Currently watching..... on the TV

[Mat Linnett]

The games are very funny, yes. But they're not completely comedy, and the same can be said for the show.

I enjoyed it, and was well-pleased with myself for spotting an easter egg I haven't seen anyone else mention:
[spoiler]the code for the cold fusion MacGuffin in the last episode was the first game's release date.[/spoiler]
I also had my suspicions confirmed about the Brotherhood of Steel character, Maximus. Throughout, it felt like he was playing a low intelligence character. Bethesda have since added all of the show's main characters to their mobile game, Fallout Shelter, and yup, Maximus has a low intelligence score
The original Fallout was the first RPG to feature dialogue unique to low intelligence characters, and this felt like a subtle nod of acknowledgement.

I thought they did a cracking job overall with only a couple of minor things annoying me (such as the cars in the flashbacks being 40s/50s models, and not retro-futuristic ones.)

And I was most impressed that the showrunners have taken cues from all of the games, not just the Bethesda ones. I initially thought it was a bit cliche to open the story with another vault dweller exiting a vault (after the first, only the Bethesda games start that way), but then I realised that a lot of people watching will never have played the games.

I was also worried that Apple had kind of stolen Fallout's thunder with their excellent adaptation of Silo (the original author, Hugh Howey, acknowledged that he was heavily influenced by Fallout). But while they share a core central theme, they're completely different shows telling different stories.

Watch both, if you haven't already!

[Κracus]

I never watch TV shows or movies based on video games.

I watched the 3 body problem recently, kinda meh.

I DID watch the first episode of Fallout cause everyone is telling me to and I honestly didn't find it that interesting.

[xer0s]

The commercials I saw for Fallout give me the impression it's a bit of a comedy thing. I never played the games, but I didnt get the impression that the games were a comedy thing.

I’ve played a lot of Fallout. The games are hilarious at times. And of course they’re dark because the nature of the setting.

[xer0s]

The games are very funny, yes. But they're not completely comedy, and the same can be said for the show.

I enjoyed it, and was well-pleased with myself for spotting an easter egg I haven't seen anyone else mention:
[spoiler]the code for the cold fusion MacGuffin in the last episode was the first game's release date.[/spoiler]
I also had my suspicions confirmed about the Brotherhood of Steel character, Maximus. Throughout, it felt like he was playing a low intelligence character. Bethesda have since added all of the show's main characters to their mobile game, Fallout Shelter, and yup, Maximus has a low intelligence score
The original Fallout was the first RPG to feature dialogue unique to low intelligence characters, and this felt like a subtle nod of acknowledgement.

I thought they did a cracking job overall with only a couple of minor things annoying me (such as the cars in the flashbacks being 40s/50s models, and not retro-futuristic ones.)

And I was most impressed that the showrunners have taken cues from all of the games, not just the Bethesda ones. I initially thought it was a bit cliche to open the story with another vault dweller exiting a vault (after the first, only the Bethesda games start that way), but then I realised that a lot of people watching will never have played the games.

I was also worried that Apple had kind of stolen Fallout's thunder with their excellent adaptation of Silo (the original author, Hugh Howey, acknowledged that he was heavily influenced by Fallout). But while they share a core central theme, they're completely different shows telling different stories.

Watch both, if you haven't already!

I’m not through Season 1 yet, so I’ll avoid your spoiler Easter egg, but I’ll come back to it. There are Easter eggs and fan service in every scene! My wife I’m sure is tired of me pointing out everything.

I would imagine the cars not looking retro-futuristic was a budgetary decision. Most of the other aesthetics are spot on.

Todd Howard confirmed these events took place after New Vegas, so all the games remain canon, even NV.

[raw]

The games are very funny, yes. But they're not completely comedy, and the same can be said for the show.

I enjoyed it, and was well-pleased with myself for spotting an easter egg I haven't seen anyone else mention:
[spoiler]the code for the cold fusion MacGuffin in the last episode was the first game's release date.[/spoiler]
I also had my suspicions confirmed about the Brotherhood of Steel character, Maximus. Throughout, it felt like he was playing a low intelligence character. Bethesda have since added all of the show's main characters to their mobile game, Fallout Shelter, and yup, Maximus has a low intelligence score
The original Fallout was the first RPG to feature dialogue unique to low intelligence characters, and this felt like a subtle nod of acknowledgement.

I thought they did a cracking job overall with only a couple of minor things annoying me (such as the cars in the flashbacks being 40s/50s models, and not retro-futuristic ones.)

And I was most impressed that the showrunners have taken cues from all of the games, not just the Bethesda ones. I initially thought it was a bit cliche to open the story with another vault dweller exiting a vault (after the first, only the Bethesda games start that way), but then I realised that a lot of people watching will never have played the games.

I was also worried that Apple had kind of stolen Fallout's thunder with their excellent adaptation of Silo (the original author, Hugh Howey, acknowledged that he was heavily influenced by Fallout). But while they share a core central theme, they're completely different shows telling different stories.

Watch both, if you haven't already!

Never played any of the Fallout games but the show was quite good and had me interesting in more info. I'm on my second watch of the season and love all the little easter eggs.

Re: Silo, I feel like the start of Fallout is where Silo leaves off. Just silly coincidence but both shows have been quite good.

Walton Goggins is

[Mat Linnett]

I just watched Rebel Moon Part 2, and I just want to know one thing:
Why do people keep giving Zack Snyder money to make films?

[Whiskey 7]

Just 3 episodes in of 8 watching 3 Body Problem and wonder where it is going

[Eraser]

Just 3 episodes in of 8 watching 3 Body Problem and wonder where it is going

Nowhere in particular :olo:

[Κracus]

Just 3 episodes in of 8 watching 3 Body Problem and wonder where it is going

Sadly not really. It's poorly acted with a poor story to boot. I kept watching because I deeply wanted it to redeem itself.

[Κracus]

I just started watching LetterKenny. It's a Canadian sitcom and it's hilarious. Highly recommend it.

[Whiskey 7]

Just 3 episodes in of 8 watching 3 Body Problem and wonder where it is going

Nowhere in particular :olo:

I see clearly now

[xer0s]

Just finished The Wire. It’s as good as they said…