Look At Me - Institute Edition
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #16 of 24 Factions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod changes the entire catalogue of clothes for the institute.
The goal is to implement top notch clothing & armor mods in an immersive way.
This includes the following changes:
The standard synth uniform has been replaced by a new one.
Colored versions for each of the 4 vanilla institute divisions.
A 5th division, left out of vanilla, now as their own identity.
All the institute children have a synth uniform fitting their size.
The scientist are equipped with the IEX suit.
The coursers are equipped with the Strigidae armor.
X6-88 got one of those as well. So does Chase.
Father has a new coat.
A Fitting synth armor is also included.
There are 2 versions. White & Black.
White for a clean institute. Black for a dark institute.
The included clothing fits seamlessly into both a vanilla game or a modded game in terms of balance, worth & acquirement.
Complete overhaul of defensive & caps values. There are small bug fixes included. Keyword & body slots are improved for a consistency across all these mods.
The crafting of the sets has been gated behind a perk requirement. This is done to prevent easy access to endgame gear.
The idea is that you get it from the world first before crafting it.
The description has been made as simply as possible.
If you want to know all the tiny details about what is changed, check the Articles.
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Download with any mod manager.
Niero's Strigidae Armor is required.
Make sure to get the vanilla meshes and overwrite.
Niero's IEX Suit is required.
Make sure to get the skinpack for both, the included textures are low resolution.
Just read, you will figure out how to get them for free.
If you got an issue, check the Questions section below before commenting.
The goal
The goal is to implement other mods into the game in an immersive way.
In my eyes, that means you find the armor somewhere in the world. Be that an NPC, a vendor or a location.
Most clothing mods are easily obtained & most of the time overpowered in stats, unbalancing the entire game.
Therefore I gate them behind something, and balance them to fit seamlessly into the vanilla game.
Compatibilities
Synth Overhaul C. A. S. T is fully compatible.
The aesthetic of C. A. S. T clashes with the vanilla aesthetic I was going for. If some of you want more color variety on the synth armors, who am I to stop you.
Make sure you let Look At Me IE win the conflicts from C. A. S. T or the uniforms will be messed up. No patch is needed.
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Look At Me - Institute Edition is a clothing overhaul for the Institute faction in Fallout 4, giving their uniforms a fresh look. With nearly 2,000 endorsements and over 259,000 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic mod for players who want to change up the Institute's aesthetic. Last updated in September 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 1,902 endorsements and a quarter-million downloads.
- Simple cosmetic change that freshens up the Institute's look without touching gameplay.
- Still relevant for many players despite the 2022 update.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be patched for the latest Fallout 4 updates or DLC.
- Only affects the Institute faction, so if you're not into them, this mod does nothing for you.
For Fallout 4 players who want to give the Institute's uniforms a visual refresh without altering gameplay. If you're a lore-friendly mod enthusiast or just tired of the same old white suits, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you rarely interact with the Institute.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's load order—place it after other mods that alter Institute clothing to avoid conflicts.
- If you're on PC, make sure to enable mods in your Fallout 4 settings and consider using F4SE for better compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- S4iS3i
- Version
- Final
- Downloads
- 259,656
- Endorsements
- 1,902
- Category
- Factions
- Created
- 6/15/2020
- Updated
- 9/17/2022
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