Northern Exposure - 10 new wilderness settlements
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #123 of 125 Player Settlement mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
UPDATE RE SCRAP EVERYTHING:
After numerous tests it appears that with Scrap Everything installed the settlements still work but with the following changes:
1. Map data only updates when the game is loaded, not ongoing
2. vanilla supply lines can only be established FROM not TO these settlements since with SE running the names of the locations all appear to be "Commonwealth" in the Pipboy>Data>Settlements list (any ideas?)
3. Sim Settlement supply lines establish normally whether SE is running or not, and
4. SE works perfectly in all the settlement areas.
JUST TO MAKE ME FEEL BETTER, I have noticed the same happens to all additional settlements (not just mine) that are NOT placed at vanilla locations.
PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE DOWNOADING
This mod adds 10 fully functioning settlements in remote areas on the northern edge of the map. If it's so dangerous in the south, why are all the settlements there when there's plenty of blasted earth and dead trees in the north?
Each settlement has been tested individually, as a group and in conjunction with vanilla settlements. The new ones all do the following:
recruit new settlers once a beacon is set up
has starting happiness of 50 so each works just fine
works fine with SIM SETTLEMENTS including IDEK's fabulous mod for linking resources
links with either Sim Settlements or regular supply lines to both mod and vanilla settlements
build area boundary is accurate
build area extends way up into the air
each has a very generous build surface area
radiant quest enabled
* has a cooking station and a mattress for maniacs survival players
Locations for these settlements are as follows:
1. Northwest Pylon: in the northwest corner of the map, the last power pylon in the chain that includes Abernathy Farm.
2. Fallen Tree Valley: North of #1, hard up against the edge of the map. It's set in...you guessed it...a valley with lots of fallen trees.
3. The Overlook: Perched on top of the cliff north of Sanctuary Hills. Includes the cliff face and the raider camp for some fun vertical building.
4. Lakeside Pumpstation: Set near the tiny pumping station south and a bit east of Sanctuary. Extends a bit over the lake and up the south hill.
5. Scav's Shack: North of Satellite Station Olivia is a small Scavver shack which now has a workbench and all the fun that comes with it.
6. Dead Man's Rest: East of the Skylanes crash site is a little shack under the elevated roadway. Build area extends way abo
Adds 10 new fully functional player settlements along the northern edge of the map, featuring lakes, overpasses, and barren wasteland. Compatible with SimSettlements and Survival mode. A solid choice for Fallout 4 players seeking more settlement locations.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 657 endorsements and nearly 14k downloads.
- Adds 10 new settlement locations, giving builders plenty of new spots to work with.
- Works with SimSettlements and Survival, so it fits into popular playstyles.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or mods.
- No detailed screenshots or descriptions of each settlement, so you're going in blind on what each location looks like.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the northern map areas, so check your load order.
For Fallout 4 settlement builders who've exhausted the vanilla locations and want fresh terrain to work with. Also great for Survival players who want more safe havens up north. Skip if you're not into settlement building or if you're running a heavily modded game with map edits.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's compatible with SimSettlements, make sure you have that mod installed if you plan to use its features in these new settlements.
- If you're on Survival mode, these settlements can serve as strategic safehouses—scout them out early to plan your supply lines.
- Check the mod's comments section for any known issues or load order advice from other players.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- TaxiVader
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 13,890
- Endorsements
- 657
- Category
- Player Settlement
- Created
- 2/17/2018
- Updated
- 2/17/2018
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