Map Size concerns invalid without actual context : Fallout 4

» Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:21 pm

People seem to be concerned about the map size and whilst the map is smaller than I was hoping I am not too concerned yet because let's look at things more calmly.

Yes the main over world map appears small relatively speaking compared to some other games.

But let's look at those other games

- GTA V: Mostly sight seeing and nothing to do and is designed around the use of cars so is an unfair comparison

- Just Cause: Just a whole lot of nothing

- The Witcher: A recent end to end map run took only 14 minutes only slightly more than FO4's map

Aside from that the dungeons in Bethesda games tend to range from small to very large, to gigantic size. Remember Blackreach is Skyrim, that dungeon was 2-3 hours long by itself unless you speed run?

The overall play area is FO taking into account all the individual dungeon cells etc could well be larger and pack more playable content that TW3 just because the main overworld isn't as large does not mean anything.

Until we have context these concerns are not worth getting upset about

» Tue Dec 08, 2015 2:00 am

I have to agree considering they have said there is something like 400 hours of gameplay to fo 4 and that's not including any mods people make that will extend the game with new content or dlc's that will come later on.

» Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:22 pm

The modders will enhance the game world to an appropriate size for a next gen.

» Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:16 am

This could have just been a comment in one of the other TWO map threads....

» Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:37 pm

I've had no worries about map size, as long as it's at least as large as the prrvious game and filled with enough content to keep me busy, I'll be happy.

Speaking of dungeons, if they can make a dungeon as good as Blackreach then I'll be impressed.

» Tue Dec 08, 2015 4:36 am

Like a stated on the other map size thread. It's been said that it takes 12 minutes corner to corner sprinting. Stare at a clock for 12 minutes. It's a long time.

» Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:47 pm

I'm going to be honest, there are still parts of Blackreach I haven't explored. One of the best dungeons of any game; wasn't until last year I discovered the hidden dragon.

» Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:47 pm

I agree. Map size is of no importance to me as long as it has lots of content to discover.

Lots of the next gen games may have bigger maps, but that doesn't necessarily make them more exciting to explore.

» Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:21 pm

It seems like each game should have a bigger size. They said this games map size will be as big as Skyrim which was as big as Oblivion in 2005.

» Tue Dec 08, 2015 1:11 am

WHAT? A hidden dragon. After playing skyrim countless times and many playthroughs I never found him. Amazing g the game still has secrets from me... Well guys looks like it is time for a dragon hunt!

» Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:35 pm

Give you a hint:

When you reach Blackrock, pretend you are a moth. What do moths like? Now look up.