ActorCause Save Bloat Fix

newvegas — Mods & Enhancements

ActorCause Save Bloat Fix by lStewieAl addresses a save bloating issue caused by actors detecting the player, resulting in faster save/load times and a 10-30% reduction in save file size depending on playthrough length. This performance mod is essential for players experiencing large save files and slow loading.

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Syntax

Performance

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Downloads: 1,916,384

💡 Notes

By lStewieAl

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Install via your mod manager to ensure proper load order and

Install via your mod manager to ensure proper load order and easy removal.

After installing, load a save and check the file size before

After installing, load a save and check the file size before and after to see the improvement.

If you're using other performance mods, test for compatibili

If you're using other performance mods, test for compatibility by running a quick save/load cycle.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 12,526 endorsements and 1.9M downloads
Directly tackles a common performance issue for long playthroughs
Simple, focused fix that can significantly reduce save file size

👎 Cons

Last updated in April 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game version
Only addresses one specific cause of save bloat; other issues may remain
No detailed installation instructions or compatibility notes provided

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