How would the game taking place in the commonwealth be different from Fallout 3? It would be on the East Coast and I can picture the main quest now. The Replicated Man mixed in with Head of State :down:
So long as there is no Brotherhood, Enclave or Super Mutants, I would react to the news of the game taking place in the Commonwealth is a smile. The Main quest IMO would be predictable but many new Factions would be welcome.
"You humans are going to have a full-fledged rebellion on your hands if you don't start treating us Synths as persons." ~
A3-21, A.K.A. "Harkness"I for one happen to like both those quests, Replicated Man more so.
But while I'm hoping for the Institute to be the launching pad of Fallout 4, it could still play a small but significant role. Remember, Zimmer and his bodyguard aren't aggressive and would only attack the Lone Wanderer if they are attacked first. Not only that but Harkness, depending on your choice, doesn't go after Zimmer. Imagine being asked by the Institute to find a Android who can FIGHT BACK and has a lot influence. That Android would want freedom for his/her brethren (as well as destroying the Institute) but would use violence to get it done while the Railroad Movement wouldn't want to use violence. Both groups would want what is best for the Androids but have completely different ways of getting things done; that would put them at odds. Plus, imagine the Institute, with its secrecy and high-technology, being envied by the average Wastelander. There would be those bent on taking over that place and thus would add complications (Factions anyone?). The Institute could symbolize stability while Wastelanders could represent instability. These two different views would of course clash. One side wants to keep to themselves while others would want to use the former's tech for survival...or war. There is potential. :disguise:
However, I want the Brotherhood and the Super Mutants to be limited and not have a big role. Enclave as well but the Commonwealth is the place where the Revolutionary War began; some remnants might go there to think things over (symbolic) but NOT cause another "pure genetics" war crap. I want to see Enclave members questioning their direction and would want to move on (start anew). I'm tired of seeing "Enclave=Evil [censored]". That's why I was pleasantly surprised in New Vegas. I would soooo want a former Enclave Officer (preferably female
) to be a companion. He/she can even have a backstory where they reveal that they were at the Adams Air Force.