How best to launch ? F4se_loader.exe or Fallout4launcher.exe

[r_r_rydberg]

I have been using F4se_loader.exe to open Steam and bring up the F4 options screen. It plays longer b4 CTD than launching from steam?

[wtiger27]

I just have the installation create a desktop icon and that is how I launch it.

I don't use mods, but I think some require F4se? Not sure of that.

[Wonko486]

Unless you're using mods that require the script extender: you don't need to use F4se to launch. I have no idea if the script extender affects game stability on its own.

[Out Of Bubblegum]

I always run Steam first. So the launcher can skip past that options screen and never update the game.

[PeaceMaker]

I usually make a shortcut on my desktop of the F4SE exe, then just hit that, sometimes even before Steam is on. It'll start everything up and run.

[miakisfan]

I passed all that needing to use the original launcher when I got all the achievements. Now I just use the MO2 launcher set to F4SE.

As far which is better ... I never use F4SE when I play vanilla or use the in game Bethesda mod installer (that was before my list of mods disappeared after the next gen update).

[sdack]

This is not a good question.

If you have f4se_loader.exe installed then it means you are using F4SE and have to use f4se_loader.exe to start the game. There is no exception to this rule.

Only use Fallout4.exe or Fallout4_Launcher.exe or Steam or other means when you are not using F4SE.

[1stReaper]

how did ya'll managed to get f4se working for you :( ?
when i try to boot the game via the f4se_loader - Shortcut
i get the following pop up from the f4se lloader and from terminal window (cmd/ >_ window)

You are using a newer version of Fallout than this version of F4SE supports.
If this version just came out, please be patient while we update our code.
In the meantime, please check http://f4se.silverlock.org for updates.
Runtime: 1.10.984
F4SE: 0.6.23

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not got any mods that need it installed...yet...
but more then likely will once i get the (hopefully working) achievement enabler, and other mods that need it..

i just cant seem to boot it up so i can check using the console commands
getf4seversion to make sure its at least there

[alright]

Originally posted by 1stReaper.:

how did ya'll managed to get f4se working for you :( ?
when i try to boot the game via the f4se_loader - Shortcut
i get the following pop up from the f4se lloader and from terminal window (cmd/ >_ window)

You are using a newer version of Fallout than this version of F4SE supports.
If this version just came out, please be patient while we update our code.
In the meantime, please check http://f4se.silverlock.org for updates.
Runtime: 1.10.984
F4SE: 0.6.23

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not got any mods that need it installed...yet...
but more then likely will once i get the (hopefully working) achievement enabler, and other mods that need it..

i just cant seem to boot it up so i can check using the console commands
getf4seversion to make sure its at least there

update f4se? nexus says the newest version is 0.7.2 ?

[SlasH]

Originally posted by 1stReaper.:

You are using a newer version of Fallout than this version of F4SE supports.
If this version just came out, please be patient while we update our code.
In the meantime, please check http://f4se.silverlock.org for updates.
Runtime: 1.10.984
F4SE: 0.6.23

Silverlock has not been updated, newst version only at Nexusmods
https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/42147

[r_r_rydberg]

Thank you sdack. Its now clear to me that if you use any mods that require the F4se then you must launch with F4se_loader.exe.

[1stReaper]

ah i see cheers @alright :),
got most of em working now

...for now

[Zekiran]

You need to make sure that Steam is ALREADY RUNNING. Don't "wait for it" to open using f4se or any other launcher, that will launch the now-modified downloaded game...