After War Mod - AWM

⭐ — (99 endorsements) 📥 6,711 downloads 📌 v1.4.1 📅 3/3/2009
⚪ Last updated 2010

By jodwig · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/5/2010 📅 Created: 3/3/2009
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ FOSE — Fallout Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO3P — Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #336 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

After War Mod v1. 4. 1 Please comment, write your ideas and bugs which you find, thanks :) It\'s recommended to download \"archiveinvalidation invalitated\" program to avoid texture less weapons, program you can find here http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=944 Movie of that mod which shows about 20 new weapons you can find here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCf9PuDhepg And new version for movie appeared, version 1. 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4Nc9-NM43Q Prefered to start new game and on Hard Difficulty if you won\'t start new game you will find some bugs like NPCs without any items, but if you don\'t start new game you will need to sleep/wait/rest for like 24 hours in a place away from any NPCs to let game fully load mod. After War mod adds most weapons from Fallout 2 and changes game mechanics. To play you need to start new game otherwise you can find many bugs like Super Mutants without any items. Changes: -All NPCs use ammo even your group members. -Makes chems, drugs and stimpaks harder to find. -Chems, drugs and stimpaks have weight now. -Everything is much more expensive also vendors carry more caps. -Weapons have about 5-10x more durability. -Few perks are changed. -Each point of Strength gives you 25 carry weight (Calculation: 25 base CW + 25 CW per each point of STR gives you 275 CW with 10 STR) and each point of Agility gives you 5 Action Points (Calculation: 50 base AP + 5 AP per each point of AGI gives you 100 AP with 10 AGI). -Now you need many more EXP to level up. -Food and alcohols are more useful. -All weapons do a bit more damage and grenades are deadly. -Upgraded Power Armors and few other types. -Changed skills Energy Weapons to 2-Handed Weapons and Small Guns to Hand Guns.(you can hate me for that :P). -Every weapon is different. For example Chinese Pistol is stronger than 10mm Pistol but not as accurate and fast as 10mm Pistol (so don\'t always look at calculated damage in Pipboy, usually better weapons are a bit more expensive but it doesn\'t mean they can kill faster). -Changed names of various types of NPCs. You won\'t longer see weak raider with knife or strong one with Sniper Rifle called \"Raider\" but \"Raider Scavenger\" or \"Raider Brute\" etc. -Super Mutants, Robots and Deathclaws and few other NPCs are harder to kill now. -Deathclaws, Ghouls and few other melee classes have their movement speed increased a bit. -Crippled legs effect increased (1 leg crippled -30% speed, both legs -60%) v1. 1 changes: -Added 2 new weapons: M1 Garand (. 308cal) and Dragunov (7. 62mm) Sniper Rifles. -G11 pipboy image now works properly. -Nerfed Cattle Prod it\'s a bit weaker and now it paralyzes only with critical hit. -Added new perk Gun Lover which gives you 5 points to 2-Handed Guns and Hand Guns. -Changed Nerd Rage! perk to Enrage! and now it also increases dmg by 25% instead of Strength. -Changed name of book \"Nicola Tesla and You\" to \"Guns and You\" (because

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A gameplay overhaul mod for Fallout 3 that reworks mechanics to feel more like classic Fallout titles, adds balanced weapons, and includes additional changes. With 99 endorsements and 6,711 downloads, it's a niche choice for players seeking a retro-inspired experience, though it hasn't been updated since 2010.

✨ Key Features

Changes game mechanics to be more similar to previous Fallout games.
Adds new balanced weapons.
Includes additional unspecified changes to enhance gameplay.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Brings back that classic Fallout feel—if you miss the old-school mechanics, this is your ticket.
  • Weapons are balanced, so you won't be running around with overpowered gear.
  • Decent download count (6,711) shows some players have given it a shot.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2010—likely outdated and may conflict with modern setups or DLC.
  • Only 99 endorsements, so it's a relatively untested mod in the community.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 3 veterans who crave the mechanics of Fallout 1 and 2 and want a nostalgia trip. Also for players who want a fresh take on combat with new weapons. Skip if you prefer the vanilla Fallout 3 experience or want a well-documented, actively maintained mod.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the mod is from 2010, make sure your game is patched to the latest version and consider using a mod manager to avoid conflicts.
  • Check the mod's file structure—if it includes .esp files, place them in your Data folder and activate via the launcher.
  • Test the mod on a new save to see if the mechanics changes are to your liking before committing to a playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 3 Mods
Author
jodwig
Version
1.4.1
Downloads
6,711
Endorsements
99
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
3/3/2009
Updated
1/5/2010

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