There's one correct word. When you pick a word it tells you the amount of letters that share the same letter/place as the correct word.
So say the word is:
TACO
FARM=1
BEAT=0
PACO=3
So it becomes a process of elimination.
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There's one correct word. When you pick a word it tells you the amount of letters that share the same letter/place as the correct word.
So say the word is:
TACO
FARM=1
BEAT=0
PACO=3
So it becomes a process of elimination.
But what are they using them for?
Andodalf
Banned
1) Pick a word. It will give you "likeness" score which is how many letters this word has in common with the real word (including position). So if you pick "LIKES" and get 0, you know the real word doesn't end in 'S' (and doesn't begin with L, have an I in the second position, etc).
2) Find "anomalies". I don't actually know what these are called but we'll call them "anomalies". In the gibberish between words, sometimes you'll see an opening bracket and a closing bracket on the same line. For instance <...> or {...} or [...]. If you put your cursor on either end of the group, you found an anomaly and you get a reward: either a wrong word is removed from the puzzle or your tries are reset.
Therefore, this is my general strategy: pick the first two words immediately (unless the result of the first guarantees the second isn't possible). Then go grab a few anomalies until my tries reset. Then I'll have two clues, a bunch of wrong words removed, and four tries. This isn't a very efficient strategy but it's brainless and basically safe.
Remember, in general you want the most information possible out of your word choices. So if half the words end in "ING" and half don't, definitely pick an ING word. If you get less than 3 likeness, then you can safely eliminate all the ING words. Word endings are usually good to look out for. ING, ED, TION, etc.
fierce1289
Member
I'm getting my ass kicked everywhere I go it seems like and I'm playing on normal difficulty. Am I just not strong enough yet?
I mean, anyone who doesn't at least get Mysterious Stranger is crazy.
Hobbestetrician
Member
Sending most enemies at the player at full speed is not a way to construct a combat system.
You can rotate anything you're holding in Workshop Mode, either things you've built or things you've picked up off the ground.
Ya, and Cha is like the opposite problem. Anyone use any of those higher tier perks in the Charisma tree? I tried the last one once, and it failed on someone quite a bit under me. Even if it worked I don't like the idea of more stupid companions.
BizzyBum
Member
I know that, I'm talking about grabbed items in the game world outside of workshop areas.
The north is generally more dangerous than the north. Urban areas are generally pretty dangerous compared to the wilderness.
There's an early Perception perk that makes your VATS display damage resistances and LEVEL of an enemy. You might grab that if you're having trouble gauging enemy strength.
Dick Justice
Banned
This has been debunked already. The second terrain is the LOD. It has no effect on performance. The only reason it appears with shadows and stuff is because the player is there.
I don't have Mysterious Stranger. I hated him in previous games. Takes way too long and is just strange.
CrocMother
Banned
If you aren't using a companion, Lone Wanderer has two ridiculously strong perks.
It just sucks that you need 6 Charisma + 2 perks in the local leader tree to be able to build workshops in your settlements. I want to use chemistry stations with my supply of loot!
LookAtMeGo
Member
Thats what im doing. The lone wanderer perk is great. I am going to want to get those companion quests at some point though.I can't, because I spec'd Lone Wanderer.
The 25% damage boost it does at max level is preeeeeeeeeeetty sweet. +100 carry weight and 33% damage reduction are also included in that package, I did not miss my companions one bit.
Dick Justice
Banned
Alright, the house in Diamond City is fucking pointless. No workshop linking, no crafting facilities, can't send companions there. Another case of "modders will fix it".
RageWaffles
Member
After 60 hours, I had my first big bug, and it was just kinda odd and amusing.
https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=U
I tried to shoot a ghoul with V.A.T.S. but the game kinda froze and all the assets disappeared, and then the game dropped my character in the middle of a river...
https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=U
I tried to shoot a ghoul with V.A.T.S. but the game kinda froze and all the assets disappeared, and then the game dropped my character in the middle of a river...
But when he one-shots a tough enemy that you were just doing chip damage to, it's allllllllllllllllllll worth it.
You're not really crazy if you don't get the weird dude, but he is totally worth it.
Thats not really the same thing is it
Also people need to stop throwing the word OP around, its a single player game, not like it matters ;p
The house itself doesn't have it inside, but there's the power armor bench, cooking, armor, weapon, etc. out the door in the marketplace.
esmith08734
Member
While I enjoy the game, I can't quite put my finger on it, but something is missing. It's not as engrossing as Fallout 3.
I am only about 12 hours in but I guess I am a little disappointed. The world is damn barren compared to 3; there are stretches where I go several minutes without seeing anything to hunt or loot. Also, some urban areas are almost pointless in their existence as most of them are blocked off and can't be entered. They're the least enjoyable thing to explore because there is only a select few places to look around within and they're usually packed with enemies. It just seems unbalanced at times.
I also hate the dialogue system. It doesn't fit the game at all. It's pretty terrible.
Also, the game is noticeably unfinished. It's not broken but some serious pop in, frame drops, missing dialogue options, finicky hit detection, and shit voice acting really take away from the experience.
Still, exploring balanced areas, using sneak attacks, modifying weapons, and taking down outposts is still satisfying.
I probably just need to adapt to the changes. Fallout 3 was one of my favorite titles last gen so maybe I was expecting perfection.
I am only about 12 hours in but I guess I am a little disappointed. The world is damn barren compared to 3; there are stretches where I go several minutes without seeing anything to hunt or loot. Also, some urban areas are almost pointless in their existence as most of them are blocked off and can't be entered. They're the least enjoyable thing to explore because there is only a select few places to look around within and they're usually packed with enemies. It just seems unbalanced at times.
I also hate the dialogue system. It doesn't fit the game at all. It's pretty terrible.
Also, the game is noticeably unfinished. It's not broken but some serious pop in, frame drops, missing dialogue options, finicky hit detection, and shit voice acting really take away from the experience.
Still, exploring balanced areas, using sneak attacks, modifying weapons, and taking down outposts is still satisfying.
I probably just need to adapt to the changes. Fallout 3 was one of my favorite titles last gen so maybe I was expecting perfection.
I one shot every enemy anyway, even if I don't sneak I need a maximum of 2 shots, that includes the likes of Legendary Alpha Deathclaws and Mirelurk Queens. :3 I use VATS (mostly to check for enemies and for 95% hit chance things, and for crits obviously), but when I use it rarely anything survives the first shot / VATS sequence.
BizzyBum
Member
I had no idea things like the Swan Super Mutant, Mirelurk Queen, and other bosses would be in this. I near shit myself when that mutant popped out of the lake.
I also love how any building you explore can be a complete crap shoot on what's going to be inside. Sometimes it's a simple area with little to no enemies and other times it's a super complex structure like the Massachusetts State House complete with boss battle. Bethesda's attention to detail is also off the charts. I usually walk everywhere inside or else I miss stuff. They always put skeletons in certain situations which gives off a little back story and gives you a glimpse at what they were doing at their final moments of living.
I also love how any building you explore can be a complete crap shoot on what's going to be inside. Sometimes it's a simple area with little to no enemies and other times it's a super complex structure like the Massachusetts State House complete with boss battle. Bethesda's attention to detail is also off the charts. I usually walk everywhere inside or else I miss stuff. They always put skeletons in certain situations which gives off a little back story and gives you a glimpse at what they were doing at their final moments of living.
Time to up the difficulty perhaps?
We played different fallout 3s aparently if you think 4 is barren compared to 3
N° 2048
Member
Oh snap, so I was exploring and came across Polymer Labs and inside there was this cool puzzle. I won't spoil too much but if you do it properly you get a piece of gear. I don't know if it's random but holy shit I scored big if it is. This is the strongest piece of gear I own.
I played the whole game on survivor so...
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Ugh the frame drops in the Bunker Hill mission. This is disgusting.
BizzyBum
Member
I believe I got the same thing.
I wonder if you would get something different, or at all, if you purposely put in the wrong mixture? Would it just give you an error until you pick the right two?
psychotron
Member
I love this game. It scared the shit out of me tonight, but I love it. I was trying to find the
then left and ran into an OP Mr, Gutsy. I hauled ass away. Did a bunch of exploring and then realized Dog Meat was gone!! I retraced all my steps and he was nowhere. I was sad as fuck, and just when I was ready to give up, he shows up with a really nice sniper rifle. Fuck yeah! Don't you ever scare me like that again! Lol.
shroud radio signal in the hopes of triggering the mission, because my current armor sucks. I came across the tech high school, spent a while clearing it,
I love him. He took out a boss on my first shot. While in a way it is cheap it was also a 'hell yeah!' moment.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Im a lone wanderer, I dont need no mysterious stranger following me around.
Nameless
Member
Nice find. Not a power armor user but that's a really cool drop. You should be the God of The Glowing Sea with that.
Awesome, thanks!
LookAtMeGo
Member
Sounds like Fallout 3s ending lol. Oh Bethesda.
Engine can't handle setpieces for shit.
Never played Fallout series. Is Fallout 4 as my first entry into the series okay, or should I do myself a favor and pick up one of the older games in the series?
Also is PC performance a big step up from PS4 ( Guess that's that's a question for the performance thread)
I'm suitably intrigued.
Also is PC performance a big step up from PS4 ( Guess that's that's a question for the performance thread)
I'm suitably intrigued.
I have finally done it...
Only took me about 80h to explore and clear EVERY single location in the game. Found all but one bobbleheads (locked by main mission progress) and most of the magazines. Now I can finally do the main quest. I'm still supposed to
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Only took me about 80h to explore and clear EVERY single location in the game. Found all but one bobbleheads (locked by main mission progress) and most of the magazines. Now I can finally do the main quest. I'm still supposed to
follow the dog into the Fort
Hobbestetrician
Member
Wow, nice work. How many locations are there total?
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Are you freaking kidding me.
Bunker Hill was bad enough for being a pretty cool showdown. But they manage to screw the end with framerate problems too?
Man, it's so charming. I hope they never waste time fixing the problems.
/s
LookAtMeGo
Member
Wow. So how many locations in total?
Fallout 4 is a fine entry point.
It's probably better to play the Bethesda games before the Black Isle or Obsidian ones.
If you're new to the series, I would recommend the games in this order:
- Fallout 4
- Fallout 1
- Fallout 2
- Fallout: New Vegas
Fallout 3 is optional, as Fallout 4 is basically that.
Fallout 1, 2, and New Vegas have story continuity. The Bethesda games are practically spinoffs, they really do their own thing.
Yes to both
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