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:
  • Vivid Fallout - Landscapes
  • Vivid Fallout - Rocks
  • Vivid Fallout - Trees
• 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.