Fallout Who - Ghosts in the Machine
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #137 of 217 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
FALLOUT WHO: GHOSTS IN THE MACHINE 1. 0 README RELEASED: 04/09/2010 DEMEGGY, KRIS LUPTON ============================================== PATCH 1 NOW AVAILABLE ==== DOWNLOAD TO PLAY WITH FIXES AND UPGRADEABLE WORKBENCH ITEMS fixes:- - smoke removed from console after quest completion - ghouls removed from hanging around after quest completed - navmesh added to central corridor to allow ghoul movement - musicroom terminal simplified - TARDIS Workbench now upgrades the Sonic Screwdriver and Chronon Detector =============== IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!!! PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING - TO SAVE YOUR PROGRESS FROM THE LAST CHILD OF GALLIFREY, DO NOT REPLACE THE LAST CHILD OF GALLIFREY MASTER FILE WITH THE ONE IN THIS DOWNLOAD! SIMPLY RENAME YOUR EXISTING LAST CHILD MASTER FILE TO THE SAME NAME AS THE ONE IN THIS DOWNLOAD! =============================================== CONTENTS:- 1. ABOUT 2. INSTALLATION 3. HOW TO USE 4. CREDITS ========================= - IMPORTANT NOTES - - POINT LOOKOUT AND MOTHERSHIP ZETA ARE REQUIRED TO PLAY THIS MOD - - VERSION 1. 0 CONTAINS ONLY THE QUEST AND MAIN REWARD. ADDITIONAL FEATURES SUCH AS WORKSHOP UPGRADES, TARDIS RECALIBRATION AND COLLECTABLE ITEMS WILL BE RELEASED OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. - BUG REPORTING AS ALWAYS :) - THERE MAY BE A PARTICULARLY TRICKY BUG THATS NOT POSSIBLE TO PREVENT AT CURRENT. IF YOU LOAD BOTH MOD FILES AND HAVENT COMPLETED THE LAST CHILD OF GALLIFREY, GHOSTS IN THE MACHINE MAY SIMULTAENEOUSLY START. TO WORK AROUND THIS; DO \"NOT\" ACTIVATE GHOSTS IN THE MACHINE \"UNTIL\" YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE LAST CHILD OF GALLIFREY. - IMPORTANT: REGENERATION WILL RANDOMISE YOUR ATTRIBUTES, YOUR SKILLS AND YOUR STATS. PLEASE BE AWARE BEFORE COMPLAINING THAT YOUR SKILLED UP, LEVELLED UP WASTELANDER NOW HAS POOR SMALL GUNS SKILLS :) - HINT: A SONIC SCREWDRIVER WILL BE VERY, VERY HANDY. BUT NOT IMPORTANT. ========================= 1. ABOUT Ghosts in the Machine The TARDIS has suffered massive internal damage. The external reality is leaking into the ship, filling it with all kinds of nasty creatures and instabilities. You must work your way through to its heart, sealing three unstable ruptures along the way. New features:- The Gardens - with Pollination Unit and deadly Vampire Ivy The Music Room - with a handy Audio system for the ships interior and new collectable Records to find The Gallery - with vaults of treasure to loot and 8 mysterious podiums to show off your treasures from the Fallout Who Universe And introducing:- - Regeneration! Imbue your Wastelanders biology with Time Lord DNA and defy death in most situations with the ability to come back (Warning; Regeneration can lead to altered vital stats and skills) ========================= 2. INSTALLATION - VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE FOLLOW CAREFULLY
Fallout Who - Ghosts in the Machine is a story-driven quest mod for Fallout 3, the second release in the Fallout Who Project. Players have 22 minutes to save the world from dark forces, solving the mystery of the Ghosts in the Machine. With 229 endorsements and 8,537 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition for Doctor Who fans.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Niche but dedicated following (229 endorsements).
- Unique crossover concept blending Doctor Who with Fallout 3.
- Adds a time-pressure quest, a fresh twist on typical exploration.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010 — likely incompatible with modern Fallout 3 setups.
- Short quest length (22 minutes) may leave players wanting more.
For Doctor Who fans who want a quick, story-driven adventure in Fallout 3. Also for players seeking a time-limited challenge. Skip if you prefer open-ended exploration or aren't familiar with the source material.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Before installing, check if your Fallout 3 version is compatible with mods from 2010 — you may need to apply the large address aware patch.
- Since the quest is time-limited, save before starting and be prepared to replay if you fail.
- Use a mod manager like FOMM to easily enable/disable the mod if issues arise.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Demeggy
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 8,537
- Endorsements
- 229
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 9/4/2010
- Updated
- 9/12/2010
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