Improved Firehouse Collision
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #7 of 35 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I got so salty about the really bad collision this firehouse had, I went out and banged my head against NifSkope for a few hours until I fixed what was bugging me.
FYI, My knowledge of NifSkope is near-nonexistent, so I offer no assurance that this won't come with whatever mistakes a layman might make using that tool.
Some parts of the collision are still poor (the vanilla collision on it is an atrocity), but you'll be able to actually shoot around the four corners of the building now. However, SciRika, who is far more qualified than I, has plans to address the other glaring problems with the mesh for eventual inclusion in TTW.
Thanks to Zilav for making Sniff, which fixed a bizarre collision bug I was got while attempting to make this.
Thanks to Pixelhate for making the Bits of NifSkopery guide, which pointed me to Sniff when I checked the troubleshooting section.
Thanks to Asesinamen for checking that this mesh works in Fallout 3 proper and not just TTW.
Tale of Two Wastelands users ought to use Totally Enhanced Nifs/MAC-TEN instead. Their mesh is better, and they fix way more stuff.
A small collision fix for the firehouse in Old Olney that prevents bullets from being blocked. Simple and effective for players annoyed by this issue. 156 endorsements and 76,396 downloads show it's well-received.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Direct fix for a common annoyance—no more wasted shots at the firehouse.
- Tiny mod with a big impact; 76k downloads prove it's popular.
- Simple install, no extra dependencies needed.
⚠️ Cons
- Only addresses one specific location—don't expect broader collision fixes.
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be tested with the latest game patches.
- No documentation provided by the author, so you're on your own if issues arise.
For Fallout 3 players who are tired of their bullets getting eaten by the firehouse in Old Olney. If you're a completionist or explorer who frequently visits that area, this is a must-have. Skip if you rarely go there or if you're looking for more comprehensive collision overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the file in your Fallout 3 Data folder and enable it in your mod manager or launcher.
- If you're using FOSE or other mods, load order shouldn't matter much, but keep it near the bottom just in case.
- Test the firehouse area after installing to confirm the fix works—if not, check for conflicts with other mods altering that cell.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Manan6619
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 76,396
- Endorsements
- 156
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 11/4/2022
- Updated
- 11/4/2022
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