BETTER GUNRUNNERS

⭐ ⭐ (574 endorsements) 📥 11,476 downloads 📅 1/7/2011
⚪ Last updated 2011

By jcdenton2012 · Guilds/Factions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/7/2011 📅 Created: 1/7/2011
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 19 Guilds/Factions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Unlike my other mods which range from resources to jokes this mod is an actual base mod for something much more helpful. Better GunRunners turns the GunRunner Faction into an actual gun running faction. Q/A: But they are Gun Runners? No, they own a gun shop and sell weapons from that shop. In order to be a gun runner you must run guns… i.e. across the entire Wasteland. Q/A: What did you do? This mod will expand the GunRunner merchant network to the far corners of the wasteland adding at least 10 gun running merchants associated with the GunRunner Faction to every single important settlement. I also altered the GunRunner theme to distinguish the faction from every other faction which just so happens wear combat armor. Q/A: What is their new theme? Let me put it this way… have you ever seen a show called Black Lagoon? Long story short, Nuns with Guns. Q/A: You said that this was a base for something much bigger. Yes, it is my hope that people will use the new and improved GunRunners to add their own weapons to the game through a series of already prepared merchants. I did all the grunt work and created a separate safe for each gun runner attached to a unique and heavily eccentric custom merchant. This mod is an Esm, so adding weapons or tweaking the merchants to your own eccentricities just requires you to drop the weapon in a particular clerks inventory or make your alterations using an esp… easy as pie. Q/A: You have a big ego don’t you? YES I DO, but I had to make this mod functional because anyone can just add 10 merchants to the game. Therefore, each Gun Runner has his own unique personality for people to play around with. In a sense, I went out on a limb to create a mod which people would be interested in adding their own unique twists with. Credits: Backsteppo for his Father and Nun clothes which I imported into New Vegas for this mod. You can find the original mod at: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10190 Locations: Jacobstown, Goodsprings, I88, Mojave Outpost, Primm, Novac, Red Rock Canyon, Sloan, Boulder City, and Westside. Instillation: Put the meshes with the meshes, textures with the textures, and esm right where it belongs in the data folder with the other esp/esm’s. Glitch Report: Ok, I have some really good ones for you guys. I cannot get Fat Albert and Katt Williams to be black. I’m not joking about this. If you look in your GECK you will notice that they are set to be African American and are appearing in the game as Caucasian. Also, some of the dialogue needs work, but I suck at that so screw it. Um, I could never get the two Star Bucky merchants to work properly… and that should just about be it. You have my permission to alter or do anything you want to this mod. I do not care… like at all. I only ask that you mention me in your credits and we are cool.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

BETTER GUNRUNNERS tweaks the GunRunner faction in Fallout: New Vegas to be more helpful to the player. A small, older mod with 574 endorsements and over 11,000 downloads, it remains a niche choice for players seeking a friendlier faction experience.

✨ Key Features

Makes the GunRunner faction more helpful to the player.
Simple faction behavior tweak with no additional content or quests.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 574 endorsements and 11k downloads—plenty of players have given it a shot.
  • Does exactly what it says: makes GunRunners more helpful, no bloat or extra baggage.
  • Lightweight and easy to install—just drop it in and go.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2011—might have compatibility issues with newer game versions or mods.
  • Small scope: only affects GunRunners, so if you're looking for a bigger faction overhaul, this isn't it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a friendlier GunRunner faction without overhauling the whole game. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who likes to trade with factions, this could be a nice QoL tweak. Skip if you want major faction changes or if you're running a heavily modded load order where old mods might clash.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod is from 2011, make sure you're using the latest New Vegas patch and consider using a mod manager to avoid conflicts.
  • If you're using other faction mods, load this one early in your load order to let other mods override if needed.
  • Test the mod early in your playthrough to see if the 'helpful' changes are noticeable—if not, you might want to look for a more comprehensive faction mod.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
jcdenton2012
Version
N/A
Downloads
11,476
Endorsements
574
Category
Guilds/Factions
Created
1/7/2011
Updated
1/7/2011

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