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An open world action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda and the sixth game in the main Fallout series. Use this tag for questions about the mechanics and story of Fallout 4 specifically. Use the [fallout-series] tag for questions that span multiple games.

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Is it possible to "win" the port-a-diner pie?

In a few locations I've found what appears to be a claw-game of sorts. It reaches down and attempts to pick up a plate of pie, but fails every time I've tried at least. The claw does move above a litt …
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What effects do SPECIAL points have on their own?

Of course strength affects your carry weight, and endurance increases your max hp. What are other direct effects that come from SPECIAL points?
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How to tell which magazines I've found

This guide lists them all by subtitles, so you can differentiate between each edition. Astoundingly Awesome Tales A Gorilla Ate My Patrol Car: Old north church - Railroad HQ Attack of the Fishmen: …
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Which non-energy weapon modifications require the "Science!" perk?

You wouldn't be able to craft night-vision or recon scopes on any weapons, that will be the majority of what you'll miss out on. The only other non-energy weapon is the Junk Jet which requires 1 point …
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Why do Vertibirds suddenly appear?

1) Are these sequences pre-determined for certain locations? Or is it a random occurrence that can happen anywhere? No they are not. I've been to Revere Sattelite Array once earlier in the game …
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Do sneak attacks stack with crits?

From personal experience they do stack together. I had a critical sneak attack on a Mirelurk Queen which dropped her HP by just under half (I also have the Instigating weapon perk which doubles damage …
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Can you get a second romance chance on companions

Yes it is possible, I've experienced it myself with Cait. I failed it the first time, said we were best friends the second and then tried, and passed, romancing the third time. The first try was afte …
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I can't pacify a Wild Mongrel?

According to the wikia page for Wasteland Whisperer, mongrels are not listed to be pacified with this perk. You will instead need the perk Animal Friend.
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Fallout 4, tag for research, items appearing green

The highlighting is part of the Scrapper perk, so there is no way to get rid of it once you have the perk. All it does is highlight items so you aren't losing out on anything. From your comment it se …
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Do magazines need to be in your inventory to get their respective bonuses? [duplicate]

As you collect magazines/books/comics in the wastelands, they apparently give you perks for finding them. Do the books need to remain in my inventory, or can I display them on a shelf in my settlemen …
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How do you mark components and what effect does it have?

There are a few ways to tag items for search, but the easiest is to go into your junk inventory and enter component view, you can mark anything you have for search here. If you want to find something …
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How do I get the pipboy app to connect to my Xbox one?

I am trying to set-up the pipboy smart phone app. I can scan and find my console but it fails after I sign-in. I know I'm signing in correctly and once I do get past the sign-in screen, it gives me st …
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Is there a list of all the magazines including pictures of them?

This guide lists them all by subtitles, so you can differentiate between each edition. Astoundingly Awesome Tales A Gorilla Ate My Patrol Car: Old north church - Railroad HQ Attack of the Fishmen: …
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The Prydwen map marker

The prydwen cannot be used as a settlement but supply lines can be sent there. They will end up at the airport instead however. At the airport there is also a workbench, but it can only be used for cr …
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In fallout 4 is the East Boston Police Station Haunted?

After watching the video I'm certain it was just your follower walking past the cell which caused it to open. Also the creepy background music seemed to already be playing, and wasn't triggered by the …
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