Fallout 3 vs TTW

[Hackerpcs]

So I want to replay Fallout 3 but I don't want to play New Vegas as I recently played it and have a working Fear and Loathing install. Should I install Fallout 3 through the Clear and Present guide or go in the TTW way through the Adonis' guide?

[Kelmych]

TTW includes a lot of FNV so you might prefer the CPD guide since it’s FO3 only. For now don’t clean Bethesda ESMs since more info on this will be added soon. Reading the TTW guide might provide useful info even if you aren’t using it.

[Hackerpcs]

My last replay of FO3 was at launch in 2008 so I have really bad memories of hundreds of crashes so my question is mainly on stability, if the newer version of the FNV engine can be more stable and I can ignore the FNV content completely

Edited November 13, 2017 by Hackerpcs

[GrantSP]

While it is true the FNV engine is a more stable one than the FO3 engine, installing TTW is not just a case of playing FO3 in FNV. There are a LOT of cosmetic and gameplay changes, some away from vanilla, that needed to be made. Balance, gun/ammo choices, creature strengths, armour ratings etc. that are very different from vanilla FO3.

[Hackerpcs]

​Hm I see, I will go to FO3 way then as I seek the original feel.

[Kelmych]

The first playthroughs of FO3 I did years ago had a lot of stability problems. I have had far fewer problems in the games using the mods and utilities in the CPD guide.

[GSDFan]

Has anyone played the GOG version of FO3? Just wondering if it is more stable without the Windows live and DRM components.

[Hackerpcs]

Has anyone played the GOG version of FO3? Just wondering if it is more stable without the Windows live and DRM components.

Hm, I have the launch and GOTY retail editions, didn't know there was a GOG (isn't it too new for GOG?)

Edited November 15, 2017 by Hackerpcs

[Audley]

The GOG version is far more stable than the Steam version. I am roughly 4 hours in, and have not had a crash yet.

[Hackerpcs]

I was referring to the retail version of 2009 GOTY (which I have 2 copies, I though I had the launch v1 and GOTY), I don't have it on Steam

 

It is Securom protected afaik

Edited November 15, 2017 by Hackerpcs

[Audley]

While I have never used the disk version of the game, I assume it's similar to the Steam version (without Steam obviously). In all honesty, the GOG version seems much more stable than the other versions. No fiddling with GFWL or 4GB stuff. If you can afford it, it is highly recommended to grab the GOG version. Or wait until it's on sale (probably this Christmas).

[GSDFan]

At one point GOG offered free versions of some games if you had them in Steam through GOG connect. I grabbed what I had, just never played any of them.