Forum:Help Out a New Player?

Hi, I've just ordered Fallout 3, after watching a friend play it, and I was A HUGE FAN of Oblivion. But anyway, I don't really know what skills I should pick. I sort of want to be Stealthy, which I know would at least require either Small Guns or Unarmed, but what kind of "class" would you guys suggest for a new Fallout 3 player?
 * For a first playthrough, I'd tag Lockpick, Sneak, and Small Guns. It'll get you through the main quest. You can go from there. :D
 * I do hope you'll try F1 and F2 as well, though. Nitty Tok. 23:06, May 12, 2010 (UTC)


 * When you first start the game, make sure Explosives is 25 (so you can do The Power of the Atom and either detonate or disarm the bomb in Megaton). Get Small Guns, Repair, Sneak and Speech high. If you haven't got the GotY edition of Fallout 3, get Broken Steel ASAP, and Point Lookout too. Once you're a fairly high level and you've completed The Waters of Life, get Energy Weapons up high. Telos 06:59, May 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * It depends on your playstyle.
 * Are you up close and personal? Small Guns, And/or Melee/Unarmed/ Energy Weapons
 * Are you the type that likes to do things from a distance? You should take up Small Guns, or Energy Weapons.
 * You love pure damage potential? Big Guns
 * Either way, it's really up to you, but Small Guns is best for new players, IMO.
 * Doctor L Weegee 17:26, May 13, 2010 (UTC)

Repair is a must regardless of what type of weapon you use. Telos 21:51, May 13, 2010 (UTC)