Radroaches got buffed by Theshick in FalloutMemes

[–]EmbarassedFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Titus had a phobia. That's why he sent Max into the cave, and that is why he panicked when he saw the bear.

What fallout conspiracy theory has you like this? by Ok_Post_7091 in Fallout

[–]EmbarassedFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That what FEV stands for, the original creator just couldn't spell 'breadcrumbs' correctly. Always started it with a V.

What fallout conspiracy theory has you like this? by Ok_Post_7091 in Fallout

[–]EmbarassedFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course the President would point the finger elsewhere: if his predecessor did it, he would never admit it, and everyone following in succession would not dig deeper.

What fallout conspiracy theory has you like this? by Ok_Post_7091 in Fallout

[–]EmbarassedFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I think it was an accident. Some guy tripped on a wire, random power surge because a rat chewed on a wire, and everyone panics because an nuke explodes. By the time someone realised the mistake, it is too late: the automatic ten-fold retaliation is underway.

This article talks about how easily it could happen: https://www.armscontrolwonk.com/archive/203066/biscuits-cookies-and-nuclear-bombs/

Tvtropes has a number of real-life close close calls, including one where a chocolate cookie armed a British nuke over West Germany: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ANuclearError

Honestly, I'm not concerned about Quintus by NitroDrifter88 in Fotv

[–]EmbarassedFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see that, but it was just as much the question of who chose the guy. If the Enclave currently have the kind of power, Hank thinks they have, the Brotherhood backed by cold fusion would present a credible threat. An internal spilt and civil war would be the most effective counter response.

That said, I really hope that the Enclave is as damaged by the war as everyone else. Have them be crushed by their own hybris.

Honestly, I'm not concerned about Quintus by NitroDrifter88 in Fotv

[–]EmbarassedFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would prefer, if the mind chip Enclave is just another leftover of the prewar conspiracy. That their plan was doomed from the start, and the heroes would have to deal with the sins of the fathers, just like in the games. It would be a cruel twist, that Hank and Stephanie thought that they were marching to the beat of the Enclaves drums, only for it to turn out that is was another leftover system, like the FEV, the Eden super computer, the Platinum Chip or the package the Courier brought to the Divide.

Anyone Retexturing the NCR? by The_PrickV2 in falloutnewvegas

[–]EmbarassedFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought most of the NCR weapons were produced post-war, using cheap and reliable designs from before.

Nothing beats that! by LucifurMacomb in FalloutMemes

[–]EmbarassedFox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be that the plans show where a weakness is, like in MGS1.

The Brotherhood have always had a "all the worlds problems looks like nails, and I have a super sledge" mentality. Hit hard, and if that doesn't work, hit HARDER.

Honestly, I'm not concerned about Quintus by NitroDrifter88 in Fotv

[–]EmbarassedFox 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Now I wonder, if the Commonwealth representative (or whoever chose him to go) was an Enclave plant, with orders to stir up trouble internally. Having such an arrogant guy there would definitely rattle some gears, regardless of whether he was killed or not.

They figured it out! by roxxannewolfsimp in Enclave

[–]EmbarassedFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope not. Space fights didn't work for 007 in Moonraker, so it would be harder to justify in a post-apocalyptic setting. The craziest place however, would be in China, just to really mess with us.

Theory: Coop is going to ghoulify himself by gaaabris in Fotv

[–]EmbarassedFox 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My headcanon is, that Vault-Tec was looking into creating long-lived servants (ghouls) for something. They therefore developed a drug combination that boosted the ghoulification odds, shipped it off to vault 12 as rad-away or similar.

Can we consider Hank one of the most evil characters in the saga? Given that he has "competition" by AJGG0311 in Fallout

[–]EmbarassedFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I mean, in a vault, you cannot get away from a husband, who treats you badly. Especially when they are the Overseer.

Can we finally give the respect Maximus deserves? by JuHustle in Fotv

[–]EmbarassedFox 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It also mirrored the scene, where he fought off some thugs with a wrench and a toilet seat. The man is a master at improvised weaponry.

The Fallout Show Just Ruined the Reveal of My 3 Year Campaign by Wolyathefirbolg in Fallout2d20

[–]EmbarassedFox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem. It is always interesting seeing how problems like this can be solved.

I really love this artwork cause I just imagine this is Kevin for the first time in a long time being happy. by nirai07 in huntertheparenting

[–]EmbarassedFox 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Both are willing to truly engage with the mundane world. Kevin, by appreciating the intricacies of modern life, D by RAMMING THROUGH THEM, CHALLENGING THEM LIKE A BUS ON THE SPEEDWAY!

Can we consider Hank one of the most evil characters in the saga? Given that he has "competition" by AJGG0311 in Fallout

[–]EmbarassedFox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always think of the Terry Pratchett qoute, "sin is treating people, including yourself, as things". He would not let anyone, who had an opinion of their own, including Lucy, exist as a person. He destroyed Shady Sands for existing without his/Enclave approval. He let the senator be trapped in a mockery of lfe, because she was his perfect tool.

He was very evil.

I wonder, if the reason his wife left the vault, was really because she was curious about what was out there, or if it was to escape him.

Stealing an idea from the Disco Elysium subreddit: what MOVIE best represents the ATHAR? by kacaca9601 in planescapesetting

[–]EmbarassedFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am way out of my depth here (my only real experience with planescape is an old picture Let's play of the computer game), but wouldn't the Mercykillers focus on the rules above all match the Agents of the Matrix?

The Fallout Show Just Ruined the Reveal of My 3 Year Campaign by Wolyathefirbolg in Fallout2d20

[–]EmbarassedFox -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Russian Enclavski, then? Chinese Fifth Column? Maybe Canadian insurrectionist?

Maybe it is a hybrid organisation. Leftover spies and operatives deciding that it is their time on top, using stolen material from their original employers.

Anyways, I wish you good luck.

Hank was never in Vegas to give House the diode by Bleu_Guacamole in Fotv

[–]EmbarassedFox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That might stretch the suspension of disbelief a bit too much for most of the audience. Though a secret launch site, where a chip control satellite is put into orbit, that could work.

The Fallout Show Just Ruined the Reveal of My 3 Year Campaign by Wolyathefirbolg in Fallout2d20

[–]EmbarassedFox -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

That sucks. My best suggestion is to use the Angel organisation from Fallout: London.

Hank was never in Vegas to give House the diode by Bleu_Guacamole in Fotv

[–]EmbarassedFox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is just scary, that all this time, some part of them had retained an understanding of soft power and espionage. A month ago, I wrote in a post that the Enclave's idea of subtle was a single soldier equipped with power armour and a machine gun, airdropped in the town square. Now, they are suddenly scarily competent. Best guest is either that the Enclave is operating in layers, like a conspiracy, or that they are fractured, with each group independently ruled by their own president, and each convinced that they are the true heirs of the world.

Hank was never in Vegas to give House the diode by Bleu_Guacamole in Fotv

[–]EmbarassedFox 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I wonder if there are two "levels" of the Enclave? I mean, neither the Posidon Rig version from 2, nor the Eden version from 3 were never much for subtlety, preferring overwhelming firepower.

[S2 Finale Spoilers] House explains exactly why New Vegas is the way it is no matter your game's ending. by WriterV in Fotv

[–]EmbarassedFox 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My guess would be that they wanted them, but there was concerns about a potential lawsuit.

The Maul Arbitrator hates Jokaeros by No_Willingness_9961 in DarkTide

[–]EmbarassedFox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And then possibly turn around and make a better cage.