Years ago I tried modding Fallout New Vegas and I think 4 on Fedora ages (I was running Fedora 28 at the time) ago using Mod Organizer 2 and it wouldn’t work for reasons I didn’t understand, possibly file system related. I’m thinking of switching to Pop! OS full time but I’d still like to play either modded Skyrim or FO4 from time to time, preferably using MO2.
You must log in or register to comment.
I’m currently playing through fallout 4 with mods. the hardest part was figuring out how to install MO2 and make it recognize Fo4 on steam, I followed the guide here: https://github.com/rockerbacon/modorganizer2-linux-installer
after that, installing mods are the same as on windows.
Did nexus links work as expected or would I have to manually download the mods then drag them over to MO2?
I seem to remember having to download the mods and put them in MO2 manually.
it seems like it does but I didn’t tested, there is a part of the install script that adds a handler for nexus links but I opted to not install that part.
I used the SteamTinkerLaunch for installing MO2, works nicely but couldn’t get nmm links to work
I use vortex, it was dead simple to set up if you read the instructions (like disabling internet access and disabling update checking) and it has worked flawlessly for 1.5 years
Removed by mod
That’s why on all of the linux installer guides and sources it tells you to turn off updates. In general, you don’t need to update mod organizers. There are few scenarios where it is absolutely needed or something will break
Removed by mod
I’ve never used MO2, but with Vortex its a pain in the dick. Gotta manually download the games yourself, individually, then drag them into vortex to install them, or just dump them in the game directory appropriately if you don’t care about being able to reverse it without a reinstall.
Yeah, just install MO2 in the same wine prefix and it works fine, from what I recall.
So I use MO2 for Fallout 4 on my Steam Deck.
Initial setup is a pain in the ass, but it’s worth it. Installing MO2 with Wine is easy, getting nxm links to work using scripts and .desktop files was not.
Also making sure that you have the right compatibility utility going is also super important, I know for FO4 I had to run a super specific version of Proton-GE.
I’d say jumping through those hoops is worth it tho, I get to play FO4 just how I like all from the comfort of my bed, and getting your favorite games to work in an operating system you actually like is sublime~
Removed by mod
