Vanilla+ Content: This mod is considered vanilla friendly, respecting the original vision of the game while implementing additional or altered content.
Replaces various energy projectiles to be scaled more reasonably and no longer envelope the guns they fire from. Optionally replaces some unsavory/bland muzzle effects with more adequate ones. Many vanilla energy projectiles are sized to be quite large when viewed in third (and first) person. Oftentimes you can notice the beams/balls clipping with the barrel. In vanilla, these projectile effects also tend to cover up muzzle effects as well. With this mod installed, beams/balls will appear to more appropriately emit from the barrels of energy weapons. The muzzle effects for the AER-14 and Holorifle have also been replaced, no longer appearing as flat circles and instead emit energy and sparks similar to the (previously invisible) laser rifle muzzle effects. The range of size reductions varies greatly on a case-by-case basis, with anywhere between 25% to 175% reductions.
Known Compatibility:
Overcharge - Compatible
Energy Visuals Plus - Compatible
Special FX - Compatibility Notice (replaces same files, can be overwritten or alternatively use EVP 2.0 instead.)
EVE - Compatibility Notice (uses unique projectiles, this may not carry over or a patch would have to be made.)
Laser Bolt FX - Compatibility Notice (replaces same files this one does, can be loaded afterwards to overwrite this mod)
Should be compatible with all other mods so long as they don't overwrite these meshes. If so, simply load this mod afterwards. Disclaimer: Due to the reduced mesh size, there is a chance that hit-boxes of projectiles may be reduced. In my play-testing, this was not noticeable - however in theory this should mean much like conventional weapons in New Vegas, you must have accurate aim to hit targets.
Inspiration and help from Wadelz
Instructions
Simply drag and drop the contents of the mod into your games "Data" folder, and activate with the mod manager of your choice. Alternatively, install directly through Mod Organizer 2.
Sleek Energy Projectiles
Main file.
AER14 Muzzle Flash
Optional file, replaces AER14 muzzle flash.
Holorifle Muzzle Flash
Optional file, replaces holorifle muzzle flash.
