Saved Game Just Before Leaving Vault 101
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 30 Save Games mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Saved Game Just Before Leaving Vault 101 Hate to always having to complete the aging process and stupid GOATS ect.? You don`t want to download some mod to skip it and take risk of messing compatibility with other mods? This is just saved game just before leaving the vault so you only need to take few steps and you can change name, S. P. E. C. I. A. L, looks... and then exit vault. P. S. Picked up all security stuff and killed overseer. Install 1. Unzip the file 2. Drag it to C:\\Documents and Settings\\(your user)\\My Documents\\My Games\\Fallout3\\Saves 3. Find from Main Menu/Load ---> Save 1 - Main, Vault 101 Entrance
A save game file for Fallout 3 that places the player character just before leaving Vault 101, bypassing the lengthy intro and GOAT test. Ideal for players who want to skip the tutorial without using mods that might affect compatibility. With 1,501 endorsements and 60,503 downloads, it's a popular convenience mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (60,503) shows tons of players use this to skip the intro.
- No mod installation needed—just drop the save into your folder and go.
- Endorsed by 1,501 users, so it's proven to work for many.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009—might not work with all versions of Fallout 3, especially with DLC or patches.
- You're stuck with the character appearance and stats from the save, so no customization before leaving.
- No instructions provided—you'll need to know where to place save files yourself.
For Fallout 3 players who've played the intro a hundred times and just want to get to the wasteland. Also for those who avoid mods that alter game files due to compatibility concerns. Skip if you want to customize your character or experience the intro story again.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the save file in your Documents/My Games/Fallout3/Saves folder.
- Load the save from the game's load menu—it will appear as a regular save.
- If you have the Game of the Year Edition, test the save early to ensure it works with your DLC.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- St1gMa
- Version
- all
- Downloads
- 60,503
- Endorsements
- 1,501
- Category
- Save Games
- Created
- 5/6/2009
- Updated
- 5/6/2009
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