Sorry to bring this back from the dead, but I was wondering if you guys don't mind me asking some other questions.

1: Where in the world am I going to find out how to get a water chip? I've been to most of the major towns (except Necropolis), but the hints are vague at best, non-existent at worst.
2: Is there a way to set companions to healing themselves? He has a bad habit of running away every time I approach in combat to heal him, resulting in him running away and dying. >.>

Thank you!

(agent c: I always hated it when Toad said that. Made me want to punt him off the castle...)

They will heal eventually over time, you may want to try pressing Z and resting a bit... (edit, sorry, didnt see the combat bit. Gizmo's advice is good here. you may also want to try changing formation to "Stay Close" so thye don't move as far).

:-)

1: agent_c is right :tops:
2: You can heal your NPC's with Stimpacks both in and out of combat

Ahh the beginning of FO1. Once you get a bit stronger, or you find some weapon stash (killing a merchant etc), you'll feel really good. Can't describe the feeling, you'll know what I mean when you manage to kill a group of people without reloading. :nod: