I really dislike level scaling. Anyone know the simplest way to get rid of it? Is there a mod to do this with a minimum of side effects?

The most basic way IMO would be to unlock all the leveled lists from the get-go.. that is, the game treats you like you're level 30 at all times. How is this done?

You would need to go through the entire world and change all the NPC spawn points. Or at least change the base spawn objects.

http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34763

Just use the WastelandUnlocked.esp

If you want to do it yourself, you'll have to go through a ton of 'Item' and 'Creature' leveled lists and change all the higher level entries with level 1. You might also want to make multiple entries for the lower level creatures so your game will have a higher chance of spawning those weaker foes, it'll be quite frustrating in the beginning otherwise.

Thanks, I'll check it out