Fallout 3

[Tinman]

While it isn't a better game than its predecessors, it manages to stand as both a representative of the series for this generation and an engaging, entertaining and extremely playable game on its own.

More... (http://www.mygaming.co.za/news/Reviews/3454-Fallout.html)

[aRi]

so what do you guys have to say about it?
i like the way it's a "free" world in the game..
just by watching the vids.
considering getting this.. will see if there isnt a demo out first though!

[DarkWater]

Since we're on the Fallout 3 topic I've got a question

When you complete the new DLC and then the main quest...does the game allow you to continue afterward (since atm it does not).

O and aae55555....the game rocks. You can play it RPG style (V.A.T.S) or FPS or third person style. The atmosphere is fantastic and the exploring is just plain legen....dary (fallout armor suit up!)

[aRi]

sounds awesome!
so there's a lot of gameplay then?

[DarkWater]

sounds awesome!
so there's a lot of gameplay then?

More than you can imagine... What simply makes this game is the addictive, fun and rewarding exploration.

[The Joker]

More than you can imagine... What simply makes this game is the addictive, fun and rewarding exploration.

:eek::eek::eek:
I really didn't enjoy it...found it really boring..Stopped playing it after 3 hours!!

[DarkWater]

:eek::eek::eek:
I really didn't enjoy it...found it really boring..Stopped playing it after 3 hours!!

To be honest, I almost did that myself. I was like...err...I just don't get this game but since I spend quite a sum on it I tried again the next day...needless to say a few hours later I was hooked beyond imagination :)

[aRi]

hmmm.. guess i gotta try it out for myself :P

[DarkWater]

hmmm.. guess i gotta try it out for myself :P

If you like RPG's and/or if you like Oblivion then you won't be dissapointed.

[The Joker]

To be honest, I almost did that myself. I was like...err...I just don't get this game but since I spend quite a sum on it I tried again the next day...needless to say a few hours later I was hooked beyond imagination :)

I mite give it a try when my new GPU arrives but i still don't know if its my cup of tea.

[DarkWater]

I mite give it a try when my new GPU arrives but i still don't know if its my cup of tea.

Yep, just try it one more time :)

[The Joker]

Just out of intrest..how long did it take you to clock the game?

[DarkWater]

Just out of intrest..how long did it take you to clock the game?

Well I did side quest and stuff so I guess about 40h...but I'm now on my second run (23h) and I haven't even started the main quest yet :D

[The Joker]

Well I did side quest and stuff so I guess about 40h...but I'm now on my second run (23h) and I haven't even started the main quest yet :D

Damn that's quite hectic...well now i'll def give it a try..let me know what your game time is once you've completed it with all the side quests and main quest.

[DarkWater]

Damn that's quite hectic...well now i'll def give it a try..let me know what your game time is once you've completed it with all the side quests and main quest.

Will do....altough I don't want to finish it just yet since I still need to be active so that I can use my existing character with the DLC.

[The Joker]

Will do....altough I don't want to finish it just yet since I still need to be active so that I can use my existing character with the DLC.

Oh ok...well im in no rush to play it again so i'll wait for you.

[DarkWater]

Oh ok...well im in no rush to play it again so i'll wait for you.

No problem :) According to Bethesda there will be three DLC episodes in total...sounds interesting.

[The Joker]

lol im gonna start playing it tomorrow...you got me interrested in it again!!

[DarkWater]

lol im gonna start playing it tomorrow...you got me interrested in it again!!

ROFL! :D:D but really, just go out exploring and collecting stuff :)

[The Joker]

LOL Yeah will do..Have you got any tips for me?

[DarkWater]

LOL Yeah will do..Have you got any tips for me?

Fallout 3 is a very open minded and odd game. Heavy RPG elements + FPS action + TPS options. You can do main mission or do side quests or go exploring or just pimp out your home or destroy random towns or do them all..seriously, it's one of those games where you can do and become what ever you want to do and be.

Just run about doing things until you find something that really appeals to you and just go for it.

[The Joker]

Thanx mate!! Im gonna start playing it tonight...i'll fill you in on my progress!!

[Hraffnir]

I loved this game, didn't like the ending.
I'm going to play it again with that uuuhh... Operation.. Anchorage? Also didn't get the chance to play it on full settings, *sighs at computer*

[Eniigma]

I'm in two minds about getting this. There is a lot that makes think it will quite fun, but the comments like "if you like Oblivion you enjoy this" put me off. I never really enjoyed Oblivion that much. Never finished it. I am starting it again now to see if there is something I missed that will make me enjoy it, but in frankly just found it slow and repetitive the last time I played it.

I probably would have got it by now, but I can't seem to find anyone who has it in stock in Dbn.

[DarkWater]

I'm in two minds about getting this. There is a lot that makes think it will quite fun, but the comments like "if you like Oblivion you enjoy this" put me off. I never really enjoyed Oblivion that much. Never finished it. I am starting it again now to see if there is something I missed that will make me enjoy it, but in frankly just found it slow and repetitive the last time I played it.

I probably would have got it by now, but I can't seem to find anyone who has it in stock in Dbn.

I guess the reason why people compare the game to Oblivion is due to the fact that it uses the same type of movement and character style. In terms of leveling up, exploring, killing, looting and mission, it's a totally different ballgame. I like the whole Oblivion medieval setting but in a way I still prefer Fallout 3 over it. FO3 framerate on the Xbox 360 is also much improved over the Oblivion version.

[eyesuc]

what darkwater said :)

oblivion has swords and shields, fallout has guns and grenades! so much more fun shooting guys in the head in glorious slow motion (thank you V.A.T.S) and seeing the head scattering in different directions. oblivion was good, but Fallout 3 (for me at least) was a MAJOR improvement

and 3 hours in this game is nothing. it happens quite often that you play this game and you just "lose" time. sucked in completely. this game will never be sold/traded :D a gem!

[Venomrush]

I had a look at this game on a friends PC and I have to say that I need to get my hands on it. The beginning of the game is a bit slow though but I suppose it's all part of the storyline

[DarkWater]

what darkwater said :)

oblivion has swords and shields, fallout has guns and grenades! so much more fun shooting guys in the head in glorious slow motion (thank you V.A.T.S) and seeing the head scattering in different directions. oblivion was good, but Fallout 3 (for me at least) was a MAJOR improvement

and 3 hours in this game is nothing. it happens quite often that you play this game and you just "lose" time. sucked in completely. this game will never be sold/traded :D a gem!

I'm so like never going to sell mine! There's just so much replay value, and to be honest, I'm having a hard time finding games these days that I really really like.


I had a look at this game on a friends PC and I have to say that I need to get my hands on it. The beginning of the game is a bit slow though but I suppose it's all part of the storyline

+1 Starts a little bit slow and then bang, the whole world opens up.

[Eniigma]

It seems I am sold... now I just have to find somewhere that has it in stock in a pc version.

[HANDsolo]

I stopped playing it when I hit level 16 before even leaving the bottom right quadrant of the map. The game is unbalanced. Luckily there are plenty of mods to correct these things. I have downloaded several, but I'm just waiting for a lengthy period of free time before I can get back into the game.

[Zakeroph]

I played all the other fallout games and i must say that this one almost as great as two was...they just need to bring out the extra's that they promised :P

[MrFidget]

In comparison to Oblivion I found Fallout 3 to be seriously lacking... though I really enjoyed the Galaxy radio soundtrack... don't ask me why though lol!

[Isengard]

I absolutely loved Fallout 3, it's exactly the type of game that gets me hooked, big, open, and filled to the brim with things to discover, giving me guns to shoot with is just a bonus.

[Mephisto_Helix]

I absolutely loved Fallout 3, it's exactly the type of game that gets me hooked, big, open, and filled to the brim with things to discover, giving me guns to shoot with is just a bonus.

+1 .... I'm much more happy with FO3 than I was with Oblivion. Oblivion started getting stale .... I have yet to get that feeling from FO3 and I've been going at it forever :D

[Eniigma]

So that mean any of you in Dbn want to sell your copy?

Didn't think so but worth a shot.

[goswald]

I'm still busy playing... but once I've finished, you might be in luck

[BlaZing]

this game plays like oblvion but with guns that is cool.

[iOverflow]

awesome game, horrible ending, lovable mods

[Kage]

This game has blown me out of the water...very few games are able to impress me so much.
I know that any other game that I play now, wont compare to it and that depresses me.
I cant even look at the untouched Gears 2 on my desk and not be sad about the completed Fallout 3.

[Mephisto_Helix]

Man! Has anyone else found the Experimental MIRV in the National Guard Depot? Holy crap, it's loverly :D

[Kage]

no...but I am thinking of reloading my last save and going exploring.
What is it and what does it do?

[Mephisto_Helix]

Tis a multi head mini nuke thingy ........ like as you fire it, it breaks into about 7 or 8 balls and the explosion is massive :eek: .... so cool :D

[Kage]

ooooohhhhh.....Shiny little balls of death!!! :D
What ammo does it use - mini nukes?

[Mephisto_Helix]

yes but a variant of ..... when you get the MIRV, it comes with 12 nukes only and I have yet to find any more :(

[Kage]

i have 16 :D

[Mephisto_Helix]

16 MIRV mini nukes? or 16 ordinary mini nukes?

[Kage]

ordinary i think...ah..now i see what you mean

[Mephisto_Helix]

ah, I was just about gonna throw mah toys out the cot at why you got more than I did :p

I have 19 ordinary mini-nukes atm .......

[DarkWater]

Hehe...I just found this old abandoned Nuka truck with like 5-6 quantums inside :)

[Isengard]

Anyone found the alien weapon? It deals out death in retro fashion (pew pew!) and always crits. I just love the little things like this in this game.

[Mephisto_Helix]

yeah, came across the UFO with the loverly little Alien Blaster .......... only thing is, I only have about 20 rounds left for it :o

[Mephisto_Helix]

There's actually a crap load of places that don't show up on the map where you can find 'odd' goodies ;)

[DarkWater]

There's actually a crap load of places that don't show up on the map where you can find 'odd' goodies ;)

I agree

Some of the top places (non marked) I found so far were:

- Broken Nuka Cola truck with 5-6 quantums and 10-13 nuka colas
- Some old shop with a locked safe containing 150 odd caps + 5 stimpacks
- Some odd little hideout near Ford Bannister or something with stacks of ammo

[Mephisto_Helix]

I can't remember all the places I found but one recent one was LOB Enterprises (where you get a special weapon).

[Isengard]

Also the medic armor is a great find, you don't need power armor training to wear it, plus it talks!

[Mephisto_Helix]

Man I forgot I even found that ........ sitting in my locker at the pad.

[Isengard]

Also if you are brave enough and have all the keys, Fort Constantine is definitely worth exploring, best armor in the game is in there.

[DarkWater]

Also the medic armor is a great find, you don't need power armor training to wear it, plus it talks!

Can it be repaired :confused:

[Mephisto_Helix]

I made a boo boo and gave all the keys to Crowley ...... any idea where he is once you complete his quest?

[Isengard]

I made a boo boo and gave all the keys to Crowley ...... any idea where he is once you complete his quest?

Nope sorry, I killed him soon as he left the underworld.

About the medic armor, not sure if it's repairable by anyone other than vendors.

[Mephisto_Helix]

damn .... oh well, guess Tesla or Enclave or Power Armour will just have to cut it then.

[DarkWater]

About the medic armor, not sure if it's repairable by anyone other than vendors.

I just checked and it can be repaired with other power armor :)

[Isengard]

damn .... oh well, guess Tesla or Enclave or Power Armour will just have to cut it then.

Tesla armor looks the best anyway.

[ZenbaaS]

Damn I still need to finish this game...time is just a biatch though :(

[DarkWater]

Damn I still need to finish this game...time is just a biatch though :(

How so ... :confused:

[ZenbaaS]

How so ... :confused:

Studies come first unfortunately:o

[DarkWater]

Studies come first unfortunately:o

Well I'll be going back to work (or some form of work) soon, so yeah I'm pretty much in the same boat.

[Annihilatorza]

DID anyone find the bunder up north, that got thebest Power Armour in the game ?

I spent about 55 Hours playing it before I just to finsh it, and I was a little disapointed at the ending.

SO I can wait for the DLC to come out so we can see the new endings, maybe raise the level cap.

[Maplassie]

Yeah the T51B powerarmor. lovely armor that is!

[Annihilatorza]

So Nice Drool, I have yet to pick it up even after playing for 55 hours, I know how to get I jsut must do it, so much to do still.

[Maplassie]

I'm experementing with some gameplay/ balance mods. But I dunno, The game just got boring after also about 55-60 hours gameplay. Finished the main quest and about 80% of the side quests, including operation anchorage DLC

I'll wait about a couple of months or so when there are decent mods like the OOO mod for oblivion, that huge 1.3 GIG gameplay changing mod, till something like that comes out before I seriously play Fallout 3 again. It just got boring to me 100000 times faster than games like Oblivion or even Fallout 2 did.

I know it's a post apocalyptic nuclear "fallout" world and all, but the world could have felt a bit more "alive" if you know what I mean.

Where IN Oblivion, re exploring the same area twice you had a very good chance of finding really hidden stuff or locations, with fallout even the most novice of player will find every location on the map with a smile. The replay value is not that great. Maybe the other 2 expansions planned for next month, and the one thereafter will be better than Operation anchorage and breathe some new life into this.

Still an awesome game though

[Eniigma]

I'm going to have to insist you all stop talking about this until I get my copy and have played some.

Otherwise I'll take a cue from Voicy and kick you all in the panty!

[Maplassie]

/me stops talking.

[DesolationJake]

I'm having some issues with the game crashing on me from time to time. It only seems to have happened since I got on the Windows LIVE bandwagon. I would revert to playing without it, but I really don't want to have to lose my save games. Why on earth if you save while using Windows LIVE can you only then load the games while logged in? Tis strange...

[gdiza]

I've started playing this again, but but as 'indepth' as I did the last time.

I've travelled all the way from Rivet City to Raven Rock and now am at the bottom left, heading for... some or other city whose name I can't remember.

I couldn't get in the front door at Raven Rock... that upset me - was too lazy to read the guide I bought! :D

[Maplassie]

you can only get into raven rock while following the main storyline!

you probably heading for paradise falls, megaton, minefield or republic of dave if you move bottom left to top right on the map.

[gdiza]

you can only get into raven rock while following the main storyline!

you probably heading for paradise falls, megaton, minefield or republic of dave if you move bottom left to top right on the map.

Haven't found Republic of Dave yet... I see it, I must just actually go there.

[Maplassie]

hehe, dont just go in gunz blazing, there is actually a quest or 2 tied to that bit. I wont spoil it for everyone though. hehe.

[gdiza]

I'm not really bothered about that, I'm just exploring - but this 'you have to travel to each place first' is just damn irratating!

[Maplassie]

hahah. well why dont you just level yourself up and take the explorer perk?

Explorer reveals all locations on the map.

Not that I needed it cause I love exploring.

[gdiza]

I have that perk buddy, but you still have to walk there (or run if you can call it that) to the places before you can quick jump.

[Maplassie]

ah ok, I would not know as I have not used that perk. hehe.

[gdiza]

Basically, it shows a block around every location with the locations name, but you still have to actually GO THERE to have it change and then you can 'quick' jump to it which really sucks... but last night, I found the gatling laser, so now I'm mowing ppl down!

Get the "animal friend" perk... works wonders!

[Maplassie]

hahahaha. wait till you get your ultimate gattling laser weilding companion, then the fun really starts.

/ Tip. Enter Vault 92. / end tip

[gdiza]

You don't need to give me tips bru, i own the official Prima game guide (collectors edition!)

Why don't you just tell me, saves me having to go home and literally read up on it.

[Maplassie]

LOOOOOOOOL

cause other ppl on here will feel that it's a spoiler, you got a PM

[gdiza]

They've probably googled it by now :)

I liked going to Rivet City - just the fact that it's a aircraft carrier is so cool! :)

[Maplassie]

Yeah rivet city and megaton are 2 of my most visited trading spots!

[gdiza]

If anyone wants to know anything specific about Fallout 3, ask me via PM and I'll check if the guide says anything - chances are I'll just take a photo (pages in the guide) of it and e-mail it to you. :D

Thx for that PM Maplaasie ;)

[Maplassie]

If anyone wants to know anything specific about Fallout 3, ask me via PM and I'll check if the guide says anything - chances are I'll just take a photo (pages in the guide) of it and e-mail it to you. :D

Thx for that PM Maplaasie ;)

pleasure man!

[gdiza]

I finished Fallout 3 this weekend - had a semi good ending :)

[Deceptor]

I finished Fallout 3 this weekend - had a semi good ending :)

The ending I got wasn't to bad either.

[Isengard]

I should probably install it again and go ahead and finish the main quest, I got a little wiped out on doing random things in the game.

[Maplassie]

Head on over to the Fallout Nexus and download some mods before you start again.

Allready using some very very nice gamplay and other mods!

[Maplassie]

Just stay away from Operation Anchorage.

What a waste of 200 bucks!

It's not even 2 hours long for the entire expansion pack and the goodies you get to take back into normal Fallout 3 gameplay is really not worth it!

[sycogrim]

also just finished Fallout wasn't there supposed to be some sort of Alternative ending or something???? :confused:

[Keldarza]

also just finished Fallout wasn't there supposed to be some sort of Alternative ending or something???? :confused:

Depending on your actions through out the game, the ending changes.

[sycogrim]

Depending on your actions through out the game, the ending changes.

oh ok coz i ended off being a good guy lol... :p

[Mephisto_Helix]

my next playthrough, I'm gonna be one evil bastid :D

[Maplassie]

my next playthrough, I'm gonna be one evil bastid :D

I started out Good aswell, now on this playthrough / explore through, really evil!

[Mephisto_Helix]

One thing that has be befuddled big time ...... the White House is shown as a location but you can't get close enough to make it 'discovered' .... anyone know what's up with that?

[Maplassie]

Because it's not a explorable location!

[Mephisto_Helix]

but that's just arb then ..... why even have it show up :(

[Maplassie]

I dunno, maybe a bit of immersiveness

[Mephisto_Helix]

Immersiveness would have been able to visit the Oval Office and see it littered with the skellies of Chiefs of Staff with a handful of feral ghouls chucked in :D

[Keldarza]

my next playthrough, I'm gonna be one evil bastid :D

Nothing more satisfying than blowing up megaton, most visually impressive thing in the game in my opinion, just don't forget to the the bobble head before blowing it up.

[Maplassie]

that was my problem first playthrough, I was good but I stil blew it up.

and lost the bobblehead :(

[lilDeath]

Man, this is starting to sound very interesting... I heard about this alternative ending parts in some dev talks, but hell it sounds awesome!
I really need to game more.... :(

[Mephisto_Helix]

Do you mean you haven't played Fallout3 yet ..... or just haven't played far in it yet? Coz if you don't even have it .... GO GET IT NOW!!! :D

[lilDeath]

Do you mean you haven't played Fallout3 yet ..... or just haven't played far in it yet? Coz if you don't even have it .... GO GET IT NOW!!! :D
No, I never got it ... been wondering if it's worth it. :o

But I am starting to think that Playboy playmate was telling the truth from what I am reading here :D

[Maplassie]

the game really rocks.

[Mephisto_Helix]

Does anyone know if they are gonna do something about the level cap in the next DLC? I can't find anything ..... think my google-fu is running on empty :D

[The Joker]

Does anyone know if they are gonna do something about the level cap in the next DLC? I can't find anything ..... think my google-fu is running on empty :D

Ive got that dlc that they released now!!
Apparently there are some sweet new weapons!!

[Mephisto_Helix]

bugger :mad:

although I heard it makes it too much of an FPS ......... and doesn't address the level cap, and that's all that is importanto atm :(

[The Joker]

bugger :mad:

although I heard it makes it too much of an FPS ......... and doesn't address the level cap, and that's all that is importanto atm :(

I don't know..I havn't played it yet.

[Mephisto_Helix]

I'm a telling you, not asking, noob :p

[The Joker]

I'm a telling you, not asking, noob :p

Whatever:D

I don't plan on playing it..Im not a big fan of fallout 3!!

[Mephisto_Helix]

Whatever:D

I don't plan on playing it..Im not a big fan of fallout 3!!

:confused::mad:

/plans Jokerbois Fallout3 hating demise ....... such blasphemy is unheard of :p

[The Joker]

:confused::mad:

/plans Jokerbois Fallout3 hating demise ....... such blasphemy is unheard of :p

LOL What????
I don't enjoy it..somehow it doesn't appeal to me!!
Im not saying its a bad game..I just don't like it that much.

[lilDeath]

Are you gais having a Fallout? :D

[Voicy]

so ... do I go for Fallout3 on Xbox or PC ?

[phoenix]

PC of course. [Cheaper, isn't it?]

[Eniigma]

So I finally finished this yesterday. Got two slightly diferent endings. Only because I too to long to twig onto the code at the end.

Was quite disappointed that once you finish the main story line, that's it game over.

So I have started again, this time as an evil nasty S.O.B. Don't know if I will go the whole way through though.

[Solitude]

I can't wait to play it! :D Will probably finish Crysis within the next day or so and then it's Fallout time.

[Deceptor]

I can't wait to play it! :D Will probably finish Crysis within the next day or so and then it's Fallout time.

You won't be disappointed.

[Eniigma]

Has anyone tried playing it as a pure mellee / unarmed character?

I'm thinking of making my evil dude a badass ninja style chap. I think I'd be able to handle most enemies that way; the only thing that really worries me is those deathclaws.

[Nokoff39]

I had never played a Fallout title until this one. lol, I didn't even know what the game was about until I got out of the fallout shelter.

[Maplassie]

So I finally finished this yesterday. Got two slightly diferent endings. Only because I too to long to twig onto the code at the end.

Was quite disappointed that once you finish the main story line, that's it game over.

So I have started again, this time as an evil nasty S.O.B. Don't know if I will go the whole way through though.

there is a small mod that changes it so that you can continue after finishing the quest.

[lilDeath]

This is on my ToBuy list. :cool:

[Maplassie]

/me extends PK towards lilDeath for not owning F3 yet

[Solitude]

The pc version is difficult to get hold of lately. Last time I checked most online stores are sold out.