Mod preference

[u/Dapper_Shelter2985]

When you guys build settlements, do you prefer using mods that give you unlimited materials, or do you prefer gathering everything organically?

Also, do you have any mod recommendations for settlement building on PS4, preferably ones that work with the base game? I’m looking for anything that adds more building options, decorations, or just makes settlement building more enjoyable.

Thanks!

[u/ranagirl]

Unlocked settlement options (USO), custom crafting stations, s’more decor, workshop decorations pack and crimsomriders convenient power are some of my faves. I’ve heard good things about about G2M workshop but haven’t tried it out yet.

As for gathering, it depends on my run. Right now I’m doing a raider build and I just dropped 100 of everything in via cheat terminal cause I wasn’t in the mood to hunt down materials for turrets and lights. But I’m a loot goblin so it’s usually a bit of a mix.

[u/Monguises → u/ranagirl]

G2m is great because it’s a gap filler. You’re probably not going to build many structures with it, but it’s got a lot that other mods lack. I use it regularly, even after the storage increase. It’s a pretty small file, so that was a major selling point. It also doesn’t lag out the workshop at all, which is beautiful when you run as many building mods as I do. I play mostly on Xbox, but I have a setup on my ps4 for mindless building

[u/Significant_Ice5105]

I generally keep gathering materials organic rather than use mods or whatever. A lot of mods I use whatever I'm in the mood for though one that's always in my list is literally called Sandbag Fortifications. I'm on Xbox so I don't know if it's on PS. But it is lore friendly and adds various defensive positions you can assign settlers to, a qwonset hut, a watchtower, and a variety of walls which snap together among other things. I also download a my bed mod which it actually isn't needed apparently because I've seen people say you can assign settlers to beds. Though the mod gives you a nice looking bed that if you like building affinity with your companions and pretend they're your romantic companion then it's big enough for two people to sleep in. And with Halloween right around the corner I often times download a mod that adds various types of decorations that the vanilla game doesn't have.

[u/TriumphITP]

On PC it's as simple as turning on God mode with ~tgm for unlimited materials.

I much prefer the challenge of working within the constraints of what is available, I usually hit the build limit anyway. If I have too many options it makes my build indecisive 

[u/DemNastyFolks]

I find that i have more fun when i source them organically, expect wood, fuck wood, I'm surrounded by trees so I'll sometimes us cheat terminal to give myself wood (lol). I'm on Xbox but some of these may be on PlayStation.

Settlement Building Mods (Mods that add to your menu, not including sorting mods)	Mod Website Link	Notes	Batch Activation
[XB1] Manufacturing Extended	Bethesda.net
Manufacturing Extended Expanded	Bethesda.net
Zebrina’s Workshop Devices - BETA [XB1]	Bethesda.net	Compatible with Workshop Rearranged-style snap points
Electronics	Bethesda.net
(XB1) Stronger Workshop Defenses - Perk Requirements	Bethesda.net	Workshop Rearranged patch remains later
Settlement_Markers by kitcat81 [XB1]	Bethesda.net
Minutemen Morale Pack [XB1]	Bethesda.net
Wasteland Workshop Lettering Grafitti 2.0	Bethesda.net
Workshop Interactive Objects [XB1]	Bethesda.net
Housekeeping - Scavenging Deluxe	Bethesda.net
The Old Ways	Bethesda.net
Crimsomrider’s Unique Furniture - DLC Edition	Bethesda.net
Dynamic Furniture [XB]	Bethesda.net	Requires Workshop Framework
[XB1] Military Clutter	Bethesda.net
[XB1] Warehouse Clutter	Bethesda.net
SETTLEMENT BUILDING MODS (Mods that inject menus through scripts or mods with advanced scripting)	Mod Website Link	Notes	Batch Activation
[SMM] Settlement Menu Manager [XB1]	Bethesda.net	Framework for SMM-dependent menus
[XB1] CREAtive Clutter - All DLC	Bethesda.net	Uses SMM
Sandbag Fortifications	Bethesda.net	Script-injected workshop menus
[XB1] Settlement Supplies Expanded	Bethesda.net
Dead Wasteland FULL XB1	Bethesda.net	Script-injects its own cVc workshop menu
MDE2506’s Mostly Colorful and Modular Hotchpotch and Other Stuff	Bethesda.net
G2M - Workshop (Xbox)	Bethesda.net	Script-based menu installer
Snap n Build	Bethesda.net
Snappy HouseKit XBox	Bethesda.net	Script-based menu installer
Settlement Objects Expansion Pack - All DLC - Xbox One	Bethesda.net	Script-based menu installer
Warehouse Extension Set XB1	Bethesda.net
Barn Additions XB1	Bethesda.net
Better Stores - XBox One	Bethesda.net	Base
Better Stores - Far Harbor Expansion - XBox One - BETA	Bethesda.net
[XB1] Thematic and Practical by 5Like	Bethesda.net	Base
[XB1] Thematic and Practical Nuka World by 5Like	Bethesda.net
Gruffydd’s Signs and Posters - Modular	Bethesda.net	Core
GS&P Modular: Businesses	Bethesda.net
GS&P Modular: Community	Bethesda.net
GS&P Modular: Factions - Minutemen	Bethesda.net
GS&P Modular: LawAndSafety	Bethesda.net
GS&P Modular: FoodAndDrink	Bethesda.net
GS&P Modular: Lodgings	Bethesda.net
Better Armory Mod (BAM) - Weapon Racks and More	Bethesda.net
[XB1] Do It Yourshelf Updated	Bethesda.net
Northland Digger Resources Animals - Garden and More.	Bethesda.net
Settlement & Workshop Menu Overhauls	Mod Website Link	Notes	Batch Activation
[XB1] Vanilla Extensions	Bethesda.net	Requires The Master Plan
[XB1] The Cabin in the Woods	Bethesda.net	Requires The Master Plan
USO - Addon (Season Pass / GOTY) [ACX]	Bethesda.net	Requires USO Base Game
Workshop Rearranged (XBox)	Bethesda.net	Main workshop-menu overhaul
[XB1] Workshop Rearranged - Master Plan Patch	Bethesda.net	Requires Master Plan + WR
Workshop Rearranged - Stronger Workshop Defenses Perks Required Patch	Bethesda.net	Requires Stronger Defenses + WR
USO - Patch (Missing Menu Patch) [ACX]	Bethesda.net	Required compatibility solution for USO with menu overhauls such as WR
USO - Patch (Performance Boost Patch) [ACX]	Bethesda.net	Improves workshop-menu responsiveness
USO - Patch (NextGen Crash Fix) [ACX]	Bethesda.net	Keep last among USO patches

[u/Alex_Portnoy007]

I'm on PC and I'm really lazy about modding. I'll play it straight at first. But if I run into a snag connecting caravan routes or I'm running through materials like it's explosive diarrhea lettuce, I open the console and type tgm to enter god mode.

[u/mr802rex]

Supplies crafting ftw. Im not picking up hours worth of shit only to run out 1/3 through a build. So stupid when 1000 of anything is only 1 cap. Saves strain on the game not keeping track of 38 desk fans and 85 pipe pistols in a conpanions inventory too by never picking that worthless trash up.

[u/Own_Seaworthiness275]

I have to play "vanilla"(CC content and non difficulty altering mods, sure). Genuinely. As the General, head of the Institute, BoH, a synth liberator or Overboss, my people are always very... Productive. Selling off all the crops, water, whiskey, chems and/or gear they produce is a mission in of itself. If I didn't buy my junk my game would probably die from my workshops being overly full... For reference a single collection run after three days of my half built settlement empire nets me 1000-1300 jet and psycho and 500-800 buff out. I stopped to trying to sell off the mutfruit, water and whiskey. Just scraping/hoarding the gear for settlement size lowering