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What is this 'new world order' though? Right now, the antagonist sounds like a generic megalomaniac, which us a bit dull. Sounds like the divide between Vault 77 and Death's Embrace is pretty important in your idea so you'll maybe want to focus on the ideological differences between them? E.g...

Definitely the urgency thing Norzan mentioned. Also, I think the main stories in 1, 2 and NV were more about the world, not the player. Like, you're given a very distant objective that might be a bit personal, but the climax of the story always concerns the world at large, not the LW's/SS's...

For the record, I agree with Sublime. But to answer the question... Europe was fractured in the Resource Wars when the EU (or Fallout's version of it) dissolved, so I think most countries would be divided. Also, there's a lot of different nations with different languages there, and bad blood...

Huh. Never knew Jim said that. Kinda sad. I actually quite like his videos, but I think he's always more emotional than rational. I don't remember him ever referencing a GURPS/D&D game, he's more of a AAA/Steam guy who has admitted he's not very good at video games. Fallout 3 sounds like a game...

Damn, that was not a question you have to answer to me or anyone, just something to consider before you go ahead, to make sure you make good use of what the setting gives you. ;) Regardless, from that answer, I see you have ideas you want to explore on the fic. And some strong opinions. Then...

Question: why Fallout? Why not Skyrim or Mass Effect? Transexuality isn't really a topic discussed in Fallout. How does it fit there? This is not a criticism, btw. The ability to experiment with themes is one of the advantages of fanfiction. You answer that question to yourself, figure out what...

Different tone. Also, I think I've heard complaints that it was more post-post-apocalyptic than post-apocalyptic?

I guess it'd have to be Lynette. Myron in 2nd place. Thing is, I think they're good characters, they make sense, and I like hating them. Ulysses I dislike on multiple levels. I don't like hating him. I wish he never existed. Nothing in F3 made me care enough about characters to feel anything...

FO1: calling Gizmo names It was funny. I selected the option to make fun of his weight because I just came from Morrowind and had no idea what an RPG with consequences was like. That was sort of the first defining moment of Fallout for me. Also, killing Lou. It took me three tries and I was...

When they announced settlement building. I was foolishly hoping beth would learn a thing or two from New Vegas, like how to write better story and characters. I even decided that maybe synths wouldn't be that bad. But then they announced settlement building and I realised they learnt nothing...

1. Post-apocalypse is about finding your missing male family member only, so you'll have to look for your missing brother. Or your missing grandfather who is the sole survivor. 2. You'll start in Vault 123, because you need to start in a vault, it needs to have a spiffy number, and because...

I'm European but I'd have to say no, better let it be an original IP. I ould see Fallout working in Canada or Mexico *maybe* but I think that 50s Americana (used in moderation like in 1 and 2) is what gives the franchise a lot of its trademark flavour, moreso than ghouls. Maybe it could be done...

This is tough. As mentioned above, 1 has the better atmosphere and characters but 2 has more stuff. I feel more at home with 1 but given the choice I'll choose to play 2 not only because of the quantity of stuff, but also because it improves on the mechanics, like the 'take all' button...

The first time I shot a wanamingo to pieces with a Bozar. My first walkthrough was as a charismatic smart-alec so I was terrified of those. Then I built up a nice Big Guns character and went to clean up the mines. Wanamingos have a rather nice "death by big guns" special animation. Kinda felt...

Fallout 2. Gecko Junkyard, though I have no idea if I'd be of any use there. It's just that Gecko's full of funny and interesting ghouls and it's generally such a chill place... until Vault City comes a-knockin'.