Proximity Text Chat

terms of use

By using Proximity Text Chat mod you agree to be bound by these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Proximity Text Chat mod.

You may choose to disclose information about yourself in the course of providing user-generated content in public online chats through our proximity text chat mode. The information you disclose using this mode is public information, and there is no expectation of privacy or confidentiality. You should be aware that any personally identifiable information you submit during the course of these public activities can be read, collected, or used by others. User of this mod, which can be used to send you unsolicited messages. We are not responsible for the personally identifiable information you choose to submit using this mod.

Purpose

Proximity text chat is a mode that allows nearby players to communicate with each other via text chat. (Other players must also install the mod) The range is 100 meters, slightly higher than the nameplate's rendering distance. Text chat is a feature I personally requested. Without any word from Bethesda on when this feature will arrive, I decided to add it myself.

feature

Proximity-based text chat

Ability to see if the player you are trying to talk to is also using the mod (their name will be in blue)

Version update notification

usage

To activate chat, press the ~ key (tilde), which will open the chat input box. Then you can type normally. Press Enter when finished to finish sending the message.

"On a German keyboard the hotkey is "ö"" - Terlnexus, thanks for the tip :)

Installation guide

BAKA file tool users:

Extract the "interface" folder into the Fallout 76 Data folder.

Follow the Baka File Tool instructions to create a new archive for your mod.

Manual installation:

Extract the ChatMod.ba2 file to the Fallout 76 Data folder

(Default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Bethesda.net

Launch\Games\Fallout76\DATA)

Navigate to the Fallout 76 settings folder in My Games (Default: C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\My Games\Fallout 76)

If this is your first mod, please extract the optional "Fallout76.ini" file to

current directory. Otherwise, append the name of the new archive,

"ChatMod.ba2", in the list, separated by commas, as follows:

[Word]

sResourceArchive2List = SeventySix  -  ATX_Main.ba2，SeventySix  -  ATX_Textures.ba2，ChatMod.ba2

compatibility

This mod modifies the hudmenu.swf file and will not be compatible with any other mods that do this.

Game updates to this file may require updating the mod to continue using it.

FAQ

Is this mod allowed? Please refer to Bethesda’s article on mods:

Is this mod safe to use? In addition to virus scanning, if you have any concerns,

Feel free to open the SWF file and view the source code. This can be done using a tool called JPEXS Flash Decompiler.

Additional information

This mod is a work in progress and while I will make reasonable efforts to ensure there are no bugs, some users may occasionally encounter these bugs. There is no guarantee of server or client stability or crashes.

This mod only works due to using a third party server. The only information sent to the server is nearby players, your name (visible to everyone), and your message. None of this information is stored. Player clients do not interact with each other, all communication occurs on the server, which then relays messages to the appropriate player.

future plans

Add the ability to chat as a team or chat with friends.

Have an idea? Feel free to make suggestions!

additional

I can only do some testing and if the chat server crashes it may take hours to reopen it.

Terms of Use

By using the Proximity Text Chat mod you are agreeing to be bound by these terms of use.  If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use Proximity Text Chat mod.

You may choose to disclose information about yourself in the course of contributing user generated content through our proximity text chat mod in a public online chat. Information that you disclose …