The Game Was Rigged From The Start (Benny Dialogue Change)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #28 of 102 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Fixes a problem I had with the base game's way to deal with Benny. I wanted to be more petty. Do whatever you want with the mod, idc.
SIMPLE EXPLANATION
Allows you to tell Benny the game was rigged from the start. You also steal Maria and one round of ammunition. It will work even if you have 0 gun skill.
LONG EXPLANATION
-Replaces the "Actually... I'd rather kill you now." with "<Steal Maria> The truth is, Benny. The game was rigged from the start."
-After specifically this option, Benny's health is set to 1.
-Maria is also taken from Benny's inventory and placed into the Player's inventory and automatically equipped. (You're also given 1 9mm round, just in case)
COMPATABILITY
- Probably won't be compatible with anything that changes this line of dialogue.
DEPENDENCIES
- Fallout New Vegas
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
- Press download.
- Install it
- If you wanna do it yourself, for some reason. The exact dialogue to change is VDialogueBennyVFortBennyTopic048. Remember to change the prompt too. Or not, I'm not a cop.
VFortBennyREF.setav Health 1
VFortBennyREF.removeitem WeapNV9mmPistolUnique 1
player.additem WeapNV9mmPistolUnique 1
player.equipitem WeapNV9mmPistolUnique
player.additem Ammo9mm 1
VFortBennyREF. StartCombat Player
MysteriousMrLOL for the initial idea in his The Truth Is... A Simple Dialogue Replacer
PatricianVidya for his mod Ave Maria - Take Benny's Gun
A compact Fallout: New Vegas mod that lets you steal Benny's gun (Maria) and turn the tables on him, offering a satisfying revenge option. With 281 endorsements and nearly 320k downloads, it's a popular small tweak for players who want to settle the score their way.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (319,799) shows tons of players grabbed this
- 281 endorsements from a niche mod means it's well-liked by those who use it
- Tiny, focused change that adds a satisfying revenge option without bloating your load order
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — might have issues with the latest game patches or mod setups
- Only affects one scene — if you want broader gameplay changes, this won't deliver
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a bit of poetic justice and enjoy role-playing as a vengeful Courier. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls — this is a tiny, focused tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex for easy installation.
- Make sure to load this mod after any mods that alter Benny's dialogue or the Tops Casino scene to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable the mod and check for any overwrite prompts to ensure it takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Callux185
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 319,799
- Endorsements
- 281
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 5/31/2022
- Updated
- 6/1/2022
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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