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Sander · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 0:16 Post subject: Shacknews Fallout 3 Preview

Shacknews has published their preview, along with the rest of the world. Interestingly, this preview reveals yet another tidbit of information:

Sadly, groin targeting has not returned for Fallout 3. The designers decided to keep the targetable areas to body parts that would have tangible effects when targeted--shooting a leg will cause the enemy to stumble, shooting out an arm might cause it to drop its gun. "You will no longer be able to punch a rat in the groin," Howard said.

Aimed shots to the groin are out.

There was also a rather odd gameplay example:

Howard noted that Bethesda developer Ashley Chang can frequently be seen wearing the uniform of the sheriff while perched in a tower, taking shots at the inhabitants of Megaton. A less ruthless player might find that killing the sheriff and donning his clothes, then acting the right way towards the citizens, might actually eventually result in being recognized as the new sheriff.

And again, the mini-game feature is confirmed:

Hacking computers and electronics is a part of Fallout 3, and is represented by a simple code-breaking mini-game similar to the classic Mastermind.

Link:
Shacknews Fallout 3 Preview

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st0lve · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 0:21 Post subject:

No groin shot, not a game worth buying.

Candlejack · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 0:38 Post subject: Re: Shacknews Fallout 3 Preview

metalboss44 · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:16 Post subject:

No groin targeting Neutral

Seems like such a minor thing, but it seems like they have no problem overhauling the entire formula already so this doesn't even matter any more.

Brother None · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:18 Post subject:

Yes, removing the groin shot makes a lot of sense...

...What is this, a T-rated game?

Banko · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:45 Post subject:

Only good thing about the interview:

AssassinEdge187 · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:48 Post subject:

"The designers decided to keep the targetable areas to body parts that would have tangible effects when targeted"

So apparently this person never got shot in the groin. Getting kicked in the groin causes tangible effects to me. So apparently they don't have groins?

This really sucks though because it was hilarious. I recall shooting a chick in the crotch and yelling "yeah your crotch doesn't hurt once a month aymore huh!"

Also cross commenting on no child killing. It should be allowed but it's a moral dilemma it shouldn't make you feel good doing it but it happens.

metalboss44 · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:48 Post subject:

That would just be like finding a kernel of corn among the heaps of... Crazy

Alright I won't go there Laughing

I agree that is pleasant news.

urikireOCS · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:44 Post subject:

Hmmm

With the bevy of info still pouring out this more and more becoming a mixed bag of chips. I'm going to have to decide whether the indigestion is worth it...

I_eat_supermutants · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:54 Post subject:

I've read it here before, don't exactly remember who.
"It's not Fallout unless you can kick a rat in the groin"
I believe the quote was.
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IMissLark · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:59 Post subject:

Minigame overload. Holy shite, did they not say that they were going to "remove" minigames?
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Seraphim Pwns U · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:00 Post subject:

Is it safe to assume that every single one of the devs are Ken-dolls then?

I mean, you'd think after watching America's Funniest Videos enough, a person can get a good understanding what a rapidly-incoming object can do to a guy.

I would think something designed to do intense damage and bodily destruction would have an enormous effect on a guy... far more than a shot to the arm or leg would.

But hey, what do I know... I'm a woman.
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Xombie · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:13 Post subject:

Well there go my plans to sterilize every npc and enemy i come across...

RhymeBomb · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:25 Post subject:

A bullet to the groin...especially one that removes one of the three, is going to be a lot more effective in taking down your average man than a debilitating shot to a leg, or even arm. If I was in a firefight and I realized I had just lost a ball or two, I'd be, in equal measure: hopelessly depressed and in a great deal of pain. I'm not trying to understate the pain of a bullet to anywhere else on your body, but aside from instant-kill shots to the head or heart, I don't think there is any better way to take down a man than shooting him in the crotch.

Supermutants may be a different story. Their priorities may be different. Perhaps, to them, their johnsons are just useless dangly parts, and they see you kicking them off as a blessing in a very painful disguise.

Regardless, this is lame. Very lame. Unsurprisingly lame, but still very lame.

generalissimofurioso · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:37 Post subject:

No groin shots...

Do they not realize that the groin is one of the most sensitive parts of the human body? Do they not know that even being kicked in the groin can kill you?

This is like being told there is no Santa, all fucking over again!
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Slicerdicer · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:56 Post subject: Re: Shacknews Fallout 3 Preview

runab0ut · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:03 Post subject:

Pfeh!

I sure hope so they'll put in the mod tools. I'm sure someone would get it in.

zioburosky13 · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:44 Post subject: Re: Shacknews Fallout 3 Preview

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Starwars · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:00 Post subject:

More disappointing news. I mean shit, if they take out groin targetting for rats it wouldn't be a big deal. But for a human that seems like a rather nasty area to aim for.
My guess is that eye targetting will be gone also. Streamlining yay?
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