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# Install [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/20309/ HUDFramework]. ''(optional)''
 
# Install [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/20309/ HUDFramework]. ''(optional)''
 
# Install [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/21872/ Sim Settlements].
 
# Install [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/21872/ Sim Settlements].
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# Find the [[Locations|Holotape]] load it into your Pipboy.
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# Start the game, find the [[Locations|Holotape]] load it into your Pip-Boy.
 
# Create various [[plots]] via the workshop menu in your settlements.
 
# Create various [[plots]] via the workshop menu in your settlements.
  
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Repeat the same steps to install [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/20309/ HUDFramework] manually.
 
Repeat the same steps to install [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/20309/ HUDFramework] manually.
  
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== Bethesda Mods ==
  
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'''Note:''' The mod weighs in at about 150 MB and XBox users are limited to a total of 2 GB of installed mods.
  
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TODO: Directions for using Bethesda mods on PC or XB1 and troubleshooting steps.
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=== Quick Start ===
  
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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.
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# Launch ''Fallout 4'' and select '''Mods'''. Sign into your account.
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# Search for ''Sim Settlements'', then press '''A''' and select '''Download'''.
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# Start the game, find the [[Locations|Holotape]] load it into your Pip-Boy.
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# Create various [[plots]] via the workshop menu in your settlements.
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== Troubleshooting ==
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=== Missing mod files when using NMM ===
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Sometimes, depending on your local configuration and/or version of ''Nexus Mod Manager'', you may run into an issue where activating a large mod (like ''Sim Settlements'') does not extract the <code>.ba2</code> files correctly. Running ''Nexus Mod Manager'' as an Administrator seems to work around the problem. Here are some potential solutions to the problem:
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* Ensure your '''Virtual Install''' folder is on the same drive letter as your ''Fallout 4'' installation.
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* Ensure your ''Nexus Mod Manager'' is updated to the [http://www.nexusmods.com/games/mods/modmanager/ latest version].
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* Downgrade to [https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Nexus-Mod-Manager/releases version 0.61.21] which does not use virtual folders.
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* Continue to run ''Nexus Mod Manager'' as an Administrator '''(not recommended)'''.
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TODO: Additional directions for using Bethesda mods on PC or XB1 and troubleshooting steps.

Revision as of 04:36, 17 May 2017

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

  1. Install HUDFramework. (optional)
  2. Install Sim Settlements.
  3. Start the game, find the Holotape load it into your Pip-Boy.
  4. Create various plots via the workshop menu in your settlements.

Easy Installation

  1. Download and install Nexus Mod Manager.
  2. Visit the Sim Settlements mod page and click DOWNLOAD (NMM) button.
  3. Double-click the Sim Settlements entry in NMM to activate the mod.
  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 using Nexus Mod Manager.

Manual Installation

  1. Download and install 7-zip.
  2. Visit the Sim Settlements mod page and click DOWNLOAD (MANUAL) button.
  3. Extract the files using 7-zip and place them in your steamapps\common\Fallout 4\Data directory.
  4. Enable Sim Settlements mod:
    • via the Plugins list in Nexus Mod Manager, or
    • via the Mods menu directly in Fallout 4.
  5. 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.

Bethesda Mods

Note: The mod weighs in at about 150 MB and XBox users are limited to a total of 2 GB of installed mods.

Quick Start

  1. Launch Fallout 4 and select Mods. Sign into your account.
  2. Search for Sim Settlements, then press A and select Download.
  3. Start the game, find the Holotape load it into your Pip-Boy.
  4. Create various plots via the workshop menu in your settlements.

Troubleshooting

Missing mod files when using NMM

Sometimes, depending on your local configuration and/or version of Nexus Mod Manager, you may run into an issue where activating a large mod (like Sim Settlements) does not extract the .ba2 files correctly. Running Nexus Mod Manager as an Administrator seems to work around the problem. Here are some potential solutions to the problem:

  • Ensure your Virtual Install folder is on the same drive letter as your Fallout 4 installation.
  • Ensure your Nexus Mod Manager is updated to the latest version.
  • Downgrade to version 0.61.21 which does not use virtual folders.
  • Continue to run Nexus Mod Manager as an Administrator (not recommended).


TODO: Additional directions for using Bethesda mods on PC or XB1 and troubleshooting steps.

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