Modding advice for new player who is not so good at shooters

[OpenWorldAddict]

So, I just got Fallout New Vegas off of the Steam Autumn sale, and there is no way I am not going to be modding it straight away.

 

Earlier years, I have avoided the later Fallout series (Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas) like it was a plague for quite some time. That is because I consider it generally a first person shooter, and I am not good at those kinds of games.

 

I have a disability in which I had a stroke when i was an infant that did damage to my thalamus, and that is the organ in the brain that is all about data transmission, (recieving information from different parts of the body and deciding where to send it in the brain for processing.) The result of the damage is what's called delayed processing. In other words, it takes me longer to process information than it does other people.

 

What that means in gaming terms, or in particular action games is that avoiding taking hits is almost impossible for me, because I don't see the attack or shot coming at me before it is too late. It is why I never liked using shields in Oblivion and Skyrim, because it was impossible for me to exactly time my blocks to the enemies attacks. That is why I don't typically enjoy first person shooters.

 

For me to be successful at a game, surviving being hit (or not being seen in the first place) is the only way I can do it. For that reason, I enjoy shooters more when the game actively encourage the use of cover, or when I am able to use long range stealth to my advantage.

 

Now I decided to finally buy a fallout 3d game because of it's open-ended world and how immersive it can be, and I am kind of falling in love with the setting. I also feel that the VAT system will give me a chance despite my problems with fps games. I am going with Fallout New Vegas instead of Fallout 3 becuase the starting situation of Fallout New Vegas is more open to interpretation, so I can more easily create a backstory for my character, which helps with immersion and roleplaying.

 

Now that you know why I got Fallout New Vegas and what my challenge are with this type of game, I hope you can give me some modding advice.

 

In particular, I like the sound of Project Nevada because it adds so many new features into the game that wasn't there to begin with. I just don't like how it makes it harder. I don't need Fallout New Vegas to be harder when i am just getting into it and as I explained above, I am not that good with this type of game.

 

So, what are your recommendations. (note I will be playing Fallout New Vegas on hardcore mode because I do like having to do more to survive. Adding survival elements into my games (like RND and Frostfall for Skyrim) makes those games more immersive for me.)

[bethjunkie]

Hi! I would encourage you to try playing as a sniper and get ED-E and Boone as companions as their perks should help you pick out enemies easier.

 

I'm afraid I can't advise on Project Nevada as I've never used it but I'm sure people who do will come along soon.

[Ladez]

Good news: Fallout: New Vegas, as opposed to Fallout 3, is not so much of a shooter and way more of an action cRPG. Fallout 3 rebooted the series with a new vision in mind and new Vegas is an attempt to return to the classic RPG formula of FO1/2. FNV strongly emphasizes player agency - making choices and living with the consequences - where FO3 more commonly has you dealing with your problems with your guns. So it sounds to me like you've made the best choice, keeping your disability in mind. That's not to say I believe you couldn't or shouldn't play FO3, it's a great game for completely different reasons than FNV. FO3 is far superior in terms of exploration, for instance. Bethesda knows how to build interesting worldspaces, I'll give them that. But FNV wins in terms of actual roleplaying value and the story being coherent.

 

In your situation, you are probably going to want to use VATS a lot. I don't feel like the game requires any particular quick responses in terms of combat. You may be caught off guard once in a while but when that happens, tap V and take care of the problem at your own pace. You will also be able to use long range stealth in quite a lot of sitations. It is actually the superior tactic in most cases when you're outdoors. The game allows you to resolve many conflicts peacefully, if you meet the appropriate skill requirement, so if I were you I'd make sure to put quite a bit of points into Speech early on. If you choose to approach the game with a shooter mindset, then Boone and ED-E as suggested by bethjunkie will be excellent companions. If you're going for a stealthy or diplomatic character however, they are practically useless. Boone is a bloodthirsty idiot who will utilize any chance possible to run head on into fights with the Legion. If you want to engage the Legion in any kind of peaceful manner, I strongly suggest you leave him behind.

 

If you're interested in Project Nevada, don't be scared off because it increases difficulty. It comes in four modules that you choose from during installation. The only one that is required is the Core module, which doesn't contain any difficulty-increasing features. Additionally, every feature can be toggled on and off according to your needs. The Equipment and Cyberware modules mainly adds new items, so you shouldn't worry about those. The Rebalance module is what really changes the game in terms of difficulty, so if you install that you should spend some time in the configuration menu to adjust the various options to your liking.