Darker Nights - Brighter Lights
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #185 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
First, I want to thank Marcurios for his fantastic mod! Without his work I\'d never have been motivated to do this. Second, I will not be including his mod in this package, but it is required for this to function properly. You can get his mod here This mod drastically alters the nights, leaving the wasteland a very dark, foreboding place to explore. However, the existing lighting is brighter and illuminates a larger area in civilized areas. Also, the night vision effect has been improved to feel more authentic. DN More Lights will be the core of this mod, adding more lights in civilized areas to give each a more lively feel. Considering how dark the wasteland is, it doesn\'t seem right that Goodsprings only has one lamp post. This is very incomplete, and will be the biggest change for revisions. I had originally planned to keep these changes to myself, but it\'s quickly taking on a life of it\'s own, and maybe a few people out there would enjoy these changes. I am also not trying to step on ACR or Marcurios\'s toes and respect both of their works. I look forward to seeing their project! Thanks again for the inspiration guys! NEW - 28/10/2010 First, sorry for the lack of updates. Been busy around the house and stuff. I wanted to address the lack of updates and the darker experience with an addition to this mod: Night Vision Goggles. There are some issues with them right now (see Known Issues in the readme) but the core functionality of them is there. They will illuminate the wasteland for all those too timid to explore it in the dark :) Regarding More Lights: Don\'t expect micro updates for this. The next update will probably have at least all the major roads illuminated before I update again. This takes time...there\'s alot of road in this game! After that, I\'ll be tweaking the various camps and outposts to make them feel more \'lived in\'. As for compatibility, since there is no mod load order tool yet (to my knowledge) if my mods stop working with URWLNV, make sure the date on my mods is after the date of URWLNV. This will ensure my changes will take precedence over the other mod.
Darker Nights - Brighter Lights is an addon for the URWLNV mod, designed to enhance nighttime darkness and light sources. With 1,072 endorsements and 26,571 downloads, it's a niche but popular tweak for players seeking more atmospheric nights. Last updated in 2010, it may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with over 1,000 endorsements, so it's a trusted tweak.
- Downloads are solid (26k+), showing real demand for darker nights.
- Simple addon concept—if you use URWLNV, this is a quick install.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010—likely incompatible with modern game versions.
- Requires URWLNV, so it's useless without that base mod.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who already use URWLNV and want more dramatic night lighting. If you're not using URWLNV, skip this—it's a dependency-heavy addon. Also, if you're on a current game version, this might break your game due to age.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure URWLNV is installed and working before adding this mod.
- Check if your game version is compatible—this mod is from 2010, so you may need compatibility patches.
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager to handle load order and avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- nightlith
- Version
- 1.10
- Downloads
- 26,571
- Endorsements
- 1,072
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/25/2010
- Updated
- 10/29/2010
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