Tales from the Burning Sands Complete All Three Chapters
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #45 of 73 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Tales from the Burning Sands Chapter 1: The Chef Chapter 2: The Botanist Chapter 3: The Architect
1. 31b now available Compatibility Mods updated December. 22. 2013
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- What does this mod do?
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Tales from the Burning Sands is a lore-friendly, serialized adventure mod which will evolve through chapters. Each chapter will introduce a new character, story line, and/or location. The first chapter, The Chef, features an individual who needs your help for a variety of unusual tasks. To view the request, visit the Prospector Saloon in Goodsprings; there's a new Help Wanted terminal there that may have some useful information.
As with my Fallout 3 mods, Tales from the Burning Sands will be heavy on notes, characters, stories, and puzzles, and light on combat.
I rarely use waypoint/quest markers in my mods; you'll need to ponder over the notes/journals you've found if you get stuck. This is a personal preference, as a nice respite from the constant hand-holding of most 'vanilla' quests. The comments thread is a good place to seek help, and I'm more than happy to help (as are other friendly forum goers) with a hint/nudge in the right direction.
All chapters are included in the primary download file. You'll be introduced to Chapter one to start with, and new chapters will become available after you've worked your way through a previous chapter. New chapters are started by visiting the Help Wanted terminal in the Goodsprings saloon.
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- Installation
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Extract the contents of the zip file into your Fallout New Vegas Data Folder and be sure to place a check mark next to the Tales from the Burning Sands.esm
Tales from the Burning Sands Complete All Three Chapters is a quest mod for Fallout: New Vegas by Puce Moose, bringing characters from the Capitol Wasteland to the Mojave. With over 5,000 endorsements and 136,000 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players seeking new adventures. Last updated in 2015, it remains a popular choice for quest enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 5,158 endorsements and 136k downloads.
- All three chapters bundled together—no hunting for separate downloads.
- Brings a fresh crossover flavor to New Vegas with Capitol Wasteland characters.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—may have compatibility issues with newer game versions or mods.
- Requires the base game and possibly other mods, but dependencies aren't listed.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who love quest mods and want a crossover experience with characters from Fallout 3. If you're a completionist looking for a well-regarded quest pack, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly content that stays strictly within the Mojave.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2015, check if you're using any mods that alter the same areas or NPCs to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of the files and easily disable if needed.
- Make sure your game is fully updated and consider using the 4GB patcher for stability with larger mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Puce Moose
- Version
- 1.31b
- Downloads
- 136,937
- Endorsements
- 5,158
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 11/12/2010
- Updated
- 2/1/2015
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