# LOD Improvements (With Optional Textures) :::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: ::: ### **[FNVLODGen](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/58562/?tab=files)** Files to install: >**FNVLODGen Resources** >**Trees LOD Billboards Vanilla** > -- Resources required for proper LOD generation ### **[LOD Additions and Improvements](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/61206/?tab=files)** <span style="color:#ff8040"> Special Install Instructions: Don't install the following folders/files: >**textures/clutter/billboard01blod.dds** >**textures/clutter/billboard01blod_n.dds** <span style="color:#ff8040"> Manual FNVEdit Editing Required: >**Run FNVEdit through MO2** >**Right-click inside the file listing and select *None*** >**Check the box adjacent to *tmzLODadditions.esp* and click [OK]** >**Enter *DA726* to FormID search box in the top left and hit enter** >**Right-click in the right pane and select *Hide no conflict rows*** >**Drag and drop *NVDefaultExterior* from *FalloutNV.esm* on to *WastelandBaseImageSpace* from *tmzLODadditions.esp* >Save and exit** -- New low-poly models for FNVLODGen ### **[Less Horrendous Vikki and Vance Casino LOD Mesh](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/63956/?tab=files)** Install normally -- Replaces the terrible LOD model and textures of the Vikki and Vance ### **[Much Needed LOD](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/64805?tab=files)** Files to install: >**Much Needed LOD** >**Much Needed LOD - Ojo Bueno Patch** > -- Adds new distant LOD to vehicles, roads, barricades, rocks/cliffs, etc. ### **[Terrain LOD Noise - ETL (Edited by McDeans)](http://www.mediafire.com/file/a0hj2ealvxcfdg2/Terrain_LOD_Noise_-_ETL_%2528Edited_by_McDeans%2529.7z/file)** Install normally -Improves the generic LOD noise texture. Edited to resize to 1k to reduce shimmering. Original mod by [tgspy](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/63139) ### Running xLODGen 1. Right-click in the left pane of MO2 and navigate to *All Mods* -> *Create Empty Mod* 2. Title the mod *xLODGen Output* 3. Activate *xLODGen Output* in the left pane of MO2 4. Click the ![](https://i.imgur.com/0Y5Msa8.png) button on the top bar of MO2 and select *xLODGen* 5. Check the box adjacent to *Create Files in Mod Instead of Overwrite* 6. In the drop-down menu adjacent to that select *xLODGen Output*, select *Modify* and exit 7. Run xLODGen through MO2 8. Wait for the message *Background Loader: finished* to appear 9. Configure your settings as follows (Each option for *Settings For* is its own sub-section that needs to be configured): NOTE: UNCHECK *TREES LOD* DESPITE WHAT THE SCREENSHOTS SAY For *LOD4*: ![](https://i.imgur.com/ulHSztH.png) For *LOD8*: ![](https://i.imgur.com/44fq7il.png) For *LOD16*: ![](https://i.imgur.com/GzgeEcu.png) For *LOD32* ![](https://i.imgur.com/otKx8mI.png) 10. Select *Generate* (Took 1.5 hours with my i5 7500) 11. Wait for the message *LOD Generator finished (you can close this application now)* to appear and exit [Back to guide hub](https://hackmd.io/s/Hka6UZxqm)