Quick Start Game at Vault 101 Enterance
fallout-3 — Mods & Enhancements
This save game places a prepared character at Vault 101's entrance, letting you skip the lengthy intro sequence and start playing immediately. Ideal for players who've already experienced the origin story and want a faster start.
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Downloads: 115,423 | Endorsements: 3,307💡 Notes
By gogonuts | v1.0 | 3,307 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Place the save file in your Documents/My Games/Fallout3/Save
Place the save file in your Documents/My Games/Fallout3/Saves folder.
Load the save from the main menu, then immediately save agai
Load the save from the main menu, then immediately save again to create your own slot.
If you use mods, load this save after enabling them to ensur
If you use mods, load this save after enabling them to ensure compatibility.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust with 3,307 endorsements
- Over 115,000 downloads show it's a go-to for many players
- Saves you from replaying the intro every time you start a new character
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2009, so it may not work with newer game versions or mods
- No custom character options—you're stuck with the prepared one
- Being a save file, it might conflict with other mods that alter the starting area