JIP LN NVSE Plugin
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 57 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is an extension to the New Vegas Script Extender (NVSE). It adds 900+ new functions, which can be used in GECK scripting and (in some cases) as conditions.
As of v40. 00, this plugin also includes all the functions from the (now defunct) Lutana NVSE Plugin, made by the venerable LuthienAnarion.
For a full list and documentation of the new functions, please visit this page.
Additionally, this mod includes numerous engine bug fixes/tweaks, and restores several broken game features.
Optional game patches (toggle-able via ..\Data\NVSE\Plugins\jip_nvse.ini):
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[]bIgnoreDTDRFix - Fixes the Ignore DT/DR effect (mostly found in some melee/unarmed weapons), which is completely broken in the game. In addition, modifies the game's damage-reduction calculation, such that DT is subtracted BEFORE DR is applied.
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[]bEnableBigGunsSkill - Restores Big Guns as a fully-functional, playable skill.
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[]bGameDaysPassedFix - Fixes an engine bug where the 'GameDaysPassed' and 'GameHour' global timers would "freeze" and stop increasing in game real-time (they would only increase when sleeping, waiting or fast traveling). This issue directly affected hardcore needs build-up, which would also freeze in game real-time.
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[*]bNoFailedScriptLocks - Fixes an engine behavior where
JIP LN NVSE Plugin is a core utility mod for Fallout: New Vegas, extending NVSE with over 1000 new functions for GECK scripting and conditions, plus numerous engine bug fixes and tweaks. Essential for modders and players using script-heavy mods, with massive community support (133,155 endorsements, 9.6M downloads).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust: 133k endorsements and 9.6M downloads — this is the backbone of the FNV modding scene.
- Adds over 1000 functions, giving modders insane flexibility for scripting and conditions.
- Engine bug fixes and tweaks baked in — improves stability for everyone, not just mod authors.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires NVSE, so you need to install that first — extra step for newbies.
- No detailed documentation in the description — you'll need to dig into forums or the GECK wiki for function references.
- Last updated in May 2024 — might not be fully compatible with the latest game patches or other mods, though it's still widely used.
For Fallout: New Vegas modders and players who use script-heavy mods — this is a must-have. If you're a casual player who just wants a few simple mods, you might not need it directly, but many popular mods depend on it. Skip if you're not interested in modding or don't use mods that require NVSE.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have NVSE installed first — JIP LN won't work without it. Follow a guide if you're new.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install this — it'll handle load order and conflicts.
- If you're a mod author, check the GECK wiki or forums for a list of the new functions — the description doesn't list them all.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- jazzisparis and LuthienAnarion
- Version
- 57.30
- Downloads
- 9,630,505
- Endorsements
- 133,155
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 2/25/2015
- Updated
- 5/25/2024
🔗 Required By 3 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for New Vegas →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for New Vegas commands, item IDs, and more.
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