Fractal Crystals

newvegas — Mods & Enhancements

Fractal Crystals is a realistic retexture for the Old World Blues crystals in Fallout: New Vegas, replacing the cartoonish look with a more grounded appearance. With 957 endorsements and 372,745 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual fidelity without changing gameplay.

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Syntax

Models and Textures

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Downloads: 372,745

💡 Notes

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🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your

Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager — no load order worries.

If you're using other texture mods for Old World Blues, chec

If you're using other texture mods for Old World Blues, check if they conflict — this mod only touches crystals, so it should be fine.

Make sure you have the Old World Blues DLC installed, otherw

Make sure you have the Old World Blues DLC installed, otherwise the textures won't appear.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Massive download count (372k) shows it's a go-to for crystal retextures.
Endorsement ratio is solid — 957 people vouched for it.
Simple texture swap, no gameplay changes, so it's safe for any load order.

👎 Cons

Only affects crystals from Old World Blues — if you wanted other crystal types, this won't cover them.
No screenshots or detailed preview in the description, so you're flying blind on the exact look.
Author hasn't updated since 2023 — might not be compatible with future patches or mods that alter those textures.

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