Not sure how I feel about this... Not that he has a different opinion just what certain crowds will do with it.
Should I play NV (for the first time) on my Series X with comfy couch but in 720p upscaled or whatever it is, or on my basic laptop with a small screen, no achievements, but presumably much better graphics (and mods)?
So I reached out to Seth Baum, the executive director of the Global Catastrophic Risk Institute, a think tank that analyzes the greatest threats to civilization and develops strategies to reduce these risks. We talked about what the aftermath of a nuclear war could look like in our real world — and also what we should focus on now to prevent this scenario from happening, as well as how we could prepare for it if it does.
Not sure how I feel about this... Not that he has a different opinion just what certain crowds will do with it.
The Management, or the Whitespring Management, is a mysterious faction in Appalachia around 2104. Their only known representative is Orlando, who supports the reborn Responders. The Management is intensely private, value the work of the Responders, and are stated to be the "owners" of the Whitespring.[1]
The Management relies on human agents like Orlando to act as its eyes, ears, and hands where necessary to maintain its interests, as it cannot travel.[2][3] At the same time, the Management has access to immense resources, allowing it to funnel food, medicine, and high-tech ultracells to the Responders. The only explanation given is that the Management "wisely invested its wealth, when such things mattered."[4] This apparently involved investing in the ATLAS Observatory, judging by the use of ultracells.[5]
Thomas Eckhart's drive and dedication eventually led him to the position of Secretary of Agriculture in the last United States administration, where he became a fervent promoter of the idea of a preemptive nuclear strike on China,[1] an idea that was consistently dismissed by the powers that be, with Eckhart recommended to focus on pursuing the goals of his department.[2]
However, his ardent opposition to communism and fervent nationalism led to him becoming a natural candidate for selection into the innermost enclave of power of the United States government. The relatively benign Department of Agriculture was the perfect cover for funding the Whitespring bunker, with money funneled from the department's coffers under Secretary Eckhart's oversight at a grand scale.[3] The amount of time and money spent by the department did not escape notice, especially from Senator Sam Blackwell of Appalachia and his contacts. However, the senator did not manage to blow the lid off the project.[4]
Rise to Power
When the early warning systems activated on October 23, 2077, as Enclave and regular government officials alike scrambled for shelter from the coming nuclear war, Eckhart was already in position beneath the Whitespring. He was one of the few to make it to safety. Only a select few other members of the Enclave made it to safety, including the Secretary of the Interior and a number of high-ranking officers. The rest were left to fend for themselves.[5] All non-Enclave personnel who arrived at the Whitespring bunker were rounded up and shot, including members of Congress who thought that a Congressional bunker would save their lives.[6]
The survivors were horrified to learn that connections to Raven Rock and the President at Control Station ENCLAVE were lost, leaving them isolated.[7] However, it played right into Eckhart's plans, allowing him to seize the opportunity and lead the fight against communism. After gathering the survivors in the conference room, Eckhart informed them of the isolation and the death of the Secretary of the Treasury due to "radiation sickness," then announced himself as the new leader of their "little enclave," as per the line of presidential succession.[8]
He then offered them a choice: Using the Whitespring to continue the war against communism and the enemies of America, until no enemies stand against them, or opposing his plans. As the Enclave was supposed to be the bastion of democracy, he called for a vote with their feet. Everyone who supported his idea of using the facility and Appalachian resources was asked to stand at the left side of the room, by the entrance. The rest were to stand against the wall on the opposite side. Many sided with General Swafford, who opposed continuing the now pointless war. Eckhart was disappointed but prepared. He had his supporters exit the room, while MODUS sealed the opposition inside, filling it with a toxic gas.[8]
Achievement question: If I get the mod that enables achievements with mods, will it retroactively give me the achievements I missed while the mods were active?
I haven't gotten an achievement since 2016.. lol.
The one thing I don't like about New Vegas is that there are several locations that are massive and dead feeling. Like the airport, the Boomer area, and pretty much all of New Vegas itself. I don't really understand why these areas are so massive and empty. They should have been like 1/4 the size
Fnv advice? I'm like 15 hours in. Running around but haven't been able to find a rifle. I bought a scope for a ton of caps but it won't Fit the barking rifle or the battle rifle. I'm not at new Vegas yet.
Don't worry about it. From what I remember, you miss out on a single sidequest in the prison, and then the Powder Gangers are irrelevant for the rest of the game.Someone please tell me how much I screwed up. I've been playing Fallout New Vegas for the last couple of weeks and I'm like 5~ hours in.
After exploring quite a bunch, I finally decided to do the quest in Goodsprings and help Ringo. Things got quite violent, but we emerged victorious and boy did I loot all the dynamite from the enemies' loot.
So, then I was walking around, and I passed by a prison. The NCR Correctional Facility. They didn't like me because of the previous events, and they opened fire right away. Things got violent once again, and I ended up killing most of the people inside the prison lol. Did I lock myself out of important quests? It's fine either way, I just love the game as it is.
Don't worry about it. From what I remember, you miss out on a single sidequest in the prison, and then the Powder Gangers are irrelevant for the rest of the game.
finally made it to new Vegas and interrogated silus for boyd. He said there's a spy and I thought the game would give me a quest to find it but nothing. Does that come up again?
Don't worry about it. From what I remember, you miss out on a single sidequest in the prison, and then the Powder Gangers are irrelevant for the rest of the game.
I didn't know that he self inserted himself into Lonesome Road. Is he supposed to be Ulysses?most people who still give a shit about what avellone says werent having the most reasonable takes before it anyway
anyone who actually cares knows hes an ass and even outside all the allegation boogaloo he had, he still is to blame for the worst content of FNV (Lonesome Road, 100% his baby and self insert)
Bethesda development boss Todd Howard ruled out moving the action of Fallout away from the United States, saying the "Americana naivete" informs so much of the game series' tone.
I've downloaded a mod where you can take the DLC companions back into the main game. Pretty cool. I've only ever played Dead Money, going to jump into Honest Hearts tonight.I just beat Honest Hearts (the first DLC I've played in New Vegas so I still have a bunch left) and it was...eh.
I don't think I've ever seen a single character (and voice actor, specifically) carry something as hard as Joshua Graham carried this DLC. Literally everything around him was boring as hell but I really, REALLY wish Joshua was part of the main story and played a role in Legion stuff. Overall the whole thing seemed worth it just for the experience of hanging out with this dude for a little while, but I don't think I'll replay this part ever again.
My understanding of fallout lore is that North America was the only place Vault tech operated (I think there's like 1 vault in Canada and 1 vault in Mexico?) and the only place the FEV happened so I imagine on another country it would just be like Metro or mad max but with ghouls.
Good to hear Todd still not budging on that. Its something I think he really just gets about the series.
Fallout's whole identity is wrapped around Americana and its pitfalls. With less than 10 out of 50 states being covered so far, they also have enough material to work with and explore for ages.
I want them to continue to expand this whole crazy map. Make each state feel like its own lost world where crazy mutations and unique environments pop up, something I think they did a lot better in 76 than 4.
Forced Evolutionary Virus. Basically it's what was used to create Super Mutants and some of the other creatures in Fallout.
Forced Evolutionary Virus The Master used to created the Super Mutants
I would recommend Deset Natural Weather plus Dusty Distance Redone. I like to let DNW blur distant terrain as well in the ini.Incidentally which mod for the Steam Deck makes New Vegas look pretty/more modern?
On a totally seperate note, today is April 30th and no one has made a thread asking if they know what day it is? And I'm still banned from making new threads. 😭