Alright, let’s talk about getting geared up in New Vegas. Finding good armor, man, that’s always a priority right off the bat. You step out of Doc Mitchell’s place and the world wants to eat you, so protection is key.
Starting the Hunt
I remember my first serious playthrough, I was constantly looking for better stuff than the basic leather jackets or whatever junk I could scavenge. You hear whispers, maybe read notes, about serious hardware. Power Armor is the dream, right? But getting it, especially the good stuff, isn’t just handed to you.
For me, the real journey started when I decided I wanted one of the top-tier sets. Forget the standard T-45 you might stumble upon; I heard about the Remnants Power Armor. Old Enclave gear. That sounded cool, felt like uncovering a piece of history.
The Process – Step by Step
So, how did I go about it? It wasn’t simple.
- Finding the Clues: First, you gotta trigger the quest, “For Auld Lang Syne”. This usually involves getting Arcade Gannon, that Followers doctor dude, to trust you enough. Took some time, doing things he approved of, you know? Couldn’t just rush it.
- Gathering the Old Guard: Once Arcade opened up, the real work began. He wants to reunite his old Enclave buddies. This meant trekking all over the Mojave. Seriously, felt like I walked the whole map twice.
- Cannibal Johnson’s Cave: Had to find this old timer. His place wasn’t exactly on the main road. Bit of a hike, but talking to him was interesting. Got his piece of the puzzle.
- Orion Moreno’s Shack: Then there was Moreno. Dude lives in a shack near the NCR sharecropper farms. Had to convince him too. Each one of these guys had their own little quirks and demands.
- Judah Kreger: Found him hanging around Westside, I think? Another conversation, more convincing.
- Daisy Whitman: Up near Novac, in the REPCONN test site ghoul place. That place is always a bit creepy.
- Doctor Henry: Over in Jacobstown. Dealing with Nightkin and the politics there was its own adventure.
Each step involved travel, sometimes fighting off whatever lurked in the wastes between points A and B. Geckos, raiders, cazadores… man, I hate cazadores.
The Payoff
The Big Meetup: Finally, got everyone contacted. They all agree to meet at this old bunker. Felt pretty cool coordinating that. It’s like organizing a reunion for the apocalypse’s most dangerous senior citizens.
Getting the Goods: Inside the bunker, after all the talking and decisions, that’s when you get it. The Remnants Power Armor. Putting it on for the first time? Awesome. Felt like a walking tank. All that running around, all those fetch quests and conversations, suddenly felt worth it. Plus, you get the training to actually use Power Armor properly, which is essential.
So yeah, that was my process for getting some serious armor in New Vegas. It wasn’t just finding an item; it was a whole storyline, a proper journey across the wasteland. Took effort, patience, and a fair bit of ammo, but that’s what makes it satisfying, right?
