Detective Valentine and The Case of A Lonely Heart

[@NeoCranium]

For people who asked (personally, I don't like Fallout 4's foundational story enough for even mods to save it), here's the load order of my mods. Load Order: Fallout4.esm DLCRobot.esm DLCworkshop01.esm DLCCoast.esm DLCworkshop02.esm DLCworkshop03.esm DLCNukaWorld.esm Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch.esp GCM_DLC_Automatron.esl ArmorKeywords.esm HUDFramework.esm PANPC.esm GCM_DLC_Far_Harbor.esl Live Dismemberment - Brutal.esp BetterCompanions.esp SlowTime.esp BetterModDescriptions.esp A Forest.esp PlayerComments.esp LootableCars.esp subwayrunnnerdynamiclighting.esp dD-Action Ragdoll Force.esp Reverb and Ambiance Overhaul.esp LOST Audio Tweaks.esp Ambient Wasteland.esp Armorsmith Extended.esp BetterModDescriptionsAE.esp Better_Notes.esp ConsoleEnable.esp CompanionsGoHome_A.esp CraftableAmmunition_Adjustable.esp CraftableAmmunition_FarHarbor.esp ImmersiveGunnersPlazaInterior.esp ImmersiveGunnersPlazaExterior.esp NAC.esp PAC.esp jsrs.esp Vivid Waters.esp JSRS_Regions.esp D.E.C.A.Y.esp def_inv_scrap_en.esp StopRemoveItems.esp Dynamic Weapon Shadows.esp Enough About the Settlements Preston.esp Extended weapon mods.esp ImmersiveGenericDialogues.esp SKKFastReunions.esp PlayerComments_ImmersiveGenericDialogues_Patch.esp EveryonesBestFriend.esp SCM.esp FAR.esp Fallout Suite.esp JSRS_FarHarbor.esp SFE.esp FlaconOil_BA2_Upto4K_Part1.esp FlaconOil_BA2_Upto4K_Part2.esp FlaconOil_BA2_Upto4K_Part3.esp GCM.esp More Where That Came From Diamond City.esp NAC-FH.esp NAC-NW.esp NickValentineRomance.esp PlayerComments_NickValentine.esp PlayerMarriage.esp NickValentineMarriagePatch.esp NickValentinesDay.esp OWR2_CraftableDecor.esp OWR2_CraftableDecor_CW.esp OWR_CraftableDecor.esp OWR_CraftableDecor_CW.esp JSRS_NukaWorld.esp Publick Occurrences Expanded.esp PowerLinePhysics.esp Project Reality Footsteps FO4.esp RAW INPUT.esp SKKCombatStalkers.esp RainofBrassPetals.esp 3dscopes-replacer.esp BetterModDescriptionsSTCSReplacer.esp SurvivalTransitionSave.esp PlayerComments_UFO4P_Patch.esp PD_VisualReload.esp Vivid Fallout - All in One - 4k.esp WAVE.esp CorvalhoWidowShotgun.esp Wild West Radio.esp Existence 2.0.esp OWR2.esp OWR.esp RAO - OWR patch.esp SKKFastStartNewGame.esp EnhancedLightsandFX.esp Pip-Boy Flashlight.esp SatelliteWorldMap.esp

[@Andres-vd1in]

If you actually think Fallout 4 is a bad game, I wonder what you think of 76 lol

[@GoldenHeartNecklace]

Jesus F Christ.

[@jonahc2807]

PC master race wins again

[@oliveboi1474]

I panic when I wanna add one mod to a game, Neo has a library

[@guard-keywolf]

That's alotta mods

[@djp5668]

As much as we meme on Neo's gay animations, this one was unironically brilliant and well written. Carried more emotion than most of the actual game. Just great work from everyone involved.

[@zacc]

Bethesda could/would NEVER

[@guard-keywolf]

Agreed

[@anyderrosek9272]

​@@zaccand that is why they will fail

[@Chrispydummy]

my queer heart loves these kind of stories

[@ItzRokkiYT]

I would unironically pay money for a mod on New Vegas or Fallout 4 with his writing

[@Robotic00]

Neo is using gaming and streaming as an excuse to make gay fanfic, and I AM HERE FOR IT!

[@craftysheep3965]

i agree

[@bapbop2399]

Im not into gay stuff but i will give credit where it's due, the animation of that sence at the end is fucking good

[@jamesdowman2023]

@@bapbop2399 i agree with you. That acting and shit was FUCKING SPECTACULAR!

[@TeeBunk]

No

[@moloti6254]

I'm for it

[@WillDoesnt]

14:51 This had more better writing for the story than Bethesda ever fucking did in their entire game

[@Cargo_Bay]

The unrequited love between Elder Maxson and Paladin Danse tho! Those two were either on the down-low, or secretly pined for each other.

[@WillDoesnt]

@@Cargo_Bay Honestly that is true. There were some amazing stories that Bethesda made, like Far Harbor. I just wish they still had that for the main story.

[@theflerffyburr7919]

The fucking "You look good with more metal on ya" line was solid fucking platinum. I had to pause to appreciate just how fucking good that was landed.

[@Rez_Boy117]

My god neo and his brother sound so much alike, they have the same angsty voice when they're pissed lmao

[@Tig3rCoD2]

WHAT SIZE DO YOU WANT

[@gennarosevero1856]

@@Tig3rCoD2 *LARGE*

[@Vulgarth1]

The weird Chicago inflection on "gaaah fuk yahself" was funny as.

[@ErinMartyFreeman]

It literally sounds like he is arguing with himself. It's hilarious

[@MegaHellstrike]

Wow, that ending animation was surprisingly heartfelt, especially when the premise so far was "We're going to have SEX with the robot!"

[@Inferno144]

Neo just made fucking bank on fucking BANJO MUSIC. He made more on one night then I do in a week. This shits rigged.

[@SeaBee99]

The community loves their banjo

[@Alexgameboy2]

wait till you hear about the rat stream

[@steves578]

JFJ would be proud.

[@Inferno144]

@@steves578 God you're right, he would.

[@proxynstuff1469]

@@Alexgameboy2 those poor rats.... Will be missed 😭

[@acetrigger1337]

holy shit, that Banjo Train was going too hard... i'm shocked it didn't derail.

[@fpsesadorsomethinglikethat1859]

The rat train was far superior

[@yodagaming5905]

Man got his monthly rent paid

[@skullsplitter8891]

The animation single handedly having better writing than the entire game killed me.

[@IudexGundyr325]

This animation has a better representation of homosexual relationships than any media. Finally, no goofing around, no cringey men who acts precious or anything like that. Finally, we have two normal men who try to express what they feel without acting like clowns or porn actors. There was some flirting, but it leaded to a more meaningful moment. GG neo, you have my respect.

[@werno3]

every single time neo you make me think: "I'm not gay... but."

[@Hiihtopipa]

"I'd fuck with Neo"

[@breaksystembse]

g i v e i n 8D

[@justasleebylilguylittlesle1496]

God, that animation was FANTASTIC. Legitimately so well written and fucking everything. Loved it.

[@Rock234100]

Honestly thought the animation would just be a meme. I wasn't expecting it to be this sweet and sad at the same time. Dawwh.

[@QueenMonoChrome]

Neo, love your work...kinda feel exhistential dread seeing you get more money over wether or not a banjo plays than I get in a month but I'll power through it for you big man

[@bouillabaissed9342]

@@Mark6O9 Now, all we need are banjo playing rats, and Neo will never go hungry again.

[@biscottigaming5663]

I think I got more dread over the fact that somebody donated $400 for the banjo

[@UncannySwan]

Yeah it sours the video p hard for me, had to skip through it on a rewatch considering cost of living has never been higher and we've got banjo in fo4 on sale for $200

[@ArtyTheBasedGod]

@@UncannySwan If you got the money why not you know

[@crr4482]

@@UncannySwan its not Neo's fault that some people are willing to drop hundreds on a bit

[@antmaycry]

The animation was everything I wanted and more. I’m so glad this turned out fantastic. Great video, Neo!

[@bimblorthe1st290]

yeah you're right that glados impression really pulled it all together

[@WolfyFancyLads]

The "feel like I'm playing an actual fallout game" got a chuckle from me, but that gay animation... My man, I would kill to see more of that, god damn that should've been promotional material for 4. XD I would've liked it more if it were. :P

[@lucianaryeh3001]

That animation is downright a cinematic masterpiece, no joke. You made their emotions, facial expressions, and the interaction look human which is no easy feat.... I rarely see an animation that felt human. So I just wana say: Neo, you have very keen eye making a scene/character have a soul and I respect you for that.

[@JustCyanaid]

That animated part was phenomenal. Well written, well performed, and genuinely beautiful animation. Also the banjo war was legendary

[@maxcain9950]

I'd trade the whole of Fallout 4, and every hour I spent in it, just for a little more stuff like this. I can feel the heart and soul through the screen. Thanks for the stuff I didn't know I needed Neo.

[@bunkerman_who_digs]

I was honestly expecting the animation to become something comedic, like action figures smashing into each other comedy. But wow, that was heartfelt.

[@nolanschotanus2769]

"Ha! What fun lil animation are we getting this time?" ... *cries

[@virusoutbreak4989]

I can’t believe I lived the banjo donation wars , truly a unique time to be alive.

[@SeaBee99]

I don't regret starting it

[@skvaderarts7009]

@@SeaBee99 Thank you so much.

[@IARESMART8]

Nick is already one of the better written characters in the game but this somehow makes him better

[@zoro4661WasTaken]

This is amazingly entertaining as always, fucking love it. The animation alone. The voice acting, that they _actually_ remove their clothes at the beginning of it instead of it just cutting away or something - master piece right there. Would genuinely watch a movie. Lighting was amazing too in that last shot. Also I REALLY need that mod list, for the Protagonist's sassy comments and flirting with Nick alone

[@LumpyBread0]

I desperately want more of the whole shit between Nick and Nate it was so fucking good. More character and emotion in that animation then the entirety of Fallout 4.

[@thereaperofgrim]

My god, that custom ending sequence. I wish the writing was that good through the rest of FO4. That almost had me in tears, 10/10 Neo that was amazing.

[@Goji938]

That part in the video where Valentine makes a move against Neo was so well shot. The way you focused on the reactions made that so grounded and emotionally stimulating. Thank you for all you do, that was a wonderful Noir scene that was animated beautifully.

[@ScoutCounterAttacks]

Great to see the Cranium family pizza size lore, the best fallout 4 side quest/history

[@ronniemcnutt8529]

is there a DLC?

[@ScoutCounterAttacks]

@@ronniemcnutt8529 Yeah its the Gay Slash DLC (aka GS) it isn't on steam so its pretty hard to find keys for it

[@ItzRokkiYT]

*Quest Acquired: THAT'S AMORE*

[@Noren54_96]

Neo, that animation was the only thing in existence able to bring any sort of emotion out of me.

[@oswaldosoriano8633]

Excuse me?????? The animation here broke my heart, and I don't even play Fallout. You're truly a genius, omg

[@boocanan330]

ending made me very emotional, thank you for another great video + your very obvious gift in making people that want to get mad rutty with robots and or aliens cry

[@mudstick]

cant believe the funny homosexual gaming video ended with the best written romance scene between two traumatized dudes that ive seen yet

[@l4dym3r3k]

WHY IS THE GAY SCENE SO WELL WRITTEN!? I DEMAND A FULL MOD! A FULL GAME! A FEATURE-LENGTH FILM ADAPTATION!

[@rockiestcornet0237]

your version of Nick is what i wanted a person from the old world just like Nate or Nora someone you could have a real connection with.

[@unoriginalone2152]

first time watching anything from this guy so i didn't know the animation was coming, I was using the gameplay as background noise for practicing guitar and when the animation came on i was enthralled and after nicks botched seduction and they started talking i just decided to play random minor chords whenever i felt appropriate and it instantly elevated my experience

[@theseerllama]

peak experience

[@Metataros]

I absolutely adore the he-he ha-has that Neo offers but at the same time oh my word I am stunned by the times we get something on the other end with their animations. An absolute class act in animation, scene, and acting; great work to you and anyone else that was involved!

[@Alexsandir1]

That animation was absolutely amazing! Got me emotional too

[@klovnen69]

13:50 its funny how ready Nick was to put a cap in that child head just because you draw your weapon by accident, now thats love

[@emmartheindomitable]

oh my god that was so incredibly heartfelt. the banjo at the end was nice lol

[@wolk6129]

that animation fit like a glove you translated the voice-acting to animation soo well and the camera work-GODDAMN i'm actually speechless amazing job neo

[@firedehole]

The entire video was a treat, the animation and VA's were hella good. Good job Neo, you absolute mad lad.

[@memethemastermonarch9459]

My good sir, as a massive Nick fan for over 5 years, this was an absolute delight to watch. Your funny ass gameplay was so good, AND THE ANIMATION at the end!!! It was the most amazing Nick content I've seen on KZbin. Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@TheJumboBurrito]

as someone struggling with my own feelings of sexuality after losing my relationship after coming out as trans, the animation was very touching

[@bullphr0g489]

Congrats on transitioning my guy or used to be guy, hope you find someone who would love you as you are :) (Also, question, FtM or MtF?)

[@retrieverstudio]

I’m trans too bud. Hang in there.

[@daturk3y264]

@@ryman1933 you smell like blue cheese

[@jacobjabberwock]

WHAT WAS THAT ENDING. Oh my GOD that was SO unexpected, and moreso... _really good._ Wow. Just wow, my guy. That was incredible. Instant like and subscribe, because that went from hilarious to heartwarming SO fast. Kudos!

[@strikeforce1500]

I legit want to see a stream of Neo and Neo's brother just playing a co-op game and being idiots to each other.

[@ADHGaming1]

Wow.. I'm blown away by the animation. Even the writing for it. I felt more in those 5 minutes than my 5 playthroughs of fallout 4. You deserve your staple on this platform. The decisions you've made are that of a true artist and I will never understate this enough. You.. are truly special

[@theseerllama]

me and a friend are kind of obsessed with fallout 4 and the complexity of nick's character so this was a fucking treat. the animation quality was incredible, the voice acting peak, the banjo wars legendary

[@Kahmiaa]

that animation scene was absolutely brilliant. not gonna lie i teared up a bit... there were such heavy and real emotions, with great framing and beautiful assets. Well done!!

[@domeniksaner5864]

i often come back to watch the last part. one of the few things making me sad, but yet reminding me of my lost love in a soothing way. thank you, neo

[@yoelgallardoortegon935]

The final animation was mind-blowing, I never would have expected such a fucking curveball to be thrown at me that way. Keep it up Neo!

[@Golemie]

Goddammit, I expected that animation to be goofy nonsense, not adorable, genuinely heartwarming content. Good lord man, you outdo yourself everytime, both in animations and the videos themselves. Fantastic work.

[@rainier601]

That ending cutscene you put together, between Valentine and the vault dweller was genuinely beautiful, it made me tear up.

[@terrible6348]

what a fucking animation. thought it was gonna be a quick nick valentine fuckin animation. but it turned real emotional. amazing

[@MrLighthouse6]

Fuuuuck man, the animation in this video is just amazing, and the quality of your videos is definitely showing, keep up all the good work Neo!!

[@ragegamer2433]

banjo donation wars... never thought I'd see the day

[@lilacsmile4321]

What an insanely good animation. The dialogue felt really true to Nick

[@theblopperify]

Thought the animation was gonna end like a meme, but then it tore my heart out. It was beautiful.

[@eliogracizo426]

I was absolutely not ready for the animation at the end, the pacing of it all was just phenomenal. The whole video was abosulutely a pleasure to watch over and over. Thanks for still doing what you love, neo. Seriously appreciate you being around, looking forward to whatever you do next!

[@JohnnyBoi7]

This is a radioactive masterpiece. Thank you for this gem Neo

[@rasmus3955]

I would like to give standing ovation to everyone involved with that animation brilliant work

[@psycosanches589]

I love how spiteful and brash stream chats can be. The whole banjo thing is wonderful. Man, the animated scene took a much deeper turn than I expected. I thought it was gonna be like the RE4 merchant where they run in, there's a little teaser, and they go down off camera. I'm here for this character development.

[@Jaredhenderson765]

Everyone is talking about the gay shit but no one is talking about how his viewers had a bidding war for banjo music

[@alexhall1720]

19:18 in the shot with the open window, was the clutter in the room supposed to make the moon look like a heart? I kinda see it

[@libertinesis2angel]

We need more sweet MLM like this with Nick. Neo did it justice.

[@khornelordofskulls7090]

okay but the nick impression that Jake did is amazing!

[@mayorofcoolsville1102]

The editing and chaotic energy of these videos are on another level, but the Banjo definitely escalates the vid from a 9 to a 10 out of 10.

[@courtneygreen4258]

The animation gave me an infinitely more satisfying story than Bethesda ever could and I need m o r e

[@quaylessal2535]

I was replaying far harbor recently and all I could think about whenever DiMA came up was 7:44

[@taptgeit7881]

ur welcome

[@gilbert7119]

that animation was shockingly well done. i can't even imagine the amount of time and effort that went into it. unbelievable.

[@dogalolo]

Absolutely beautiful, Neo. It was really fun watching this all come together on stream, and even better to see the final product. And that animation is just fantastic! Well worth suffering through Fallout 4's "story" for gay slash.

[@pgredsolocup]

ITS FINALLY HERE THE GAY SLASH HAS FINALLY ARRIVED

[@sovviedan6791]

after all the streams we get to see the fruits of neo's incredible labor

[@wrast1761]

All the toil was worth for this good slash

[@SharpieWasTaken]

The animation alone has more story in it than all of Fallout 4, good job Neo!

[@noxykun5275]

Even being there for a chunk of when you were playing, and a fair bit of when you were animating, this was still a great watch, and the ending of it all was just perfect, even knowing basically how it would look and sound. Great stuff Neo. Can't wait to see what's coming next, and to support you as best I can along the way.

[@deadislandvids360]

Quality stuff brought a tear to my eye

[@horrordragon2255]

That ending animation was really good! I really felt the emotion. And the quality was insane

[@saintshaze3274]

Damn Neo your animation skills just get better and better, and the script, for what its worth, those few mins told a better story than most movies nowadays EXCELLENT WORK came for the laughs and left with a good story at the end🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@razornz007]

This was the best yet. I fucking cried man. The writing, the animation. What a scene. Thank you

[@MarxSoul2001]

That animation left me speechless, it was so touching, better writing than pretty much all of Bethesda's (New Vegas doesn't count, Obsidian did all of the work on that one)

[@Vannicant]

I love that last of us homage with the window scene at the end of the animation. Great work neo

[@wizsword.]

The animation had me tear up keep up the fantastic work Neo

[@TheCrackersman]

Holy fuck, that animation though. Like a goddamn gut punch.

[@safira2376]

Man, this animation you did made me cry. It's so good and wholesome I would like to watch more of it

[@bloodfallenevileye5688]

Amazing video, Neo! I can see why youve been working so hard on this. Absolutely loved the animation you made with UE5 at the end there

[@Explodinglol]

I had to rewatch after seeing the fallout tv show. 😂

[@Cupppy00]

my jaw dropped at how amazing that animated scene was, that was glorious! im still in awe

[@comradekummies4770]

Such a good animation Neo, took something so simple and made it an honest to God cinematic experience.

[@SampledTax7]

0:40 Oh shush I was reading that haha 11:20 This is so a thing for brothers like me with mine, feels like how our conversations goes on anything 10/10 animation with Nick and "Nate", still an underated content creator

[@thevibedoctorphd]

I expected the gay animation to be a meme, but damn....that was actually a really sweet scene you made. And the last of us guitar at the end was very nice too. And then the Neanderthal on the banjo came through and brought me back to reality.

[@haukilex]

that ending was both moving and well made. Nice job neo

[@coleandhisvideos]

Neo casually dropping the best fictional gay romance ive ever seen

[@rexlexcm7249]

You can never separate chat's love for banjo

[@JaboovoDNermel]

Gosh that animation was still engaging even added to this funny modded playthrough.

[@charlygotvids]

That animation was fantastic, melted my heart. Such good writing and delivery from the actors~X

[@disgracedsphinx3494]

Can't believe I went from laughing to being teary-eyed in the span of twenty minutes

[@donutfloats6703]

Bro I wasn’t expecting to get emotional during a Neo video

[@BrainiLack]

I think the best part about the crouching moment in the beginning is that i didnt realize the text said “youre not reading this right now” until my 2nd watch

[@MintyCow101]

that animation was so freakin cute 😢 thank god for mods that let me romance that sweet robot boi

[@pizzachef7420]

i come back to this video with a fond remembrance of the last animated bit. its so well written and shot. the actors did a good job, too. really great stuff neo :>

[@livelyleader4216]

The animation at the end was so fucking beautiful, i thought it was gonna be the normal quick animation you do but it was so much more and i loved it

[@valac5947]

we've upgraded to full motion pictures as the animated bit