Dead Money Annoyance Reducer
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #309 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
UPDATED Feb. 27, 2016 (Version: 1. 1) -several more map markers added to facilitate fast travel -hostile holograms can now be stunned with a blast from the Holorifle -the global atmospheric damage taken is now based on your max health (just like the placed toxic cloud objects) instead of being a fixed number (damage is still quite low) -the unclean living perk's effectiveness reduced from 1/2 damage reduction to 1/3 -placed a stealth boy in the vault in sinclair's duffle bag -the turret generator in the vault can now be shot or blown up -some speakers that were permanently non-functioning were removed, since they served no purpose except to confuse the player -'police chief's terminal' lock level has been set to average instead of hard, and the contraband door set to hard instead of 'requires key' -kitchen gas explosion damage raised from 255 to 300 -adjusted chatter timers for Dog in the casino kitchen/starlet holograms in the casino suites from 30 second intervals to 20 & 60 -holograms' attacks now do 1/4 less damage and crit half as often -made a few tweaks to the ending vault sequence to make it harder again; it was far, far too easy to escape with all the gold
============ Description ============ This mod basically does what it sounds like it does. It was initially meant for my own personal use--to make Dead Money a smoother ride, without completely removing the things that make it unique and interesting gameplay-wise. But as I gradually added more and more features, I decided it could be worthwhile to release it to the public. I am aware that there are other mods that do some similar things, but most of them are too cheat-like for my tastes (like completely removing the toxic damage and/or collar detonation mechanics) and this improves some things that no other mod seems to, as well.
========= Features ========= +++Toxic Atmosphere Changes+++ - (NOTE: Does not apply for the "alt" plugins) All placed toxic cloud objects/triggers have been disabled, and substituted with the global weak, intermittent health-drain that formerly only occurred in Hardcore mode (outdoors only; indoors you won't have to worry about it). It deals or damage every 30 seconds in Normal or Hardcore mode, respectively. - The atmospheric damage (along with the placed clouds' damage if using an "alt" plugin) is reduced by 1/3 when Dean Domino gives you the Unclean Living perk, and the perk will no longer be removed when he stops being your follower (i.e. you will have it permanently). - The atmosphere will now stop damaging you if you drop below 50 health, as opposed to 10 in the original game.
+++Timer Changes+++ - The bomb collar's countdown timer has been doubled to 20 seconds. If Christine is your follower
Dead Money Annoyance Reducer is a gameplay tweak mod for Fallout: New Vegas that smooths out the frustrating parts of the Dead Money DLC while preserving its unique atmosphere and challenges. It's for players who want a less tedious experience without losing the DLC's identity. With 359 endorsements and over 116k downloads, it's a well-received quality-of-life mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 359 endorsements and over 116k downloads—clearly a lot of players found it useful.
- Targets the annoying parts without gutting the DLC's identity, so you still get the full Dead Money experience.
- Lightweight and focused—doesn't overhaul everything, just smooths the rough edges.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—might have compatibility issues with newer mod setups or game patches.
- Only 359 endorsements compared to downloads suggests some players didn't find it essential or had issues.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who love Dead Money's story and atmosphere but hate the frustrating mechanics like the radio static, speakers, or the collar. If you want a less punishing playthrough without modding the DLC into something unrecognizable, this is for you. Skip if you're fine with the original difficulty or want a complete overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2016, make sure your load order is stable and consider using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid conflicts.
- Test the mod early in Dead Money to see if the changes suit your taste—if not, you can remove it without breaking your save.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any user-reported compatibility notes with other Dead Money mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Grond1911
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 116,555
- Endorsements
- 359
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 2/7/2016
- Updated
- 2/28/2016
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