Fallout 76
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Huntn
macrumors Core
Would rather just have a solo game sitting on my computer.
imrazor
macrumors 6502
Agreed, but a private server seems like the closest thing you can get Fallout 5 without tripping over other (real) people.Would rather just have a solo game sitting on my computer.
maflynn
macrumors Haswell
Made it to level 900
I don't consider a major milestone, though I seem to hit the 100 mark about 8 months of game play. The big one will be 1000. Once I get close to acheiving it (970 range), I'll probably do some serious grinding.
Tomorrow is the big update, and they made major changes to the season - those changes have been met with mixed reviews on reddit. Given my playstyle, I'll reserve judgement until I can experience it first hand
I don't consider a major milestone, though I seem to hit the 100 mark about 8 months of game play. The big one will be 1000. Once I get close to acheiving it (970 range), I'll probably do some serious grinding.
Tomorrow is the big update, and they made major changes to the season - those changes have been met with mixed reviews on reddit. Given my playstyle, I'll reserve judgement until I can experience it first hand
I've said this many times, I prefer solo, and I generally go on the private server, but I've been on the public server for a little while now, and one thing that is a blast is the events and the team effort to acheive the goal. The community is really good, most of us give away stuff to newbies coming through, be they low level weapons, stimpacks etc. I've made armor for some newbies in the past. Its a great experience, and once you finish the storilines events are generally the only thing left, though I prefer making different camps and exploring
maflynn
macrumors Haswell
A lot of hate is being directed towards the new season, as I mentioned they changed how you progress and rewards are handed out. Made it a lot more grindier but also less rewards, both in value, but also volume.
I was largely tired of doing the seasons and I barely finished last season's simply because I had stopped play for a number of months. I'm unsure if I'll dedicate my time to doing this season
I was largely tired of doing the seasons and I barely finished last season's simply because I had stopped play for a number of months. I'm unsure if I'll dedicate my time to doing this season
maflynn
macrumors Haswell
Just a minor update to this morning's post. The anger is palpable to be sure, but its just not the new seasons/battle pass setup. Its also the fact this update has broken enemy spawning, so much so, many events are bugged to the point where you cannot complete them.
I run hot and cold on events, up until this past week I was doing them to grind for legendary weapons and caps. Now I'm done with that, I've not done any and I'm back on a private server
I run hot and cold on events, up until this past week I was doing them to grind for legendary weapons and caps. Now I'm done with that, I've not done any and I'm back on a private server
maflynn
macrumors Haswell
I've heard good things, though I'm staying away from details, as I want to not have any spoilers.
The various reddit subs are quite active with a renewed interest in the games, not just fallout 76.
Bethesda is releasing a refresh update for graphics and bug fixes for fallout 4 on the 25th. Its a free update which is nice.
I jumped in on the free weekend, and binging the fallout series last week.
It gave me the itch to play a fallout game, and I previously ignored this due to the bad press. But YouTube suggests it’s good these days. So I’m in and playing.
maflynn
macrumors Haswell
Ahh, I thought I heard it was the free weekend, but I couldn't be sure.
Fallout 76 is getting near its all time player level of 32k, with a 28,000 people in the last 24 hours.
Question as a long term player. Is Fallout 1 subscription worth it?
Huntn
macrumors Core
Here is the thing about the F4 update, in the Steam community forum there is much hate because it is rumored to kill mods and there is no way you can prevent this update from happening in Steam. Read more here:
Post in thread 'Fallout 4 Discussion'
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/fallout-4-discussion.1939095/post-33070595
Huntn
macrumors Core
I’ve played F76 and personal preference much prefer the solo game F4. The diffference is in a solo game, it’s your world , not a theme park full of touristas waiting it line to participate in events. Stop by the factory at 4pm daily to watch the robots go crazy and take them out!
maflynn
macrumors Haswell
Of course, and personally I prefer that as well, but with that said. Some of these events, with other players are so much fun. I'm a solo player myself, but Bethesda has a good amount of different timed events, like Mothman Equinox, Meat week, Fasnacht, etc. it provides an avenue for cooperative play, and some nice rewards/loot.
One of my favorite and most rewarding event, is Scorched Earth, where you drop a nuke on the Scorchbeast queen. Its the most fun when you a bunch of players and taking down the SBQ. As a high level player, you can launch a nuke solo and then solo that event. Not as fun
I get that it doesn't suit every fallout fan, or game player. I'm looking forward to the 25th and I'll start new play through of FO4.
Huntn
macrumors Core
If you like a solo experience take a peak at Fallout 4. The Sole survival story set in the Commonwealth (Boston) is wonderful. It’s been on sale at GOG.com for $10.
maflynn
macrumors Haswell
As I've been posting, there's a huge influx of players, I think the original launch of the game only had 28k of players or something like that where as now, its 51k.
I do find the sudden influx of newbies to challenging in some ways. Player population is capped at 24 players per server, and with so many new folks in game, the odds of having high level players in the same world is now quite low.
I'm not complaining, but if you're looking for some endgame activities, its harder to come by since the worlds are filled with level 1-50 players. This impacts how events are played since they're relatively inexperienced, finding player vendors, etc.
Again, this isn't a complaint, at this point its an embarrassment of riches, and I'll take a full world over an empty one (at least when I'm playing in the public world)
As one of those new players who has just hit level 27.
It’s kind of a fun perspective with the worlds being populated by us.
It’s a special and unique thing to have a level 700 rock up with all their fancy gear, save us and disappear into the sunset.
maflynn
macrumors Haswell
No question, in fact I envy you. You're experiencing the game at a point where a lot of the headaches, and frustrations have been patched out of the game. I have re-played the main quest with a new charachter and it's fun, but to experience the world for the first time without the bugs, and issues is envious
maflynn
macrumors Haswell
Looks like Fallout 76 is getting some nice price:
There’s never been a better time to get into Fallout 76
There’s never been a better time to get into Fallout 76
Huntn
macrumors Core
For those considering it, just remember in the solo environment of a F4 or F3, you have more control over the environment, the grind, and there are no tourists, it’s your world. 😄
madeirabhoy
macrumors 68000
how is it as a solo game though? ive got it but didnt play much. now enjoying a wander through fallout 4 for probably the 4th or 5th time, unusual for me.
if i played fallout 76 solely as a solo player, wanting something like fallout 3 or 4 from it, what would i think?
There is a lot of content to play. I’d say I play maybe 90% solo.
There’s plenty of quests and exploration to do.
The content where you would suggest requires a “team” is small. But when I’ve not been playing with friends you don’t need any voice comms for them, or find discord servers. I’ve always just jumped on a public team and done it.
It’s very friendly for solo players.