Will your first playtrough be on hardcoe mode? : Fallout: New Vegas

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:48 am

No, not at first. It might be my second playthrough or so, once I'm memorised the locations and more, then I'll consider it.

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 1:56 am

Funny, most of the posts seem to be saying no, but the poll says different.

at any rate, the more I think about it, the more I think I might just jump in head first. it'll make hardcoe all that more rewarding if I go into it not knowing really anything about the area.

That said, I don't think I'll do much exploring on hardcoe. I might just blast through the main storyline ASAP. hmm.. i'm definitely going to have to give this some thought! lol

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:28 am

Hard difficult and hardcoe Mode enabled on the first run. I am a veteran in STALKER, so I know how to handle myself in the wasteland.
First playthrough on hardcoe is much more awesome then going on second playthrough where you already know where the good things are, it spoils the fun.

» Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:03 pm

Yes, I feel if I try a normal mode first I won't go back and I'm putting points into my survival skill on my first playthrough and want the most out of it.

hardcoe mode feels like it will keep the game going for me for a good while and make me actually think what I should do instead of just wander into a group of enemies and fire.
Also it will help plan my route by following any body of water so I'm near a watersource, I think this will bring much immersion to the game for me.

I ,might play on normal just to goof around with.

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:29 am

Yes.

» Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:42 pm

I voted no but after reading all these threads im considering hardcoe for my 1st playthrough.... it would kinda defeat the purpose if i played through in normal mode and then played through in hardcoe my 2nd playthrough knowing where everything is and what to do.

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:36 am

I don't see any good reason to play on casual mode, so not only will my first playthru be hardcoe, ALL my playthrus will be hardcoe.
I wish there was some kind of bonus content (maybe a unique quest, or piece of gear) to attract HC players to the casual mode, but alas...

» Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:46 pm

No, here's how mine will go:

1st: Get the most out of the main quest.
2nd: Have fun (Wacky Wastland, Role playing, etc.)
3rd: Challenge yourself (hardcoe, Very Hard, etc.)

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:23 am

I'll try hardcoe mode at my first playthrough.
I like challenges, and the realism the hardcoe mode adds might enhance my feeling of roleplaying... I guess I will find out.

» Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:03 pm

All my runs of the game will be on the hardcoe setting.

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:39 am

More Immersion and a greater challenge

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:04 am

I know I've already answered this in a similar thread but I am definitely trying hard core mode first. I think the challenge will make the game allot more interesting and I'd rather have to plan carefully for missions rather than wander aimlessly without any repercussions.

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:12 pm

I'm not even sure I'll play it at all. I know my first playthrough won't be on it, I rather enjoy carrying more ammo than a gun store.

» Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:57 pm

I might. It might take a bit of time getting used to, but it's an interesting idea, if I think back on my Fallout 3 playthroughs - there was lots of food and water (irradiated, of course) around, but it always seemed like a bit of a waste since the game hardly ever forced you to rely on it - you could go without food or drink for days, relying on stimpacks for your health... As I said, seems like a bit of a waste. Especially since it's a game about surviving in a world that is irradiated all over. So I believe hardcoe mode is worth a try...

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:45 am

I'm going to give it a shot my first time through.

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:44 am

I remember when I first played Fallout 3,-and started on normal,-the game very fast become too easy,
so I′ll absolut start out on hardest setting.I celebrate my 52 :cake: years birthday arround Vegas′s release,and
I use to svck in shooters,but no matter how hard this one will be,-I′ll enjoy every second :tops: .

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:03 pm

hardcoe mode on the first run, things like bullet weight is going to make the post apocalyptic feeling complete.

» Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:15 pm

Wow, the comments really motivate me to try hardcoe on the first one too. :nod:

Kudos to all who will have a hard time for sure in the wastes (aka the ones who voted yes)! :rock:

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 1:11 am

unlikely

You don't know what my game is like. :nuke: :bolt:

Well maybe NV would not be easy, but at least not challenging enough.

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 2:07 pm

I more than likely will be, Im just wondering if hardcoe automatically sets it to very hard as well, because god knows im not going to be able to survive an unlucky low level encounter with a death claw, so im wondering if there is Normal hardcoe, and Hard hardcoe (I usually play on hard at the very beginning, normal and hard once im about level 15, then around level 20 i switch to very hard) I dont want to have to play very hard with harcore right away, id rather have Hard hardcoe.

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:20 am

I more than likely will be, Im just wondering if hardcoe automatically sets it to very hard as well, because god knows im not going to be able to survive an unlucky low level encounter with a death claw, so im wondering if there is Normal hardcoe, and Hard hardcoe (I usually play on hard at the very beginning, normal and hard once im about level 15, then around level 20 i switch to very hard) I dont want to have to play very hard with harcore right away, id rather have Hard hardcoe.

hardcoe mode is a separate mode from normal difficult. So you can play on very easy with hardcoe mode turned. Or Very hard with hardcoe mode off.

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 1:22 am

Nah,
I think I got that saved for my third playthrough.

^^^@FreakLore: There is no need to worry, hardcoe is a separate option from the difficulty slider.
EDIT: ninja'd by Silvade

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:43 am

I remember when I first played Fallout 3,-and started on normal,-the game very fast become too easy,
so I′ll absolut start out on hardest setting.I celebrate my 52 :cake: years birthday arround Vegas′s release,and
I use to svck in shooters,but no matter how hard this one will be,-I′ll enjoy every second :tops: .

Heh, my father is 58 and every time he visits me/i visit him, he asks me how work is and if i am still playing those kids games. You sir have my support! It is really awesome to see the fanbase spreading from us in our 20's (and the teens but we don't talk about them

)

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:38 am

Hey guys, my brother needs some help, he is....dare i say it....a.....casual gamer.....He plays Dragon Age on easy and still says its hard, he thinks Call of Duty Modern Warfare is hard, and all in all, he just cant game for [censored]. And I dont know what to do, any advice guys? I mean, hes a year older than me and hes still awfull, please, the boy needs help, any suggestions would be appreciated.

» Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:42 am

I more than likely will be, Im just wondering if hardcoe automatically sets it to very hard as well, because god knows im not going to be able to survive an unlucky low level encounter with a death claw, so im wondering if there is Normal hardcoe, and Hard hardcoe (I usually play on hard at the very beginning, normal and hard once im about level 15, then around level 20 i switch to very hard) I dont want to have to play very hard with harcore right away, id rather have Hard hardcoe.

nope, hardcoe mode is completely separate from difficulty, so you can play anything from Easy hardcoe to Hard hardcoe.