VATS MCE
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #134 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
changelog v. 0. 30 balance changes, could be considered \"harder\" changelog v. 0. 22 halved the effect of crouching on accuracy to bring it back in line with my other changes (no longer more effective than >10 skill points) reintroduced random chance factor (1-4% depending on weapon precision) changelog v. 0. 21 increased (somewhat) accuracy of automatic weapons fixed uninstallation file further increased weapon skill effect on long range accuracy VATS Manual Chance Evaluation is a slight revision of the standard VATS accuracy formula which will put a much greater emphasis on your weapon skill and the base accuracy of your chosen weapon rather than simply the distance to your target. As a small bonus it will lower the VATS zoom factor and remove the nonsensical wear VATS used to apply to your weapon. This will, as a side effect, also slightly increase the influence of skill on your real time accuracy, as it is used in the VATS calculations. So don`t use this mod with one that completely eliminates real time weapon spread. I have only tested this mod on a single character build so more usage data is welcome. Scientific or simply how the mod feels ;-) However please do not report imbalance of unique weapons as fixing those lies not within the scope of this mod. vmce uninstall.esp will return the changed GMSTs to their vanilla values.
VATS MCE is a small gameplay mod for Fallout 3 that updates the earlier VATS Home Edition, enabling long-range precision weapon use. With 591 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads, it's a niche but proven enhancement for players wanting more tactical VATS options.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 591 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads
- Adds a meaningful tactical layer for sniper builds
- Lightweight and focused—does one thing well
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—may have compatibility issues with modern Fallout 3 setups
- Requires previous VATS Home Edition installation, which isn't linked here
- No detailed documentation or install instructions provided
For Fallout 3 players who love sniping and want to extend VATS precision to long ranges. Perfect for stealth or marksman builds. Skip if you prefer close-quarters combat or don't want to fiddle with older mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original VATS Home Edition installed before adding this update.
- Check your load order—place VATS MCE after any other VATS-related mods to avoid conflicts.
- Since it's an older mod, test it early in your playthrough to ensure it works with your current setup.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- MacNokker
- Version
- 0.30
- Downloads
- 19,647
- Endorsements
- 591
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 11/7/2008
- Updated
- 11/12/2008
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