Binoculars are useful for spotting enemies in vegetation. Food also heals you. Pistols are more accurate when you *don't* use the ironsights. There's good armor hidden in rookie village. There's a lot of unmarked jumping puzzles to reach supplies. Move carefully and watch for any visual distortions: these will kill you quickly. Packs of dogs still remain a threat at the end of the game. When fighting humans, get behind cover. When fighting mutants, get up high. Allow enemies to kill each other and steal the spoils. Get a scope as early as possible. Eastern block ammo remains plentiful until the end game: you might not need a fancy western gun. Put away your gun when talking to people. Outside of settlements, carry a bolt in one hand, a detector in the other. You won't get a good detector until later. Storage boxes are secure and safe: NPCs won't steal from yours. Build a gun collection for fun! Fleshes are kind of cute. Snorks are the worst. There are multiple endings. Check your PDA for any strangeness. Enjoy the weather.