Civil Defense Index - New Magazines - (CD - Handbook)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #2 of 25 Collectibles, Treasure Hunts, and Puzzles mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Find 6 issues of the Civil Defense Index scattered throughout the Commonwealth.
A new magazine series with a lore-friendly design, custom perk, and immersive placement throughout the world.
✓ Works on Next Gen & Old Gen ✓ BA2 & Loose File Options ✓ Can be Installed Mid-Save
A Lore Friendly Magazine Series
The Civil Defense Index was widely distributed as an educational tool for the American people, covering topics like shelter construction, rationing, and radiation safety. Even 200 years later, communities across the Wasteland still use these booklets to teach basic survival skills.
Hidden throughout the Commonwealth
The Civil Defense Index was widely distributed across the Commonwealth and can be found tucked away in homes, churches, police stations, offices, and more.
For a detailed location breakdown, you can consult the Location List.
New Custom Perk
The Civil Defense Index provides a new perk, Frontline Responder:
Permanently raising radiation resistance by 2% per book (12% Overall).
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For mod manager installation, install the file with your mod manager and activate the mod.
To uninstall, deactivate the mod and delete the file.
For manual installation, locate your Fallout 4 Data folder and place the mods files within.
To uninstall, manually delete all of the mods files.
For more detailed instructions, you can consult the Nexus Wiki page here.
Q: Did you make any changes to vanilla magazines?
A: No, this mod only adds content. Existing magazines and books are not affected.
Q: Did you alter the game world when making this mod?
A: No, the only thing I did was place new magazines. No new furniture, rooms, or cells have been added to the world, and the mod has been cleaned in FO4Edit.
Q: Can I display these magazines on display shelves or display racks?
A: Yes, you can display them with no issue.
Q: Another mod conflicts with yours. Can you make a patch for it?
A: Feel free to request a patch, but no promises.
Lester Greer - For Original Illustrations.
Carreau - For Worn Magazine Resource Files.
Bethesda - For Fallout 4.
Nexus Mods - For the platform.
The Community - For all your feedback and support!
• My Nexus Mods • My Bethesda Mods •
Adds the Civil Defense Index to Fallout 4's Commonwealth, featuring 6 new magazines with a custom perk, lore-friendly design, and world placement. A compact collectible mod with strong community support (658 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 658 endorsements and over 135k downloads
- Lore-friendly design fits seamlessly into the game world
- Custom perk adds gameplay value beyond simple collection
⚠️ Cons
- Only 6 magazines—may feel short for dedicated treasure hunters
- Last updated November 2024—check compatibility with latest game patches
For Fallout 4 collectors who enjoy hunting down lore-friendly magazines and earning unique perks. Perfect for players who want a small, focused addition without overhauling the game. Skip if you're looking for a large-scale content mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 for easy installation and load order management.
- Magazines are placed in the world—check known locations online if you're stuck, but try exploring first for the full experience.
- The custom perk activates upon collecting all magazines, so prioritize finding them all.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- TurntLogic
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 135,903
- Endorsements
- 658
- Category
- Collectibles, Treasure Hunts, and Puzzles
- Created
- 11/10/2024
- Updated
- 11/10/2024
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