Fallout 4
(Note: This page is very old and un-updated, mostly here as an archive of what we used in the distant past.)
As per Jahandar and Fames:
Must Haves
- Armor and Weapon Keywords Community Resource (AWKCR)
- Achievements - Prevents the game from disabling achievements when mods are active
- Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE) - Library used to add additional functionality, required by many mods
- Load Order Optimization Tool (LOOT)
- Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch
UI
- Pipboy in Color
- Valdacil's Item Sorting
- DEF_UI - Improve the in-game UI
- Small HUD - DEF_UI Preset to make the UI smaller
- Improved Map with Visible Roads
- Value per Weight indicator for container UI
- PIP-Pad (Alternative to PIP-Boy, lore-friendly)
- Satellite World Map
- Zoom-Out Extended for World and Local Maps
Gear
- Crafted Holstered Weapons
- Survivalist Go Bags
- Wearable backpacks and pouches
- Armorsmith Extended
- Better Mod Descriptions
- K-9 Harness -- Tactical Body Armor and Backpack for Dogmeat
- Eli's Armour Collection Remade
Weapons
- See-Through Combat Scopes - 4x Magnification
- 44. Revolver Damage Buff
- Lowered Weapons (1st Person View)
- The M2216 Standalone Assault Rifle
- The M9 Standalone Pistol
- Desert Eagle - Standalone Handgun
- Crossbows of the Commonwealth
- Standalone NCR Ranger Sequoia .44 Magnum
- The M14 Standalone Rifle
Graphics
- Alternate 3rd Person Animations
- The Vivid Fallout Series:
- True Storms - Wasteland Edition
Settlement Building
- Place Everywhere
- Homemaker
- Spring Cleaning
- Hey That's Not Junk
- Homemaker - Expanded Settlements
- Better Settlers
Gameplay
- Full Dialogue Interface
- Easier Looting/Interaction - when in third person
- Faster Terminal Displays
- Take Cover
- Sneaky Kills
- Start Me Up - Alternate player start (makes the story more believable)
Companions
- Everyone's Best Friend Keep Dogmeat out with other companions
- Companion Infinite Ammo
Cheats
- Carry Weight Modifications
- Easy Hacking (only removes the mini-game)
Adult
- Go for it, Fames.