Fallout 3 - Gen. Discussion & Info - 'GOTY' Edition w/All 5 DLC Packs 10.13.09

[yukafls]

DLC, sounds hella good

[doctorfaustus]

Wow, that DLC sounds simply awesome. These guys could literally just bleed me dry. Whatever DLC they release for this game, I will buy.

Yeah, definitely seems to be worth the 800 space dollars.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, $10 for four to five hours of gameplay, plus new weapons and perks, sounds good to me. Too bad they aren't raising the level limit until Broken Steel. The Pitt sounds really interesting, considering what they said about it not being directly targeted in the nuclear war.

[Scorch]

Wow, that DLC sounds simply awesome. These guys could literally just bleed me dry. Whatever DLC they release for this game, I will buy.

Amen. Between Fallout 3 and Rock Band 2, there's no need for me to buy a new game for the next few months.. just more DLC.

[Trakan]

How long did Bethesda say that Shivering Isles was going to be, time wise?

I know I beat that in like half the time they said it would, I'm expecting the same with this pack. I'll still get it no doubt though.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Indeed. It's great that the Anchorage DLC is arriving in January. I don't know how much longer I can wait for more to do in Fallout 3. I am running out of mindless, meaningless quests to give myself. I have well over 100 locations found already. Maybe, I will try to cover the entire map.

[Chase]

January cannot come soon enough. :drool:

[Artie Lange]

This game is fantastic, but the story was possibly one of the most disappointing and unfocused I have ever seen in a such a high quality game.

[The Successful Dropout]

http://au.xboxlive.ign.com/articles/937/937202p1.html

New Weapons and Perks for F3 with the Operation Anchorage DLC. 800 points.

New Level Cap coming with the third DLC in March.

badass...can't wait 8-)

[mike.m]

This game is fantastic, but the story was possibly one of the most disappointing and unfocused I have ever seen in a such a high quality game.

Uh..what? Maybe you weren't paying attention :)

Story couldn't be better.

[electronicthroat]

My character keeps getting addicted to drugs. Does anyone know how much of something you have to take to get addicted? It seems like only a few times, but I never remember to keep track and I'm not sure if time between uses helps.

[electronicthroat]

What am I supposed to hit him with and where? Maybe it's because I'm a weak fuck, but I tried shooting the gun out of his hand (didn't work) and I tried shooting him in both the head and torso.
What gun are you using? I got him on the second time using a combat shotgun at point blank range in the head. The first time I used an Assault Rifle but wasn't successful.

Also, I think I was at level 5 when I did this.

[usickenme]

Uh..what? Maybe you weren't paying attention :)

Story couldn't be better.

correction: the story was cool until the last few mission. Then it turned to shit. It was like playing an entirely different game.

[mrchainsaw]

What up dudes? I'm thinking about grabbing this tomorrow for when I finish this semester. I also might make it the game I get for Christmas.

A few questions though:

1.) I know Fallout 3 is in a post apocalyptic setting so I was wondering, is it similar to Cormac McCarthy's The Road? At least enough to pretend like it is? I loved that book so that would be cool.

2.) I know Oblivion had some bugs when it first came out, did/does this? Have they been fixed or is there a plan for a patch soon?

3.) How big is the map? Bigger than Oblivion's?

4.) Not a question but I hope this is just Oblivion with guns because that would be the best game ever.

[bigdaddybruce44]

My character keeps getting addicted to drugs. Does anyone know how much of something you have to take to get addicted? It seems like only a few times, but I never remember to keep track and I'm not sure if time between uses helps.

I don't think it matters how many times you use a drug or how much time is between uses. I do believe each drug (except for Stimpacks and RadAway) and alcoholic beverage has a percentage attached to it, and that determines whether or not you get addicted when you use it. Jet is suppose to have the highest chance of addiction. I am unaware of whether or not Ultrajet is more addictive.

[FoxHoundADAM]

This DLC sounds awesome, but they need to get rid of teh XP cap NOW!.

[Chase]

I don't think it matters how many times you use a drug or how much time is between uses. I do believe each drug (except for Stimpacks and RadAway) and alcoholic beverage has a percentage attached to it, and that determines whether or not you get addicted when you use it. Jet is suppose to have the highest chance of addiction. I am unaware of whether or not Ultrajet is more addictive.


Big Daddy Bruce is correct. Each drug has a percentage for the risk of addiction. Jet carries a 50-percent chance (http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Jet). This Fallout 3 Wiki wikipage may help you (http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Fallout_3_drugs_and_edibles#Drugs).

[bigdaddybruce44]

The Fallout 3 Wiki is a great site. I have lost a lot of time lately just browsing through the pages.

According to the page about the DLC, the rifle featured in one of the newly released pics is the M72 Gauss Rifle, a weapon from a couple of the previous Fallout games. If it follows in the footsteps its previous appearances, it should be quite powerful.

[JJSP]

Fire ants can fuck off.

[mike.m]

Fire ants can fuck off.

Hahaha I HATED that part. I just killed my first Super Mutant Behemoth (aside from the storyline one at the Brotherhood), I love the Fatman.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Fire ants can fuck off.

Might possibly be the biggest pain in the ass, especially if you do it early on, like I did. In hindsight, I should have just left that quest for later. When I found out that the scientist was responsible for the fire ants, I wanted to reach through the television and punch him the face.

[JJSP]

Might possibly be the biggest pain in the ass, especially if you do it early on, like I did. In hindsight, I should have just left that quest for later. When I found out that the scientist was responsible for the fire ants, I wanted to reach through the television and punch him the face.
Seriously. I wandered over to Grayditch on accident without knowing what the hell was going on, and heard the familiar pitter patter of ant feet. Next thing I know, it's Dante's fucking Inferno and I'm surrounded by angry insects.

[mike.m]

Btw how much money does everyone have? I've got like 6k in cash and tons of extra equipment. Went ahead about bought the infirmary and work table for my house.

[mike.m]

Might possibly be the biggest pain in the ass, especially if you do it early on, like I did. In hindsight, I should have just left that quest for later. When I found out that the scientist was responsible for the fire ants, I wanted to reach through the television and punch him the face.

I did the same thing. I used TONS of frag mines lol.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, the only thing that kind of saved me was Dogmeat. Him and the ant would go after each other, and I would take the ants out from the side. It will still a bitch getting close, because the ant would often switch its attention back to me.

Btw how much money does everyone have? I've got like 6k in cash and tons of extra equipment. Went ahead about bought the infirmary and work table for my house.

I bought all the crap for my house, and I still have like 7000 caps, I think. I also have a TON of equipment in my house. I just kept stock-piling, because none of the merchants had enough money to take a substantial amount of the crap off my hands. Considering I invested in the caravans (another thing I wasted money on, just because), I will probably dump a bunch of stuff off on them, once the DLC hits.

[electronicthroat]

How do you guys get so many caps? I only have a little over 1000 and I'm at level 7 or 8 (I can't remember right now).

[bigdaddybruce44]

How do you guys get so many caps? I only have a little over 1000 and I'm at level 7 or 8 (I can't remember right now).

That's pretty normal for where you are at. I wouldn't worry too much. As for ways to get a lot of caps...

- Always, always try to use speech to raise the price people are willing to pay you for certain tasks.

- Pre-war Books! No, not the burnt-up, destroyed books that are extremely plentiful across the Wastleland. These are rare books (generically called "Pre-War Books") that survived the war and the 200 years that followed. You will get a mini side-quest from a BoS scribe located in the Arlington Library, which will reward you 100 caps for turning over these books. The best things about this little task are 1) there are some books you can find in the library and 2) generally, places that have one of them usually will have a few.

- There are a few people throughout the Wastleland that will buy scrap metal from you. They don't give you 100 caps for it, but at the same time, it is very, very plentiful. You'll find it in tool boxes, on shelves, from dead robots...everywhere! So, just hold onto your scrap metal, which merchants give crap rates for, and sell it to whoever gives the best price (I don't remember who that is).

Again, though, I wouldn't worry about money at the level you are at. As the game goes along, you will pick up so much crap, money won't be an issue. Plus, the weapons and armor you get off enemies will be better as you level up and face harder opponents, so that will also be worth a bit more when you sell them.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Damn, if anything good comes out of the GECK (the PC level editor), I might have to break down and buy the PC version.

[Mr. Anderson]

- Pre-war Books! No, not the burnt-up, destroyed books that are extremely plentiful across the Wastleland. These are rare books (generically called "Pre-War Books") that survived the war and the 200 years that followed. You will get a mini side-quest from a BoS scribe located in the Arlington Library, which will reward you 100 caps for turning over these books. The best things about this little task are 1) there are some books you can find in the library and 2) generally, places that have one of them usually will have a few.

Thanks for this bit of info, I was just selling them dirt cheap to random people. I think I'll head over to the Arlington library right now. :D

[Chase]

Hahaha I HATED that part. I just killed my first Super Mutant Behemoth (aside from the storyline one at the Brotherhood), I love the Fatman.


Watch out for the radiation afterwards. ;) I didn't, had taken damage, and died from said delicious aftertaste. :oops:

[bigdaddybruce44]

Thanks for this bit of info, I was just selling them dirt cheap to random people. I think I'll head over to the Arlington library right now. :D

No problem. I got pretty lucky. I had gotten to the library fairly early. Plus, I really wasn't selling anything, so when I checked out the locker at my apartment, I actually had four or five more books lying around. Not a bad amount of caps for an item that I know that there has to be at least 20 or 25 of around the Wasteland.

[Nelo Ice]

Damn, if anything good comes out of the GECK (the PC level editor), I might have to break down and buy the PC version.

u should get it anyway
theres DEFINITELY going to be good mods comin to the pc version

[yukafls]

What does the geck do

[Nelo Ice]

What does the geck do

mods
which can be just about anything like overhauling the gameplay to new quests buildings characters etc

[yukafls]

nice, might be worth getting

[lolwut?]

So I'm supposed to head to Galaxy Radio Station to look for my dad but I get my ass handed to me practically everywhere I go. I'm only level 3, is that the problem? It's really frustrating to get my ass whooped by all these fucking guys because my guns suck or my character is too weak, and really causing me to dislike this game. I'm fairly early on, but is there some kind of gun or upgrade or something I should know about?

[JJSP]

So I'm supposed to head to Galaxy Radio Station to look for my dad but I get my ass handed to me practically everywhere I go. I'm only level 3, is that the problem? It's really frustrating to get my ass whooped by all these fucking guys because my guns suck or my character is too weak, and really causing me to dislike this game. I'm fairly early on, but is there some kind of gun or upgrade or something I should know about?
That makes two of us.

Pick up the Strength bobblehead in Megaton (Lucas's house). It definitely helps out - use the baseball bat when possible, and you'll do some serious damage. VATS with the bat is great if you aim for the arms and head.

And stay the hell out of Grayditch. Fire ants fucking suck.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, Level 3 is kind of early to tackle the trek to GNR. You're going right into DC, which is not a smart idea. That is where you will meet up with the majority of the Super Mutants in the Wasteland. Level up some. There are so many quests to do in the surrounding states, so you might as well get some achievements and level up. Then, go on with the main quest.

[ravenbear]

i hit lv20 just doing side quest and exploring, just went to GNR today.
Explore a little, find some better weapons, do a quest or two to help level up before
heading to GNR.

[Soodmeg]

:rofl: At the thought of a level 3 getting to GNR and having to face the super mutant behemoth that appears as soon as you get there.

Not to spoil anything for you but you will have to do a lot of questing before going to the GNR building even though that quest seems pretty early in the game. There is tons to do in the game dont rush through the main quest.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah...

...it would take you like an hour to whittle down the Behemoth, considering the stats and weapons you'd have at Level 3. You'd have to find a good spot and shoot at the thing all night. Not fun.

[lolwut?]

Yeah, I tried fighting that guy. I basically couldn't hit him with my hunting rifle, got bored with my pistol, rushed at him with nades, tried to shotty him, and well, died. I did knock off a big chunk of his health though.

[Chase]

It makes me sad that G.E.C.K. is a PC exclusive.

[bigdaddybruce44]

It makes me sad that G.E.C.K. is a PC exclusive.

Yeah, but it's obviously understandable. There simply isn't anyway they could do it on a console, especially the 360, considering the lack of keyboard and mouse support. Besides that, of course, is the reality that they would have to build a completely different editor from the ground up for it to work on consoles, and it would probably be watered-down. The PC editor just wouldn't work, because it is a complete modification tool, having access to all the game's files and what not. And beyond all of that is whatever hoops Microsoft and Sony would make them jump through...probably less so from Sony, but still.

[JP]

I actually took out the Super Mutant Behemoth at level 4 with a load of Mini Nukes I came across with the Fat Boy. It was hard as hell.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I actually took out the Super Mutant Behemoth at level 4 with a load of Mini Nukes I came across with the Fat Boy. It was hard as hell.

Yeah...

There's always that Fat Boy there, but sometimes, the fallen BoS member it's near isn't there. I don't know what I did to trigger this, but it's what happened to me. I looked for it everywhere, but I couldn't find it. So, I had to fight that bastard with small arms.

[Chase]

Yeah, but it's obviously understandable. There simply isn't anyway they could do it on a console, especially the 360, considering the lack of keyboard and mouse support. Besides that, of course, is the reality that they would have to build a completely different editor from the ground up for it to work on consoles, and it would probably be watered-down. The PC editor just wouldn't work, because it is a complete modification tool, having access to all the game's files and what not. And beyond all of that is whatever hoops Microsoft and Sony would make them jump through...probably less so from Sony, but still.


True, true. I need to buy a new PC for gaming.

[vanilla_shakin_it]

Maybe it's because I played oblivion a lot but I didn't find this game to be hard at all. Don't forget if you guys are having trouble just set it to very easy. Sure you get less exp. but them's the breaks.

[bigdaddybruce44]

True, true. I need to buy a new PC for gaming.

You really don't even need a great PC for gaming. Depending on what kind of machine you have now, you can buy a $100 video card and be set. You won't be maxing games out or even playing many of them on high, but some medium-to-high setting aren't bad. I played a lot of games with a 7600GT, which was a quality mid-range card that cost me $100 at the time, and everything looked great, on par with console games

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Where the hell can I find nukes for the Fat Boy? I have like four of them but I've never seen ammo for them.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Where the hell can I find nukes for the Fat Boy? I have like four of them but I've never seen ammo for them.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Mini_Nuke

[mike.m]

Where the hell can I find nukes for the Fat Boy? I have like four of them but I've never seen ammo for them.

Don't you usually find some when you find the Fat Men? I have 11 shots and I just took down my first Behemoth (not including the storyline one).

[Soodmeg]

Son of a bitch. More people in the game need to sell .40 cal ammo. Can never have enough. I am this close to beating this game but have about 3 side quest left and 3 cheeses before I can really be done not including the cheeses which require you to be a certain karma at a certain level.

Currently I am trying to kill the reminding 2 super mutant behemoths but I cant even get to Tokoma...there are like 4 super mutants with freaking rocket launchers raping me down this one alley.

[The Successful Dropout]

I don't know how anyone could say that this game is hard. I actually found it too easy at most points...but not too easy to the point of being no fun. Maybe I just went down the right paths (if there are any) according to my level progression. I slept whenever I saw a bed. I bought out all of the ammo and stimpaks at every shop I visited (revisiting often if needed). I searched every room in every building up and down for ammo, stimpaks and any valuables to resell. I dealt mostly headshots via the VATS mode with whatever was the most powerful weapon I had at the time. I think that for the most part, if you miss out on one important feature in the game, the game can become very hard. For instance: My friend (21 years old) and my nephew (12 years old) both didn't know about the VATS mode thing. I guess they skipped over the whole radroach training at the beginning. My friend also didn't know that you could sleep. So I guess I could see how people could say this game is hard, but only if they're not playing the game as a whole.

None of the bad guys were hard unless they threw more than 5 at me coming from all directions, with 1 or 2 shooting missiles. I ended the game (after over 85 hours with all of the achievements) with a shit load of nukes and other high powered ammo because I was always waiting for something big to come at me...but nothing did. I think I used 1 nuke on each Super Mutant Behemoth to take a huge chunk of their health away...but that was it.

Over-all: Best game I've played in probably 10 years. And to be honest, even though it highly interested me, the story eventually lost my interest somewhere towards the first half (I think my ADD killed it or I just skipped over one important part one time when I was tired and just said screw it)...I just had fun playing. I'd like to replay it again, but the repetitiveness of the subway areas would eventually make me stop.

[Soodmeg]

Well, my first questions would be what setting are you playing it on? If you are not playing it on Very Hard then obviously it would be so.

Also I did you finish the game with all cheese? As in how did you get the cheese that requires you to be a certain level and karma to unlock? I am guessing a save than reload but that seems like a huge time investment.

I will say this though. This game needs a damn counter somewhere. I would like to know how close I am to picking 50 locks or 50 hacks.


EDIT: DOH!

[FluxDF]

I will say this though. This game needs a damn counter somewhere.I would like to know how close I am to picking 50 locks or 50 hacks.

Its on your Pipboy. Go to the General tab. It has a list of all that stuff. How many humans/critters killed, etc.

[Soodmeg]

Yeah I saw that right after I posted that.


God damn I only have 29 nine hacks....I need to find some computers quick.

[The Successful Dropout]

Well, my first questions would be what setting are you playing it on? If you are not playing it on Very Hard then obviously it would be so.

Also I did you finish the game with all cheese? As in how did you get the cheese that requires you to be a certain level and karma to unlock? I am guessing a save than reload but that seems like a huge time investment.

I will say this though. This game needs a damn counter somewhere. I would like to know how close I am to picking 50 locks or 50 hacks.


EDIT: DOH!

First of all, it took me a few minutes to figure out what the hell you were talking about with "cheese." lol I'm not sure why people can't just call them achievements.

But anyways...the Karma achievements couldn't be easier. I look at the achievements before I play any game...so I knew to save the game before level 8, 14, 20. If I didn't, I just reloaded the previous auto-save (which is usually often...so not much back-tracking). Then you just play 'til the achievement pops up. If I had bad karma (which I normally did because of constantly stealing), I'd upload the previous save and fast-tracked back to Megaton and donated to the church until my Karma changed to neutral. Then I fast-tracked to where there were enemies and killed them 'til my achievement popped up. I then did the same thing to get the good karma achievement. If you got the achievement with good karma first...just go and kill a ton of good people and/or steal a lot til your karma changes...then go and kill some more bad guys. Very simple.

As for the counter. There is one. It's randomly in the load screens and it's in your Pip-boy. Press B to open your Pip-boy, then press RT 'til you get to the screen that has the "General" tab on the far right. It tells you everything there. I had to turn my game on to remember how to get there. I apparently picked 361 locks and hacked 63 computers. I stopped caring about the computers after I got that achievement.

As for the setting I played it on. I played it on Normal for the most part. I didn't notice much of a difference either way once my stats were so jacked up. I toyed around with it during the beginning a little bit because if you're playing it on Normal and know their is an easy bad guy coming up, you can switch it to Hard and get more XP for the harder difficulty. Another note on XP...there is a perk later on that is pretty bad ass that lets you jump a whole 'nother level right away. I used that perk. Looking back now...I shouldn't have because it ended up being useless, considering I would've probably ended the game with a level 100 if the leveling up didn't have a limit.

EDIT: Just saw that someone else told you how to see the counter. My bad.

[doctorfaustus]

Argh!! I just realized that there's one Bobblehead that can only be picked up at a certain point in the game. I already missed the opportunity and have spent a few hours collecting the others. Now I have to find an older save, collect the missing bobblehead, AND collect all the ones that I've already collected.

Please, if you are planning on getting the Vault tech CEO achievement Get the bobblehead before you leave Raven Rock

[yukafls]

I should have done that but now i have to replay it

[doctorfaustus]

I should have done that but now i have to replay it

Yeah, it's kind of killing the tumescence I've had for the game. Sigh

[Soodmeg]

@ Dropout.
I dont know why people call it that. Why do people shorten any word....most likely because we are a lazy. Also, yeah I guess looking back I should have looked at the cheese before hand. I rarely ever do that for any game because I like to have a "pure" run through of a game first then go back and get stuff. Some of the cheeses are labled with plot spoliers and I find it kinda hard to get into a game when I an constantly pressing the guid button and checking online trying to figure out how to get certain ones. Thanks you cleared that right up though.

On an unrelated note.



Yep, you know normally I really really really hate collection quest/mission/whatever in any game.

But this game....I really dont mind finding the noka cola. Maybe because there are like 152 you can get and you only need 30 so I have to hunt far less than most games.

As for bobble heads? I dont know if I will be collecting them, maybe 10 because I think I found 9 by pure luck.

[bigdaddybruce44]

But anyways...the Karma achievements couldn't be easier. I look at the achievements before I play any game...so I knew to save the game before level 8, 14, 20. If I didn't, I just reloaded the previous auto-save (which is usually often...so not much back-tracking). Then you just play 'til the achievement pops up. If I had bad karma (which I normally did because of constantly stealing), I'd upload the previous save and fast-tracked back to Megaton and donated to the church until my Karma changed to neutral. Then I fast-tracked to where there were enemies and killed them 'til my achievement popped up. I then did the same thing to get the good karma achievement. If you got the achievement with good karma first...just go and kill a ton of good people and/or steal a lot til your karma changes...then go and kill some more bad guys. Very simple.

Yep, fairly simple. I didn't bother to look at the achievements, and by the time I realized it, I just said, "Fuck it." I know I will play this game so many more times, so I'll get the neutral and bad achievements during those playthroughs.

Argh!! I just realized that there's one Bobblehead that can only be picked up at a certain point in the game. I already missed the opportunity and have spent a few hours collecting the others. Now I have to find an older save, collect the missing bobblehead, AND collect all the ones that I've already collected.

Please, if you are planning on getting the Vault tech CEO achievement Get the bobblehead before you leave Raven Rock

Indeed. Also, don't forget the one in your father's office. I mean, it's right there, and it's probably the first one most of us got. But if some reason you didn't get it while you were still living in the Vault, you have one more shot when you do the quest there.

[The Successful Dropout]

@ Dropout.
I dont know why people call it that. Why do people shorten any word....most likely because we are a lazy. Also, yeah I guess looking back I should have looked at the cheese before hand. I rarely ever do that for any game because I like to have a "pure" run through of a game first then go back and get stuff. Some of the cheeses are labled with plot spoliers and I find it kinda hard to get into a game when I an constantly pressing the guid button and checking online trying to figure out how to get certain ones. Thanks you cleared that right up though.

On an unrelated note.



Yep, you know normally I really really really hate collection quest/mission/whatever in any game.

But this game....I really dont mind finding the noka cola. Maybe because there are like 152 you can get and you only need 30 so I have to hunt far less than most games.

As for bobble heads? I dont know if I will be collecting them, maybe 10 because I think I found 9 by pure luck.

I like playing games pure the first time too...but a lot of times, if you want to get all of the achievements, you'll have to play a game through 3 different times no matter what. Whether it's because of the difficulty or leveling up and blah blah blah. I know Dead Space makes you play through at least twice. I personally had to play through it 2 and a half times to get all of the achievements. I loved the game, but am now sick of it. I guess it all depends on how much of a nerd you are and/or how much you care about achievements...which is one in the same, right? lol

As for the bobbleheads...I collected around 9 by myself, but then used a guide. It took me only 30 minutes to find the 11 or so that I missed, once I used the guide. A lot of them were really simple, but easily hard to miss. This game is so huge, I know I would've never have found at least 3 of them without a guide. Luckily for me, I somehow managed to find the 3 (I think that's how many) that you can only find at certain points of the game. If you want the bobblehead achievement, I strongly suggest you look for a guide beforehand or look forward to replaying the game...unless you're lucky like I was.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Oh, you definitely have to use a guide to find all the bobbleheads. I mean...

Rockopolis

Who the hell is finding that place, unless you are actually looking for it?

[AshesofWake]

boner for the DLC

[The Successful Dropout]

Oh, you definitely have to use a guide to find all the bobbleheads. I mean...

Rockopolis

Who the hell is finding that place, unless you are actually looking for it?

that was my thought exactly...i forget, is it even on the map?

[Zyzomys]

I am looking forward to finally playing this game. I am getting Fallout 3 for Christmas from my wife.

[thrustbucket]

I am looking forward to finally playing this game. I am getting Fallout 2 for Christmas from my wife.

You can still buy that? Where?

[lordwow]

My biggest laugh thus far has been when the medical robot in the B Ring says "Please state the nature of the medical emergency"

[Soodmeg]

So this game just crossed over into the "epic can not stop," standing. Non plot spoilers but just to be safe.

I was standing somewhere in the middle of no where at night when I heard a huge explosion and saw some really bright lights. I looked up and seen some type of ship flying around on fire and looking like it was going to crash off in the distanced.

I chased after it for like 30 minutes trying to figure out where the hell it went but finally gave up after a while.

Now 40 hours later I am hunting for bobble heads (last thing I need before I beat the game) and I am over by the greener pastures when I pick up some type of radio signal. After about 10 min of following it I found a crashed alien space ship with some type of 1 hit kill gun.

That is straight bad ass on there part.

[bigdaddybruce44]

that was my thought exactly...i forget, is it even on the map?

Nope. So, yeah, even if you walk right past it, you won't know, unless you're looking for it.

[vanilla_shakin_it]

So this game just crossed over into the "epic can not stop," standing. Non plot spoilers but just to be safe.

I was standing somewhere in the middle of no where at night when I heard a huge explosion and saw some really bright lights. I looked up and seen some type of ship flying around on fire and looking like it was going to crash off in the distanced.

I chased after it for like 30 minutes trying to figure out where the hell it went but finally gave up after a while.

Now 40 hours later I am hunting for bobble heads (last thing I need before I beat the game) and I am over by the greener pastures when I pick up some type of radio signal. After about 10 min of following it I found a crashed alien space ship with some type of 1 hit kill gun.

That is straight bad ass on there part.
The funny thing is that those are two seperate events. The one you found is always there and the one you saw is a random event that I couldn't find either. They both give out similiar weapons though.
Still digging this game immensely. My GOTY by far and with the excellent sounding dlc coming I am going to be playing this well into 09. Right now I'm on my fourth character and I'm getting all of the unique weapons and armor right now and collecting bobbleheads. There's one in deathclaw sanctuary that I am not too excited about going to retrieve.

[Danil ACE]

I beat the game yesterday and was somewhat underwhelmed by the ending.

[yukafls]

Is the armor of the main character the armor you get atFort Constatine????

[bigdaddybruce44]

Is the armor of the main character the armor you get atFort Constatine????

Hmmm, I'm confused. Main character of what?

[yukafls]

Sorry, like main character in the trailer

[bigdaddybruce44]

The armor you see the BoS members wearing in Fallout 3 is suppose to be an older version of power armor that pre-dates the T-51b, which was the most advanced version of power armor developed before The Great War (the Enclave has since improved upon it). The T-51b is what you find at Fort Constantine. So, it would appear to be quite rare in the area.

[Malik112099]

Is there an easy way to kill deathclaws? These things piss me off to no end.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Get the dart gun as early as you can. The easiest way to get one of the schematics is probably from Tenpenny Tower. After you've created one for yourself, all you have to do is shoot the Deathclaw in the leg. That will automatically cripple it, making it far, far easier to deal with. Then, just quick change to your weapon or choice and take it out.

[Malik112099]

Get the dart gun as early as you can. The easiest way to get one of the schematics is probably from Tenpenny Tower. After you've created one for yourself, all you have to do is shoot the Deathclaw in the leg. That will automatically cripple it, making it far, far easier to deal with. Then, just quick change to your weapon or choice and take it out.


I have the schematics..I've just never really bothered with making weapons. I will def make the dart gun the next chance I get. Thanks for the help.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, I had the schematic for quite some time, as well, before I decided to use it. I had a ton of darts, and I was like, "Might as well use them." Was pleasantly surprised when I realized what it actually did.

[Kaijufan]

Wow I didn't realize that darts were actually ammo for a dart gun until reading the last few posts, I just always picked them up and sold them because they didn't weigh anything.

[Malik112099]

Another thing that is bothering the shit out of me is that I am currently a level 20 but they are showing 21 and I stopped getting XP after I hit 20. So 21 is just chilling there laughing at me. If I would have used the extra level now perk at 20, would I be a 21 right now? I fucking bet I would.

[yukafls]

How the hell do I get to the white house???

[bigdaddybruce44]

You need exit the Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest station. In all honesty, it's not even really worth finding, unless you're trying to complete everything. The building is completely gone, so there isn't anything to explore or stumble upon, and I think the only really notable loot is a Fat Man and a mini-nuke.

[yukafls]

Damn, I was hoping to chill in the oval office

[Malik112099]

Just got the discover 100 paces achievement. The last perk I got was the one that showed the locations of everything on the map. I THOUGHT I had discovered a lot of placed on my own. Jeeeez....

Also..I want to at least discover vault 87 (I think thats the one) but I keep dying from RAD poisoning or whatever everytime i go near it even with the enviromental suit on and 85% rad resistance with the rad-x

[FluxDF]

There is a quest that will get you into Vault 87.

[hx214]

I really enjoyed this game, but then I accidentally beat it, I didn't realize they were going to kill me off, and I couldn't run away like I wanted to because somehow the doors locked me in. I still have a saved game right before I entered the building, so It wasn't like I had to replay a lot of the game, but something about that ending just left a terrible taste in my mouth.. I just can't get back into it.

[lordwow]

There is a quest that will get you into Vault 87.

Ya you can't get into it directly.

you have to go through the caverns

[Malik112099]

There is a quest that will get you into Vault 87.


Awesome, thanks.

[srr]

Ya you can't get into it directly.

you have to go through the caverns

I did that during the game, in the main plot, but is still shows as undiscovered on my world map - is there any way to access that vault that will be reflected there?

(Every reference to this question seems to be answered by 'you'll get there in the main quest', which makes me wonder if somehow my game glitched when I got there...)

[yukafls]

Anyway to get into the overseers office in vault 112???

[Smiles Davis]

From recent interview:
http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/fallout_3_dlc_interview/

"In our third DLC, “Broken Steel,” we’ve come up with a way of allowing the player to continue on past the game ending… by changing it!" - Jeff Gardiner, Lead Producer for Fallout 3 DLC

That takes balls to straight up ignore the game's ending. Did anyone at Bethesda talk to each other during development or did the game ship and they then realize that they had DLC coming and an ending where the main character might be dead.

[Link927]

A little request for some quest help, decided to put in tags just in case.


Seems like the right place to ask, does anyone happen to remember a location of a Nuka Cola Quantium? Reason I ask is because I've collected 29 out of the 30 required for the Nuka Cola Challenge Quest, and I've already reached the last quest in the main story line. It should be noted that I was created a good character this time and I tried not to steal any, but now that I'm here, I cant remember if I passed any up. Also already hit up the 3 locations mentioned in the manifest.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Well, besides the three shipment locations, Quantum is scattered all across the Wastleland. There is a chance (very small, though) that you will sometimes get one randomly from vending machines. You can usually find one in pretty much any area you enter, as well. Here is the Fallout wiki page about the challenge.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/The_Nuka-Cola_Challenge

[Mr. Anderson]

Well, besides the three shipment locations, Quantum is scattered all across the Wastleland. There is a chance (very small, though) that you will sometimes get one randomly from vending machines. You can usually find one in pretty much any area you enter, as well. Here is the Fallout wiki page about the challenge.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/The_Nuka-Cola_Challenge

This guide totally rocks. I too only have a couple more Quantums to find, and then it's one to the last two main quests.

[Link927]

Well, besides the three shipment locations, Quantum is scattered all across the Wastleland. There is a chance (very small, though) that you will sometimes get one randomly from vending machines. You can usually find one in pretty much any area you enter, as well. Here is the Fallout wiki page about the challenge.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/The_Nuka-Cola_Challenge

Thanks for the site, then again, Im not sure if I went and picked them over already XD Just need to go to a new location I guess.

[Layziebones]

Man, I have this game for awhile and I just can't bring myself to play it again. Everyone keeps saying this is the game of the year and, frankly, I haven't enjoyed it at all.

[mike.m]

Man, I have this game for awhile and I just can't bring myself to play it again. Everyone keeps saying this is the game of the year and, frankly, I haven't enjoyed it at all.

To each his own. I think its the best game this year. I'm just about to wrap up my first playthrough as a good guy.

[Mr. Anderson]

This is the best game I've played this year, that's for damn sure. I've wrapped up ALL the quests (main and side), killed the super mutant bohemoths, and am sooo close to discovering 100 locations. I've sunk 50 hours into this beast, and I'm gonna have to play through again to get the speech, hacking, and bobblehead cheezies.

...and I have no problem with that. :D

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Man, I have this game for awhile and I just can't bring myself to play it again. Everyone keeps saying this is the game of the year and, frankly, I haven't enjoyed it at all.

What level are you at? I found the first 5 levels or so pretty tedious (due to the difficulty of fighting damn near anything) but after that I got hooked. I'm almost 40 hours in now and loving every minute of it.

[Antic]

The Head of State quest is really pissing me off since the group at the end won't show up for me.

[bigdaddybruce44]

The Head of State quest is really pissing me off since the group at the end won't show up for me.

They don't show up at the memorial. You need to meet them at one of the stations there in the plaza. It's on the left-side, if you're facing the Washington Monument. Hopefully, that is what is hanging you up.

[Halo05]

That quest is also potentially very glitchy.

I cleared out the Super Mutants and the slavers before escorting the escaped slaves to the memorial. Once we all got there (taking the most retarded, roundabout path possible), they were like, "Lets go kill those slavers!" I said "ok" and escorted them into the empty lincoln memorial. They now just stand around in there like a pack of idiots, never acknowledging the fact that there are no slavers left in the area.

[Antic]

That quest is also potentially very glitchy.

I cleared out the Super Mutants and the slavers before escorting the escaped slaves to the memorial. Once we all got there (taking the most retarded, roundabout path possible), they were like, "Lets go kill those slavers!" I said "ok" and escorted them into the empty lincoln memorial. They now just stand around in there like a pack of idiots, never acknowledging the fact that there are no slavers left in the area.

Did you kill the leader inside?

[mike.m]

They don't show up at the memorial. You need to meet them at one of the stations there in the plaza. It's on the left-side, if you're facing the Washington Monument. Hopefully, that is what is hanging you up.

You also might need to keep resting until they do. I rested in 6 hour intervals until they showed up.

[mike.m]

I'm guessing, since I wiped out the slavers at Paradise Falls, I can't do Strictly Business, right?

[Mr. Anderson]

I'm guessing, since I wiped out the slavers at Paradise Falls, I can't do Strictly Business, right?

If you killed them all, probably not. You get the quest from the guy at the front.

[mike.m]

If you killed them all, probably not. You get the quest from the guy at the front.

Ah well, gonna do an evil playthrough next anyway. It'll be the last achievement I'd need besides the level based ones.

[Halo05]

Did you kill the leader inside?

Oh yeah. I killed the hell out of that place. I might fire it up later today to see if letting some time pass has changed anything. I even disarmed trip wires and mines around the memorial.

[mike.m]

I just finished the game on my first playthrough. I love the end. IGN gave Fallout 3 Game of the Year, this was my GotY as soon as I had gotten a few hours in. I can't wait for the DLC.

[shnizzle66]

I just wish mine would WORK. Damn I hate my 360.

[BillyDKid]

Ah well, gonna do an evil playthrough next anyway. It'll be the last achievement I'd need besides the level based ones.

I'm on my 2nd playthrough. I was going to be evil, but ever since KOTOR I don't have the stomach for it anymore. I lower my karma when I can, but sometimes I just gotta do the right thing LOL. Guess this will be my neutral run-though, but I plan on trying to find all the locations and bobbleheads this time. I found 7 the first time. Definitely my GOTY, but I've always loved Fallout and Bethesda, so I guess that's to be expected.

[mike.m]

I'm on my 2nd playthrough. I was going to be evil, but ever since KOTOR I don't have the stomach for it anymore. I lower my karma when I can, but sometimes I just gotta do the right thing LOL. Guess this will be my neutral run-though, but I plan on trying to find all the locations and bobbleheads this time. I found 7 the first time. Definitely my GOTY, but I've always loved Fallout and Bethesda, so I guess that's to be expected.

I found em all and did the Super Mutant Behemoths before I beat it. I love the special edition hardcover strategy guide.

[BillyDKid]

I found em all and did the Super Mutant Behemoths before I beat it. I love the special edition hardcover strategy guide.

I've never used strategy guides except to look up unlockables on GameFaqs or if I'm really stuck. Gotta admit that guide looks sweet though. I'm going to try to find all I can on my own and then check out a guide on my 3rd run to see anything I missed and want to try. Hopefully I can get the guide cheap later down the road.

[btw1217]

What are you guys' take on the strategy guide for this game? I've heard it's an amazing guide, but would it be better to play with or without it?

[bardockkun]

If you want to get the most out of the game I say get it. It helps in finding all the locations and small things that you miss out on (especially when the game is this damn huge).

[Link927]

Even after beating the game, just browsing through the wiki, theres so much more that I missed. You really need to explore to find everything, and even then, you might have missed something with a one time event or something

[Logg]

I can not wait to get this game. I rented but hardly got to play cause of work. I am still playing Oblivion just to try to finish it before I get Fallout 3, it wont happen.

[mike.m]

What are you guys' take on the strategy guide for this game? I've heard it's an amazing guide, but would it be better to play with or without it?

I got the hardcover one on an Amazon special. I don't care if I use it or not. I still put almost 55 hours on my first playthrough. I got all the achievements except the level based ones for neutral and evil and a couple of skill based achievements. The map is invaluable because I got lost a few times or couldn't find a specific spot.

[bigdaddybruce44]

It really helps to have some assistance when you're looking for places within the city. Since wreckage blocks everything, you need to use the subways, and there are times you have don't know where the hell you're suppose to be going.

[lolwut?]

I have some questions.

Ok, so I have held off on the main quest and heading to the GNR to find my dad, but I don't know what quest to do next.

I've already completed chapter one of the Megaton Survival Guide, went to find Ian West with the Family and other stuff that's around that time. Should I now go try to find the ghoul underworld, test the Mole Rat repellent in the Sewers (isn't this by where the Super Mutants hang?) or go and find Dogmeat at the Scrapyard?

Thanks

[yukafls]

My friend cant get to the end, it glitches when he goes to the courtyard of the brotherhood of steel cathedral and half way running across it freezes every time, what should he do???

[Link927]

I have some questions.

Ok, so I have held off on the main quest and heading to the GNR to find my dad, but I don't know what quest to do next.

I've already completed chapter one of the Megaton Survival Guide, went to find Ian West with the Family and other stuff that's around that time. Should I now go try to find the ghoul underworld, test the Mole Rat repellent in the Sewers (isn't this by where the Super Mutants hang?) or go and find Dogmeat at the Scrapyard?

Thanks


When you do the part on landmines of the survival guide, scrapyard is on the way and you should be able to find Dogmeat. IMO, its best to find Dogmeat asap so you can make battles just a bit easier.

[Sofa King Kool]

Still on my first play through with almost three days logged ;)

I still have over half of the main quest to go, too...

[lolwut?]

When you do the part on landmines of the survival guide, scrapyard is on the way and you should be able to find Dogmeat. IMO, its best to find Dogmeat asap so you can make battles just a bit easier.


I already did that quest.

[rabbitt]

My game keeps freezing every time I enter this subway station on the way to Rivet city.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Well, you don't actually need to use the subway system to get to Rivet City. Hopefully, if you can avoid it this time, whatever is triggering the freeze will be gone if you need that entrance later.

[rabbitt]

Ahh, alright. Thanks.

[Link927]

I already did that quest.

In that case, you should run back to scrapyard if you missed it on the way. Might as well get DM to make battles easier.

[bigdaddybruce44]

In that case, you should run back to scrapyard if you missed it on the way. Might as well get DM to make battles easier.

Despite everyone's hate of Dogmeat, he was a huge to me early on in the game. He can take a massive beating, so I just let him run into battle, while I took our enemies out.

I am seriously jonesing for the DLC.

[Trakan]

Despite everyone's hate of Dogmeat, he was a huge to me early on in the game. He can take a massive beating, so I just let him run into battle, while I took our enemies out.

I am seriously jonesing for the DLC.

You serious? He died from one hit from a regular scorpion for me.

[bigdaddybruce44]

You serious? He died from one hit from a regular scorpion for me.

Seems like a completely random glitch. Dogmeat can withstand a prolonged fight with a fire ant, which was a lifesaver for me.

[Lions]

My Dogmeat died from at the museum. He lasted pretty much the whole quest, including the way there with all the subways.

[mike.m]

I never even got the dog, but having Fawkes towards the end made things cake.

[Link927]

I always tag Dogmeat in VATS during a huge battle to see if he's down on HP, and if he has only a few remaining, I just rush up and give him a stimpack.

[SuperJedi]

Check this out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb5wBTw06ks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb5wBTw06ks)

Any ideas?

A bug?

Maybe a secret room?

Also, a clock appears too.

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/2117/secretroomiz0.jpg

[YodaEXE]

Check this out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb5wBTw06ks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb5wBTw06ks)

Any ideas?

A bug?

Maybe a secret room?

Also, a clock appears too.

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/2117/secretroomiz0.jpg
Personally, I'd say it's probably just a glitched texture and wall. Not really a secret room. You can see random things like that throughout the game. It's just a glitch.

[Malik112099]

the clock or whatever is above the symbol pops in and out also...just a glitch.

[JJSP]

I slaughtered most of Megaton in their beds with the sledgehammer. I feel so...dirty.

[joe2187]

I dont believe it...I played this game so long, I've done EVERYTHING. I just have one more bobblehead to find but that's it and I'm finishing the last quest of the main story.

[Malik112099]

I dont believe it...I played this game so long, I've done EVERYTHING. I just have one more bobblehead to find but that's it and I'm finishing the last quest of the main story.


Not too long till the DLC comes out...

[bigdaddybruce44]

Too bad Liberty Prime won't be accompanying us in Alaska. I'd love to hear more of his anti-Communist quips.

[Layziebones]

What level are you at? I found the first 5 levels or so pretty tedious (due to the difficulty of fighting damn near anything) but after that I got hooked. I'm almost 40 hours in now and loving every minute of it.

Yeahh I got to like Level Three Set the Megaton Bomb up to blow left megaton and then never played it again.

[PrarieD0G]

I have a question about the Tenpenny tower quest.

I let Roy into the tower to kill Tenpenny, but Roy died during the battle. Would he have been of any further use if he had lived? Any new quests or anything?

[doctorfaustus]

I dont believe it...I played this game so long, I've done EVERYTHING. I just have one more bobblehead to find but that's it and I'm finishing the last quest of the main story.

Oh dear, I hope it's not the bobble head found inside of raven rock

[joe2187]

Oh dear, I hope it's not the bobble head found inside of raven rock

Nope, got that one. as well as the one in the vault.

[seanr1221]

Finished the story...the game was amazing.

I still have some sidequests to finish, but I think I'm going to take a little break from the game.

[Link927]

I cant believe I've spent nearly 70 hours over 3 characters. It just feels pretty wierd, I dont even know where all my time went. I too have only one bobblehead to go, and its the one in the National Guard Depot. I think I've finally hit the FO3 block though, it just feels tedious trying to get that last one, and I've branched back out to playing my many other backlogged titles.

[Soodmeg]

Now that I have beat the game I am going to kill every single NPC in the game in every city.

I did that in Oblivion and it made for some halarious gaming.


I gave up on bobbleheads after 10 because I knew I wouldnt be up for getting the last couple. But the ending was a bit.....blah but the other 50 hours of gameplay was good so I guess that makes up for it.

Cant wait until DLC.

[paddlefoot]

Now that I have beat the game I am going to kill every single NPC in the game in every city.

I did that in Oblivion and it made for some halarious gaming.


I gave up on bobbleheads after 10 because I knew I wouldnt be up for getting the last couple. But the ending was a bit.....blah but the other 50 hours of gameplay was good so I guess that makes up for it.

Cant wait until DLC.

I might have to give this option a whirl. After I lost Walter in Megaton I became terrified of bugs and glitches. The bethesda forum is downright depressing with the number of people complaining about freezes and bugs that prevent people from completing the main story. I won't have to worry about people dying if I kill them before they decide to spawn 50 feet in the air.

[mike.m]

I might have to give this option a whirl. After I lost Walter in Megaton I became terrified of bugs and glitches. The bethesda forum is downright depressing with the number of people complaining about freezes and bugs that prevent people from completing the main story. I won't have to worry about people dying if I kill them before they decide to spawn 50 feet in the air.

Only problems I had were a couple npc's jumping to their deaths in Megaton, nobody important, and Liberty Prime getting stuck on the side of the bridge in front of some cars. I just started from the last save and he was fine after that.

[FoxHoundADAM]

I beat the game the first time as a saint but my second play thourgh I'm killing EVERYONE. You level up really fast that way too. Tons of fun!

[PrarieD0G]

As you can see by my signature, I've put a TON of time into Fallout 3 over the past few days (on PC). I'm obsessed. At first I wasn't wild about it because my character was weak and everything seemed like a chore. Now I'm right before the last mission in the story and am going back to do some of the side quests before the game ends. It's really fun. I'm playing though as a bad/neutral character. I just do whatever I feel like doing, haha.

Also, love the music on Galaxy News Radio.

[mike.m]

As you can see by my signature, I've put a TON of time into Fallout 3 over the past few days (on PC). I'm obsessed. At first I wasn't wild about it because my character was weak and everything seemed like a chore. Now I'm right before the last mission in the story and am going back to do some of the side quests before the game ends. It's really fun. I'm playing though as a bad/neutral character. I just do whatever I feel like doing, haha.

Also, love the music on Galaxy News Radio.

After a while the GNR just becomes something in the background that you stop paying attention to, but I wish there were a little more variety in the music.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Would have been nice if they did have more music, but the tracks they had were really great. For some reason, I never really turned down GNR until the very, very end. By then, yes, it became annoying.

I never came across the conversation, but someone on another forum said that Three Dog has an "in-game" explanation as to why he plays so few songs. It's because that's all he could recover.

[Koggit]

Near the beginning I'm playing the PC version so maybe it's a PC bug -- I hacked Colin's computer to get info about my dad, the next quest objective is to talk to Colin about my dad but when I find Colin there's no option to talk about my dad... I've tried all the convo options. I advanced time to talk to him both outside his bar and inside, no option to talk about my dad but the box next to that part of the quest remains unfilled. Is it a bug?

[Link927]

I might have to give this option a whirl. After I lost Walter in Megaton I became terrified of bugs and glitches. The bethesda forum is downright depressing with the number of people complaining about freezes and bugs that prevent people from completing the main story. I won't have to worry about people dying if I kill them before they decide to spawn 50 feet in the air.

My Walter went missing too during my first playthrough, I was a bit pissed since I had a just came back from the RoboCo Factory, and well, I think we all know what we can find there.

Second playthrough everything seems to be running fine, just having some FO3 "players block" I finally went for all 20 bobbleheads, but now Im at one Behemoth left and I'm back at "Dont wanna play this anymore."

[schuerm26]

Is there anyway to speed up time besides getting a bed at the inn in megaton. I literally just started this game and need to sell some stuff Im carrying if I want to carry anymore, but it is the middle of the night and I don't have 100 caps for a bed. Thanks.

[PrarieD0G]

Is there anyway to speed up time besides getting a bed at the inn in megaton. I literally just started this game and need to sell some stuff Im carrying if I want to carry anymore, but it is the middle of the night and I don't have 100 caps for a bed. Thanks.There's a way you can "wait" if no enemies are around. For the PC version you just press 'T' and specify the number of hours you want to wait. I don't know how the 360 version works though. Also, unlike sleeping, waiting doesn't heal you.

[schuerm26]

There's a way you can "wait" if no enemies are around. For the PC version you just press 'T' and specify the number of hours you want to wait. I don't know how the 360 version works though. Also, unlike sleeping, waiting doesn't heal you.

Great. Thanks. It's the back button on the 360. Checked in settings.

[urzishra14]

I have a few more achievements to unlock but I really don't want to.. i'll play the DLC but I don't know if i have the patience to go explore 100 locations and all those type achievements.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Did you do all the sidequests? I would think it's quite easy to get 100 locations. I had about 90 or so when I was wrapping up.

[Link927]

If you start exploring and following the roads, you can find many locations. I remember I was at around 80-90 locations myself after completing all the side quests and stuff. After that I started just walking around and following the road up north, and I found 100 locations in no time.

[Malik112099]

Holy shit I just broke 48 hours in game. This is the longest I've ever played any game (previous longest was Mass Effect @ 38 hrs) and I am loving it thus far.

Just finished the Nuka Cola Challenge and it was kind of a pain in the ass. I almost quit after gathering 20 bottles but stuck with it even though I didn't need the schematic. I am currently looking for the source of the Fire Ants in the subway system after finding the kid's dad that ran up and asked for help.

Before ever starting the actual story I was just roaming the Wastelends killing/finding stuff and hit 100 locations a long time ago.

[Scorch]

What quest do you get Dogmeat on? I've never even encountered him..

I do have Fawkes though, and he's badass and a half.

//edit: I hit 53 hours on the game, this is also the longest I've played a game. I only think I put 40 hours into Oblivion.

I really, really hope Fallout 3 never ends. Ever. I can't wait until the remove the level cap.

[Link927]

What quest do you get Dogmeat on? I've never even encountered him..

I do have Fawkes though, and he's badass and a half.

//edit: I hit 53 hours on the game, this is also the longest I've played a game. I only think I put 40 hours into Oblivion.

I really, really hope Fallout 3 never ends. Ever. I can't wait until the remove the level cap.

He's found in Scrapyard, which is on the way to Minefield, one of many locations you go to for the Wasteland Survival Guide.

I put in about 80 hours over the spread of 3 characters. So much time, but since I finally got my 1000, I've put it down to start on the rest of my backlog. I plan to pick it up whenever I feel like randomly exploring the few areas that I havent touched yet.

[Malik112099]

What quest do you get Dogmeat on? I've never even encountered him..


You get him in the Scrapyard. I don't have him yet. I came across him a while back and I saw him from a distance running around. I sniped him and then he came running after me. When he got up to me I shotgunned the shit out of him and when he fell over I couldn't search him and realized he had 1 bar of life left. I kept shooting him and he got up and fucking killed me. I was like WTF? When my game loaded again I just acoided the scrapyard for fear of the deathless dog. After I found out about him I felt like a moron. Haven't had a chance to go back to the scrapyard since.

[Link927]

You get him in the Scrapyard. I don't have him yet. I came across him a while back and I saw him from a distance running around. I sniped him and then he came running after me. When he got up to me I shotgunned the shit out of him and when he fell over I couldn't search him and realized he had 1 bar of life left. I kept shooting him and he got up and fucking killed me. I was like WTF? When my game loaded again I just acoided the scrapyard for fear of the deathless dog. After I found out about him I felt like a moron. Haven't had a chance to go back to the scrapyard since.

Hahaha, well, the developers set it up so he couldnt die until you find him. In that way there's no accidental death by Raiders or something.

[Sofa King Kool]

Beat it.

Ending was boring/anti-climactic. Great game though.

[ZasKuLL]

Hahaha, well, the developers set it up so he couldnt die until you find him. In that way there's no accidental death by Raiders or something.
Unfortunately, Dogmeat dies pretty easily, especially if you encounter the Enclave while he's with you. By the way, 112 Hours of Fallout 3. Help me. :-#

[Link927]

Unfortunately, Dogmeat dies pretty easily, especially if you encounter the Enclave while he's with you. By the way, 112 Hours of Fallout 3. Help me. :-#

I've just reached a point where I just set him as a guard dog in my Megaton house XD I think he's suppose to have around 500hp, which is pretty good, but he basically has no defense while rushing the enemy. In any case, I'm reached the point where you can pretty much take on anything with some pretty good armor and a good weapon, and a few hundred stimpacks if things get too out of hand ;)

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, Dogmeat was definitely useful when I was weak and taking on weaker enemies. He stinks later on, but as was pointed out, you're so powerful and have so many damn stimpacks, it doesn't really matter. I didn't even use a companion later in the game. I had Star Paladin Cross for about a minute, and it was just an annoyance.

[Link927]

If anything, your companion makes a good pack mule for carrying the extra loot you get.

[evanft]

Just started playing this on the PC a couple days ago. I'm about 8 hours in, level 6. I just ran through Gunwich to get the skill book and bobblehead. That place was fucking freaky. I love all these little remnants of the world lying around and records of what went on as people were trying to survive. Fucking fantastic.

[PrarieD0G]

Yeah, the records and holotapes really add to the game if you take the time to read/listen to them. I thought the Dunwich building was pretty interesting too.

BTW, evanft, did you know that you could link Fallout 3 for PC to your Xbox Live account and get achievements for it? That's what I'm doing. Just saying because I noticed it wasn't in your gamertag.

[Link927]

Yup, I didnt read any consoles or read notes / holotapes during my first playthrough but during my second I've been trying to get more, and it still doesnt feel like you have the whole story. Part of it is doing unmarked sidequests, some NPC mentions something and you forget about it for a while, and in the end, it comes together.

[bardockkun]

I Wish there were more levels like Tranquility Lane. Easily my favorite video game moment of 2008 since it was soooo "What the fuck?"

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, the records and holotapes really add to the game if you take the time to read/listen to them. I thought the Dunwich building was pretty interesting too.

Indeed. One of my favorite aspects of the game, actually. I really liked the 911 transcripts and the nurse's logs you get to read at the police station.

[Malik112099]

I Wish there were more levels like Tranquility Lane. Easily my favorite video game moment of 2008 since it was soooo "What the fuck?"

HOLY SHIT! I hopped on CAG to post about Tranquility Lane just now! When i first saw it I seriously said "What the fuck is this?!" When Betty's voice changed was SOOO fucked up too!

[bardockkun]

HOLY SHIT! I hopped on CAG to post about Tranquility Lane just now! When i first saw it I seriously said "What the fuck is this?!" When Betty's voice changed was SOOO fucked up too!
Curious, but how did you end up beating that part? I Didn't fully realize the abandoned house until the very end where I thought it would better present itself. So instead I accidentally hacked and killed everyone in the neighborhood. Poor Mrs. Henderson, she just wanted to bake me a pie and I got her set on fire because of it...

[Logg]

So after about 10 ten hours I realized you can zoom out on the World Map.

HUGE LOL

[Malik112099]

Curious, but how did you end up beating that part? I Didn't fully realize the abandoned house until the very end where I thought it would better present itself. So instead I accidentally hacked and killed everyone in the neighborhood. Poor Mrs. Henderson, she just wanted to bake me a pie and I got her set on fire because of it...


I did everything that was asked of me. Everything you are told to do has the green quest arrow pop up on your compass thingy. So when I started killing people (which sucked ass if they were outside because they ALL run faster than you) I just ran towards the green arrow and it took me to everyone I needed to kill in Tranquility Lane.

I tried to kill Betty too for S&Gs but she kills you with God Lightning or some shit.

[schuerm26]

Can someone help me with this side quest?



I am in Grayditch (I think that's the name) and I have to find the source of the Fire Ant Warriors and stop them. I have killed all the ones walking around but I have no clue where the source of them is. Anyone help me with this?

[Halo05]

I think they're down in the Subway tunnels. It's been a little while since I did that part.

[schuerm26]

I think they're down in the Subway tunnels. It's been a little while since I did that part.

Ok I looked down there but didn't actually walk around in the tunnels. Ill go check it out. There were some in the station I went in. Thanks.

[Sparta11]

http://n08q1114fvte161.imageshacknow.info/img/1242/v08w1128rhlb/smile.gifFinished it :D Ending kinda sucked though :(

[Malik112099]

Can someone help me with this side quest?



I am in Grayditch (I think that's the name) and I have to find the source of the Fire Ant Warriors and stop them. I have killed all the ones walking around but I have no clue where the source of them is. Anyone help me with this?


Go into Marigold Metro Station and find Dr. Lesko.

[evanft]

BTW, evanft, did you know that you could link Fallout 3 for PC to your Xbox Live account and get achievements for it? That's what I'm doing. Just saying because I noticed it wasn't in your gamertag.

:-#

[PrarieD0G]

Oh, I think I see where this is going, hehe.

Well, if you decide to buy it, you can get it for pretty cheap (about $30) on eBay.

[evanft]

Dude, you catch on fast.

[judyjudyjudy]

Beat it.

Ending was boring/anti-climactic. Great game though.
Ditto. Ending really sucked compared to the game (and the endings of the previous Fallouts). It's not going to stop me from going back and doing all the quests I missed, tho.

I didn't start this game until after Christmas, and it really did a number on my winter break. (So many late nights and ditching meetups with friends...) At least I got most of it out of my system before work started again.

[Malik112099]

I got Charon but lost his sorry ass somewhere. I was walking around and then I was like "where the fuck is my ghoul?" Oh well..

When I was helping the people escape to the Citadel after the Enclave took over Project Purity, everytime we came out of the fucking sewers after a couple seconds the Brotherhood assholes and Sentry bot started shooting at me. I died 3 times and finally the bitch got on the intercom and told the guy to open the door. I went inside and was getting shot at till I entered the courtyard. Anyone else encounter that?

[schuerm26]

My wife hates me for having this game. My 4 and 5 yr old sons love me for having this game. Big dilemma. I only let them watch me get the bad animals though. They told me it was the coolest game has has ever seen (though they normally plays Lego Racers on the computer so the viewpoints doen't really mean a whole lot). I agree with them though.

[Droenixjpn]

I hate school, it's going to delay me from playing this game now. My mom just picked this game up for me, and I won't have a chance to play it. :( Wish vacation would last longer, oh well.

Fallout 3 here I come! Can't wait to play this game, Oblivion was very fun and blew me away, and I know this game will blow me away as well, from everything I've heard, and seen so far.

[evanft]

Just got done raiding Vault 106 for a couple skill books and a bobblehead.

[PrarieD0G]

I finally did everything I could do in one runthrough and finished up the game. I agree that the ending wasn't spectacular; it was okay though.

Man, I milked that game for everything it was worth, haha.

[Link927]

I tried to kill Betty too for S&Gs but she kills you with God Lightning or some shit.

Im sure everyone tried it at some point, wasnt expecting that one

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Took a two week break from Fallout 3 over the holidays and started playing Nuts and Bolts (which, surprisingly, I really like). I'll be getting back into the F3 habit soon enough. I'm around 40-something hours in with a ton of sidequests still to go.

[It'sMagneto]

I wanted to make a new character after I finish my good playthrough but I have a few questions.

Can you store stuff anywhere and have it remain there? until you get a house?

I'm going to blow up megaton most likely. Will I need it for anything other than the bobblehead in simm's house, moira's quest, and the part of replicated man that I complete there? If so I'll bang those out early and blow it to kingdom come. Also wondering about buying stuff for my house. Can I do that in tenpenny?

[Zenjiro]

I've left stuff in Nuka Cola vending machines and it's never vanished. I have over 100 hours and nothing has disappeared yet! Leaving stuff on the ground is apparently safe as well but I have not experimented with this.

[judyjudyjudy]

I'm going to blow up megaton most likely. Will I need it for anything other than the bobblehead in simm's house, moira's quest, and the part of replicated man that I complete there? If so I'll bang those out early and blow it to kingdom come. Also wondering about buying stuff for my house. Can I do that in tenpenny?
I think all you need is the bobblehead, and maybe Jericho if you ever want him to join your group. Not to spoil it, but I'll just say you don't have to worry about losing Moira. Does Replicated Man have anything to do with Megaton? I never went to Megaton for that quest (tho I remember the marker pointing there for some reason). You can do all the house stuff in Tenpenny; the difference is that your home in Tenpenny is nicer-looking than the Megaton house.

[Scorch]

So after about 10 ten hours I realized you can zoom out on the World Map.

HUGE LOL

Took me 20 to realize you could change the color of the HUD and pip-boy

[schuerm26]

I just got F'd by the game. I was on the fire ant side mission. I found the doctor but I had to use all my health s--- on the way down. Decided I would just backtrack, get outside and warp back to megaton. Lo and behold the person with the contract to kill me is waiting RIGHT outside the subway gate. Im f'd as I only have 2 health bars left and everytime I die it just starts me right back at the fight. I think Im going to have to go back in and find that door that lets you out at someplace called "church".

Anyone know if there are any beds down in the subway?

[Droenixjpn]

I've been playing this game and my god am I amazed. I think they did a great job with this game so far, but I'm kind of confused what to do at this point in the game. I just have no cash that's really my only trouble right now.

[Mr. Anderson]

I've been playing this game and my god am I amazed. I think they did a great job with this game so far, but I'm kind of confused what to do at this point in the game. I just have no cash that's really my only trouble right now.

I don't know where you are in the game, but if you just explore the world you will run into all kinds of cool shit. Go anywhere you don't have marked on your map.

[WhipSmartBanky]

Ditto. Ending really sucked compared to the game (and the endings of the previous Fallouts). It's not going to stop me from going back and doing all the quests I missed, tho.

I didn't start this game until after Christmas, and it really did a number on my winter break. (So many late nights and ditching meetups with friends...) At least I got most of it out of my system before work started again.
See, for me it wasn't about the ending so much, as it was all about the final mission: Take It Back! won the entire game for me. I don't think I've ever glee-ed so much inside during a game since Mega Man 2 on NES when I was a kid.
I've been playing this game and my god am I amazed. I think they did a great job with this game so far, but I'm kind of confused what to do at this point in the game. I just have no cash that's really my only trouble right now.
When all else fails - http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:Fallout_3

[Link927]

Took me 20 to realize you could change the color of the HUD and pip-boy

......

You can change the color? (3 chars over 80 hours btw >_<)

Either way I like the green, it gives it the rustic old fashioned computer feel, as if civilization was destroyed and all we had to rebuild on was that...

[Matt Young]

You know what sucks about this game? It takes a commitment. All my playing was done in 2 days' time. I haven't played since Christmas Eve, acquiring Dogmeat about 8 hours in, since i can't just play for 30-60 minutes. I feel the need to devote at least a couple hours to exploring, but I always get sidetracked by non-gaming stuff, or I end up playing NHL 09 or something else online with friends for hours.

[foxdvd]

My wife hates me for having this game. My 4 and 5 yr old sons love me for having this game. Big dilemma. I only let them watch me get the bad animals though. They told me it was the coolest game has has ever seen (though they normally plays Lego Racers on the computer so the viewpoints doen't really mean a whole lot). I agree with them though.


How do the kids like the Bloody Mess Perk?

[YodaEXE]

I used a gift card that I got for Christmas to pick this game up for PC. I've already played through it once on my 360, but I have to say, I'm loving some of the mods that I've got on PC. I've got some proper power armor that carries itself when worn, just like the older games had. I also picked up a copy of the game guide from Gamestop. For those considering it, it's really nice. Very detailed and easy to use.

[paddlefoot]

How do the kids like the Bloody Mess Perk?

Is the bloody mess perk work the same way as freezing and wrenching does in Bioshock? Meaning that I can't ransack their corpse because they shattered.

[FluxDF]

Is the bloody mess perk work the same way as freezing and wrenching does in Bioshock? Meaning that I can't ransack their corpse because they shattered.

No, you can ransack the corpses. You just find a scattered body part and get the items that way.

[paddlefoot]

No, you can ransack the corpses. You just find a scattered body part and get the items that way.

good times!!!!

[bardockkun]

Because apparently a severed foot can hold a missile launcher and a full set of armor on it, not to mention a finger.

[ratzombie]

Absolutely.

[evanft]

Just did the superhero quest in Canterbury Commons. I got both armors, 600 caps, and killed em both after passing the speech option for each of them. The unique weapons didn't really attract me, and I like killing people for no reason. There was a random scavenger outside a building who obviously had a missile launcher. I blasted him in the face with my shotgun and took all his loot. Good times, good times.

[Malik112099]

Because apparently a severed foot can hold a missile launcher and a full set of armor on it, not to mention a finger.


No. You look at a body part and that body part belongs to someone. You are just choosing whom to search. You aren't neccessarily searching a toenail for a grenade.

[Droenixjpn]

I'm scared of Super Mutants now. *rocks back and forth*

This game is awesome so far, yesterday I was being stupid and decided to put my difficulty on very hard to try and do a Infinite Exp glitch, I did do it, but then I decided to head to the super duper mart and got pwned by raiders. Lol good times in Fallout 3

Anyone know why they have cages in the Springvale School

[evanft]

Anyone know why they have cages in the Springvale School

Child rape, I would imagine.

[Mr. Anderson]

Child rape, I would imagine.

:rofl:

[Droenixjpn]

Indeed, especially because it's on the lower level of the school. Hmm, that must be why many people were dissapearing.

Or they were forced to read books, and they burned themselves alive to escape the horror of reading.

Anyway, what were your reactions to seeing the Super Mutant Behemoth for the first time? Mine was, OMFG that thing is HUGE! It just kept chasing after me, I'm like.. GET AWAY FROM ME!

[JP]

Yeah I think my initial reaction was "HOLY fuck! OH DEAR GOD NO!!! RUNAWAY!!!" I came across the guy at a REALLY low level.

[judyjudyjudy]

Anyway, what were your reactions to seeing the Super Mutant Behemoth for the first time? Mine was, OMFG that thing is HUGE! It just kept chasing after me, I'm like.. GET AWAY FROM ME!I remember I was like, holy sh*t, I think I'll hide behind these sandbags and let those dudes in the metal suits and giant guns deal with him...

And then I'd run out and loot their bodies for metal suits and giant guns :P

[evanft]

I just wish you didn't need a perk to wear power armor.

Well, I'm at the Republic of Dave:
Just finished the little election side quest. I know I need Dave's key later on. Should I kill him now, along with everyone else in the town, to get it, or should I wait until I actually get the quest that needs it, use speech (possibly gaining xp), get the key, and THEN lay waste to everyone in town?

Am I the only one who just kills anyone who doesn't matter when I'm wandering the wasteland?

[PrarieD0G]

If you wanted to you could kill everyone in town. They really don't "matter", heh. Or you could get at least try using speech, and if that doesn't work, kill him. Or just keep reloading until the speech challenge works.

Also, if you want a good guide just go to the Fallout 3 wiki. http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Fallout_3

Walks you through all the quests and tells you the possible outcomes. I used it pretty extensively when I got lost or didn't know what to do next. Also you pretty much need it if you want to collect all the bobbleheads.

[Malik112099]

I just wish you didn't need a perk to wear power armor.

No. You just have to receive training at the Citadel.

[evanft]

No. You just have to receive training at the Citadel.

Um, that's how you get the perk.

[Droenixjpn]

I think it's time I start playing the Bad Guy, instead of the good guy like I have been.

I'll be a jerk to all people, steal, murder, etc. And finally I'll destroy Megaton!

[Link927]

Even when playing my "evil" character, I didnt destroy Megaton. There are a lot of advantages, especially earlier in the game. Multiple merchants to unload your wares to build up caps early, slowly taking your time with Wasteland Survival Guide. (Yes, I know Moria survives, but apparently she can be killed by a roaming raiders or creatures fyi) And storage was also important, as well as health regen. And of course there was Walter and his sidequest. Honestly, if you destroy it, all you gain are some caps and a house, which is only part of the reward you also gain if you disarm the bomb. And yes, you gain some good karma, so what? You'll amass a lot of evil karma in no time.

[Matt Young]

So I "splurged" and dropped $20 on the paperback guide. I am only 8 hours into the game, but I doubt I'll have time for a second playthrough due to now owning 65 games for my 360 with more on the way. The plan was to play tonight, but I feel compelled to read the parts about the stuff I already did, so tomorrow will be Fallout time.

[Droenixjpn]

Wow that was definately a long walk to Tenpenny Towers. I think I'm going to stop playing this evil character, it just feels morally wrong.

[WhipSmartBanky]

So I "splurged" and dropped $20 on the paperback guide. I am only 8 hours into the game, but I doubt I'll have time for a second playthrough due to now owning 65 games for my 360 with more on the way. The plan was to play tonight, but I feel compelled to read the parts about the stuff I already did, so tomorrow will be Fallout time.
I think that Fallout 3 wiki is way better than any paper guide.

A good strategy for trying to do and see most of the game in one play through is if you basically get up to the point of being able to wear power armor, then go finish up all the optional quests before returning to the main story, along with a bit of random exploring, and you should make it to level 20 and hit most of the "do this x number of times" achievements pretty easily.

Just make sure you do GNR as early as possible, before you get too far into the Survival Guide (optional) or it'll cause you to jump part of the story.

[ratzombie]

Interesting, WSB. I did the Survival Guide before GNR, I'm going to do GNR now. How does it make you jump part of the story?

[Rei no Otaku]

http://kotaku.com/5126179/snowy-fallout-3-dlc-screens-now-with-more-ninja

I want that ninja outfit.

[ratzombie]

Awesome.

[method47]

Interesting, WSB. I did the Survival Guide before GNR, I'm going to do GNR now. How does it make you jump part of the story?


If you go to Rivet City you meet Dr. ... Something, who tells you where your father is. So you don't have to ever go to GNR. If you meet her first though you can still go to GNR and do the same mission, they just won't be mandatory, and Three Dog gives you a reward instead of info.

[rabbitt]

I'm making a sneaking character. Are there any good light-weight, durable options for armor?

[WhipSmartBanky]

I'm making a sneaking character. Are there any good light-weight, durable options for armor?
http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Recon_Armor

[paddlefoot]

http://kotaku.com/5126179/snowy-fallout-3-dlc-screens-now-with-more-ninja

I want that ninja outfit.

Awesome.

The only negative will be having to play in third person

[ArthurDigbySellers]

If you go to Rivet City you meet Dr. ... Something, who tells you where your father is. So you don't have to ever go to GNR. If you meet her first though you can still go to GNR and do the same mission, they just won't be mandatory, and Three Dog gives you a reward instead of info.

That is kind of how I did it in my game, except that I was running both quests at the same time (started the GNR one first). I met the Dr. at Rivet and got the info and then hours later I finally finished the GNR quest for Three Dog.

I can't remember what Three Dog even gave me, but I thought it was cool that he acknowledged that I could have just blown him off since I got the info elsewhere, but that he was grateful I still completed the quest for him.

[ratzombie]

The only negative will be having to play in third person
Why is that?

You get to see your outfit plenty when you go into VATS.

If you go to Rivet City you meet Dr. ... Something, who tells you where your father is. So you don't have to ever go to GNR. If you meet her first though you can still go to GNR and do the same mission, they just won't be mandatory, and Three Dog gives you a reward instead of info.

Ah, gotcha. Yeah the mission is already complete, but I'm going to go ahead and do GNR before I head to Rivet.

[Chase]

http://kotaku.com/5126179/snowy-fallout-3-dlc-screens-now-with-more-ninja

I want that ninja outfit.


That makes me happy in pants. Hey look, it's January. Hey Bethesda, you can release it early, if you want. :wave:

[DT778]

I wanted to make a new character after I finish my good playthrough but I have a few questions.

Can you store stuff anywhere and have it remain there? until you get a house?

I'm going to blow up megaton most likely. Will I need it for anything other than the bobblehead in simm's house, moira's quest, and the part of replicated man that I complete there? If so I'll bang those out early and blow it to kingdom come. Also wondering about buying stuff for my house. Can I do that in tenpenny?I use the mailbox in Springvale

Unlike either of the two possible player homes, (which require the player to pass through multiple loading-screens), Springvale offers a map spawning point directly in front of storage (a mailbox). The mailbox won't erase your items or run out of room. Decorating it is also an option. link (http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Springvale#Tips)

I still need a house, I just havent decided if I want to blow up megaton or not. Also I want to finish that wasteland book first.

[Malik112099]

When the level cap gets raised to 30 in March I wonder if all the xp I am not getting right now will be applied to the new levels.

[judyjudyjudy]

When the level cap gets raised to 30 in March I wonder if all the xp I am not getting right now will be applied to the new levels.Is this confirmed? Because if that's the case, I'm going to be wondering the same thing since I'm doing so much stuff after I maxed out a while ago.

[Droenixjpn]

Whoa they are raising the level cap? NICE! Hopefully they get rid of the Infinte Exp glitches eventually, but right now I'm enjoying it myself, lol.

This is basically my third beginning run and my god I've advanced way farther in 3 hours then I have on my other character which is at like 9.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yep, it is definitely confirmed. The "Broken Steel" DLC will include the new cap.