Old Time Religion

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,460 endorsements) 📥 782,441 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 2/13/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By jaggedjosh · Quests and Adventures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/11/2022 📅 Created: 2/13/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #17 of 69 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

"Gimmie that old time religion... it's good enough for me." - Johnny Cash

A religious Wastelander from the West named Eli tasks the Sole Survivor to find one of the last known “Good Books” in the commonwealth, and along the way will face a dangerous and mysterious trial to prove their worth.

CHANGELOG:

Update 1. 3: Redone Precomines and Previs data plus other fixes (courtesy of TheSoundOfSnow, thanks a mill!)

Patch for Children of Ug-Qualtoth, courtesy of Exoclyps

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1. Short/Medium sized quest with gripping story and 1-2 hours of new content

2. Music, references, and easter eggs from Fallout 1 - New Vegas

3. Fully voiced Player and NPCs

4. Unique weapon and armor

5. Simple underground Player Home in the Glowing Sea

6. Simple companion that can be used alongside vanilla and modded companions

Full Dialogue Interface - Compatible

Extended Dialogue Interface - Compatible

South of the Sea - Compatible

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To start the quest, head West of the Wicked Shipping Fleet Lockup, Eli will be in the wilderness with his camp set up.

Recommended level to start this quest is 8 - 10, best on a new/clean save. 

This is meant to be an early/mid-game quest.

This mod adds a door to the Forgotten Church and an NPC to the shipwreck East of Spectacle Island, any mods that edit these cells may not be compatible or need a patch.

The friendly NPCs in this mod are Essential and cannot be killed. This is done purposely to not break the quest/immersion.

No DLC or any other mod requirements.

Upon quest completion, Eli will be available as a companion that can be used with modded and vanilla companions. He will say things during combat and when asked about his thoughts.

Eli's speech check for more caps may be buggy/not work, it may have to do with his companion quest after the main quest is complete. Should work, but l

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Old Time Religion is a fully voiced, lore-friendly quest mod for Fallout 4 that adds a new worldspace, player home, unique weapon, armor, and companion. Players assist a religious wastelander from the West, offering a substantial content expansion. With 3,460 endorsements and 782,441 downloads, it's a popular choice for quest enthusiasts.

✨ Key Features

Fully voiced quest mod with a new worldspace
Includes a player home, unique weapon, new armor, and companion
Lore-friendly narrative centered on a religious wastelander from the West

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 3,460 endorsements and 782k downloads
  • Fully voiced quests add immersion without silent dialogue
  • Adds a complete package: worldspace, home, gear, and companion

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022, so may have compatibility issues with newer Fallout 4 updates
  • Requires a new worldspace, which could impact performance on lower-end systems
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want a lore-friendly, fully voiced quest expansion with new content. Ideal for those who enjoy exploring new areas and collecting unique gear. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls or minimal content additions.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 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 placement—typically after the main game files but before compatibility patches.
  • If you encounter issues, ensure your game is updated to a version compatible with the mod's last update (2022).

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
jaggedjosh
Version
1.3
Downloads
782,441
Endorsements
3,460
Category
Quests and Adventures
Created
2/13/2021
Updated
7/11/2022

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