Character stats

spooky2 · Post by **spooky2** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:03 am

So after a few years, I will try again. But for a good start i need some help with primary stats.
with gifted
Str 01 02
Per 07 08
End 01 02
Cha 06 07
Int 08 09
Agi 06 07
Luck 06 07
Also I will take Good natured trait. So I want to be a good diplomat, talk the way out, be a precise (sniper) shooter and have a good party (3 NPCs).
For start perks I will go for Swift learner and Educated.

Minor Spoiler I think.
I know that during game I can raise all prim. stats except INT for one point.
And Power armor also boost STR for three points, is this to late in the game for successfully use sniper or assault rifle, because I have so low Str and I depend on using power armor?

Thanks.

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:40 am

You will not be able to use any weapons for quite a long time in the game with that strength.
The access to power armour is near the end of the game as far as I remember.

The Great Hairy · Post by **The Great Hairy** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 6:23 pm

That strength is waaaay too low. Your access to weaponry will be quite limited. And with such a low endurance, you will not be able to take much damage at all. A couple of good rat-bites and you'll be out.

Personally, I suggest not having any stat below four. Realise that not all encounters can be handled with diplomacy, either (e.g/ random ones just start combat immediately).

Cheers,
TGHO

spooky2 · Post by **spooky2** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:32 am

[QUOTE=The Great Hairy]That strength is waaaay too low. Your access to weaponry will be quite limited. And with such a low endurance, you will not be able to take much damage at all. A couple of good rat-bites and you'll be out.[/QUOTE]

With 3 points in strenght I will use Red Ryder Le BB gun (25-25) range 32, IMHO great weapon. ( I will raise strenght on the start for one point or I go straight to "Brotherhood of steel").
With Endurance stats 2 I get 3HP per level up, with Endurance stat 4 I get 4HP per level IMHO its not worth.

Good day.

The Great Hairy · Post by **The Great Hairy** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:05 pm

You're not going to find the Red Ryder BB gun straight away. IIRC getting that weapon only happens later in the game (admittedly it's been a couple of years since I played). What are you going to use before that?

<Shrug> it's your call mate. Just saying I wouldn't build a PC that way.

Cheers, and have fun!
TGHO

Nihilanth · Post by **Nihilanth** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 3:45 am

If you wanna be a good sniper, get a higher perception... Personaly, I would lower the luck fot 1...

But, as you wish! Good luck!

Malta Soron · Post by **Malta Soron** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:53 pm

[QUOTE=Nihilanth]Personaly, I would lower the luck fot 1...
[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't, if you want to get the Sniper perk; IIRC it depends on your Luck.

spooky2 · Post by **spooky2** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 3:46 am

Thanks, everbody for helping me.

I now play with good naturated, gifted trait.
My stats are STR 03, PER 09, END 02, CHA 08, INT 09, AGI 09, Luck 07.
So far so good.
I was counting on Ian to be able to use shootgun but he cant (I told him to use best weapon in battle, but he slashed with knife!?!). So we are both stuck with 10mm Pistol. But we are doing ok (combat is easy).
Maybe I will raise STR at the begining for 1 point, total 4pts, but only if combat become to hard with using just 10mm pistol.

Bye.

The Great Hairy · Post by **The Great Hairy** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 5:57 pm

Ian can use submachine guns, pistols and knives IIRC. He won't use energy weapons, rifles, heavy weapons or shotguns.

Combat will eventually become pretty much impossible with just 10mm pistols - you will need a bigger gun! The Red Ryder is very good, but there are alternatives. Best of luck!

Cheers,
TGHO