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You might ask, "Why not just install a vanilla body replacer?" You can—but you lose control. Here is why the BodySlide workflow is superior: fallout nv bodyslide
In New Vegas, if you have a character with a custom body shape (Type 3, Type 6, etc.) and they equip a vanilla leather armor, the game will instantly swap your custom body mesh for the vanilla body mesh contained within that armor file. Your character’s shape will change drastically the moment they get dressed. Happy modding, Courier
: Use sliders to modify physical attributes like muscle definition, weight distribution, and specific body parts (e.g., hip or chest size). Your character’s shape will change drastically the moment
Because FNV wasn't built for this tool, the setup is more complex than newer titles. To use BodySlide in New Vegas , you generally need: Easy Bodyslide in 7 Minutes!
Before you touch a slider, you need the correct foundational skeleton. BodySlide moves vertices—if the skeleton cannot support the new bone weights, you will get horrific explosions of polygons.
✅ – Use the same skeleton (e.g., BoneSkeleton or B42 Skeleton ) for body and armor. ✅ Check shader flags – FNV uses SF_ShadowMap and SF_Lighting . Outfit Studio often breaks these; repair in NifSkope. ✅ Use BSA Browser – Extract vanilla bodies first so you have a clean base. ✅ Test with a single armor – Don't rebuild everything at once.