[quote=The Nexerus]
I feel like NV settlements were too barren. Freeside in particular was just completely empty, despite having supposed to have been a crowded slum. Game developers need to realize that it's okay for there to be non-named NPC's that aren't hostile.
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I think that they may not have enough room, or whatever, to fit things that aren't absolutely necessary. I don't know though, I haven't played any of the games, nor am do I know anything about coding/programing.