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Overhauls the waterways of the Mojave. From lake Las Vegas and Lake Mead to the end of the Colorado. Adds Dozens of new loot containers and crashes. Several camp sites. Weapons, cliff side climbing spots and more.

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Greetings, ardent explorers of the Mojave!
Today, I'm eager to unveil my newest project in the New Vegas Tactical Urbanism series: "NVTU - Lakes and Waterways".
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In this mod, I've undertaken the task to breathe life into the desolate and unexplored waters of the Mojave, stretching from Lake Las Vegas to the end of the Colorado River. This overhaul is designed to add depth to your exploration, introducing a range of intriguing features without disturbing the larger locations around Lake Mead.

Introduction
Despite the stunning expanse of water bodies within the Mojave, their potential was largely untouched, offering little in terms of loot or narratives. However, with this mod, I've set out to change this. I've concentrated on enriching the diving and exploratory experiences within Lake Mead and the surrounding waterways, adding a variety of loot, debris, and other points of interest.

So, What's New?

This mod transforms the largely static waters of the Mojave into an exciting, immersive environment waiting to be explored. It offers a refreshing change of pace and setting, and hints at the stories untold beneath the surface. From plane crashes to crime scene remnants, each addition has been carefully crafted to maintain realism, enhance player engagement, and preserve the essence of the Wasteland.

Let's Dive Into the Details

The mod introduces numerous elements aimed at enhancing the narrative of the Mojave and its gameplay potential:

Explorable Lake Mead: The lake now teems with points of interest including plane crashes complete with skeletons, suitcases, and scrap, crime scene remnants like skeletons with cement shoes, and barrels dumped in the lake.

Abandoned Bases: A large car transport barge as well as a few other camps around the lake and river have been turned into an abandoned Wastelander bases which subtly double as a player homes. 

Artificial Reef: Below the scavenger's platform, I've added an artificial reef (more akin to a trash dump), echoing real-life garbage patches and serving as a concentration point for much of the lake's litter.

Loot Aplenty:
Over 3 dozen loot containers have been added, carefully placed underwater, resulting from car crashes, boating accidents, dumping, or just being concealed amongst the rest of the litter.

Take a Hike: Signs of hiking stairs, trails, camp spots now adore some cliffs of the canyons, adding a bit more verticality to the area.

Hidden Treasures:
Ten hollowed-out rocks have been added (mostly around the coast), serving as treasure chests of sorts for the keen-eyed explorer.

New Campsite: On the riverside, where once was a lone skeleton and duffle bag, now lies a campsite, narrating silent stories of life before the apocalypse. There are other campsites to discover around the waterways of the Mojave.

Legion Markings: The river's narrowest part, a natural chokepoint that is right near Nelson and leading to Cottonwood Cove, is now marked with Legion flags, serving both as a territorial mark and a fearful reminder of the Legion's ruthless nature.

Signs of Nature Reclaiming: The introduction of partially submerged camping areas offers a sign of nature gradually reclaiming its territory, adding a sense of realism and continuity to the environment.

Special Finds: A crashed Nuka Cola banner plane with a single Nuka Cola Quantum is hidden underwater - a unique treasure for those determined enough to find it. There's also several high value loot containers hidden in the depths.

Balanced Additions:
Despite the added wreckage and debris, balance has been maintained to keep the experience realistic. For instance, there is only one crashed vertibird, and it's quite off the beaten path.

New Weapons:
The DLC weapons .45 Auto Submachine Gun and Pistol have been introduced.

Why Is This Mod Unique?

The uniqueness of this mod lies in the careful attention to detail and commitment to keeping the experience balanced, realistic, and immersive. By transforming the often overlooked waters of the Mojave into a playground of exploration and discovery, this mod offers a fresh perspective on the Wasteland's environment.

Notes: You might need to reload your LOD.  
Compatibility: Should work with everything, but mods that change the landscape heavily might hide some of the loot.

Mods to Pair With
Mojave Crashes - Collect Rare Armor
Natural Waters For New Vegas
NVTU - Fisherman's Pride Shack Overhaul
Underwater FX - Water Breathing Equipment and Goggles
Callville Bay Remade


Dive in, fellow explorer, and unravel the stories buried beneath the Mojave's waves!