Click below to expand Everything below is required reading before starting Lost World! There is a LOT about Fallout 4 that this modlist changes so it is in your best interest to get familiar with everything as written below. If you ask a question on our Discord server already answered here, I will simply point you back here. Before starting, you must select which profile you want to play. Remember to copy the ENB preset files into the game folder root (next to the F4 executable) per the After Installing Lost World section of the documentation above! Here are some key differences in the Metro profile to be aware of (but know that these differences can easily be changed to your preference in the MCM as per usual; these are just the defaults. Most elements of gameplay can be adjusted in the MCM so be sure to check through there for all the available options!): -Metro profile is generally more FPS intensive than the STALKER profile due to NAC X -Greater focus on eurojank/makeshift weapons in the Metro profile -GMOW is using the survival preset by default instead of medium (precipitation weather only) after you apply the mcm settings preset so expect to have to put on a mask as soon as you apply the preset and always need to wear one. Being outdoors is a luxury and NPC's should always be wearing masks -Combat is generally less harsh with slower time to kill and no player bleeding or lethal headshots on the Metro profile -Slightly less harsh survival/needs settings on the Metro profile -Generally more enemies and more lethal enemies in the Metro profile -More forgiving loot drop/chances in the Metro profile Hotkeys (added by mods) B - examine corpse (for Hunter of the Commonwealth) P - check weapon (to add it to list of valid weapons that can be used for Hunter of the Commonwealth) G - equip/unequip gasmask (must manually equip one via the pip-boy first) L - replace gas mask filter (must be less than 100% condition) H - Toggle gas mask condition HUD elements N - wipe mask Z - check ammo U - lower/holster weapon (hold to holster) Leaning STALKER-like leaning is not in the modlist by default. Uneducated Shooter (https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/56789) is the mod that adds it but due to personal issues I have with the mod I have decided not to include it officially. You can download and install it yourself like any other mod and place it anywhere in the left pane of MO2 without issue if you want to use it. This is the ONE exception for added mods. Adding any other mods will void support for you and we will not assist you if you run into any issues! Nuclear Winter (Metro Only) Although this is mentioned above in the After Installing Lost World section, I need to reiterate that the gameplay systems of Nuclear Winter (body temperature regulation) should be OFF by default after you apply the MCM settings preset. Nuclear Winter is only used for some custom edits, visual effects, and clothing. Remember you must apply the preset AFTER Nuclear Winter activates a few feet away from the vault with its popups in order to disable the gameplay systems. Apply the preset again if they are enabled. You can enable gameplay systems from Nuclear Winter in its MCM at your own risk as these are entirely untested. I have included patches for it where applicable if you want to try it, but you will notice that some armors/clothing and locations may not consistently register with the temperature system, therefore it is disabled. Workshop Mode Scrapping of most items is disabled and the build menu is very limited in Lost World. You are not intended to be able to build settlements or scrap for cheat materials and instead must live off the land and make use of player homes and safehouses. Free that aspect of gameplay from your mind for Lost World. You are alone. Only elements of the workshop required by quests are left intact. Gas Masks -After applying the MCM Settings preset (go back to the After Installing Lost World section and do this if you haven’t!) the game will start on the Medium preset for Gas Masks of the Wasteland on the STALKER profile (only precipitation weathers require a gas mask) and the Survival preset for the Metro profile (you always need to wear a gas mask outdoors). You must equip a gas mask as appropriate based on the profile you’re playing which will be indicated by screen haze and a choking sounds as well as a quick uptick in rads. -You will need to also equip a gas mask filter from the Aid section of your pip-boy when putting on a new mask for it to work. You can craft mask filters in the universal workbench and be sure to check the MCM entry for GMOW to modify hotkeys or change the preset (immersion preset for example makes it so that NPC’s wear masks but you never actually need to wear one). -You can also drop the Gas Mask Database Manager item by selecting it in the MCM entry for Fallout 2287 - GMOW and then dropping it from the Aid section of Pip-Boy inventory and place any mask inside of it for GMOW to recognize it. If a mask you equip isn’t working to filter radiation, you must add it to the database in this way. HUD Most of the HUD is disabled by the MCM Settings Preset after you apply it. To configure which elements of the HUD appear and what conditions they appear under check out the options in the Immersive HUD MCM. Also take the time to look through all other MCM entries for options you can configure. Universal Workbench Lost World includes a patch for the universal workbench from Equipment and Crafting Overhaul that adds all crafting recipes to it. Grab this next to the vault 111 exit and you can construct just about anything anywhere so long as you have that on you. Weapons can only be constructed using the workshop version of the Universal Workbench (found under the crafting sub-menu) and this version also links to workshop resources whereas the mobile version does not. Disabling most mods in the setup may break this patch causing recipes to disappear and newly-added items will not be included. Not all weapons/equipment can be crafted and some must be found naturally across the Commonwealth. Don’t forget to pick up the Universal Workbench when done using it. There is an option for auto-pickup of the workbench after use in ECO’s MCM if you tend to be forgetful. New Locations There are several premade player homes/safe houses and new questlines/locations added for you to explore. Not all of these will appear on the map or as a quest in your pip-boy immediately so keep exploring and you're bound to come across some hidden gems. Power Armor This experience is not intended for power armor use. We've done what we can to debuff/remove any sets where possible and wearing a gas mask can result in you being stuck in power armor and having to reload the save, so be sure to remove your mask if you feel absolutely compelled to enter one. With resource management and other active effects there is no real benefit to PA usage in this setup. MAIM Be sure to read through the MAIM mod description (https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/58964) and MAIM Lite guide (https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/articles/3799) for information on ailments, healing items and their use, and general combat information. All healing items can be crafted at the universal workbench. Most aspects of this mod can be configured in the MCM. If a healing or rad item is not working, make sure you holster your weapon and stand still before using it. If that doesn’t work, try saving and reloading the save or resetting MAIM within its MCM. Camping You can craft camping gear in the universal workbench and set up anywhere a cooking pot, tent, and sleeping bag, like a true STALKER. You must drop the camping items from your inventory to "place" them for use and don't forget to pick them up when done! Harvesting Corpses You can butcher corpses for food and XP using the hotkey for Hunter of the Commonwealth (B to examine by default and P to add an equipped item to the list of suitable harvesting tools. Look in MCM settings for this mod to see or configure any hotkeys and don't forget to look at other MCM entries for configuration as well)! FPS Cap FPS is capped at 60 by default as intended as running Fallout 4 above 60 FPS can cause issues/break scripting. It is advised you leave this cap in place, but if you feel you must change it, double-click the High FPS Physics Fix in the left pane of MO2 and go to the INI files tab and on line 58 set ingamefps=61.0 to 0.0 and that should disable the FPS cap. If you have any other questions related to the above information or anything regarding the modlist including performance/visual/crash issues, please join our Discord server for further assistance! https://discord.gg/strraNQxEQ