The Great Boston Boom: How Many Nukes Turned Beantown into a Glowing Crater?
Ah, Fallout 4. A world reborn from the ashes of nuclear war, where mutated squirrels are your new neighbors and the closest thing to a decent cup of coffee is irradiated Nuka-Cola. But one question has plagued wastelanders and Vault dwellers alike: just how many nukes rained down on poor old Boston?
The Great Debate: A Mushroom Cloud of Confusion
The evidence, like the landscape itself, is a bit…nuked. We see a giant crater dominating the Commonwealth, the aptly named Glowing Sea. This irradiated wasteland screams "nuclear holocaust," but some folks reckon there might be more to the story. Here's why:
- One Crater to Rule Them All: Unlike other Fallout locales like D.C. in Fallout 3, Boston seems to have just one major crater. Did the commies have terrible aim, or was there something else at play?
- Whispers in the Wasteland: There are rumors of a pre-war nuclear stockpile hidden near Boston. Maybe the bombs weren't aimed at the city itself, but rather trying to take out a bigger boom waiting to happen?
The Verdict: It's Complicated (But Probably Just One Big One)
Look, folks, in the grand scheme of things, does it really matter if it was one nuke or a dozen? The whole place is a radioactive mess. That being said, based on the evidence, it's most likely one very powerful nuke that turned Boston into a glowing shadow of its former self.
But wait! There's more! Maybe those pre-war stockpiles did cook off, creating the scattered craters and extra crispy bits around the Commonwealth. The beauty of Fallout is the mystery, so head out there, explore the wasteland, and see what kind of glowing clues you can uncover!
Bonus Round: How to Survive the Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland (Fallout 4 Edition)
- How to Make Friends and Influence Wastelanders: Radroaches may be plentiful, but real friends are hard to come by. Offer help, share your Nuka-Cola, and maybe don't eat their mutant hound dog.
- How to Avoid Becoming a Glowing Ghoul: Radiation is bad, news flash. Invest in some RadAway, wear protective gear, and maybe avoid swimming in the Glowing Sea (seriously, don't do it).
- How to Find the Best Loot: Salvaging is key! Search abandoned buildings, explore raider camps (carefully!), and don't forget to check the pockets of dead Vault Dwellers (hey, they had their chance).
- How to Not Get Eaten by a Deathclaw: Simple: run away very, very fast. Seriously, these things are terrifying.
- How to Actually Enjoy the Wasteland: Embrace the weird! From talking ghouls to irradiated baseball bats, Fallout 4 is full of strange and wonderful things. So grab your trusty Pip-Boy, crank up some tunes on Radio Diamond City, and have an irradiated adventure!
