Irradiant Muck

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,469 endorsements) 📥 368,874 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 3/26/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By TheHermit84 · Environment

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/26/2022 📅 Created: 3/26/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #8 of 36 Environment mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Greetings, you 'orrible lot!

The Gods know I hate writing mod descriptions, but they foist them upon me regardless.

Recently, while I was mucking about with my new Tale of Two Wastelands install, I visited the Green Pastures Disposal Site. You know, as one does, taking in the sights: the blasted barren scenery, inhaling deep the foetid winds, whilst standing, devoid of all earthly cares. What a time to be alive, eh? My gaze then fixed upon, of all things, the absolute state of the muck! The sheer lack of incandescence from these atomic wellsprings left me feeling bereft.

I then recalled a little-known mod by the mod author, Visitant. It was something buried away in an optional file (aeons ago) for their Fallout 3 Eidolon ENB.

It was a simple yet stylish little mesh edit to the radioactive muck pools found in the DC and Mojave wastelands, making them glow. Sounds fascinating, right?

Unfortunately, after Visitant deleted their account, the mods were gone too, consigned to the memory hole.

Bound by radioactive lust and self-gratification, I decided to recreate the glowing muck pools. So, I gathered the necessary vanilla meshes, had a delicious meal with Mrs Hermit and smoked my pipe whilst meditating on nuclear catastrophe. I came back to my computer, made my edits and used a colour that closely matched other phosphorescent green stuff in the game. It was time well spent, of course. I then shared some screenshots with a few others, and they were intrigued. Some even liked it. Then I was coerced into releasing it for you spiteful, mucky bastards.

So, here you go. Don't say I don't do anything nice for you.

This mod is provided as-is. No further updates are planned.

Thanketh thee and enjoyeth!

Initial idea and glow map by Visitant

Screenshots by DanteFettman & clayvn

MY MODS & MODS I'VE CONTRIBUTED TO:

FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS

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Alternative Fonts for DarnUI

Amber ENB

Animated Barges

Bad Mothafucka LE

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Irradiant Muck is an environment mod for Fallout 4 that adds a radioactive glow to muck and puddles, enhancing the post-apocalyptic atmosphere. With 1,469 endorsements and 368,874 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight visual tweak for players seeking more immersive wasteland environments. Last updated in March 2022.

✨ Key Features

Adds a radioactive glow to muck and puddles in the wasteland.
Enhances the post-apocalyptic atmosphere with visual effects.
Lightweight environment mod with minimal performance impact.
Popular among the community with 1,469 endorsements.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,469 endorsements and over 368k downloads—clearly a fan favorite.
  • Simple visual upgrade that makes the wasteland feel more irradiated and immersive.
  • Lightweight mod that won't tank your FPS, perfect for adding atmosphere without the bloat.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in March 2022—might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
  • Purely cosmetic—if you're looking for gameplay changes, this isn't it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want a quick visual immersion boost without overhauling their game. If you're a screenshot enthusiast or roleplayer who loves the irradiated vibe, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you want gameplay-altering mods—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple texture mod, you can install it manually by dropping the files into your Data folder, but using a mod manager like Vortex makes it easier to uninstall.
  • If you're using other environment mods, load order usually doesn't matter for textures, but place it after major overhauls to ensure its effects show.
  • Check if the mod requires any DLC or updates—if you have the latest game version and it still works, you're good, but be ready to disable it if you see visual glitches.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
TheHermit84
Version
1.0
Downloads
368,874
Endorsements
1,469
Category
Environment
Created
3/26/2022
Updated
3/26/2022

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