Gameplay

In this step, we will install mods aiming to improve the general gameplay

It is especially important to read the descriptions of these mods.

Creating a Separator in MO2.

Right-click the empty space in the left pane of MO2 and select Create separator.
Name the separator Gameplay.

Installation instructions:

Main Files - Complex Vendors

Makes most vendors only buy items related to what they sell (for example doctors will only buy medical supplies).

Installation instructions:

Main Files - Blocking Overhaul

Revamps the blocking system.

Chemfluence - AI Combat Dynamics

Installation instructions:

Main Files - Chemfluence AI Combat Dynamics

Enhances AI behavior by integrating two key factors: chem usage and weapon choice. NPCs will not only respond to chem consumption with distinct combat strategies, but also adapt their tactics based on the weapons they wield.

SPARS - Simple Power Armor Reduction System

Installation instructions:

Main Files - SPARS-50 Main File

Reduces the frequency of power armors.

DLC Timing

Installation instructions:

Main Files - DLC Timing
DLC Timing - UFO4P Patch

Allows you to change the starting conditions for Automatron, Far Harbor, Nuka World and Vault-Tec Workshop independently to suit your playthrough.

Keep Radiants in the Commonwealth UFO4P Version

Installation instructions:

Main Files - Keep Radiants in the Commonwealth UFO4P Version

Prevents radiant quests from sending you outside the Commonwealth.

Encounter Zone Recalculation (Continuous Level Scaling)

Installation instructions:

Main Files - Encounter Zone Recalculation

Allows previously-visited encounter zones to update the levels of the enemies in them as the player levels up.

Who's The General - Minutemen Quest Cleanup

Installation instructions:

Main Files - Who's The General - Minutemen Quest Cleanup
Optional Files - 1 - Keep Radiants in the Commonwealth Patch

Does multiple things:

Most Minutemen quests have been moved to Preston's "How are you doing?" dialogue option.
Preston Garvey no longer gives you a new quest as part of turning in an old quest.
As General of the Minutemen, you no longer report back to Preston at the end of most quests.
Radio Freedom now broadcasts even when the player isn't tuned in, fixing radios tuned to the station.
The player will only acquire quests from Radio Freedom while tuned in on their Pip-Boy, or listening at The Castle.