Poll: Fallout 3 is not fun, am I doing something wrong?
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You know you can leave and come back and they usually forgive you. Also you have a map so if the marker does not make sense look at your map, there is a local and world map so thats pretty useful, heres a tipthough, dont murder an entire town untill your atleast level 10, my friend wanted to kill all the doctors and well, hes screwed.
You're not obligated to like it just because its a popular game... If you're not enjoying it then its probably just not got that 'certain something' you look for in a game. Just trade it in and move on 
Either restart and avoid hurting the friendlys, or go play something you will enjoy. If your not having fun playing a game, then stop playing it. Just because lots of people like something doesn't mean you have to like it.
It's not an entirely uncommon opinion, it's just an opinion that gets drowned out by all the fans who hail it as one of the greatest games in existence.Lineoutt said:
I personally think it's one of the most depressing and unimaginative games i've ever played.
You're thrown into a dull brown wasteland with no clear direction or objective, you trundle along without any money or equipment. Even if you can get hold of ammo you still get killed because your guns do bugger all.
Some people on the other hand like the sort of depressing "wasteland ranger" atmosphere though. I think it's in desperate need of some colour and a difficulty curve, other people disagree, it's as simple as that
It's a love or hate kind of thing.
I had the same problem, dude. It's VERY slow and annoying for the first 5-10 levels of your character simply because it's illogical before level 9-12ish. If you have a shotgun pointed right at a dudes head from two inches away, the head should explode. The problem is you have to level the guns up for them to work logically. After you do that, it's amazingly fun.Lineoutt said:
Why thank you, and yes, it's me.gameo53 said:
I've played the hell out of this game, must have put nearly 200 hours into it now. I even figured how to make a perfect character, and know the location of almost every bobblehead by memory... Wait, this isn't really something to brag about is it?
well, are you fighting with V.A.T.S? actually doing some role-playing in the game? went exploring the Capital Wasteland? scavaged for anything you can use or sell? went on any side quests? immersered yourself in the experiance?
I think if you didn't do any of the following, I don't think you're playing it right, this isn't as story-heavy as Bioware games, it makes up for being a good RPG sandbox post-apocolyptic experiance.
am I being bias toward this game?
I think if you didn't do any of the following, I don't think you're playing it right, this isn't as story-heavy as Bioware games, it makes up for being a good RPG sandbox post-apocolyptic experiance.
am I being bias toward this game?
Yeah killing everyone because you decided to check your gun by shooting someone in the face....
Not the smartest move. It is a large free roaming game significantly better then oblivion(to me) you just.. gotta like.. NOT kill people to check to see if your guns work.
There is lots of neat stuff to do and side quests that are cool. Just, avoid, shooting, innocent, people, to, test, your, gun.
Give it this extra chance. Still don't like it. Trade it in it's not your cup of tea.
Not the smartest move. It is a large free roaming game significantly better then oblivion(to me) you just.. gotta like.. NOT kill people to check to see if your guns work.
There is lots of neat stuff to do and side quests that are cool. Just, avoid, shooting, innocent, people, to, test, your, gun.
Give it this extra chance. Still don't like it. Trade it in it's not your cup of tea.
It really might not be the game for you. I know people who really don't like games that they can get lost in, meaning there is no clear direction.
For some people, Fallout is just a little too open. The ability to shoot whoever you want and thus alter the story also annoys some. You can play this way, but it is going to be more difficult.
My rule of thumb for these types of games when I am suggesting them to others is to hold off on killing anyone you can talk to until you get a feel for the game. Once you realize how the game works, go on a killing rampage if you like. It's designed to work with you if that's what you like to do.
For some people, Fallout is just a little too open. The ability to shoot whoever you want and thus alter the story also annoys some. You can play this way, but it is going to be more difficult.
My rule of thumb for these types of games when I am suggesting them to others is to hold off on killing anyone you can talk to until you get a feel for the game. Once you realize how the game works, go on a killing rampage if you like. It's designed to work with you if that's what you like to do.
If you don't know where Rivet City is then you just cut yourself off from any merchant who can repair your things. You'll spend more money on the items to repair your things. Thats why I usually locate Rivet City on my pip-boy and then blow up Megaton (though I usually save it because I generally play as a good guy). But you are right, evil is easier.Rusman said:
There is no such thing as a dead end subway station. They all lead somewhere. You just have to figure out how to get through it. It's not like they aren't terribly linear in the first place. Although, I was having a tough time with it too until I got a good grasp of the map.
Of course, Megaton is mad at you. You shot one of their people. The game doesn't let you get away with things like that. If it did, it wouldn't be an RPG now would it?
I suggest starting a new game. Don't kill anyone that isn't already hostile. Explore a little, try to enjoy what you're doing. If you don't enjoy it, don't keep grinding at it. Fallout 3 expects you to take the game as if you are from Vault 101. Realistically, you could never leave the vault and know exactly what to do. So you need to talk to people, think about what you need to do or where you want to go.
Me, for instance. I didn't want to do the main quest and put that off until the very end. It's much more fun -- in my opinion -- to trek the wasteland and try to find valuables. I've always been quite the looter in games anyhow.
Of course, Megaton is mad at you. You shot one of their people. The game doesn't let you get away with things like that. If it did, it wouldn't be an RPG now would it?
I suggest starting a new game. Don't kill anyone that isn't already hostile. Explore a little, try to enjoy what you're doing. If you don't enjoy it, don't keep grinding at it. Fallout 3 expects you to take the game as if you are from Vault 101. Realistically, you could never leave the vault and know exactly what to do. So you need to talk to people, think about what you need to do or where you want to go.
Me, for instance. I didn't want to do the main quest and put that off until the very end. It's much more fun -- in my opinion -- to trek the wasteland and try to find valuables. I've always been quite the looter in games anyhow.
It seems that Fallout 3 is either hated by people or loved by people.
I'd say just start over and not shoot random civilians. Unless you want to be evil. But evil is less fun, IMO.
I'd say just start over and not shoot random civilians. Unless you want to be evil. But evil is less fun, IMO.
After you beat all of the quests and get to the max amount of levels (20 w/o broken steel, 30 with it). after you get level 20, i recommend you buy and download the expansion packs as they will put a little bit of fun back. but the main reason why this game is not fun to you is probably because you ont understand the point: this game isn't supposed to be "fun" per se, but more of an adventure game. its meant for us people who, after an hour of being tormented by friends, decide to play a solo game and adventure a bit and kill whole seetlements as i like to do with my Experimental MIRV. Heres what to do to make it a challenge :
1. locate and store all unique weapons and clothing/armor
2. discover all locations
3. beat all of the quests
4.play the game three times : one with good karma, one with all bad karma, and one with you being in a neutral karma state
5. download all expansion packs
6. Wait for the next fallout.
1. locate and store all unique weapons and clothing/armor
2. discover all locations
3. beat all of the quests
4.play the game three times : one with good karma, one with all bad karma, and one with you being in a neutral karma state
5. download all expansion packs
6. Wait for the next fallout.
The joy in Fallout 3 is in the characters and the places.
So go out, wander into the wasteland, and find some characters.
If you want a pretty powerful gun, go to the very top right corner of the map (It's quite a trek), and find the Republic of Dave. I won't tell you much about the Republic of Dave, other then it has a guy named Dave in it.
To get the weapon you have to elect someone OTHER then Dave (or kill Dave). This gives you access to Dave's Safe, and a suped up Hunting Rifle called Ol' Painless
So go out, wander into the wasteland, and find some characters.
If you want a pretty powerful gun, go to the very top right corner of the map (It's quite a trek), and find the Republic of Dave. I won't tell you much about the Republic of Dave, other then it has a guy named Dave in it.
To get the weapon you have to elect someone OTHER then Dave (or kill Dave). This gives you access to Dave's Safe, and a suped up Hunting Rifle called Ol' Painless
I actually liked the challenge of getting Vengeance in The deathclaw sanctuary. but Ol' Painless is pretty good too, since its ammo type (.32 bullets i believe) are abundant.Altorin said: