Difference between revisions of "Install"
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| − | # Download and install [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/modmanager/ Nexus Mod Manager]. | + | # Download and install [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/modmanager/ Nexus Mod Manager]. |
# Visit the [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/21872/ Sim Settlements] mod page and click '''DOWNLOAD (NMM)''' button. | # Visit the [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/21872/ Sim Settlements] mod page and click '''DOWNLOAD (NMM)''' button. | ||
# Double-click the '''Sim Settlements''' entry in NMM to activate the mod. | # Double-click the '''Sim Settlements''' entry in NMM to activate the mod. | ||
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TODO: Directions for using Bethesda mods on PC or XB1 and troubleshooting steps. | TODO: Directions for using Bethesda mods on PC or XB1 and troubleshooting steps. | ||
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| + | TODO: Add an explanation for the common bug with NMM needing admin priviledges. The current version often needs to be used with a Run As Administrator shortcut in order to overwrite larger BA2 files, like those included with Sim Settlements. | ||
Revision as of 05:40, 16 May 2017
Contents
Video Guides
Nexus Mod Manager
Note: The mod weighs in at about 150 MB and free users are limited to about 1 MB/sec when downloading from the the Nexus Mods site.
Quick Start
- Install HUDFramework. (optional)
- Install Sim Settlements.
- Find the Holotape load it into your Pipboy.
- Create various plots via the workshop menu in your settlements.
Easy Installation
- Download and install Nexus Mod Manager.
- Visit the Sim Settlements mod page and click DOWNLOAD (NMM) button.
- Double-click the Sim Settlements entry in NMM to activate the mod.
- Start Fallout 4, find the Holotape and load it into your Pip-Boy to complete the installation.
Repeat the same steps to install HUDFramework using Nexus Mod Manager.
Manual Installation
- Download and install 7-zip.
- Visit the Sim Settlements mod page and click DOWNLOAD (MANUAL) button.
- Extract the files using 7-zip and place them in your
steamapps\common\Fallout 4\Datadirectory. - Enable Sim Settlements mod:
- via the Plugins list in Nexus Mod Manager, or
- via the Mods menu directly in Fallout 4.
- Start Fallout 4, find the Holotape and load it into your Pip-Boy to complete the installation.
Repeat the same steps to install HUDFramework manually.
TODO: Directions for using Bethesda mods on PC or XB1 and troubleshooting steps.
TODO: Add an explanation for the common bug with NMM needing admin priviledges. The current version often needs to be used with a Run As Administrator shortcut in order to overwrite larger BA2 files, like those included with Sim Settlements.
