Faction Map Icon Overhaul

⭐ ⭐ (687 endorsements) 📥 22,058 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 4/28/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By TheKraken · User Interfaces

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/11/2021 📅 Created: 4/28/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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 ↗
6📦 Johnny Guitar NVSE Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #61 of 98 User Interfaces mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Why?

I wanted map icons to show what faction owned the place instead of something useless.

Special Thanks

Hman 101 for rescripting the mod in smarter way.

Requirements

Johnny Guitar NVSE This mod requires the SetCustomMapMarkerIcon function to work.

JIP LN NVSE Plugin

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Faction Map Icon Overhaul replaces map icons for several locations with faction-appropriate ones, using Johnny Guitar NVSE to avoid affecting other icons. A popular UI mod with 687 endorsements and 22,058 downloads, last updated in June 2021.

✨ Key Features

Replaces map icons for several locations with faction-appropriate icons
Uses Johnny Guitar NVSE to ensure no other map icons are affected

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 687 endorsements and over 22k downloads
  • Targeted change: only faction-related icons are altered, keeping the rest of the map clean
  • Built on Johnny Guitar NVSE, a reliable framework for UI mods

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches or NVSE versions
  • Requires Johnny Guitar NVSE, an extra dependency you'll need to install separately
  • Only affects a handful of locations, so if you wanted a full map icon overhaul, this might not be enough
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want clearer faction representation on the map without a complete UI overhaul. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive map icon replacement or don't want to deal with NVSE dependencies.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have NVSE and Johnny Guitar NVSE installed first, as this mod depends on them.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle installation and load order automatically.
  • Check the mod's forum posts for any compatibility notes with other UI mods before adding it to your load order.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
TheKraken
Version
1.1
Downloads
22,058
Endorsements
687
Category
User Interfaces
Created
4/28/2021
Updated
6/11/2021

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