Fallout 4 - Wasteland Workshop

im gonna make a deathclaw arena

The idea behind this DLC is genuinely interesting and fits well with the cynical, nihilistic world of Fallout 4. Unfortunately, the execution falls short. Arena fights can only be started properly if the participants don’t see each other beforehand, as they will immediately start fighting otherwise. This means you have to guide them onto their starting platforms, and combat only begins once an electric door opens and line of sight is established. That might be acceptable for a free mod, but not for a paid DLC. At the very least, there should have been something like an “arena siren” to signal when fighters should prepare for combat, as well as a patrol or search behavior so participants actively look for their opponents instead of standing still waiting for visual contact. It’s also worth mentioning that other games handle building mechanics far better. I would have expected Bethesda to integrate the new building features into a quest that guides the player through constructing an arena, providing both a tutorial and some motivation. Overall, a nice concept, but poorly implemented.