Hardcore mode build/Saying Hello

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The Big Fat Nuke

First time out of the vault
Hello,

I am new to the website and I would like to know what everyone's build is for Hardcore mode

I'd like to know what your S.P.E.I.C.A.L, Skills, Perks, TAG Skills, Weapons, Mods.... Basically everything you use in Hardcore mode.

Tips are welcome as well!
 
First tip, and I can't help you with particulars since its been too long since I last played, is that you need to get a few mods first, esp the mods that limit heals/consumables, add ammo weight and rebalance a few things. I think there's a game designer final cut mod floating around iirc (sawyer's) too. Check the boards here or google.
 
Eh... I don't know about this because I haven't played without hardcore mode.

Is there anything that makes hardcore more special?
well.. I think packrat is quite useful at hardcore.
 
Yes. Difficulty and balancing mods are a must, otherwise Hardcore mode is really more of an irritation than a challenge. Apart from that, as BonusWaffle says, just toss together whatever sort of character strikes your fancy. I went whole hog the first time I tried it, basing a character around Survival and Melee so they'd not have to deal with ammo weight and would be guaranteed a meal, drink, or campsite whenever one was needed. Then I realized it was all for nothing and played my next several successful playthroughs as the low-endurance high-charisma braniacs I favor by default.

Oh, there is one thing: I'd favor Barter, especially if you're using an economy rebalance mod. Pack Rat (and to a lesser extent Long Haul) is always nice for Hardcore runs, and the sooner the better.

Edit: as usual, someone beat me to the punch and said it in a fraction of my wordcount. Heh.
 
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