VisualDrugs
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #408 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
VISUAL DRUGS 3. Release V1. 2 by wARmAcH1n3 Version 1. 2 update: fixed the bug if the jet-drug is used, the ntc-afterwards-effect apears Version 1. 1 update: fixed the bug that the radiation effect didn\'t go away by curing the radiation from a npc This is adult/mature because the thematic (but no nudity in). WARNING: don\'t use this mod (especialy NTC) if you have any EPILEPTIC problems or if you are in a psychic bad condition! This \"Fallout 3\" - mod adds to every drug, medic, alcohol, Nuka Cola Quantum, radiation and withdraw syndrom a visual effect. Overdosing with drugs makes by some drugs the visual effect stronger. This mod adds 2 custom drugs: Smokeherb and NTC. I tried to make the visual effects of the standart drugs not to be overhelmed so that the gameplay doesn\'t get messed up (except NTC). Keep in mind, that waiting, sleeping or fasttravel have no effect on the visual effects, only realtime is counted! You can get Smokeherb and NTC by looting or buy them where other drugs can be bought. QuickFix in RivetCity is a good shop, wait outside 3 days for respawn and then should the custom drugs be randomly in QuickFix, if not, wait again. Alchol: 3 levels the 3. level have doublevison Buffout: 2 levels Smokeherb: 3 levels Perception +1 Jet: dynamic level By using Jet the player can run faster (up to +130% depending from Jet level and AP) but it costs ActionPoints. To save the ActionPoints the player can sneak, with Jet the player will be fast by sneaking as normal running without Jet. By using Jet the players Jet level get immediatly high and then it get lower with the time. Mentats: 2 levels Morphine: 1 level Nuka Cola Quantum: additional level Pyscho: 1 level RadAway: 3 different visual effects A side effect of RadAway are light faint accumulations. Radiation: 4 levels RadX: 1 level Stimpak: 1 short effect NTC: dynamic level Luck: max +3 Perception: max -4 Repair: max -24 Sneak: max -30 Haggle: max -24 Speak: max -30 Afterwards effect: Agility: -2 Charisma: -1 Inteligence: -1 Sneak: -10 The NTC drug is different than the other drugs, it sends the player on a psychedelic trip with visual and audio hallucinations. This drug doesn\'t start immediatly, it will take some time to start and if it starts, the player get smooth higher and higher and after that the player get smooth down (sometimes it takes over 30min). Every NTC drug is randomly strong, so the player can get randomly with one NTC same high as with two. By taking 2 NTCs or more the player can get overdosed, but it will take time to find this out. On higher levels the flashes are stronger, the trip is longer and sometimes the player get a light faint accumulation. The visual flashes aren\'t static, they are some single effects randomly combined (like a screensaver) and they aren\'t all the time active. On this trip the player gets the illusion the time is slower and that he can jump lo
VisualDrugs adds unique visual effects for every drug, alcohol, and radiation in Fallout 3, plus two new drugs, one of which triggers a psychedelic trip. With 182 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated cosmetic enhancement for players seeking more immersive substance use.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 182 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- Enhances immersion by giving each substance a distinct visual identity.
- Adds new content with two additional drugs, expanding gameplay options.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010, so it may have compatibility issues with modern mod setups or game patches.
- Visual effects might be dated compared to modern mods, potentially clashing with newer visual overhauls.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter drug or alcohol effects, requiring careful load order management.
For Fallout 3 players who want more immersive and varied visual feedback when using chems, alcohol, or dealing with radiation. Also for those looking for new drug content with a psychedelic twist. Skip if you prefer gameplay-altering mods or are using a heavily modded setup where compatibility could be a concern.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2010, check if you're using the latest Fallout 3 patch or any unofficial patches that might affect compatibility.
- If you use a mod manager, install VisualDrugs and then adjust your load order to ensure it doesn't conflict with other gameplay mods.
- Test the psychedelic trip effect in a safe save to see if it's to your liking before committing to a playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- wARmAcH1n3
- Version
- V1.2
- Downloads
- 5,057
- Endorsements
- 182
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 9/3/2009
- Updated
- 7/25/2010
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