Time bomb? : Fallout: New Vegas

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:35 am

I'm playing another run-through of the game with an explosives/energy weapon character and I just crafted an item I neglected up until now. That weapon being of course the time bomb. So far I can't figure out what possible use I could have for it. Clearly the only circumstance a time bomb would be useful would be when I need time to get away but when would I have an opportunity to place a time bomb near a death-claw and calmly walk away and wait for it to explode? I can't really imagine any practical uses for the time bomb.

So anyways I guess my question is what practical uses are there for the time bomb? Maybe something creative? Also does placing a time bomb turn npcs hostile when you place it?

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:33 am

The only time a time bomb was *really* usefull was in Vault 22 when i had to ignite the gas coming through the vents. Died a lot of times because i didn't have time to run away so i just placed a time bomb and made it to the elevator with plenty time left.
Another use would be...uh.. well. I used it a couple of times to have some fun, the first strike before wiping out a settlement.

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 4:50 pm

Vault 22 came to mind, but is that honestly the only use for this explosive?

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:27 am

With Project Nevada i've found them handy in breaching locks before finding C4. But in unmodded game, no, there's no other smart use for them. Or maybe they can be reverse-pickpocketed to enemies' inventory?

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:08 am

With Project Nevada i've found them handy in breaching locks before finding C4. But in unmodded game, no, there's no other smart use for them. Or maybe they can be reverse-pickpocketed to enemies' inventory?

I'm quite sure I can do the same with any old explosive though. Is project Nevada worth it do you think?

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:17 am

Ever since testing the first beta, i've never played without it :hehe: And if you don't like some feature you can disable it, it is very modular. Worth a try atleast.

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:17 am

I'm playing another run-through of the game with an explosives/energy weapon character and I just crafted an item I neglected up until now. That weapon being of course the time bomb. So far I can't figure out what possible use I could have for it. Clearly the only circumstance a time bomb would be useful would be when I need time to get away but when would I have an opportunity to place a time bomb near a death-claw and calmly walk away and wait for it to explode? I can't really imagine any practical uses for the time bomb.

" You'll Know it when it Happens "

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:59 am

its worth caps early in the game.That's about it.It takes what was $5 junk and turned it into a time bomb worth alot depending on barter skills of course.

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:42 am

There are a few uses for a timed explosive if you're creative enough. I just wish you could set your own time.
Also I wish they would be realistic with C4.

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 4:20 am

I'm playing another run-through of the game with an explosives/energy weapon character and I just crafted an item I neglected up until now. That weapon being of course the time bomb. So far I can't figure out what possible use I could have for it. Clearly the only circumstance a time bomb would be useful would be when I need time to get away but when would I have an opportunity to place a time bomb near a death-claw and calmly walk away and wait for it to explode? I can't really imagine any practical uses for the time bomb.

So anyways I guess my question is what practical uses are there for the time bomb? Maybe something creative? Also does placing a time bomb turn npcs hostile when you place it?

One word: caps.
Cheers!

EDIT: On second thoughts, I will elaborate.

Spoiler

It's worth a good amount of caps on itself and there are no in-game situations that would suggest its usage better than anything cheaper.
Vault 22? you can get away with a long fuse dynamite, a frag grenade or even an energy weapon. It's just a matter of being in the right spot when you ignite the gas

And that would be the only one situation... I make time bombs just with the sole purpose of selling them at best offer (preferably one of those merchants that are not trying to rip me off, even when nicely dressed for barter).

Double Cheers

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:33 am

I think I used one once to destroy a turret in the BOS bunker when I ran out of pulse grenades, but I would probably have been better off just shooting the turret anyways. You can always throw them in water to enjoy the explosion.

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:12 pm

Great for turning otherwise worthless junk into a pile of caps.

20x Duct tape
100x Dynamite
20x Egg Timer
20x Scrap electronics

That'll crank out enough caps to buy a AMR and starting ammo from gunrunners with just a modest 40-50 Barter skill. Just vacuum up every egg timer you find on dead Vipers/Jackals.

» Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:43 pm

I'm playing another run-through of the game with an explosives/energy weapon character and I just crafted an item I neglected up until now. That weapon being of course the time bomb. So far I can't figure out what possible use I could have for it. Clearly the only circumstance a time bomb would be useful would be when I need time to get away but when would I have an opportunity to place a time bomb near a death-claw and calmly walk away and wait for it to explode? I can't really imagine any practical uses for the time bomb.

So anyways I guess my question is what practical uses are there for the time bomb? Maybe something creative? Also does placing a time bomb turn npcs hostile when you place it?

I have only used it once. To blow up Doc Mitchels kitchen. Placed it on the table with C4 in all the chairs.

Obviously for entertainment purposes. If you were about to raid, Say Camp Mcarren you could put it in the First Recon Tent, when it goes off you kill other targets, or place C4 in other places and when it goes off blow the C4.. Just some ideas.

Doc was in the kitchen BTW lol