Dtoms Rivet City Apartment
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 132 Buildings mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Dtom\'s Rivet City Apartment Version: 1. 4 Date: 04/11/2009 Category: Buildings Author(s): Dtom Source: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1793 Forum: http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=927997 WARNING!!! WARNING !!! WARNING!!! WARNING !!! Please read the fallowing instructions if upgrading to 1. 4 from previous versions These changes directly affect the storage in the bedroom area. You need to remove ALL ITEMs from the wardrobes and dressers in the bedroom prior to upgrading. The footlocker by the end of the bed and the three metal lockers are safe and untouched. WARNING!!! WARNING !!! WARNING!!! WARNING !!! NOTE Built using patch 1. 4. 0. 6 Changes for 1. 4 Added Weapons Sorter (vanilla Game only) Added Armor Sorter (Vanilla Game only) Added Clothes Sorter (Vanilla Game only) Added Hair Changer Added Face Changer Added Additional Storage for DLC items (not Sorted) Added Additional Generic Storage Added Labels to Wardrobes and Dressers in Bedroom Seperated Stimpacks from Chemical sorting (By request) Altered lighting slightly Removed bed from workshop area Description =========== Adds a set of rooms in Rivet City that the player can purchase. The house is sold by Seagrove Holmes in the market for around 5000 caps (Barter Skills affeect price) Location ======== The appartments are located in Rivet Cities Upper Deck. Follow the corridor from the stairwell until the first junction and turn Left. Details ======= The apartments contain the usual mod cons for wasteland savy explorers. Medical Station, Lab, Nuka Cola Machine, Jukebox, Workbench and Bobblehead display. The apartment consists of Living Area Lab Bedroom Bathroom Armory Store Work room In each you will find plenty of labeled storage for all you pack rats. These include individual chem storage areas, Armor lockers and weapon stores. The rooms contain a sorter to remove and place in the correct storage all your Ammo Schematic Junk Chems Food and Drink The rooms also come with a special sorter for all your schematic goods. Activating the sorter terminal in the work room will remove all schematic goods you are carrying and store them in labeled containers. Select the schematic you want to use and the helper will remove the goods from storage and place them in you inventory. Install ======= 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. Examine the folder structure and make corrections where necessary. 3. Copy files to (install folder)\\Fallout 3\\Data\\ 4. Start Fallout Launcher, click \'Data Files\', place a checkmark beside the DtomRc3.esp file(s). Uninstall ========= 1. Start Fallout 3 Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file(s). 2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod. Known Issues or Bugs ==================== 1. The bobblehead display will only display \'new\' bobbleheads and will not display those already displayed i
Adds a purchasable player home in Rivet City, offering a small set of rooms for Fallout 3 players. With 809 endorsements and over 21,000 downloads, it's a well-received addition for those seeking a convenient base in the city. Last updated in 2009, it remains a classic choice for early-game housing.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 809 endorsements—plenty of players vouch for it.
- Over 21,000 downloads show it's been a go-to housing mod for years.
- Gives you a cozy base right in Rivet City, saving you trips across the wasteland.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009—might have compatibility issues with modern setups or DLC.
- It's just a small set of rooms, so don't expect a sprawling player home.
For Fallout 3 players who want a convenient, lore-friendly home in Rivet City without the hassle of building or traveling. If you're a completionist who likes owning every property, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for a large, customizable base—this is a simple, compact addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, make sure to load it after any DLC or other mods that alter Rivet City to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like FOMM or Vortex to easily install and uninstall if you run into issues.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any user-reported compatibility notes before adding it to your load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Dtom
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 21,001
- Endorsements
- 809
- Category
- Buildings
- Created
- 12/18/2008
- Updated
- 4/11/2009
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