What does water chip do in Fallout 2?

The water chip is the MacGuffin that kickstarts the plot of Fallout and provides the impetus in the first act of the game. It has no additional role in the game beyond delivering it to Vault 13 to remove the initial time limit. In Fallout 2 it's a miscellaneous item found in bulk in the living quarters of Vault 8.

What do you do with a water chip?

To keep the water chip, simply press the 0 key when the overseer asks for it. Afterward, the Vault Dweller will be at the computer, gain the 7500 XP, have the time limited removed, get the new quests from him and keep the chip.

Did the chosen one break the water chip?

Behind the scenes

Via the Guardian of Forever random encounter, the Chosen One can go back in time and break Vault 13's water chip, setting the events of Fallout, and by extension, Fallout 2, into motion. This event is a nod to Star Trek. According to the Fallout Bible, the Chosen One was born on 03/23/2221.

What do I do after Vault 15?

The Hub. After coming out of Vault 15 empty handed, travel to Shady Sands Ask Ian for directions. Enter the large building labeled Water Merchants, and speak to the Master Water Merchant. If pressed about Necropolis she will reveal its location.

How do I fix my Necropolis water pump?

Find the junk

Locate a pile of junk in the eastern part of this sewer system, in a dead end. With the junk in the inventory, approach the water pump in the north-eastern part of the watershed. Use the Repair skill or a tool on the pump. A successful skill check will fix the pump and remove the junk from inventory.

Where to Find The Water Chip Walkthrough / Guide - Fallout 1

How many locations are there in Fallout 2?

In Fallout 2 there is a total of 21 locations. In Fallout Tactics there is a total of 26 locations and 29 random encounters.

Is Fallout 1 timed?

After you deliver the water chip you have nearly unlimited time to complete the rest of the story. There was an invisible time limit of 500 days, but in the patched version it's 13 years.

Is there a rope in Vault 15?

There is another rope in a locker in vault 15 on a lower floor. There are two ropes in Shady Sands and both of them are in the same map. The bookcase in the house and the other in towards the southeastern part in a small hut.

How do I get to Necropolis?

If this is your first visit to the Necropolis, you should have a quest called "Portal Decay" from Lazlo that tells you to enter the Necropolis "through the double doors in the Plaza of Conquests". Check your quest log file to see if you have a quest telling you to Explore the Necropolis.

What is the lone wanderer's name?

Notes. The Lone Wanderer is named "Albert" in Fallout 3 previews.

How old is the Vault Dweller?

Legacy. The Vault Dweller was 67 years old by the time they left the village.

Who is the main character in Fallout 2?

The character referred to as "the Chosen One" is the protagonist of Fallout 2, a grandchild of the Vault Dweller, the protagonist of Fallout.

How do I get into Vault 15?

Once you travel to Vault 15, you will find out that the squatters are not very friendly. You can get access to the vault by either completing the Rescue Chrissy quest and gaining their trust or by simply killing their leader, Zeke, and looting the key-card from his body.

How do I get to vault 12?

The entrance This area can be accessed going down through a hole in the watershed sewers. Previously, a ladder had to be descended and was situated at the right of the ghoul prisoner cell. Two glowing ones are located here. At the end of the corridor on the left is an elevator.

How long is the first Fallout game?

According to HowLongToBeat, which polls gamers in order to examine the average playtime of various video games, it takes around 16 hours to complete just the main story of the first Fallout game.

What does the backpack do Fallout 1?

It can be used to organize the Vault Dweller's inventory. A backpack can contain any items that total less than about 40 lbs, but cannot contain larger items like armor. To use the backpack, right-click to get the command cursor, then left-click and hold on the backpack.

Do you need rope in Fallout 2?

In Fallout 2, its only use is to climb down the well in the Modoc caves.

How do you get Tandi as a companion?

Temporary companions

Their location is next to their names, while the requirements are listed below their names. After passing one week of in-game time, the Vault Dweller must return to Shady Sands and initiate the quest Rescue Tandi from the Raiders. She will automatically join once she is freed from her jail cell.

How long does it take to beat Fallout 2?

When focusing on the main objectives, Fallout 2 is about 30½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 83 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Can you run out of time in Fallout 2?

Quoted from the official Fallout 2 FAQ: "There is a hard coded time limit in the engine for 13 years, but other than that, you don't need to complete the main plot within a certain time period." "The best trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist."

How do you join the BOS in Fallout 1?

What Fallout game has the biggest map?

Fallout Tactics is easily the largest game map in the Fallout series with a whopping 304,585 square miles of land.

Is the NCR in Fallout 2?

Appearances. The New California Republic was first mentioned in the Fallout end cutscenes for Shady Sands and it first appeared in Fallout 2. It is also mentioned in Fallout: New Vegas and its game guide.