I had a look at that page, most of what I heard is on there already, only more specific. Looks like you'll be fine then!

Also, your avatar disappeared again.

Just curious, but have you taken a look at the http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34814?

Yes, I have. But I need to really finish all the things that I'm already have begun before I can even consider adding something new. For now, other than minor tweaks, my Realism Core is finished, and I'm not planning on adding anything more to it until after I release my Hard-Core module (other than what might be needed to balance out the two).

People keep making suggestions about all sorts of new stuff that they want to see me add, where what I need most is feedback on my current changes. Version 1.6 has had nearly 400 downloads since I released it a few days ago, but only Povuholo has given me any feedback on this version so far (and I made a LOT of changes).

No feedback usually means that users are happy with what they got
Rarely someone is going to write an opinion of something that works
I'll get around to playing fnv in a few days, and will post my experience around that time.

That's not right. No feedback means people haven't noticed the changes. For many mods, such as this one, this is a good thing. Arwen is trying to make a mod that fits in and works without you having to know you're using a mod, I do the same thing with my mods.

For people to notice, you have to do something really good or really bad. For example, ART is one of my "must-have" mods and I'm yet to really give much feedback on it, it just sits there and works and I'm happy.

You know you've done something right when no one notices...Was that the quote from Futurama? Something like that. Anyway, lurkers normally follow Arwen, which why very few people post, but there are a lot of views on her threads. But people should at least encourage her, that's all it takes for someone to want to stay up all night perfecting something.

Still enjoying using your Realism Tweaks to this day ever since FO3. I support ya and always wish you the best in modding. Quite frankly, I'm dazzled at the progress in which you put into the mod. It's amazing and deserve every kudos possible from us. Keep up the work and you can bet I'll be using your mod as long there's a Fallout world out there to explore.

~Sonny

I have just recently reinstalled the game and am getting all my mods installed as well so no playing time apart from some testing. will certainly report back in with feedback once i've played enough to give more than impressions. but so far i really like the new customization options, though i just enable everything anyway . really waiting for the hardcoe module before a serious playthrough though. vanilla is just way too easy.

Quick Question, Arwen; Have you factored http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1142921-in-depth-explanation-of-spreadaccuracy/ in your mod at all?

Welp, the new patch is out now and, as announced, it de-nerfs EW to some degree. It also nerfs other weapons like the sniper rifle.

Anyways, I guess I'm stuck without New Vegas for awhile until NVSE and your mod updates. :sadvaultboy: Not that there's any problems between your mod and the new patch, but I just want to wait and see what you're going to do with the next update considering the changes added in by the patch.

Ditto

I am loving what you're doing to the game. Your mod's become the backbone of my game. It's a real joy and a challenge with the dimensions you've added. I wish it could be quantified somehow, but that's the ephemeral nature of joy.

So, on a last note while I am so eagerly awaiting your other modules, I would bid you to keep up the good work and to bathe in the Good Vibrations that are coming your way for your efforts. Thanks!!!

Thanks for all the nice comments and feedback.

Unfortunately my next update is now on hold indefinitely, because I cannot update my game with the new patch.

I have not been able to launch Fallout New Vegas ALL day, as in from 7am to 11:15 pm. Every thing worked fine until the blasted patch was released, but today when I thought I would be able to update to the newest version, I cannot even launch my game. Launching the game gives me the "preparing to launch . . ." message, which now just sits there for like one and a half minutes, and then it is followed by the "Steam servers are too busy to handle your request . . ." message. I have the retail version of the game. It is EXTREMELY annoying to not be able to even use a game that I paid for. I never had this sort of trouble with Fallout 3, as I wasn't forced to log in to Steam to play the game. I am NOT impressed with Steam. I am more than just a little frustrated. I'm about ready to chuck New Vegas.

II even tried the reinstall option from my retail DVD and all that did was that it verified my FO:NV files through Steam. The game runs if I set Steam to off line mode, but I cannot get the new patch without going through Steam. I also have Civilization V and that works just fine through Steam. So now I'm stuck with an unpatched version of the game. I asked for help on the Steam site, but so far I've been ignored . . . for nearly 8 hours now. If Elder Scrolls V requires Steam, I doubt that I will purchase it, after all the frustration that I've had with New Vegas and Steam.

and here i thought NV was steam only. after finally getting my game to work after some time, i was getting paranoid about what the steam update would do so i turned it off. pity to hear about your problems with the game. been really looking forward to hardcoe module too. just playing around with the right mods to complement ART but no serious playing yet so not much feedback as well. though i must say the weapon effects implementation is my favorite so far. hope your game woes end soon.

I'm so sorry to hear about your problems, Arwen. I can only imagine your frustration. When my game patched yesterday (unknowingly to me, as I often start the stuff, leave the room, and come back when it's done doing its thing), I couldn't start my game at all with NVSE (that old unrecognized version error). The update through Steam demanded that the NVSE crew update their work, and until they did, my game was a no-go. At least I eventually found out that that was the problem! At the beginning, I had no idea what the hell was going on and I was stuck there, with a game that I bought, that I couldn't play using community-made mods.

What's with these updates that require modders to update their mods? I mean, what's that all about anyway?

I think there have been a bit too many what-the-hell's-going-on's going on. I hope your problems get resolved, now and for the future. The ground quakes at the thought of a modder of your caliber turning her back on TES V. I really hope that such unpleasantness will be avoided.

I'm sorry to hear about your problems with New Vegas, Arwen.

I've had the same problem with Steam before as well, usually with TF2. I find it seems to fix itself either after I restart steam, or if I change my download location (say from somewhere in America to like Australia or something). It's not a problem with Steam, but with the servers usually. They tend to be quite stupid, for lack of a better word.


Well, in NVSE's case, the versions that are out require a certain version of the game's .exe to work. And seeing as all game updates update said .exe, it makes NVSE incompatible with the latest version. All other mods don't require this, so they should function fine. The only mods I'd be concerned about are the ones that change weapon values and such (like this one) or ones that introduce various bugfixes. And the gun concerns only stem from this patch so far and no others.

Hey Arwen I am sorry about your issue but sooner or later someone from steam must contact you about your problem. You can bombard them with the same e-mail about your problem/request assistance until you have an answer :laugh:

Just to make sure you have already tried everything in your power:

- Did you make a clean install? I mean select "delete local content" option in steam and also deleting everything about NW in your computer manually. Then install the game from nothing.

- Did you try patching the game from an outside source? I mean download it from somewhere and install it like the old days. I guess there will be patch downloads in some forums or in torrent sites. You said you have the retail version so may be you can patch it without steam.

Steam servers are a bit iffy sometimes, but it usually sorts itself out in the end for me. You could go to the library->Downloads tab, if New Vegas still needs to be updated it'll probably be on there. If it is, try pausing/resuming the download.


This usually happens when you launch it and it still needs to update. But then it should start downloading the patch and not give that "Steam servers are too busy to handle your request . . ." message.

I've only seen the 'too busy' message when trying to download during the peaks of the christmas sales, when the servers were getting overloaded. That shouldn't be happening right now. You could try activating the download again at a different time of the day. I don't know. :confused:

After trying until 11:30 pm last night, with the severs all busy, I got up early (at 6:30) hoping to beat the rush . . . but I just received the message that the servers were too busy . . . STILL???!!!

I'm pulling my hair out here! I even tried the suggestion of renaming the ClientRegistry.blob file (the ONLY suggestion I could find on the Steam site), and that didn't seem to help either. My Steam client stuff updated, but I am still unable to update my PAID-FOR-GAME!!!

The silly thing is that this copy protection just makes it difficult for the honest users who bought their game . . . a pirated version of the patch was already on Torrent yesterday.

Steam has still not responded to my request for help. I am NOT happy about being forced to use Steam to play a retail game, and then NOT being able to play the game because Steam's servers hate me :brokencomputer: .

im not a fan of steam either. and user experiences like this just make me paranoid even more. even with someone reporting having both the new patch and the latest nvse beta isnt messing up their modded game, im still reluctant to get the latest patch. the pirated version may be easier to get, but i thought nvse only works with the steam exe? if that means they dont get to enjoy nvse mods, that's at least one point for those who got the game legally.

Ok, so now I inserted my retail New Vegas DVD, selected "Uninstall" and ran the game's uninstaller.
Then I Logged onto Steam, went to my Games, selected Fallout: New Vegas, and clicked on Install.
Then it took like 5 minutes to "Create Local Game Cache Files," while a message assured me that the game was being prepared for installation.
According to the progress bar, it makes it through 90% of the "Create Local Game Cache Files" part.
And then . . . you guessed it . . . I get the message:

"The Steam servers are too busy to handle your request. Please try again in a few minutes."

AAAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!

Now I cannot play New Vegas at ALL!!!

I HATE STEAM!!!

What's going on with those servers? :sadvaultboy:

you might try to select different region in your steam settings and restarting steam

Thanks, but that didn't work either. I tried three different servers, with the exact same results.

I give up! I have no idea why my game will not install.

That svcks. You could try launching the game every once in a while to see if it finally feels like installing/updating the game, but other than that it sounds like you've tried everything. :unsure: