Scrolling Doesn't Switch POV (FOSE)
⚪ Last updated 2019This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #356 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Stops the game automatically switching POV when you scroll in/out.
Simple FOSE plugin (no esp or performance hit)
Comes with INI to enable/disable scrolling switching 1st->3rd or 3rd->1st.
Included in lStewieAl's Tweaks
Installation
Use Mod Organizer 2/Nexus Mod Manager/FOMM, or manually extract the .zip file into your Fallout 3 'Data' folder.
Source:
SafeWrite8(0x945C14, 0xEB); (1st->3rd)
SafeWrite8(0x77C355, 0xEB); (3rd->1st)
This FOSE plugin stops the mouse wheel from switching between first- and third-person views in Fallout 3, while still allowing manual POV changes and zooming in third person. It offers INI options to enable or disable specific direction switches. A simple DLL with no ESP or performance impact, it has 293 endorsements and was last updated in January 2019.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 293 endorsements and over 6,200 downloads
- Lightweight DLL with zero performance overhead
- INI options give you control over which direction switching is blocked
⚠️ Cons
- Requires FOSE, so it won't work without the script extender installed
- Last updated in 2019, so it may not be compatible with newer game patches or mod setups
- Only affects mouse wheel switching; other POV change methods are unaffected
For Fallout 3 players who accidentally scroll and switch POV during combat or exploration. Also great for players who use third-person zoom frequently and want to avoid accidental switches. Skip if you never use the mouse wheel for POV or if you prefer a more comprehensive camera overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure FOSE is installed and you launch the game via fose_loader.exe, not the default launcher.
- Check the INI file after installation to customize which POV switches are disabled.
- If you use a mod manager, place the DLL in the correct folder or use a mod manager's install feature to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- lStewieAl
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 6,221
- Endorsements
- 293
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 1/11/2019
- Updated
- 1/11/2019
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