HUD Caps for FNV
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 98 User Interfaces mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds a bottlecaps counter on the HUD inspired by the F04 mod of the same name (which is itself inspired by a F76 feature).
INCLUDED IN MAIN AND PAUSE MENUS OVERHAUL
HOW TO CONFIGURE THE MOD:
To configure the mod you can directly edit the settings in HUD Caps.ini (the file is generated after launching the game, if you use MO2 it will be in the overwrite folder) or while in game, open the console and type the followings:
SetUIFloatAlt "HUDMainMenu/HUDC/_config" 1 - This will make the caps counter always visible on the HUD so you can configure it more easily. If bHUDCapsAlwaysVisible is enabled you can skip this part.
HUDCMainQUEST. HUDCapsPlaySound = Your Value - 0= Disabled, 1= Enabled. Plays caps sound when animation start.
HUDCMainQUEST. HUDCapsAlwaysVisible = Your Value - 0= Disabled, 1= Enabled. Makes the counter always visible on the HUD.
SetUIFloatAlt "HUDMainMenu/_HUDCapsColorizedIcon" YourValue - 0= Colorized Icon, 1= Icon that match HUD color.
HUDCMainQUEST. HUDCapsRotateIcon = Your Value - 0= Disabled, 1= Enabled. Adds a rotating animation for the icon.
HUDCMainQUEST. HUDCapsRotateSpeed = Your Value - Sets the icon's rotation speed.
SetUIFloatAlt "HUDMainMenu/_HUDCapsFont" YourValue - 21= Brush, 22= Futura. Changes the counter's font.
SetUIFloatAlt "HUDMainMenu/_HUDCapsXPos" YourValue - Changes the X position of the caps counter.
SetUIFloatAlt "HUDMainMenu/_HUDCapsYPos" YourValue - Changes the Y position of the caps counter.
SetUIFloatAlt "HUDMainMenu/_HUDCapsScale" YourValue - Changes the scale of the caps counter.
Once you're satisfied type:
HUDCMainQUEST. ReloadSettings = 1 - Your INI file will be updated with the new settings.
lStewieAl's Tweaks and Engine Fixes version
HUD Caps for FNV adds a bottlecaps counter to the HUD, inspired by a Fallout 4 mod and a Fallout 76 feature. It's a simple UI enhancement for Fallout: New Vegas players who want to track their caps at a glance. With 858 endorsements and 33,808 downloads, it's a well-received utility mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 858 endorsements and over 33k downloads
- Clean, unobtrusive HUD addition that saves you from constant Pip-Boy checks
- Lightweight and focused—does one thing and does it well
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—might not be compatible with the latest game patches or mod setups
- Purely cosmetic UI change—no gameplay or balance alterations
For Fallout: New Vegas players who like keeping their HUD informative without clutter. If you're tired of opening your Pip-Boy to check your cap count, this is a handy quality-of-life tweak. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely a UI convenience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the 4GB Patcher or NVSE if you're using mods that require them, but this mod likely works standalone.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install it through there to keep your load order clean.
- Check the mod's forum or comments section for any reported compatibility issues with other HUD mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Nehred
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Downloads
- 33,808
- Endorsements
- 858
- Category
- User Interfaces
- Created
- 5/26/2022
- Updated
- 9/9/2022
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