Let's Play (blind): Fallout 3, pt. 5

First gaming session (5/8)
- Second half of being 16 years. Taking the GOAT.


Fallout 3 is a game from 2008. It was released by Bethesda Game Studios.

I am going completely naive and blind at this, as I haven't played any of the Fallout games before.

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[WinstonBiggleswade]

It has been the same with every fallout game before this point. You can also find bobble heads/collectibles in the game which will increase your SPECIAL or one of your skills depending on which bobble head it is. there was one on your dads desk in his office. Also I would personally avoid over use of perks like intense training (boring) yet educated I would recommend to snap up instantly.

And yes im going to comment on nearly every video :P

[LythaJuliania]

@WinstonBiggleswade Well, I haven't played any Fallout game before. I am completely naive here.

So far, I see the similarities to Oblivion, Morrowind and other RPGs - and in these, you can increase the stats later on.

I don't know what I could've changed as a 1 year old though. Perhaps decreased Strength and Endurance for more Perception and Intelligence or something? If that would've been actually possible. Huh.

[merdufer]

You didn't pick sneak? How uncharacteristic of you.

[LythaJuliania]

@merdufer I think that sneak is extremely nice, but hacking and lockpicking are more important for me. If the sneak fails, you can wait that the NPCs are gone, or that it's night and the NPCs don't see you, or you can run away - but if your lockpicking and hacking skills are too low, you aren't even allowed to attempt having a go at that door/container or terminal.

I'm pathologically curious in games and just HAVE to see what's behind that locked door. :)

[Rushthatspeaks]

The whole beginning section of this game is the best in game tutorial I've ever experienced.

[merdufer]

@LythaJuliania "I'm pathologically curious in games and just HAVE to see what's behind that locked door." I totally know what you mean.

[LythaJuliania]

@moneyman10k It's okay, I don't mind having a suboptimal character who fails a lot. :)

[LythaJuliania]

@veriax Alright. Level 4 perk will be "educated" (more skill points), and level 5 perk will be "intense training" (increase attributes). Hrm... or otherwise around. Uhm.

This seems to make "intense training" a bit overpowered/unbalanced though, doesn't it? You either take it, or your character will suck in the end.

I've the feeling that I am missing something here.

[moneyman10k]

@LythaJuliania unfortunately you've hit the parts not covered by my "probably". you've also hit the "abortion" part. :(

skim some gamefaqs skill/attribute guides and they'll explain. I wish I could make it clear for you, because I know what you're feeling :(

[LythaJuliania]

@WinstonBiggleswade Mhm... I think I should take the perk next that allows me to increase my attributes a bit. I had thought I could increase them at level ups like in Oblivion. Since that isn't the case, it appears that I'm stuck with whatever I set them to as a 1 year old. Awkward.

[WinstonBiggleswade]

Points put into S.P.E.C.A.I.L can give you certain dialog options for example someone with high perception could point things out that others could not, or someone with more intelligence could give an insight into whats going on.

A minigun is like a gatling gun. You will also need certain skills to do more unconventional things. (Like one off skill checks) for example, A certain quest gives you the opportunity to examine dead bodys, You need a medical skill of 25 or more to give a diagnosis.