ok so i just bought a bundle of fallout 1,2,and tactics ive only played fallout 3 before so what should i expect i know they are turn based and not first person but thats pretty much it

You should expect them to be absolutely nothing like Fallout 3 whatsoever. Which for me at least, is a good thing. You'll be able to appreciate a balanced and working SPECIAL, trait, skill, and perk system. The games don't break any visual boundaries, but their strength has always been in gameplay and story.

Fallout Tactics has undergone an artistic overhaul, and looks better than FO1 & 2, but has almost zero RPG elements whatsoever. It's a solid combat-centric game, with an interesting spin on the combat system of the originals. It doesn't try to be something it isn't, it boasts a strategic and combat-centric experience, and that's what you get.

My personal favourite is FO2. Though I'd suggest you play FO1 first, as the stories are linked, and FO2 has a few more engine/interface improvements. If you play FO2 and work your way back, I feel it might spoil your FO1 experience.

You should check out this http://www.gamesas.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=681908 and scroll down to where Geronimo57 has posted up some very handy links to patches, mods, and manuals, all are recommended for their quality and safety. You should also check out the rest of the thread whilst you're there.

thank you

My honest and brutal opinion,

Worship Fall out 1 + 2 like a god,
Throw tactics in the bin And be done with it.

A little harsh.

If he's bought the collection, it's a one-disc affair. So no throwing away of Tactics unless FO1/2 go with it.

Hmm, True a lil harsh, But i atleast tactics had the spine to not call it a RPG unlike some other fall out game i know, what clearly isnt near a RPG standard.

Any way dont litterly throw it in the bin just try to enjoy it.