A Leg Up
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 30 Save Games mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
You start at the exit to Vault 101, so you can change your name, gender, etc. This is not a God mode, but I\'ve added some things to give you a leg up against the Wasteland monsters. The changes are: = Bumped endurance, agility and luck to 8 = Added 10000 caps (I hate to start poor!) = Carry weight is now 500 (to be able to haul around all of that loot!) = Bumped four skills to 50 (big guns, explosives, lockpick and repair) = Added combat armor and combat helmet = Added a combat shotgun and 200 shells You are now a force to be reckoned with! Get out on that Wasteland and kick a**!! ... Yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I shall fear no evil, for I am the meanest...
A Leg Up is a save game mod for Fallout 3 that starts you at the Vault 101 exit, allowing you to customize your character's name and gender. It includes some unspecified enhancements to give you an early advantage, without enabling god mode. With 390 endorsements and 19,648 downloads, it's a modestly popular starting boost.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 390 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads.
- Saves time by skipping the lengthy Vault intro.
- Gives a subtle boost without breaking the game's challenge.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009, so it may not work with modern Fallout 3 versions or mods.
- Save game mods can conflict with other mods that alter the starting area or quests.
For Fallout 3 players who want to skip the Vault intro and get a slight head start without full god mode. Also for those who want to re-customize their character after the intro. Skip if you prefer the full vanilla experience or use mods that overhaul the starting sequence.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the save file in your Fallout 3 save folder (Documents/My Games/Fallout3/Saves).
- Load the save from the main menu, then customize your character as desired.
- If you use mods that alter the Vault 101 exit, test for conflicts early.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Johnwax
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 19,648
- Endorsements
- 390
- Category
- Save Games
- Created
- 2/16/2009
- Updated
- 2/19/2009
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