Some newer modern weapons like the M4, M16, or any other AR-15 derivative platform weapon would fit in well, especially in games like New Vegas where the M16A1 exists as the Service Rifle and the CAR-15 (carbine variant of the M16 used in Vietnam up until the Gulf War before the M4 was introduced and almost the same in a lot of ways) since the weapon platform was designed in the late 50s, early 60s. Anything that existed before the timeline divergence. Something that would break it would be something like having Master Chief as a companion for instanceĮasy example would be if you got a cowboy themed weapons pack, it could be considered lore friendly since a lot of those weapons existed in history like Smith Carbines, Colt Navy/Army revolvers, Marlin lever action rifles, etc. Lore friendly for me would mean something that would exist in the time or style of fallout. How about you? What do you consider as lore-friendly, and what is game breaking (out of place) for you? So why wouldn't I use a gun which was made after the '50s or '60s? Fallout also has laser/plasma weapons, aliens (with alien technology), power armors, and such.

The Fallout universe has that unique '50s vibe, that's true, but don't forget, it's still very futuristic! The Great War started in 2077, that's way over our time, maybe (probably) they had even more modern weapons than we have right now. I don't feel like it's breaking the game's world at all. Personally, I have no problem with them, I use quite a few myself. On the other hand, many people love these kind of mods, just take a look at Fallout videos on YouTube. In Fallout games, most people freak out over mods adding modern, hi-tech military weapons and/or armor. I started this topic because, I think 'lore-frienliness' is one of the main reasons a person will, or will not download, use, and like a mod.īut what is lore-friendly and what is not? I guess it's all a matter of personal judgement.

Lore friendly fallout 4 mods