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I think they could just handle that sort of thing with Attribute/Skill synergies. Perception/Stealth => spot hidden features; Perception/Mechanics => spot traps; Dexterity/Athletics => dodge a boulder; Intellect/Survival => herbalism, &c.

He's running out of thyme... and switching to oregano.

What's a Global Game Award? I've never heard of it before. Is it respected in the industry, or just another web site award?

I think it depends on whether Bethesda views the negative criticism as damaging their brand. But, as was pointed out to me, sales figures for FO4 are quite rosy, so it may not be an issue. If they do make such an offer, it would likely be at a point in time when the follow-on game release would no longer impact the sales figures. In fact, they could probably make the offer now, given how long it takes to produce such a game.

New Vegas lacks the core gameplay of the series ~as per the Bethesda leash they were on while making it. New Vegas is a superb FO3 spinoff; and built on FO3 ~because (I expect) it had to be, to get approval. NV was a wonderful ½ step back towards Fallout 2, but it was still FO3 under the ho Given the amount of criticism that Bethesda receives regarding the differences between FO3 and FO4, I have to suspect that they have a very strongly disincentive to ever make that mistake again. I.e. why would they ever license out the game rights if it just results in endless grousing about their own game? To me, it would take a good deal of money to overcome that unfair stigma.

I'd like to see something different, like a Fallout from a supermutant perspective, or an open world setting upon a generation star ship built by scientists to escape the impending war.

Yet another thread 'preaching to the converted' crowd. I'd rather have both than one or the other. Both Fallout 3 & Fallout 4 had their strengths and weaknesses; FO4 had some mechanical improvements over FO3, but I enjoyed FO3 more. Take it for what it's worth.

I'm sure they have some ideas percolating about what to do with a PoE2. Possibly you may be dealing with the consequences of the outcome from PoE. If it's a direct sequel then you'll probably also be playing a high-level party.

I've been binge watching DaVinci's Demons, and I'm enjoying it. Too bad the third season is going to be the last.

After upgrading to Windows 8.1, I found I could no longer install NWN2 from media. What I ended up doing was buying it from GoG for US$20; that install worked fine, at least at 8.1. Their web site claims it works on Windows 10, but I haven't tried that yet. Their release is at the final patch level.

Funny, I had a funny feeling some *COUGH*nerd*COUGH* body would feel the need to point that out that.

Trench warfare has become a last ditch effort. Yesterday I survived mustard gas and pepper spray. Today I'm a seasoned veteran. #TRENCH FOOT

Thank you Mr. government regulator.

Do you know what would make Brighthollow an appealing place to visit and rest? A bonus Camping Supply slot. Resting at Brighthollow allows you to prepare and pack up your travel goods more meticulously, allowing you to carry one extra Camping Supply package whenever you depart from there after resting.

Making the final boss battle the toughest of the game is overly stereotyped anyway. I think it's more important to make the player feel satisfied with the outcome.

PC flavor of the day. I don't care really.