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Fallout 4 |OT| Atom Bomb Baby
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RageWaffles
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ah, cool. Right before she started wandering, she was talking to someone who wasn't in the room. Makes more sense now.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
Yeah, tier 3 clinics is what got it for me. Had 16 stores of every other kind, well all tier 3 food, clothes, trade, and one weapon. Couldn't get passed 95. Fortunately I was rich and close to leveling up. Went out got a perk in medic, scrapped all my stores and built the clinics. Went smoothly from there, took awhile though.
It's just the repeatable quests that do this as far as I know. There'll be another one around in a few minutes.
Only the misc ones I think. I didn't save some kid in time, but the dad gave me another quest anyways.
i personally find it hilarious because due to the systems every single vertibird i've seen that engages in combat goes down in flames to garbage-tier raiders and super muties
Nothing important. Intense standoffs can wait if it is a named quest. Timed misc events pop up all the time.
Still havent been there. I got some shit to do after I finish the game.
And ive yet to delve into building but I will. And be shit at it.
Actually it tells you "there is little time left to do x". I just noticed myself.
OniBarubary
Banned
With all the problems that this game has, I think there's one thing I've found that it's very good at;
Just the random, non-story, encounters that you can get into. Maybe you'll find an item, maybe not. Maybe there aren't any enemies or tapes to play or safes to pick or consoles to hack. Maybe it's just the afterimage of a scene that happened long before you arrived.
For example, I was wandering Boston proper near the Commons and got attacked by some raiders near a fire escape. So I fight them up the escape and get to the top and kill them all off. And I'm searching around and pick up some ammo. Then I get to one roof that has a patio chair next to a box with some refreshments on it and a gun with no body nearby. And in front of that chair is a ramp that just...raises up to the end of the building and leads nowhere. So I look at it and get on it and look across to the building across the street and I see a body hanging out of a blown out opening to this building full of crates and supplies. So I run and take a leap of faith and make it in. And look around and loot the place then look over the side of the building to see how the hell to get down. And I notice the street has the bodies of random traders and settlers in between the two buildings. And when I eventually hop down I find one that's just legs sticking out of the ground, on purpose. And that was it. Nothing else, no logs or papers or anything. Just a little self-contained shot of the world. And it fucking worked.
Then I wander over to the Boylston Club and hop in. (Spoilering just in case)
Those are the moments I'm loving from this game, in between groaning at my limited dialogue options and not caring about my stupid sack of baby.
Just the random, non-story, encounters that you can get into. Maybe you'll find an item, maybe not. Maybe there aren't any enemies or tapes to play or safes to pick or consoles to hack. Maybe it's just the afterimage of a scene that happened long before you arrived.
For example, I was wandering Boston proper near the Commons and got attacked by some raiders near a fire escape. So I fight them up the escape and get to the top and kill them all off. And I'm searching around and pick up some ammo. Then I get to one roof that has a patio chair next to a box with some refreshments on it and a gun with no body nearby. And in front of that chair is a ramp that just...raises up to the end of the building and leads nowhere. So I look at it and get on it and look across to the building across the street and I see a body hanging out of a blown out opening to this building full of crates and supplies. So I run and take a leap of faith and make it in. And look around and loot the place then look over the side of the building to see how the hell to get down. And I notice the street has the bodies of random traders and settlers in between the two buildings. And when I eventually hop down I find one that's just legs sticking out of the ground, on purpose. And that was it. Nothing else, no logs or papers or anything. Just a little self-contained shot of the world. And it fucking worked.
Then I wander over to the Boylston Club and hop in. (Spoilering just in case)
And I wander upstairs and just enter a fancy room full of skeletons. Just fucking cloyed with skeletons and bottles of alcohol. And I wander around looking for shit just picking up the wine as I go until I notice something right as I grab a bottle and see it's name flash by. So I go into my inventory and check and yep, the name of the wine is Poison Wine. So I find Poison Wine all around this place, completely unusable as an item since it just detracts from stats, in the hands of these skeletons or near them. And then I find the holotape that has the man announcing a toast and closing of the club. And that's it. There's nothing there, nothing much of anything except some middling loot. And it's just this perfect little scene that works.
Those are the moments I'm loving from this game, in between groaning at my limited dialogue options and not caring about my stupid sack of baby.
I built 4 clinics, and my happiness went down. If it was any other game I'd leave it and wait for a patch but Bethesda.. I dunno if they will be bothered.
SirMossyBloke
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This was a settlement one I think. Not sure. Tenpines Bluff. It said they're no longer aligned with me.
Well shit. I missed that.
Salty Catfish
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That might be my favorite location in the game because of how understated it is. For as much as they gutted the dialogue and RPG elements, they absolutely nailed the thrill of exploration on this one.
Dre_G_Writer
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I'm not sure if there are perks around it, but I found a double barrel that deals explosive damage off of a legendary bear and it's become a key part of my arsenal.
hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
ah yes,
just to let you know, there's more.
Jealousy doesn't even begin to describe me right now. Also, I've never met you but I'm pretty sure I hate you now.
OH GOD I'M SO SALTY RIGHT NOW 
Please at least tell me you didn't get all that loot at once. If you did then please send me your address and layout a plastic tarp in your living room. I want to come give you one million bucks because you're such a swell guy
Holy shit, I didn't know you could do that.
Akiyama_AE
Member
It should be marked on your map.
It's still called "USS Constitution". It's north-east of Goodneighbor.
Dre_G_Writer
Member
Man, the combat in this game is just too good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaWk4GHVq2c&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaWk4GHVq2c&feature=youtu.be
Just walked into Goodneighbour for the first time and I stumbled upon (Character spoiler)
I'm really really loving this game, I can't put it down.
the fucking Vault-Tec guy! Holy shit. That was surprising, he's had a fucking rough break lol. I sent him back to Sanctuary but haven't seen him show up anywhere yet.
I'm really really loving this game, I can't put it down.
Cool, I'll try Fallout 4.
I'm leaning towards PC, I like the idea of playing without a comfy couch
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Okay, I need to ask how ppl are getting the lights.
blue_phazon
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If a dialog option is orange, is it just unlikely to happen, or impossible?
Darryl M R
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Does anyone give their companion power armor? Does it interrupt the gameplay? I'm thinking of having
in PA
Curie
yellow = easy
orange = medium
red = hard
I'd recommend around 5-6 cha for orange, and near max for red.
blue_phazon
Member
Hmm okay. I'm trying to be in lesbians with someone but I keep failing and loading it up again lol
EDIT: YES I DID IT WOOHOO
Rushersauce
Banned
If you want to get engaged with the Fallout Universe and lore, DO NOT START WITH ANY BETHESDA FALLOUT.Cool, I'll try Fallout 4.
I'm leaning towards PC, I like the idea of playing without a comfy couch
Dre_G_Writer
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I used to give my companions, but it became more of a pain in the ass than anything. Mainly the whole power armor managing.
Having to use resources to constantly repair the armor because the companion be doing stupid shit to break the armor really quick.
Having to always talk to them to get them in and out of the power armor, and depending on their pathing or obstacles in their way, that can take a while.
Companions don't die anyway so I stopped making them use power armor as I really didnt see a point to it.
Most definitely. I still use my "long barrel" combat shotgun for anything up close and personal. For over 70h by now... It kicks THAT much ass. The mods you can craft make it "grow" with you. Also, there is the "scatter" laser, which technically functions like a shot gun, but I sticked with the conventional one. I can tell you where you can find this baby:
The best modifier would be "Shoots an additional target", which is "double damage" in all but its name.
It's a chance, so just save and reload if you didn't get it. You can technically have 1 CHA and succeed at every charisma check.
Akiyama_AE
Member
Shit what did you use on him lol?
I've still yet to use Power Armor outside the Deathclaw fight at the beginning..Now have 4 frames(I'm sure I had a 5th, but I think someone took it for a joyride..they're now on a floating platform and I just rebuild/store stairs every time I add a new one) and 13 100% cores. I think I'm doing the same thing in this as many did with DA:I, lots of side missions and staying near the beginning of the game, I've only gotten as far as
, Level 21.
the Brotherhood's airships ariving.
Cool, I'll try Fallout 4.
I'm leaning towards PC, I like the idea of playing without a comfy couch
I would disagree with that play order. Why would you start with the game with the most modern and polished controls? If you like top-down isometric RPG's start with the original Fallout games. If you prefer the FPS the series has become I would start with Fallout: New Vegas, afterwards you can play FO3 if you like otherwise skip to Fallout 4.
Yeah, apparently luck (likely the stat, rather than being random) can come into play as well.
my first time walking to diamond city, i saw two deathclaws brawling in the distance on the road South. I snuck away.
NPC settler outside the hardware store tells me to follow her, her sister's dying, then draws her gun and points it at me but doesn't fire. I figure the AI isn't actually that good, turn around. Deathclaw barrelling straight at me. Holy shit..
I get the fuck out of dodge. It's my first time to Diamond City so Piper is hammering on the shutter outside. The thing has torn out the settler's throat and is chasing after me. It ignores several turrets and secrutiy guards and slams me against a car and eats me.
wtf
NPC settler outside the hardware store tells me to follow her, her sister's dying, then draws her gun and points it at me but doesn't fire. I figure the AI isn't actually that good, turn around. Deathclaw barrelling straight at me. Holy shit..
I get the fuck out of dodge. It's my first time to Diamond City so Piper is hammering on the shutter outside. The thing has torn out the settler's throat and is chasing after me. It ignores several turrets and secrutiy guards and slams me against a car and eats me.
wtf
Dre_G_Writer
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JetPack is life
Admiral Woofington
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Funny I got what is arguably's the game's best power armor stat-wise (that isn't like a special one) but I never use power armor. I have only put it on for two occasions:
- to fight Swan (Didn't even need it I was overleveled and wrecked his shit with two mini nukes)
- To help me in a fight against a deathclaw in a specific mission because it's close quarters and he takes up like 1/5th of the room lol)
And even then I didn't even need it.
I have decent charisma, plus my equipment, and high ass luck. I guess that's why I easily was able to romance all of the three main ladies. My guy has his harem. Though only Cait has the wedding ring. She's his main waifu.
- to fight Swan (Didn't even need it I was overleveled and wrecked his shit with two mini nukes)
- To help me in a fight against a deathclaw in a specific mission because it's close quarters and he takes up like 1/5th of the room lol)
And even then I didn't even need it.
I have decent charisma, plus my equipment, and high ass luck. I guess that's why I easily was able to romance all of the three main ladies. My guy has his harem. Though only Cait has the wedding ring. She's his main waifu.
Sweeeeeeeeet
Right on. Does Rifleman increase the damage of shotguns? Normally I wouldn't think so but I can't see what else would on the perk sheet. And yeah, if you know where to find that I'd definitely like to know, thanks!
LookAtMeGo
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Oh my god. Thats my next goal.
I was walking along and spotted a legendary Mr Gutsy. As I was getting my rifle ready to take a few potshots before moving in he suddenly zooms around into some rocks around the bend. I can see his laser firing so I know he's fighting something. As I'm moving that direction I see an explosion so I know he went boom.
So I'm thinking, shit, whatever it was took out the legendary. I get around the corner and there are two deathclaws, one a legendary itself. The legendary is limping, the other is kinda slinking away. Both of them have just a sliver of health left. I rifled them both, took my items and moved on.
Gutsy fucked them up pretty good on his way out.
what gun is that?
So I'm thinking, shit, whatever it was took out the legendary. I get around the corner and there are two deathclaws, one a legendary itself. The legendary is limping, the other is kinda slinking away. Both of them have just a sliver of health left. I rifled them both, took my items and moved on.
Gutsy fucked them up pretty good on his way out.
what gun is that?
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