Better Caravan game limit for merchants

⭐ ⭐ (472 endorsements) 📥 7,418 downloads 📌 v0.1 📅 3/29/2011
⚪ Last updated 2011

By Yukichigai · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/3/2011 📅 Created: 3/29/2011
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #255 of 435 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

When New Vegas first came out, Caravan was basically a way to print your own money. Buy a bunch of items from a merchant, then play Caravan until you win it all back. Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Then the 1. 2 Patch came out, and everyone got SCREWED. Caravan was clamped down on and then some. Now you were limited to playing the few caravan-playing merchants 5 games, total, and then you were done. And not just done for a few days, or a set period of time, but DONE FOREVER. You get 5 games and that\'s it. Overkill much? Frankly, this idea didn\'t sit well with me. I mean Caravan games against merchants was a loophole big enough to drive a truck through, but in this case the fix is worse than the problem. There had to be some middle ground that could be found and implemented. I believe I have found that middle ground. WHAT THIS MOD DOES This mod alters the limit on games of Caravan against merchants so that is limited by time, versus a hard set number. Specifically, this mod limits you to one game of Caravan for each time their inventory is restocked. The default time between restocking is 72 hours. The following merchants/Caravan players are affected: Cliff Briscoe Johnson Nash Lacey Quartermaster Mayes NOTES Because this limit is time-based, it does not accrue or build up. You cannot avoid playing Caravan against a certain merchant for 2 cycles and then expect to get in 3 games at once. A better way to look at it is that every 72 hours you have once chance to play a hand of Caravan against these merchants, and at the end of those 72 hours that chance expires. The only exception to the above is Lacey. Although she is quite possibly the unfriendliest merchant in the game, she will play 2 rounds of Caravan with you back-to-back when you FIRST meet her. Just a little bonus I threw in because it felt right. Additionally, the 72 hour limit is taken from the game setting which controls respawn time. If that time is altered, the time limit on caravan games is altered as well. In short, if you have a mod that makes things respawn a lot quicker then you will be able to play games of Caravan against these merchants more quickly.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This Fallout: New Vegas mod changes the Caravan minigame so merchants only play one game every three days instead of the default five games total. It's for players who want a more realistic and limited gambling experience with merchants.

✨ Key Features

Limits Caravan games against merchants to one game every 3 days.
Replaces the default limit of 5 games total.
Simple gameplay tweak for Fallout: New Vegas.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 472 endorsements.
  • Simple, focused change that does exactly what it says.
  • Lightweight mod with over 7,400 downloads.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2011 — may be incompatible with current game versions or DLC.
  • Only affects Caravan minigame; no other features.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who enjoy the Caravan card game but find the unlimited games against merchants too easy or unrealistic. Skip if you want more substantial gameplay changes or don't play Caravan.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the .esp file in your Fallout: New Vegas Data folder and enable it in the launcher.
  • Make sure you have the latest patch for New Vegas to avoid compatibility issues.
  • If you use a mod manager, install it through that for easier management.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Yukichigai
Version
0.1
Downloads
7,418
Endorsements
472
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
3/29/2011
Updated
4/3/2011

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