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Starstruck Courier

January 30th, 2021 - Full Install ~40GB

MODLIST SUMMARY

Starstruck Courier combines Tale of Two Wastelands with Fallout: New California, allowing one to play through Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, and Fallout: New California in one continuous save file. In addition to adding New California, this list also includes new quest content for both Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas, updated textures, gameplay improvements, and quality of life fixes.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Current version of Wabbajack
  • Clean, legally acquired installs of Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, and all DLCs for both games. Both games must be installed on the same disk.
  • A legally acquired copy of Tale of Two Wastelands
  • A legally acquired copy of Fallout: New California
  • A Nexusmods account. Nexus premium is HIGHLY recommended for automatic downloads.
  • 70GB of free space. This figure does not include Fallout 3 or New Vegas installations. It does include some extra buffer space just to be safe.
  • Once Fallout 3 and New Vegas are installed, run them both once through Steam. This will set up registry keys and allow Wabbajack to recognize them. Fallout 3 may not run - this is expected and normal.

MODLIST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Download the latest version of Wabbajack.
  2. Create a new folder anywhere that is NOT Program Files or your Desktop.
  3. Place the downloaded Wabbajack.exe into this folder.
  4. Run Wabbajack.exe. Locate Starstruck Courier on the gallery and click the down arrow to download the modlist file.
  5. In Installation Location select an empty folder that is NOT located in Program Files or your Desktop. DO NOT INSTALL THIS LIST INTO YOUR STEAM GAME PATH OR THE FOLDER WITH THE WABBAJACK EXE.
  6. Download location will auto-populate. This can be changed if you prefer.
  7. Click the button with the Play Arrow to begin the process.
  8. Accept the Nexusmods API request if asked.
  9. When Wabbajack completes you will see either a green Installation Complete screen or a red Installation Failed screen. If successful, proceed to the Fallout: New California install instructions.

FALLOUT: NEW CALIFORNIA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Download the Fallout New California BETA 231 INSTALLER and extract the contents to an empty folder.
  2. Copy/paste your FalloutNV.exe file (located in steamapps\common\Fallout New Vegas) into an empty folder.
  3. Run the FalloutNewCaliforniaBETA231FullInstaller.exe file you extracted from the New California download.
  4. Assign the destination location to the folder you copied your FalloutNV.exe file into. BY DEFAULT THE INSTALLER WILL ATTEMPT TO INSTALL INTO YOUR DATA FOLDER. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE YOU CHANGE THIS TO THE FOLDER WITH JUST YOUR GAME EXE.
  5. Wait patiently for the installer to finish.
  6. Once finished, delete everything except the Data folder in the New California installation folder.
  7. Rename the data folder left behind to Fallout New California
  8. Copy and paste the resulting folder into your Starstruck Courier mods folder. Please see the image below to compare.
  9. Open Mod Organizer 2, located in your Starstruck Courier install folder.
  10. Press F5 to refresh the program, then enable the New California mod install on the lefthand panel.
  11. Click and drag the New California mod in MO2 to just underneath the New Content separator in MO2.

FNC installation image

Downgrading Fallout 3

This step is only necessary if you have Fallout 3 installed from Steam.

  1. Make sure both Mod Organizer 2 and Fallout 3 are closed
  2. Download the Fallout 3 Downgrader file
  3. Extract the contents of the Fallout3Downgrader archive to the Root of Fallout 3
  4. Run Fallout3Downgrader.exe

TALE OF TWO WASTELANDS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. If you haven't already, download the TTW 3.2 Installer, the 3.2.1 Incremental Update, and the 3.2.2 Incremental Update.
  2. Extract all three zip files to an empty folder. It is recommended that this folder be on your Desktop for ease of access.
  3. Run the TTW Install.exe file located in the folder you just extracted these files to.
  4. Select TTW_v3.2_Full and click the install button.
  5. The installer will automatically detect your Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas installation paths. Confirm that these are correct.
  6. Change the Tale of Two Wastelands install path to a new, empty folder. This folder is again recommended to be on your Desktop for ease of access.
  7. Click Install and wait patiently until the program is completed.
  8. Repeat steps 3 through 7, this time selecting TTW_v3.2_to_v3.2.1_Update - Install the update to the same folder you installed the base 3.2 installation to.
  9. Repeat once more, this time selecting TTW_v3.2.1_to_v3.2.2_Update - As before, install this update to the same folder you installed the base install and the update to.
  10. Copy and Paste this folder into your Starstruck Courier mods folder.
  11. Open Mod Organizer 2, located in your Starstruck Courier install folder.
  12. Press F5 to refresh the program, then enable the TTW mod install on the lefthand panel.
  13. Download loadorder.txt and place it in profiles > Starstruck Courier located in your Starstruck Courier install folder.
  14. Press F5 to refresh Mod Organizer 2. It should now reflect the updated load order.
  15. Click and drag the Tale of Two Wastelands mod in MO2 to just underneath the Tale of Two Wastelands separator, as shown in the below image. The TTW install includes a critical plugin but this list has a more up to date standalone version. Without this step the TTW install will overwrite the updated plugin and issues will result.

Load order image

POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Navigate to the Starstruck Courier installation folder.
  2. Open the folder named Game Folder Files
  3. Copy everything in this folder and paste it into your Fallout New Vegas folder (steam/steamapps/common/Fallout New Vegas)

DO NOT COPY PASTE THE FOLDER ITSELF. DO NOT COPY YOUR ENTIRE STARSTRUCK COURIER FOLDER. COPY ONLY THE FILES IN THE GAME FILES FOLDER.

UPDATING STARSTRUCK COURIER

  1. IMPORTANT Make a backup of the Tale of Two Wastelands and New California mods in your Starstruck Courier mods folder. Wabbajack will remove these when you re-run the application.
  2. Run Wabbajack and download the new list update.
  3. Paste the Tale of Two Wastelands and New California backups into your Starstruck Courier mods folder.
  4. Open Mod Organizer 2, located in your Starstruck Courier install folder.
  5. Press F5 to refresh the program, then enable the TTW mod install on the lefthand panel.
  6. Download loadorder.txt and place it in profiles > Starstruck Courier located in your Starstruck Courier install folder.
  7. Press F5 to refresh Mod Organizer 2. It should now reflect the updated load order.
  8. Click and drag the Tale of Two Wastelands mod in MO2 to just underneath the Tale of Two Wastelands separator, as shown in the below image. The TTW install includes a critical plugin but this list has a more up to date standalone version. Without this step the TTW install will overwrite the updated plugin and issues will result.

REGARDING THE DISABLED MODS

  • 50% XP Rate - Enable this for a 50% Experience reduction. Do not enable this until after you have complete Fallout New California's prologue and slept in the bed in your dorm room. If you are not intending to play Fallout New California you can enable this from the beginning.
  • Music Pack for Radio NV - No Song Info Messages - This list contains a radio mod that adds many new songs and new features to Radio New Vegas. One of these features is Song Title and Artist Info in the top left of your screen on each new song. If you wish to disable these messages, enable this mod.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN PLAYING

  • Fallout New California's vigor tester section is extremely prone to bugs and glitches. To minimise the chance of something going wrong, do not select any traits that alter your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats. You will be given the option of redoing your character at the end of the prologue section, after sleeping in your dorm. S.P.E.C.I.A.L. altering traits can be selected at this time.
  • In the exit tunnel, near the vault door is a terminal. You can use this terminal to select a starting loadout in order to prepare yourself for the adventures ahead. You will not carry this loadout with you into New California, but it will be returned to you when you complete it.
  • Upon emerging from Vault 101's exit tunnel you will see a newly added bunker on your left. This contains the start area for New California. You must enter this bunker and begin New California before you hit level 3 or it will be permanently closed off to you. If you wish to skip New California and proceed straight to Fallout 3, simply ignore this bunker entirely.
  • On the left panel is a mod entitled lStewieAI's Tweaks - this is a file loaded with options that change how the game plays and crucial engine level fixes. If you are happy with how the game plays you won't need to touch anything in this mod. Otherwise, you can look through the ini in this mod and enable or disable tweaks and quality of life changes as you see fit.
  • It is highly recommended to cap your FPS at 60. While the game is playable at higher framerates you may experience bugginess.
  • TTW IS INTENDED FOR A FALLOUT 3 START. IF YOU START IN NEW VEGAS YOU WILL BREAK THE LIST.

MCM SETTINGS

  • JIP S-F
    • General Settings - Set fire-mode switch key to whatever you prefer.
    • HUD Indicator Settings - Adjust to your preference. Option 1 displays the widget in the top right corner of the screen, while option 2 displays it close to your ammo count.
  • Enhanced Item Info
    • Disable Always Show List Box in both GameMode and Menumode.
    • Disable Value/Weight Ratio under VATS Menu.
  • Just Mods
    • Disable Hold Breath, Bullet Time, and Loot Menu.
  • The Weapon Mod Menu
    • Disable All Weapon Mods Visible

KNOWN ISSUES

  • MCM settings may not save properly or may reset. To reduce the chance of this happening, wait until you have exited Vault 101 and assigned S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats, traits, etc. to do the MCM settings.
  • A handful of locations in New California are very intensive and will cause frame drops. This is a known issue with the NC devs, and not something that can be fixed.
  • The quest objective will sometimes repeatedly pop-up. This so far appears to be localized to New California and I am looking into how this can be fixed.
  • Visible quest markers will occasionally point to seemingly empty spots of land. This is normal and will not pose any issues.
  • You may see some landscape flickering. This is a consequence of using the FNVLodgen tool, and nothing can be done about this.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • How do I begin New California?

  • You will be given a quest on game startup entitled The Room Where It Happens - this is the pre-New California quest and it will guide you. To start, enter the bunker immediately to your left when you emerge from the vault exit tunnel, read the note on the table, and then activate the VR helmet.

  • What if I don't want to play New California?

  • Simply ignore the bunker entirely. Once you attain level 3 in the Capital Wasteland the bunker will be forever closed to that character.

  • I've begun New California, where's all my stuff?

  • You will have a starting loadout for New California depending on your choice (dodge or tackle) in the beginning of the game. When you have completed New California, you will be transported back to the starting bunker. There will be storage containers with your gear, including a bonus reward depending on which ending you received.

  • Help! I'm way overleveled for Fallout 3 after completing New California!

  • There is currently no way to reset your character after completing New California but before starting New Vegas, barring console commands. It is for this reason that it is highly recommended that you reduce your XP gain after completing the New California prologue. There is an included, disabled by default, mod which will cut your exp rate in half. If you wish to reduce this level further, you can edit fXPMultiplier = in the ini in the 50% EXP Rate mod.

  • Can I skip ahead to New Vegas?

  • No. TTW's New Vegas start is notoriously buggy and that option has been removed entirely for this list. Using console commands to teleport yourself there early can break the game, including CTDs or infinite loading screens. If you must head there early, only do so after attaining level 3 in the Capital Wasteland, and after the pop-up message informing you that the bunker has been destroyed is dealt with.

  • Where's CASM?

  • CASM's functionality has been replicated in lStewieAI's Tweaks.

  • Why isn't (insert content mod here) in the list?

  • Anything that has been left out is due to it destabilizing the list or personal preference. There may be additional content mods added in the future, there may not be.

  • Can I add an ENB to this list?

  • Adding an ENB is discouraged. This list was designed without an ENB and no support will be given for adding one.

  • What's the deal with the song titles popping up in the corner?

  • Enable the optional mod Music Pack for Radio NV - No Song Info Messages and these will go away.

  • Where can I find Willow?

  • She can be found in an abandoned tent on the road South of Primm between the Nevada Highway Patrol Station and the Nipton Road Rest Stop.

  • Can I add or remove mods in this list?

  • NO. IF YOU CHANGE THIS LIST IN ANY WAY YOU VOID ALL SUPPORT.

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