About this mod Adds another trait at character creation that can be used to choose a character background and starting equipment. (Includes recreated Pre-Order items and traits from the game \"Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura\") Permissions and credits Credits and distribution permission Other user's assets Some assets in this file belong to other authors. You will need to seek permission from these authors before you can use their assets

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Description

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Adds another trait at character creation that can be used to choose a character background (e.g. Mercenary, Tribal, BoS-Outcast) and starting equipment. (Including recreated Pre-Order items.)



Location

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You choose the trait during character creation and will receive the items when you get the PipBoy from Doc Mitchell.



Details

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Simply choose the relevant trait during character creation.



You can choose more than one history trait (sadly I can't script them otherwise), but only one will be active in the game. So don't waste traits on more than one history.



Also please note that selecting "Brotherhood of Steel-Outcast" or "NCR Trooper A.W.O.L" will make you gain infamy with the relevant faction. This was implemented to balance out the rather strong armors you will get.



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History: BoS-Outcast



Before working as a courier, you were a Brotherhood of Steel Initiate and trained to master the secrets of the technology of old.



Didn't stop you from getting shot in the head, though.



You will receive:

- Initiate's Power Armor

- Modified Laser Rifle

- 120x Microfusion Cell

- 3x Stealth Boy



Also reduces your BoS Reputation!



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History: Caravaneer



Before working as a courier, you were a caravaneer and the Mojave is like a second home to you.



Didn't stop you from getting shot in the head, though.



You will receive:

- Lightweight Leather Armor

- Sturdy Caravan Shotgun

- 40x 20 gauge Shotgun Shell

- 4x Weapon Repair Kit

- Binoculars



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History: Gambler



Before working as a courier, you were a true high-roller. A whale. The casino doors never closed for you. All your luck didn't stop you from getting shot in the head, though.



You will receive:

- Gambler's Attire

- Gentleman's Revolver

- 60x .357 Magnum Rounds

- 1000x Bottle caps



Also gives you access to The Strip without a credit check!



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History: Hubologist



Before working as a courier, you were a devout follower of Hubology with an impressive AHS rank. All your neurodynes didn't stop you from getting shot in the head, though.



You will receive:

- Hubologist Space Suit

- Zeta Scan Amplifier

- 5x Mentats

- Hubologist Teachings Holodisc





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History: Mercenary



Before working as a courier, you were a mercenary and dealing with threats is just as much your nature as being a threat yourself.



Didn't stop you from getting shot in the head, though.



You will receive:

- Lightweight Metal Armor

- Mercenary's Grenade Rifle

- 20x 40mm Grenade

- 3x Super Stimpak

- 3x Doctor's Bag



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History: NCR AWOL



Before working as a courier, you were - at least till you decided to run - a soldier for the NCR.



Didn't stop you from getting shot in the head, though.



You will receive:

- Dusty NCR Trooper Armor

- Trooper's Service Rifle

- 100x 5.66mm Rounds

- 5x Stimpak

- Binoculars



Also reduces your NCR Reputation!



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History: Tribal



Before working as a courier, you grew up as a tribal and you knew of the secrets of the Mojave before learning your letters.



Didn't stop you from getting shot in the head, though.



You will receive:

- Tribal Raiding Armor

- Broad Machete

- 5x Bleak Venom

- 10x Throwing Spear



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History: Vault-Boy/Vault-Girl



Before working as a courier, you grew up sheltered in one of the old Vaults.



Didn't shelter you from getting shot in the head, though.



You will receive:

- Armored Vault Jumpsuit

- Weathered 10mm pistol

- 50x 10mm Rounds

- 5x Purified Water

- 5x Stimpak





Install

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1. Extract the file to (install folder)\Valve\Steam\SteamApps\common\fallout new vegas\Data\

2. Start the Fallout New Vegas Launcher and select the mod.





Uninstall

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1). Delete the files associated with the mod.

2.) Load the save and play as normal.





Upgrade

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none.





Incompatibility

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Other mods that change the character creation. But as long as the alternative method includes a trait selection and Doc Mitchell handing out the starting equipment, you should be fine.





Known Issues or Bugs

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none.





History

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ver.1.0

-Released

ver.1.1

-Added "History: Gambler"

ver.1.2

-Added "History: Hubologist"

ver.1.3

-Fallout: New Vegas Patch 1.3 changes included in mod.





Credits

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Bethesda and Obsidian for making 2 great Fallout games!

Everyone at "The Vault, the Fallout Wikia" for reference and a daily dose of "Oh my god, I didn't know I could do that in the game!"

The Fallout Nexus for hosting!



Licensing/Legal

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You must contact me and obtain my permission before re-packaging any part of

this mod. If I do not respond within 2 weeks, feel free to do whatever you

like with this mod.