LOC - Lootable Old Cars
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #267 of 435 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I liked mod for Fallout 3 which allowed you to loot cars to get their contents, so the original idea belongs to Spligitmoose. I replaced static and exploding cars with containers which contain materials you normally find in toolboxes, because I thought that such a cool crafting system wasn\'t accompanied by a good scavenging system: in vanilla your \"scavenging\" was in most cases \"stealing\", so an honest prospector had no chance to experience the crafter\'s life. Now you can get materials from Wasteland. So pack your bags and start scavenging! Files: USE ONLY ONE OF THEM LOC_1_1 : \"Lootable Old Cars\" - cars do not explode. LOC_1_1_OE: \"Lootable Old Cars: Original Explosions\" - non-burnt cars explode as in vanilla. LOC_1_1_AE: \"Lootable Old Cars: All Cars\' Explosions\" - all cars explode, even burnt ones... You cannot explode the same car twice though. Installation 1) Unpack the .esp file in your /data/ folder within the game directory. 2) Launch FalloutNVLauncher.exe. 3) Open DATA FILES link. 4) Check a little checkbox next to your .esp file. NOTE!: Do not enable it for a savegame where you stand in a location with cars! Enable this mod after you saved in some interior location, i.e. some shop, cave or a house.
Adds the ability to loot wrecked cars for crafting materials in Fallout: New Vegas, with three optional versions that control whether cars explode. A simple gameplay tweak with 331 endorsements, last updated in 2011.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds a new way to gather crafting materials from the wasteland.
- Customizable explosion behavior to suit your playstyle.
- Decent community support with 331 endorsements.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011, so may have compatibility issues with modern load orders.
- Limited to cars only, so it's a niche addition.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a bit more utility from the wrecked cars scattered around the Mojave. If you're tired of cars being useless and want a small crafting boost, this is for you. Skip if you want major gameplay overhauls—this is a simple tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the version that matches your preference for car explosions—if you hate random explosions, pick 'no cars explode'.
- Since it's an older mod, use a mod manager like FOMM or Vortex to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check if you have any other mods that alter car behavior to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Deon_ac
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 7,202
- Endorsements
- 331
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/25/2010
- Updated
- 1/18/2011
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