NPC Project - 188 Trading Post
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #27 of 31 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Other NPC Project MODs: 188 Trading Post Aerotech Office Park Bitter Springs Freeside (Contains the latest \'NPC Project.esm\') This MOD intends to give the 188 Trading Post its NPCs back. In fact many of them were cut out or disabled from the game for no reason because they all work fine. I wanted this outpost to become not only more populated just for the purpose of being populated but also for the reason to fulfill its role as crossroads between two important roads in the Mojave Wasteland! All of those NPCs will give comments if the player speaks to them for those dialogues were already implemented to them. That is for the reason I have NOT created any new NPCs but added those who were cut. I think it\'s important to punctuate this fact. Probably this won\'t be the last \"Population Mod\" I release but I\'m thinking about revising other major and minor locations in the Wasteland that could stand some additions. Here\'s the list of what was changed basically: - 1 Water Brahmin was enabled in the back of the bar. - 2 Mercenaries were added. - 3 Destitute Travellers were added. - 3 Hopeful Travelers were added. - 5 NCR Troopers are located around the NCR camp plus 1 sitting at the bar. - 4 Gun Runners Guards are located around Alexander, they\'ll perform their duty depending on which time of day it is < Two will guard at night, two at daytime > - Gun Runners Guards are wearing Reinforced Leather Armors now and carrying Hunting Rifles. - Face adjustmens were accomplished to nearly every NPC at the 188 Trading Post, old and new ones. - 2 car wreckages were added (compatible with Rusty Highways). - The Arms Merchant is wearing a unique military field jacket plus helmet from BeZen\'s 100 Outfits ReColor. - Alexander is wearing a unique Gun Runners Business Suit from xporc\'s FOOK. - Either will all of them Gun Runners wear Combat Gloves which increase the Small Guns Skill by 2 per glove. < To obtain Alexander\'s suit and those Combat Gloves you don\'t have to kill him but there\'s an average-locked Gun Runners Briefcase in their camp that will contain those items > - Isaac from the Gun Runners is wearing the Gun Runners Business Suit either (not so unique anymore) instead of his typical mercenary suit. He also wears a Baseball Cap now instead of his Roving Trader Hat and the Combat Gloves. - A Gun Runners Sign was added on the car wreckages behind Alexander plus the Gun Runners Camp is fully illuminated now. - There\'s also a Peace graffiti on the wall next to the Gun Runners camp. - Clutter was added inside the bar and on the tables around the bar plus some clutter additions on a table in the NCR camp. - A sandbag protection was added to the NCR camp. - Other very minor tweaks. For more details please see the screenshots. I think they are the best way to get an impression of all the adjustments. This
Adds several NPCs to the 188 Trading Post in Fallout: New Vegas, filling in characters intended to be there and adding small atmospheric touches. A community favorite with over 2,200 endorsements, last updated in 2011.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,295 endorsements and over 70k downloads.
- Fills a lore-friendly gap by adding NPCs that fit the location's intended design.
- Lightweight and focused—just adds NPCs and atmosphere, no gameplay overhaul.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—may have compatibility issues with newer mods or game patches.
- Small scope—if you're looking for major content additions, this won't satisfy.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want to breathe more life into the 188 Trading Post without overhauling the game. Perfect for lore enthusiasts who appreciate subtle, immersive additions. Skip if you want quests or major gameplay changes—this is purely atmospheric.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check if you're using any mods that alter the 188 Trading Post area to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of your load order and easily disable if needed.
- If you're playing with the Tale of Two Wastelands mod, verify compatibility before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Cakepen
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 70,578
- Endorsements
- 2,295
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 6/19/2011
- Updated
- 11/14/2011
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