In my own opinion, 2142-2242 because there was a more desperate atmosphere compared to the semi-state world in 2277-2281.

What are your thoughts? Which time appeals to you? Why?

-Ronarch

All of it, it shows how places were bombed or fell from societal collapse, mans desprate climb to survival, and now, an establishment of law and stability. I can only hope man rapidly redevelops to Pre-War splendor.

My only knowledge of periods before fo3 and new vegas and tactics is from reading about, still searching for 1 and 2 so i can get a decent knowledge base.

I believe the the years prior to the Great War. No games are set in that time, but it would be great to see the bombs drop, starting the unmerciful collapse of civilization. Imagine how much tension you would feel, knowing everything you live for could be blown to dust any second. Particularly at 9:48, one bright morning in 2077.

It was a very tough choice but i went with F1 and F2 time period.

I rather enjoy the slow rebuilding from utter desperation that is occurring in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. I think it will be very far into the future before it becomes totally peaceful, so I'm interested in seeing this rebuilding trend continue and what the NCR will become as it continues to grow.

I think in the end the NCR will control the whole America. It would be like just how it was before the bombs fell. It would take some time for america to rebuild to its once former glory but it is not impossible to do so. I would estimate it would take around 200-500 more years to restore america to its once great self.

2242-2281. We are seeing the rebuilding of America, and history is repeating itself. The major factions are fighting to establish widespread civilizations and bring peace to uncivilized regions. Technology is finally beginning to advance and become widespread again, and Pre-War technology is no longer the answer to every problem like it used to be. It looks like the future will be determined by how well the people rebuild, take control of the wasteland, and work together, as opposed to fighting over little things. Still, War never changes, and somebody will get in the way.

The period of time directly after the Great War would be interesting to see. The radiation levels are still high and, for once in a Fallout game, we would actually have to worry about radiation (The Glow doesn't count). The most common enemies would be the occasional raider or wastelander that we would have to fight for whatever scraps of food or other resources we could find. It would be more of a survival-horror than a Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

The FO1-FO2 time period was a good place to start the Fallout series, but it just isn't as interesting as the other time periods. Most of the people have gathered into small tribes that are just struggling to survive. They don't have any other interests but staying alive. The greater good and the rebuilding of civilization isn't one of their priorities. Radiation is no longer a concern, and the biggest threats are simply the biggest groups of people. Even the NCR in FO2 wasn't trying to rebuild America, they were worried about overpowering the other groups in the region and expanding to make room for their citizens.