Category Archives: Fallout 3

A new game, a new way to play.

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

When playing the time sure does fly by, even when you are doing the most simple things like understanding the story.  On top of that I must’ve started over 100 times because I am one of those perfectionists when it … Continue reading →

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It’s as much about Who you know than What you know.

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

Fallout 3, like many of the RPGs created by Obsidian (Knights of the Old Republic) and Bethesda (The Elder Scrolls) had made in the past are in currently working on, had been constructed with a complex and robust dialog system. On … Continue reading →

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….And Who Made You King?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

I slightly ruined the topic of this essay when I brought it up in class last week Monday, but I think it’s one of the most interesting power plays in the game, and that is Silver and Moriarty.  There are … Continue reading →

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Aintchu Got No Culture?!!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

I think two of the more interesting places, especially early in the game, are Springvale Elementary and Springvale itself. They stuck with me, I think, because of the stark contrast between what you had seen up to that point, the … Continue reading →

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You’re not that S.P.E.C.I.A.L. if everyone else is too

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

In the character creation phase of the game I decided to stick pretty closely to one of the presets they had available. I began with a Caucasian male. I did my best to make a face that looked as if … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Character Customization and Creating a Interactive World

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

I’ve gotten into a habit now that when I look for a new game to buy I run it through a basic criteria of questions. -Is it visually appealing? Do places cause emotional responses? -What sort of customization options does … Continue reading →

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Wasteland Society

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Because the Wasteland civilians must place such a heavy value on basic survival means in a ruthless, primal environment, the political and economic structure is much more malleable and subjected to the various factions that been established.  While some (groups) … Continue reading →

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The Enclave, dear America

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

In the world of Fallout III the political scene is primarily composed of the Enclave and the Brotherhood of steel. Over the radio I’ve heard the Enclave’s propaganda as well as a discussion between President Eden and one of his … Continue reading →

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They are who we thought they were… but why?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Ah, the wonderful world of Fallout 3: so many warm faces, gentle beings, and genuine citizens… yeah, maybe before the apocalypse. These characters (for the most part), are almost as grim as can be. Even if they are not as … Continue reading →

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Can’t we all just… get along?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

After entering the wasteland, the first hint I got at any sort of political scene in Fallout 3 was Lucas Simms, the sheriff and mayor of Megaton. His concern lied with the safety of the town, which entailed concern with … Continue reading →

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