4estGimp - PreWar Binoculars Compacted for ESL

⭐ ⭐ (340 endorsements) 📥 164,497 downloads 📌 v.91 📅 1/10/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By 4estGimp · Patches

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/15/2023 📅 Created: 1/10/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗
3📦 PreWar Binoculars Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #128 of 141 Patches mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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PreWar Binoculars Compacted for ESL.  Reclaim a load order slot.

The plugin is now an ESP flagged as an ESL.  - NoAWKCR version

Installation

1) PreWar Binoculars

2) This mod

* Patches for Call in Air Support are in the files section.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This patch compacts the PreWar Binoculars mod into an ESL file, freeing up a load order slot. It's a small utility for Fallout 4 modders who use the PreWar Binoculars mod and want to save space. With 340 endorsements and high downloads, it's a trusted QoL patch.

✨ Key Features

Compacts PreWar Binoculars into an ESL file to reclaim a load order slot.
Requires the original PreWar Binoculars mod as a dependency.
Simple patch with no new content, just a file format conversion.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Frees up a load order slot, which is gold for mod-heavy setups.
  • Community-approved with 340 endorsements and over 164k downloads.
  • Lightweight patch that does exactly what it says—no bloat.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires the original PreWar Binoculars mod, so it's useless without it.
  • Last updated in January 2023, so it might not be tested with the latest game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 modders who already use PreWar Binoculars and are hitting the 255 plugin limit. If you're a casual player who just wants the binoculars, skip this—you don't need it. But if you're juggling hundreds of mods, this is a must-have QoL patch.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the original PreWar Binoculars mod installed first, then load this patch after it in your load order.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install—it'll handle the ESL flag automatically.
  • If you're on PC, check that your game version is up to date, as ESL support has been stable for a while.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
4estGimp
Version
.91
Downloads
164,497
Endorsements
340
Category
Patches
Created
1/10/2023
Updated
1/15/2023

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