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![]() ![]() I like turnbased with action points, so it works for me but it is a bit clunky with today's standards. ![]() The combat, the little I've experienced so far, is good and almost identical to FO1&2. This, I guess, further emphasize the dev's ambition to make you choose carefully and that every choice come with a cost to lock you out from being good at everything. The only downside, which I've only read about and not yet experienced, is that the perk tree is expensive and you can't be expected to reach many higher-level perks. Because I have most likely picked a few bad choices, but it doesn't matter, I only look forward to that. I hope ATOM is similar in that regard, but I of course have already realized I will have to restart sooner or later and remake a new, proper char based on those experiences. ![]() I've tried a build with is stat heavy with penalties to skills, very similar to my fallout builds, which in FO lead to being very good at fewer things rather then decent at many things. The stat points are few and you can't be good at anything without also being bad at something else. The character creation is complex and comes with really tough choices. Some of the rumours are hilarious since they reference Mad Max, Fallout, etc in a very humorous way, as if those things would have happened in the ATOM world. A few minor spelling errors etc, but the overall feeling of the game is magnificent so far (I've only seen the first little town). I only played like 2 hours yesterday, and half was just making the character, so I am very interested in playing further. It's very, very FO-esque, almost too much since it has kept many of the things that wasn't that great in FO1 and 2. I had watched a little LPs of the beta so I knew approx what I was getting. Anyone tried/playing ATOM RPG? Bought it and installed it late yesterday and the first impressions are good. ![]() ![]() ![]() Details.Ĭhampagne Tasting at Corkbuzz Restaurant: Rich Buchanon, Moet & Chandon Wine Educator for North America, will lead you through a tasting of different champagnes just in time for the holidays. ![]() Details.Ĭharlotte Magazine Whiskey Bash at Project 658 – 3646 Central Ave.: Charlotte Magazine’s annual Whiskey Bash is an incredible evening of whiskey tastings, food and live entertainment for whiskey connoisseurs and novices alike. Details.Īperitivo con Amici at The People’s Market at Dilworth: Join fellow Italians for food, drinking and conversation. ![]() Plus, live music by resident band, GIANT SQUID SQUAD, featuring Daniel Allison, Matt Braniff and Harvey Cummings from 7-10 p.m. Details.įood Truck Friday East at Resident Culture Brewing: This is the second to last Food Truck Friday of the season and will feature 7 of the best food trucks and stands like The Dumpling Lady, What The Fries CLT, Streamline Kitchen, Strudelteig Food Truck, Casa, GREEK EATS and King of Pops Charlotte. #MACDOWN GREEK CODE#Plus, get $5 off your first two Lyft rides using code LYFTWITHAGENDA.īike Commuter Breakfast at Owen’s Bagel and Deli: Join fellow bike commuters for breakfast and then bike into uptown as a group. Temps are dropping, but you can stay cozy with door-to-door transportation with Lyft. ![]() |
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