Rideable Creatures

⭐ ⭐ (406 endorsements) 📥 12,684 downloads 📌 v12.0 📅 1/25/2009
⚪ Last updated 2009

By illyism · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/22/2009 📅 Created: 1/25/2009
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #204 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Name: Rideable Creatures Version: 2. 0 Date: 1/25/2009 Category: Gameplay Effects and Changes Requirements: Fallout Script Extender (FOSE) - http://fose.silverlock.org/ Recommended: Fallout Mod Manager Author(s): Illyism Homepage: http;//www.project-valhalla.org Video by Expresate Description =========== A long dream has finally come to reality! I know you all missed creatures to ride on, and now, you don\'t get a stupid horse, but even better. Centaurs, Brahmins, Ant Queens and EVEN Yao Guai! It is made with a very effective, advanced and reliable script. Location ======== You can either go and find Isolated Camp(IsolatedCamp04) yourself, or you can ride the Yao Guai located at the Vault 101 exit, he will take you to the encampment. Details ======= Rideable Creatures: Brahmin Yao Guai Ant Soldier Centaur Ant Queen Illyism is the vendor NPC, talk to him to buy animals, to get help and to get the whistle. Mount Whistle: You can summon your mounts to all around the world exterior cells. Rider Perk: After riding on horses for more than 5 minutes, the creatures gain 2x the speed. Has two perk entries. 1: 150% speed 2: 200% speed Mount Combat: You can toggle creatures if you want them to fight or not. Stop riding for a second, then press the \"Always Run\" button to toggle. FOMM Install ------------ 1. Place the fomod in a convenient place, for example: FOMM/mods 2. Start Fallout Mod Manager. 3. Click the Package Manager button. 4. Click the Add New button, locate the fomod 5. Click the Activate button. 6. You can close PackageManager now, then start Fallout 3 Manual Install ------------- Extract the RideableCreatures.rar to the DATA folder. FOMM Uninstall -------------- 1. Start Fallout Mod Manager. 2. Double-click RideableCreatures. 3. Right-click RideableCreatures and select Delete. Manual Uninstall ---------------- Remove Rideablecreatures.esp Remove Meshes/Illyism/Vehicles Remove Textures/Illyism/Vehicles Remove Sound/fx/fx/whistle Incompatibility =============== none known, possible some odd looks at IsolatedCamp04. Known Issues or Bugs ==================== Creatures won\'t move - Bad FOSE version (newer? older?) how to fix: Launch FOSE GECK editor (shortcut->properties->add -editor to the shortcut location), find \"IllyismCentaurScript\", then hit save, save the plugin, exit game. History ======= 1. Initial Release 1. 1 Updated FOSE script. 1. 2 Added Deathclaw, added AllCreaturesBought message, added a goodbye option on selling animals. 1. 3 Changed Vault Yao Guai to teleport you to isolatedcamp04 1. 4 Fixed major bugs, attacked combat on mount, mounts now attack 1. 5 added a Controls/Credits terminal. Scripted Toggable combat. Added the ability to ride non-buyable creatures if you have the Animal Friend Perk (Yao Guai). Refined perks, messages, notes, scripts. Added an extra perk level in the Rider perk. Minor c

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Rideable Creatures by illyism lets you ride animals in the game. With 406 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads, it's a popular gameplay mod from 2009. Simple concept, likely adds mounts for creatures. No further details provided.

✨ Key Features

Allows the player to ride creatures and animals in the game.
Simple gameplay enhancement focused on mount mechanics.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 406 endorsements and 12,684 downloads.
  • Adds a fun new way to traverse the world.
  • Lightweight mod from 2009 that's stood the test of time.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2009 — may be incompatible with current game versions.
  • Description is extremely thin — no details on which creatures are rideable or how it works.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want to add a simple mount system to their game without complex overhauls. If you're a fan of creature taming or just want to ride animals for fun, this is for you. Skip if you need modern compatibility or detailed features.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's compatibility with your game version before installing, as it's from 2009.
  • Since no install instructions are provided, expect to manually place files in your game's data folder.
  • Test the mod in a new save to avoid conflicts with existing progress.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 3 Mods
Author
illyism
Version
12.0
Downloads
12,684
Endorsements
406
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
1/25/2009
Updated
2/22/2009

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