Manual Reload and Ammo Memory
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #78 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Stops the player automatically reloading when the clip is emptied, and remember ammo types and counts for all player weapons.
Manual Reload Features
- prevent weapons reloading automatically when reaching 0 ammo
- stop the firing animation when the clip is emptied
- configurable threshold clip size for automatic reloading (optionally only affecting automatic weapons)
- play the 'click' sound when clip is emptied for automatic weapons
- option to reload when trying to fire with an empty clip
Ammo Memory Features
Remember ammo type and count (optional) for all player weapons.
Note that data is stored in the vanilla save, and is removed if loading without the tweak active, or if the weapons are deleted/unloaded.
Installation
Use Mod Organizer 2/Nexus Mod Manager/FOMM, or manually extract the .zip file into your Fallout New Vegas 'Data' folder and install lStewieAl's Tweaks.
Enable 'bManualReload' and 'bRememberWeaponAmmos' in the Pause->Settings->Tweaks menu.
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Uninstallation
Disable 'bManualReload' and 'bRememberWeaponAmmos' in the Pause->Settings->Tweaks menu.
See lStewieAl's Tweaks' code.
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Manual Reload and Ammo Memory stops automatic reloading when a weapon's clip is emptied and remembers ammo types and counts for all player weapons. A popular gameplay tweak with 2,442 endorsements, last updated in August 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,442 endorsements and over 414k downloads.
- Gives you full control over reload timing, perfect for tactical play.
- No more losing track of ammo—your weapon remembers what you had.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2023—might not work with the latest game patches.
- Requires you to manually reload, which can be a downside in frantic fights.
For players who want more control over reloads and hate auto-reload interrupting their flow. Also great for those who juggle multiple weapon types and want ammo persistence. Skip if you prefer the game's default convenience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version, as it hasn't been updated since 2023.
- If you use a mod manager, install it through that for easy uninstallation.
- Test in a safe area to get used to manual reloading before jumping into combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- lStewieAl - karxt
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 414,891
- Endorsements
- 2,442
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/30/2018
- Updated
- 8/27/2023
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