Forum:Possible Non-Extension of Fallout: New Vegas past Endgame: How do you feel about this?

"Jason Bergman has stated that one thing that will not be appearing in a DLC is the ability to extend the game past the ending[3], á la Broken Steel, despite popular speculation."

I understand how difficult it would be to continue the game past the end of the main story with the sheer number of elements they would have to account for. Your actions with a particular essential faction (NCR, Caesar's Legion, Mr. House, and Independent), the many non-essential factions, and the companions is a lot to take in to consideration. It was a lot easier to do in Fallout 3 where there was technically only 2 endings to that game no matter what you do with the various groups and characters in the game. However, if the above quote turns out to be true, I would still feel a little disappointed.

I know how stupid this will sound, but if that is the case, it would be hard for me to find an excuse to go do the DLC while the main story sits unresolved. Even though there are no consequences for putting it off, the nature of the main story makes me question why my character would suddenly run off in the middle of something so important. It made sense in "Dead Money"; the Courier goes to check out a mysterious signal, something that should be a quick in-and-out experience, and gets stuck there for an extended period of time. Even if they manage to do the same for future DLC, it seems like it would just increase the "running around like an A.D.H.D. chicken with its head cut-off" feeling I get from the game as-is. Plus, if I had known this earlier, I would have made and kept several save files from before I started the final quest(s). However, that is no one's fault but my own.

Yes, I know I am over-thinking the whole thing, it is just a game, it is really not that big of a deal, but that is just my admittedly stupid opinion of it. How do you feel about the possibility of future DLC not extending the game past the end of the main story? -Some Guy Who Prefers To Remain Anonymous

I hope he's just bluffing or something. I see that I'm not alone, but I couldn't just up and go to some DLC location and do that while House is telling me the battle is about to begin. Ranger Sarina 18:13, January 21, 2011 (UTC)

I think I get what your suggesting. Here's my pitch, a post gameplay DLC, won't involve the Courier travelling across the Mojave but through a short narration tells the player the scene and setting and the Courier is already at the location of the DLC. In the DLC, some NPC'S may comment on how the Mojave has changed due to your actions. For example,

'Guess the Leigon aint so tough after all'

'Mr House is one unforgiving SOB'

etc

86.164.85.100 18:55, January 21, 2011 (UTC) Sec 19

I have to agree with you. It seems completely stupid to me when instead of tracking down the guy who shot me in the damn head, I’m off doing favors for people and little side quests because I don’t want to rush the main quest line. Here the war over the dam is immanent and what do I do? I go off exploring vaults and caves etc.. Its just ignorant!

I understand the reason behind it, they wanted to make the game take every action you make into account in the ending, however I would have settled for less choices on how I ended the game in order to extend game play beyond the war at the dam. ReapTheChaos 00:45, January 22, 2011 (UTC)


 * That would be acceptable if it actually did that. I assassinated Caesar in his own camp only to get a few NPCs to mention it in passing and Mr. New Vegas to mention it in one of his broadcasts. (It doesn't even mention what happens to the Legion after it's forced back) Ranger Sarina 03:11, January 22, 2011 (UTC)

From FalloutNINJA101: I would be alright if they didn't extend the ending, but they should at least release a patch or update or something that jsuts puts you back at the damn after the ending cutscene. the wouldn't even have to make any new missions or dialouge or anything. it wouldn't even have to make sense as to why your just back at the damn with everybody acting like nothing happened. just let me play after the end. Of course i would prefer it if they extended the story with a DLC. But overall they HAVE to adress the complaints of the fans.

I didn't buy Dead Money because of the bad reviews and I don't plan on buying any others DLC's that get similar reviews, but if a DLC that was released that extended the game past the end cutscene, no matter how bad the reviews are I would still get it. That is why Broken steel was my favorite DLC in Fallout 3. It would also be amazing if I could see the affects my choices made. That was what I was most excited about when I finished the game, playing a DLC that allowed me to do that.

Ryker61: I bought Dead Money for the fact that it extends the level cap to 35, I have not gotten around to playing it yet(I'm hoping that the other DLC's will come with Level cap extensions). As for the central game itself, I would like to see a DLC or even a patch that gives you the option of continuing your Mojave Wasteland excursions past the end of the main game. There is a lot to do in the game in terms of side and freeform quests, so it seems kind of stupid to end the game after the battle at Camp Carnage. So right now all I'm doing is exploring the Mojave and completing quests. At some point, I'll have to go back and finish the main quest, but for right now I want to explore and have fun.--Ryker6120:42, April 2, 2011 (UTC)~ 01:45pm 04/02/2011

When I found this out I'll admit that I was pretty pissed off. I mean, they should have learned from Fallout 3 and already included the ability to play after the Main Quests are over in New Vegas. The fact that they didn't was in my opinion a poor choice. And now they are telling us they won't even include that ability in a DLC. Plus, I don't like having a bunch of Main Quests clogging up my Pip-Boy. It just bugs me... but hey that's my opinion. Mac Magnum 20:53, April 2, 2011 (UTC)

There were many reasons they'd given for not wanting to do post-dam content, good reasons too. For one, in the post-end videos, the courier has things go for him that changes things, depending on the faction. For House, he's concidered the general of the New Vegas army. Yes-Man leads to him simply disappearing from the mojave in the resulting chaos. Even if they did black out and move the courier elsewhere, that wouldn't work for majority of the epilogues. Now, I don't know what's done for Legion, but pretty much, NCR is only one that sorta leaves the courier without any post game story- He gets a medal, and sent on his way. Postgame content would simply undermine the care they gave to the story. GiMpLiE 21:53, April 2, 2011 (UTC)Oh- and they did learn a lesson from Broken Steel- not to do post game content. It cheapens the game and undermines a story's impact.

It may cheapen the game, but the DLC's seem kind of weird to have if we're leaving days or weeks before some great battle to go off to find treasure or settle a grudge with an old friend especially when you don't even take the time to rest for a few days after being dug up before you leave the safety of Goodsprings. The fact that other DLC's are being released wihtout the ability to do them after the end of the game when one would actually take the time to chase down some old world radio signal is just rediculous. The only reason I'd think they would leave was for something like The Pitt where it was a clear call for help. It would make sence to simply have the Courier continue after the end, but in an area outside the Mojave to keep everything you've done until then from effecting the gameplay. You'd still have to complete side quests before then, but it would remove some of the issues with continueing New Vegas. TractionEra 22:31, April 2, 2011 (UTC)

I completely agree with how preposterous it could be; It's all a matter of WHERE in the story you are. For some reason, to me, the push to complete certain parts of the story grow and wane- For instance, and actually it depends on the character I'm playing, from a roleplay perspective, the rush to pay back benny seems IMPERATIVE to rush, but then, when the buyout for my support from factions begins, I ALWAY feel at ease to relax- They're vying for my support, and any GOT TO HAVE merc knows they'll wait for you. *Shrug* GiMpLiE 00:46, April 6, 2011 (UTC)

I played Oblivion before I played fallout 3, to my surprise, and disappointment, fallout 3 ended, were oblivion you could continue playing after the main quest ended. I had hoped New Vegas was continueable, but I wasn't surprised that it was not, it should have been, so if you have any add ons, and already beat the game, you wouldn't have to start a new game. I totally agree, if I'm hunting down the penis who shot me in the head, why would I want to put that on hold to help some dipshit guy guy living in a computer (House) take out his enemies, when i have my own to deal with. I know its not exactly the way the story goes, but you see my point, as I see all of yours.

Agreeing with all above points. It's a weird way to think, but.. even after the game 'ends', life carries on. I think it would be good to have more DLC that continues on with the courier... Unless we're meant to assume the Courier retires to goodsprings to live with doc mitchell and live happily ever after?! New content somehow giving the courier a reason to be there, but completely unrelated to the new vegas story arc would be good. I remember in another thread someone suggeseted a great idea with that stupid pointless airport hopefully becoming an area that would lead to more po game contentst. That would be good because then any additional gaming content could easily be set somewhere completely away from the mojave dessert and successfully completely unrelated to NCR/legion/ etc. But I suppose if they did that they may aswell just call it fallout4....

that's just stupid people who know about this aren't going to want to spend money anymore on a game you can't play anymore why would you make a game that you can't play after yhou beat it at least add it to dlc or discs but why would you end a game that could probably get you more money if you could play it after you beat it that's just stupid i'm sure there are more troubles in the vegas strip.--75.223.203.87 03:08, April 22, 2011 (UTC)

Who gives a shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont see why they wouldnt make an extension Dlc, they dont have to change much, only the repercusions of the main story Who took over, and what they plan to do or have allready done. Levi Lauson 13:57, April 22, 2011 (UTC)