Better Pickup Prompt (FOSE)
⚪ Last updated 2019This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #272 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
In-engine implementation of the New Vegas mod Better Pickup Prompt without an .esp or performance hit.
Credits to C6 for the New Vegas version.
Features:
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[]The value and weight for a stack of items are multiplied by the stack size
[
]If an itemstack is going to over-encumber you, the weight is displayed in red.[]Weight is now always displayed with one decimal.
[]Weight and Value are now displayed for skill books.
Installation
Use Mod Organizer 2/Nexus Mod Manager/FOMM, or manually extract the .zip file into your Fallout 3 'Data' folder.
Included in:
lStewieAl's Tweaks
Best used alongside Vanilla UI Plus.
Credits:
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[]Ladez for the original mod
[
]Axonis for suggestions and advice - C6 for the original New Vegas dll
Source code available in description.
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[]Ladez for the original mod
Better Pickup Prompt (FOSE) is a lightweight gameplay mod for Fallout 3 that enhances the pickup prompt with new features and bug fixes, based on C6's New Vegas plugin. It requires FOSE and has no ESP or performance impact. With 417 endorsements and 8,571 downloads, it's a community favorite for UI improvements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 417 endorsements and 8,571 downloads
- No ESP means it won't clutter your load order
- No performance hit, so it's safe for any setup
⚠️ Cons
- Requires FOSE, so you'll need to install that first
- Last updated in 2019, so it might not be compatible with the latest game patches
For Fallout 3 players who want a better pickup prompt without performance costs. If you're tired of vanilla prompt bugs and want a clean UI tweak, this is for you. Skip if you don't use FOSE or want major gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure FOSE is installed and you launch the game via fose_loader.exe, not the default launcher.
- Since there's no ESP, you don't need to worry about load order, but keep the files in the Data folder as instructed.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can still install it manually or via manager, but ensure FOSE is active.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- lStewieAl
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 8,571
- Endorsements
- 417
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 7/16/2019
- Updated
- 7/16/2019
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