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<h1>Wabbajack</h1>
The VNV Wabbajack modlist will allow you to quickly and easily install VNV, both the basic and extended sections.
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Read the <a href="./intro.html">Introduction</a> first, then proceed to the <a href="./setup.html">Setup</a> page. Once you're done, keep following this page.
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<b>IMPORTANT:</b>
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The Epic Games Store version of the game is not supported by this Wabbajack list.
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<li>Download the latest <a href="https://www.wabbajack.org/" target="_blank">Wabbajack</a>.</li>
<li>
Create a new folder anywhere outside of any default Windows folders, and the game folder itself.
<br>
Example: <code>C:\Modding\Wabbajack</code>
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<li>Place the downloaded <strong>Wabbajack.exe</strong> in this folder, then run it.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse Modlists</strong>, enable <strong>Show Unofficial Lists</strong>, then locate Viva New Vegas in the gallery and click the download button in the corner.</li>
<li>In <b>Installation Location</b> select an <strong>empty folder</strong> that is <b>NOT</b> the following:
<ul>
<li>The Steam folder,</li>
<li>Any default Windows folders,</li>
<li>The game folder,</li>
<li>The folder where you put Wabbajack.exe.</li>
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Example: <code>C:\Modding\Viva New Vegas</code>
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<li>Begin the installation.</li>
<li>Accept the Nexus Mods API request.</li>
<li>If you are not a Premium user you will need to manually click download for each mod.</li>
<li>Once complete, the installation will show a green <strong>Installation Complete</strong> screen.
<ul>
<li>If you see a red <strong>Installation Failed</strong> screen, try log-in again through the Wabbajack settings, then reinstall the list to the same folder. If that doesn't work please join the <a href="https://discord.gg/S99Ary5eba" target="_blank">ModdingLinked</a> Discord server for support.</li>
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<li>Open <a href="ms-settings:windowsdefender">Windows Security</a>.</li>
<li>Open <strong>Virus & threat protection</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Manage settings</strong> under <b>Virus & threat protection settings</b>.</li>
<li>Scroll down and click <strong>Add or remove exclusions</strong> under <b>Exclusions</b>.</li>
<li>Add a <b>Folder</b> exclusion and point it to the <strong>Installation Location</strong> folder.</li>
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This operation is required because Windows can block MO2 and mod files from loading due to how MO2's virtualized filesystem works.
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If you are using a third-party antivirus, you will need to find the exclusions menu and add one to the same folder.
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<li>In your <b>Installation Location</b>, open the <strong>Root Mods</strong> folder.</li>
<li>Copy <strong>everything</strong> to the game's <strong>Root</strong> folder.</li>
<li>Still in the game's Root folder, double-click on <strong>FNVpatch.exe</strong> to run it.</li>
<li>A command prompt window will open and should say <b>FalloutNV.exe patched!</b>.</li>
<li>Close the command prompt and a file named <strong>FalloutNV_backup.exe</strong> should appear in the game's <strong>Root</strong> folder.</li>
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Decompresses the vanilla BSA files to reduce loading times and stuttering. Can also fix certain sound effects not playing.
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<li>In your <b>Installation Location</b>, open the <strong>BSA Decompressor</strong> folder.</li>
<li>Run <strong>FNV BSA Decompressor.exe</strong>.</li>
<li>The <b>Fallout: New Vegas</b> and <b>Decompressed Archives</b> <strong>paths</strong> should be filled by default (Root folder and Data folder respectively).
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If they aren't, close the program and re-run your game launcher to generate the required registry key,
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<li>Click <strong>Decompress</strong>, wait for the process the finish, then exit the program once finished.</li>
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<h3 class="smallheader" id="gameSettings"><b>Configuring Game's Settings</b></h3>
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<li>Launch the game launcher using the <strong>Fallout Launcher</strong> option in MO2.</li>
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Inside the launcher, click <strong>Options</strong> and do the following:
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Select <strong>Ultra Preset</strong>.
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If you have a very weak PC, you can select <strong>Medium Preset</strong> instead.
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Set <strong>Resolution</strong> to your monitor's native resolution.
<blockquote>
Launcher's resolution list can be pretty limited - if your resolution is not present, you can set it manually by following these steps:
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<li>Click the <img src="./img/MO2/INI Editor.webp" alt="MO2 INI button"> button at the top of MO2 and select <strong>INI Editor</strong>.</li>
<li>Select the <strong>FalloutPrefs.ini</strong> tab.</li>
<li>Change following settings in the <code>Display</code> section:
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<code>iSize W = your screen width</code>
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<code>iSize H = your screen height</code>
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Close the launcher.
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<b>IMPORTANT:</b>
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If you are an AMD GPU user, installing DXVK is <b>essential</b> to prevent game crashes. The Performance guide will walk you through this.
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In-depth guide about how to fix the game's lackluster performance, display issues and <strong>alt-tabbing</strong>. Covers topics such as <strong>DXVK</strong>, framerate limiting, display modes, lag and HDR.
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Go to the modlist's <strong>Installation Location</strong> folder you chose at the beggining and run <strong>ModOrganizer.exe</strong>.
<blockquote>If you are planning to install texture mods, enable the <b>NVTF - Texture Modding Preset</b> mod in the <b>Utilities</b> separator!</blockquote>
To run the game, use the <strong>New Vegas</strong> executable in Mod Organizer 2.
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You can use the <b>Shortcut</b> drop-down to create Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts, this will allow you to launch the game without opening the MO2 GUI.
<img src="./img/Others/Start Game.webp" alt="Run New Vegas through MO2" class="width-very-limited">
<blockquote>This Wabbajack list already comes with <a href="decompress.html">decompressed plugins</a> and <a href="lod.html">better LOD</a>.</blockquote>
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<li><strong>Verify</strong> files on Steam or GOG Galaxy.</li>
<li>Reinstall the list from the Wabbajack tool and enable the "<strong>Overwrite Installation</strong>" checkbox.</li>
<li>Reapply the <strong>4GB Patch</strong>, optionally the <strong>BSA Decompressor</strong> as well (instructions for both are provided above).</li>
</ol>
<hr>
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You have now completed the full Viva New Vegas guide and you can enjoy the game. You may want to add your own mods on top of the guide, but that is only recommended if you are an experienced modder since you need to know how to use <a href="https://moddinglinked.com/xedit.html" target="_blank">FNVEdit</a> and <a href="https://moddinglinked.com/themethod.html" target="_blank">The Method</a> and have good general knowledge of many game systems.
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And remember, we may not provide support for setups that have added mods, especially if you went overboard.
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