The Merges

⭐ ⭐⭐ (7,104 endorsements) 📥 311,944 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 9/18/2011
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Hairylegs222 - robert01 · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/23/2021 📅 Created: 9/18/2011
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #6 of 217 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The Merges

What this mod does

Combines mod's plugins (esps) into the master main plugin (esp/esm). Each mod is different having either an esp or esm as their master main plugin. The objective of this mod is to shorten your load order of plugins. v2. 0 all merges have been remade by hairylegs222.

Tools Used

  • []FO3Edit

    []GECK

    Questions you might have

    • []Are there any changes?

    Only dirty records have been removed. Besides that, no changes.

    • []Will I fix bugs in the original mod's coding?

    Nope.

    • []Will I make these compatible towards other mods?

    Nope.

    Merged Mods List

    • []Enhanced Blood Textures by dDefinder

      []Fellout by hattix

      []Marts Mutant Mod by Mmmmmmm

      []More Perks by Dree74

      []Realistic Interior Lighting by Scarecrow23

      []RH_Ironsights - FOSE by roguehallow

      Installation

      • []Go to the original mod's page first and install each download that contains each plugin in the lists below

        []Remove the esps/esms from your FO3 data folder or in your mod manager that the merged plugins are replacing

        []Install the merged plugins from the FOMOD installation

        Enhanced Blood Textures v2. 22b Replaces

        • []dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp

          []dD-More Gore.esp

          []dD-More Gore-The Pitt.esp

          []dD-More Gore-BrokenSteel.esp

          []dD-More Gore-PointLookout.esp

          []dD-More Gore-Zeta.esp

          Fellout v1. 23. 456. 7 Replaces

          • []Fellout-Full.esp

            []Fellout-Anchorage.esp

            []Fellout-BrokenSteel.esp

            []Fellout-PointLookout.esp

            []Fellout-Zeta.esp

            []Fellout-pipboylight.esp

            Marts Mutant Mod v6. 2 Replaces

            []Mart's Mutant Mod.esm

            []Mart's Mutant Mod.esp

            []Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Anchorage.esp

            []Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC The Pitt.esp

            []Mart's Mutant Mod - DLC Broken Steel.esp

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

The Merges is a utility mod that reduces load orders by merging multiple mods into a single plugin. It has 7,104 endorsements and 311,944 downloads, last updated in April 2021. This tool is for modders managing large mod lists who want to streamline their setup.

✨ Key Features

Merges multiple mods into a single plugin to reduce load order size.
High community adoption with 7,104 endorsements and 311,944 downloads.
Last updated in April 2021, indicating a stable release.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (311k) shows it's a go-to tool for many modders.
  • Endorsement ratio is solid (7k) — people actually vouch for it.
  • Solves a real pain point: shrinking load orders for better performance and fewer conflicts.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — might not support the latest game versions or modding tools.
  • Merging mods can break compatibility with other mods that expect separate plugins, so it's not for beginners.
🎯 Is This For You?
For veteran modders who juggle hundreds of plugins and want to streamline their load order. If you're new to modding, skip this — merging is risky without knowing what you're doing. This is a tool, not a content mod, so don't expect new items or quests.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Before merging, always back up your load order and mod list — a bad merge can corrupt your save.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to keep track of merged plugins and their dependencies.
  • Test your game after merging to ensure no missing references or broken quests.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 3 Mods
Author
Hairylegs222 - robert01
Version
2.0
Downloads
311,944
Endorsements
7,104
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
9/18/2011
Updated
4/23/2021

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Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.

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