Forum:How to play this game properly

Hi guys. I've recently got into fallout 3, new vegas. Played a few bethesda games before, so I'm familiar with the structure of the game. But I'm actually in doubt about the best way to play the game. There are tons of extra buffs and lots of different weapons. But I seldomly use more than a few, and I don't take fx. mentats or other buffs unless there's a really big fight. I generally play the game as a first-person-shooter with lovely RPG imputs, but honestly, I don't give my choices a lot of thought. So now I need you guys to tell me how YOU play, and maybe comment on my quite superficial play style - what have you gained by playing in your way?

Best regards Denmark

This is also the first Fallout title I've played. Despite the bug infestation, I am quite enjoying it. The sheer scope and openness of the storyline initially left me puzzled, so I had to refer to some guides to see what the options were. I've typically gone for a good-karma, guns, NCR with Boone & EDE playstyle. I only really use the buffs when I need them, like when waltzing into Caesar's Fort. A few deaths made me realise I need to buff up and kite the legion around the camp, picking them off. I don't think there is a 'best way' to play the game. There are plenty of scenario's and paths for players to find and choose. I'm even considering slaughtering everything I can find in my next play-through. 60.234.61.1 20:12, December 12, 2010 (UTC)

The best way is to go through and experience the playthrough atleast once, because the game is so in-depth and there are so many things in every quest that playing it own your own really is the best way to go. Later on, maybe your next playthrough you can look up things for different quests, and then decide for yourself what the best way you think to play is. Play to enjoy I have played 5-6 different accounts on both NV and F3 so each one is different. I like to go with big factions, IE Brotherhood and NCR. Seasonish 01:52, December 13, 2010 (UTC)