Video Games Fallout 4? - Page 14

Mr. Plow · 11-14-2013, 02:32 PM

Stolen from reddit.....

Quote:

Bethesda just registered http://thesurvivor2299.com/.

The website is a black screen with some morse code playing. The code is 11.12.13, which fans are speculating to be the reveal date of Fallout 4. Also, the year 2299 is close to the date of the last Fallout game, New Vegas.
So, we can pretty much say that it's happening, right?

EDIT: Credit goes for ButcherDX and the rest of the community on r/Fallout.

UPDATE: Countdown just appeared, it ends in 26 days.

ChiefsLV · 11-11-2015, 12:22 AM

Playing on ps4. Have only made out of the vault. Initial impressions are I'm a little disappointed with the graphics, though I recently finished Witcher 3 and Last of us Remastered which are beautiful games. Realize that the Fallout series is more about the adventure/story/mechanics, but had hoped for little more graphics-wise.

**Dave Lane** · 11-11-2015, 12:56 AM

I'm only about 18 hours in but been getting my ass kicked a bunch. One thing i haven't figured is how to level skills like lockpicking to open safes. Any figure it out?

Beef Supreme · 11-11-2015, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

I'm only about 18 hours in but been getting my ass kicked a bunch. One thing i haven't figured is how to level skills like lockpicking to open safes. Any figure it out?

They got rid of skills entirely for this game. Lockpicking is a perk now, under perception.

**mdchiefsfan** · 11-11-2015, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

I'm only about 18 hours in but been getting my ass kicked a bunch. One thing i haven't figured is how to level skills like lockpicking to open safes. Any figure it out?

In your pip boy, once you level up, hold Y (or triangle on PS4) to access your perk tree. The more leveled up your SPECIAL attributes the further down the perk tree you can unlock.

You don't have to unlock the first perk to unlock the second level perk if you have enough stars in the SPECIAL attributes as well.

**Gonzo** · 11-11-2015, 06:49 AM

My residents are getting happier. I built two houses, two water pumps and now they have electricity.

I'm kinda stuck at the moment. I've completed a few missions but I need to rank up before i can progress further.

Fish · 11-11-2015, 09:28 AM

Reached level 15 last night. Things are mostly as expected with the game. Character graphics are clunky, but environment graphics are nice. They have some very serious flaws with the controls though. At least on PC. If you happen to use anything other than WSAD keys for movement, you have to deal with some major bullshit with key controls. I'm actually one of the few who uses EDSF keys for movement. When you set that, it completely ****s with controls in many other modes like settlement building. And you're constantly grabbing things and dragging them when you don't want to. Big facepalm by Bethesda there.

The guns are amazing. I geek out on the complex customizations quite a bit. Ammo is scarce and expensive though. So you end up using whatever gun you happen to have ammo for, as opposed to sticking with one awesome gun. And even then, I end up doing gun bash finishers as often as possible to save shells. I have a pimped out weapon of just about every caliber available.

The settlement building is fun. But I can't really see the point of it in the long run. I guess it gives you some free supplies.

Boss battles are tough. I defeated the Mirelurk Queen, and holy shit that took me forever.

Adhesive. JFC.... Don't you ever pass a roll of duct tape or Wonderglue and not pick that shit up, bro. Seriously.

Workbench... that confused the shit out of me for quite a while. Took me way too long to figure out how to transfer my junk materials to the workbench to use them for gun/ammo building.

Some of the Perks are frustrating. The good ones require you to be at specific player levels.

Hint: Get a bad ass legendary fusion rifle, and nice armor early on by completing the Brotherhood of Steel mission in Cambridge.

Save often........

**Dave Lane** · 11-11-2015, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigChiefTablet

They got rid of skills entirely for this game. Lockpicking is a perk now, under perception.

Ahhh hadn't followed that tree far enough.

Beef Supreme · 11-11-2015, 10:40 AM

I hit level 7 last night with a similar impression as Fish. I haven't worried about key rebinds in years, though. A programable gaming keypad has paid for itself multiple times in avoided headaches in multiple games.

UI is tragically clunky.

The shooting combat is much better than previous games. Adhesive is definitely the choke point for upgrades. I wouldn't call the weapons I have amazing, but it's still early and they do the job. Ammo is a bit scarce and kinda expensive, but only I have 2 CHA and LUCK.

It's a little harder than previous games, but that was probably needed. It can be tough to spot who is shooting at you and from where at times, and once I heard a voice say something like "What's that?" followed by a rocket up my ass 3 seconds later from I have no idea where. Ghouls come sprinting at you like a batter hit by a pitch. Raiders shoot you from rooftops behind cover. I've only died twice though. It's good fun.

I have no idea how a dedicated melee guy could get through the game, at least early on.

The crafting is cool, but an inventory full of everything starts to wear thin.

Save often ........

**Fire Me Boy!** · 11-11-2015, 10:57 AM

Where did everyone start with the SPECIAL?

**Fire Me Boy!** · 11-11-2015, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigChiefTablet

The shooting combat is much better than previous games. Adhesive is definitely the choke point for upgrades. I wouldn't call the weapons I have amazing, but it's still early and they do the job. Ammo is a bit scarce and kinda expensive, but only I have 2 CHA and LUCK.

It's a little harder than previous games, but that was probably needed. It can be tough to spot who is shooting at you and from where at times, and once I heard a voice say something like "What's that?" followed by a rocket up my ass 3 seconds later from I have no idea where. Ghouls come sprinting at you like a batter hit by a pitch. Raiders shoot you from rooftops behind cover. I've only died twice though. It's good fun.

I have no idea how a dedicated melee guy could get through the game, at least early on.

The crafting is cool, but an inventory full of everything starts to wear thin.

Save often ........

I hate that the ghouls are all over the place.

And has anyone figured out how to charge your power armor battery, or where to find a new one?

Beef Supreme · 11-11-2015, 11:02 AM

Str: 6
Per: 4
End: 4
Cha: 2
Int: 8
Agi: 2
Lk: 2

**Fire Me Boy!** · 11-11-2015, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigChiefTablet

Str: 6
Per: 4
End: 4
Cha: 2
Int: 8
Agi: 2
Lk: 2

I thought the starting total was 21?

Also, I always load up on Luck. Luck affects everything, from what you find in crates to critical hits. I've found in previous plays through F:3 and F:NV it's worth it.

Beef Supreme · 11-11-2015, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I thought the starting total was 21?

You get 21 points to spend, but each stat starts at 1, so 28 total.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 11-11-2015, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigChiefTablet

You get 21 points to spend, but each stat starts at 1, so 28 total.

Ah, good call.

Beef Supreme · 11-11-2015, 11:14 AM

I went high luck in Vegas, because crits, and gambling. The way crits work in this game, having to activate them manually on a cooldown, I didn't think it was worth it. I wanted perks in other trees.

Hard to say how much it effects what I find in crates. I may regret it being so low. I can always add more to luck as I go. I figured for first character I wanted to be able to carry a bunch of shit and get faster xp so I can add perks and even special points faster.

11-11-2015, 12:22 AM	#196
ChiefsLV Starter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Casino cash: $7022003	Playing on ps4. Have only made out of the vault. Initial impressions are I'm a little disappointed with the graphics, though I recently finished Witcher 3 and Last of us Remastered which are beautiful games. Realize that the Fallout series is more about the adventure/story/mechanics, but had hoped for little more graphics-wise.
Posts: 998

11-11-2015, 12:56 AM	#197
Dave Lane Space Cadet and Aczabel Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kanab, UT, USA Casino cash: $9333275 VARSITY	I'm only about 18 hours in but been getting my ass kicked a bunch. One thing i haven't figured is how to level skills like lockpicking to open safes. Any figure it out? __________________ Thanks, Trump for the civics lesson. We are learning so much about RICO, espionage, sedition, impeachment, the 25th Amendment, order of succession, nepotism, separation of powers, 1st Amendment, obstruction of justice, the emoluments clause, conflicts of interest, collusion, sanctions, oligarchs, money laundering and so much more.
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11-11-2015, 09:28 AM	#201
Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2108919	Reached level 15 last night. Things are mostly as expected with the game. Character graphics are clunky, but environment graphics are nice. They have some very serious flaws with the controls though. At least on PC. If you happen to use anything other than WSAD keys for movement, you have to deal with some major bullshit with key controls. I'm actually one of the few who uses EDSF keys for movement. When you set that, it completely ***s with controls in many other modes like settlement building. And you're constantly grabbing things and dragging them when you don't want to. Big facepalm by Bethesda there. The guns are amazing. I geek out on the complex customizations quite a bit. Ammo is scarce and expensive though. So you end up using whatever gun you happen to have ammo for, as opposed to sticking with one awesome gun. And even then, I end up doing gun bash finishers as often as possible to save shells. I have a pimped out weapon of just about every caliber available. The settlement building is fun. But I can't really see the point of it in the long run. I guess it gives you some free supplies. Boss battles are tough. I defeated the Mirelurk Queen, and holy shit that took me forever. Adhesive. JFC.... Don't you ever pass a roll of duct tape or Wonderglue and not pick that shit up, bro. Seriously. Workbench... that confused the shit out of me for quite a while. Took me way too long to figure out how to transfer my junk materials to the workbench to use them for gun/ammo building. Some of the Perks are frustrating. The good ones require you to be at specific player levels. Hint: Get a bad ass legendary fusion rifle, and nice armor early on by completing the Brotherhood of Steel mission in Cambridge. Save often........ __________________ Last edited by Fish; 11-11-2015 at 09:36 AM..*
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11-11-2015, 10:40 AM	#203
Beef Supreme MVP Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $10019560	I hit level 7 last night with a similar impression as Fish. I haven't worried about key rebinds in years, though. A programable gaming keypad has paid for itself multiple times in avoided headaches in multiple games. UI is tragically clunky. The shooting combat is much better than previous games. Adhesive is definitely the choke point for upgrades. I wouldn't call the weapons I have amazing, but it's still early and they do the job. Ammo is a bit scarce and kinda expensive, but only I have 2 CHA and LUCK. It's a little harder than previous games, but that was probably needed. It can be tough to spot who is shooting at you and from where at times, and once I heard a voice say something like "What's that?" followed by a rocket up my ass 3 seconds later from I have no idea where. Ghouls come sprinting at you like a batter hit by a pitch. Raiders shoot you from rooftops behind cover. I've only died twice though. It's good fun. I have no idea how a dedicated melee guy could get through the game, at least early on. The crafting is cool, but an inventory full of everything starts to wear thin. Save often ........
Posts: 11,000

11-11-2015, 10:57 AM	#204
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	Where did everyone start with the SPECIAL?
Posts: 35,253

11-11-2015, 11:02 AM	#206
Beef Supreme MVP Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $10019560	Str: 6 Per: 4 End: 4 Cha: 2 Int: 8 Agi: 2 Lk: 2
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11-11-2015, 11:14 AM	#210
Beef Supreme MVP Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $10019560	I went high luck in Vegas, because crits, and gambling. The way crits work in this game, having to activate them manually on a cooldown, I didn't think it was worth it. I wanted perks in other trees. Hard to say how much it effects what I find in crates. I may regret it being so low. I can always add more to luck as I go. I figured for first character I wanted to be able to carry a bunch of shit and get faster xp so I can add perks and even special points faster.
Posts: 11,000