Nuka Cola and Sunset Sarsaparilla Restore Thirst
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 🏆 #14 of 14 Items - Food/Drinks/Chems/etc mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is just my first mod I was experimenting around in the G. E. C. K trying to learn how to mod when I remembered how Nuka Cola made you thirsty. So I decided to fix this because it always annoyed me how I get thirsty from drinking soda. I discovered one bug recently I explain it down below, but let me know if you find any other problems. - The only problem I discovered is if you uninstall it it goes to an effect of +30, sorry but I\'m currently unsure of how to fix it so if anyone knows how let me know and I\'ll get working on it. (If you go one a save before you installed this or a new game without this installed you wont have this problem. To install just place the .esp in your New Vegas data folder. (In case you are wondering it only ads 2 rads instead of 3 because of my character\'s RAD resistance) I also added a file for Sunset Sarsaparilla as well as a separate file, an effect of -25 H2O Now supports Iced Nuka Cola instead of a bonus of -15 H2O it now supplies -25 H2O
This mod tweaks Nuka Cola and Sunset Sarsaparilla in Fallout: New Vegas to restore thirst instead of increasing dehydration in hardcore mode. Nuka Cola now gives -15 dehydration instead of +10, and a patch for Sunset Sarsaparilla is included. Simple and effective for survival players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fixes a frustrating mechanic for hardcore players (343 endorsements)
- Simple drop-in mod—no load order headaches
- Includes a patch for Sunset Sarsaparilla, so you get both drinks covered
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—might have compatibility issues with newer mods or game patches
- Only affects hardcore mode; if you play normal mode, this does nothing
- No detailed instructions or screenshots, so you're on your own for installation
For Fallout: New Vegas hardcore mode players who want Nuka Cola to actually hydrate you instead of dehydrating you. If you're tired of drinks making survival harder, this is a must-have. Skip if you play on normal mode or want more comprehensive drink overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to enable hardcore mode in the game settings for the effect to apply.
- If you use a mod manager, just drag and drop the files; otherwise, place them in your Data folder.
- Check your load order—this mod should be loaded after any mods that alter Nuka Cola or Sunset Sarsaparilla.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Tallas75
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 15,831
- Endorsements
- 343
- Category
- Items - Food/Drinks/Chems/etc
- Created
- 9/5/2013
- Updated
- 9/6/2013
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