General Questions

• Q. What is Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel?
  A. Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel is a squad-based, third person tactical combat game with RPG character development and a mission-based storyline.

• Q. When will the game be released?
  A. Fallout Tactics is shipping now! Order it at the Interplay Store!

• Q. Is it Fallout 3?
  A. No, Fallout Tactics is not designed to be a sequel to the award-winning RPG line. It is a stand-alone title. Fallout 3 is a separate title that Interplay may develop in the future.

• Q. When is it set?
  A. Fallout Tactics takes place between the events of Fallout 1 and Fallout 2.

• Q. Where is it set?
  A. Fallout Tactics takes place in Middle America, ranging from Chicago to Denver.

• Q. What are the environments like?
  A. Middle America was not spared by the nuclear exchange. Expect to see desert wastelands, ruined cities, mountain passes, post-war dwellings, underground caverns passages and more.

• Q. Will it retain its mature rating?
  A. Yes, Fallout Tactics is rated M by the ESRB. It contains the same adult themes as Fallout 1 and Fallout 2.

• Q. Will there be 3D hardware accelerator support?
  A. Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel will be enhanced by most major hardware accelerator cards that support DirectX 7, however FOT is a 2D sprite based game.

• Q. Is there a demo?
  A. There are two demos available, a single-player demo and a multiplayer demo. The multiplayer demo has the singleplayer missions and is more recent. We suggest you download that. The demo is available at: www.interplay.com/falloutbos/demo.shtml.

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Multi-Player

• Q. Is there be multi-player?
  A. Yes! Fallout Tactics has been designed with Multi-Player at its core.

• Q. What kind of Multi-Player modes are there?
  A. There are four game types in Multiplayer: Skirmish, Assault, Capture the Flag, and Scavengers. In Skirmish, players engage in conflict with the enemy until only one is left standing. In Assault, one squad must achieve set objectives while the other attempts to stop them. In Capture the Flag, participate in the less-brutal form of Brotherhood training while attempting to capture your opponent's flag. In Scavengers, attempt to grab the largest amount of loot in the time allotted, while preventing opponents from doing the same.

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Engine

• Q. Is it 2D or 3D?
  A. Fallout Tactics uses 2D tile-based graphics to represent a 3D environment.

• Q. Are there multi-level buildings?
  A. Yes. Characters will be able to climb on top of buildings, up stairs and ladders, or plumb the depths of subways and subterranean caverns, all within a single game map.

• Q. What perspective is the game from?
  A. Fallout Tactics is a third-person isometric engine, similar to Fallout 1 and 2. This perspective is vital in controlling your squad members in a tactical environment.

• Q. Is the game turn-based or real-time?
  A. I'm glad you asked. Fallout Tactics supports both modes of gameplay, and it is up to the player to decide which mode to use in either single or multi-player. The real-time mode is called Continious Turn-Based, and is a hybrid between turn-based and real-time. CTB lets players move around at any time, but actions like firing a gun cost their character Action Points. Action Points regenerate over time. No more waiting for 20 rats to each take their turn.

• Q. Will I be able to make my own maps?
  A.There will be an unsupported editor for Fallout Tactics. The editor is due for release shortly. Keep an eye on the news page for the release announcement.

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Characters

• Q. Who am I?
  A. The player's main character is a new recruit in the Brotherhood of Steel. The player's character is quickly promoted to the leader of a squad.

• Q. How many squad members do I have?
  A. TThe squad size ranges from one to six characters, including the main character. The player is able to choose the other five characters from a pool of around 30 characters.

• Q. Can I control the squad members directly?
  A. Each character is under your direct control, from the exact pieces of equipment they use to the development of their skills.

• Q. Do my squad members change their appearance when I change their armour?
  A. Yes.

• Q. Can I play as a Ghoul?
  A. In multi-player, you will be able to play as Ghouls, Super Mutants, Deathclaws and the various other inhabitants of the wastelands.

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Vehicles

• Q. Are there Vehicles?
  A. Fallout Tactics has a variety of vehicles suited to different situations.

• Q. Will I be able to engage in combat while driving?
  A. Yep.

• Q. Will I be able to run over people?
  A. Yep.

• Q. Are vehicles available in multiplayer games?
  A. Yes, of course!

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Missions and Storyline

• Q. Is there a story?
  A. There is indeed a story, one that plays out over the course of the single-player game. The missions in the game tell and advance the storyline.

• Q. What are missions?
  A. The game's storyline is divided up into separate stages, each involving a variety of tasks and encounters. Each task is called a mission. There are also random encounters out in the desert.

• Q. How many missions are there?
  A. There are 20 core single-player missions, and a set of purpose-built multi-player missions.

• Q. How do I complete a mission?
  A. Each mission will have a variety of ways in which it can be completed successfully, from stealthy thievery to all-out war.

• Q. Is it possible to revisit previous missions?
  A. Once the mission is completed successfully, it is possible to return to that map. This gives the player freedom in determining his next course of action and let's the player finish uncompleted side tasks.

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Combat

• Q. How many different attacks are there?
  A. There are several different types of attacks, including Hand to Hand, Melee, Blade, Spear, Thrown, Grenade, Pistol, Sub Machine Gun, Rifle, Heavy Weapon, Min Gun, Rocket Launcher and Mines.

• Q. What about setting traps?
  A. The Traps skill is used with certain types of equipment to allow the player to place traps.

• Q. Does the time of day affect gameplay?
  A. The time of day that the mission is undertaken will determine the lighting level of each environment. Darkness means lower chances to perceive and hit your enemy.

• Q. Can I hide from my enemies?
  A. Fallout Tactics uses true line of sight. This allows your character to hide behind objects and increase their cover. The use of the Sneak skill has been improved.

• Q. Are my characters able to duck?
  A. All the members of a squad can stand upright, crouch down on one knee, or lie prone on the ground. Each of these stances has its benefits and drawbacks.

• Q. What sort of characters can I encounter?
  A. Many of the character types from Fallout 1 and 2 make an appearance, as well as several new allies and enemies.

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