hardcoe Survival Methods : Fallout: New Vegas

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:21 pm

A long distance shot, from a well covered spot is a very good tactic for taking prey out with minimal risk.

» Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:03 am

Guys, cool it a bit. Someone remarked earlier about a moderator locking this topic - we don't want that to happen so discuss, debate and comment on this constructively. If it appears to wander off topic a little, don't shout about it and get grumpy (that's my job), just steer it gently back again.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:56 pm

Make poisons, improve your skills to make even more powerful poisons. It's better to strike an enemy with a poisoned knife than stabbing it multiple times helps to keep the knife's condition.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:17 am

If you're losing a fight, cripple the enemy legs and get out of Dodge.

» Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:07 am

Instead of shooting mines, disable them and sell for profit. You can make a LOT of caps by only doing this.

If you have low Explosives skill you should be very careful though.
Those mines can blow you apart with ease.

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You should always carry around these temporary skill boosts if the skill isn't at 100:
Explosives magazine (for traps)
Sciense magazine (for computers)
Sneak magazine (for stealth)
Medicine magazine (for healing)

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:58 am

Exploiting save-games to get that successful hacking attempt or speech check is a smart move. However it takes the fun of role-playing.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:16 pm

Guys, cool it a bit. Someone remarked earlier about a moderator locking this topic - we don't want that to happen so discuss, debate and comment on this constructively. If it appears to wander off topic a little, don't shout about it and get grumpy (that's my job), just steer it gently back again.

My bad. Just had a bad day. But the argument has ended now. Sorry about it.

» Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:57 am

Exploiting save-games to get that successful hacking attempt or speech check is a smart move. However it takes the fun of role-playing.

Likewise, save-scumming could give you big winnings from the casinos, giving the hardcoe character a place to stay as he gains a reputation as a high-roller, but abusing it will get you banned.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:40 pm

be unexpected in combat.

just because an enemy wont use a tactic does not mean you should not.

rather than turn a corner really quick, sweep around the corner from a good distance away, weapon ready.

when you are getting out of cover in a firefight, use VATS, duck back in..and repeat.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:45 am

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» Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:10 pm

There is no fast travel, so keep in mind how far you're going, any settlements or friendly towns to rendezvous with on the way, and what you are bringing with you.

Keep your friends close, keep your enemies in your cross-hairs.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:13 pm

If you have low Explosives skill you should be very careful though.
Those mines can blow you apart with ease.

I know I'm not contributing a tip, but has it been confirmed that Explosive skill will determine the effectiveness of disarming? Because if so, I think that's wonderful :celebration:

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:54 am

I know I'm not contributing a tip, but has it been confirmed that Explosive skill will determine the effectiveness of disarming? Because if so, I think that's wonderful :celebration:

Nah not that I know of but it was that way in Fallout 3: "The time until detonation depends on the explosives skill of the person setting it off." -Wikia

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:30 pm

There is no fast travel, so keep in mind how far you're going, any settlements or friendly towns to rendezvous with on the way, and what you are bringing with you.

I thought fast travel had been confirmed with hardcoe mode?

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 3:02 pm

- Remove.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:27 pm

Nah not that I know of but it was that way in Fallout 3 right?

I don't think so. I remember being able to double tap a button and that was that. I've never set one off while trying to disarm it.

Oh, nevermind, I just read your edit. I guess that makes sense, but I was hoping that it would explode when you actually tried to disarm it if you had too low of an explosives skill. Oh well.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:45 am

I don't think so. I remember being able to double tap a button and that was that. I've never set one off while trying to disarm it.

Well I meant the duration before it goes off.
With a low explosives skill the mine goes off rather quickly while with a high explosives skill the thing just sits there and beeps for what feel like an hour.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:54 pm

I know I'm not contributing a tip, but has it been confirmed that Explosive skill will determine the effectiveness of disarming? Because if so, I think that's wonderful :celebration:

Hey, sorry to make you think you only need to contribute a tip. Just dont start an argument and im ok. Try to stay on topic about survival. Thanks!
Your post suits this thread fine.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:33 am

Guide is now newly organized

» Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:01 am

You can begin posting again, also check out some of my files.

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:16 pm

Yeah, the guide is more organized. I suggest you using some colours too

No more tips... :shrug:

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:17 pm

This thread is making me giddy :>

Playing FNV in hardcoe mode will be the single most awsome thing ever in video game history!

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:44 am

You can begin posting again, also check out some of my files.

Yes colours..... Eventually this post will get locked, due to post limit. Why don't you just add a page the the wikia if you want to continue a hard core survival guide?

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:53 pm

Yes colours..... Eventually this post will get locked, due to post limit. Why don't you just add a page the the wikia if you want to continue a hard core survival guide?

Good idea. svcks they lock post cause of posting limits, i just started this yesterday :unsure2:

» Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:25 pm

Good idea. svcks they lock post cause of posting limits, i just started this yesterday :unsure2:

Be proud it was popular enough to reach post limit in a day.