FROST - M1928A1 Thompson Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #174 of 329 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
LIST OF CHANGES
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[]Balances and renames the receivers and increases base damage to coincide with FROST's weapon balance changes
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]Reduced critical damage multiplier value consistent with FROST Official Updates (Redux)[]Edited aim model consistent with FROST Official Updates (Redux): no automatic recoil recovery
[]Altered and de-leveled modcols
- []Renamed and edited damage modifiers on internals attachments to fit FROST's naming conventions (damaged, quality, etc.) and damage. Also, added a Factory New internals mod that can only be found in the wasteland and cannot be crafted.
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[]Rebalanced crafting of various attachments
The vanilla Submachine Gun has been replaced with the M1928A1 Thompson and the LL inject scripts from the original mod are disabled.
The weapon is chambered in 5mm to match FROST's submachine gun.
This replacer won't work if you already use another mod that replaces the Submachine Gun.
This file is an .esl flagged .esp files to help keep you under your plug-in limit.
REQUIRED MODS
M1928A1 Thompson - Day of Infamy
FROST Survival Simulator
Recommended Mods:
FROST Official Updates (Redux)
Credit to Naugrim04 and noniac for creating FROST and the M1928A1 Thompson, respectively.
My other FROST mods and patches
This mod replaces the vanilla submachine gun with a FROST-themed M1928A1 Thompson, altering noniac's original model to fit FROST's aesthetic and gameplay changes. With 183 endorsements and 17,743 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for FROST players seeking weapon immersion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 183 endorsements and over 17k downloads—clearly a go-to for FROST players.
- Seamlessly integrates with FROST's aesthetic, making the wasteland feel more authentic.
- Simple replacer—no complex patches or load order headaches, just drop it in and go.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2023—might be out of sync with the latest FROST updates, so check for compatibility.
- Only replaces the submachine gun—if you wanted a full weapon overhaul, this won't scratch that itch.
For FROST players who want their submachine gun to look and feel like it belongs in the harsh, lore-friendly wasteland. If you're running FROST and want to ditch the vanilla SMG model for something more thematic, this is for you. Skip if you're not using FROST or if you prefer gameplay-altering weapon mods over cosmetic replacements.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have FROST installed first—this mod is built specifically for it and won't make sense otherwise.
- Since it's a replacer, load order matters less, but place it after FROST in your mod manager to ensure it overwrites correctly.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, enable the mod and let it handle file conflicts—no manual editing needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- kjg92
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 17,743
- Endorsements
- 183
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 8/18/2021
- Updated
- 2/23/2023
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