Hackpicking Choice (ESPless)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #350 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hackpicking Choice (ESPless)
WHAT:
Enables the option to lockpick locks and hack terminals even when you already possess their keys or passwords. Choose between using your skills or taking the easy way out!
Should be fine with TTW and the likes but caveat: I don't know how it'll work with mods that add lockpicking tools or forced entry type ideas. It probably won't, sorry. I could potentially be convinced to add if a mod is popular enough.
WHY:
Because choice and XP. That's it. Now you have an extra decision to make.
Features:
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[] Locked Doors & Containers: Choose between using your key or lockpicking when you have both options
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] Terminals: Choose between using the password or hacking when you have the password note - ESPless Implementation: No ESP dependency, and should work with all modded door, locks and containers
Compatibility:
This mod is ESPless and should be compatible with most other mods. It only affects the activation behavior of locked objects when you have the appropriate key/password.
Credits & Inspiration:
This mod was inspired by and recreates the functionality of Choose Lockpick Or Use Key by Asterra as an ESPless alternative, obviously I added in Hacking too.
Technical Details:
Uses ShowOff:OnPreActivate event handler to intercept activation of locked objects (containers, doors, terminals) and provide choice menus when the player has both skill-based and item-based solutions available.
Hackpicking Choice (ESPless) is a gameplay mod that lets you hack terminals or pick locks when you already own the password or key, giving you the choice and earning XP. It's a small but popular mod with 45 endorsements and nearly 100k downloads, last updated in November 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny mod with a big following (96k downloads) — clearly fills a niche.
- ESPless means no plugin slot, so it's lightweight and less likely to conflict.
- Gives you the freedom to earn XP instead of auto-unlocking, which is great for leveling.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 45 endorsements — a small fraction of downloaders actually endorsed, so community feedback is limited.
- Last updated in November 2025 — check if it's compatible with your current game version, especially after updates.
For Fallout 4 players who hate missing out on XP from terminals and locks they've already unlocked. Also for roleplayers who want the option to still hack for immersion. Skip if you prefer pure convenience mods that auto-unlock without prompts.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESPless, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager — no load order worries.
- Test it on a terminal you have the password for to see how the choice prompt works.
- If you're using other gameplay overhaul mods, check for conflicts with XP gain systems.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Into the Rough
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 96,602
- Endorsements
- 45
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 11/14/2025
- Updated
- 11/14/2025
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