#in the worldspace you can just run away

[rohirric-hunter]

I feel like I should note, whenever I promise screenshots of Angmar Nazgul fights to people, that this is what they look like

[bookwyrminspiration]

okay and general reactions bc i wrote them in my notes app when i remembered to. me going "OLA ESCAPED????" was quickly followed by "OLA DIED??????" and then ten minutes of quietly sobbing as kihrin said "i lost. you all won." etc etc and THEN (when kihrin was in hell w janel) "diversity win! the giant all consuming demon that traumatized you when you were fifteen transcends gender!" followed by me getting SOOO enraptured in this book. was whisper screaming and going "OHHHH" like a high schooler watching a fight which progressively got louder until kihrin's hand closed around the handle of urthaenriel and then i had to put down the book and fucking. WHEEZE. my bad dude just uh pulled the magic sword you've been planning to steal for decades out of the fucking ground. what's up.

but ALSO also ALSO. the characters are so DISTINCT. im already staring at janel like what is up with you what HAPPENED with the demons why do you roam hell at night and why do people think you're something holy. but also just in general the entire first book cast.... teraeth and khaemezra (DEATH????) and thurvishar (<- help. am i spelling that one right) and jarith and therin and miya-khaeriel.... like they're so memorable and so much fun i haven't read a book with such solid characters in SUCH a huge worldspace in so so long. and then kihrin's humor which is like so intrinsic to a main character obviously they're going to be funny but it makes you laugh at such INOPPORTUNE TIMES. when talon healed from the crossbow and kihrin just stared at her and was like "I just want you to know this has been a really bad day." him going "AHAHAHAHA. THIS ISN'T A PROPHECY THIS IS JUST PEDRON BRAGGING THAT HE GETS AROUND." the long pause after darzin came in swinging after talon-as-alshena and kihrin did a thing. etc etc. the humor & the tone etc reminds me vaguely of Saga by. oh no i can't remember the author. brian vaughn i think? which is an ongoing series of comics about a kid named hazel who is the child of a winged lady and a guy with horns who were on opposite sides of a war & were then forced to become Parents and On the Run, and there are TV heads and stuff, it is very fun despite (waves my hand in its general direction) weirdness

Sorya you don't understand this is all I have ever wanted in life, someone to scream about this series with <- said as if I'm not in a discord for that specific purpose. It's SO fun to share this experience with someone

But you're so right! The way this series is you have very little clue who is going to be important and stay important, so when Surdyeh, father figure I figured would stay around a while, died at the very beginning and then Ola died at the end? It was just a well guess they're not that important after all kind of moment. Had to kill Surdyeh to replace him with Darzin and then kill Darzin to replace him with Therin. Kihrin is burning through these father figures damn.

And yes!! The ending of book 1 KILLS me, he lost. They all won. Things go so so incredibly south. And yet the story goes on, it's not over yet; you don't get to walk away.

DIVERSITY WIN!! Seriously though there are quite a handful of diversity wins like that in this series, which I highly appreciate. Is it perfect? Of course not, but DAMN do I appreciate that Lyons wasn't afraid to fuck around

Also imagine being Gadrith in that moment?? I am undead and have spent longer than you can imagine scouring the world for this once specific sword that you happened to grab on accident. from the middle of the city I live in. I think I'd lose my shit. Well, he kinda did actually

YEAH!! The cast is huge but no one bleeds into each other, there's a full range of beliefs and morals and opinions and personalities and backgrounds and it's SO impressive. Just so you know you will get to spend a lot of time with Janel though, so that's something to look forward to. I adore her with every fiber of my being. She could kill me without a second thought, and that's not just me saying that because I like her. She genuinely could absolutely decimate me in a variety of ways. And if you think the distinct characters are impressive now, just you wait because Lyons practically doubles if not triples the cast and!! they are all!! still!! so distinct from each other!!

And Kihrin is such a little shit and it's so endearing. Not in a "I'm not taking anything seriously and lets fuck around way" but in a "god fucking dammit I have no choice but to do all this shit, might as well try and have fun while I'm at it." Maybe it's a little cliche for a main character to be so so silly, but it's Kihrin and I'd forgive him of any and all sins.

I have never heard of Saga before, but perhaps I'll check it out! I am thrilled that you are enjoying this series btw, cannot express that enough. i refuse to shut up about it ever

[terryblount]

Fallout: New California Version 2.2.2 available for download, fixes numerous bugs, full patch notes

The team behind Fallout: New California, a massive mod that adds an all new story with hours of voiced dialogue, a new world, and multiple branching narrative paths, has released a new version of it. Fallout: New California is described as an unofficial prequel to New Vegas, and its latest version fixes numerous bugs.

For instance, patch 2.2.2 removes blocking condition from CH1 ALPHA terminal that was preventing force field power down option from showing, fixes a faction problem with switching sides from pipe works to Upper apartments, fixes the zombie firemen and their OP loot by removing them and more.

In Fallout: New California you play as the kid from Vault 18 and you’ll face the New California Republic under president Wendell Peterson, the New Reno Mob’s Bishop Family, the remnant Shi Clans, The Enclave Leonidas Squadron, the Super Mutant Army, and the bloodthirsty Raider Alliance. Through them all you’ll choose your path from SPECIAL dialog options, acquired PERKs, and travel with 8 possible companions depending on your choices.

Here are the key features of Fallout New California:

An Alternate Start in Vault 18 with a New Player Character and Main Quest.

A New Intro Video to really give it that “New Game” feeling.

An Ornate Main Quest Line with Compelling Side Quests rich in Fallout & Character Lore.

Hours of Voice Acting recorded at pro-quality in Radian-Helix Media’s Tucson, Az Studio.

A Very Large Worldspace in California – The Black Bear Mountain National Forest.

An Epic War between The Super Mutants, The Raider Alliance, The Enclave, and The New California Republic.

A Pirate Radio Station DETH 981 with 2 New DJs and Quest + Crafting + Perk Unlocking Segments.

A News Radio Station called NCRPR – New California Republic Radio – with quest updates in the News.

6 Potential Human Companions and 2 Robot Companions available depending on player choices.

Do note that the following patch notes may contain spoilers, therefore we strongly suggest avoiding them if you haven’t completed the mod yet. Those interested can download this new version of Fallout New California from here.

Fallout New California Version 2.2.2 Release Notes

Fixed – If you choose to infiltrate the Raiders in a mob playthrough, Kieva and Duville will approach you at the end. Even if you accept Duville’s offer, Kieva will talk to you and you’ll take her ending instead of the mob ending.

Fixed – If you criticise the overseer, your next conversation option is labelled “[star athlete]” regardless of having the perk.

Fixed – “cash is king” doesn’t end at the bridge if left unfinished.

Change – Redirect gear that went to Mojave Express, to the Great Kahn Hideout or Tops Presidential Suite.

Fixed – Removed blocking condition from CH1 ALPHA terminal that was preventing force field power down option from showing.

Change – Marius’s first greeting now works after MQ02 up to MQ05 start.

Fixed – Bug in Chevy’s Dagger 8 force greet when player is Enclave enemy, has Vault18 killer perk but doesn’t have redeemer or turncoat and fails to launch stage 70.

Fixed – Bug in Navmesh in Vsec jail preventing johnny pathing to the door smash marker.

Fixed – Problem with CHA option for Bragg “I made my own uniform”. Player was not getting BSIII perk if they came back to Bragg instead of running away, so the Red, White, and Blood quest would never start and they would be Enclave enemy at end game.

Fixed – Bug with ‘The Masters Revenge” where it would not complete when walking to the vat.

Fixed – Shi bank keeps notifying when in the Mojave.

Fixed – Player house note/vendor dialog fixed.

Fixed – “Shi’s Lost My Money?!” now fails if the player is an enemy to the bankers or any of them are dead.

Fixed – For non Revan NCR player, Wave2 raiders at main gate were not hostile.

Fixed – Shooting the Shi Bankers will fail NCR questline/launch Wildcard.

Fixed – If you killed Aurelius by releasing the barrels, Ben’s MV quest would not advance.

Fixed – ‘Skilled’ trait exploit at character revision and perk remove/add bug at first level up.

Fixed – Quadruple doors in PBZantBarracks.

Change – ‘NCR Dollars Only’ signs at UC vendors

Added – Nerd in Jail gets their weapons/ammo back when joining Bragg.

Fixed – Two scripts were still using vanilla NCR money (from Silverman and Merc Hire)

Fixed – Endurance 10 is now immune to Serpent’s Milk effects to fit the narrative.

Fixed – Set Dr. Kyoto’s bed as un-usable by vault NPCs.

Fixed – Deputy Mayor of Odyssey biped slot conflict with outfit and glasses.

Fixed – Stage missing in MV Kira’s Sneak option success in Silver Rush.

Fixed – Shi Bank ‘robbed’ notification turn off at FNC end.

Fixed – Crash in Fort Daggerpoint Vehicle Storage.

Fixed – ‘Carrion’ quest wasn’t detecting questline failure and Tanok was still trying to force greet.

Change – Rearranged Supermutant invasion in Athens South Ranch.

Change – Rearranged Supermutant invasion in Black Horse Ranch.

Change – Rearranged Supermutant invasion in Xiabula.

Change – Set all Supermutants to neutral karma.

Fixed – Replaced script on VCG01VigorTesterTrigger so other mods that compile all scripts don’t break the transition to New Vegas.

Fixed – Bug where Vargas has the wrong greeting for MQ05 when you rescued her from the mine and is following you when MQ04 ends.

Fixed – ‘Free Kira’- bug when Revanchist is successful.

Fixed – Portal marker in Mission Palms Home07.

Fixed – Remove robot perks when they are scrapped at the mine.

Fixed – Fire robots at the FNV transition if they are never repaired in Athens Tec.

Fixed – Hole in 00BrazilVault18Entrance01Destroyed.

Added – Notes to give hints for player gear location after FNV transition.

Fixes – updates to ‘No System is Safe’ quest.

Fixed – No door in UC hanger

Fixed – UC hanger size to support a realistic door size

Fixed – Looking into the void via the back window of El Rey motel

Fixed – Car being clipped into El Rey Motel

Fixed – TV having no backside in Ranch house

Fixed – Wooden shacks luring players into exploring, while walking into an invisible wall

Fixed – Giant ants spawning behind invisible wall, meaning they can not be looted by the player

Fixed – No doors in Train Hanger outpost building.

Added – Reward for ranshanked ranch house.

Added – Stool and wooden desk to northern watchtower for immersion

Added – Map marker to Western Union City Houses (the big one with the well).

Added – NCR flag to giant ant outpost to lure the player for a future ant queen hunting quest

Fixed – Remove floating chair just outside of Overseer’s office.

Fixed – Stops the player from looking directly into the V O I D in the Overseer’s office.

Fixed – Makes Aaron Ginn’s terminal actually be on and locked with actual stuff on it.

Fixed – A gap between the door and the wall on both sides in Aaron Ginn’s office.

Fixed – Replaced two Tabitha radios with the Generic Ham Radio in two houses.

Fixed – Facegen Head flag for PBHelmetNCRTrooperGogglesNoPlay and 21 other head-gears.

Fixed – Removed Faction warning script from armors – Gaius, Ben’s, and Sylvia.

Fixed – Adjustment of room marker for Overseer office.

Fixed – Daggerpoint airport area:

-Fixed gaps between fort daggerpoint barracks walls

-Fixed airport door going to an old train tunnel

-Fixed train tunnel door going to an actual train tunnel

-Fixed the zombie firemen and their OP loot by removing them.

-Fixed the end of the train tunnel going to the void.

-Fixed some clipping rocks airport fuel station

-Fixed airfield hangar sizes

-Fixed some black holes in the airfield hangars

-Fixed daggerpoint airtower being empty

-Fixed dead people leaving behind some of their furniture in daggerpoint

-Fixed looking into void in some ruins

-Fixed some floating debris

-Fixed some doors opening into rubble

-Fixed Daggerpoint Commons having Pearl’s locker items (thanks to matthewrb)

-Fixed some buildings having a wall for a door

-Fixed some spots where players could fall into inescapable pits

-Fixed Rivet City doors being operable on the upper levels of Fort Daggerpoint

-Fixed some holes in the ground

-Added some small rewards for exploring

Fixed – some copy edit issues:

-Fixed a few problems with Jenn’s Dialogue

-Fixed a problem with DuVille’s Dialogue

-Fixed a problem with the ALPHA terminal using special characters

Fixed – Some linkage problems in the Annai PQ chat dialog.

Fixed – If player is enclave, Chevy’s forcegreet was always the Kill/Go to Jail topic.

Fixed – OOC timing with Diesel/Bragg and Diesel in the pipe works.

Fixed – Faction problem with switching sides from pipe works to Upper apartments.

Fixed – All failure stages with ‘Hell to Pay’ are consistent now.

Fixed – Some copy edits between Jenn/Yetti

Fixed – some copy edits with Jenn first greeting.

Change – Closed off Charisma option for Nerd Enclave

Fallout: New California Version 2.2.2 available for download, fixes numerous bugs, full patch notes published first on https://touchgen.tumblr.com/