RAD - Radiation (is) Actually Dangerous - Overhaul

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,146 endorsements) 📥 404,211 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 3/3/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Krazzyklown · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/19/2022 📅 Created: 3/3/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗
6📦 RAD - Radiation (is) Actually Dangerous Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #81 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod is a complete overhaul and replacement of Radiation (is) Actually Dangerous. It includes patches for many other UI mods and fixes the gameplay and visual bugs and of the original mod as well as bringing the manner and application of the AP debuffs in line with Fallout 4's Survival mode.

This mod will cause radiation to damage your health until it is removed and provides a UI element to show this, like in Fallout 4.

Every 10 rads reduces your maximum health by 1%. With hardcore mode enabled, your primary needs will reduce your AP as well. For each level of dehydration, starvation or sleep deprivation an AP reduction is applied, scaling with severity. The weight of dehydration debuffs is double that of sleep and starvation. If all needs are critical, the debuffs add up to 100%. The mod should account for all permanent and temporary changes to max HP and AP.

The default debuffs for radiation sickness, dehydration, sleep deprivation and starvation still apply.

Supported Mods

  • []JSawyer (Ultimate and regular, as an MCM option)

    []Vanilla UI Plus (Automatically detected)

    []Darnified UI (Automatically detected)

    []The HUD Editor (Automatically detected)

    []Cell-HUD (MCM option)

    []HUD Like Fallout 4 (MCM option)

    []oHUD (Automatically detected)

Not all these mods work in combination with each other.

Warning: While in my testing I was able to enable and disable the mod as well as all of its options many, many times without causing any issues with my save file, I do not guarantee that this will be safe with YOUR save. We all have different mod loadouts and they may interact differently with each other. Do your due diligence and put down a hard save to revert back to before you apply the mod just in case something goes awry.  At this point I have flipped this off and on and tested the settings so much, I can say with certainty it will have no effect on your save.

Installation:

1. Install the following prerequisites:

  • []NVSE

    []JIP LN NVSE Plugin

    2. Install RAD overhaul via mod manager or manually. Installing the original RAD mod is not necessary. This is a stand-alone version.

    3. Adjust MCM Options. See below for more info.

    Load order tip: I would keep this mod above any item that affects the consumption of AP, such as B42's Melee Bash or Just Vanilla Sprint. This seems to help prevent blank ticks for some reason.

    MCM Options:

    -Hardcore

    Enables AP debuffs based on your sleep deprivation, hunger and thirst.

    The first debuff begins at 200 need level, and increases every subsequent addition of 200 after. Ie, debuffs apply at 200, 400, 600 and 800. At 1000, the game kills you.

    -JSawyer Incre

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

RAD - Radiation (is) Actually Dangerous - Overhaul is a comprehensive rework of xax34hah's RAD mod, focusing on UI and script improvements. It includes rebalancing, bugfixes, and compatibility patches, making radiation a more significant threat. With 2,146 endorsements and 404,211 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more dangerous wasteland.

✨ Key Features

Complete UI overhaul for the RAD mod
Major script changes including rebalancing and bugfixes
Compatibility patches included
Based on xax34hah's original RAD mod

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 2,146 endorsements and over 400k downloads
  • Tackles the original mod's issues with a full script rewrite and bugfixes
  • UI overhaul makes radiation effects clearer and easier to manage

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in March 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
  • Requires the original RAD mod as a base, so you need to install that first
  • Overhaul changes balance significantly, which might not suit players who prefer the original's tuning
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want radiation to be a real threat and appreciate a polished, bug-fixed experience. If you're tired of radiation being a minor annoyance and want a more hardcore survival feel, this is for you. Skip if you prefer the original RAD mod's balance or don't want to deal with an extra dependency.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the original RAD mod installed first, as this is an overhaul of it.
  • Check the mod's compatibility patches for other mods you use, especially those that affect radiation or health.
  • Since the mod was last updated in 2022, verify it works with your current game version and other mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Krazzyklown
Version
2.0
Downloads
404,211
Endorsements
2,146
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
3/3/2021
Updated
3/19/2022

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