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Last post: 30 Sep 12 at 21:09
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Posted on 18 March 11 at 01:07, Edited on 18 March 11 at 01:08 by Nick Mnemonic |
I just found something pretty cool that some of you may have already discovered, but wanted to share for those that haven't. If you are familiar with the "Mysterious Stranger" perk, then you may be familiar with the unique .44 caliber revolver that he carries.
I have discovered a way to obtain said weapon, which according to Fallout Wiki is the second most powerful weapon in the game. I disagree with that, however, as I'd put "Euclid's C-Finder" at # 1 (given that you directed power to Archimedes II during the "That Lucky Old Sun" quest), then the "Alien Blaster" at # 2, "Pew Pew" at # 3, and then the weapon of topic for this thread, the "Mysterious Magnum," at # 4. In any case it's pretty darn powerful (and seems to have a low degradation).
You can obtain this weapon during the "Talent Pool" quest obtained from Tommy Torini at the Tops Casino (you will want to have at least 50 barter before this quest in order to obtain this special weapon). One of the talents you will need to recruit for this quest is "The Lonesome Drifter." He is located in front of the Sunset Sarsaparilla sign near the El Dorado Gas & Service. If you've started the quest, then he'll he'll have a map marker.
Basically at the end of your conversation with him, and as relayed earlier you have a barter of 50 or higher, you'll have an option to ask for compensation for finding him work. Do so, and he'll give you the "Mysterious Magnum." The other cool thing about this gun, besides for it's damage, is what happens when you draw it or holster it. When you draw the gun it plays the same little tune that's played when the Mysterious Stranger shows up in VATS to lend a hand, and another shorter audio clip when holstered. If you have a sneak of 50 or higher, then it can also be a very handy holdout weapon (not taken away at casino's and such).
Or, if you're a baddy, you could always just kill him 
Is The Lonesome Drifter the son of the Mysterious Stranger?
Here's a link to a video on YouTube as well. It's made from the PC version, but the dialog choices are the same (also it's not my video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGuv1cEOb64
I know that Fallout New Vegas is a large game with a TON of cool little finds, but this one seemed worth sharing. Have fun! |
"Let them hate me, so long as they fear me."
— Caligula |
Last post: 27 Jul 12 at 17:51
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Posted on 19 March 11 at 07:39 |
| I'll start playing this game in a few weeks and this weapon sounds like it is worth picking up. Thanks for the info. |
Last post: Yesterday at 16:25
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Posted on 19 March 11 at 09:40 |
| Cool tip, barter is probs the last skill I will work on though :(. |
-insert witty comment- |
Last post: 19 Sep 12 at 19:37
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Posted on 19 March 11 at 15:04 |
| Definitely an awesome gun. |
Fuck you with the free-est of speech this divided states of embarassment will allow me to have |
Last post: 05 May 12 at 01:50
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Posted on 20 March 11 at 01:19 |
I love the dialogue, he keeps mentioning how his dad was mysterious and seemed like a stranger  |
Mr. Raaaager |
Last post: 20 Mar 11 at 01:52
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Posted on 20 March 11 at 01:52 |
| Great tip, I knew that The Lonesome Drifter must have had some significance and was pretty upset when my dialogue with him ran in circles to no where. Def going to do this tomorrow. |
Last post: Yesterday at 16:30
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Posted on 21 May 11 at 02:26 |
found this gun randomly during the quest off the guy.
the sound it makes when drawing made me laugh. |
Last post: 20 Dec 11 at 00:52
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Posted on 22 May 11 at 17:16 |
| When they say it is the most powerful weapon in the game, they are talking about the Mysterious Stranger's .44 magnum, not the Mysterious Magnum, which are 2 different weapons. The Mysterious Stranger's .44 magnum can be obtained via console commands on the PC and it does 9000 (to ensure a 1 hit kill). |
Last post: 24 Feb at 21:54
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Posted on 14 July 11 at 09:13 |
| Interesting. Thanks! |
Rider |