The Official Fallout 3 thread of post-apocalyptic proportions!
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plagiarize
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this day is going too slowly. my pc copy awaits me at EB tonight (getting a boxed version of the regular... don't want to risk missing out on any mods...)
oblivion REALLY isn't my kind of game for a number of reasons too long to list. i have very high hopes here and i'll probably throw out some impressions later to digest how i feel about it and how i feel it compares to oblivion for someone that just couldn't get into it.
question that i couldn't see answered in the reviews... is the world streaming or does it load in chunks like oblivion did?
oblivion REALLY isn't my kind of game for a number of reasons too long to list. i have very high hopes here and i'll probably throw out some impressions later to digest how i feel about it and how i feel it compares to oblivion for someone that just couldn't get into it.
question that i couldn't see answered in the reviews... is the world streaming or does it load in chunks like oblivion did?
Felix Lighter
Member
I purchased a gaming laptop a month or so ago. I've seen the recommended specs for the PC version of Fallout 3 and I believe I'm in good shape but of course the specs are based on desktop hardware. I just want to be sure if I go with the PC version that I actually get better performance over my console. Here are my specs:
Intel Core2 Duo processor P8400 2.26 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache 1066, MHz FSB
4096 MB 1066 MHz DDR3 memory
Nvidia 9800M GTS 512 MB
I guess my main concern is the graphics card. I'm not sure what desktop graphics card that the 9800M GTS would be equivalent to. What kind of performance can I expect? Any information would be appreciated.
Intel Core2 Duo processor P8400 2.26 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache 1066, MHz FSB
4096 MB 1066 MHz DDR3 memory
Nvidia 9800M GTS 512 MB
I guess my main concern is the graphics card. I'm not sure what desktop graphics card that the 9800M GTS would be equivalent to. What kind of performance can I expect? Any information would be appreciated.
Grimm Fandango
Member
Felix Lighter said:
The 9800M GTS is one of the best laptop cards out there. Surely you knew that when you bought it? You'll be able to run the game fine.
Oh and I think it's equivalent to an 8800 GS.
Actually it sounds like you own the P-7811FX from Gateway. I do as well.
That's funny because I never took the starter pistol.Chiggs said:
I let Amada keep it to protect herself and took a baseball bat. Then I later killed one of the Overseer's men and took HIS gun! Way better, no doubt.
This us another example of how awesome this game is because each player's experience is unique.
Mr. Spinnington
Banned
had some weird stuff happen to me throughout this game, but so far my favorite glitch has to be the one i caught with my phone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMNJfcVWUtw
but you tell me (ps3 version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMNJfcVWUtw
but you tell me (ps3 version)
dreadfulwater
aka morbidesque
Grimm Fandango said:
yeah, thats a good one. I have a Radeon Mobilty x1600 in mine, 512 ram on that with slower clock speed, with a similar CPU setup, and its awesome for games. I ran the witcher maxed out on it no problem.
DangerStepp
Member
ckohler said:
That's pretty cool. I was considering doing that, but my character isn't skilled in melee.
GAF, help me decide if I should purchase this game. I pre-ordered the LE but am not certain if I will go pick it up or if I will wait and get the game when it drops in price at some point in the future.
I love Oblivion.
I like the post-apocalyptic setting.
I've never played Fallout 1 or 2.
I don't like the idea that I can't continue playing the game after the ending.
I have a huge backlog I could play instead (including Mass Effect, Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon)
I love Oblivion.
I like the post-apocalyptic setting.
I've never played Fallout 1 or 2.
I don't like the idea that I can't continue playing the game after the ending.
I have a huge backlog I could play instead (including Mass Effect, Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon)
Felix Lighter
Member
Grimm Fandango said:
Yes that is my laptop but I wasn't aware that the 9800M GTS was that fantastic. I bought it because it was a very economical gaming laptop. I wasn't looking for anything top of the line; just something that could handle any of valve's Source games respectibly.
Cornballer
Member
Can more of you post your builds, please? Just curious what sort of stats, skills, and perks people are playing with and how they like them so far. Thanks.
TheJollyCorner
Member
aasoncott said:
that was one minor problem I had with Oblivion- you couldn't plant your seed all over the land.
If this is the same Fallout from years gone, you should at least get to 'romance' some coked out, slumming JET-head.
Outtrigger888
Member
Damn that was the quickest 11 hours of my life, fuck I didnt care for oblivion but this game is somthing else, im so hooked, buy this game everyone. three dog out
TheJollyCorner
Member
Mooreberg said:
never, EVER trust anyone named Doc. Morbid.
TheJollyCorner said:that was one minor problem I had with Oblivion- you couldn't plant your seed all over the land.
If this is the same Fallout from years gone, you should at least get to 'romance' some coked out, slumming JET-head.
man if there is some hot lesbian action between a female MC and amata, i'm gonna do my best to unlock it. i doubt it though. this aint fable.
and as far as i can tell, the only M rated stuff about fallout 3 so far is just the gore and strong language. no really dirty stuff like in the older games.
TheJollyCorner
Member
Pellham said:man if there is some hot lesbian action between a female MC and amata, i'm gonna do my best to unlock it. i doubt it though. this aint fable.
and as far as i can tell, the only M rated stuff about fallout 3 so far is just the gore and strong language. no really dirty stuff like in the older games.
keep us posted, Pell
Please guys help me. Should I buy the PS3 version (I generally prefer to play on the PS3), the 360 version (I hate how loud my 360 is) or the PC version (normally I don't play PC games)?
I've tried systemrequirementslab.com and my system should be ok. It's a Intel Core2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz, 2048MB DDR2 667, GeForce 8800 GTS 512 with Windows Vista Ultimate. Would it look and play better on my PC than the PS3/360 version?
I've tried systemrequirementslab.com and my system should be ok. It's a Intel Core2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz, 2048MB DDR2 667, GeForce 8800 GTS 512 with Windows Vista Ultimate. Would it look and play better on my PC than the PS3/360 version?
Houston3000
Member
kamorra said:
PC without a doubt
Your PC is fine and you'll still get all the achievements on your Gamertag if that is an issue for you since it's a LIVE enabled game.
NarcissisticJay
Member
Houston3000 said:
Never really thought about it, are all games that are LIVE tied to your tag. Or is it just the games that are also on 360?
Houston3000
Member
NarcissisticJay said:
Just Fallout 3 I think but hopefully others will do the same in the future
Kodiak said:
I love Steam, even just bought FarCry 2 on there but there is really no reason it's better than a retail copy of the game. No box, no manual, no preorder bonuses, and you have to spend hours downloading the thing. For what? So you don't have to drive to the store? It's not like most games even require you put a disc in your drive anymore.
TheJollyCorner
Member
how can anyone really not want a physical copy of a purchased item? I've never understood that.
MrTroubleMaker
Member
:lol same for meKodiak said:
Like the hat?
Banned
i went to pick up my fallout 3 CE at gamestop and they were still closed, with a sign on the door saying that the lock was jammed.
damn you, GS.
damn you, GS.
Chiggs said:
True. I still love collecting console games to fill up my shelf space.
Theres just something comforting about knowing that I could get on any PC or my hard-drive could get wiped and I would still always have complete access to my PC collection, hassle free.
/steam shill
Eighthours
Member
Zeliard said:
I liked the melee combat a lot more than the real-time shooting. It's very Oblivion. Walking around the interiors with a flaming sword (don't do it outdoors or you'll get raped) is rather satisfying.