Fixes for Crimson Caravan v1_3
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #130 of 217 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A few fixes and performance tweaks for The Crimson Caravan v1_3 by Azar.
The fixes have been posted here until Azar have time to integrate them properly into his mod. The fixes are broken into several plugins:
ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixOptRemOld.esp Removes/disables old performance opimisations from ArefuExterior to improve stability. There should be fewer crashes with this plugin enabled.
ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixOptAddNew.esp Adds new performance optimisations. Use it together with the plugin that disables the old performance tweaks.
ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixEyes.esp Fixes purple eyes on various NPCs (due to missing texture when not having YoshikinaKota's Hair Pack installed).
ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixMisc.esp Various tweaks: - Changed Crimson Caravan Map Marker so it doesn't trigger when walking on top. - Fix Enable Parent on some stuff related to the Crimson Caravan. - Remove barrier to Brahmin pen. Disable AEBrahmin until MS09 is resolved. - Fix Jesse ingredients dialog being too particular. - Remove quest flag on a couple of items, preventing them being dropped. - Modified static books so they are standalone (changing texture path). clutter\bookgeneric01.dds -> arefuexpanded\clutter\bookgeneric01.dds - Mod RegWallace initial distance so it doesn't trigger when walking below bridge. - Adjusted AECrashSite & AEJunction Map offsets, so the map position matches the real world position when player is inside one of these world spaces.
ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixMisc.bsa Contains the textures used by the static books using the new path (changed by ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixMisc.esp).
ArefuExpandedByAzar-Radio.esp A slightly cleaned version of a plugin that's already included with The Crimson Caravan.
NEW in Update v3
FixVictoriasHair -Fixes wrong texture path in file hair09.nif Copy the contents of this folder to your Meshes folder, to fix Victora's hair.
ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixOptFireBarrels.esp - Performance and stability tweaks: Replaces some FireBarrels with static ones to improve performance.
ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixCrimBaseDoor.esp - Modifies AECrimBaseGroundDoor to keep hostiles out. No more Raiders and Supermutants in Crimson Caravan interior.
ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixTurrets.esp - Fixes turrets so that they don't fire at non-hostile NPCs (like Traders).
ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixBrahmin.esp - Tweaks AEBrahmin to inherit appearance from CrBrahmin - Enable Parent fixes for Brahmin related Crimson Caravan stuff
ArefuExpandedByAzar-FixIdles.esp - Fixes the wonky animation when sitting on some NPCs.
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This small mod applies fixes and performance tweaks to The Crimson Caravan v1_3 by Azar. It's for players who use that mod and want improved stability and performance. With 446 endorsements and 8,784 downloads, it's a modestly popular utility patch.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted patch with 446 endorsements from fellow users.
- Tackles both bugs and performance, which is a solid one-two punch.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—might be outdated for current game versions.
- Only relevant if you're using The Crimson Caravan v1_3, so it's a niche pick.
- No detailed changelog or install instructions provided by the author.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who use The Crimson Caravan v1_3 and want a smoother experience. If you're not running that mod, this patch is useless. Skip if you're looking for new content—this is purely a fixer-upper.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have The Crimson Caravan v1_3 installed first, then drop this patch's files into your Data folder.
- If you're using a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager, you can install this patch directly and let it handle file placement.
- Check your load order—this patch should load after the main mod to ensure fixes apply correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- hikky71
- Version
- 3
- Downloads
- 8,784
- Endorsements
- 446
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 2/1/2011
- Updated
- 5/1/2015
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