Talk:Pack Rat

The article says "Also of note is that this perk affect everything in the game world. Not just what is in your inventory." Does that just mean to say that your companions get the effect as well? If so shouldn't it be worded that way? If not, when does it matter what items weigh outside of inventory? Possibly this will matter when/if the Rock-It Launcher glitch is patched, but until then maybe this article could stand a rephrasing. 67.149.196.9 18:54, November 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Don't forget hardcore mode, this perk is very usefull on it, specially for food and ammo. Brfritos 00:51, November 13, 2010 (UTC)

I think you missed my point. I'm not questioning the value of this perk. I'm questioning the relevance of stating in the article that the perk effects items in the game world as well as in your inventory. As far as I am aware the weight of unattended objects has no in game effect until they are picked up. If the purpose of pointing this out in the article is to note that it applies to companion inventories as well, then it should be worded as such. I ended up deciding to take Strong Back instead, however, so I can't verify if that is the case. Can any one else put this to the test? If it doesn't effect companion inventory and the weight of unattended objects has no effect on the game than it isn't really noteworthy, and I would recommend removing that statement from the article to avoid confusion. 67.149.196.9 02:40, November 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * It does not effect weight in regards to companion inventory. The reason it effects unattended object or w/e is probably to make it easier on the player. So (s)he doesn't have to look at a piece of maize and go "Okay, .25 pounds cut in half is .13"(the game rounds .125 up) I know I know, one could easily figure that you just need to pick up twice as much for the same weight, but I guess it's just courtesy for players.Galacticprophecy 01:09, November 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * Imo Pack rat saves you a lot more weight than any other similar perk. even for non-hardcore characters. 76.198.70.129 03:59, July 20, 2011 (UTC)