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

[RudyPants]

Just downloaded the DLC but I probably won't get to it until tonight. I've intentionally held up on making any more progress in this game (I'm at the last mission but with many side missions to go) until the level cap goes up.

I'm just looking forward to going back to this game.

[seanr1221]

I have The Pitt and BS downloading now, but will the level cap raise right when BS is installed? Or do I have to finish the last mission for that?

[Rei no Otaku]

It raises right when it's installed.

[DT778]

I have The Pitt and BS downloading now, but will the level cap raise right when BS is installed? Or do I have to finish the last mission for that?I got both today too. When you start playing about a minute in you will get a message about a distress signal (for the pitt dlc) then a little after that you will get a message about the level cap raise to 30.

[LinkinPrime]

So any word on new weapons and/or armor sets?

[DT778]

LP
http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Broken_Steel#Armor

[LinkinPrime]

LP
http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Broken_Steel#Armor

Thank you kindly.

[bigdaddybruce44]

If I download this, is the level cap automatically introduced? Or do I have to wait until I reach the original ending?

[farfus]

Gonna be a short while before i DL this but cant wait, this game is easily one of my favs in a long long time...

[bjstucker]

have to replay for the 3rd time to get my character up to speed.

[seanr1221]

If I download this, is the level cap automatically introduced? Or do I have to wait until I reach the original ending?

The answer is 3 posts above yours.

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I downloaded both expansions and my achievements are messed up :-|

Oh well, I'm going to focus on The Pitt and side missions until they fix it.

[bigdaddybruce44]

The answer is 3 posts above yours.

Thank you. Didn't notice it.

[thorbahn3]

achievements unlock but are not added to your gamer score or game total for me. Oddly enough, it says 58 total achievements in the details but has 64 when you scroll through them all.

[Nealocus123]

Do you think they will come out with a GOTY edition? I already had Fallout, beat the crap out of it then traded in, and instead of buying it again and then buying all the DLC and taking up hard drive space it would be really convenient if they released a GOTY edition with it all included. Think it's going to happen?

[DT778]

Probably.

[schuerm26]

Do you think they will come out with a GOTY edition? I already had Fallout, beat the crap out of it then traded in, and instead of buying it again and then buying all the DLC and taking up hard drive space it would be really convenient if they released a GOTY edition with it all included. Think it's going to happen?

Of course it will happen. They just need to milk the download money first. I would expect the GOTY edition sometime around Christmas.

[Xavin]

I borrowed this game, played some of it, and I want it now lol.

[Strider Turbulence]

Do you think they will come out with a GOTY edition? I already had Fallout, beat the crap out of it then traded in, and instead of buying it again and then buying all the DLC and taking up hard drive space it would be really convenient if they released a GOTY edition with it all included. Think it's going to happen?

Honestly, I think they will but not only could it be years from now. I also think you would still have to install the extra content like in Oblivion GOTY.

[Sharp Katana]

anyone know when they'll patch up the achievement glitch. I put off playing it because of this.

[Scorch]

Do you think they will come out with a GOTY edition? I already had Fallout, beat the crap out of it then traded in, and instead of buying it again and then buying all the DLC and taking up hard drive space it would be really convenient if they released a GOTY edition with it all included. Think it's going to happen?

I read somewhere that they're going to release a version with Operation Anchorage and Broken Steel included. Nothing about The Pitt, though

[KingBroly]

I read somewhere that they're going to release a version with Operation Anchorage and Broken Steel included. Nothing about The Pitt, though

That's just a DLC pack for $20 that has Anchorage and Pitt, not Broken Steel. People think they're saving Broken Steel to pack in with the 4th DLC pack.

[Chibi_Kaji]

That's just a DLC pack for $20 that has Anchorage and Pitt, not Broken Steel. People think they're saving Broken Steel to pack in with the 4th DLC pack.
4th DLC pack? I thought Broken Steel was the last one.

[n00bie]

It is.

[TruVisionary]

crap... I just started up Fallout from my save right before the choice, and I picked going into the room myself, got so much good karma it brought me from Neutral to Very Good, anyone know how I can get my karma down really fast?

[dealer]

crap... I just started up Fallout from my save right before the choice, and I picked going into the room myself, got so much good karma it brought me from Neutral to Very Good, anyone know how I can get my karma down really fast?

Obliterate a town.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Obliterate a town.
I still regret that since I was going to for a good playthrough... It REALLY messed up my Karma for a long time.

[Strider Turbulence]

Stealing and eating corpses bring down karma fast.

[dropbearGSH]

My current character is about as evil as they come because I obliterated a certain town with a nuclear weapon for peanuts way back when I was level 2. While I am trying to get the evil level 20 achievement, I have been making good karma choices since then because after 20 I would like to get back to neutral. However, I am still very evil at level 12. Moral of the story: good to evil = easy, evil to good = not so easy.

Are there any ways to gain good karma other than quests and rescuing the occasional captive from super mutants?

[RudyPants]

I just wrapped up the game last night and it's pretty strange how they implement the Broken Steel DLC.
"Oh, by the way, we revived you. We know you just saved the world, but can you go ahead and kill everybody else? That would be great ...

[DT778]

My current character is about as evil as they come because I obliterated a certain town with a nuclear weapon for peanuts way back when I was level 2. While I am trying to get the evil level 20 achievement, I have been making good karma choices since then because after 20 I would like to get back to neutral. However, I am still very evil at level 12. Moral of the story: good to evil = easy, evil to good = not so easy.

Are there any ways to gain good karma other than quests and rescuing the occasional captive from super mutants?Donate to the church in Rivet City.

[tiredfornow]

Give water to that dumbass bum outside of Rivet/Megaton/where ever else you see him. And what DT said.

[brother bendu]

Donate to the church in Rivet City.

co-sign. Thats the easiest way to raise your karma.

[DT778]

Are you allowed to re-enter the Pitt?

[darthbudge]

Are you allowed to re-enter the Pitt?

I think that I read you can.

[Flak]

I haven't bought any of the DLC yet, but I absolutely loved the main game. Spent about 75 hours on my first guy. Should I wait for some kind of bundle/deal/thing?

[yukafls]

Are you allowed to re-enter the Pitt?


Yeah, to use the ammo press and wander

[DT778]

Thanks.

[Bavgate]

So, what you guys do at the end of Broken Steel?

I ended up blowing the Citadel the fuck up to get that Callahan magnum in the armory at the bottom of the crater. That thing is BOSSY!

[Magus8472]

So, what you guys do at the end of Broken Steel?

I ended up blowing the Citadel the fuck up to get that Callahan magnum in the armory at the bottom of the crater. That thing is BOSSY!

New murder simultation software allows impressionable children to re-enact the 9/11 attacks on the Pentagon, turning them into violent islamofacists. Tonight at 11.

[Chibi_Kaji]

So, what you guys do at the end of Broken Steel?

I ended up blowing the Citadel the fuck up to get that Callahan magnum in the armory at the bottom of the crater. That thing is BOSSY!
I used it on those Enclave bastards.... I couldn't forgive them for what they did to Liberty Prime!

I'm attempting to restart Fallout 3 but it's kind of hard going from a bad ass to... a coward.

[brother bendu]

Hey I was wondering is BS worth the download? I am on the fence since I heard about all of the glitches. I have not downloaded any of the DLC for Fallout 3, but plan to download all of them.

Also if anyone have all three DLC, can you please rank what you think about each download on a scale of 1-10?

[seanr1221]

If you hit level 20, just download all of them and play through OA and The Pitt until they fix the bugs in BS.

I've only played The Pitt a little bit but I already like it more than OA.

OA felt like BioShock with VATS. It wasn't bad, but it just seemed out of place.

Plus you get some really cool gear at the end :)

[dropbearGSH]

2nd that: getting 2 of the best armors in the game and the gauss rifle made OA worth it.

Also thanks for letting me know about the church peoples.

[yukafls]

Ok, just downloaded Broken steel and am excited. I made it to project purity and am starting......now

[brother bendu]

Ok thanks for the heads up. I am downloading all 3 right now. I will not be able to play anytime soon. I have to study for finals, so probably by the time I can play Beshesda would fix the bugs.

[sotc1988]

Any places good for leveling up? I just finished broken steel and need to work up to level 30. I already put in a huge amount of hours into the game before BS came out so there are literally no missions left for me to do. Kind of disappointed that there weren't more optional missions in BS that offered more exp. but the main three missions were pretty crazy. Not a big fan of the Hellfire Armor. Helmet looks strange.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Any places good for leveling up? I just finished broken steel and need to work up to level 30. I already put in a huge amount of hours into the game before BS came out so there are literally no missions left for me to do. Kind of disappointed that there weren't more optional missions in BS that offered more exp. but the main three missions were pretty crazy. Not a big fan of the Hellfire Armor. Helmet looks strange.
Well if you aren't against the idea of cheating and you you didn't nuke Megaton you can use the scrap metal glitch (http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Scrap_Metal) to level up. If you are... I guess you can crank the difficulty up and roam the wasteland to grind your way there. I'm not really sure of any good places to grind.

[LinkinPrime]

I'll be getting Operation Anchorage and The Pitt on the 26th when they release this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ar0H3yyTL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

I know there's no savings, but I'd like a Vault Boy poster.

[Flak]

I may just have to join you on that.

[Viva Las Vegas]

I've played the main game and loved it. Haven't got any of the DLC yet. So for someone in my shoes which of the 3 DLC would you suggest is the best one? BS seems like the best since there is no ending.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I've played the main game and loved it. Haven't got any of the DLC yet. So for someone in my shoes which of the 3 DLC would you suggest is the best one? BS seems like the best since there is no ending.
BS would be the best one to start with since it it raises the level cap.

[dropbearGSH]

I'll be getting Operation Anchorage and The Pitt on the 26th when they release this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ar0H3yyTL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

I know there's no savings, but I'd like a Vault Boy poster.

I wish it were Pitt and BS, that would be convenient for me.

[seanr1221]

I wonder why they didn't make a 3 pack with BS.

[seanr1221]

Woo! 100 steel ingots!!

[yukafls]

Woot, no more enclave. Story was really good

[ratzombie]

I wish it were Pitt and BS, that would be convenient for me.
Yeah, I bought Operation Anchorage but not the Pitt and BS yet, oh well.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I wonder why they didn't make a 3 pack with BS.
There seems to be a rumor that it will be included on a Disc along with a 4th unannounced DLC pack. Although the rumor is only based on some listings for a DVD containing Broken Steel and Point Lookout.

Odd, My achievement for reaching level 30 with Good Karma shows up but none of my other achievements from BS show up online. I know there are syncing problems with the BS achievements but it seems strange that the level 30 achievement would show up on the x-box website but not any of the others.

[seanr1221]

Apparently, the BS achievements are fixed if you go to earn them now.

I don't know when they'll fix the problem if you already got them.

[sotc1988]

Yeah, so Microsoft and Bethesda lied when they said achievements would automatically unlock. I followed the instructions to download my gamertag and all this did was to make the achievements appear but not unlock. Luckily I had the foresight to make game saves before each mission hit its end point so all I had to do was load up those three saves, walk forward to complete it, and voila achievement unlocked. Hopefully nobody got screwed over but when Bethesda is involved, all precautions must be taken.

[TC]

People really get wrapped up in those acheivements.

[sotc1988]

People really get wrapped up in those acheivements.
Yep, clearly from my writing you can tell I was literally foaming at the mouth with anger.

[n00bie]

BS > Pitt > OA

[Flak]

Yeah I'm just gonna wait and get Broken Steel, I'm not a patient man when it comes to bugs. That said I did pre-order the Pitt and Operation Anchorage pack with the poster on Amazon. Can't wait to play Fallout 3 again.

[Sharp Katana]

Apparently, the BS achievements are fixed if you go to earn them now.

I don't know when they'll fix the problem if you already got them.

I heard you have to play through the quest again if you want the achievements. I played last night and earned a couple. It kind of sucks that they didn't add more lock picks or computers to hack so we could raise our XP. But i'm loving the ability to continue to earn new perks :D

[Luftwaffles08]

Got BS in return for blogging the All-Nighter tonight. Picked up Pitt in preparation. I hadn't been planning on getting any DLC, and now it's just a matter of time before I get OA.

[yukafls]

Well now I just have to find places to get some more XP. I did the aqua pura caravan quests that were fun. I wish they added a bit more side quests besides those.

[bigdaddybruce44]

So, I finally downloaded BS and loaded the game back up for the first time since beating OA. All I know is that it was nice to kill something and finally see the "+ xp" pop up again. I'm glad I didn't do The Pitt, yet, so I know I have more opportunities to level up.

Now, one day, when this game is completely out of my memory, I'll have to go back and do my evil run through.

[drktrpr1]

FuckFuckFuck


Can anyone help me out? I'm in the final stage of the main game (and was really excited about Broken Steel, but I'm doing "Take It Back!"

Sarah and I killed Colonel Autumn and his guards in the Purifier Chamber, Dr. Li gave us the info about the purifier going critical via intercom, and that's it. Sarah says we need to "secure the room before we do anything else." There's only us two in the damn room, the purifier doors are locked, and I can't do anything about it. I've tried loading previous saves, fast-traveling elsewhere while following Liberty Prime and going back, etc but nothing seems to work. I've played through this game twice already and had no problems with the end.

Okay sorry for the vent, any suggestions?

[Ink.So.Well.]

Thankfully I managed to avoid the massive spoiler above me after mere glance. Spoiler tag it for the love of God before anyone else who hasn't beat the game yet reads it. ;\

[drktrpr1]

Sorry about that. Any advice for dealing with a repetitive glitch?

[PhrostByte]

I played through BS and am at level 24 or so... I think I'm gonna shelf the game now. :]

60 hours and fun while it lasted.

[dropbearGSH]

Sorry about that. Any advice for dealing with a repetitive glitch?

Maybe try clearing the xbox's cache:
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/11131/Xbox-360-Cache-Clear-Code-Revealed/
Then re-download the latest update when you start up fallout. Probably wont work, but its worth a try.

[foxdvd]

So far I have done two of the main quests on Broken Steel, and 3 side quests, and I have to say I am enjoying it, but not as much as I liked The Pitt. It is better than Operation Anchorage, but not quite as fun as The Pitt. The new level cap does make it much more of a value than the other two DLC.

[foxdvd]

OK...holy fucking shit.....

Just finished Broken Steel, and that last quest is one hell of an ending. Now THAT is how a final quest should play out!!! I take the above post back, it is better than the Pitt...

It was hard as well...I almost lowered the difficulty a few times. Best DLC of all time.

[Luftwaffles08]

Got both The Pitt and BS so I've been working through both of them. Did the first quest for BS and the Aqua side quests. Enjoying that so far since it is a nice extension of the main game.

Took a break to hit The Pitt. Really enjoying it so far. Just spent the time to get the 100 ingots. Took forever. Finally caved in order to find the last two that I missed. But so far, I like the stylized differences of The Pitt.

[Flak]

They fixed Broken Steel?

[Luftwaffles08]

They fixed Broken Steel?

I still get the occasional freeze which I didn't get prior to Broken Steel, so probably not. The achievements unlock however.

Getting the steel ingots achievement for The Pitt, I had thought it would unlock after I picked up number 100. I had a mild panic attack when it didn't.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, I get some slowdowns and freezes, which I never got in my 70+ hours playing previous to downloading Broken Steel.

And yep, I was like "What the fuck" when the ingot achievement didn't unlock. Then, it didn't even unlock when I handed them in. Finally, about 30 seconds later, it popped up.

You know, this game is so much fun, and there is so much to do and see, I sometimes think the little details get overlooked. I absolutely love the little stories that often unravel through various computers and holotapes. Most games, I don't even bother with such crap, if they even have it. But I love the ones in this game. My favorites are the nurse's logs you find outside of the police station and the plant manager's private entries in The Pitt's steelyard.

[Luftwaffles08]

Yeah, I get some slowdowns and freezes, which I never got in my 70+ hours playing previous to downloading Broken Steel.

And yep, I was like "What the fuck" when the ingot achievement didn't unlock. Then, it didn't even unlock when I handed them in. Finally, about 30 seconds later, it popped up.

You know, this game is so much fun, and there is so much to do and see, I sometimes think the little details get overlooked. I absolutely love the little stories that often unravel through various computers and holotapes. Most games, I don't even bother with such crap, if they even have it. But I love the ones in this game. My favorites are the nurse's logs you find outside of the police station and the plant manager's private entries in The Pitt's steelyard.


It dawned on me that the Holotape concept must be gaining ground with developers. They use it in various ways for Fallout, Fable, and Bioshock. I really enjoy it it since it brings me back to the Baldur's Gate time when you could learn completely superfluous details about the world. I guess by making them recordings, they understand you might actually want to do more than just read small files.

[LinkinPrime]

I finally reached Rivet City last night...while at first it looks like a pretty cool city, it's actually a pain in the ass on the inside. It's like a freakin' maze...I hate looking for people or locations there, it takes me forever to figure out where I was when I first met them or discovered a store or a room :bomb:

Also...attempted to meet Pinkerton...Mirelurks fucking suck ass! :bomb:

[Flak]

Is it possible you can kill all of them and actually meet Pinkerton? I'd like to try that after I do OA or something, I need better gear.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Hmmm, of course you can meet Pinkerton. He's an essential part of a couple of sidequests. I think you're confusing him with another character.

[Moxio]

Mirelurks are pussies. Just unload a clip into their face and you'll be chomping on their radiated meat in no time.

P.S. The Pinkerton-Harkness quest is legit pretty sick.

[Luftwaffles08]

If you save the quests that need Pinkerton for farther down the line, you can unlock the exit which I believe is a Hard door? Makes getting to him a lot simpler.

Also, just got my 20 bobbleheads today. Completed my 1000GS for the reg game, just need to fill out BS achievements and i'll have every possible achievement for what i've downloaded. (I still can't justify spending 10 bucks on anchorage.)

[Flak]

Hmmm, of course you can meet Pinkerton. He's an essential part of a couple of sidequests. I think you're confusing him with another character.
I thought Pinkerton was supposed to be a ghost who lived in the hull or something. I don't remember ever getting down there.

[Moxio]

Nah, he's a real dude.

To get to him, you have to access the broken half of the ship underwater, and then proceed through the ship. At the end, you'll find him AND the door to the outside to make getting to him a lot easier.

[bigdaddybruce44]

If you save the quests that need Pinkerton for farther down the line, you can unlock the exit which I believe is a Hard door? Makes getting to him a lot simpler.

Also, just got my 20 bobbleheads today. Completed my 1000GS for the reg game, just need to fill out BS achievements and i'll have every possible achievement for what i've downloaded. (I still can't justify spending 10 bucks on anchorage.)

It's a very hard lock, but yeah, you're right. Better off waiting down the line, even though I didn't really find that part hard. Very early in game, yeah, mirelurks are a real pain, but once you get decent enough stats and a decent gun, a couple shots to the face should do the job. Just make sure you're getting a clear shot.

As far as OA goes, yeah, it's not nearly as a good as the other two DLC packs, but I still thought it was worth my 10 bucks. You get some great equipment, some decent firefights, and a pretty cool line from the American War Correspondent. Everyone who played it knows what I'm talking about.

[Inf^Shini]

If you get Broken Steel and play from the beginning, does anything else change other than the level cap, or is it all saved for after you finish the main story?

[Luftwaffles08]

If you get Broken Steel and play from the beginning, does anything else change other than the level cap, or is it all saved for after you finish the main story?


The only changes I noticed was that you'll see hostile Enclave troops earlier and some of Three Dog's dialogue is different. Other than that it seemed pretty much the same as far as I could tell.

[thorbahn3]

Got all three level 30 achievements within 60 seconds of each other. All you need to do is use the perk that changes your karma to good, neutral, or evil as your level 30 perk. Load last save file, repeat. Simple.

[Flak]

That's about all that perk is good for :P

[ZForce915]

So, I'm a newbie to the Fallout world and I have Fallout 3 on its way to my house. A couple of questions before I start:

1) Is the strategy guide a good buy for this game?
2) Is there anything (spolier free) that I need to know before I fire up my first game?

Thanks in advance.

[Inf^Shini]

So, I'm a newbie to the Fallout world and I have Fallout 3 on its way to my house. A couple of questions before I start:

1) Is the strategy guide a good buy for this game?
2) Is there anything (spolier free) that I need to know before I fire up my first game?

Thanks in advance.
I don't buy Strategy Guides purely because of GameFAQS; They pretty much cover anything I need help on, but if that's not your thing, then I'll probably recommend it if you want to cover everything in Fallout 3, otherwise you'll be spending A LOT of time running around.

As for the beginning, make sure to create a separate save before the exit (you'll know where). When it tells you this is it, that is the last time you'll get to redistribute your skill/SPECIAL points without a certain perk(pertains to SPECIAL points only), so make sure it's what you want!

Also, get the comprehension perk ASAP and DO NOT read ANY books before doing so, otherwise you'll cheat yourself out of a good amount of skill points. You'll probably want to invest less points in lockpicking, small guns, and...I forget, but there's a lot of books for these, so you'll end up with excess amounts.

Expect to spend 100+ hours if you want to go 100%.

[PhrostByte]

Don't bother buying a guide... just print out a free one from GameFAQs. Check out the bobble head FAQ and make sure to get the two bobble heads that you can't come back for if you miss them. Also, max out lock picking and computer hacking early in the game.

[Hydro2Oxide]

Don't bother buying a guide... just print out a free one from GameFAQs. Check out the bobble head FAQ and make sure to get the two bobble heads that you can't come back for if you miss them. Also, max out lock picking and computer hacking early in the game.

Printing out GameFAQs guides defeats the purpose, ctrl+f is necessary for those.

[Inf^Shini]

Oh yea, if you're looking to pick up multiple partners, consult a FAQ for that before you start so you know what to do and what not to do when interacting with certain characters. It's sorta makes the game broken (not save corrupting, but it makes everything a heck of a lot easier), although it does "make up" for it in the fact that you can't take advantage of it til' late in the game.

However, there are certain things you need to do throughout the game in order to set it up properly.

[ihadFG]

Just played through The Pitt and Broken Steel this weekend. Both were definitely a lot better than Operation Anchorage. Broken Steel was just as good as the Fallout 3 main game in my opinion.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I don't know about anyone else, but I didn't really bother with partners. They ended up being more of a pain than a help. Early in the game, I used Dogmeat, because he was good for tanking and taking some pressure off me, especially when I was fighting the fire ants. But eventually, I got strong enough that I didn't need the help.

[DT778]

So, I'm a newbie to the Fallout world and I have Fallout 3 on its way to my house. A couple of questions before I start:

1) Is the strategy guide a good buy for this game?
2) Is there anything (spolier free) that I need to know before I fire up my first game?

Thanks in advance.Just use this site http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:Fallout_3

[PhrostByte]

I don't know about anyone else, but I didn't really bother with partners. They ended up being more of a pain than a help. Early in the game, I used Dogmeat, because he was good for tanking and taking some pressure off me, especially when I was fighting the fire ants. But eventually, I got strong enough that I didn't need the help.

Fawkes destroyed everything for me.. made it too easy sometimes.

Actually the purpose is not having to pay for guides... so no, it doesn't defeat the purpose haha. 8-)

[Scorch]

Seriously, once you level up, Mirelurks are on the same level as the huge rats early on in the game. If you're weak, use fire. It hurts them the most (or seems to, anyway).

Still haven't bought The Pitt or BS.

[Sharp Katana]

Seriously, once you level up, Mirelurks are on the same level as the huge rats early on in the game. If you're weak, use fire. It hurts them the most (or seems to, anyway).

Still haven't bought The Pitt or BS.

check out tepid sewers when you're about level 15. Nothin but Mirelurk kings there and maybe one or two mirelurks. There's even an enclave officer with a deathclaw. It's a great place to gain XP especially if you're playing hard or very hard

[Luftwaffles08]

That's something I was going to ask. I'm level 28 right now and trying to get to Level 30. I beat the Pitt and the BS missions and I don't have OA. The only quest I have left is Reilly's Rangers. You guys have any suggestions on how to collect experience quickly so that I'm not just grinding the Wasteland?

[Flak]

Hmm Amazon you tease, you say the OA/Pitt pack is available as of next Tuesday but then you tell me you won't ship until June 1st. I'm getting mixed signals and blue balls.

[$hady]

Played through Alaska this weekend, it sucked they gave you health and ammo around every freaking corner and dumbed it down way to much.

Glad to hear the Pitt and Broken Steel DLC are much better. I'm gonna wait for a deal on them or till I get bored playing everything else. :)

[tiredfornow]

We are pleased to announce that Fallout® 3 downloadable content (DLC) is coming to PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. We have been working on implementing it for a while and look forward to bringing it to PS3 gamers via the PlayStation Network. Operation: Anchorage will be released for PS3 in late June, followed by the release of The Pitt and Broken Steel 4-6 weeks apart. Release dates will be forthcoming.

In addition, a new update will be released for PS3 that will allow users to download and play the new DLC. The release date for that update will be announced at a later date.

There are also two new DLCs planned for all three platforms:

· Point Lookout – Explore a massive new swampland area filled with new quests and content.

· Mothership Zeta – The aliens have returned, and they’re pissed. Experience an alien abduction first hand and find out if you’re tough enough to survive.

Point Lookout will be available in late June for Xbox 360 and PC. Cost will be 800 points or $9.99. It will be available through Xbox Live and Games for Windows Live and through token cards available at retail. Point Lookout will be available on PS3 after the first three DLCs have been released.

Mothership Zeta is scheduled for release in late July for Xbox 360 and PC. Cost will be 800 points or $9.99. It will be available through Xbox Live and Games for Windows Live and through token cards available at retail. Mothership Zeta will be available on PS3 after Point Lookout.

Finally, new Fallout 3 products will be available at retail this year.

Fallout 3 Game Add-on Pack #1 includes The Pitt and Operation: Anchorage on a disc and will be available for Xbox 360 and PC on May 26.

The Fallout 3 Game Add-on Pack #2 includes Broken Steel and Point Lookout on a disc and will be available for Xbox 360 and PC in August.

Retail versions of the game add-on packs for PS3 are not possible and the DLC will only be available for download online via PlayStation Network.

A Fallout 3 Game of the Year edition will be available in October. It will include the original game plus all five add-ons for $59.99 for Xbox 360 and PS3, and $49.99 for PC.Saw this on GAF just now and thought everybody would like to know. 8-)

[Luftwaffles08]

This is absolutely terrible news. I had hoped that once I hit level 30, I would be able to shelve this game indefinitely. Now there are potentially more packs on the way. I might as well just start snorting cocaine so that I'll be distracted from Fallout.

[dropbearGSH]

If they raise the level cap again I might be playing this well into next year.

[tiredfornow]

IGN: What about for Mothership Zeta?

Todd Howard: If you poke around Fallout 3, you can find a crashed UFO with an alien inside that is broadcasting a signal your Pip-Boy picks up. This is where you can get the alien blaster. Well, Mothership Zeta is answering the distress call. You get abducted and the whole thing takes place on a giant alien spacecraft. It's one of those classic 50's B movie type things, but with a harder edge.

:whee: :whee: :whee:

[Hydro2Oxide]

Thank god for a release date on the GOTY, I doubt they will do the whole disc thing due to all the DLC trading that went on with Oblivion but one can dream. I'll be holding out till then.

[nnthomas]

lol buying DLC. will wait for the all in one bundle.

[Hydro2Oxide]

Hahaha, I just finished reading the IGN article and the last bit is great:

IGN: Once again, we must ask: will any of these downloads offer up Dogmeat Armor?

Todd Howard: How much would you pay for one that uses Liberty Prime's voice chip and makes Dogmeat talk like a giant robot while blasting people to chunky soup?

[ihadFG]

IGN: What about for Mothership Zeta?

Todd Howard: If you poke around Fallout 3, you can find a crashed UFO with an alien inside that is broadcasting a signal your Pip-Boy picks up. This is where you can get the alien blaster. Well, Mothership Zeta is answering the distress call. You get abducted and the whole thing takes place on a giant alien spacecraft. It's one of those classic 50's B movie type things, but with a harder edge.

:whee: :whee: :whee:



:whee: :whee: :whee:

[laaj]

About time they annouce GOTY edition. That's another $60 from me on top of survival edition.

[Halo05]

Well, maybe it's time to dump my vanilla copy of Fallout 3 and wait for the GOTY edition. I'm kind of playing through it at the moment but it isn't like I can't just pick it up again later this year.

[LinkinPrime]

IGN: What about for Mothership Zeta?

Todd Howard: If you poke around Fallout 3, you can find a crashed UFO with an alien inside that is broadcasting a signal your Pip-Boy picks up. This is where you can get the alien blaster. Well, Mothership Zeta is answering the distress call. You get abducted and the whole thing takes place on a giant alien spacecraft. It's one of those classic 50's B movie type things, but with a harder edge.

:whee: :whee: :whee:

That sounds fucking incredible!!!!

So are they saying that the spaceship is already in the game, the DLC just abducts you, or the DLC places the spaceship somewhere in the map for you to find and get abducted?

[Flak]

I may wait to pick up DLC pack #2 before I get back into the game. Especially if it comes with a different poster than pack #1. I'd rather not pay for anything in spacebucks if I don't have to.

[Antic]

I dumped my copy on Goozex not too long ago to prepare for this announcement. Otherwise it might have taken forever to get rid of it.

[tiredfornow]

That sounds fucking incredible!!!!

So are they saying that the spaceship is already in the game, the DLC just abducts you, or the DLC places the spaceship somewhere in the map for you to find and get abducted?There's a space ship that crashed west of GPDS. When you're close you pick up a radio signal and its just a bunch of weird static garbage on loop. I'm guessing thats the distress call and you'll get abducted from that area. The alien gun you find in there is cool and if you have that dog, take him with you and order him to find all the ammo for it.

[LinkinPrime]

Nice! I still have a ton of exploring to do...thanks.

[Sharp Katana]

"A Fallout 3 Game of the Year edition will be available in October. It will include the original game plus all five add-ons for $59.99 for Xbox 360 and PS3, and $49.99 for PC."

If you don't have the game you might as well wait. You're essentially getting all 5 DLCs for FREE! Now I wish I had waited.

[yukafls]

Damn, 2 new DLC content. Im in for both

[LinkinPrime]

I hope they up the level cap on the next DLC as well.

[yukafls]

I hope they up the level cap on the next DLC as well.

amen to that

[sotc1988]

I might rent the GOTY edition like I did with oblivion's GOTY edition (that is, if the content is set up the same way on a second disc). DLC imo was too short to be worth ten dollars each. Only took me about two hours to beat all the quests in each of them.

[PhrostByte]

Sweeeeeeeeeet.

[seanr1221]

In for both packs.

:whee:

[KingBroly]

I knew they'd release a GOTY edition this year. To October I wait.

[pureheat101]

hmmm what should I do.

I'm really interested in the two new DLCs and haven't bought any of the older three yet.

Should I dump my copy of fallout now? (havent beat it) and wait till october?
I have a rather huge backlog.

Or do you think the DLC will be on a second disc and I will be able to just download it all?

[Flak]

Dump it and wait for GOTY, that's what I'm doing. My backlog is full enough to keep me going until then.

[bardockkun]

I've only bought Operation Anchorage for DLC. So now I'm in the prediciment of either flipping my copy or wait for GotY. If only there was a damn Microsoft Points sale *hint* *hint* *Amazon*.

[Halo05]

Welp, I went ahead and ditched my plain old 360 copy. $23 before bonuses at GS, almost $29 afterwards. If the GOTY version winds up including all 5 DLC packs, I'll have come out ahead. If it only has the initial 3, I'll break even.

I'll miss the game until October but I have plenty of other stuff to do.

[Nealocus123]

Wow I only expected 2 or 3 of the DLC packs to come with the GOTY edition. I'm glad I ditched my copy a few weeks ago for this exact reason. The extra two packs is just icing on the cake.

October is going to be a great month. My 21st birthday, Vegas, iPhone, and now this!

[Brak]

Greatest game ever made~

[foxdvd]

Greatest game ever made~


I almost agree with you...it is up there...if not the best.

[StickyWaffles]

I played the beginning at a friend's house and thought it was pretty cool, but I've resisted buying it since there haven't been any deals on it for $40 or less. I'll pick it up in October for sure. I split the cost of Oblivion GOTY with friends since we all wanted the dowloadable content, so I hope I can do that again.

[PhrostByte]

I already bought all 3 DLCs... so unless I can sell my copy for $45, it's not even worth it.

[JJSP]

Dumped my vanilla copy on Goozex for 1000 points - will be rebuying it in October since I never bought any of the DLC for it.

[Strider Turbulence]

If this were any other game I'd dump it now, but I love Fallout way too much and I can't wait that friggin' long. I'll be buying Broken Steel in a few days and the next couple of DLC they release.

[ohboy10451]

Dont understand why ppl will flip their copies. Just share the DLC with a friend using Shipwreck's guide and u can get all the content half off. ($25 instead of $50). The GOTY edition will be $50 plus you have to wait until later in the yr. "Be smart dont be a retard".

Shipwreck's guide to half off 360 dlc & games: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111265&highlight=xbox+live+sharing

[JJSP]

Dont understand why ppl will flip their copies. Just share the DLC with a friend using Shipwreck's guide and u can get all the content half off. ($25 instead of $50). The GOTY edition will be $50 plus you have to wait until later in the yr. "Be smart dont be a retard"
Free > $25, and I don't have to give anyone my account info.

[PhrostByte]

Was that an Eminem quote? Also, can you link us to the guide?

[ohboy10451]

Free > $25, and I don't have to give anyone my account info.

all u need is a memory card and a friends system. No info is being exchanged. How is it free?

[Brak]

None of my friends play video games.

[JJSP]

all u need is a memory card and a friends system. No info is being exchanged. How is it free?
If you can flip your regular copy for close to what you paid for it, Bethesda is going to include all of the DLC in the GOTY edition. Thus, figure the $59.99 you spent originally (which many of us spent less thanks to CAG) gets you the game again plus $50 worth of DLC.

Even if you shared it, Bethesda including it for free beats $25, buying a memory card, sharing it, and losing everything once your box takes a shit.

[ohboy10451]

If you can flip your regular copy for close to what you paid for it, Bethesda is going to include all of the DLC in the GOTY edition. Thus, figure the $59.99 you spent originally (which many of us spent less thanks to CAG) gets you the game again plus $50 worth of DLC.

Even if you shared it, Bethesda including it for free beats $25, buying a memory card, sharing it, and losing everything once your box takes a shit.

If purchased when released, lets say $50 plus $25 in DLC is the same as buying for $50, selling for $30 max then buying again for $50

[Nealocus123]

Don't have any other friends that got into Fallout 3. Besides, bought it for $60, traded it for $33, now I'm only paying another $30 for a fresh copy of the game along with all the DLC. Total savings of $20. Not much but it's better than nothing. This is CAG.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Just finished Broken Steel. Awesome. Well worth my $10. They can seriously just keep releasing DLC for this, and I'll just keep buying it. Can't get enough of Fallout 3.

[foxdvd]

None of my friends play video games.

Time to get new friends.

[schuerm26]

What is the return policy at Blockbuster? Just bought a used copy today. Might as well return it and wait if at all possible. Anyone know the return policy?

[JJSP]

I think it's 30 days with receipt for new, 7 days with receipt for used.

[wakawakawa]

In the IGN interview they said they aren't increasing the lvl cap past 30. It makes sense at 30, you should have nearly all skills and attributes maxed.

[Hydro2Oxide]

I'm surprised they don't just keep on releasing new DLC, they're making a killing on it and it's obviously cheaper than developing a whole new game and they're making a killing off of it. Just keep a couple guys on Fallout 3 and get everyone else working on TESV :D

[StickyWaffles]

Was that an Eminem quote?That's exactly what I was going to ask when I read that. He says that in the song Guilty Conscience, I think.

[JP]

That's exactly what I was going to ask when I read that. He says that in the song Guilty Conscience, I think.
That is correct, near the end of the song.

[schuerm26]

I'm surprised they don't just keep on releasing new DLC, they're making a killing on it and it's obviously cheaper than developing a whole new game and they're making a killing off of it. Just keep a couple guys on Fallout 3 and get everyone else working on TESV :D

I wonder if they will. It only makes sense to have some more in the winter. Keep on raking in the money until New Vegas comes out.

[drktrpr1]

I wonder if they will. It only makes sense to have some more in the winter. Keep on raking in the money until New Vegas comes out.

I'm willing to pay more money for Fallout content, because I enjoy it so incredibly much. Can't wait for more DLC, New Vegas, and GOTY edition.

[Brak]

I'm surprised they don't just keep on releasing new DLC, they're making a killing on it and it's obviously cheaper than developing a whole new game and they're making a killing off of it. Just keep a couple guys on Fallout 3 and get everyone else working on TESV :D
That's why only a small sector of Bethesda and Obsidian are working on New Vegas, which is just going to be a brand new story with the same engine... AND I WANT IT NOWWWWWWW!!!!!!

I imagine everyone else is working on TESV.

[sotc1988]

Can't wait for the next ES game I just hope they bring the level up system over from Fallout. Jumping everywhere and crouching into a corner fucking sucked.

[Brak]

The next Elder Scrolls also needs perks.

[drktrpr1]

The next Elder Scrolls also needs perks.

And power armor.

[Luftwaffles08]

and a Super "Ogre" named Schmawkes.

I just closed out all my possible achievements by getting the 3 Level 30s. Took awhile since I ran out of quests. Ended up scouring downtown DC in order kill each and every super mutant in order to get the blood samples. Got weird after awhile once I would go back and not get attacked by anything.

[bigdaddybruce44]

How about them Reavers? Nice addition. For laughs, I tried to kill Atom's Champion when I first started Broken Steel. Wow, did I ever get fucking owned.

[Luftwaffles08]

Reavers, Overlords, and Albino Radscorpions. Out of frustration one day, I nuked an Overlord. Took about the same amount of damage that a Behemoth does.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I still haven't encountered any of the Albino Radscorps. I really didn't do much walking around after installing BS. Just fast-traveled to everywhere.

[TC]

How about them Reavers? Nice addition.

They're awesome. The first one I encountered killed the shit out of me.

[LinkinPrime]

I completed the Declaration Of Independence mission last night...funny thing is that when I got to the end and I talked to the robot, he tells me to go get some special ink from some library...I said "fuck that" and I shot him in the head :lol:

[schuerm26]

Do I need to do anything special to get the Operation Anchorage Radio Message? I bought the Pitt and Anchorage double pack that came out today. I also bought Broken Steel.

When I installed everything, I started up the game and got 2 radio messages right away. 1 is for Pitt. The other is for Broken Steel. I assumed I was supposed to get one for Operation Anchorage. Am I supposed to something special to get it?

[yukafls]

I finally encountered my first Albino Radscorp, that thing took hella bullets until I finally took it down with my laser rifle

[Strider Turbulence]

I completed the Declaration Of Independence mission last night...funny thing is that when I got to the end and I talked to the robot, he tells me to go get some special ink from some library...I said "fuck that" and I shot him in the head :lol:

hahahah! I played through that quest like 4 times and I've never wanted to do that either.


I'm playing Broken Steel now and am loving it. I've got to grab the Fallout Trilogy pack on PC, because of those game are as good as the scary fanboys claim, I can't imagine playing anything else for the next few months.

[schuerm26]

Do I need to do anything special to get the Operation Anchorage Radio Message? I bought the Pitt and Anchorage double pack that came out today. I also bought Broken Steel.

When I installed everything, I started up the game and got 2 radio messages right away. 1 is for Pitt. The other is for Broken Steel. I assumed I was supposed to get one for Operation Anchorage. Am I supposed to something special to get it?

Bump for an answer hopefully.

[Trillian]

Bump for an answer hopefully.

I didn't have to do anything in particular for the OA radio message besides wander around the Wasteland for a few minutes.

[ihadFG]

Bump for an answer hopefully.

I don't remember there being a radio signal for broken steel. Are you sure you didn't get the Anchorage one already?

If not, just walk around and do stuff, and eventually you might get it.

[schuerm26]

I don't remember there being a radio signal for broken steel. Are you sure you didn't get the Anchorage one already?

If not, just walk around and do stuff, and eventually you might get it.


Hmm. Maybe I assumed it was for Broken Steel and it actually was anchorage? Does anyone remember what it says in the quest screen for Anchorage?

You might be right, because Broken Steel starts when you wake up 2 weeks later. Am I right on that? I literally just did the ending so I just woke up.

Maybe I had it all along and just got confused on which mission was for what.

[ihadFG]

Hmm. Maybe I assumed it was for Broken Steel and it actually was anchorage? Does anyone remember what it says in the quest screen for Anchorage?

You might be right, because Broken Steel starts when you wake up 2 weeks later. Am I right on that? I literally just did the ending so I just woke up.

Maybe I had it all along and just got confused on which mission was for what.

Yeah, I don't think it actually said anything for Broken Steel in the quest screen. You have to beat the game and wake up 2 weeks later first, then you can start the Broken Steel missions.

[MSUHitman]

If you're waiting for the Anchorage/Pitt disc pack, Gamestop stores should already have it and are selling it. I just bought mine, they had it in the behind-the-counter display with other newly released games. I think my store only had 2 copies though.

[crzyjoeguy]

Yeah, I don't think it actually said anything for Broken Steel in the quest screen. You have to beat the game and wake up 2 weeks later first, then you can start the Broken Steel missions.


well it does give you a notice, it says something like "broken steel has been added, your level cap has been raised" or something like that

[LinkinPrime]

If you're waiting for the Anchorage/Pitt disc pack, Gamestop stores should already have it and are selling it. I just bought mine, they had it in the behind-the-counter display with other newly released games. I think my store only had 2 copies though.


Do the discs work like Shivering Isles? Meaning could we just rent or borrow install and return?

[PhrostByte]

Yea it told me that my level cap was raised when I walked up the bridge that Liberty Prime was standing on.

[crzyjoeguy]

Do the discs work like Shivering Isles? Meaning could we just rent or borrow install and return?


that's what i want to know. i want O.A but i don't think its worth 10 bucks, i already have the pitt (big mistake buying this) and broken steel (this one was worth $10 IMO) but i want to play O.A but not for $10 lol.

[MSUHitman]

Do the discs work like Shivering Isles? Meaning could we just rent or borrow install and return?

Yep.

Gamestop guys I know were already asking me to trade it in later so they could all rent the copy and install it. Kinda surprising Bethesda is staying with the disc as Tomb Raider, GTA, Patapon 2, and the upcoming Gears 2 retail DLC bundles are all codes, no discs.

I doubt this will be in retail stores, just like how the Tomb Raider and GTA DLC packs weren't. You'll have to borrow a copy or buy a used Gamestop copy and return it.

[crzyjoeguy]

Yep.

Gamestop guys I know were already asking me to trade it in later so they could all rent the copy and install it. Kinda surprising Bethesda is staying with the disc as Tomb Raider, GTA, Patapon 2, and the upcoming Gears 2 retail DLC bundles are all codes, no discs.

I doubt this will be in retail stores, just like how the Tomb Raider and GTA DLC packs weren't. You'll have to borrow a copy or buy a used Gamestop copy and return it.


nice, now i just have to hope one of my friends buy the disc

[JP]

Yep.

Gamestop guys I know were already asking me to trade it in later so they could all rent the copy and install it. Kinda surprising Bethesda is staying with the disc as Tomb Raider, GTA, Patapon 2, and the upcoming Gears 2 retail DLC bundles are all codes, no discs.

I doubt this will be in retail stores, just like how the Tomb Raider and GTA DLC packs weren't. You'll have to borrow a copy or buy a used Gamestop copy and return it.

Holy shit, they were on a disc? I thought it was just a redeemable code or something. I'm really surprised they did that.

[schuerm26]

Holy shit, they were on a disc? I thought it was just a redeemable code or something. I'm really surprised they did that.

Should we start a CAG rental service? Anyone want to rent mine for $3 and then they can rent it to another CAG for $3? Is that how it would work?

I installed mine and you just go back to the game disc after that.

[crzyjoeguy]

Should we start a CAG rental service? Anyone want to rent mine for $3 and then they can rent it to another CAG for $3? Is that how it would work?

I installed mine and you just go back to the game disc after that.

hell yeah, thatd be nice if youd do that i wouldnt mind getting O.A

[schuerm26]

what is OA?

[schuerm26]

oh. Operation Anchorage. Are we 100% positive I won't need the disc again for anything?

[crzyjoeguy]

what is OA?

operation anchorage the one before the pitt

[crzyjoeguy]

oh. Operation Anchorage. Are we 100% positive I won't need the disc again for anything?

with oblivion GOTY you didnt, so i would imagine not

[schuerm26]

Im game for it. I want to make a thread where everyone who gets my disc posts in so I can see how many people got it and where it is. Any ideas on how to do it?

Only stipulation would be that the next person has to buy it for the exact same price. Good idea, bad idea?

[crzyjoeguy]

well i know they had a lending circle for the data migration kit, and they made it in the xbox 360 discussion forum, and whoever wanted it just posted and the op organized a list of who it would go to next and after that an so on.

oh and yes i think it should be the same price for everyone, and maybee a no beginer rule or something like that? i know with the cable i believe you had to have an i-trader of 15 or 20 or have been here atleast a year or something like that(just to make sure nobody swipes it for themselves)

[JP]

Im game for it. I want to make a thread where everyone who gets my disc posts in so I can see how many people got it and where it is. Any ideas on how to do it?

Only stipulation would be that the next person has to buy it for the exact same price. Good idea, bad idea?
Well let me know when you start, I would gladly be into being one of the first few on that list. I know there was a lending circle for the migration kit and I think a lending circle for the Oblivion stuff but i can't seem to find them anywhere. Your general layout is pretty much to par with the other lending circles.

[schuerm26]

Crzyjoeguy, do you want it? If you need it since you have helped me out here I can send it to you.

What is a fair price do you think $5?

It will cost a little over $2 to send it First Class Mail I think so that to me would seem fair.

JP0213 will be second. First if Crzyjoeguy doesn't need it.

Im starting a thread in the XBOX360 forum. Just waiting on Crzyjoe answer

[crzyjoeguy]

yeah ill take it first, but how do we pay? paypal? if so that is fine but i cant pay til' monday (i have to go deposit money, cash though so it will clear instantly) and $5 seems fair being as you will have to buy a bubble mailer, then like you said $2+ for first class so thats fine by me

[schuerm26]

yeah ill take it first, but how do we pay? paypal? if so that is fine but i cant pay til' monday (i have to go deposit money, cash though so it will clear instantly)

Paypal or money order is fine with me. I started the thread. You are first.

I can't ship it until Tuesday anyways since Monday is memorial day.

[crzyjoeguy]

Paypal or money order is fine with me. I started the thread. You are first.

I can't ship it until Tuesday anyways since Monday is memorial day.

oooo i forgot monday was memorial day, so i wont be able to go to the bank until tuesday since they are closed. but i could pay tuesday right after i go to the bank.

[schuerm26]

oooo i forgot monday was memorial day, so i wont be able to go to the bank until tuesday since they are closed. but i could pay tuesday right after i go to the bank.

Not a problem. PM me your address and Ill print a label and drop it off tomorrow. Should go out very early Tuesday morning.

[schuerm26]

Not sure if this has been mentioned but the manual for the Pitt/Anchorage has an add for the next expansion disc.

It is for Broken Steel/Point Lookout and it says the disc will be out in August.

Maybe mentioned already in this thread but I thought I would point it out just in case it hasn't.

The picture for Point Lookout doesn't look like anything in the current game. Green land with a river or lake in it.

[crzyjoeguy]

Not sure if this has been mentioned but the manual for the Pitt/Anchorage has an add for the next expansion disc.

It is for Broken Steel/Point Lookout and it says the disc will be out in August.

Maybe mentioned already in this thread but I thought I would point it out just in case it hasn't.

The picture for Point Lookout doesn't look like anything in the current game. Green land with a river or lake in it.


yes, point lookout is based on maryland's national park :lol:(i believe) so i cant wait to play it

[bigdaddybruce44]

From what I have read so far, Point Lookout will be drastically different from the rest of Fallout 3. Essentially, this area was unscathed by the Great War. For the most part, except for the obvious deterioration over the years, it will look very much like it did before the war. Very little of the existing elements will be re-used for the environment.

[PhrostByte]

yes, point lookout is based on maryland's national park :lol:(i believe) so i cant wait to play it

You ever heard of Point Lookout in MD? I haven't.

[pureheat101]

hmm...
so was it technically possible to buy a used copy of shivering isles for 360 at gamestop. install it, and then return it before the 7 days were up?

cause if so... sounds like that's what I'll be doing with fallout

[Flak]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMMVWhiMAEg

PC mod but still, amusing.

[crzyjoeguy]

You ever heard of Point Lookout in MD? I haven't.

funny, here you go...point lookout state park.....its in maryland so.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=IET&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=point+lookout+md&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=0,0,1219831463425152916&ei=rdEdSvj4GIzKMvaVgPUF&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1


edit: also http://ps3.ign.com/articles/984/984129p1.html

and the very first question

IGN: Is Point Lookout a reference to Point Lookout State Park in Maryland? Is that where the DLC takes place?

Todd Howard: Yes, yes it is.

[Kaoz]

You ever heard of Point Lookout in MD? I haven't.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Point+lookout+maryland

just sayin

[MikeydCT]

Game of the year edition coming in Oct.?

[crzyjoeguy]

Game of the year edition coming in Oct.?


yup

[PhrostByte]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Point+lookout+maryland

just sayin

I wasn't asking if it was real I was asking if joe had ever heard of it... I'm from Baltimore and I never have. :\

[crzyjoeguy]

I wasn't asking if it was real I was asking if joe had ever heard of it... I'm from Baltimore and I never have. :\


yeah i have heard of it, but have never been there.

[Spybreak8]

So, I went to Best Buy to look for the Fallout 3 Game Add-on Pack but they had no idea what I was talking about. After getting back home I searched through google shopping and it looks like its only available online at Amazon, Buy and Ebay. Don't really have to have it as I have a lot more left in the game but since we were next to the Best Buy I wanted to check. Funny the chick working there telling me they have point cards and I'm like no this is the new content for Fallout 3 but on a disc instead of just a code. lol

[Scorch]

We have it at GameCrazy.. so it's definitely in stores

[LinkinPrime]

So, I went to Best Buy to look for the Fallout 3 Game Add-on Pack but they had no idea what I was talking about. After getting back home I searched through google shopping and it looks like its only available online at Amazon, Buy and Ebay. Don't really have to have it as I have a lot more left in the game but since we were next to the Best Buy I wanted to check. Funny the chick working there telling me they have point cards and I'm like no this is the new content for Fallout 3 but on a disc instead of just a code. lol

It seems Best Buy is not carrying it, since I couldn't find it there either...I bought mine at Target this past Tuesday so check there.

EDIT: Saw it at Best Buy a couple days ago.

[LinkinPrime]

Point Lookout looks awesome :drool:
http://cdn-static.viddler.com/flash/simple_publisher.swf?key=4581d79a

June 23rd

[yukafls]

Bad ass, definitely getting it

[bigdaddybruce44]

Seems like the achievements for Point Lookout have been revealed. Three are apparently story-related or quests, and they are worth 20 GP. And the forth one is for finding all of the locations in the DLC, and that gets the other 40 GP.

[Reality's Fringe]

Fallout 3 has been one of the mot fun games I've played in a while. If the DLC stops bugging, it could be one of the best in YEARS.

[doctorfaustus]

Point Lookout looks awesome :drool:
http://cdn-static.viddler.com/flash/simple_publisher.swf?key=4581d79a

June 23rd

Nice. It reminds me of Redneck Rampage. Lookin' forward to this in spite of not yet finishing Operation Anchorage.

[LinkinPrime]

I have yet to play any DLC even though I have Anchorage and The Pitt...so I was wondering, are there new Pip-Boy Bobbleheads to collect on the DLC?

[Galego23]

I read that there are 20 Pip-Boys in total, DLC included, so I don't know how many Pip-Boys there are without DLC if it's the same then I guess that answers it.

[Strider Turbulence]

Nah, the DLC doesn't add more bobbleheads.


I don't think they add new skill books either.

[LinkinPrime]

Thanks Strider!

[sotc1988]

That was a cool trailer. Think I'll wait on the dlc this time.

[LinkinPrime]

I think I'm going to take a time out from Fallout 3 till the next disc hits shelves...I'm almost at lvl 20 and I don't want to buy Broken Steel on the marketplace, I'd rather get the disc in August with Point Lookout and get another poster :D

[rushisrighton]

So now that I've bought and installed the operation anchorage and the pitt disc, is there any reason for me to hang onto it, or can I just trade it?

[bigdaddybruce44]

So, I simply continue to discover so many other reasons why I feel this is the best game I have ever played.

I finally decided to start a new game and pick up the other karma-related achievements. And as I play, I am discovering all of these little, unmarked quests I missed the first-time around. And believe, I put a LOT of time into my first playthrough. A lot. And I'm still finding all of this fun shit to do.

I don't know about anyone else, but I'd fucking love some new radio content. Would gladly pay for it. Despite the fact that I've heard all of it a MILLION times, I still will listen to the radio when I play the game. I love Eden's talks. I love the music Three Dog plays. I think they did an awesome job making the radio stations very entertaining.

[joe2187]

WANT THIS NOW!

http://www.moddb.com/mods/cube-experimental/news/cube-experimental-v100-de-released

[rushisrighton]

Sorry to ask again, but....... is there any reason for me to keep my anchorage/pitt addon disc? Once it's installed that's it isn't it? It's not like I need to keep it to play it, or am I wrong.

Just asking to be possative before I trade it off, any input would be great, I can't seem to find a straightforward answer anywhere.

[Nealocus123]

WANT THIS NOW!

http://www.moddb.com/mods/cube-experimental/news/cube-experimental-v100-de-released

wtf is it, i don't think i get it.

[gunm]

So just to reconfirm, if I have Broken Steel but not the Pitt or OA, I can continue to level doing the Pitt quests, but not with OA? I'm thinking of picking up that Pitt/OA DLC disk myself.

[Trakan]

So just to reconfirm, if I have Broken Steel but not the Pitt or OA, I can continue to level doing the Pitt quests, but not with OA? I'm thinking of picking up that Pitt/OA DLC disk myself.

As long as you have Broken Steel you can level up in both the Pitt and Operation Anchorage.

[gunm]

Cool, thanks Trakan!

[bigdaddybruce44]

So, having started a new game with all of the DLC already installed, I have noticed that some spoilers might happen if you have Broken Steel.

1) You can encounter Enclave soldiers early in the game.

2) Three Dog will mention that the Brotherhood has retaken Project Purity.

[n00bie]

I have yet to play any DLC even though I have Anchorage and The Pitt...so I was wondering, are there new Pip-Boy Bobbleheads to collect on the DLC?

No, and they're Vault Boy bobbleheads, not Pip Boy.

[thejake]

I am having some issues getting into Broken Steel. I have a save before I enter the purifier but whatever decision I make, the game still ends. Anyone know what I am doing wrong?

[ninju D]

Man, Broken Steel really makes it a lot tougher.

[Scorch]

Gamestop is already selling Point Lookout packs with redeemable codes inside. People who got in on it early were able to download and play it already. Microsoft responded by upping the price of Point Lookout to 99,999. It'll be back down to 800 points on Tuesday.. Unless you feel like spending $1,200 to download it.

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/0ccf0018-0000-4000-8000-0000425307d5

[bigdaddybruce44]

Oh, man. Tempting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ninju D]

Ok, I've had broken steel for about 2 weeks now, with plenty of play time. Does anyone else think the new enemies kind of ruin things at high levels?
I was around lvl 24 at the time and I ran into no less than 8 or 10 of the SuperMutant Overlords in vault 87. Really? It that necessary?

[ChernobylCow]

What's the official word on a 2-disc whatever Fallout 3 that contains all the DLC? Maybe this winter holiday?

[ChernobylCow]

"A Fallout 3 Game of the Year edition will be available in October. It will include the original game plus all five add-ons for $59.99 for Xbox 360 and PS3, and $49.99 for PC."

Linky. (http://fallout.bethsoft.com/eng/home/pr-051909.php)

[bigdaddybruce44]

Ok, I've had broken steel for about 2 weeks now, with plenty of play time. Does anyone else think the new enemies kind of ruin things at high levels?
I was around lvl 24 at the time and I ran into no less than 8 or 10 of the SuperMutant Overlords in vault 87. Really? It that necessary?

I love it. Finally gave me a challenge again. Just use some Buffout and a real powerful weapon, like the Alien Blaster or a Tri-Beam Laser Rifle, after you get one of a corpse of an Overload. I haven't done that area, though, with BS installed, so I'll get back to you lol.

[Scorch]

"A Fallout 3 Game of the Year edition will be available in October. It will include the original game plus all five add-ons for $59.99 for Xbox 360 and PS3, and $49.99 for PC."

Linky. (http://fallout.bethsoft.com/eng/home/pr-051909.php)

Yeah, that was announced a while ago.

[SynGamer]

"A Fallout 3 Game of the Year edition will be available in October. It will include the original game plus all five add-ons for $59.99 for Xbox 360 and PS3, and $49.99 for PC."

Linky. (http://fallout.bethsoft.com/eng/home/pr-051909.php)
Can't wait. I haven't played any of the DLC so it's going to be like playing a completely new game when the GotY comes out :)

[ohboy10451]

Sorry to ask again, but....... is there any reason for me to keep my anchorage/pitt addon disc? Once it's installed that's it isn't it? It's not like I need to keep it to play it, or am I wrong.

Just asking to be possative before I trade it off, any input would be great, I can't seem to find a straightforward answer anywhere.

very interested in the answer as well

[PhrostByte]

I literally can't wait for the GotY edition.. so, I won't. Buying Point Lookout and the UFO one the day they come out. :]

[ilivas]

very interested in the answer as well

Once you install, you no longer need the disc.

[destinywaste]

Point Lookout is said to have a huge map. Loved every bit of the exploration in Fallout 3 and hopefully Bethesda will continue to have hidden gems scattered around in the new DLC. Can't wait!

[yukafls]

Point Lookout is said to have a huge map. Loved every bit of the exploration in Fallout 3 and hopefully Bethesda will continue to have hidden gems scattered around in the new DLC. Can't wait!

You got it from gamestop? Cant wait for it now to hear that its a giant map, Im already done with 90% of the capital wasteland

[JohnnyDrama]

I literally can't wait for the GotY edition.. so, I won't. Buying Point Lookout and the UFO one the day they come out. :]
Same here, can't wait for both of them to come out.

[FoxHoundADAM]

Just got BS. Glad to have a bump in level and enemy difficulty, it was almost too easy before. Haven't come across any of the new Super mutants but will be looking out for them.

I though this DLC was also supposed ton included a small graphical update as well to make teh 360 look a little better. Can anyone confirm if it was really included. It's hard to tell either way.