Originally Posted by Wallcrawler:
1. The picks are a puzzle. If you've ended up with a single slot ring and no pick, it's because you've previously slotted a key that would fit, but you did not examine what would happen if you slot that key. You need to ensure that when you're slotting keys, that the open spots left after will match keys remaining.
On level 2 of security, keys will turn the ring blue if they will fit, and turn the ring white if they won't fit.
Just because it turns blue, doesn't mean that's where it goes, unless all the other rings turn white. Then it's a matter of making sure that key only fits in one spot. If it fits in multiple spots on the same ring, you need to see which remaining picks will still work after you slot that key.
Once you get to level 4 security, you can actually remove keys in the list that will fit, but are not needed because they end up screwing you over at the end.
2. Difficulty, all you need to do is set the game to VERY HARD before you land on a planet. Once you land, all loot drops and weapon rarities will be boosted, because the area has loaded at the very hard setting.
Simply revert the game back to very easy if you like, and easily faceroll all enemies and have the best chance at legendary loot spawns despite having zero challenge.
I've encountered locks requiring a single pick and did not have a single pick in my inventory. Numerous times. I never use the single picks unless I have no choice for that reason. Perhaps it's a weird bug. I have no idea. But sounds like I have a problem others don't.
Doesn't really matter, though. Now I just quicksave before I start with the lockpicking crap. If I burn too many, I just load the save and start over. Also, I don't have level 4 lockpicking because I've got better to do with my skill selections. [Reply]
Finally started building some serious outposts. Like everything else in this goddamn game, it's a pain in the ass to learn. But I'm slowly getting the hang of it. Parts of it feel just like Fallout, but other parts don't. At least there's no Preston Garvey-like character humping my leg to build them every five minutes.
Up next is a galactic copper hunt, because I need copper to get my fucking copper outpost going. :-)
Originally Posted by Frazod:
I've encountered locks requiring a single pick and did not have a single pick in my inventory. Numerous times. I never use the single picks unless I have no choice for that reason. Perhaps it's a weird bug. I have no idea. But sounds like I have a problem others don't.
Doesn't really matter, though. Now I just quicksave before I start with the lockpicking crap. If I burn too many, I just load the save and start over. Also, I don't have level 4 lockpicking because I've got better to do with my skill selections.
I really do recommend 3/4 lockpick and with 2/4 sneak. I've gotten some incredibly good gear from picking locks. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
I pick every lock I come across. This issue doesn’t stop me from doing it. It just makes it a pain in the ass. But just a little one.
Im sorry, but I think the picking in this game is just terrible.
I feel like level 4 security should allow you to auto pick doors at the very least.
Chests, lockers, curiosity type stuff, sure, make me play your time consuming mini game to satisfy my curiosity.
These master locks with like 5 rings, it's just fucking tedious. I burn up my auto slot ability whenever I can to reduce the time.
In fallout and even skyrim, lockpicking was a 2-3 second endeavor that let you get into stuff. Locks on this game and its like hey, wanna stop all momentum in that adventure you're on and waste a few minutes playing this Master puzzle? Sure it takes the longest, but it's a master lock, right? Gotta be something good in there....riiiight?
One time I wasted like 5 minutes on a master chest and the mother fucker was empty. [Reply]
Easy Digipick:
Easy Digipick makes lockpicking a breeze. It ensures that, no matter how tough the lock, you'll always have two choices with one key
and two key slots. Say goodbye to lockpicking frustration and enjoy smoother gameplay.
Immersive Digipick:
Immersive Digipick offers a more balanced lockpicking experience. It rebalances all aspects of lockpicking, decreasing the overall difficulty. Master locks remain challenging, while lower-level locks are significantly easier to pick. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
I haven't done any mods yet, or even checked them out.
But I'm sure the first one I'll use is one that gives Andreja bigger tits. :-)
I'm sure that Calientes Beautiful Bodies body replacer mod will make the jump. It was in Skyrim and Fallout 4. Same engine.
I'm on console so won't see mods til next year, but the body replacer and hairstyles will be first on the list. Hopefully the blood/dismemberment mods make it in with a nice lighsaber build list, so that this game can truly be what it feels like, which is Knights of The Old Republic on steroids. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Wallcrawler:
I'm sure that Calientes Beautiful Bodies body replacer mod will make the jump. It was in Skyrim and Fallout 4. Same engine.
I'm on console so won't see mods til next year, but the body replacer and hairstyles will be first on the list. Hopefully the blood/dismemberment mods make it in with a nice lighsaber build list, so that this game can truly be what it feels like, which is Knights of The Old Republic on steroids.
Definitely acquainted with Calientes' work. I'm sure I'll have Andreja looking like Lydia eventually.
Well, I completed the main story. I guess I'll spoiler this bit.
Spoiler!
After you've defeated the main bad guy (or talked him down) if you choose to become Starborn, the game basically starts over - you keep your current level and skills, but lose all your shit (ships, inventory, followers, and most importantly, all your fucking MONEY). You have a Starborn ship and armor, and that's it. You go back to Lodge, and have the option to either redo the main quest or ignore it. I chose to ignore it, but then it occurred to me that I wouldn't be able to get any of my followers and would have to wander around hiring new ones. That sucks. They give you a little cash, one weapon and a little ammo, but that's it. The Starborn ship is cool and seems powerful enough, but you can't modify it. There were other options - when you choose to be Starborn you could just go back and ignore it, and I assume keep playing as your old character will all your stuff intact. That would probably be the better option.
I could go back to my quicksave point and choose that route, but I'm probably just going to start another playthrough. Don't want to travel the cosmos without Lydia - er, I mean, Andreja.
And as far as Bethesda games go, I'd rank this one below Skyrim and Fallout New Vegas, but above Fallout 3 and Fallout 4. Definitely better to search for artifacts than some brat while Preston whines about you making new settlements while he wanders around Sanctuary doing nothing. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
And as far as Bethesda games go, I'd rank this one below Skyrim and Fallout New Vegas, but above Fallout 3 and Fallout 4. Definitely better to search for artifacts than some brat while Preston whines about you making new settlements while he wanders around Sanctuary doing nothing.
I put Fallout 3 1st followed by Oblivion. The rest are kind of in the same tier, but I haven't played Starfield yet. I'll get around to it later :-)
Btw there are several mods that replace Garvey with someone else [Reply]
PSA warning. If you have a ship with a gun rack DO NOT store your excess guns there. If you do, they will disappear. I thought maybe I did something wrong, so I googled it, and it's a known bug. Unfortunately I wish I would have known it BEFORE I lost the good stuff. [Reply]
Storage logistics is a huge pain in the ass. I still haven't really figured out the settlement thing, but I have one outpost where I keep most of my shit that's really buggy, and I don't have the skills built up to build warehouses that I assume will link to the inventory. So I have to store all my shit in crates and pick up and later put down everything manually. That sucks. And of course there are so many other more interesting things I want to spend skill points on than creating useful storage. Ugh.
The Fallout 4 system was so much easier. You just transferred shit to the workbench directly and then it was there. Hopefully somebody will create a mod that changes this, because managing fucking outposts completely sucks the fun out of the game. Or maybe I just need to learn it better or I'm missing something basic, but still, it sucks and is needlessly difficult. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
is needlessly difficult.
I'm finding a LOT of the game mechanics could be described that way. I'm still struggling with navigation. It seems like if I travel to a planet 10 times, I have to do it one way 9 times, and on the 10th trip I have to do it a different way. It's maddening. So it's either a bug or some game mechanic I don't understand. Which takes me back to my first comment. Really Bethesda, does it have to be THIS complicated just to do simple tasks? [Reply]
