BugOut

⭐ ⭐ (128 endorsements) 📥 40,009 downloads 📌 v0.1 📅 2/21/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By chuckdm · Creatures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/21/2018 📅 Created: 2/21/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #9 of 33 Creatures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

THIS MOD IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.  IT WORKS WITHOUT ISSUE, BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DLC INSECTS.  I WILL NOT BE MAKING ANY FURTHER UPDATES OR PATCHES FOR IT.  I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY SOMEONE OFFERING TO UPDATE IT FOR THE DLCS AND WILL ADD A LINK TO THEIR WORK HERE ONCE THEY PUBLISH IT.

CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE, SON

First and foremost, this mod is based on BugOff by tgspy.  I actually made this myself from scratch, but without his mod I would've never known where to even begin.  As someone with a rather severe insect phobia, BugOff is a godsend.  However, it's also a bit of a curse.  First, it replaces all the bugs it removes with Radroaches, and I'm phobic of those too.  Second, it greatly lowers the difficulty of the game because where there used to be an ambush of 3 legendary radscorpions, now there's 3 regular radroaches.

YOU CAN CALL IT "THE BACKGROUND" BUT I CALL IT A "PHOTOBOMBING OPPRITUNITY"

BugOut seeks to remedy these problems.  Instead of just replacing everything with Radroaches, I've edited the leveled lists to replace each insect with something of roughly equal difficulty.  This will (mostly) maintain difficulty while eliminating bugs - including the vast majority of Radroaches - from the game.

I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY'RE NOT BLOATFLIES!

The exact changes are:

  • []Radroaches have been replaced with a basic Molerat.

    []Bloatflies have been replaced with leveled Molerats.

    []Bloodbugs have been replaced with a basic Protectron.

    []Stingwings have been replaced with a basic Mr. Gutsy.

    []Legendary versions of Bloodbugs and Stingwings are replaced with the highest versions of their replacements (Guardian Protectron and Colonel Gutsy.)

    []Radscorpions have been replaced with leveled Deathclaws.

    GREAT BIG HUGE IMPORTANT NOTE YOU TOTALLY HAVE TO READ ON PENALTY OF DEATH:

    This mod edits leveled lists only.  There are some bugs (insects, though also bugs too, lol) that Bethesda, in their infinite wisdom, manually placed in specific areas.  For example, the two radroaches that spawn on either side of the street right before the first turn in Sanctuary.  I do not have the modding skills to remove these bugs.  However, fortunately, these are rather few and far between, i.e. 99% of the bugs are spawned via leveled lists and this mod DOES replace those.  Accordingly, DO NOT post anything asking me to fix staticly placed bugs.  If you're seeing bloatflies and radscorpions all over the place, let me know, but if it's just like 1 out of every 50 that isn't being replaced, then the mod is working as intended and I will NOT provide support for those few stragglers.

    OTHER SLIGHTLY LESS IMPORTANT NOTES THAT YOU SHOU

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

BugOut replaces the Commonwealth's insects with other creatures to help players with insect phobias. A spiritual successor to BugOff, it offers a simple solution for those who want to avoid bugs in Fallout 4. With 128 endorsements and 40,000 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated mod.

✨ Key Features

Replaces insects in the Commonwealth with other creatures.
Designed for players with insect phobias.
Spiritual successor to BugOff.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 128 endorsements and 40k downloads.
  • Directly addresses a real problem for phobic players.
  • Simple concept that does exactly what it says.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018 — may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches.
  • Replacing creatures might affect game balance or quests involving insects.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who have insect phobias and want to enjoy the game without creepy crawlies. Also for anyone who just prefers a bug-free Commonwealth. Skip if you're fine with the original insects or want more detailed creature replacements.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to install with a mod manager like Vortex or NMM to avoid manual file placement issues.
  • Check the mod's comments section for any compatibility notes with other creature mods.
  • If you're on PC, you can use the mod's files to see exactly which creatures are replaced.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
chuckdm
Version
0.1
Downloads
40,009
Endorsements
128
Category
Creatures
Created
2/21/2018
Updated
2/21/2018

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