Fallout: New Vegas

JeffL · 2011-11-06T07:03:06.000Z

OK, skipped much of this thread to avoid spoilers. I loved Fallout 3 (played on the PC) and plan on getting Fallout:NV for the 360. Did I see correctly that there is a compilation version coming out that includes all of the DLC? What is the timing on this?

AndrewMyers · 2011-11-06T07:06:16.000Z

February, IIRC.

jeffd · 2011-11-07T13:40:51.000Z

Huh, I didn’t realize my character was Luck 7, or 8 now that I got the implant. It turns out gambling is a comically easy way to make money! I just cleaned out 3/4 of the casinos…

Jafisob · 2011-11-07T17:49:37.000Z

Raife:

Man, melee with cazadores or deathclaws would just suck.

Melee with Cazdores with the implant and perk from OWB is much less problematic. As in it is not a problem at all. Deathclaws OTOH are still a pain.

Soma · 2011-11-07T19:06:26.000Z

Meleeing Deathclaw isn’t that crazy. 1 on 1 it is doable with turbo/bullet time implant from OWB, plus full t-51 power armour and thermic lance. Just hold down the attack and watch Deathclaw runs into the sharp end of the stick.

Sometimes it is the last resort to reloading.

W_Wiley · 2011-11-07T19:26:00.000Z

Restarted a game to learn to use a controller for skyrim. forgot how fun it is.

Tyjenks · 2011-11-08T06:32:00.000Z

W Wiley:

Restarted a game to learn to use a controller for skyrim. forgot how fun it is.

I think I really need a controller for my PC (Few will disagree I imagine). Since I play few first person games, I had not really considered it before New Vegas.

ZekeDMS · 2011-11-08T11:58:09.000Z

While you certainly should have a controller (wired 360 ones usually are the best option), that’s usually the last thing people would learn one for, just above Real Time Strategy on the list I’d venture.

That said, yes. I’ve always preferred a controller to the keyboard with Oblivion/F3, they’ve optimized nicely for it and it’s a less clunky interface in a lot of respects.

Matt_Perkins · 2011-11-08T14:46:42.000Z

I don’t play games on the PC with a controller unless they are made for the console. I’m not sure how Skyrim was designed, but the screenshots I saw suggested it was pretty PC friendly controls wise.

jeffd · 2011-11-08T15:01:27.000Z

Bold means he’s extra serious!

Gus_Smedstad1 · 2011-11-08T15:01:31.000Z

I’ve played Fallout 3 on a console with a controller, and New Vegas on a PC with mouse and keyboard. I far preferred mouse and keyboard. VATS was my friend in Fallout 3, I played almost exclusively outside of VATS in New Vegas because it was faster and more accurate (with certain exceptions, I’ll grant). I’m hard pressed to say that there are any benefits to a controller for this game.

So far, the one game I’ve found where a gamepad was a big advantage was Arkham Asylum.

scharmers · 2011-11-08T15:49:45.000Z

Gus_Smedstad:

So far, the one game I’ve found where a gamepad was a big advantage was Arkham Asylum.

3rd-person games cry out for controllers. Just Cause 2 taught me to quit worrying and learn to love the 360 controller.

Matt_Perkins · 2011-11-08T16:18:42.000Z

jeffd:

Bold means he’s extra serious!

serious business!

roguefrog · 2011-11-08T17:33:47.000Z

I am unable to abandon the raw power of mouselook so carelessly.

Talorc · 2011-11-09T05:01:13.000Z

scharmers:

3rd-person games cry out for controllers. Just Cause 2 taught me to quit worrying and learn to love the 360 controller.

Both Just Cause 2 and Batman Arkham Asylum for me. Red Faction Guerilla is pretty good for controller too, although I could go either way on that one. For cheaper option, try Bastion (which is also awesome)

Fallout would just be freaky with a controller, especially inventory. Its bad enough on mouse.

jeffd · 2011-11-09T11:37:29.000Z

What’s the easiest way to get Power Armor in this game? I assume it’s by doing the BoS questline? I’ve never actually used Power Armor in NV yet…

Sarkus · 2011-11-09T11:47:35.000Z

jeffd:

What’s the easiest way to get Power Armor in this game? I assume it’s by doing the BoS questline? I’ve never actually used Power Armor in NV yet…

IIRC the BoS is the way to go. But to be honest, the best non-PA in New Vegas is arguably a better choice, and is undoubtedly the better choice if you have any of the DLC’s. They all give you better armor then what the PA offers.

Sepiche · 2011-11-09T12:04:39.000Z

jeffd:

What’s the easiest way to get Power Armor in this game? I assume it’s by doing the BoS questline? I’ve never actually used Power Armor in NV yet…

Another way is to pick up Arcade Gannon in Freeside, take him with you when you visit Caesar the first time, and adventure with him a bit. That will unlock a quest that gives you an excellent suit of Enclave armor and training for it.

It’s probably not quite as easy as BoS, but the suit is better.

Gus_Smedstad1 · 2011-11-09T13:19:30.000Z

You don’t get power armor from Gannon until pretty late, plot-wise.

Jason_McCullough · 2011-11-09T13:29:00.000Z

Yeah, Gannon is right before the final battle. Brotherhood is the only way to get the training unmodded.

Places you can get power armor without mods:

NCR salvaged. Doesn’t require training, not as good.
Remnants, from Arcade’s endgame quest.
Brotherhood.
T-45d, T-51b, Brotherhood T-51b.

Really, I wouldn’t bother. By the endgame light and medium armor is very comparable, and those don’t slow you down. If I play through again I’m going all light + the faster run and critical perks for it.

If you must, get my mod set; it adds a few new variants and other ways to get training.