And we are back! First off, I am not going to turn off the HUD for any of the images. It's too much of a hassle for me. There might also be typos, but I will do my best to prevent that from happening. Aaand I will try to explain things about the game as I go along. I am sure all three of you who read this know what Fallout 3 is, so I am not going to explain basics like that.
Checking the Pip-Boy 3000 I can see how hungry, thirsty and sleepy Buzz is. Seeing how we have just started, everything is in tip-top shape. I can also press a button to see it all in percents, which is handy.
So this is where we are, and where we are going. It might be a long trek, or it might be a cake walk. Walk is what I have to do, since Fast Travel has been turned off. I do have a motorcycle I can use though. But its start location is outside of... Megaton. Where we are going. Drats.
Sweet! I got two weapons! The lead pipe might be handy, and I think the Railway Rifle is good. I have never used it though, so I don't know.
Ah, so this is where we started off! Makes sense, seeing how Buzz is a mechanic.
This guy was probably a mechanic as well. Or a pimp. Either way, he is dead now.
Let's see if the inside of the Robco Factory has been modded. Maybe Buzz can live there! Usually entering this factory could mean certain death for a level 2 adventurer, but Buzz is a mechanic! All the robots are friends with him, which is a huge relief. I hate being sniped by those goddamn brainbots.
...
This place looks as shitty as ever, so I don't think I'll go any further. If there are anywhere in here for Buzz to live, we are going to find it later. Now I want to get his ass to Megaton.
There is a fellow mechanic over there with an assortement of robots, but Buzz is a loner. Screw that guy.
Ah! Beautiful isn't it? The harsh wasteland. The broken freeway. The... green grass? Blue sky? Oh, that's right. One of the mods I installed removed that green tint, and added some tufts of green grass here and there. It has been 200 years, so it doesn't make sense how it looked like before. Still looks like a pretty shitty place to live anyway.
I have never liked 3rd person view in Bethesda Games, and this game is no exception. I might do this to mix it up now and again. But frankly, I don't want to look at Buzz' ass all the time. That is one sweet rifle though. Can't wait to use it!
Ambushed! By a goddamn Mole Rat! Let's see what my railway spikes do to Mole Rat flesh!
Oh, this is the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, or VATS for short. I like to use it since it makes the game more RPG-ish. And it has some sweet moments of slow-mo bullets heading towards heads and stuff. Too bad I only post screenshots, right?
Oh yeah! The spikes are awesome! One-shot, one kill! Then this dog wanted to party as well, so I gave it some as well. Give a little, take a little right Buzz?
And when I say "take a little" I mean taking the meat these critters carry. And I was worrying about food.
The Wasteland is pretty boring, but sometimes something happens which makes it all worth it. Like that ambush. Without that Buzz might have had to buy his food. Now he can even choose between a bloody piece of Mole Rat meat, or a bloody piece of Dog meat. He is already living a life of luxury!
More food! This is the best day ever :D
It is hard to see, but I am down to having 8 Spikes in my gun and 19 in my pocket. I am not concerned, 'cause I know there will plenty of chances to loot Raiders and other kinds of bastards, but Buzz has never played this before. This means he is scared shitless right now. Think about it, he has battled three monsters already, and he isn't even halfway to Megaton. Poor Buzz.
Now that is what I call a shitty place to live.
To top it all off Buzz instantly knows that the place is called "Newington", then he feels a bit more experienced. Newington? Seriously?
There isn't one thing about this place that is new. Except one thing I guess, and that is the gigantic flies. But neither I or Buzz lived here before the war, so maybe they where this big back then as well.
Hey sexy!
Spiked!
And here we have even more food! I am pretty sure I would never eat meat from a fly, but Buzz doesn't care. He says it tastes a bit like three-legged chicken.
Being about halfway there, Buzz finds time to sit down and take a breather. Now that the place has been scoured clean of flies, it didn't suck as much as anticipated. It's still a dump, but it has a certain style. The yellow stains on the couch ruins it a bit, so he doesn't linger for long.
The place even has an oven. You'd think the Raiders would have looted this ages ago, seeing how no-one makes ovens these days. Then again, maybe they eat raw vegetables instead. I dunno.
Score! It had a Pilot Light! This is going directly into Buzz' "Pilot Lights through the Ages" Collection. Or maybe it can be used for something. I honestly cannot remember. And Buzz is totally clueless about building anything. Mechanic my ass.
There is a dog in this image, but it hides very well. My theory as to why they are skinless and such goes like this: Once the Wasteland turned into the Wasteland, the white fur of the dogs in the area made it hard for them to sneak up on prey. So they shed their skin in order to blend in better. And it works, as you can see in the image above. Clever little mutts. Oh, and Buzz didn't want to waste more spikes, so he tries out the lead-pipe.
Works like a charm! Who needs to shoot stuff when you can just clobber it to death with a pipe?
Buzz is dangerously close to some sort of suburb here. Those places are usually overcrowded with things that want to eat out of skulls. Not a good place to be if you have a skull, which in Buzz' case means he should stay the hell away. At least untill he has a bit more armor than a blue overall. And maybe some more ammo. And a sniper. Yes, that will work out well.
Race ya to the trees!
You won Buzz! I'm gonna beat you next time!
Megaton! Isn't she... pretty? It is made out of scrap, junk and mechanical parts, so I guess Buzz might think it is pretty. It might even turn him on, but I don't think we should delve that deep into his psyche at this point.
Another goddamn fly. Sure, flies means more food, but how much bloatfly meat do you think a man like Buzz eats every day? Not much, I can tell you that.
Critical Lead-pipe to your fly skull, biatch!
For a second there, Buzz is overcome with bloodlust, forcing him to beat the corpse of the fly into a bloody pulp. I knew you had it in you Buzz! I think I am going to enjoy the time I spend with you.
In Vanilla Fallout 3 I would have tried to fall gracefully down this small cliff. It would shave a few healthpoints off whatever character I use, but that could easily be fixed. Even broken legs wouldn't be that bad. One stimpack in the leg, and everything would be back to normal. With the mods I have installed now this cliff is lethal. I would need a doctor, or at least some medical equipment to mend broken bones, and the fall might just kill poor old Buzz. Which is why he takes the safest way down.
He made it as well. I cannot help admiring Buzz. Here he is, a mechanic by the age of 19. He cannot build anything, but that's ok, since he knows damn well how to kill rats, flies and skinless dogs. And he even manages to climb down a cliff barehanded. Good going Buzz!
Megaton looks even crappier up close. I would not feel safe behind those walls.
...
Buzz is a peeping tom I guess. I think that is all I can say about that, seeing how I promised to not delve deep into his psyche. He's a fucking pervert, that's what.
Oh damn, this is not a skinless dog! What shall I do!
Holy shit! It's a Terminator! Does that mean Buzz is John Connor in disguise? Or maybe Sarah Connor? Either way, this mutt is intelligent, and he has a small conversation with Mr. Buzz:
K-9: Hello, young master!
Buzz: K-9! Where's Dad?
K-9: I'm not sure. He didn't say where he was going.
K-9: How are you? It's great to see you!
Buzz: Yeah, well, it's nice to see you too, but, I need to find Dad.
K-9: I haven't seen him in a while. He didn't want me to go with him.
K-9: He told me to run around and do whatever until someone came back. That someone being, obviously, you or him.
K-9: I caught your scent though, and I think that qualifies as someone coming back!
K-9: Now I get to go with you. Isn't that great?
Buzz: Why would you go with me? You're Dad's K-9 unit.
K-9: Hm. He must no have explained this to you. Do you really not know?
K-9: When your dad first obtained me, he assigned ownership to both himself and you. You where only a baby, then!
K-9: I follow one owner at a time, and which one it is will change if I don't know where the other one is.
K-9: And guess what? He's not here, and I don't know where he is. So there you go!
Buzz: I guess that's good news...
K-9: I think it is! I can help you kill stuff. I already killed something, see?
[K-9 hands you Mole Rat Meat]
Buzz: Well, look, what I really need to know is where Dad went.
K-9: If I were the one looking for him, I would check Megaton.
K-9: Do you even know how to find Megaton?
LPer: ... -_-
Buzz: I know where it is.
K-9: Hm, okay. You weren't there recently though! I was just in there and I didn't smell you.
Buzz: If you're coming with me, let's get out of here.
K-9: Sure thing. Lead the way, young master!
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Yeah, so it seems Buzz' dad built or got this dog. Why didn't you tell me this before Buzz? I almost made you hit him! Oh well, at least we now have some help with those Mole Rats and stuff. Like we need that.
Now that is one impressive gate. I like the whole plane-wreck theme they have going. Not depressing at all.
Howdy pardner! Wait, what bomb? Is there a reason for this town to be called Megaton other than it being built out of a mega-ton of crap? /sarcasm
After the outer gate this gate kinda sucks. I think they should have started out with this shitty one, then use the awesome one further in. But hey, what do I know about building a city out of downed airplanes?
Yay. Another cowboy. At least this one isn't a robot. But wait, Buzz doesn't like people. And he likes robots. Sorry for being so insensitive Buzz.
Alright, another conversation. I hope you like this, because they are a pain to transcribe.
LS: Name's Lucas Simms, town sheriff. And mayor too, when the need arises.
LS: I don't know why, but I like you, boy! Something tells me you're all right. So welcome to Megaton! Just holler if you need something.
B: Nice town you got here, sheriff. It's a pleasure to meet you.
LS: Friendly AND well-mannered? I think we're gonna get along just fine. You treat my people nice, and you're welcome to stay as long as you'd like.
B: Right. Message received.
LS: I'm glad we understand each other. Now, is there something I can help you with?
B: Tell me more about your town.
LS: What do you want to know?
B: Why is the town called Megaton?
LS: The town's named after the bomb that's sitting in the middle of it. It hasn't gone off. Yet.
B: Wo would build a town around a bomb? That's crazy!
LS: It's not like the place was put up over night. Megaton's been here for decades, been growing and growing ever since.
LS: Started out as a small settlement of people trying to get into Vault 101. When they were denied, the stuck around here.
LS: Some of 'em started worshipping the thing like a god. Now we've got the whole goddamn Church. They're nuts, no doubt, but mostly harmless.
LS: By now, most people don't give a shit. They figure if it ain't gone off by now, it never will. I respectfully disagree.
B: I can see about disarming that bomb for you.
LS: Oh, all right. Fine. But listen here. Just take a look at it first. Go easy.
LS: If you get the job done, there'll be 100 caps in it for you.
B: 100 caps? All right. I'll take a look at it.
LS: Great! Go ahead and see what you can do. Just be careful.
B: Now that I'm helping you, maybe you can help me. I'm looking for my dad...
LS: Well, come to think of it, I do remember a stranger coming through here. Had a look in his eye. You know the kind a man gets when he's got a purpose.
LS: Spent some time up in the saloon. Might want to check with Moriarty. Just watch yourself. That man's trouble.
B: I have to go now.
LS: Don't blow us up, now.
Whew! So what did we get out of that? The town is full of crazy people, Buzz is stoked about getting 100 caps for disarming the bomb, and the sheriff got a wicked cool hat. And Buzz is a lot better at talking to people than I thought! Way to go Buzzman!
So this is Megaton. Kinda neat and shitty at the same time. You can see the clinic there at the right, with the store above it. The saloon is on the top there, and the bomb is in the center.
Yeah, that's the thing right there. Doesn't look dangerous at all. Let's roam about a bit before we touch it.
Thank God none of my mods adds the need to use restrooms. But if I had such a mod, I know where to guide Buzz. But for now, to the saloon!
This way!
This is the entrance to the store. We will talk to its owner later. And boy, that will be a doozy. My hands are already screaming from the anticipation of writing all of the conversations I will have in there.
Looks the same from above.
So, here it is. The saloon. I do hope it looks a bit better inside than outside.
Never mind.
This guy seems to be waving to me. I believe that is the universal sign of "get the fuck over here".
Convo time!
MB: My, my. Just when I had all but given up hope. My dear boy. I am very happy to make your acquaintance. I am Mister Burke.
MB: And you, well, you are not a resident of this putrescent cesspool. That makes you a rather valuable individual.
B: Mister Burke, is it? Please, continue. I find myself... entralled.
LPer: Where did you learn all these fancy words Buzz? Huh?
MB: Finally, someone with a modicum of civility and common sense.
MB: I represent certain... interests. And those interests view this town, this "Megaton", as a blight on the burgeoning urban landscape.
MB: You have no connections here. No interest in this cesspool's affairs, or fate. You could assist us in erasing this little accident off the map.
B: Go on. I'm listening.
MB: The undetonated atomic bomb for which this town is named is still very much alive. All it needs is a little motivation.
MB: I have in my possession a Fusion Pulse Charge constructed for a singular purpose -- the detonation of that bomb.
MB: You'll rig it to the bomb. Then you'll get paid. Handsomely. What do you say?
B: All right, Mister Burke. I'll do it. Megaton will burn.
MB: Excellent! I had a feeling about you. Here's the Fusion Pulse Charge. It needs to be installed inside the bomb.
MB: When it's done, meet me at Tenpenny Tower. It's southwest of here, well out of harm's way. You can't miss it. Questions?
B: We're talking a lot of innocent lives here, Burke. Can I warn them?
MB: Absolutely not! The place, the people, the're one and the same! Sacrifices for a nobler future.
MB: I assure you, they are worth ten times as much in death, as they are in life.
B: It's time for me to go.
MB: Don't let me keep you.
So, what to do. Buzz only agreed in order to keep all options open, right Buzz? Good.
So here he sit, our favorite mechanic. To blow Megaton to hell or not. 100 caps for disarming the bomb. Buzz need caps to satiate his... mechanic needs. Being "handsomely" paid for blowing it up. That might mean anything really.
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That subtitle in the image kinda ruins the mood, so let's skip this crap. Shall Buzz blow up Megaton or not. This will be a turning point in determining how he is as a person, which makes this a very important choice. Which is why I will let you, the reader decide. Comment on what you want Buzz to do, and tune in next time!
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