PC Games preview scans

[Mordegar]

I'm sorry but i'm not very good at translating a more complex written text into english. That would end in a 3 hour dictionary session.

 

[maximaz]

Is it really a Fallout 3 minigun though? It looks a bit more shiny and neat no?

Also, I just realized that you can switch interface colors in Fallout 3 by simply going to Options menu. That makes VATS and everything else look blue, white or amber just like it is in New Vegas. I didn't notice that before but now that I have, I find it ridiculous that a preview mentioned the "orange VATS" as something new.

Actually, maybe they didn't mean it that way but still.

 

[coliphorbs]

I get nothing but blank pages when I click these links.

 

[cronicler]

Maximaz: You can switch the UI color but the haze (for a lack of better word) from the UI never completely disappears and the whole world does have a green tint in most areas. Still switching it to blue (or white in some sections) does make it a bit less vomit inducing. (But then again blue UI makes the vault tileset weird so its a change the UI game with every new tileset)

 

[KING SHIT]

This German mag seems much more knowledgable on Fallout than shitty US mags like OXM.

 

[Crni Vuk]

Here are the scans of the 10-page PC Games preview for those that speak German. If not, you should still take a look as there's a few new images, including of weapon modifications.

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Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10

Damn. My limited knowledge of German isn't that much of a help. These Deutschlanders do a better job than OXM UK?

Yes, so much I can say they do. They at least give more insight in the back story of Fallout, its original devs and where they have been working before Fallout 3 was done by Bethesda. Interplay, Black Isle, Troika, and such are mentioned.

It was "ok" to read. nothing ground breaking but its the usual gaming press. So I doubt one can expect Fallout 3 to take any real criticism.

These Deutschlanders do a better job than OXM UK?

Yes, the preview is much better. I just found one error that is more a kind of typo or accident than shitty research.

Though do you believe (page 10) Weber is a "real" fan of F1 and F2 ? Just cruious about your oppinion as a Kraut-fellow.

 

[Sam Ecorners]

This German mag seems much more knowledgable on Fallout than shitty US mags like OXM.

Only OXM US hasn't come out yet.

 

[toyboat]

Some new stuff i picked up with my Kinder Garten level german.

1. The article mentions that the animation is the same but curiously states that there is still time to work on it

2.Companion commands clockwise:
i. active or passive reaction to conflict
ii. health status and healing of companion
iii. stay or follow
iv. speak with
v. fall back on me
vi. I believe this is following distance
vii. Accessing your companions equipment page
viii. melee or ranged

 

[squeehunter]

Also, I think Strength requirements are in. The Vigour Test thing mentions "How easily a cowboy holds his saddle bag or bigger guns" or something like that.

I was just about to point that out. http://www.imagebanana.com/img/7g7xt4dr/Bild11.jpg

 

[PlanHex]

I was just about to point that out. http://www.imagebanana.com/img/7g7xt4dr/Bild11.jpg

Hmm... It says ST influences damage. I hope they just mean melee damage and there just wasn't enough room for another word.

Also, the concept art on that page is pretty good.
The guy with the binoculars(?) looks like a tourist with a camera, hehe.

 

[SharkClub]

Hmm... It says ST influences damage. I hope they just mean melee damage and there just wasn't enough room for another word.

That would be pretty stupid if they did make strength modify ranged damage. I hope that's not what it means.

 

[Wolfsburg]

Interesting. The pistol appears to be a Browning Hi-Power (or some variant thereof) if anyone cares...

 

[Surf Solar]

So the grenade MG IS a grenade MG.
If I have enough time I`ll translate some stuff today.

 

[squeehunter]

I'd prefer a smaller minigun actually. Or at least make it only usable with Power Armor on. You've all seen the web page about Jesse Ventura in Predator.

 

[Tagaziel]

I was just about to point that out. http://www.imagebanana.com/img/7g7xt4dr/Bild11.jpg

Hmm... It says ST influences damage. I hope they just mean melee damage and there just wasn't enough room for another word.

NMA Selective Reading Just To Complain 101: Read half the page, ignore the description provided and focus on the tiny red letters, then post and complain.

The definition of what strength does is ABOVE THE RED LETTERS. Are you unable to read bigger text or something?

 

[PlanHex]

How To Brain-Damaged-Frankenpenis-Furry 101:
Step 1: Misinterpret unfunny joke.
Step 2: RAEEEEGG!!!

 

[maximaz]

Maximaz: You can switch the UI color but the haze (for a lack of better word) from the UI never completely disappears and the whole world does have a green tint in most areas. Still switching it to blue (or white in some sections) does make it a bit less vomit inducing. (But then again blue UI makes the vault tileset weird so its a change the UI game with every new tileset)

I've never noticed that but I'll take your word for it as I don't feel like experimenting. As far as I'm concerned the game itself looks gray and brown at all times.

 

[Stanislao Moulinsky]

Yay, ST requirements for weapons are back? Does that mean that SPECIAL stats will affect more than one like in FO3?

And lol at the unique gun they show. It made me think of Ebony and Ivory from Devil May Cry.

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9338/ebonyivorymi4.jpg

 

[dirtbag]

A bit too much wild west

 

[Ausdoerrt]

It made me think of Ebony and Ivory from Devil May Cry.

If they also add Rebellion, I'll HAVE to buy the game, just to beat it as Dante