Simple Character Expansions

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,765 endorsements) 📥 624,715 downloads 📌 v1.8 📅 6/16/2024
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By Machienzo - SupaSTO · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/17/2026 📅 Created: 6/16/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #27 of 131 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

NVCE Trimmed for easy integration!

Machienzo's original New Vegas Character Expansions features an awesome rework of an incredible amount of NPCs in New Vegas. The aim of this simplified version is to maximize compatibility while keeping the most important changes that this awesome piece of work brings to the table.

This mod is now included in the Viva New Vegas guide! Thank you for your continued support everyone!

Features

  • []170+ changes to various NPCs down from the 2000+ changes of the original[/]

    []Decompressed records & BSAs for optimal performances[/]

    []Removal of gameplay/balance changes [/]

    []Included patches for: YUP, Goodies, Vulpes Companion & Joshua Companion [/]

    []Facegen with MorningSpice's EGT files for fixed tints[/]

    Compatibility

    Qolore7 has created a scripted version of this mod that doesn't edit the base records of the affected NPCs. Chech it out here.

    This will be incompatible with any mod that edits NPC records already edited by this mod and will require patching. A YUP patch is provided and as mentioned before, it is already compatible with the Viva New Vegas guide.

    YUP: Patch in FOMOD

    Goodies: Patch in FOMOD

    Tale of Two Wastelands: There is an optional file that must be used for TTW with YUPTTW fixes forwarded by DevvEloper

    Vulpes Inculta - Fully-Voiced Legion Companion: Patch provided in optional files

    Joshua Graham - Fully-Voiced Companion: Patch provided in Optional files

    Requirements

    A copy of Fallout New Vegas and its DLCs

    TTW for the TTW version

    Credits & Thanks

    • []I would like to give infinite thanks to Machienzo for the titanic work he produced for NVCE, I hope that this small upload can honor it and be enjoyed[/]

      []mastahbossu for his revision of NVCE which i used for many years and that inspired this upload[/]

      []MorningSpice for the awesome Fixed Facegen Tints[/]

      []Rocketlombax for the goated Authentic Burned Man[/]

      []My bro Ungeziefi for his amazing help and support, and for updating the mod as well![/]

      []DevvEloper for making the TTW plugin[/]

      []Qolore7 for providing the YUPDate version and allowing me to steal his Goodies Patch[/]

      []TheFourthHorse for his burn scars used on Pretty Sarah and potatohedgehog97 for giving me precious info on this[/]

      []Ungeziefi for the 1. 8 update[/]

      I'd like to add that I of course received permiss

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Simple Character Expansions is a streamlined version of Machienzo's NVCE, overhauling the faces of over 170 NPCs in Fallout: New Vegas. It's a popular visual mod with 2,765 endorsements and over 624,000 downloads, last updated in July 2026.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls the faces of 170+ NPCs
Simplified version of Machienzo's NVCE
High community trust with 2,765 endorsements

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (624k+) shows it's a go-to for face overhauls
  • Endorsement ratio is solid — 2.7k people vouched for it
  • Being a simplified version means less bloat than full NVCE

⚠️ Cons

  • Only covers faces — no body or texture changes
  • May conflict with other NPC overhaul mods if not patched
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want better-looking NPC faces without the complexity of a full overhaul. If you're after a quick visual upgrade that keeps things simple, this is for you. Skip if you want body meshes or gameplay changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or FOMM to avoid overwriting other mods
  • Load this mod after other NPC overhauls to ensure its faces take priority
  • Check the mod's comments for compatibility patches if you use other visual mods

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Machienzo - SupaSTO
Version
1.8
Downloads
624,715
Endorsements
2,765
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
6/16/2024
Updated
7/17/2026

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