Encountering fellow players is a cornerstone of the Fallout 76 experience. Player camps, acting as makeshift trading hubs, often promise enticing deals and rare finds. However, sometimes what seems like a generous gift can be a red flag, signaling something less than благородный. One player recently shared their cautionary tale of an encounter near the Wayward, highlighting the importance of vigilance when accepting “Fallout Gifts.”
The player stumbled upon a camp boasting hundreds of plans, a beacon for bargain hunters. While ammo prices were inflated, a common tactic, the vendor did have a tempting offer: dog food for just 5 caps each. After purchasing the bargain dog food, the camp owner appeared, brandishing a weapon and using the gift emote. A Vault-Tec bag materialized, containing an item labeled “orbital strike.” Initially intrigued, the player believed it to be a unique grenade, envisioning its use against survival tents in the Line in the Sand event.
However, upon closer inspection, the “orbital strike” was no grenade. It was a “prime mini gun,” a weapon unlike anything encountered before in legitimate gameplay. A quick search online revealed the unsettling truth: it was a cheat weapon, a hybrid “broadsider mini gun” being sold on third-party websites for real money. Disgusted by the encounter, the player immediately reported and blocked the camp owner, discarding the illicit weapon in a paper bag before logging off.
This experience serves as a stark reminder: not all gifts in Fallout 76 are благородный. The allure of a powerful, seemingly unique item can be tempting, but accepting cheated items has negative consequences. It undermines fair play, disrupts the game’s balance, and can even lead to account repercussions if Bethesda detects illicit activities. The fact that players are openly gifting these items, and that they are being sold for real money, is a worrying trend.
Therefore, exercise caution when offered gifts by strangers in Fallout 76. If an item seems too powerful or unusual, especially if it’s labeled with unusual characters or descriptions, take a moment to investigate before accepting. Trust your instincts – if something feels off, it probably is. Just like the old adage warns against taking candy from strangers, in the wasteland, be wary of accepting legendary weapons that seem too good to be true. Report players offering such items to help maintain a fair and enjoyable game environment for everyone.
