Delayed Malcolm
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #32 of 117 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WHAT?
Malcolm Holmes will wait for you to find at least seven sunset star caps (main version) before chasing you. Rest assured, the surprise effect remains intact. Note that Tomas and Jacklyn are delayed to, since they are linked to the appearance of Malcolm Holmes and that I wanted to keep that as vanilla.
The random version is a bit different: starting from the 5th cap found, the chase has 25% chances to start each time you find a new cap.
For deeper changes, use Delayed Malcolm - AUGMENTED Edition instead.
FREE ADVICE:
I recommend you to merge this mod as soon as possible.
Delayed Malcolm is a small quest tweak for Fallout: New Vegas that makes Malcolm Holmes wait until you've collected more sunset star caps before he starts chasing you. It's a simple quality-of-life fix for players who want to explore without being rushed. With 117 endorsements and 9,648 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 117 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads.
- Solves a real annoyance for players who like to take their time.
- Tiny mod that does exactly what it says—no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—might not be compatible with the latest game patches or mod setups.
- Only affects one specific quest moment, so it's very niche.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who hate being rushed by Malcolm Holmes and want to explore the Mojave at their own pace. Skip if you're looking for major quest overhauls—this is a tiny quality-of-life tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install this mod with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- If you're using other quest mods, place Delayed Malcolm early in your load order to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments section for any user-reported compatibility notes before adding it to your game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- ToiTuCreuses
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 9,648
- Endorsements
- 117
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 12/5/2021
- Updated
- 12/5/2021
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