Fallout: New Vegas

[Eel O'Brian]

I never really got any of the bugs everyone talks about with FO3 (save for a few graphical glitches, but they didn't break the game)

it did crash on me a couple of times after autosaving, but that's it

[Eel O'Brian]

Veronica is the female character name I used in FO3

[Stoney Mason]

I never really got any of the bugs everyone talks about with FO3 (save for a few graphical glitches, but they didn't break the game)

it did crash on me a couple of times after autosaving, but that's it

I played Fallout 3 on the PC and I had lots of crashes. Broken quests. Broken path finding that broke quests, etc. Lots of and lots of weird bugs. The quick save is the thing that made it bearable. But then I've always had those problems in Bethesda games so honestly I just tend to look past it at this point sadly.

And true open world games always seem to have more bugs than more linear games due to all the variables.

[Great Rumbler]

Technical problems on the 360 version? Good thing I bought it on PC. 

[Stoney Mason]

Since I'm going to play on the PC I'll be sure to report all my crashes and broken quests for that version in this thread.

 

[Great Rumbler]

And I'll make sure to direct the Fallout modding community to this thread so they can incorporate your issues into the unofficial patch.

[pilonv1]

Available: 19 October 2010

This game will unlock in approximately 14 hours

HOLY SHIT

I thought this was unlocking on Thursday/Friday

FUCK YOU STEAM IT IS UNLOCKING FRIDAY

[Great Rumbler]

ZOMG I just looked on Steam and it said 3 hours until it unlocks!!

[pilonv1]

I HATE YOU

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Not really

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[Human Snorenado]

Wow, this will probably work out perfectly.  I'm really enjoying Mass Erect 2, so I can probably just wait until some of these issues are fixed or modders get to it to play the game in a couple of weeks.  Awesomesauce, a winnar am me.

[maxy]

http://www.giantbomb.com/fallout-new-vegas/61-25933/reviews/

More technical problems than Fallout 3? Come on, son.

I've played it for like 10+ hours and never had a crash or framerate problems.Loading times are present,but similar to Fallout 3.
Entering the outside world works fine,they still have that system,enter building...longer loading...leave building...quick loading

[BlueTsunami]

Named my character "Bartolemeo" after the main character in the science fiction book "Ship of Fools". He's hispanic and I modeled him after Ritchie Valens, with glasses.

Game is awesome. Biggest change about it, it seems like a lot of the "junk" stuff you find in the game that didn't have a purpose in Fallout 3 has some sort of recipe it can be applied to here. Especially when you factor in cooking. I haven't ventured out yet but its cool walking around and knowing that you'll have to drink water at some point (there's watering holes in the area you start out in).

[maxy]

I like how gaf is now "booo" and yet when PS3 gets some DLC or something,everything is ok.

This is bullshit. And is the reason I never played Fallout 3  :'( I own a 360 and good PC now (didn't when Fallout 3 was released) but seriously, this exclusive DLC is absolute asshattery.

Sorry but that is the most stupidest reason for not playing the game.You might as well stop gaming because DLC(exclusive) is not going anywhere.Can't wait for next GTA and Elder Scrolls 5  to see some meltdowns.

[Raban]

I don't care how screwy R* gets with GTA5, I just hope it's on the same engine. GTAIV

[maxy]

Of course it will be...updated version of RDR engine

[maxy]

EG review...9/10

It's lunchtime. I'm walking to the Post Office to post some packages. As I pass a small hardware shop, I remember that I've been meaning to get a shovel, and wonder if it's worth picking one up now.

Then I stop. Something about this unbidden thought sets off alarm bells. Why do I need a shovel again? It comes back to me: I need a shovel because I want to dig up the unmarked graves in the cemetery where I was shot in the head by a post-apocalyptic gangster to see if there's anything useful in them.

That's when I realise Fallout has dug its radioactive claws into me yet again.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-10-19-fallout-new-vegas-review

[Great Rumbler]

Game's awesome so far.

[Great Rumbler]

Here's some screenshots:











Graphics are set to "High" at 1680x1050.

[demi]

Thanks for confirming it uh, i dunno, is fallout 3.

I got it from TRU.

Official guide + $10 GC + Game

win

[Brehvolution]

Thanks for the pics, GR. 

[ManaByte]

Gamebryo 

[Great Rumbler]

I heard some Fallout 1 music in New Vegas!

[Great Rumbler]

4.5 hours in, here comes a report:

-Better than Fallout 3
-The world is much more interesting [with only a tiny fraction discovered]
-Writing and voice acting are a lot better
-Some minor technical issues [a guy I was fighting jumped a hundred feet in the air, some frame rate drops], but nothing major yet
-Feels like there's a lot more going on
-Hardcore mode isn't really a game-changer, but it definitely adds to the experience

[FatalT]

I rented it for 360 but I'ma pirate it for PC.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

GAME IS FUCKIGN AWESOME

[Himu]

4.5 hours in, here comes a report:

-Better than Fallout 3
-The world is much more interesting [with only a tiny fraction discovered]
-Writing and voice acting are a lot better
-Some minor technical issues [a guy I was fighting jumped a hundred feet in the air, some frame rate drops], but nothing major yet
-Feels like there's a lot more going on
-Hardcore mode isn't really a game-changer, but it definitely adds to the experience

How so on all the ones that are bolded.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

I'll answer the first one: THe beggining doesn't make you want to shoot yourself from boredom. There's some actual structure also.

[Great Rumbler]

4.5 hours in, here comes a report:

-Better than Fallout 3
-The world is much more interesting [with only a tiny fraction discovered]
-Writing and voice acting are a lot better
-Some minor technical issues [a guy I was fighting jumped a hundred feet in the air, some frame rate drops], but nothing major yet
-Feels like there's a lot more going on
-Hardcore mode isn't really a game-changer, but it definitely adds to the experience

How so on all the ones that are bolded.

First one - That ties into all the other things, really. It takes the very solid Fallout 3 foundation and builds on it.

Second one - Seem like there's more settlements with quests and NPCs, also it seems like there's more random things happening out in the wasteland [travelers wandering around involved in their own little lives]. Locations seem pretty cool too and there's always something close by to go check out. Quests seem more interesting from what I've seen so far.

Third one - In Fallout 3, everything just feels kind of insular except for a few areas. In New Vegas, you've got Caesar's Legions, the Powder Gangers, and NCR all roaming through the wasteland causing trouble and a lot of the settlements and people are getting caught up in it. Also, like I said, there's random people roaming around doing all sorts of weird/crazy things.

[Human Snorenado]

INSTALLING NOW

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Make sure you take Wild Wasteland perk because otherwise you won't get all the pop culture references, which is bullshit because I forgot to take it and console commands disables achievements. 

[Takuan]

I rented it for 360 but I'ma pirate it for PC.

I was gonna pirate, but then I saw the last CE sitting in Best Buy's lock-up and had to have it.

[BlueTsunami]

Golden Geckos are hilarious but also dangerously fast

Also the Cowboy Repeater (a fast action shotgun) is so fucking awesome. It isn't a unique weapon though, just a fast shotgun that can be pulled off enemies.

Also the "Legendary" weapons lore already seem more awesome than the ones in FO3. I've already got the Quest hook for one but don't have enough Science to go further.

[demi]

Anyone playing HARDCORE?

[MyNameIsMethodis]

This shitfuck of a game is refusing to save my PC settings so it's playing in fucking letterbox.

[Brehvolution]

INSTALLING NOW

+1

[BlueTsunami]

Anyone playing HARDCORE?

I am. Have to drink water, cook and eat food and also sleep. It ain't bad and makes all that useless shit that you can get off of enemies actually useful.

[Human Snorenado]

This shitfuck of a game is refusing to save my PC settings so it's playing in fucking letterbox.

That's what you get, honkey.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Not my fault Obsidian can't develop a fucking game

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Even worse, the game automatically defaults to ULTRA and sticks me in this shit ass letterbox resolution. Also demi I still can't edit.

[Robo]

I'll probably go Hardcore.  FO3 was stupidly easy, and I'm guessing that hasn't changed.

[BlueTsunami]

I'll probably go Hardcore.  FO3 was stupidly easy, and I'm guessing that hasn't changed.

Its actually much tougher in Hardcore mode. The biggest change that can trip one up is that Limb Damage cannot be healed via a stimpack, you either need a Doctors Bag and if you don't have that you need to find a Doctor. Shit can go south quick if you become disabled in some area and you don't have anymore Doctor Bags.

Also it seems like the level curve is less forgiving. I'm seeing some mean ass monsters straight from level 3 (like Giant Radscorpions and other monsters).

[Robo]

I think that just encourages you to be way more prepared, which is how it SHOULD be.  By the end of FO3, I was running around naked save for a powdered wig, carrying nothing but weaponry.

[BlueTsunami]

No doubt. Also the lack of instantaneous healing from Stimpacks makes taking on a large group of enemies scary :'(

[Eel O'Brian]

i can see hardcore mode becoming tedious later on

picture still having to cook and drink water all the time around hour 100

[pilonv1]

what's your PC specs Rumbler?

Like Eel I can see hardcore getting ridiculous. That limb damage one would be ridiculous if you get caught on a mine

[Great Rumbler]

No-Bark Noonan in Novac is awesome.  

what's your PC specs Rumbler?

Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz
4GB RAM
GeForce 8800 GT

[demi]

i can see hardcore mode becoming tedious later on

picture still having to cook and drink water all the time around hour 100

mmmm monotonous gameplay

[Himu]

4.5 hours in, here comes a report:

-Better than Fallout 3
-The world is much more interesting [with only a tiny fraction discovered]
-Writing and voice acting are a lot better
-Some minor technical issues [a guy I was fighting jumped a hundred feet in the air, some frame rate drops], but nothing major yet
-Feels like there's a lot more going on
-Hardcore mode isn't really a game-changer, but it definitely adds to the experience

How so on all the ones that are bolded.

First one - That ties into all the other things, really. It takes the very solid Fallout 3 foundation and builds on it.

Second one - Seem like there's more settlements with quests and NPCs, also it seems like there's more random things happening out in the wasteland [travelers wandering around involved in their own little lives]. Locations seem pretty cool too and there's always something close by to go check out. Quests seem more interesting from what I've seen so far.

Third one - In Fallout 3, everything just feels kind of insular except for a few areas. In New Vegas, you've got Caesar's Legions, the Powder Gangers, and NCR all roaming through the wasteland causing trouble and a lot of the settlements and people are getting caught up in it. Also, like I said, there's random people roaming around doing all sorts of weird/crazy things.

sounds like red dead fallout

[Great Rumbler]

I don't think it would be anymore tedious than make sure you have enough healing supplies on hand. There's usually enough water and food just lying around that you don't have to wander too far afield to find it.

[pilonv1]

No-Bark Noonan in Novac is awesome.  

what's your PC specs Rumbler?

Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz
4GB RAM
GeForce 8800 GT

Looks good for that. Can't wait to see my sexy draw distance

[Joe Molotov]

I'm looking at the box and joing while it installs.

[Eel O'Brian]

already hit my first glitch, in the menus

went to map some actions to my mouse, then couldn't get back to the keyboard settings, had to exit and restart

also, for some reason two instances of the fallout launcher popped up and crashed the game before i ever got back into it

congrats, obsidian, i already think you're a bunch of fuckups before i've even started playing

[Robo]

Those KMART pre-order coasters turned into a clusterfuck.  I brought the box along to show I'd pre-ordered it and they had no clue what to do with it.  They were ready to walk me outside and hand the game over FOR FREE before I began feeling guilty and explained the pre-order was only $5.

Since they're obviously not reserving anything for anyone, I think the coasters were intended to be purchased as coasters only, and the $15 coupon that came with it your "down payment" of sorts.  It says "Pre-Order" on the box though, so I haven't a damn clue myself.

[demi]

The $5 doesnt do shit but buy you coasters. It comes with the coupon to be used on the game. That's how it works.

They are doing the same thing for Epic Mickey, except you get NOTHING. You basically pay for a $15 coupon.

[Robo]

That's what I figured.  Oh well, I got an extra $5 off and they no longer risk giving the fucking game to people for free, so win-win.

[Eel O'Brian]

framerate is all over the place with this game, drops from 60 to 30 for no reason whatsoever at the most random times

i mean, i'll literally just be standing there doing nothing and fraps shows it dropping 20 frames

this is on ultra settings, btw, which my pc chews through on FO3 at a constant 60 even during the heaviest action

[OptimoPeach]

I had the same problem so I dropped the draw distance under the display settings a few notches and it seems fine now.

Going hardcore mode all the way. I love the addition of factions but I almost don't want to play too much until I know more about them

[Eel O'Brian]

collector's edition is...okay

everything's well made, but there's nothing that jumps out at you like the bobble head or lunchbox from FO3

it'll probably be fun to play the card game with the special deck, though

you're not missing anything if you couldn't get one, in other words

[Great Rumbler]

already hit my first glitch, in the menus

went to map some actions to my mouse, then couldn't get back to the keyboard settings, had to exit and restart

also, for some reason two instances of the fallout launcher popped up and crashed the game before i ever got back into it

congrats, obsidian, i already think you're a bunch of fuckups before i've even started playing

8 hours of glitch-less performance.  

[OptimoPeach]

I'm just glad I got one of these fancy pre-order packs. Nothing better than seeing delicious loot go into your bags before you've even named your character