Buddy Bot (a companion mod)

Buddy Bot

Not just another rolling bucket of bolts ...

Version 3. 2

"Buddies Are Forever - or until one rusts away"

Mini F. A. Q.

What's this mod all about?

This is a full-featured Securitron companion mod with Quests and New Wasteland Encounters. Your buddy will have a Companion Wheel and a complete set of abilities. He levels up with the Player's character, gains enhanced armaments over time, and has a "passive" combat mode that really works.

How do I start? Where do I go and what do I do?

Go pay a visit to Goodsprings Cave. Explore and Scavenge.

How soon can I start? Can it be done as a first level character?

A moderate Repair Skill (20) and Science Skill (25) are needed during the introductory quest, so a bit of character leveling may be necessary.

Do I have to begin a new game to use this mod? Or can it be used with a saved game?

You do not need to begin a new game to use this mod. You should be able to install it and use it with an existing saved game. Buddy is then adjusted to be compatible with your character's current level.

However, Buddy has context-sensitive dialog for the earlier parts of the game which involves NPCs, quests, and locations. So for the most entertainment value, it would be better to have either a brand new character or a saved game where The Ghost Town Gunfight in Goodsprings has not yet been started.

My new Buddy sometimes gets stuck in places and can't move, or simply disappears. What do I do?

Equip and use the Recaller that has been placed in your inventory. It can be found in the Weapons category.

Does this mod conflict with other mods?

This mod is not compatible with "Simply Uncut - New Vegas".

[ see Buddy Bot F. A. Q. and Spoilers for additional information ]

KEY FEATURES:

- Introductory Quest

- Quest to Upgrade Abilities

- Over-Arching Story

- New Wasteland Encounters

- Companion Wheel

- Gains experience Levels and Characteristics with Player's Character

- Automatically upgrades ranged weaponry over time (no need to supply ammo)

- Repairable by Player or via Automatic Self-Repair using various spare parts

- Multiple Combat Modes: Aggressive, Passive, and two types of semi-Passive behavior

- Choice of a "J