Shady Motives - eXoPatch

⭐ ⭐ (327 endorsements) 📥 363,039 downloads 📌 v1.1.2 📅 10/1/2024
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By Exoclyps · Patches

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/28/2026 📅 Created: 10/1/2024
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #67 of 141 Patches mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Shady Motives - eXoPatch

Patch for Shady Motives that delays the start of the quest and a few other fixes and tweaks.

Main

  • []Delayed quest start to 2 days after Reunions or 7 days after Taking Independence/Tradecraft.

    Ongoing saves will skip wait time if quests are finished at initial boot.[]Reduced first quest caps reward from 1000+1000 to 500+500 to better match the difficulty of the quest.

    []Added missing male player voiceline when first meeting Cabbage.

    []Fixed a few subtitle misalignments.

    []Made it so you can now interact with the workshop itself. Check screenshots.

    Weapons

    • []Fixed keywords for new Heavy Weapon so it'll both sort properly and be placeable on rack!

      []Increased Perk Requirements for the Heavy Weapon.

      []Adjusted value of misc items for the Heavy Weapon.

      []Fixed new Powerfist Modification naming.

      Outfits

      • []Unlocked armor slots for new outfit. Sorry, not sorry.

        NPCs

        • []Removed max level cap for boss NPC and follower.

          Treehouse

          • []You now need to finish the mainquest before being able to use the Workshop.

            []Changed the map marker from Settlement to Forested to better represent the Treehouse.

            []Fixed so that the Treehouse will no longer show up as a settlement on the Map.

            []Fixed so that Happiness bar no longer shows up in Workshop Mode.

            []Fixed so that the Treehouse is no longer showing up as option on the "Move" settler menu.

            []Added proper workshop border to the Treehouse.

            Sorter

            • []Includes sorter ini to ensure holotapes are sorted as HolotapeT and not Settings

              kinggath and Modding for Charity for creating Modding for Charity - Shady Motives - with Wes Johnson.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Shady Motives - eXoPatch is a patch for the Shady Motives quest mod that delays the quest's start and includes several other fixes and tweaks. With 327 endorsements and over 363,000 downloads, it's a popular compatibility patch for players who want a more balanced quest pacing.

✨ Key Features

Delays the start of the Shady Motives quest
Includes several unspecified fixes and tweaks
High download count (363,039) indicates widespread use

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-trusted with 327 endorsements and 363k downloads
  • Fixes quest pacing for a more balanced experience
  • Actively maintained (last updated June 2026)

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires the original Shady Motives mod to function
  • May not be necessary if you prefer the original quest start timing
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who use the Shady Motives mod and find the quest starts too early or want a more polished experience. Skip if you're happy with the original quest pacing or don't use Shady Motives.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Ensure you have the original Shady Motives mod installed before adding this patch.
  • If using a mod manager, load this patch after the original mod to ensure it takes effect.
  • Check the mod's posts section for any additional setup notes from the author.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Exoclyps
Version
1.1.2
Downloads
363,039
Endorsements
327
Category
Patches
Created
10/1/2024
Updated
6/28/2026

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