DO NOT link to this article as "Proof" that you are using a given Modder's Resource. You should always link directly to a resource's specific page.
Modder's Resources are publicly available resources for modding. These may include tutorials, wikis, models and textures, and many other miscellaneous things.
This page will be updated over time and as I find new resources I think are useful, if you think it's missing something please ping me on the Schmault-Tec Discord before editing this page.
I've primarily focused on Fallout 4's documentation for now, but hopefully when I have the time/passion I can do a more thorough dive through New Vegas' sphere of resources, however due to xNVSE and its' plugins being updated very actively, it's worth it to get in touch with those communities directly to stay most up-to-date about best practices and general knowledge. Also note that as I focus on modding the post-Bethesda Fallout games, I don't include any resources or tools for modding any of the earlier Fallout games. Tools to modify those games do exist, but this is not the place to look for them.
Tools, Links and Documentation
This section of the Modder's Resource Catalogue focuses primarily on links to other documentation for the Fallout series.
Other Catalogues
These are some other Modder's Resource Catalogues that somebody may find useful. If you can't find something on mine, it may be worth looking at theirs.
- PiningfortheFjords' Modding Resource Catalogue
- Fallout 4 Experiences' Resources Hub
- LivelyDismay's Learn-To-Mod Github
Commonly Used Tools
These tools will be the most commonly used tools in your arsenal as you're modding any Bethesda game. It's worth being somewhat knowledgeable in most of these.
- Official Toolkits
- Garden of Eden Creation Kit (3's is bundled with the game, NV's is available on Steam)
- Unofficial GECK Wiki for all your neo-classic modding needs.
- Fallout 4 Creation Kit (Available on Steam)
- Official Creation Kit Wiki (currently dismantled - use UESP fork.)
- UESP Fallout 4 Creation Kit Wiki Fork
- The Papyrus Index - More complete documentation of xSE Papyrus extensions and vanilla functions.
- Garden of Eden Creation Kit (3's is bundled with the game, NV's is available on Steam)
- xEdit
- Step Mods xEdit Guide (Contains launch arguments)
- Tome of xEdit
- NifSkope
- BodySlide and Outfit Studio
Data Visualizations
- General
- fo76utils - A set of data visualization tools for most modern Bethesda games (not just 76)
- Fallout 4
Written Articles and Tutorials
These are generally more informal pieces of documentation and how-tos created by folks from around the community. Generally easy reading and helpful for when you're looking to do something specific.
- Fallout 4
- ANDREWCX
- BigAndFlabby - Glass
- LivelyDismay
- Conditions: How to Make Your Game a Unique Experience
- Constructible Object Records
- Fallout 4 Game Settings
- Flagging Plugins as ESL: How-To, Pros, and Cons
- How To Remove a Master Requirement From a Plugin
- Introduction to the Creation Kit - Making a Simple Worldspace Patch
- Keywords - What They Are and Why You Should Care
- OMODs: What They Are and How They Work
- Neanka
- radbeetle
- registrator2000
- shad0wshayd3
- Zorkaz
Video Playlists and Tutorials
- Fallout 4
- Art Toots
- 3D Animation/Modeling Guides -- Focused on Fallout 4, also has information on navmeshing.
- Elite Khajiit
- How to Replace Fallout 4 Main Menu Wallpaper/Video Elite Khajiit -- Explains creating video files for Fallout 4.
- Fallout 4: CSEP
- kinggath
- Kris Takahashi
- Seddon4464
- The Real Jenn
- Art Toots
More Development Kits and Modder Tools
- Fallout 4
- AlexxEG
- BowmoreLover
- Chesko
- GELUXRUM
- Neanka
- Orvid
- ousnius
- perchik71
- powerofthree
- registrator2000
- ShadeAnimator
- shad0wshayd3
- xatmos
- Zzyxzz
Assets
- Fallout: New Vegas
- AgentFuse
- Allnarta
- AstralAbraxas
- AtomicAmelyn
- BigMike97
- Bobio567
- BourgeoisBanana
- brayduck
- Bronsolo2323
- cambragol
- CarlZee
- ChuckMcGill
- CIB
- deleted12659422
- DexMods
- diecaok
- DonKnotts
- dragbody
- Dualdachi
- DuncanWasHere
- GardanothDaedraBlood
- goddess of bread - Veanil
- Hengebobs
- Hopper31
- Hopper31 and MadAce
- JacareDaLacroste
- johnaconda1
- Jokerine
- joshua121
- KDStudios
- LivewareCascade
- lordinquisitor
- Cafeteria Trays
- Canteen for the Wasteland
- Doggie Treat
- Food - Eggs Modders Resource
- Golden Gecko
- Gold Bars
- Gold Skull of Bling
- Hollowface Effect
- Mantle Clocks
- Marble Chessboards
- Pot of Gold
- Reloading Clutter Modders Resource
- Staff of Ra Headpiece
- Supermutant Upgrades - Bulk Pack
- Supermutant Upgrades - Eyes
- Supermutant Upgrade - SM Alienhead
- Tweaked Cashregister
- Tweaked Chems Replacer
- Tweaked Service Rifle Modifications Modders Resource
- Wooden Barrel
- lordzues40
- lostone1993
- MadAce and ElPascal
- MadAce and Pixelhate
- mindboggles
- Mrfunnyguy901
- nekronom12
- nonoodles
- Omny
- PaladinDanser
- PistolPayback
- Radioactiv
- robotboyng
- Roni8501
- Ruadhan2300
- S6S
- se7enraven
- Sgt Lucky
- SHAD0WC0BRA
- SpeedyB64
- Spiffyskytrooper
- Superfly Johnson
- Tastys
- TheWhiteCr0w
- TrainDude05
- Clean VDnMid01 (Vault Diner Mid 01)
- TrickyVein
- Type2Error and Sweet6Shooter
- vivanto
- wildgravity
- Fallout 4
- Open permissions or marked as modders resource
- AlbinoPolarBear
- Carreau
- DegenerateDak
- EpicestGamer
- geicorules
- GethN7
- gogar
- justreddz
- Lomien
- moTechPlz
- nekromorphs
- newermind43
- niston
- pepperman35
- RoNin1971
- Rycekaeks
- selassie
- sheepswirl
- Spadey01
- Strider5
- Tigersan
- trainwiz
- TwoWeeks2Live
- ValeraPan
- Walterminator
- Zorkaz
- Open permissions or marked as modders resource