Talk:Gobi Campaign scout rifle/Archive 1

Damage?
That DPS figure of 106 looks awfully low - I would say, based on the figures I see in pipboy (67 Dmg, 209 DPS), that's supposed to be 206. 124.148.154.133 19:35, November 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Not necessarily, in the Pip-Boy the Gauss Rifle has a DPS of over 400, but realistically it's nowhere near that. (As demonstrated on the page). Smuff [ The cake is a lie.  ] 19:47, November 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * The page shows the base stats, as stated in the GECK. DPS is affected by perks like Rapid Reload.  Oneiros42 19:51, November 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * The page shows the base stats, as stated in the GECK. DPS is affected by perks like Rapid Reload.  Oneiros42 19:51, November 8, 2010 (UTC)


 * Actually I realised after I posted it's presumably affected by AP - I, of course, have Kamikaze and a high Agility. 124.148.154.133 08:05, November 9, 2010 (UTC)


 * im not sure either of you are correct really, since i have rapid reload, fast shot, action boy, 10 agility, math wrath, and so on with it still sitting at 206 fully repaired for me.


 * That DPS figure of 106 is pulled from the GECK directly; but the GECK doesn't calculate the DPS properly. I'll look over the article and make the necessary changes, if needed. -- 21:56, November 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok, the DPS was off but only by a negligible amount (.07). -- 21:59, November 9, 2010 (UTC)

i have actually taken to using this as an all purpose weapon, both for long and short range fighting. the CDN degrade is slow enough with this compared to the standard sniper that its not really detrimental to do so.

considering the massive crit rate, high damage, and it being semi-automatic with a very fast reload time ive just been hip-shooting when things get close. even in vats its barely more AP than a ranger sequoia and i have pretty much every possible trait and perk to reduce AP costs and give me more AP so it works fine.

the crit rate is really what sets this thing off as an all purpose weapon. true a ranger sequoia has slightly higher damage, i get a crit almost every single shot with the gobi and with improved criticals perk actually do more damage.

not to mention .45-70 ammo is a pain in the backside to keep stocked, while .308 ammo is practically falling out of your pockets.

Maybe I am just lucky, but at the Gun Runners, they stock my .45-70 ammo at about 100 rounds per restock. I can keep it fairly well stocked, though I eat through it pretty quickly,...And .308, God, you ca't get rid of it fast enough. Literally. Troy242621 12:47, January 9, 2011 (UTC)

Repair categories
-it says that with jury rigging this can be repaired with any 2 handed weapon. this is incorrect as it will not allow me to repair it with varmint rifles or hunting rifles. it will allow me to repair it using service rifles, marksmans carbines, and the like.
 * Two handed guns are two handed weapons that are not bolt/lever action. the link shows the category and all weapons that fall under it. --Saphireking65 23:16, November 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * Two handed guns should be renamed then, because that title is extremely misleading, especially when it includes things like an SMG.
 * I agree, but it is currently the best way to name the category, bring it up on the Jury Rigging page. --Saphireking65 18:43, November 10, 2010 (UTC)

Pure Speculation (Boone Spoilers)
Purely as an excercise in hypothetical thinking...

This is Boone's sniper rifle. This is the gun that killed his wife.

Consider: Boone's wife was kidnapped by the Legion and taken to a slave camp.

Consider: Boone is an ex-NCR sniper. And a damn good one, judging by his performance as a companion.

Consider: To prevent his wife form being made a Legion slave, Boone shot her.

Consider: When going into Cottonwood Cove, Boone says things to the effect of 'This is a Legion slaver camp. I have been here before.'

Consider: On the slopes above Cottonwood Cove is Snipers Nest. Where we find this gun.

Hypothesis, based on the above: Boone trailed the Legion party that kidnapped his wife to Cottonwood Cove. There he set up Snipers Nest, waited for his shot, and then took it. Afterwards he locked this gun in a chest and left it, it's final job done.

Just a thought exercise I thought I would share. Zero hard proof, lots of circumstantial hints and conjecture. 72.27.240.60 23:20, November 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * I don't understand the point of your comment. It's already stated on the weapon page that this is likely the gun Boone shot his wife with.  What else are you trying to say? Oneiros42 00:52, November 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * I don't understand the point of your comment. It's already stated on the weapon page that this is likely the gun Boone shot his wife with.  What else are you trying to say? Oneiros42 00:52, November 10, 2010 (UTC)

i think it was added AFTER he made this comment...? 161.116.122.22 07:34, November 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * No, I added it some days ago. Oneiros42 07:36, November 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yup it was in there before I said anything. I just didnt check the article since I figured something based on 100% speculation would be included.  No proof etc. 72.27.228.234 02:22, November 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yup it was in there before I said anything. I just didnt check the article since I figured something based on 100% speculation would be included.  No proof etc. 72.27.228.234 02:22, November 13, 2010 (UTC)

If you read the Bill of Sale when doing the quest for Boone, if you did that is. It says that it was for the sale of Carla Boone and the unborn child. I'm sure Boone knew of his child and that is an added reason why he shot her. It is speculation for he may not have known but in my opinion both is a good enough reason, however emotionally devastating it may be, to shoot his wife.

why was the notes section deleted?
It simply pointed out that the rifle in terms of location was similar to the victory rifle, and pointed out facts to back it up, it is in a "very hard" locked container, in the snipers nest, while the victory rifle was in a very hard container in a snipers shack, shouldn't similarities like that be noted in these articles?Superinsomniac 09:17, November 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * All of which is true, none of which relevant. -- 02:41, November 13, 2010 (UTC)

I don't mean to nitpick, but where did the information about a maintenance kit in the stock come from? It does add character to the page, but is there any source for this information? Zac hemker 17:54, February 1, 2011 (UTC)
 * I vaguely remember one of the devs mentioning it back pre-release. YuriKaslov 18:25, February 27, 2011 (UTC)

Gobi Disappearing?
I gave the Gobi to Boone when I was able to start using the Anti Materiel, and he's used it quite a long time. Just this morning I noticed that Boone no longer has it. I know for sure I wouldn't have accidentally sold it. Never even had a reason to remove it from him. Could it be knocked off in a melee fight or something like that? I used the console to get it back and give it back to him but I'm curious if anybody else has experienced this. --ZappaFan 11:46, March 3, 2011 (UTC)

Just read this: Fallout:_New_Vegas_console_commands

Sometimes, when using the console command, your followers' apparel or weapons will reset to their original state. Therefore losing the items you gave them which they were equipped with, the inventory will not be changed if the follower was not wearing or using the item.

That's probably what happened with me. --ZappaFan 11:46, March 3, 2011 (UTC)

Gobi sucks
Isn't this inferior to modded sniper rifle in every single way? except slightly lowered ap cost?