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{{Infobox perk
 
{{Infobox perk
|name =Big Brained
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|image =Brainless.png
|image =Brainless.png
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|games1 =FNVOWB
 
|requires1 =[[Brainless]] perk
|games1 =FNVOWB
 
 
|ranks1 =1
|require1 =[[Brainless]] perk
 
 
|effects1 =Head cannot be crippled<br />+10% [[DT]]<br />+10% chem addiction resistance
|ranks1 =1
 
 
|baseid1 ={{DLC ID|0015bba}}
|benefit1 =Head cannot be crippled<br />+10% [[DT]]<br />+10% chem addiction resistance
 
|baseid1 ={{DLC ID|0015bba}}
 
|quest1 =[[Old World Blues (quest)|Old World Blues]]
 
 
}}{{Games|FNVOWB}}
 
}}{{Games|FNVOWB}}
   
{{Quotation|Your brain is back in your body, but some of the advanced technologies remain: Your head still cannot be crippled, but you are only 10% more resistant to addiction now. Surprisingly your damage threshold has improved by 10% (minimum +1 DT)|''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' description}}
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{{Quotation|Your brain is back in your body, but some of the advanced technologies remain: Your head still cannot be crippled, but you are only 10% more resistant to addiction now. Surprisingly your Damage Threshold has improved by 10% (minimum +1 DT)|''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' description}}
   
'''Big Brained''' is a special [[perk]] in the ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' [[Fallout: New Vegas add-ons|add-on]] ''[[Old World Blues (add-on)|Old World Blues]]''.
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'''Big Brained''' is a special [[Fallout: New Vegas perks|perk]] in the ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' [[Fallout: New Vegas add-ons|add-on]], ''[[Old World Blues (add-on)|Old World Blues]]''.
   
 
==Location==
 
==Location==
Convince your [[The Courier's brain|brain]] to return to your body or convince it to come back to [[The Sink]] while you deal with the [[Think Tank (faction)|Think Tank]] and after the completion of the add-on, you have or you can have your brain reinserted into your body. This perk replaces [[Brainless]].
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Convince your [[Courier's brain|brain]] to return to your body or convince it to come back to [[the Sink]] while you deal with the [[Think Tank (faction)|Think Tank]] and after the completion of the add-on, you have or you can have your brain reinserted into your body. This perk replaces [[Brainless]].
   
 
==Effects==
 
==Effects==
Your head cannot be crippled, you gain +10% [[DT]] (minimum +1) and +10% resistance to chem addictions.
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Your head cannot be crippled, you gain +10% [[Damage Threshold]] (minimum +1) and +10% resistance to chem addictions.
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* Compared to the [[Brainless]] perk, you gain an additional +5% [[DT]] at the cost of -15% chem addiction resistance.
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* Compared to the [[Brainless]] perk, you gain an additional +5% [[Damage Threshold]] at the cost of -15% chem addiction resistance.
* The DT added by this perk and [[Brainless]] does not work correctly. See talk page. A fix for the PC version is available [http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=43415 here].
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* The DT added by this perk and [[Brainless]] does not work correctly. See talk page. A fix for the PC version is available [http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=43415 here], a fix is also included in the [http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/45104 Mission Mojave] bug fix compilation.
* Synergizes well with the perk [[Chem Resistant]] and [[Old World Gourmet]] {{icon|FNVDM|link=Dead Money}} for 66.25% chem addiction resistance.
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* Synergizes well with the perk [[Chem Resistant (perk)|Chem Resistant]] and [[Old World Gourmet]] {{icon|FNVDM|link=Dead Money}} for 66.25% chem addiction resistance.
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* However, it synergizes poorly with [[Eye for Eye]], as it reduces the total number of limbs that can be crippled.
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
 
* Big Brained shares the same Vault boy image as [[Brainless]].
 
* Big Brained shares the same Vault boy image as [[Brainless]].
   
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==See also==
{{Navbox Old World Blues}}
 
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* [[Reinforced Spine]]
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* [[Cardiac Arrest]]
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==Bugs==
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* {{Platforms|PC}} The description listed on this perk pertaining to [[Damage Threshold]] shown in the game is incorrect. The perk will add a permanent bonus of +1 to your DT no matter what, and then multiply that value by 1.1, rounded. For example, if your character has both ranks of [[Toughness]], the Sub-Dermal Implants, [[Reinforced Spine]], and this perk, it will lead to a naked DT of 14. ((3[2]+4+2+1) * 1.1 = 14) {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|PC|ps3}} In addition to the bug mentioned above, you may never gain the rounded 10% if you are "naked" or wear body armor with 1-2 DT, any headwear is excluded. But if you're wearing body armor with 3 or more DT, you will actually lose the permanent +1 DT and only gain the 10%. {{Verify|verified}}
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{{Navbox perks FNV}}
 
{{Navbox perks FNV}}
 
{{Navbox Old World Blues}}
   
 
[[Category:Old World Blues perks]]
 
[[Category:Old World Blues perks]]
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Revision as of 20:26, 6 February 2014

 
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Your brain is back in your body, but some of the advanced technologies remain: Your head still cannot be crippled, but you are only 10% more resistant to addiction now. Surprisingly your Damage Threshold has improved by 10% (minimum +1 DT)Fallout: New Vegas description

Big Brained is a special perk in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on, Old World Blues.

Location

Convince your brain to return to your body or convince it to come back to the Sink while you deal with the Think Tank and after the completion of the add-on, you have or you can have your brain reinserted into your body. This perk replaces Brainless.

Effects

Your head cannot be crippled, you gain +10% Damage Threshold (minimum +1) and +10% resistance to chem addictions.

Notes

  • Compared to the Brainless perk, you gain an additional +5% Damage Threshold at the cost of -15% chem addiction resistance.
  • The DT added by this perk and Brainless does not work correctly. See talk page. A fix for the PC version is available here, a fix is also included in the Mission Mojave bug fix compilation.
  • Synergizes well with the perk Chem Resistant and Old World Gourmet Dead Money for 66.25% chem addiction resistance.
  • However, it synergizes poorly with Eye for Eye, as it reduces the total number of limbs that can be crippled.
  • Big Brained shares the same Vault boy image as Brainless.

See also

Bugs

  • PCPC The description listed on this perk pertaining to Damage Threshold shown in the game is incorrect. The perk will add a permanent bonus of +1 to your DT no matter what, and then multiply that value by 1.1, rounded. For example, if your character has both ranks of Toughness, the Sub-Dermal Implants, Reinforced Spine, and this perk, it will lead to a naked DT of 14. ((3[2]+4+2+1) * 1.1 = 14) [verified]
  • PCPC In addition to the bug mentioned above, you may never gain the rounded 10% if you are "naked" or wear body armor with 1-2 DT, any headwear is excluded. But if you're wearing body armor with 3 or more DT, you will actually lose the permanent +1 DT and only gain the 10%. [verified]