Fallout 3/The Wasteland Survival Guide: Difference between revisions

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== Chapter 1 ==
== Chapter 1 ==
=== Scavenging ===
=== Scavenging ===
In the first chapter, newcomers need to know about good scavenging points and where to collect resources.  An example of a scavenging point would be the Super Duper Mart located somewhere to the east - your objective is to find a small stock of food and medicine if possible.
In the first chapter, newcomers need to know about good scavenging points and where to collect resources.  An example of a scavenging point would be the Super Duper Mart located somewhere to the east - your objective is to find a small stock of food and medicine if possible.
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*Note: You have special dialogue options if you have a high endurance.  
*Note: You have special dialogue options if you have a high endurance.  


=== Minefield ===
=== Minefield ===
 
A major issue in the wasteland is that there is an occasional minefield - one ghost town is located far to the north east and is littered with live explosive mines.  In order to determine the best method to traverse minefields, she asks you to reach the playground in the center of the city.  
A major issue in the wasteland is that there is an occassional minefield - one ghost town is located far to the north east and is littered with live explosive mines.  In order to determine the best method to traverse minefields, she asks you to reach the playground in the center of the city.  


The mines in the city were planted by a sniper that wants to be left alone.  Even if the mines are dangerous, it is possible that one of his shots can hit a car, causing it to explode.   
The mines in the city were planted by a sniper that wants to be left alone.  Even if the mines are dangerous, it is possible that one of his shots can hit a car, causing it to explode.   
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*Note: There are special dialogue options if you have high endurance or agility.
*Note: There are special dialogue options if you have high endurance or agility.


=== Radiation Poisioning ===
=== Radiation Poisoning ===
 
Moria wants to know how to recognize radiation poisoning and how to treat it.  To complete this task, achieve at least minor radiation poisoning.   
Moria wants to know how to recognize radiation poisoning and how to treat it.  To complete this task, achieve at least minor radiation poisoning.   


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== Chapter 2 ==
== Chapter 2 ==
=== Repelling Mole Rats ===
=== Repelling Mole Rats ===
 
Moria wants a humane method of dealing with mole rats that are aggressive, and wants you to test a repellant stick.  While you can attack any mole rat you want, there is a high concentration of them in the Tepid Sewers.
Moria wants a humane method of dealing with mole rats that are agressive, and wants you to test a repellant stick.  While you can attack any mole rat you want, there is a high concentration of them in the Tepid Sewers.


You may need to hit a mole rat more than once for the stick to take effect.
You may need to hit a mole rat more than once for the stick to take effect.


=== Mirelurks ===
=== Mirelurks ===
 
Mirelurks are heavily armoured creatures that are not fully understood - their weak point is their face.  However, in order to get better information about these animals, you need to infiltrate their nest and plant an observation device within their eggs.   
Mirelurks are heavily armoured creatures that are not fully understood - their weak point is their face.  However, in order to get better information about these animals, you need to infiltrate their nest and plant an obeservation device within their eggs.   


In order to best research their life cycle, you need to avoid killing any mirelurk.  If you have completed the [[Fallout 3/Galaxy News Radio|Galaxy News radio]] quest, you should have at least a few Stealth boys to help sneak in and out of their nest.  
In order to best research their life cycle, you need to avoid killing any mirelurk.  If you have completed the [[Fallout 3/Galaxy News Radio|Galaxy News radio]] quest, you should have at least a few Stealth boys to help sneak in and out of their nest.  


=== Human anatomy ===
=== Human anatomy ===
Become at least 50% injured, preferably with a crippled limb.  If you want, you can step on a live landmine or get hit with an explosive attack.   
Become at least 50% injured, preferably with a crippled limb.  If you want, you can step on a live landmine or get hit with an explosive attack.   


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== Chapter 3 ==
== Chapter 3 ==
=== History of Rivet city ===
=== History of Rivet city ===
 
In order to determine how cities are made in the post-apocalyptic world, you need to determine the history of River city.
In order to determine how cities are made in the post-apopcalypic world, you need to determine the history of River city.


When you are able to gain access to Rivet city, you will need to check with the locals to get the true story of the settlement.  Your first and easiest contact is Bannon in the Potomac Attire ship - he is the member of the city council and claims that he has converted the rusty boat into the safest stronghold within the wastelands.   
When you are able to gain access to Rivet city, you will need to check with the locals to get the true story of the settlement.  Your first and easiest contact is Bannon in the Potomac Attire ship - he is the member of the city council and claims that he has converted the rusty boat into the safest stronghold within the wastelands.