Timescale Defaults to 6 (when leaving Vault 111)
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #29 of 153 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Sometimes when I start a new character I forget to change the timescale to my preferred value of 6, in previous games you could change it in a plugin, but because Bethesda set it to be zero until you leave Vault 111 that won't work. So instead I've edited the script that runs when you ride the elevator up out of the vault to set timescale to 6 instead of 20.
For those that don't know – Timescale affects how quickly time passes in the game. e.g. with the vanilla value of 20, for every minute of real world time, 20 minutes pass in the game.
Compatiblility: I'm guessing it won't work with alternate start mods
NOTE 2: Values of timescale lower than 6 have been reported to cause issues (with things like NPC schedules and quests)
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Also available on Beth.net: PC, XBone, PS4
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My Fallout 4 Mods
Radium Rifle . 38 and . 308 Receivers (Far Harbor) Remove Rads in Survival Fix (Mutant Hound Chops etc) Timescale Defaults to 6 (when leaving Vault 111) Zoom-out Extended for World Map - Unofficial Update for Fallout 4 1. 6 Less Annoying Berry Mentats Legendary Clothing Loot Automatron DLC Legendary Drops Recruitable NPC Dialogue Fixes Mister Sandman Unfixed No Drunk Player Comments Live and Love 5 - Talk Yourself Sober - Fix Trigger Rush Fixed and Improved Perk Magazine Material Fix Ghoulish Perk Heals Radiation Damage Too Companion Fall Damage Immunity Bobbi's Terminal Fix (Batch File) No Enemies or Locations on Compass Faster Terminal Displays
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and a small tutorial How to Change Map Icon Colors
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Made with the Fallout 4 Creation Kit
A tiny gameplay tweak for Fallout 4 that changes the timescale from 20 to 6 when leaving Vault 111, making the game world run in slow motion. For players who prefer a more realistic, slower-paced experience. Simple and effective, with 695 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 695 endorsements and over 12k downloads
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a simple timescale tweak
- Perfect for immersion lovers who want a slower, more methodical wasteland
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the timescale when leaving Vault 111—you'll need to adjust it manually afterward if you want it permanent
- Old mod (last updated in 2016) might not be compatible with newer game patches or DLCs
- May conflict with other mods that alter the timescale or the Vault 111 exit sequence
For Fallout 4 players who want a more realistic, slower game pace right from the start. If you're tired of the default fast timescale and want to savor the wasteland, this is a quick fix. Skip if you prefer the vanilla speed or want a global timescale change—this only triggers at the Vault 111 exit.
💡 Beginner Tips
- After installing, you can change the timescale permanently by opening the console and typing 'set timescale to 6'—this mod just does it automatically at the start.
- If you use other mods that affect the timescale, load this one after them to ensure it takes precedence.
- This mod only triggers once, so if you've already left Vault 111, you'll need to manually set the timescale or start a new game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Old Nick
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 12,580
- Endorsements
- 695
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/14/2016
- Updated
- 6/14/2016
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