Different weapons/actions require different AP (e.g. For example, for a starting Agility of 5, your character will have 7 Action Points to use in combat.

AP are only used in combat and are influenced by your character's Agility stat. AP are used to move around, fire a gun, reload or perform other actions. When in combat, accessing the inventory (INV) will cost you AP (Action Points). Click on each item to the right, hold the mouse button down, drag it to the left (your inventory) and release. To do this, right-click anywhere on the map to turn the mouse cursor into an arrow, and then left-click on the body to see what the poor guy has on him. Notice the dead body at the entrance of the vault? Let's loot it. You'll want invest in it whenever possible in order to open as many doors and lockers as humanly possible.

Speech is also important in Fallout 1, so make sure you put a good amount of points in it. Although small guns will get you through 90% of the game and they do kick-ass at the beginning of the game, energy weapons are required for the big finale. I recommend you invest in Small Guns early on and in Energy Weapons at the end, when you have a lot of ammunition for them. Also, make sure you take GIFTED! This trait gives you +1 to ALL attributes and small penalty in your skills (-10% to all skills, -4 points per level). Don't lower any stat below 4 and keep in mind that you can boost each of them by +1 at the Brotherhood of Steel bunker, for a price. With 8 Perception and Agility, you'll be able to get the 'Sniper' perk at level 18 - this upgrades all your ranged hits to critical damage! You'll need at least 6 points to Luck to find the ultimate weapon in the game. I usually invest in Agility (for Action Points), Perception (to shoot further) and Intelligence. When you get it, your Strength will increase by 4 points. See that guy on the title screen? He's wearing Power Armor. Put more in it ONLY if you're planning to play a melee character. Intelligence is important if you like talking a lot and you want more skills points per level. Here's my recommendations for creating a new character: max your Agility first because it gives you more AP per round. Also, don't cheat and don't rush through the game world. Besides, figuring out things by yourself is more fun anyway. I mean quest, and has a great replayability. Second, play a character you think will be fun to play with and don't read any more guides! Fallout is designed to have multiple solutions for each problem. If you missed it, just click on the INTRO button inside the game. Fallout 1 Quick Start - Creating your Characterīefore anything else, I recommend you watch the cool intro at the beginning.

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