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SHADY SANDS
Fallout

SHADY SANDS

Explore Shady Sands in Fallout. Find NPCs like Ian and Aradesh, gather items like Rope and Stimpacks, and solve the Radscorpion problem.

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Explore Shady Sands in Fallout. Find NPCs like Ian and Aradesh, gather items like Rope and Stimpacks, and solve the Radscorpion problem.

Notable Areas:

  • Town Hall
  • Farm and Brahmin Pen
  • Radscorpion Caves

Notable Characters:

  • Seth, the leader of the guards
  • Ian, an NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) who you can pick up
  • Aradesh, the leader of Shady Sands
  • Katrina, gate greeter
  • Tandi, daughter of Aradesh
  • Razlo, doctor of Shady Sands
  • Curtis, a farmer
  • Jarvis, Seth's brother
  • Shady Sands townsfolk
  • Shady Sands guards

Stuff to Get:

  • Rope
  • 2 cartridges of .223 FMJ bullets and 20 bee-bees
  • Sledgehammer
  • Scout book
  • 5 stimpacks
  • First Aid guide
  • 2 Radscorpion tails
  • First-aid kit and Doctor's Bag

Notes:

  • Stop here instead of going to Vault 15. (It's the green circle on the minimap (a small map displayed on your HUD (Heads-Up Display)).)
  • Talk to the main characters in the city.
  • Recruit Ian into your ranks.
  • Solve the agriculture problem.
  • Solve the Radscorpion problem.
  • Help Razlo make the Radscorpion antidote.
  • Heal Jarvis, one of the guard's brothers.
  • Steal whatever is in the bookcases.
Tips
  • When talking to NPCs (Non-Player Characters), pay attention to their dialogue for clues and quest information.
  • Explore the Radscorpion Caves carefully, as they contain Radscorpion tails needed for the antidote and are a source of danger.
  • Ensure you have enough medical supplies, such as stimpacks and first-aid kits, before venturing into dangerous areas.
  • The Town Hall is a central hub for interacting with key characters and learning about the town's issues.

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