Ghoulification

⭐ ⭐ (295 endorsements) 📥 13,155 downloads 📌 v2.00BETA 📅 1/19/2009
⚪ Last updated 2009

By Highsight · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/28/2009 📅 Created: 1/19/2009
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ FOSE — Fallout Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO3P — Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #198 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Ghoulification: Version 2. 00 BETA By: Highsight AS PER REQUEST, I HAVE ADDED A LITE VERSION IN WHICH YOU WON\'T DIE FROM LACK OF RADIATION!!! --------------------------------------------------------- IF YOU ARE USING BROKEN STEEL, YOU MUST GET THE HOTFIX I HAVE PROVIDED! --------------------------------------------------------- Description: This mod will turn your character into a ghoul if you go too long without healing your radiation. This could be viewed as a good or bad thing depending on how you view it. Pros: - Radiation will heal you. (A 5th of how many RADS you are absorbing) - You are immune from radiation poisining. - Feral Ghouls will no longer attack you. - You can command Feral Ghouls to follow you and fight with you. (STILL IN BETA!!!) - You absorb double the radiation. (Trust me, this is good...) Cons: - You look fugly. - You lose four charisma points. - Ghoulification is UNCURABLE. (Maybe in the future...) - Jet and UltraJet both have half the effect and durration. - Your body slowly loses RADs, every radiation level you go down will make you weaker until you hit 0 RADs and die (Unless you are using the LITE version), so stay radiated. ;) How does it happen?: If you have 400 rads (by default) or more for an extended period of time, you will eventually become a ghoul. The more rads above 400 you have, the quicker the process of Ghoulification will be. Anytime your rads go below 400, the Ghoulification will reset. Included in this is an old version of MrSlackPant\'s Radiation mod, I HIGHLY recommend you use it, as it will make the radiation levels in the game much higher, and help you live bettter as a ghoul. Uninstillation: As requested by too many people for me to count, I put in an easy to use uninstall option. There will be an item in your invintory called \"Ghoulification Uninstaller\", simply equip it and a dialog box will pop up asking if you\'re sure you\'d like to uninstall it. If you do, a Race window will pop up, just change your character back to his original race, and you\'re done. After that, you can just take Ghoulification off your mod list. UPDATE: Thanks to the community for giving me the idea to make the radiation requred to become a ghoul choosable. Future Plans: Ghoul Biggets will not talk to you. People will react differently to you. Create some type of obtainible ghoul cure (probably with a quest) Changelog: LITE Version added, you will not die from lack of radiation anymore, but you will still be weakened. Version 2. 00 BETA - Made it so Feral Ghouls will follow you around. - Added Uninstallation option. - Added \"Life As a Ghoul\" basics in the Help Menu. - Reduced effect of Jet and UltraJet as long as you\'re a ghoul. Version 1. 50 UNRELEASED - Created new RAD lose system, which will kill you if you run out of RADs. - Added RadAdd, which will increase your RADs signiffigently, you can find it in First Aid Kits and on Ghouls. - Adde

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Ghoulification is a Fallout 3 mod that turns your character into a ghoul after excessive radiation exposure, complete with side effects. It's a niche gameplay overhaul for players seeking a more punishing radiation system. With 295 endorsements and 13,155 downloads, it has a modest following despite its age.

✨ Key Features

Adds a ghoul transformation mechanic triggered by high radiation levels.
Includes side effects associated with becoming a ghoul.
Integrates with the game's radiation system.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 295 endorsements and over 13k downloads.
  • Adds a fresh twist to radiation management, making it more consequential.
  • Lightweight and likely easy to install for most players.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2009 — may be incompatible with modern Fallout 3 versions or mod setups.
  • Potential conflicts with other radiation or perk overhaul mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 3 players who want a more hardcore survival experience where radiation has lasting consequences. If you're tired of radiation being just a health bar, this mod adds a roleplay element. Skip if you prefer a more forgiving wasteland or use other radiation mods that might clash.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to read the mod's readme or forum posts for any known issues, since the description is sparse.
  • Consider using a mod manager like Fallout Mod Manager to keep track of your load order and avoid conflicts.
  • Test the mod in a separate save to see if the ghoul transformation triggers as expected before committing to a playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 3 Mods
Author
Highsight
Version
2.00BETA
Downloads
13,155
Endorsements
295
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
1/19/2009
Updated
10/28/2009

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