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| + | |label =Headwear |
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|image =Ben Canning.jpg |
|image =Ben Canning.jpg |
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| + | |image2 =FO3 BenCanning w headwrap.png |
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| + | |image desc2 =Ben without his headwrap |
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| − | |race =[[Human]] |
+ | |race =[[Human]] |
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+ | |gender =Male |
| + | |role =Water beggar |
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|location =[[Capital Wasteland]] |
|location =[[Capital Wasteland]] |
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| + | |level =1→10 (player character x2) |
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| − | |tag skills =[[Small Guns]]<br />[[Big Guns]]<br />[[Melee Weapons]] |
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| + | |derived =[[Hit Points]]: 30 |
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| + | |tag skills ={{tag skills|small guns=32|big guns=36|melee weapons=36}} |
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|actor =[[Pete Papageorge]] |
|actor =[[Pete Papageorge]] |
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| + | |dialogue =[[FFEU01NPC1.txt]] |
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| + | |voice type =MaleAdult02 |
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| + | |GECK race =AfricanAmerican |
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+ | {{quotation|Thank God... water... I'm out. You've got to give me some water or I'm done for...|sound=FO3 BenCanning ThankGodWater.ogg}} |
| − | '''Ben Canning''' is a water beggar found at [[Fallout 3 random encounters#Scavengers and wastelanders|random locations]] in the [[Capital Wasteland]] in |
+ | '''Ben Canning''' is a water beggar found at [[Fallout 3 random encounters#Scavengers and wastelanders|random locations]] in the [[Capital Wasteland]] in [[Timeline#2277|2277]]. |
==Background== |
==Background== |
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| + | Unlike other [[Water Beggars|water beggars]] in the Capital Wasteland, Ben does not sit outside of a settlement. Rather, he is a friendly wasteland traveler who has ventured out sorely unprepared, leaving him dehydrated after running out of water.<ref name="FO3GG" group="Non-game">''[[Fallout 3 Official Game Guide]] Game of the Year Edition'' p.62:<br />''"[[Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census#Ben Canning|Ben Canning]]:''<br />''Canning isn't like those other lay-abouts, waiting on the threshold of of a settlement for a hand-out. No, Canning is an adventure who is almost completing{{sic}} unprepared for Wasteland exploring, a fact he proves when he rushes up to you. He is friendly though, for a beggar."''</ref> He does not expect help from other wasteland travelers, and if someone were to donate him some water, he would be pleasantly surprised.<ref>The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"Then I guess you're done for, because I'm not giving you any."''<br />Ben Canning: ''"Yeah, that's what I figured. Can you at least shoot me in the head before you leave? I'm out of ammo or I'd do it myself."''<br />([[FFEU01NPC1.txt|Ben Canning's dialogue]])</ref><ref>Ben Canning: ''"Thank God... water... I'm out. You've got to give me some water or I'm done for..."''<br />([[FFEU01NPC1.txt|Ben Canning's dialogue]])</ref><ref>Ben Canning: ''"I can't travel yet, but I'll be back on my feet soon, thanks to you. I never expected help from a stranger in the Wasteland."''<br />([[FFEU01NPC1.txt|Ben Canning's dialogue]])</ref> |
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| − | Canning isn't like those other [[Water Beggars|lay-abouts]], waiting on the threshold of a settlement for a hand-out. No, Canning is an adventurer who is almost completely unprepared for Wasteland exploring, a fact he proves when he rushes up to you. He is friendly though, for a beggar.<ref name="FO3 Guide">''[[Fallout 3 Official Game Guide]]''</ref> |
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==Interactions with the player character== |
==Interactions with the player character== |
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===Interactions overview=== |
===Interactions overview=== |
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===Other interactions=== |
===Other interactions=== |
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| − | Ben Canning appears in a [[Fallout 3 random encounters#Scavengers and wastelanders|random encounter]]. Upon meeting, the [[Lone Wanderer]] may choose to give him water or let him die. Unlike the water beggars found outside [[Megaton]], [[Tenpenny Tower]], and [[Rivet City]] who will only accept [[Purified water (Fallout 3)|purified water]], Ben will also accept [[Dirty water (Fallout 3)|dirty water]]. |
+ | Ben Canning appears in a [[Fallout 3 random encounters#Scavengers and wastelanders|random encounter]]. Upon meeting, the [[Lone Wanderer]] may choose to give him water or let him die. Unlike the water beggars found outside [[Megaton]], [[Tenpenny Tower]], and [[Rivet City]] who will only accept [[Purified water (Fallout 3)|purified water]], Ben will also accept [[Dirty water (Fallout 3)|dirty water]]. However, he will not accept [[Aqua Pura]], [[Aqua Cura]], or [[holy water]]. |
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| + | If one has both purified and dirty water in their inventory, the game will prioritize the latter over the former. If given water, he proceeds to drink it repeatedly; when activated, he apologetically tells the character that he's not up to traveling yet. Standing after a minute or two, he simply says "Good to see you again, friend!" If one refuses to give him water, he will ask them to shoot him in the head, because he is out of ammunition, or else he would do it himself. If one grants this request, they will receive negative [[Karma (Fallout 3)|Karma]]. |
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===Effects of player's actions=== |
===Effects of player's actions=== |
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| − | * If he is given water, he will follow the same looping route as the [[ |
+ | * If he is given water, he will follow the same looping route as the [[Fallout 3 merchants|caravan merchants]]. |
* If he is not given water, he will die. |
* If he is not given water, he will die. |
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|apparel =[[Roving trader outfit (Fallout 3)|Roving trader outfit]]<br />[[Head wrap (Fallout 3)|Head wrap]] |
|apparel =[[Roving trader outfit (Fallout 3)|Roving trader outfit]]<br />[[Head wrap (Fallout 3)|Head wrap]] |
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| − | |weapon =[[Laser pistol (Fallout 3)| |
+ | |weapon =[[Laser pistol (Fallout 3)|Laser pistol]] |
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| − | |otheritem =[[Microfusion cell (Fallout 3)|Microfusion cell]] x5 |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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+ | * Although he is equipped with a laser pistol, Ben only carries [[Microfusion cell (Fallout 3)|microfusion cells]], as opposed to the correct ammunition, the [[Energy cell (Fallout 3)|energy cell]]. As he has no ammunition for his weapon, he is forced to fight with his fists if engaged in combat. |
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+ | * It is possible to reverse pickpocket energy cells onto Ben. This will allow him to use his laser pistol to defend himself, but the act itself will result in negative Karma. |
| − | * When given water he takes out an [[empty Nuka-Cola bottle]] or a beer bottle instead of the plastic water bottles. |
+ | * When given water, he takes out an [[Empty Nuka-Cola bottle (Fallout 3)|empty Nuka-Cola bottle]] or a [[Beer (Fallout 3)|beer]] bottle instead of the usual plastic water bottles. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | Ben Canning |
+ | Ben Canning appears only {{In|FO3}}. |
==Bugs== |
==Bugs== |
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| − | * He may be hostile upon first meeting him. {{ |
+ | * {{Platforms|pc}} He may be hostile upon first meeting him. {{Verify|verified}} |
| + | * {{Platforms|pc}}{{Platforms|xbox360}} When joining the caravan route he may take the place of a caravan merchant, leaving one or all of the existing merchants permanently 'stuck' at their current stop, including him. {{Verify|verified}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{References}} |
{{References}} |
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| + | '''Non-game''' |
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[[Category:Fallout 3 random encounter characters]] |
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[[Category:Mesmerizable characters]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 16 January 2024
“Thank God... water... I'm out. You've got to give me some water or I'm done for...”
Ben Canning is a water beggar found at random locations in the Capital Wasteland in 2277.
Background
Unlike other water beggars in the Capital Wasteland, Ben does not sit outside of a settlement. Rather, he is a friendly wasteland traveler who has ventured out sorely unprepared, leaving him dehydrated after running out of water.[Non-game 1] He does not expect help from other wasteland travelers, and if someone were to donate him some water, he would be pleasantly surprised.[1][2][3]
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character can be enslaved with the Mesmetron. | |
Other interactions
Ben Canning appears in a random encounter. Upon meeting, the Lone Wanderer may choose to give him water or let him die. Unlike the water beggars found outside Megaton, Tenpenny Tower, and Rivet City who will only accept purified water, Ben will also accept dirty water. However, he will not accept Aqua Pura, Aqua Cura, or holy water.
If one has both purified and dirty water in their inventory, the game will prioritize the latter over the former. If given water, he proceeds to drink it repeatedly; when activated, he apologetically tells the character that he's not up to traveling yet. Standing after a minute or two, he simply says "Good to see you again, friend!" If one refuses to give him water, he will ask them to shoot him in the head, because he is out of ammunition, or else he would do it himself. If one grants this request, they will receive negative Karma.
Effects of player's actions
- If he is given water, he will follow the same looping route as the caravan merchants.
- If he is not given water, he will die.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Roving trader outfit Head wrap |
Laser pistol |
Notes
- Although he is equipped with a laser pistol, Ben only carries microfusion cells, as opposed to the correct ammunition, the energy cell. As he has no ammunition for his weapon, he is forced to fight with his fists if engaged in combat.
- It is possible to reverse pickpocket energy cells onto Ben. This will allow him to use his laser pistol to defend himself, but the act itself will result in negative Karma.
- When given water, he takes out an empty Nuka-Cola bottle or a beer bottle instead of the usual plastic water bottles.
Appearances
Ben Canning appears only in Fallout 3.
Bugs
He may be hostile upon first meeting him. [verified]- When joining the caravan route he may take the place of a caravan merchant, leaving one or all of the existing merchants permanently 'stuck' at their current stop, including him. [verified]
References
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "Then I guess you're done for, because I'm not giving you any."
Ben Canning: "Yeah, that's what I figured. Can you at least shoot me in the head before you leave? I'm out of ammo or I'd do it myself."
(Ben Canning's dialogue) - ↑ Ben Canning: "Thank God... water... I'm out. You've got to give me some water or I'm done for..."
(Ben Canning's dialogue) - ↑ Ben Canning: "I can't travel yet, but I'll be back on my feet soon, thanks to you. I never expected help from a stranger in the Wasteland."
(Ben Canning's dialogue)
Non-game
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.62:
"Ben Canning:
Canning isn't like those other lay-abouts, waiting on the threshold of of a settlement for a hand-out. No, Canning is an adventure who is almost completing unprepared for Wasteland exploring, a fact he proves when he rushes up to you. He is friendly though, for a beggar."
