Fallout3 mod “like a diamond in the sky” ran very smoothly (10 + hours real time) until game first loaded 'core' (an area) while I was still in drainage opening 'door' to core. Prior to this mod ran like a dream. I followed best practices for this mod/game: Did FO3 master update, have merged patch, auto saves turned off - game/mod ran very smooth until now. I'm in core and game repeatedly CTD - like every 90 seconds, especially when I touch an activator (open a door, fight a bot, etc.).  Attempted fix implemented: turned graphics to low, graphic size to small and restarted PC (to clear RAM and reset any memory leaks).  Still crashes repeatedly - like every 90 seconds. Any further suggestions, please?

link to mod at nexus forums: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/12887/?tab=1&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Ffallout3%2Fajax%2Fmoddescription%2F%3Fid%3D12887%26preview%3D&pUp=1

EDIT:  tried the ini fix: 

Open up the fallout.ini file in: My Documents\My Games\Fallout3
Find the line:
bUseThreadedAI=0
change it to:
bUseThreadedAI=1
Add another line after it and insert:
iNumHWThreads=2   (fail try “1”)
This will limit the game to 2 cores and prevent the engine bug from causing the game to freeze. - Not fix problem.

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Found solution.  Basic problem was a 'new fangled' armor set given by the Protagonist's current mentor.  The helmet has many advanced features which are run by scripts.  When I unequip the helmet, the game runs fine.  /end of thread/

Hi Darca,  I fixed it by plugging in different core numbers until one worked.  Basically,I have to limit the game to two cores, its cant handle 4,  Its a mod for the game fallout 3.  I am eagerly waiting for  GalCiv3....

edit.  after removing helmet game ran fine...even reverted to multiple cores. 

@ darca, getting around to a new avatar? 

Testing an awesome avatar now had to edit the size but it's worth doing. and since the forum is dead. (sorry) It makes a good test for my avatar that now match's my name. I am DARCA! lol.

account/image/avatar shows my awesome photo. and for some reason the old ''balance'' photo, still shows up. weird?...?

I have no problem testing in this thread.   May I suggest you examine proposed avatar size, file format, etc.  Avatars have to be quite small in size for the SD system to accept it.  Sometimes, its a basic oversight we miss...

Cool Robot pic? 

some help re: uploading avatar?    https://forums.elementalgame.com/398802/page/2/#3436123  reply #28

I am DARCA.

I still see the robot do you?

Ok I've seen this happen with old forums lucky jack before he got a avatar, I'll be fine... I think.

Thank you beautiful enchanted maiden. So for your praise I will not zap you with my lasers for spelling my name wrong "DARCA" is a acronym and should always be caped, twelve thirteen is my model number but doesn't have to be stated when addressing me. Fyi. I am not mad or offended or even crazy I'm just messing with you lol.

Like JoeSmiker.

though he said he's doing deep soul searching.