The Fallout 3 Thread

NeonSamurai · 11-07-08, 03:14 PM

Since there doesn't seem to be a thread for the actual game itself now that its out I figured I would start one for talking about the released game Fallout 3.

Though you are certainly welcome to post negative feedback as well as positive (and anything else having to do with the game) I will ask that you have at least played the game for a couple of days minimum before bashing it. You can not properly comment on something you have not personally experienced.

Ill post my own opinions here over the weekend when i have time, but I will say in brief that I do really like the game, I'm finding it to be generally pretty immersive, and a lot of fun, though of course not perfect.

LiveGoat · 11-07-08, 05:33 PM

I've got it on PC. It's more fun than a barrel of strippers, but it has it's drawbacks:

1. The bugs! constant crashes, for some it's when you start a game, for others it's during the "growing up" stage of the game and then thereare those (like myself) who have 5-10 minute "windows" out in the wasteland to play before it locks up. This just becomes unbearable over time.

2. I hate that there is no option to turn of the "event camera" so that when I take a shot or punch using VATS I can stay in first person. Yeah,m it's cool to see the max paynish/matrixy style gore but after a while you get bored with it and you wanna stay immersed in first person.

3. The "rubble barriers" that force you to take the subways to reach different sections of downtown DC rather than being able to simply walk over or around them.

Other than the crashing issue the other complaints are minor quibbles that could possibly be fixed with mods (if they decide to release a Construction Set) and a patch should fix the bugs.

That said, it's a hevy contender for GOTY. I'm a big Fallout fan, too (pre-ordered the first two games back in the day) and to me it's got the feel down perfectly even though it's got a different game engine and perspective.

Also, I think the character creation/being born/growing up phase of the game was pure genius and Liam Neeson's voice acting was terrific. It made you want to carry on through the game. He was that compelling and that's usually a hard thing for actors to do in video games for some reason.

Get it, get it get it!

kiwi_2005 · 11-07-08, 07:46 PM

Ive found it a bit buggy too, and for some reason pretty much to easy, i mean this game is headshot galore!

But hell yeah this is a joyride all the way for me so far. I think Besheda have done a awesome job the bugs do not make the game unplayable and next patch should come out soon.

SUBMAN1 · 11-07-08, 09:00 PM

Here is my take on the difficulty level. If you play with VATS, it is too easy. If you play as FPS only, it is rather difficult on the highest levels, though as you raise your stats, you can become a crackshot.

I have decided to forgo using VATS at all. It feels like a cheat and is not properly balanced.

-S

Galanti · 11-07-08, 11:15 PM

I too get frequent CTD's once I'm out in the wastelands. The only thing that seems to cure them is to disable AA or play in windowed mode. Neither of it which is really acceptable so I believe I'll wait for a second patch. I've tried everything mentioned at the Bethesda forums (there are an insane amount of proposed 'fixes'), but the above two are the only ones that work.

On the other hand, it's an incrediable game, suffers a bit from consolitis like everything else these days, but when it's finally patched up and modded will remain on my hard drive for years to come.

Kapitan_Phillips · 11-08-08, 08:16 AM

Bethesda is one of my favourite development studios

11-07-08, 03:14 PM	#1
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	The Fallout 3 Thread Since there doesn't seem to be a thread for the actual game itself now that its out I figured I would start one for talking about the released game Fallout 3. Though you are certainly welcome to post negative feedback as well as positive (and anything else having to do with the game) I will ask that you have at least played the game for a couple of days minimum before bashing it. You can not properly comment on something you have not personally experienced. Ill post my own opinions here over the weekend when i have time, but I will say in brief that I do really like the game, I'm finding it to be generally pretty immersive, and a lot of fun, though of course not perfect. __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff Last edited by NeonSamurai; 11-07-08 at 03:16 PM.

11-07-08, 07:46 PM	#3
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Ive found it a bit buggy too, and for some reason pretty much to easy, i mean this game is headshot galore! But hell yeah this is a joyride all the way for me so far. I think Besheda have done a awesome job the bugs do not make the game unplayable and next patch should come out soon. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

11-07-08, 09:00 PM	#4
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here is my take on the difficulty level. If you play with VATS, it is too easy. If you play as FPS only, it is rather difficult on the highest levels, though as you raise your stats, you can become a crackshot. I have decided to forgo using VATS at all. It feels like a cheat and is not properly balanced. -S __________________

11-08-08, 08:16 AM	#6
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Bethesda is one of my favourite development studios __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

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11-07-08, 05:33 PM	#2
LiveGoat XO Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 408 Downloads: 439 Uploads: 0	I've got it on PC. It's more fun than a barrel of strippers, but it has it's drawbacks: 1. The bugs! constant crashes, for some it's when you start a game, for others it's during the "growing up" stage of the game and then thereare those (like myself) who have 5-10 minute "windows" out in the wasteland to play before it locks up. This just becomes unbearable over time. 2. I hate that there is no option to turn of the "event camera" so that when I take a shot or punch using VATS I can stay in first person. Yeah,m it's cool to see the max paynish/matrixy style gore but after a while you get bored with it and you wanna stay immersed in first person. 3. The "rubble barriers" that force you to take the subways to reach different sections of downtown DC rather than being able to simply walk over or around them. Other than the crashing issue the other complaints are minor quibbles that could possibly be fixed with mods (if they decide to release a Construction Set) and a patch should fix the bugs. That said, it's a hevy contender for GOTY. I'm a big Fallout fan, too (pre-ordered the first two games back in the day) and to me it's got the feel down perfectly even though it's got a different game engine and perspective. Also, I think the character creation/being born/growing up phase of the game was pure genius and Liam Neeson's voice acting was terrific. It made you want to carry on through the game. He was that compelling and that's usually a hard thing for actors to do in video games for some reason. Get it, get it get it!

11-07-08, 11:15 PM	#5
Galanti Captain Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 536 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	I too get frequent CTD's once I'm out in the wastelands. The only thing that seems to cure them is to disable AA or play in windowed mode. Neither of it which is really acceptable so I believe I'll wait for a second patch. I've tried everything mentioned at the Bethesda forums (there are an insane amount of proposed 'fixes'), but the above two are the only ones that work. On the other hand, it's an incrediable game, suffers a bit from consolitis like everything else these days, but when it's finally patched up and modded will remain on my hard drive for years to come.