Fallout 4

[Snarly]

Just got this and well it is installing.... Fun.

 

[Biw]

Huge Fallout 3 and NV fan. Only an hour into this game on PS4 and it's pretty surreal. I still can't believe it's finally out and I'm playing it. I was kinda worried how it would look given all the talk about the engine being outdated, but it looks great to me. I'm not that picky when it comes to graphics as long as the story and gameplay are there but this really exceeded my expectations as far as how it looks.

Can't wait to spend another 100+ hours in this game.

 

[Snarly]

Huge Fallout 3 and NV fan. Only an hour into this game on PS4 and it's pretty surreal. I still can't believe it's finally out and I'm playing it. I was kinda worried how it would look given all the talk about the engine being outdated, but it looks great to me. I'm not that picky when it comes to graphics as long as the story and gameplay are there but this really exceeded my expectations as far as how it looks.

Can't wait to spend another 100+ hours in this game.

I felt Fallout 3 missed the chance to be more streamlined and had to add something. It was a good game but it lacked that something. So I hope you are right because if this is my perfect mix. Witcher 3 and Bloodborne are my top two game of the year. I hope this game can at least keep pace and I will be happy.

 

[Snarly]

Delete.

 

[Thelorn]

So the donkey kong easter egg game is pretty addicting.

 

[Brandname]

If you have a PC that can play Fallout 4, I'd strongly recommend just going that route. If you have Windows 10, they released the Xbone controller dongle so you can play the game just as if it was on the Xbox - but it's on Windows 10 instead.

I 100% agree with you on the PC part. But for the life of me, I can't imagine why anyone would purposely choose a controller over keyboard/mouse for an FPS game. They're worlds apart in performance.

 

[Stitches]

I 100% agree with you on the PC part. But for the life of me, I can't imagine why anyone would purposely choose a controller over keyboard/mouse for an FPS game. They're worlds apart in performance.

A lot more comfortable on the couch/recliner to use a controller than a mouse and keyboard. If you're not playing competitive multiplayer, the performance hit isn't too drastic to overcome.

 

[AuxiliaryPie]

I 100% agree with you on the PC part. But for the life of me, I can't imagine why anyone would purposely choose a controller over keyboard/mouse for an FPS game. They're worlds apart in performance.

I've been seeing on reddit people are complaining this game is poorly optimized for KB+M controls, so an xbone or ps4 controller could save you a lot of headache

 

[Brandname]

I've been seeing on reddit people are complaining this game is poorly optimized for KB+M controls, so an xbone or ps4 controller could save you a lot of headache

As someone who plans to download the game when I get home today: goddamnit.

 

[gourimoko]

As someone who plans to download the game when I get home today: goddamnit.

This is definitely a console to pc port and not the other way around.

Sucks but it's still a great game nonetheless.

 

[Jack Brickman]

This game is a totally inaccurate portrayal of Boston. The people in this game are way too nice.

 

[Chris]

Did they include kelly olynyk so i can vats his face off repeatedly

 

[gourimoko]

Did they include kelly olynyk so i can vats his face off repeatedly

Great idea for a mod... hmm..

 

[TyGuy]

I've been seeing on reddit people are complaining this game is poorly optimized for KB+M controls, so an xbone or ps4 controller could save you a lot of headache

Mouse aiming feels off because of mouse acceleration

Open both Fallout4.ini and Fallout4Prefs.ini
In the [Controls] section of both files, add this line:
bMouseAcceleration=0
Mouse aiming still feels off because vertical sensitivity is half as much as horizontal (seriously Bethesda?)

Open Fallout4.ini
In the [Controls] section, find fMouseHeadingXScale
On the next line, make fMouseHeadingYScale 2x the amount of fMouseHeadingXScale

The FOV is locked at 70/80 because you're playing this on a couch from 8 feet away with a controller, right? Oh, you aren't?

Open both Fallout4.ini and Fallout4Prefs.ini
In the [Display] section of both files, add the following lines:
fDefaultWorldFOV=90
fDefault1stPersonFOV=90
90 is the default FOV of most FPS games, but you can change that to whatever makes you happy


source:
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterra...es_how_to_disable_mouse_acceleration_improve/

@Jack Brickman you should be able to hit small things now.

 

[gourimoko]

To hit small things, you should use VATS aiming; i.e., look at the target, quickly open and close VATS, then fire.

Saves AP, great for long-range with weapons that have low-to-zero spread.

Also guys, keep in mind, this is an RPG based on dice-rolls, not really a traditional FPS. It's not really designed to play like an FPS in a lot of respects.

For example, your minimum spread is a static value, but where your gunsights are pointing while aiming is not; thus, where the bullet ends up is a function of a few things; these are predominantly dependent upon your gun skill and strength (changed in Fallout 4 to perks + strength), as well as the weapon you are using.

As an example, sniping has historically required high strength for greater accuracy (STR > 8, or Steady Hands perk). Yet you'll see a lot of guys frustrated about sniping in Fallout, not realizing they don't really have the prerequisites to use the weapon at a high level of accuracy.

All of this in combination affects your ability to hit your target - yes, even outside of VATS.

A lot of folks can't get used to this idea, because this is not how first person shooters traditionally work. This is why Lincoln's Repeater, among a few select weapons, was the most widely used gun in FO3 - since it was an early-game, zero spread, rifle. New Vegas made this much harder, but made iron sight aiming more reliable.