XTgrndr Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 This is a request I want, just because it would add a level of realism (for me anyway) in the game. Whenever I use a bed, I just see a timer countdown over a black screen. I'd prefer to actually see the Courier lying on the bed with the timer ticking down in the corner. And yes, I know there is a mod that allows you to do this, but you have to use the portable bed the mod supplies, it doesn't allow you to use any bed in the game.
dangman4ever Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) NVM Edited August 9, 2013 by dangman4ever
devinpatterson Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 And yes, I know there is a mod that allows you to do this, but you have to use the portable bed the mod supplies, it doesn't allow you to use any bed in the game. Which mod is it?
XTgrndr Posted August 9, 2013 Author Posted August 9, 2013 This is the mod I referred to: http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/39188/ I dismissed it for another reason, you can get mugged or attacked in your sleep. I don't want that to happen.
dangman4ever Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 But both events add a level of realism however. Isn't that what you've been looking for? I dismissed it for another reason, you can get mugged or attacked in your sleep. I don't want that to happen.
XTgrndr Posted August 10, 2013 Author Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Only if I get to wake up while being mugged and cut the guy's hand off! As a seasoned warrior, the Courier would be one of those people you can't sneak up on.And if you touch them, out comes the knife and they attack you with it.I don't believe that someone would sleep while they were being attacked, naturally, you'd wake up and fight back! And if you happen to have companions with you, in particular, ED-E, who does not sleep, it would be even more implausible. Even if you had 2 companions who sleep as well, the odds of all 3 of you not waking up when an intruder arrives are incredibly small. That's another reason I dismissed it as unrealistic. Edited August 10, 2013 by XTgrndr
dangman4ever Posted August 10, 2013 Posted August 10, 2013 I'll grant you the ED-E factor but constantly traveling on foot is going to wear people out to the point where they're going to sleep heavily. So it is plausible for three people to be completely unaware when an intruder arrives.
Rasputin258 Posted August 10, 2013 Posted August 10, 2013 I want that mod too!!!Somebody make it!!!ED-E would or a dog would guard me while I sleep.
XTgrndr Posted August 11, 2013 Author Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) I don't know how it works, but with people who are used to danger, even when they are asleep, part of them remains alert, scanning for danger. The slightest sound or the sensation of someone touching them, they wake up in a shot and are instantly aware. I'm assuming being in a hostile environment, that's how they'd be acting. Essentially, they're not in deep sleep, they're in a light sleep which can easily be disturbed. Also, it's common practice to sleep in shifts, for example, say Cass goes to sleep, then you take a nap while she keeps watch and so on. Edited August 11, 2013 by XTgrndr
dangman4ever Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) What you're describing is called "hyper-awareness" or "Hypervigilance" and is common among soldiers. Especially those with PTSD. I don't know how it works, but with people who are used to danger, even when they are asleep, part of them remains alert, scanning for danger. The slightest sound or the sensation of someone touching them, they wake up in a shot and are instantly aware. I'm assuming being in a hostile environment, that's how they'd be acting. Essentially, they're not in deep sleep, they're in a light sleep which can easily be disturbed. Edited August 11, 2013 by dangman4ever
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