Illusive Fixes and Merges
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- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 59 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Read Requirements and Permissions dropdowns. ESL-flagged where possible and mostly need original mod resources. Downloading original files is advised before using my versions. Expanding "2 lines maximum" description standard for these mod pages to show you fixed errors.
Durable Vertibirds V1. 61 fix. Unknown if all plugins had the same kind of errors, presumably they did. Potential cause is use of TES5Edit or very early version of FO4Edit to create mods ("Looking at the subrecords, the wrong sizes match the equivalent subrecords in Skyrim"), spoiler below is from DV-Durable Vertibirds xEdit log:Background Loader: Start loading or building reference info.
Background Loader: <Warning: Unused data in: \ DV-Durable Vertibirds.esp \ GRUP Top "NPC_" \ EncVertibird03 \ Factions \ SNAM - Faction>
Background Loader: <Warning: Unused data in: \ DV-Durable Vertibirds.esp \ GRUP Top "NPC_" \ EncVertibird03 \ Factions \ SNAM - Faction>
Background Loader: <Warning: Unused data in: \ DV-Durable Vertibirds.esp \ GRUP Top "NPC_" \ EncVertibird03 \ Perks \ PRKR - Perk>
Background Loader: <Warning: Unused data in: \ DV-Durable Vertibirds.esp \ GRUP Top "NPC_" \ EncVertibird03 \ Perks \ PRKR - Perk>
Background Loader: <Warning: Unused data in: \ DV-Durable Vertibirds.esp \ GRUP Top "NPC_" \ EncVertibird03 \ Perks \ PRKR - Perk>
Background Loader: <Warning: Unused data in: \ DV-Durable Vertibirds.esp \ GRUP Top "NPC_" \ EncVertibird02 \ Factions \ SNAM - Faction>Bashed Patch creation traceback / error log:mod_files.py 213 load_plugin: Error in DV-Durable Vertibirds.espTraceback (most recent call last):
File "bash\brec\record_structs.py", line 549, in loadData
File "bash\brec\advanced_elements.py", line 986, in load_mel
File "bash\brec\basic_elements.py", line 447, in load_mel
File "bash\brec\basic_elements.py", line 700, in load_mel
File "bash\brec\mod_io.py", line 369, in unpack
struct.error: unpack requires a buffer of 5 bytes
The above exception was the direct cause of the following exception:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "bash\mod_files.py", line 191, in load_plugin
File "bash\brec\record_groups.py", line 649, in __init__
File "bash\brec\record_groups.py", line 251, in __init__
File "bash\brec\record_groups.py", line 172, in __init__
File "bash\brec\record_groups.py"
A collection of patches, fixes, and merges for various mods by IllusiveMan196. With 520 endorsements and over 32,000 downloads, it's a popular utility for modders seeking to resolve conflicts and improve stability. The version number reflects the file count, indicating ongoing updates.
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📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 520 endorsements and 32k downloads
- Regularly updated as of June 2024
- One-stop pack for fixing and merging mods
⚠️ Cons
- No specific mods or fixes listed in the description
- Requires knowledge of which mods need patching
- May not cover all mods you use
For modders who juggle multiple mods and need a consolidated fix pack. If you're tired of compatibility issues and want a community-tested solution, this is worth a look. Skip if you're after specific fixes for a single mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's file list to see which mods are covered before installing.
- Use a mod manager to easily toggle patches on and off for testing.
- Read the comments section for user feedback on which fixes work best.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- IllusiveMan196
- Version
- 10
- Downloads
- 32,224
- Endorsements
- 520
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 9/3/2023
- Updated
- 6/24/2024
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