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Character stats

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:03 am
by spooky2
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.

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:40 am
by Xandax
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.

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 6:23 pm
by 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.

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

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:32 am
by spooky2
[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.

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:05 pm
by The Great Hairy
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

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 3:45 am
by Nihilanth
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!

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:53 pm
by Malta Soron
[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.

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 3:46 am
by spooky2
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.

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 5:57 pm
by The Great Hairy
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