Scouter - Toggle Patch
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #118 of 220 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SCOUTER - Toggle Patch IMPORTANT - Make sure you follow the installation instructions further down the page as the HotkeysPatcher files can not be installed with a mod manager.
V1. 0 - Initial upload.
V1. 1 - Updated thermal imaging effect to be more useful and not as dark.
DESCRIPTION
This mod adds a toggle option for the visual effects of my Scouter mod. It does this by launching a small script with the use of Registrator2000's FO4Hotkeys mod.
My original scouter mod featured 4 visual effects. I have now also added Infra-red vision to the list. This visual effect is similar to the targeting HUD in that it highlights all living beings, it also adds a detect life effect so you can partially see beings through walls. To offset this, I have made the image space to be a little less contrasty and not too bright so it can get hard to navigate in this mode for too long, as such, it is mostly useful in conjunction with the tracking module (recon effect) to scout out areas before a fight.
The primary vision modules are:
Targeting HUD Night Vision Infra-Red.
These are the effects that can be toggled, and only one can be active at a time.
The other effects: Tracking Module (Recon effect) Focus Enhancer (Slow time while aiming)
These secondary effects are applied at a workbench as usual and cannot be toggled, but the nature of them doesnt really require them to be toggled anyway. I may consider adding a toggle for the focus enhancer in future updates if people request it.
REQUIRED Scouter by Ruddy88 (That's me!) and Karel2016 (who updated for DLC and ported to console) FO4 Hotkeys by Registrator2000
INSTALLATION - Base File 1. Make sure you have installed the required mods files first. 2. Download the MAIN file for this mod. 3. Install the _BASE file you chose with a mod manager of your choice.
INSTALLATION - Hotkeys - AUTO PATCHER I have included a merge utility thanks to Registrator2000, it is a batch file though that needs to be run with admin rights. As such, I understand if anyone is cautious, so will include instructions on how to manually patch your Hotkeys.ini aswell. Download the _HotkeysPa
A small patch for Ruddy88's Scouter mod that adds toggle functions, allowing players to turn the scouter on and off. With 273 endorsements and over 7,000 downloads, it's a niche utility for fans of the original mod, last updated in 2017.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 273 endorsements
- Over 7,000 downloads show it's used by a decent number of players
- Simple patch that does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may not work with newer game versions
- Requires the original Scouter mod, so it's useless without it
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter the scouter
For players who already use Ruddy88's Scouter mod and want the convenience of toggling it on and off. Skip if you don't have the original mod or if you're looking for a standalone scouter.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Scouter mod installed before adding this patch
- If you're using a mod manager, load this patch after the original Scouter mod
- Test the toggle in-game to ensure it works with your other mods
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Ruddy88
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 7,237
- Endorsements
- 273
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 1/16/2017
- Updated
- 1/17/2017
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