If a character gains weight in Fallout New Vegas, it might affect their ability to carry items. Since they are already carrying extra body weight, their overall carrying capacity might be reduced, making it difficult to pick up important loot or supplies during gameplay.
Well, Fallout 3's story is great for those who like a more personal and somewhat linear adventure. The main character has a clear goal from the start - find dad. The worldbuilding in Fallout 3 is also quite good, but it mainly serves to support this central story. In Fallout New Vegas, the story is a complex web. You start as a Courier who gets caught in the middle of a huge power struggle. There are so many different paths you can take depending on which faction you side with. Each faction has its own ideology and goals, and your choices really shape the outcome of the story. It offers a much more immersive and replayable story experience than Fallout 3.
The role - playing elements would be greatly enhanced. Fallout 4 already has some role - playing aspects like character customization. But New Vegas has a deep story with a lot of branching paths. Combining them, you'd have a game where your character's choices in combat (Fallout 4 gameplay) would have more impact on the overall story (New Vegas story). For example, if you choose to be a stealthy character in combat, it could open up new dialogue options in the story that are more favorable to certain factions.
It would be an amazing blend. Fallout 4 has that great building and settlement mechanic. If combined with New Vegas' story full of political intrigue and moral choices, we'd get a game where you could build your own outpost in the Mojave Wasteland. You could use Fallout 4's combat system to fight off raiders while dealing with the complex factions in the New Vegas plot. The power armor would look so cool stomping around the Vegas Strip. Overall, it would be a more immersive and diverse experience.
The story of Fallout 3 is set in a more desolate and depressing Capital Wasteland. It's mainly about survival and the search for the protagonist's father. Meanwhile, Fallout New Vegas has a story that is more about politics and influence. The Courier has to deal with different groups like the NCR, Caesar's Legion, and Mr. House, and their different ideas of how to run the Mojave Wasteland. This makes the story of Fallout New Vegas more complex and less centered on a single personal quest like in Fallout 3.
It differs mainly in the plot. The original has its set storyline, but the alternate story changes things up. Maybe the main character's motivation is different. For example, instead of seeking revenge like in the original, they could be on a quest for redemption in the alternate story.
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is also a great place. It has some really high - quality fanfictions. The tagging system there is very useful. You can search for specific characters, themes, or plot elements related to 'Fallout New Vegas' to find the fanfiction you want.
One great 'Fallout New Vegas' fanfiction is 'A Courier's Tale'. It delves deep into the backstory of the courier before the events of the game. The character development is really well - done, and it gives a new perspective on the Mojave Wasteland.