Alternate Settlements
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #21 of 82 Player Settlement mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
If you'd like a supported version of this mod check out Simply Modular Housing
Features: Adds a total of 712 new standalone items! - Snapping Wallpapers - Snapping Carpets - Snapping Ceiling Wallpapers - Wood Framing - Additional Walls - More Snapping Nodes for Walls (They can be stacked upwards.) - Additional Flooring - Additional Foundations - More Snapping Nodes for Foundations (They can be stacked 40 units higher.) - Additional Quarter Flooring - Additional Roofing - Additional Doorways - Additional Staircases - Windows! - Exterior Detailing - Vertical Flags - Quarter Floors - Quarter Carpeting - Wallpaper for Windows - Exterior Decor - Signs - And soooooo much more! Some vanilla items will work with carpeting / wallframes. Not all of them. Installation:
- 1. Download Settlement Keywords http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/7259 2. Drag / Drop all Files + Folders into your data directory. 3. Enable AlternateSettlements.esp 4. Enable SettlementKeywords.esm
Where do I find the objects? They are in the Vanilla sections. Poke around and you'll find them.
Development Document: Development Google Document Trello for Tracking Updates twitch.tv/stuykgaming Team Members: Stuyk SargeMines Kronos
Special Thanks to: Romain P. David M. Nic W. Pavel M. Samantha L. Jason D. Paul B. Brian C. Ashley T. Jose V.
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Alternate Settlements is a standalone Fallout 4 mod that expands settlement building with snapping wallpapers, carpets, walls, flags, roofs, windows, half-walls, and railings. With over 17,000 endorsements and 585,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for builders seeking more variety. Last updated in 2016, it remains a staple for settlement customization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust—17,674 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Adds a ton of building pieces, from wallpapers to railings, so you can really flesh out your settlements.
- Standalone means no dependency headaches—just install and build.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- Could conflict with other settlement mods that alter the same build menu items.
For Fallout 4 settlement builders who want more variety in walls, roofs, and interior decor without juggling multiple mods. If you're into creative building and don't mind an older mod, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're on the latest game version and worried about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's standalone, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no extra patches needed.
- Check if your game version is up to date; if you're on a newer patch, test the mod in a small settlement first.
- Use the in-game build menu to find the new pieces under their respective categories (walls, roofs, etc.).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Stuyk
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 585,162
- Endorsements
- 17,674
- Category
- Player Settlement
- Created
- 12/8/2015
- Updated
- 1/6/2016
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
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