reflective mode

Implement new combat mechanics inspired by Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

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The main file and optional files have been uploaded, and you can choose to install them according to your needs.

Have you ever thought Fallout 4's combat was a little more interesting? Maybe something less real and more interesting? Don't get me wrong, the gunplay in Fallout 4 is actually pretty good, especially compared to older Fallout games. But sometimes you see something and you think, "Yeah, I'm enjoying some of that. Hopefully this is a little bit "that" for you.

Features

Implemented "Reflection Mode," a slow moment of time that occurs when players enter combat.

Reflection mode will highlight NPCs that spot players and can be locked down if you take them out quickly enough.

After Reflection Mode ends, you need to completely escape combat before you can use it again.

Marked as lightweight plugin (esp with esl flag) to minimize impact on load order.

FAQ

How to start using this mod?

Just install it! No configuration or special steps are required.

What does this actually do?

It generally makes combat more interesting, but is particularly useful for stealth. It gives you the opportunity to deal with enemies when they notice you without alerting the entire combat group. That said, if you do something stupid like fire a missile launcher, you'll still get everyone's attention.

Why doesn't reflection mode happen even though I'm not in combat?

You may not escape the fight entirely. Combat music in particular is a very unreliable indicator, so try to be stealthy. The most common reason I've seen is running away from a combat encounter you don't want to be a part of. Even if they're far away, you're still counted as "in combat" for quite some time.

Why do I get reflection mode even in combat?

Because sometimes you can escape a fight for a while, especially if you're fighting multiple groups of enemies. Locations with multiple waves of enemies are especially bad for this.

Why is the timing of reflection mode delayed or turned off?

Reflective mode relies on some scripts to pass data and trigger specific effects. Like event perks like Animal Friends, this means that if your mod places too much of a burden on Fallout 4's scripting engine, the effects of the perk can end up being delayed. Other issues you may encounter due to script lag (not related to this mod) include delayed mission events, NPCs popping up when they shouldn't, and general misbehavior when the game is trying to make something interesting or dynamic happen.