Objectives:
- Talk to Trudy at the Saloon.
- Decide to help Goodsprings or the Powder Gangers.
- Defend Goodsprings (if siding with Goodsprings).
- Attack Goodsprings (if siding with Powder Gangers).
Strategy: This is your first major moral choice. Ringo, a merchant, is being hunted by Joe Cobb and the Powder Gangers. You can choose to help Goodsprings defend Ringo or side with the Powder Gangers to attack the town.
Siding with Goodsprings:
Talk to Trudy and Sunny. You'll need to gather supplies and recruit help. Speak to Easy Pete (Explosives 25 for dynamite), Chet (Barter 25 for armor/ammo discount), and Doc Mitchell (Medicine 25 for Stimpaks). When the attack begins, position yourself strategically. The Powder Gangers will come from the north. Focus fire on Joe Cobb first.
Siding with Powder Gangers:
Talk to Joe Cobb. You'll need to convince him you're on his side. Then, help him and his gang attack Goodsprings. This will make Goodsprings residents hostile.
Consequences: Siding with Goodsprings grants positive reputation with Goodsprings and negative with Powder Gangers. Siding with Powder Gangers grants positive reputation with Powder Gangers and negative with Goodsprings. This choice significantly impacts your early game reputation.
Rewards: XP, Bottle Caps, potential gear from fallen enemies. Specific rewards depend on your choice.