Dark_Maggots Chinese Stealth Armor Retexture
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #85 of 238 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
First of all thanks for all the endorsements and nice comments.
Sorry for not replying to your comments but I honestly didn't know about that feature until years later... I am stupid.
Again thanks for checking out my texture mod.
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I always liked the Stealth Armor but thought the normal map was a bit too clean and flat while the texture showed all these scratches and patterns. I created a normal map that adds the bumps, scratches and patterns from the diffuse to the normal map which also makes the armor looks shinier and darker and adds more realism to it.
----Please Endorse my work if you like it so more people can find out about it and join the fun----Thanks----
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MEGATEN Retexture
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Included the Regular MEGATEN retextures and the snowed version for both Male and Female.
Diffuse and Normals, with and without the tape.
Also included a version of the blue visor without the tape.
There is some weird stretching on the female version, not sure why, I didn't mess with the uvs at all.
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Replaces normal maps with new ones that fix the seam at the tights from looking too exagerated and also help improve the overall look.
Finally got the normal maps for the body and globes to work ingame, the scale like texture looks a bit funky but its a good start into getting it right.
Also added a bit of red to the mask on the visor so it gives a bit of a red glow.
Added another diffuse version that changes the visor, tape and small leds to blue by request.
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Female and Male Diffuse and Normal Map Edit
Helmet and gloves Diffuse and Normal Map Edit
Helmet Visor Diffuse and Normal Map Edit
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INSTALATION
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Just copy and/or replace the files:
Fallout3/Data/textures/dlcanch/armor/chinesestealtharmor
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Dark_Maggot Re
Dark_Maggots Chinese Stealth Armor Retexture is a cosmetic mod for Fallout 3 that retextures the Chinese stealth armor. It has 527 endorsements and over 23,000 downloads, indicating a solid following. Last updated in 2009, it remains a popular choice for players seeking a visual overhaul of this iconic armor.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 527 endorsements and 23k downloads.
- Gives the Chinese stealth armor a fresh look without altering stats.
- Lightweight and easy to install—just drop the files in.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009—might not be compatible with the latest Fallout 3 patches or mods.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind.
- Only affects the Chinese stealth armor—if you wanted other armors retextured, this isn't it.
For Fallout 3 players who want to refresh the look of the Chinese stealth armor without messing with gameplay. If you're a completionist collecting armor mods, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you're on a modern mod setup that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the texture files in the correct Data folder path (e.g., Data\Textures\armor).
- If you're using a mod manager like FOMM, you can install it as a package for easy uninstallation.
- Since it's an old mod, test it with your current load order to ensure no conflicts with other texture mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- dark_maggot
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 23,765
- Endorsements
- 527
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 4/12/2009
- Updated
- 8/18/2009
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