Installed, modded up, and loaded up FO4 yesterday after about a 6 month break. There were some new mods out there, one being
Sim Settlements. I did a search in the 310 page FO4 thread, starting at the date of launch of this mod (10/03/2017) and I only found 1 mention, quoted below.
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If anyone likes settlements I recommend sim settlements.
It's what Bethesda should have done in the first place. Absolutely amazing.
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I got fairly involved in my settlements in the past and thought this would be very interesting to try. So, after watching some vids, I thought I would expand on joglee's post, with its own thread. Here is a Youtube link to the "
Sim Settlements: In-Depth Series" of vids (8 total so far), as well as the embed of the 1st vid.
Sim Settlements: In-Depth Series Intro
TLDR: Allows you to build zone objects that tell the settlers what type of buildings to create in different areas of your settlement and they will do so. Includes a progression system, a more interesting settler needs system, and rewards to help settlements matter more.
This mod aims to completely change the way you think about settlements. You'll now be able to create detailed, living places with minimal effort.
The ultimate goal: making every settlement a unique and awesome looking Fallout city, with perks and rewards that help you at every stage of the game.
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