1 bForceHighDetailReflections=1 fTileTextureDivisor=9.5000 uSurfaceFPS=60 uMaxInteriorWaterReflections=60 uMaxExteriorWaterReflections=60 fWadingWaterTextureRes=2048.0000 bForceHighDetailLandReflections=1 iWaterReflectWidth=2048 iWaterReflectHeight=2048** -- A preset for NVGE designed to make the desert feel warmer and more realistic. Also completely overhauls to water visuals [Back to guide hub](https://hackmd.io/s/Hka6UZxqm)