I'm regretting speccing into Lockpick & Hacking (too easy)

[Immortal-D]

Just like New Vegas, the gameplay manages to be equally flawless & simple (playing on Hard my first time).  At level 4; I have 1,600 bits, 1&1/2 rows of gear mods, 20+ weapon/armor parts. and haven't even sold all my extra supplies yet.  I'm able to steal everything that's not nailed down (and quite a bit that is), without consequence.  Is there at least a good use for excess money in the late game?

Edited November 16, 2019 by Immortal-D

[Ommamar]

Tinkering is a huge money sink especially if you don't go the science route.

[uuuhhii]

stealing make game too easy

only steal some quest item and companion room accessory

[thearmourofGod]

having experimented for hours with multiple characters and styles on supernova with hud and tutorials on while in the emerald vale i quickly realized i needed to start over, turn the hud off and impose restrictions on my run: no stealing, no looting of common containers or enemies i didnt kill, no looting of common items (uniques obviously ok) just lying about (obviously hidden items i decide case by case) encumbrance and must always buy food.

these rules make lockpick and hack very worthwhile as the loot behind locked doors and containers becomes a serious score!

now, i never have lots of food, ammo, chems, picks/shunts or bits

loving it!

Edited November 17, 2019 by thearmourofGod