Bad Touch NVSE

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,202 endorsements) 📥 1.3M downloads 📌 v1.7 📅 11/14/2023
⚪ Last updated 2024

By DuncanWasHere · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/3/2024 📅 Created: 11/14/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗
6📦 NVSE Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #16 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

"I just want to start a flame in your heart."

Touch bad stuff, take damage. Simple as. Covers all hazards in the game with event handlers, meaning zero worldspace edits since triggers aren't needed. Add or remove hazards using the Keywords config file.

Mods that make worldspace edits are automatically compatible. Mods that add new hazards as base objects will need them added to the Keywords config (you should be able to include a new INI using my keywords with your patch). Mods that add hazards with custom meshes will need trigger collisions added to those meshes in NifSkope (it's very easy to do and there's a tutorial in the Articles section).

Hazard Categories:

Continuous:

  • []Fire (included in the Minimalist Preset)[/]

    []Shock (included in the Minimalist Preset)[/]

    []Radioactive (unused)[/]

    []Toxic (unused)[/]

    Instantaneous:

    • []Barbed Wire[/]

      []Broken Glass (unused by default)[/]

      []Spines[/]

      []Nettles[/]

      []Thorns[/]

      []Misc (unused)[/]

      Continuous hazards will deal damage over time via actor effects, for as long as you are touching said hazards, and will otherwise dispel after a few seconds. These effects take resistances into account.

      Instantaneous hazards can be protected against by wearing armor above a certain class threshold, configurable in the INI (medium by default).

      There are dispatch events for every hazard interaction in case other modders want to hook into them.

      I can help you most effectively on my Discord.

      "But I hate when modders want me to join their Discord!" - Well, I hate trying to give support on a site where the comment and notification systems barely even function. Having a centralized communication channel is useful.

      Permissions:

      As always, I grant everyone permission to do whatever they want with my files in terms of merges, patches, translations, fixes, modpacks, etc.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Bad Touch NVSE is a lightweight, scripted mod for Fallout: New Vegas that makes environmental hazards like fire, electricity, and cacti actually hurt you. It's compatibility-friendly and doubles as a framework for modders to create custom hazards. With 4,202 endorsements and 1.3M downloads, it's a popular gameplay enhancement.

✨ Key Features

Adds realistic damage from environmental hazards: fire burns, electricity shocks, cacti poke.
Lightweight and compatibility-friendly scripted implementation.
Includes a framework for modders to add their own environmental hazards.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 4,202 endorsements and 1.3M downloads show it's a must-have for many players.
  • Lightweight and compatibility-friendly—won't bloat your load order or conflict with other mods.
  • Framework aspect means modders can build on it, adding even more hazards.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated January 2024—might not be updated for the latest game patches, though NVSE mods are usually stable.
  • Requires NVSE (New Vegas Script Extender) to work, so you'll need to install that first.
  • No detailed documentation provided, so you'll have to figure out how to use the framework on your own.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want more immersive and dangerous environments. Also for modders looking to add custom environmental hazards. Skip if you prefer a more casual experience or don't want to bother with NVSE.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have NVSE installed and launch the game through NVSE's loader, not the default launcher.
  • Check your load order with a tool like LOOT to ensure Bad Touch NVSE loads after other gameplay mods.
  • If you're a modder, look at the included scripts to see how to add your own hazards.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
DuncanWasHere
Version
1.7
Downloads
1,326,605
Endorsements
4,202
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
11/14/2023
Updated
1/3/2024

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🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods

Download from Nexus.

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