Not So Bright Pins
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #76 of 329 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Stop the Shine
Those loading screen pins. You know the ones — blindingly shiny map markers that catch the light like tiny suns. Every. Single. Load.
This simple tweak dials back the specularity for a more subtle, pleasant effect. Your eyes will thank you.
— FEATURES —
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[]Reduced Specularity: Subtle reflections instead of blinding shine
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]Lightweight: Just material file edits — no performance impact— COMPATIBILITY —
Works with everything except other mods that edit the pin BGSM files. If it doesn't touch the pins, you're good to go.
— UNINSTALL —
Remove the files in \Materials\SetDressing\Pins
Because loading screens shouldn't require sunglasses.
Not So Bright Pins is a small cosmetic mod that reduces the specularity on loading screen pins, preventing the overly shiny map markers from blinding players. It offers a subtle, clean look during loading screens. With 569 endorsements and 44,881 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players bothered by excessive shine.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 569 endorsements and over 44k downloads
- Solves a real annoyance—no more eye-searing shine
- Lightweight cosmetic fix that doesn't affect gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—may not be compatible with newer game versions
- Only affects loading screen pins, so impact is limited
For players who find the shiny loading screen pins distracting and want a cleaner visual experience. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a simple texture mod, just drop the files into your game's Data folder or use a mod manager for easy installation.
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version, as it hasn't been updated since 2018.
- If you use other texture mods, load order might matter—place this one after to ensure it overrides.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- ClearanceClarence
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 44,881
- Endorsements
- 569
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/3/2018
- Updated
- 10/3/2018
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