Which Fallout Should I Play?

[Pumpkin]

So I am attempting some games that are not things I might normally play, and the Fallout series has some aspects I think I might like and some I think I might not at all like. I have the option between Fallout 3 and New Vegas. So I know people here seem to like New Vegas more but I'll just list a few things and hopefully you guys could tell me which would fit me better? Thank you!

So which of the two games fits better in to these:
-Lots of customization
-Lots of different dialogue choices
-More open
-Less drab environment
-Interesting characters
-Easier
-Less fighting (something I am very much dreading is the fighting)

[escobert]

So which of the two games fits better in to these:
-Lots of customization
-Lots of different dialogue choices
-More open
-Less drab environment
-Interesting characters
-Easier
-Less fighting (something I am very much dreading is the fighting)

Equal.
Both!
Both are equally as open I'd say. But, 3 has lots of underground tunnels.
Both are desert-ish and drab.
Again, both
I'd say NV is easier. 3 can be a pain to navigate when you first start playing.
Both are equal but NV has a little more complex fighting with bullet types. Use V.A.T.S. and you'll be good!

[Spuuky]

Fallout 2. It has more options and is more interesting than either of the Bethesda games, and you can choose to basically not fight at all if you feel like it.

[Psychotic]

So I am attempting some games that are not things I might normally play, and the Fallout series has some aspects I think I might like and some I think I might not at all like. I have the option between Fallout 3 and New Vegas. So I know people here seem to like New Vegas more but I'll just list a few things and hopefully you guys could tell me which would fit me better? Thank you!

So which of the two games fits better in to these:
-Lots of customization
-Lots of different dialogue choices
-More open
-Less drab environment
-Interesting characters
-Easier
-Less fighting (something I am very much dreading is the fighting)

I've just had playthroughs of both in the past month and I am happy to say New Vegas on every single one of these points apart from difficulty/fighting where it's equal.

I would just advise you to put the difficulty onto the lowest setting. The first few levels are the toughest (and it doesn't help being a newbie who doesn't know what they're doing xD) but stick it out.

[Pike]

-Less drab environment

Fallout games tend to be pretty drab by definition, since they take place in an apocalyptic wasteland. That's not to say they aren't great games, but, well... expect drabness, I guess If you're looking for a similar playstyle to FO3/NV and want something a little more colorful you might want to look into the Elder Scrolls games.

[Pumpkin]

I know they both have drab environments, but I would prefer the leastly drably environmently

[Pumpkin]

I have started the Fallout New Vegas. Sunny whatshername is my twin Doing alright so far. I don't take much damage, which is good, because I'm not super good at the game. I seem about as good at random shooting as I am with the VATS thingy. I think it's called VATS(?) I broke my first lockpick door and sharky is laughing at how differently I play the game. I did really like all the options for the character like in terms of customization and questions and stuff. I'm trying to make a character who is relatively like myself, so weak but with more people oriented skills. Especially since that's my main interest in the game is meeting people. Healed a little molerat creature thing's leg!

[Psychotic]

Did you do Wendy the Welder hair?

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Yup.

And similar hair color.

And similar facial features.

And the same armor.

I didn't realize how similar they looked until her and Sunny were running side by side on the first little mission. It's basically just two Sunny Smiles.

[Psychotic]

Wendy the Welder is the superior female hair choice. (Men obviously either Tunnel Snake or King)

[Pumpkin]

The face isn't actually very similar at all, but you don't really get to see my face that often

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Maybe not.

It was still fairly amusing.

[Vyk]

I think you will get along with Veronica

[Lazerface]

I'd say play the first Fallout first. So that you at least know where the story starts and where it ends at New Vegas.

[Vyk]

Original Fallout games are not rookie-friendly. And ... not easy. Or colorful. It probably helps to appreciate New Vegas more, but there's also a place to get a crash course in that history lesson regardless. I don't really think it impacts the game much either, sadly. They're good games, but not worth torturing yourself over. They haven't aged very well at all. I would love an HD re-release. Give them a better overhaul than Baldur's Gate Enhanced and I would be 100% behind it. As it stands, I'm glad I own them, but I haven't beaten either of them, so I technically wasted my money. I don't regret it, but I wouldn't jump to encourage anyone to follow suite