S6S Big Guns Implementation
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #212 of 435 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
As much as I respect MildlyFootwear\Miguick's Big Guns framework mods, I don't like they only put weapons into vanilla style 0/25/50/75/100 tiers, and how the sections that did so was buried in a script where I couldn't really find it to change it. As logistically and compatibly inconvenient as it'll be, I'm just going to do it with good ol' formlists and setting things to use the JIP restored Big Guns skill directly by script.
However, to alleviate the "I want that gun at a different skill level" complaint that I had for y'all, each weapon will allow you to set it's big guns skill level in the ini.
Additionally, each weapon will be selectable optionally, which is crucial, considering that I added the option for a much broader range of vanilla weapons than any other big guns mod.
Every weapon is selectable separately. You can set your preferred skill level by changing each ini option to anything above zero.
Open the customization spoiler below to see which weapons have options.
Automatic, esp-requirement free TTW 3. 3 compatibility.
Customization:
;each setting sets it's weapon to the value it's set to if greater than 0
;set to 0 to not affect a certain weapon
;GRA variants are automatically covered
;settings which I left at 0 are not recommended by my preferred balance
sMinigun=95
sGatlingLaser=75
sHeavyIncinerator=65
sMissileLauncher=50
s127Pistol=35
s44Magnum=0
;covers Raul's magnum as well
sMysteriousMagnum=0
sCaravanShotgun=10
;intended for use with a mod that makes it fire both barrels at once, like my Scripted Weapon Tweaks/DC Arsenal
;cass' shotgun isn't covered, as she doesn't have the same Big Guns skill as Guns, so it would directly affect her damage
sGaussRifle=50
sGaussRifleUnique=60
sGrenadeMachinegun=80
sGrenadeMachinegunUnique=85
sHuntingRevolver=40
sIncinerator=40
sMinigunUnique=100
sMissileLauncherUnique=65
sMultiPlasRifle=45
sPlasmaCaster=75
sPlasmaDefender=0
;Arcade's defender is covered
;recommended for use with a mod which makes it fully automatic
sPlasmaRifleUnique=45
sRangerSequoia=50
sRiotShotgun=65
sTeslaBeaton=95
sSawedOffShotgun=20
;intended for use with a mod that makes it fire both barrels at once, like my Scripted Weapon
S6S Big Guns Implementation is an alternative Big Guns skill mod for Fallout: New Vegas, using JIP's restoration of the skill. It offers optional, configurable weapon skill changes via an ini file, requiring extensive patching for full functionality.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Configurable ini lets you tailor weapon skill changes to your playstyle
- Uses JIP's restoration, a solid foundation for skill-based modding
- Solid community traction with 246 endorsements and nearly 8k downloads
⚠️ Cons
- Requires extensive patching, which can be a time sink for setup
- Last updated in 2023, so may need compatibility checks with newer mods
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a more customizable Big Guns skill system and are comfortable with ini tweaking and manual patching. Skip if you prefer plug-and-play mods or don't want to invest time in setup.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have JIP LN NVSE installed, as this mod relies on it for the skill restoration.
- Open the ini file to adjust which weapons use the Big Guns skill—you can enable or disable changes per weapon.
- Expect to patch other mods that alter weapons to ensure compatibility with this Big Guns implementation.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- S6S
- Version
- 5
- Downloads
- 7,987
- Endorsements
- 246
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 11/8/2021
- Updated
- 9/10/2023
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