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<h3>What is Mod Organizer 2?</h3>
Mod Organizer 2 (MO2) is an open source game mod manager, mainly used for Bethesda games. Its main features are:
<ul>
<li>
<strong>Virtual Filesystem (USVFS)</strong>: MO2 does not install mods directly into the game's folder, but rather creates a virtual filesystem that the game reads from. This allows for:
<ul>
<li>Safe mod installation and uninstallation,</li>
<li>Being able to modify mod install order at any point,</li>
<li>Having multiple profiles with different mod setups,</li>
<li>Keeping original game files clean.</li>
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The <b>downsides</b> to USVFS are:
<ul>
<li>Mods installed through MO2 are "visible" only to programs launched using MO2,</li>
<li>Some programs may not work properly with MO2's virtual filesystem,</li>
<li>USVFS can cause performance overhead if you have tons of loose (not-BSA/BA2) files,</li>
<li>USVFS works by "hooking" into the game (similarly to mods such as NVSE plugins, ReShade, etc.). This method can be considered as unsafe by some antivirus software due to its memory-invasive nature.</li>
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<strong>Profile System</strong>: MO2 allows you to create multiple profiles with different mod setups, saves, and settings.
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<strong>Two pane interface</strong>: MO2 is split into two sides, the left side is the mod list and the right side is the plugin list. This allows for easy conflict resolution and mod management.
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<li>
<strong>Portability</strong>: Thanks to the use of USVFS, MO2 has a "portable" mode that allows you to move the entire MO2 folder to another location with minimal setup.
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<strong>Modding Community Integration</strong>: MO2 has built-in support for Nexus Mods, allowing you to download mods directly from the Nexus.
<br>
It also has a plugin system that allows for creation of custom plugins to extend its functionality.
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<p>
Mod Organizer 2 has <b>NO</b> support for Nexus' Collections feature, so you will have to download mods one by one.
<br>
This is not a big issue, as the guide will provide direct links to the mods you need, and most collections are low quality and not curated.
<hr>
The closest alternative to Collections is <a href="https://www.wabbajack.org/">Wabbajack</a>, which is a community-made modlist installer that can install entire modlists with a single click. Due to its higher bar of entry for modlist creators, Wabbajack lists tend to be of higher quality compared to Collections.
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You can find all instructions on how to install the official Viva New Vegas Wabbajack list <a href="./wabbajack.html" target="_blank">here</a>.
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<h3>Why Mod Organizer 2?</h3>
Mod Organizer 2 has been chosen for our guides due to its <strong>ease of use</strong> and its ability to keep the <strong>game's folder clean</strong>. This is important because it allows for easy conflict resolution and mod management, and makes correcting mistakes trivial - installed mods in the wrong order? Just drag them into the correct position!
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Compared to Vortex, MO2 doesn't hide the most important parts of modding from the user, making it easier to understand what is happening and why, albeit at the cost of potentially looking scary at first.
<br>
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That said, we are well aware that MO2 is not perfect, and it has its own set of issues and limitations, but it is the best tool for the job.
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<h3>Installing Mod Organizer 2</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Download Mod Organizer 2</strong> from <a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/874" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li>Once the download has finished, run the installer.</li>
<li>Accept the license, click <b>Next</b>.</li>
<li>
When asked about the install location, change <span class="card-basic">MO2</span> to <span class="card-basic">Viva New Vegas</span> and click <b>Next</b>.
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If you wish to install Mod Organizer 2 in a different location, you can do so by clicking the <strong>Browse</strong> button and selecting a different folder.
<br>
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The folder <u>MUST</u> be outside of the default Windows folders (such as <span class="card-basic">Program Files x86</span>) and outside of the game's <strong>Root</strong> folder.
<br>
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It's discouraged to store MO2 on Desktop or Documents if you use OneDrive or similar cloud providers, due to potential issues and degraded performance.
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<li>On the install components page, use defaults.</li>
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When asked about the Start Menu folder, change the name to <span class="card-basic">Viva New Vegas</span> and click <b>Next</b>.
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<li>Don't create a Desktop shortcut - we will create our own later.</li>
<li>On the final page, click <b>Install</b>.</li>
<li>Once the installation is complete, ensure that <strong>Launch Mod Organizer</strong> is ticked and click <b>Finish</b>.</li>
</ol>
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MO2 refuses to open? Try <a href="./faq.html#troubleshootingquestion15">these steps</a> in the FAQ.
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<h3>Configuring Mod Organizer 2</h3>
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<li>On the instance creation page, select <strong>Create a portable instance</strong>, click <b>Next</b>.</li>
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<li>Select <strong>New Vegas</strong>, click <b>Next</b>.</li>
<li>Select the store where you bought the game, click <b>Next</b>.</li>
<li>When asked about profile settings, <strong>enable all options</strong> and click <b>Next</b>.</li>
<li>Keep the <strong>default location</strong> file path.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Connect to Nexus</strong>.</li>
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If you have MO2 installed on an SSD or a HDD with little space, you can check the <strong>Show advanced options</strong> box and change the <strong>Downloads</strong> file path to a different drive with more space.
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This will not affect the game's performance, the downloaded files can be deleted after the mods have been installed.
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<li>On the last page, select <b>Finish</b>.</li>
<li>If you see a pop-up called <strong>Show tutorial?</strong>, select <b>No</b>.</li>
<li>If you see a pop-up called <strong>Register?</strong>, select <b>Yes</b>.</li>
<li>If you see a pop-up called <strong>INI file is read-only</strong>, select <b>Remember my choice</b> from the drop-down at the bottom then click <b>Clear the read-only flag</b>.</li>
<li>If you see a pop-up called <strong>FalloutNV_lang.esp was found</strong>, select <b>Yes</b>.</li>
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<li>Click the <b>X</b> in the bottom right of MO2 to close the log window.</li>
<li>Click the <img class="mo2-icon" src="./img/MO2/Settings.webp" alt="MO2 settings"> button at the top of MO2 to open the settings.</li>
<li>If you wish, you can select a different theme.</li>
<li>In the <b>Nexus</b> tab, select <strong>Connect to Nexus</strong>.</li>
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<li>Once you authorize it, you can close your browser and of the MO2 settings.</li>
<li>Allow MO2 to <strong>restart</strong>.</li>
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<li>Open the game launcher using the <strong>Fallout Launcher</strong> option in MO2.</li>
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Inside the launcher, click <b>Options</b> and do the following:
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Select the <strong>Ultra Preset</strong>.
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If you have a very weak PC, you can select the <b>Medium Preset</b> instead.
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Set <strong>Resolution</strong> to your monitor's native resolution.
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<ol>
<li>Close the launcher.</li>
<li>Click the <img class="mo2-icon" src="./img/MO2/INI Editor.webp" alt="MO2 INI button"> button at the top of MO2 and select <strong>INI Editor</strong>.</li>
<li>Select the <strong>FalloutPrefs.ini</strong> tab.</li>
<li>Change the following settings in the <span class="card-basic">Display</span> section:
<br>
<span class="card-basic">iSize W</span> = your screen width
<br>
<span class="card-basic">iSize H</span> = your screen height
</li>
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<li>Close the launcher.</li>
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<h3>How to use Nexus and MO2?</h3>
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<p>
When the guide says to install a mod, it will be formatted as <strong>Main File - Example 1.5</strong>, this is referring to the mod's category on Nexus and file name.
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<p>
<b>IMPORTANT</b>:
<br>
Unless otherwise specified, always use <b>Mod Manager Download</b>.
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<strong>Standard procedure</strong> through the manager:
<ol>
<li>Download the indicated file(s).</li>
<li>Open the <b>Downloads</b> tab in MO2 (below the executable selector on the right).</li>
<li>Double-click on the mod to install it.</li>
<li>Enable the mod on the left pane by ticking its checkbox.</li>
</ol>
<br>
If downloading through the manager is not an option, do the following:
<ol>
<li>Click the <strong>Manual Download</strong> button (or whatever the download button is for the respective site).</li>
<li>Once the download has finished, click the <img class="mo2-icon" src="./img/MO2/Install Archive.webp" alt="MO2 archive button"> button at the top of MO2.</li>
<li>From the new window, navigate to where the file was downloaded to and double-click it.</li>
<li>Finish the install as you would with a <b>Mod Manager Download</b> mod.</li>
</ol>
<br>
When <strong>installing a mod</strong>, MO2 might prompt you with multiple choices:
<ul>
<li><strong>Rename</strong> appears when you are trying to install a file with the same name as an existing one. If you are installing, for example, a secondary file necessary for the mod to work, then rename it accordingly with the name drop-down list or by typing the name manually.</li>
<li>If you are updating from an old version of a mod, you should select <strong>Replace</strong>, this will automatically delete all the files from the old version of the mod and replace them with the ones from the new version.</li>
<li><strong>Merge</strong> should only be used when you are sure the mod will not be updated and in situations where a hotfix is uploaded as separate file. Avoid it if you can, for maximum modularity.</li>
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