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==Install/download== | |||
* Download and install the latest patch [http://fallout.bethsoft.com/eng/downloads/patches.html here]'' | |||
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As of 26 May 2009, the GECK has been patched to version 1.5'' | As of 26 May 2009, the GECK has been patched to version 1.5'' | ||
* Download the | * Download the GECK [http://static.bethsoft.com/fo3/geck.zip here] | ||
* Locate the GECK installer and run the file. | * Locate the GECK installer and run the file. | ||
* When prompted, be sure that the installation directory for the GECK matches where your retail version of Fallout 3 | * When prompted, be sure that the installation directory for the GECK matches where your retail version of Fallout 3 is installed. | ||
* '''NOTE''': If you are using the Steam version of Fallout 3 | * '''NOTE''': If you are using the Steam version of Fallout 3, the proper installation directory is: | ||
C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 | C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 | ||
* '''WARNING''': The G.E.C.K. is for modding the PC only. You cannot use it to mod the X-Box 360 or PS3 console systems. | |||
* '''WARNING''': The G.E.C.K. is for modding the PC | |||
==Creating your plugin== | ==Creating your plugin== | ||
[[image:geckdatadialog.jpg|250px|right]] | [[image:geckdatadialog.jpg|250px|right]] | ||
* Launch GECK.exe from your Fallout 3 | * Launch GECK.exe from your Fallout 3 installation directory | ||
* From the main toolbar, open ''File>Data'' | * From the main toolbar, open ''File>Data'' | ||
* Select '''"Fallout3 | * Select '''"Fallout3.esm"''' by double clicking it and OK to load | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
Loading the .esm may take several minutes. You should be able to view the loading progress at the bottom of the GECK window. | Loading the .esm may take several minutes. You should be able to view the loading progress at the bottom of the GECK window. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
* Once loaded, press save [[image:gecksave.jpg]] | * Once loaded, press save [[image:gecksave.jpg]] | ||
* Because no active plugin is loaded, you'll be prompted to create a new plugin | * Because no active plugin is loaded, you'll be prompted to create a new plugin | ||
* Choose a name for your new *.esp file, OK to save | * Choose a name for your new *.esp file, OK to save |