JIP NVSE Perk and Challenge Tweaks
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #184 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
First off, thanks to LolzMan1325 for his mod JIP NVSE Sawed-Offs for Cowboy, which I did modify code from.
This mod adds a few weapons and enemies to some perk and challenge formlists, which I felt other mods overlooked or ignored. This mod can be used on its own, but is intended to be used with other mods that fix and/or expand formlists, such as YUP, WMIM, and JSawyer Ultimate, all of which I highly recommend. It's all scripted, so it is compatible with all mods that modify these formlists.
The changes are as follows:
NEW in v2. 0!
Condensed all the changes into one script to reduce overhead. Also added a few new perk/trait tweaks:
Fight the Power!
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[]Elijah's Robes
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]Armor of the 87th Tribe[]Scorched Sierra power armor
The perk works by checking if an NPC is wearing the faction armor of the Legion, NCR, and BoS. Elijah's Robes was overlooked by YUP, and I thought that the Lonesome Road mini-bosses fell under the Legion/NCR member umbrella, so I elected to add those armors too.
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[]Boogeyman's Hood (JSUE only)
[]Psycho-Tic Helmet
[]Wastehound Helmet
[]The Devil's Pigtails
All of these helmets have goggles on them, which YUP covered with the Four Eyes trait (and even updated the Boogeyman's Hood). I added the Four Eyes effect to those helmets, and included the JSawyer Ultimate Edition bonuses if the player has that installed. Note that the Boogeyman's Hood and The Devil's Pigtails don't normally appear in game (as they're leftover FO3 content), but this is compatible with any mod that restores them.
Old World Gourmet
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[]Bubblegum
[]Cram
[]Gum Drops
- Irradiated CramNOTE: I had to do hard edits for these changes, so if you have any mods (other than YUP, which this mod should load after) that edit these consumables, you should do some conflict resolution.
It seems like these items fall under the "junk food" category of Old World Gourmet, especially since Pork 'n' Beans is considered "junk food."
NEW in v1. 1!
I cleaned up the script routines so that they can be added mid-save. Thanks to Demorome and Anro with that, and the new perk addition!
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[]Bubblegum
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[]Boogeyman's Hood (JSUE only)
A compact gameplay tweak mod for Fallout: New Vegas that adjusts perk and challenge formlists, specifically Animal Friend, Fight the Power, and Old World Gourmet. Requires JIP NVSE. With 596 endorsements and 26,892 downloads, it's a niche but trusted utility for players wanting small balance adjustments.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 596 endorsements and over 26k downloads.
- Targeted tweaks for three specific perks/challenges—no bloat.
- Uses JIP NVSE, a well-known and stable library for FNV modding.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—may have compatibility issues with newer mods or game updates.
- Requires JIP NVSE, so you'll need to install that dependency first.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want small balance adjustments to specific perks and challenges without overhauling the whole game. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who uses Animal Friend, Fight the Power, or Old World Gourmet, this mod fine-tunes them. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes—this is a niche tweak mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have JIP NVSE installed and activated in your mod manager before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting other perk mods.
- Check the mod's load order—place it after other perk overhaul mods to ensure your tweaks apply.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- marioman42
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 26,892
- Endorsements
- 596
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 9/27/2020
- Updated
- 11/30/2020
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