Can You Beat Fallout New Vegas By Only Pickpocketing?

TLDRIn this challenge run, all items can only be obtained through pickpocketing, making it extremely difficult to acquire weapons and armor. Caps can be used to purchase limited supplies. No specific ending is required. You must navigate the game using only pickpocketing skills and clever strategies.

Key insights

🔑The challenge is to complete Fallout New Vegas by only pickpocketing with limited resources and no specific ending requirement.

💰Caps given by NPCs and received through quests can be used to buy one gun, armor, and some meds.

🔫The service rifle, obtained through pickpocketing, becomes essential for survival throughout the run.

😅The challenge requires clever tactics, careful planning, and smart decision-making to overcome the limitations of pickpocketing.

🏆Successfully completing this challenge run showcases a high level of skill and resourcefulness in Fallout New Vegas.

Q&A

Can you pickpocket from all NPCs in the game?

Yes, you can pickpocket from most NPCs in the game, but be cautious as you may get caught and face consequences.

Are there any restrictions on completing specific quests?

No, you can complete quests as long as you follow the rule of obtaining all items through pickpocketing.

Can you obtain unique and rare items through pickpocketing?

Yes, you can obtain unique and rare items by successfully pickpocketing from specific NPCs, but it requires careful timing and skill.

How do you deal with enemies and combat situations without traditional weapons?

Since you can only use pickpocketed items, you must rely on stealth, distraction, and clever tactics to avoid or incapacitate enemies without direct combat.

What are the biggest challenges in completing this run?

The biggest challenges include finding weapons and armor through pickpocketing, managing limited resources and supplies, and strategically navigating the game to progress without traditional means.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the challenge: Can you beat Fallout New Vegas by only pickpocketing?

02:56Starting the challenge run by creating a character with high intelligence, agility, and perception.

07:44Progressing through the game by pickpocketing weapons, armor, and supplies from various NPCs.

13:57Dealing with different factions and completing quests using only pickpocketed items.

19:20Navigating important locations and encountering challenges along the way.

34:12Approaching the final stages of the game, preparing for the dam fight with limited resources.

42:20Completing the challenge by successfully navigating and overcoming the Hoover Dam fight.

45:00Conclusion and reflection on the experience of completing Fallout New Vegas through pickpocketing.