» Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:11 am
There actually is a leveling system put in but it doesn't apply to all NPC's.
For example, you'll see Ranger Vets carrying .357 revolvers and trail carbines at a certain level and then later on see them carry brush guns, assault carbines, and anti-material rifles another level.
The mojave wasteland isn't that dangerous after your reached mid-20's level unless your running mods. Powder Gangers still carry crappy weapons no matter what level (except vault 19).
And most Fiends are carrying crappy weapons except the occassional RCW, Laser rifle, or Plasma rifle, otherwise you'll see lots of pool cues, varmint rifles, and caravan shotguns....even at level 50.
I think they made New Vegas with this old engine and made it mellow so they can build us up for something epic and dangerous in Fallout 4. NV is more of a story than a full Fallout game.