Vacuity
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #32 of 96 User Interfaces mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Vacuity Container Void Detection version 0. 3
Requires Oblivion Script Extender
Description
"We made subtle changes to Fallout 3, in comparison to Oblivion. For instance, we replaced the medieval weaponry with guns and snukes. The color palette also was changed ever so slightly to give the game a darker look, among others. On a slighter note, lootingwasmadesimplerbyaddingaflagtotellwhencontainerswereempty.
Truth be told, we didn't stop there - We endeavoured to do the same through content patches. Take the overpriced DLCs for instance - They've make Oblivion's horse armor DLC look very small indeed." - Todd Howard on Kotaku Talk Radio
Make no mistake –- Vacuity is offered free of charge.
The mod adds a HUD component that basically tells if the container under the crosshair is empty. It also optionally shows the total gold value of the items inside a container [ can be disabled by committing the following line in the console - set zzVacuityCoreQ.sShowGoldValue to 0 ]
If you were to find the extra text that a bit too excessive, you can toggle the gold icon instead by committing the following line in the console - set zzVacuityCoreQ.sShowGoldIcon to 1
Compatibility
This mod is, and should be, compatible with every mod there is.
Special thanks to :
- []Ian Patterson, Stephen Abel and Paul Connelly (The OBSE Team) - For keeping up the Oblivion Modding spirit and providing the modding community with TES4 Oblivion's Elixir of Immortality []LHammonds - For his Readme generator []Elys/haama - For the Pluggy OBSE plugin []Kyoma - For showing me the error of my ways ( and the generic UI code )
- Todd Howard - For creating us all
Change Log
0. 3 - Locked containers are no longer handled, animated containers do not mess up the rectile anymore 0. 2 - Blacklisted non-playable items, removed Pluggy dependency, made compatible with all UI mods, camouflaged myself from haama 0. 1 - Initial Release
Vacuity is a user interface mod for Fallout 3 that adds container void detection, alerting players when a container is empty. With 665 endorsements and over 73,000 downloads, it's a well-received utility that streamlines looting. Last updated in 2010, it remains a niche but functional addition for players seeking convenience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 665 endorsements and over 73,000 downloads
- Saves time by preventing unnecessary container searches
- Lightweight UI mod that doesn't overhaul the entire interface
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010 — may be incompatible with current game versions or mods
- No detailed description or install instructions provided by the author
- Limited to a single feature, so it's not for players wanting a full UI overhaul
For Fallout 3 players who hate wasting time looting empty containers and want a simple quality-of-life improvement. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive UI overhaul or play with mods that already include this feature.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your mod manager supports Fallout 3, or manually place the files in your Data folder.
- Since the mod is from 2010, test it with your current load order to ensure no conflicts.
- If you use FOSE (Fallout Script Extender), verify compatibility before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- shadeMe
- Version
- FiNAL
- Downloads
- 73,224
- Endorsements
- 665
- Category
- User Interfaces
- Created
- 1/11/2010
- Updated
- 2/16/2010
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