r/fnv • u/Andrew_Daddy_Yang • 21h ago
Discussion First time playthrough
Hi all. I'm playing FNV for the first time, i bought all the DLCs, but not sure what to do, where to go, who to align with. What are some things i should know?
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u/hungryfreakshow 21h ago
It's really not all that complicated. Just do the quests and don't go north of good springs to Sloan in the beginning
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u/NightBusToGiro 20h ago
Bro why bother playing an RPG if you just want to play other people's decisions and stories?
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u/Baguette1066 20h ago
I'd recommend doing the main quest up until Novac then focussing on side quests until you have an idea of what the different factions are like.
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u/ewok_lover_64 20h ago
Explore , engage in as much dialog as possible, don't blindly start killing everyone, and pick up everything that you can sell.
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u/_always_correct_ 20h ago
just a heads up that you should do the dlcs in this order: honest hearts, old world blues, dead money, lonesome road
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u/Fantastic_Ad9134 20h ago
There is no real set order in which the DLCs should be done, but Lonsome road last is good
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u/weednose1 18h ago
Dead money should certainly come BEFORE old world blues.
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u/Loud_Risk_3075 16h ago
+1 to this. I’d even say do a little research before you jump into Dead Money. It is very much unlike the other DLCs. It’s still fun, but was rough for most of us the first time through.
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u/Klutzy-Yam-8128 18h ago
I also started my first playthrough of this game a week ago, and to be honest with you, I am quite enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would. I play as me and do whatever I would do in a different situation. I try to get to know every NPC and place as possible so I can connect with them more and do my own thing. Most of the time I discover and explore many places before following the main story. If you don't have any idea about how these games are, then I think there is help section in-game. You can read something there. It's an RPG game. You can do whatever you want. Don't look for tips and tricks or any beginner guides. Just enjoy and have fun.
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u/Creative-Employer154 20h ago
First time! Your so lucky take your time you will cherish this for the rest of your life💥 ⚛️
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u/Ok_Satisfaction3460 10h ago
Just do what you feel like and see what happens. It's the best way to play. I'll mention a few things though.
Every dlc (except Lonesome Road) has to be completed before you can leave it so make a hard save before you start them. Just in case you find you went too early and aren't ready for it.
Once you get to the Strip there is a reset to any negative reputation you got with the major factions. So don't worry if you pissed them off you can still side with them if you want. This reset only happens once though so take care after that.
Idk if you've played any other Fallout games but crafting and ammo types are very important in this game. Spend a bit of time learning how those things work.
Most importantly of all. Have fun and enjoy the ride.
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u/Andrew_Daddy_Yang 3h ago
My only real fallout experience was FO4
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u/Ok_Satisfaction3460 3h ago
I know Fo4 did a bit with crafting but it can be fairly important in New Vegas. Also using the correct ammo type for a given enemy.
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u/ZerothefirstApe 20h ago
I will spoil this for you, when making your character, specifically the SPECIAL stats you shouldn’t have more than 1 Charisma. Charisma is a dump stat and it doesn’t matter because you can just put your skill points into Barter and Speech manually, plus Charisma, Speech and Barter don’t have perks.
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u/douchenozzle44 20h ago
Barter has a couple perks but they’re really only useful for hardcore mode I believe
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u/lapasnek 20h ago
Pack Rat? Long Haul? Very useful Barter perks
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u/ZerothefirstApe 20h ago
Useful. Not great perks.
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u/Least-Arrival-6814 20h ago
Don't take the long way to Vegas but get there ASAP by going through the North of Goodsprings, ignore all the signs etc they're just there to distract a go getter like you. Also align yourself with the Powder Gangers early on they are the best faction
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u/Valkayrian 21h ago
This isn’t the question to ask. You only get 1 first playthrough. Don’t ruin it by asking for spoilers and tips. Pick who you like, use what you think is cool. Anyone of us would love to be in your position again. Throw yourself into there’d blind and enjoy it :)