A Fallout: New Vegas fan, FalloutPropMaster, has embarked on an ambitious project: recreating the Mojave Wasteland within The Sims 2. Tired of waiting for an official remaster, they're building a fully functional life simulation, a unique twist on the classic RPG. Instead of traditional RPG mechanics, this reimagining focuses on the day-to-day survival aspects of inhabiting the wasteland, incorporating The Sims' need meters and AI-driven character behaviors. The result is less of a role-playing game and more of a post-apocalyptic colony sim.
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The project began after FalloutPropMaster discovered remarkably detailed recreations of New Vegas casinos within The Sims 2. This inspired the creation of a much larger project, encompassing locations like Goodsprings and the Strip, all integrated with The Sims gameplay mechanics.
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While experienced in modding Fallout 3 and New Vegas, The Sims 2 presents a new challenge. FalloutPropMaster is utilizing tools like FOMM, Blender, and Nifscope to meticulously transfer assets from New Vegas into the life simulation environment.
The Sims 2's recent re-release with updated OS support has contributed to a resurgence in its modding community, making such ambitious projects more feasible. The question now is whether Fallout: New Vegas can truly flourish within a life simulation framework. The community eagerly awaits the answer.
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