Honest Hearts 6-The Heart-Wrenching Story of the Survivalist-Randall Clark & The Father in the Caves

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[@RicardoSanchez-es5wl]

The survivalist’s story would make an amazing movie

[@aazankhan9552]

Feliciano Suarez no

[@mrnicejames]

Yeah it would

[@tumei1851]

Maybe

[@gioyee5769]

Many fallout stoires would to be honest but yes indeed it will

[@cynicalgold9992]

@Victoria Carson that sounds like a great idea, I personally think it would tarnish the story a bit, however so slightly. While reading the terminals, you get the feeling that this man wanted to die everyday and only kept going on because of instinct. He even wrote about his many would be suicide attempts, but this innate drive for survival that we all have kept him going; even if he didn't know why. I don't think playing through the events would convey the emotion as strongly. Maybe if it was done in say, Rockstars RAGE engine, but it wouldn't be as powerful if they tried doing it in Bethesda's shitty engine Edit: this isn't a jab at Bethesda either. If what you said was actually done in NV, we would be reading things like "puts shotgun in mouth, but cowers and puts it back down", and that's if they even decided to include those moments or not. On the rage engine however, all these moments would play out like a movie which might even make it more powerful than just reading the terminals

[@notasmith8163]

Ahh Randall Clark... Hero, Killer, Savior of the innocent,... And eventually a god.

[@mcchazster9376]

Not A Smith He is one of THE most badass people in the fallout series

[@seancarroll9849]

He's certainly a man I can respect. It's take a lot to soldier on after a lifetime of hardship; Clark just needed someone to care about in the end. That is what makes him the real badass; there is no fiercer beast than one that protects others.

[@belisarius6949]

Oh god I cried at the end. He was such a passionate man,trying to give people joy that he never had the chance to feel.

[@zondazerda2230]

sure he is and his story is one the best too and it's rare in the fallout universe to find some one who survived for that long and died due to natural causes (mostly) ,we can even add to that he didn't drop his morals and ideals because it's a post war life now, however there is another soldier in the fallout universe who's in the same mindset of survival, i really want to know what happened to him because something inside me telling me that he survived the same way Clark did even though we don't know much about him.

[@themonkysuncle]

Not A Smith I used the survivalist rifle and gave him a 21 gun salute, firing into the air with 21 shots after reading the last note.

[@johnandersonii]

The survivalist's story is a good piece of storytelling. Notice how it touches on the same themes of the DLC as a whole? Do you evacuate the Sorrows, and preserve their innocence, or do you teach them to fight for what they have? The survivalist tried to preserve the innocence of the Mexican group. That didn't turn out too well.

[@Lumberjackk]

And that lead me in the end to have the sorrows stay in Zion and attack the white legs. Together with that they should not leave Zion as it is an amazing and safe place

[@furiousryan6917]

Also In his final entry he states that he wan the d them to know to be kind but defend what is theirs

[@ElliFong]

Imo I always have the Sorrow remain in Zion and fight back, and also spare Salt upon wound

[@Smasho8000]

@@Lumberjackk Daniel was a wimp for wanting to move them.

[@robertpatter5509]

@@Smasho8000 Daniel is afraid of strength and power. He thinks if you use it too much you will become that darkness you are fighting. Becoming the Abyss. This is what Daniel fears. He sees Joshua and wants to avoid becoming him. Joshua is the sum amount of what happens when all you have is strength and power. To avoid becoming Joshua he must be unlike Joshua. In thought. Behavior. And soul. He might see it as he's lost either way . Each decision has certain consequences. I think Daniel doesn't want the tribes to become similar to the White Legs.

[@raisingthejay]

Fun Fact: The Survivalist is still alive during the events of fallout 76.

[@alexsuetopka]

And his misfortunes are still happening 😔😔

[@karlbush3634]

Ah, good point. That'd be a pretty cool '76 DLC.

[@Seventh_Bean]

@@karlbush3634 and @JustJaydennn, thank you for introducing this concept to my brain. Picking up clues, always being just a step behind until we get to meet the tribe he watched over. Or even better, finding a note about The School and/or The Principal and a quest to go there.

[@LastAyleidKing]

Daaaaamn

[@LastAyleidKing]

That probably also means big mountain hasn't blown it's top yet

[@paparoachbugg5275]

Honestly, the Survivalist is one of the most well-written characters in New Vegas, and he's been dead for decades.

[@mbk9901]

You die twice. Once, physically. And you have truy died when you are are forgotten. Zion will never forget, the Sorrows will never forget, and we will never forget.

[@moose6154]

It's based off a novel, Obsidian didn't come up with it.

[@minecraftninja1622]

what novel?

[@a.morphous66]

Well said, SinceCelery UrGarden. Well said.

[@moose6154]

the gaming ninja My mistake not a novel but a Twilight Zone episode from 1974 called "The Old Man in the Cave."

[@ivysaurlovesyou]

>lie down >try not to cry >cry a lot

[@sirpotato9371]

Exactly what I did

[@peugeotboer167]

Same

[@acls1239]

I get to have the happiest feeling being the 400th like it would be happier if it was 500 but 99 people are going to do that

[@ssidradumercer2038]

@@acls1239 i will be the 401st

[@acls1239]

@@ssidradumercer2038 cool

[@michaelweiske702]

R.I.P. Randall Clark Died age 71 "A God amongst men"

[@robertpatter5509]

And literally was turned into a god.

[@mrredacted85]

@@robertpatter5509 „no no he’s got a point”

[@Blackpearl-go7yq]

😭😭

[@not_so_anonymous7413]

@@robertpatter5509 you nailed it guyss

[@not_so_anonymous7413]

I love it

[@TheDONing1]

I always felt bad for the vault 22 dwellers after visiting their vault. HOWEVER, my sympathy pretty much disappeared after I read those three words: they ate them. Made me smile when I read the overseers note about how they were being hunted by an "evil spirit". Randall did good.

[@CS-si4nn]

Randall put them out of their misery

[@moneygrabber6720]

I wonder what the bullshit was about them saying they were defending themselves. Like if they got called on their bullshit and asked why did you kill men and eat the rest

[@Chaosdogg47]

@@moneygrabber6720 Victory is written by the victor...or in this case the survivors. If you're going to become a leader, and your task is to keep records of your daily lives for posterity, it may be more beneficial to fabricate a reality that paints you in a favorable and sympathetic light, especially when you have to explain why you committed certain atrocities.

[@ZekromAndYugiAndDrago123]

To play Devil's Advocate, maybe the spores they were carrying made them do things they wouldn't do normally

[@aniquinstark4347]

@@ZekromAndYugiAndDrago123 That's what I always assumed. Since the spores can turn people into mutant plant-monsters I figure it can probably mess up your brain as well.

[@mindyauron9137]

Randall Clark: man of immense misfortune turned savior for all whom will eventually come to live within the Zion Canyon. Definitely one of the coolest guys in Fallout ever, even in death

[@brandondanforth8342]

The entries of his scattered throughout the dlc is one of my most vivid memories of my first New Vegas playthroughs. Its small touches like that (plus the story which is imo great, especially the DLCs) which make New Vegas my favorite Fallout game (even beating 1 and 2, though that might be because I didn't play those until years after their releases)

[@kingnamor7777]

I agree, he is truly a legendary survivalist. That the Sorrow should be proud of aspiring by him and his lessons.

[@hfh21]

i think joshua graham has some cool armor but salt apon wounds is just bad

[@A_Simple_Writer]

There's other cool characters like legate lanius,joshua graham,caesar,benny,Yes man, Ulysses, Colonel Royez,etc

[@Toons595]

@@A_Simple_Writer So?

[@brasswirebrush]

New Vegas had an absolutely stellar collection of DLC, and even though Honest Hearts is probably the least interesting of the four, the story of Randall Clark is still one of the best narratives in all of Fallout.

[@juvathwottimunu7135]

All dlcs in NV are answers on questions in the base game: what happened to elijah and where did he go, the legend of joshua graham the burned man, old world blues is filled with lore, and lonesome road is about the previous courier who left the platinum chip job for you and recognised your name from somewhere

[@pedshed5132]

I think the least interesting was Dead Money. Although very fun, I didn't really know or care about Elijah so I only went in for the fun of it.

[@diavolo1326]

Bananaccy Dead Money is actually one of the most interesting if you really look at its lore

[@baladonian]

Actually the story is extremely deep and symbolic in Honest Hearts if you know a bit about the Mormon religion. I’m going to send this to Oxhorn in a separate thread but I wrote an article about it - here! Maybe it will make the story more interesting :) notallwhowanderarelost268.wordpress.com/2017/12/21/the-representation-of-mormonism-in-fallout-new-vegas/

[@CaspertheSarcasticGhost]

Syrasi I went and read your article, I really can appreciate the parallels you drew especially since I never thought of them myself. I do wonder what would have been different had they left in the more Mormon parts of the story...

[@mattaffenit9898]

Personally, I tend to take up Randall's old rifle and don his armor while in Zion. Seems fitting that even in death, the old man would still defend his charges' descendents ferociously, even if another hand pulls the trigger

[@dirtyjuggalo420]

I use his rifle as my main. Spend alot of caps on bullets but so worth it

[@baker90338]

Dustin R it’s a good gun, and one of a very few guns that have a perfect iron sight zero once you understand how to use it correctly (it’s reticle is actually on the iron sight front post protector/blade.

[@kingnamor7777]

My Courier character would do the same thing too after hearing the survivalist tale of old Randall. Randall felt, pain, loss, stress and sorrow. But within his cold heart, showed love and compassion to the innocent and good people of Zion.

[@mattaffenit9898]

@@kingnamor7777 My characters tend not to be so... soft-hearted, for lack of a better term, but it's a similar idea. Being a massive history nerd, I find it kind of fitting to take up a forgotten weapon and carry on a dead man's legacy. As for my characters, they tend to be the kind of people who, if the game allowed for it, would go full on De Bello Civili Romanum and take out Caesar from within, and after siezing power proceed to solidify and grow within Legion held territory whilst checking the NCR's expansion, then only when the NCR is weak start undermining their political structure whilst peeling away their regions and raising further legions... Except that one Brotherhood character who was of the opinion that literally everyone outside the Brotherhood is too dangerous to let live and turned everyone against each other, and that half of the western Brotherhood was in some way tainted and needed to be cleansed... Yeah, I play weird characters. Point is, it's usually done for less than noble reasons, usually involving poetic vengeance, even if the outcome is similar.

[@kingnamor7777]

@@mattaffenit9898 I'm a history and legends nerd too, when comes to video games, TV series or the real world. My character is a highly intelligent, social and positive person. He was also sometimes enthusiastic about some situation. Because it means could make a profit out of the issue. He also recognizes and detests the absurdities of the society in which he lives. His cynicism often touches upon subjects such as politics, religion, the media, businesses and corporations and American society in a apocalyptic wasteland as a whole. Tending to be obstinate in both manner and speech, he has demonstrated a depth of understanding that would seem to surpass the average Courier, such as knowing roughly what is going to happen in the future based on the actions and personalities of the people involved and knowing that he has the power to change the shape of organizations, factions and citizens destiny whether it's happiness or sorrow. Occasionally he sometimes act like a capitalist/Merchant hero when using his trading skill with other people during his business travels and missions. He learned this over the years as a Courier. He feels emotion and has shown a capacity for empathy and warmth towards those he cares about and those who are suffering pain, loss and agony, but generally he does not let his real emotions and feelings be outwardly shown. Because sometimes you can't trust everyone you meet, like that no good bastard Benny.

[@anthony_hw]

Gotta admit--this one got to me. This is why I went after Salt-on-Wounds. No pissaant war chief was gonna push Clark's people out.

[@thetau4866]

Yeah, I'll never let the sorrows lose thier home after hearing this

[@MisterJohnDoe]

I originally killed him to avenge the caravan and that the White Legs won’t hurt anyone else, but this story has really reinforced my decision.

[@Robert-rw5lm]

Man, I feel like the survivalist is the good version of Kellogg, they both lost everything, but the Survivalist grew, and never let the losts defined him, never lost his empathy for others and in fact grew to become a legend, while Kellogg kept saying that its the world now so fuck it

[@jerrymcghoulberry355]

Man fuck Kellogg! And Fallout 4 in general!

[@dragonborn7955]

you know, we could just have no more fallout. Be grateful we got another one.

[@amshegarh]

Not exactly, kellogg lost everything because of his own actions, pathetic human that justified everything by cruel world but in fact he made it. Survivalist on the other hand is a victim of situation, he could change little and most of it would have killed him anyway

[@jerrymcghoulberry355]

Dragonborn795 I would rather have no more Fallout than the actual pile of shit that was Fallout 4. If I gave you human feces filled with fucking aids to you for dinner as opposed to a nice pizza pie would your logic still be "be grateful"?

[@dragonborn7955]

so you would rather have fallout fade to time. You're just butt hurt because there wont be a new vegas 2

[@schrodingersbisbork9076]

The most badass person in all of Fallout. Wow almost 5 month later and 1.1k likes XD. Come on people I just said he was a badass!

[@prestongravey173]

Are you sure?!??!?

[@poalras3461]

A question! Have i saved all setelments?

[@Commrade-DOGE]

Just add darude sand storm and shooting stars

[@jasonbiggums]

Did he take a bullet to the face and track his assailant all across the mojave?

[@Priceluked]

CLcaptain gaming Are you sure about that? Player characters are op.

[@bloodraven1190]

"Good men mean well, they just don't always end up doing well".

[@valhalanguardsman2588]

Is this a thought of the day?

[@Chuked]

Valhalan guardsman the thought of life*

[@tommybrad6393]

Isaac Clarke, Dead Space 3

[@jeyarr7930]

68 confirmed kills, not bad for an old man

[@cynicalgold9992]

Probably way more, as he was in the army

[@tokyoseclipse8908]

8 should g Have 69

[@Nick-A1]

@@agastyaemmanuel9148 well he in theory did kill 69. He intentionally went out that cold night and laid against the rocks to die. So at least in theory his final confirmed kill count would be 69. If you count himself.

[@agastyaemmanuel9148]

@@Nick-A1 yes it all coming together

[@sanityplusmilkshakes]

@@Nick-A1 Nice.

[@WastelandSeven]

It is heart wrenching. But, of all the characters in Fallout, Clark is one of the most noble hearted and honorable people in the Fallout universe. He's also the biggest bad ass. Hats off to you sir.

[@BobMarley-vj3ol]

Yes R.I.P survivalist

[@asshatmcgee149]

Honest hearts is home to the most honourable and the most despicable characters

[@veroniquelaperle8606]

Give this guy a medal! 😂 ( to the survivalist)

[@BobMarley-vj3ol]

Just one?? He deserves at least 7 maybe 12.

[@hunicrisp4208]

Bob Marley more like 70 or more for all the Vault 22 Dwellers he killed

[@Thomas-gq5zv]

"It's been a gift to me, at the end, to behold innocence" I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING !

[@Darius0407]

;w;

[@savageknight8297]

;w;

[@blatantblasphemer7317]

GIVES ME BIG SAD

[@dorndy1]

i'm not crying, i work out

[@Chonkmeister850]

;w;

[@thehorrorhound6575]

I cried a little when ox describes the wreath growing around Randall’s head like Zion itself is thanking him for all his sacrifices. Thank you for telling his story

[@europaaugust9598]

Check out my oxhorn playlist now

[@europaaugust9598]

He's not who you think he is

[@Joaniebologna55]

I was pretty much bawling the whole time. I can't even fathom the strength and determination it would take to live 5 years; let alone 50 years.

[@johannesvonmalos7505]

Who checked?

[@PauaP]

@@europaaugust9598 Ah... I see the drama is still lingering on about.

[@ValensBellator]

He was a combination of John Rambo and Mr. Rogers. Not easy to pull that off. When he said he wrote each kid something explaining how each individual was special I started to tear up thinking back to Mr Rogers when I was a kid. To have gone through all he'd gone through for the better part of half a century and still have that overwhelming, instinctive compassion and love within him... this man is the true Saint of the Wasteland.

[@dak4465]

You win the internet

[@90sFan141]

So, John Rodgers?

[@Blackpearl-go7yq]

Frr😭

[@chriskopp1361]

Or normal mr.rodgers if the rumors are true.

[@ntfoperative9432]

@@chriskopp1361 they were not

[@R.V.C.M]

I remember when I found Randall's body, I crouched in front of it as a way to pay my respects. Even though my character was perked to use revolvers and lever action rifles I used his rifle so he could live on in someway. R.I.P Randall Clark you were the original waste lander.

[@windhelmguard5295]

i gave his rifle to boon, seemed fiting to me.

[@suburbanhoodunit6160]

@@windhelmguard5295 WHYYYYYYY

[@kingnamor7777]

R. I. P to the legendary survivalist of Zion Randall.

[@phillipcozzi8677]

"At least they can't open doors." - Oxhorn August 27th, 2017 (3 Seconds before a Spore Carrier opens the door).

[@vaulttecrep1114]

Phillip Cozzi lmao

[@brightdrake_9992]

“Good thing those bugs can’t aim”

[@gasmask1363]

Top 10 last words

[@fanfictionwriter4707]

Ten Haunting Pictures Taken Moments Before Disaster

[@nuriel1825]

Famous last words.

[@awkward_tendencies]

34:01 I think Clark is saying the vault dwellers ate their dead before leaving, not that he ate their dead. Makes more sense considering they’re already cannibals

[@rvh1702]

That makes more sense indeed

[@dudesqr]

@@kennydoggins1712 He knew they were infected with something so I doubt he ate them, also considering he cared about the Mexicans how could he eat people that are people he cared for? The vault dwellers were leaving so they needed all the energy they could get.

[@gustavofernandes3934]

@@dudesqr yeah you're right. Makes more sense generally and I think Clark (God bless him) would have left further comments if he ate them. Besides, "ate them for strength" sounds like what an insane cannibal would say, not what Randall would say.

[@DarkAlbino]

Yeah I thought that too because if he ate the infected, wouldnt he in turn be infected afterwards? And then when you see the three spore monsters in the cave I thought that was him his wife and son

[@silent_hunter515]

No he did eat them it said I ate thier dead for strength and he coughed up blood that was a symptom in vault 22 terminal in the medical wing

[@HartlyLion]

I like how after he wrote "They Ate Them" we then immediately start reading how many and how he killed the vault dwellers. that was a neat touch if tbh

[@obi-wank-enobi]

They're free trial of life ended

[@lyntonfleming]

"They ate them" "So, I started blastin..."

[@not_so_anonymous7413]

Americans

[@joshuagrahamfrom6594]

Bro reduced 118 to 34 scared them out the canyon created a region and rizzed 1vof the vault people woman into his cave bros a Chad a sigma

[@anselean]

​@@joshuagrahamfrom6594this shit is so gen z coded lmao

[@Pia9804]

This man's life has been full of failures, but his final act was to make sure he didn't fail again, a moment of silence for the father in the caves, Randal Clark

[@crimsondynamo615]

sophia flores one last and great victory

[@Ryanfinder226]

Wow the truth behind the father in the caves was way more moving than I ever expected

[@urfork1]

im crying for the first time in like years

[@juliusmoe-nstar8942]

They call themselfs the sorrows... but now that i see why... i am in sorrow for their fate.... Rest in peace Randall Clarke. You are a bigger man than i am

[@funy0n583]

wow that's really saying something because he doesn't exist

[@ThomasOwOD]

it was obvious like halfway through

[@anthonythanghe4755]

Totally Donald Trump I figured that out after terminal 2

[@the_smog581]

37:54 oxhorn:well at least they can't open doors Spore carrier:*OpEnS DoOr* *to be continued*

[@tikalthewhimsicott2736]

musical cat is that a Jojo reference?

[@Heretic291]

no u

[@sirpotato9371]

If I don't next time I'd the next episode of Honest Hearts

[@falseprophet1415]

That could NOT have been timed better!

[@blacklightdeen4473]

@@tikalthewhimsicott2736 it's a JoJo and a Jurassic Park reference (I think)

[@jonathanmayo9667]

One thing I just noticed is the bandana on his right leg of the desert ranger armor. Might’ve used it as a tourniquet since he was presumably wearing the armor when killing the vault 22 cannibals.

[@luisarvizo6546]

Or maybe it was one of the Mexicans don't know just speculating

[@hellfire7358]

Yeah, in one of his terminal entries it says he caught a bullet that missed the femeral artery, and he made a tourniquet.

[@jbcroatoan]

I served in the Army for 12 years, and grew up playing Fallout. The story of the survivalist has always been my favorite in any of the stories told in any of the games. I connected with him. I transcript of all his terminals has sat in my email for years as I read and re-read it. When I saw you were doing the Honest Hearts series I knew you'd get to him. I'm glad you devoted an entire episode to it. It was great.

[@basicallyhell4150]

Jason Burlin new vegas is genuinely a great game man

[@Mr.AtheTriggerGalleon6310]

I know this is over two years late,I'm not sure,if you'll even see this or not,but God bless you for serving our country! 🇺🇸

[@thegarfus9606]

Damm i ain't american but good job for serving your army

[@DarthVader-sp8fe]

Thank you for your service sir

[@33jewjewish64]

Thank you for bravely killing children and women how brave

[@Gatosan]

I remember the first time I read all the logs he left behind, I was amazed by his acomplishments, when I found his body with the last stach and his rifle at hand I couldnt help but to feel sad for him and got a bit teary eye, I reached out for my bag and took two bottles of whiskey, left one next to him as I said to myself "cheers to you Randall you magnificent bastard" and drank the other one

[@SCP_Wandsman13_13]

He thanks you for your offering and kindness.

[@Dtfdowntogetfunky]

Your a bloody legend mate keep up the ripper work

[@shogunrommel]

I stood for a moment silently, then looked up too for some time, and finally fired 3 volleys to salute the man like at 51:05 - 51:15

[@duderanch18237]

Whoever wrote this sidequest should be given a promotion or something. Reading the Survivalist's last note was gut wrenching and I literally teared up when he said something like "I kept on going / stayed alive so your memories could live with me." Broke my heart. I still tear up right now thinking of it.

[@larryfish9272]

Forreal this has feature film potential if it's story was adapted into a script. Hell i kinda find some parts incredibly similar to Logan.

[@CelestialDraconis]

It honestly really resonated with me. Pretty much the only reason I still keep on living too is to keep the memory of my loved ones alive as long as I can, because no one else will.

[@alexsuetopka]

@@larryfish9272 It's such a great story that would highlight survivors that manage to live after the bombs dropped. Those who lost everything in the span of a few hours. The new dread and bleak reality while trying to help shine a light in the darkness blanketed over. A miniseries or movie that tells the full story in some capacity is a great spin off idea. Tales of the wasteland sort of deal. Telling stories of survivors prior to all the protagonists. One good example would be the Keller holotapes from Fallout 3.

[@sadscozo1941]

I swear, these spore carriers are worst than the trogs in Pittsburgh.

[@crimsondynamo615]

sad scozo at least the trogs keep to the Pitt. These bastards are everywhere.

[@digital107-_-]

*H U S K*

[@f.a.kefacebook5688]

Pittsburgh Trogs are the one creature in the Fallout universe that actually exists...

[@finleynicholas8534]

@@f.a.kefacebook5688 wait what

[@spartanalex9006]

@@finleynicholas8534 I live in Pittsburgh, he is correct.

[@reaperaf9511]

Those vault 22 survivors turned the survivor into the punisher!

[@alexandrewvice6845]

Reaper af95 lol, I was thinking the same thing.

[@gavinseery2515]

Oxhorn I think you misread the Cueva Guarache terminal. He doesn't say he ate their dead for strength, he says they ate their dead, they're the cannibals after all

[@zondazerda2230]

yeh when i read that for the first time i had the same idea but i said wait aren't those guys cannibals? and Clark isn't? then i looked again and i came to your conclusion.

[@belisarius6949]

Gavin Seery Oxhorn needs to see this

[@farmerboy916]

Gavin Seery Yeah, what the hell?

[@xyrenegade]

Ox you need to see this. I thought the same too. Such man with pride like Randall wouldn't do such things.

[@stormer9952]

Gavin Seery nah he didnt

[@yrahcazsllew3628]

“You have always waited for me, and you always will be there. Sage brush and pine, old friends of mine....” One of the many correlations between the story of Randall Clark and the song often heard on Mojave Radio “In the Shadow of the Valley”. Such a beautiful and moving part of this game. Thank you for shedding light on it Oxhorn!

[@phantomaviator1318]

I forget what In The Shadow of the Valley is about I feel like it's a Gospel song

[@lunarluxe9832]

such a great song

[@karlbush3634]

@@phantomaviator1318 It's a cowboy/cattle drive song.

[@phantomaviator1318]

@@karlbush3634 ah

[@lycan-zp9xf]

Man, Randall Clark is such a damn legend. Its sad, in a way, that his accomplishments are only known to you, and not to the people who owe him their legacy.

[@Albatross0913]

It's what he wanted. I'm sure he would've like for nobody to know his story but him alone. He stayed hidden from them and died in a hidden spot to keep his identity a secret from them. I think it's quite a beautiful end for him, finally getting one success in his line of what he considers his failures.

[@fellasnoneya8949]

"At least they can't open doors" Little did Ox know: That was a gate

[@SimoPortti]

Same technology :DDD

[@Albatross0913]

You made me laugh more than I should have, I needed that

[@MadProphet]

"Seen enough sunrises and sunsets. Saw the big sunset, been hanging on through the long night 36 years now. Ridiculous." Bravo to Obsidian and whoever wrote this amazing narrative, and bravo to Ox for telling it so well. Honestly, one my greatest wishes is for Obsidian to make another Fallout. If they never do, at least we have all of NV to play and remember.

[@codyevett2098]

Until Bethesda sues for copyright, makes them reclaim all the copies and retcons the shit out of it, or some shit like that. Maybe I'm just jaded.

[@pingaspearce9403]

Premium Jargon The Fallout universe in general has amazing narratives to tell. Regardless of what company produces it.

[@MadProphet]

Pingas Pearce truu, I wasn't taking shots at Bethesda or anything, they laid the framework for this new amazing iteration of the series, and New Vegas never would have been produced if it wasn't for the success of F3

[@badhras]

Even with Fallout4, the environmental storytelling in New Vegas is so much more engaging.

[@moose6154]

The story is based off a novel, they didn't come up with the idea.

[@aestheticbuttplug1462]

I'm almost three years late seeing this. But i have to say.....this story touched my soul into another level. Watching this alone in my room without any other noise getting in my ears at 2 a.m hit me hard. This is in my opinion THE best fallout story I've ever seen. I may be exaggerating but i can't think of anything else to say about this. I actually cried to this story, especially at the end, an I'm not saying this as a joke ( because people say this mostly just to refer to a meme). The way he continued to live through his failures and at his last breath, helped these children had me shedding some tears. Sorry if i said to much and thank you for reading all of this, if you did. P.S : worry if i made any mistakes or didn't make sense while writing. English isn't my mother language, i just wanted to express myself.

[@KieranReed729]

4 months later and I have the same exact experience. Shed a lot of tears ngl.

[@mylifeisaparty]

damn, i cried too. R.I.P Randall

[@itscherryyo]

I guess his in a better place now. Also when u listen the soundtrack "In The Shadow Of The Valley", the story kinda matches Randall's story and even his death

[@itscherryyo]

@@jarjarbinks5255 yes, he does deserve heaven

[@rvh1702]

Crying means you have empathy, that you care for other people and yourself. It is a strenght, not a weakness, remember that.

[@_malprivate2543]

Someone already mentioned this but I'm just gonna repeat it. "He didnt say "I ate their dead for strength" he implied THEY ate their own dead, before leaving."

[@spungbubsquarenuts6003]

“Forgive me mama” could be a reference to Joker’s helmet from Full Metal Jacket

[@dak4465]

It is

[@xavierohiggins3364]

Didn't he have a peace sign?

[@JLT0087]

@@xavierohiggins3364 Peace sign above "Born to Kill" if I remember right.

[@xavierohiggins3364]

@@JLT0087 correct pal

[@JoelStephens87]

V22 survivors ate their dead companions for strength, then THEY snuck out SE. Survivalist shall not be talked of in such ways!

[@rozengarten4034]

Joel Stephens that bugged me too. Sometimes ol'oxy can add words or his perspective out of nowhere.

[@Parthornax]

This side story is much better then the whole plot of fallout 4... honestly if this would have been the plot of fallout 4 with you being the "father" i think fallout would have scored better reviews and would have better received.

[@amymeadows9834]

Yeah I still can't get the whole, "WHERE IS SHAUN" madness... Ugh shut up already sole survivor.

[@Ismael-gl9be]

But imagine if someone did a evil character play through

[@bioemiliano]

@@Ismael-gl9be You get the white legs instead of Sorrows

[@bioemiliano]

@@amymeadows9834 The big problem is that I'm here, doing a mission for an old man while I'm supposed to look for my lost child. The story they wrote is for a linear game, not a open game like fallout; Fallout needs stories that start with you knowing little of whats going on, and with no time pressure, so you can explore.

[@MstrWaffles]

Fallout 4 was terrible because of the subpar story writing. You find your son and you two say like 2 sentences to each other. A New Vegas monologue from one side quest character is longer and significantly deeper in meaning.

[@madhippy3]

The Survivalist's story is the reason I have never completed this DLC by abandoning Zion. Abandoning it isn't just allowing evil to win, it isn't just letting the valley be defiled, it is a desecration of Clark's gift to them and all he taught them. Zion belongs to the Sorrows, and we will defend his gift to them with "righteous anger"

[@umbranmierex2413]

19:16 Oh shit Oxhorn you missed that rare plant in the water on the cieling it is called Waking-Cloud legs

[@nickjames8136]

Oh shit I thought that was someones legs glitching haha.

[@emmasprague5465]

i started getting chills towards the end of the video. obsidian really is amazing at telling stories

[@pingaspearce9403]

Emma Sprague The Fallout world in general is full of amazing stories . Regardless of the company.

[@SilentSpringz]

Pingas Pearce Bethesda fanboy

[@pingaspearce9403]

Nick den dunnen *Fallout Fanboy

[@pingaspearce9403]

Nick den dunnen Plus who tf cares if Im a fanboy. Is it wrong to like Bethseda now or something?

[@peteempiales5812]

Pingas Pearce its not that. Its more of you not appreciating how superior obsidians writers were.

[@wolffpup245]

I'm not going to lie, the story of this man made me cry at the end. And the beginning. And all the way through, really.

[@Corbain222]

20:50 he was making moonshine, you can even see the bottle in the video. That's a contraption to make the booze

[@silvershion1171]

The man defenetly earned at least one vice

[@bioemiliano]

I was thinking about a crystallized drug, with that tray connected to those bottles, but moonshine is way easier, making drugs would be impossible with his little supply.

[@oxhorn]

I got confused at 33:58--I assumed the survivalist had killed all the dwellers, so when he said "ate them for strength", I assumed he was referring to himself. I thought that was surprising, considering his character, which is why I didn't comment on it. But yes you're right; it was likely the survivors who ate their own dead before leaving the canyon--my bad. Also mentioned in this video: The full story of Vault 22: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqTMmH6XYrV6eMU

[@Claymann71]

A PERFECT SPOT for a quick re correction to honor a man with a Honest Heart.

[@jayden7418]

It's ok

[@NoLifeGamer1080]

You also made a mistake at 7:48 it's 15 feet not 13.

[@PanzerMan332]

Was just about to say, that seems odd considering he despised the Vault Dwellers themselves for committing cannibalism.

[@grefsteel3989]

Doing a good job Ox, we're only human after all.

[@schrodingersbisbork9076]

He couldn't get within 13ft of the cave entrance with out dying? How many saves did you think he had to reload to figure that out?

[@reaperaf9511]

CLcaptain gaming lol

[@wheelejb4778]

A Geiger Counter. That's what? 12 saves at least?

[@sk8rjockid]

LOL

[@Mirokuofnite]

Joking aside he probably noticed the radiation picked up rapidly, and guessed the distance as 13ft from the exit as fatal.

[@hikenjeager8874]

Maybe he threw a Geiger counter outside with a rope attached

[@barqrootbeerfan2689]

Randall Clark reminds me of Sabatons two songs. "To hell and back" And "Soldier of three armies"

[@williampoole1742]

Sabaton is an international treasure

[@benlacey8829]

Cross the Mannheim!

[@aleksandarvil5718]

*AND WINGED HUSSARS ARRIVED !!!*

[@vitorcaron5939]

Deep history, almost cried. Paid close attention, but the end made me reflect about rest of life. Some man have good ideas, other's not. Wished to have seen before. R.I.P Randall Dean Clark Fed 5th, 2053 -- Jan 2124 "I wish them well. It's been a gift to me, at the end of it all, to behold innocence" *The Father*

[@Royal_ram_]

I'm not crying. you're crying. I'm not crying at all. nope, not crying. ...... I'm crying.

[@TheWaslijn]

same, man. same...

[@selalewow]

Just dusty in here *sniff*

[@TheWaslijn]

same... same

[@Nick-A1]

Just got something in my eyes.... (it's called the saddest shit in Fallout New Vegas)

[@BobMarley-vj3ol]

It's ok we all get sad once in a while

[@kylee122]

"He hid from the Mexicans"- Oxhorn, 2017

[@j_rivera2007]

t r u m p

[@hellahighjavi7276]

@@j_rivera2007 he lost 😂

[@Housemaster185]

He never found his own peace but instead he tried to bring peace to mankind.

[@brayantorres2325]

37:57 Oxhorn: at least they can't open doors "Spore carrier opens door" Oxhorn: COME ON THEY OPEN DOORS TOO!!!!

[@djst4rf1re9]

God damn, New Vegas is a dark game.

[@Elusive_Moonlight]

The older fallouts are also quite dark. At the beginning of fallout 2 you see an entire family get mowed down by enclave soldiers. The fall out series is dark but amazing.

[@tyrranstone5022]

Courier six Old world blues kicks in

[@LDazz]

fuck you

[@warrenjeakins6586]

Nou

[@LDazz]

Warren Jeakins no uu

[@rom65536]

At the beginning, I was leaning towards Daniel's viewpoint, of evacuating the sorrows from the valley. No sense in putting the innocent Sorrows through the horrors of war.... And then I read Randall Clark's note. And then I went and talked to Joshua Graham. And then I went and shot up the White Legs' camp. And - going with the biblical nature of the Honest Hearts DLC, in the old testament, Joshua (the "battle of Jericho" guy) leads the Isrealites on a genocidal campaign against the Amalekites. The OT Joshua destroyed the Amalekites because they practiced human sacrifice, raiding, and all manner of badness. ....Kinda like Joshua Graham's response to the White Legs.

[@Talwyn22]

The White Legs need wiping out. Leaving Zion to their depredations is a crime against nature. They will destroy this rare paradise. Plus leaving a strong and determined enemy intact means that they will continue to hunt the fleeing tribes. Leaving is the worst option.

[@plywoodman8626]

don't forget that there is dances with wolves mixed in with HH

[@clanof1144]

Step one: lay down Step two: try not to cry Step three: cry a lot

[@seza1695]

@Legionary yeah XD

[@concernedthanos6725]

You know dying at 71 after a nuclear apocalypse is pretty good.

[@1810jeff]

I like how Spanish slowly evolved into the tribal language that it is in honest hearts and how if you know Spanish you can still make out some words

[@elpascalmods7384]

Jeff Solis Same for the German in the Dead Horses' language.

[@Gerelos]

But the mexican survivors were all killed by the vault 22 expedition. The Sorrows around today seem to be descended from the party of children from "The School". The Survivor specifically says the kids speak english.

[@Ocelopillitl]

@@Gerelos I remember reading that it was a mix of Spanish, Japanese and German, because Zyon was full of tourists and so.

[@GothaBillsAndDeath]

Randall Clark is an all-American bad ass. I would've adored just playing a game based on his story throughout the years.

[@TheWaslijn]

hell yeah, that would be amazing

[@deadprank947]

A Better Tomorrow making an mod for it

[@deadprank947]

The Waslijn ;)

[@kingnamor7777]

Well you kinda are. If you play the DLC game, read his story and wear his armor and wields his rifle. You literally become next "Survivalist" incarnated. In order to finish what Randall started. By saving the Sorrow tribe and destroying the White-Legs once and for all.

[@nigelis2345]

The Survivalist Rifle is one of the best guns in New Vegas.

[@gdept88]

I watch this one episode almost yearly and my goodness, it's as sad as the first time every time. What amazing writing and what an amazing character.

[@arcadiandynasty8830]

"Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday you old dinosaur... What do you get a man when he has it all? A bottle of whiskey and a 12 Gauge buckshot through the roof of his mouth... " Randell D. Clarke one of the most important man in American history a loving husband of 2 and father of 1 may he forever be remembered

[@Tearonex]

Yup, Randall Clark and Joshua Graham are the best parts of the Honest Hearts DLC...

[@Tearonex]

There are times during the DLC in which I wish there was an option to take Waking Cloud to one of the terminals and show her the story of the Survivalist...

[@l0sts0ul89]

RIP will always wear the Desert Ranger armor in his honor....

[@galahad7494]

Oh god, that probably means the at least one of the kids died in the caves.

[@flamingcroatan3739]

You don't need to a unstoppable killing machine to be a legend ... You just need to leave a story .

[@justanothercommenterwithan9089]

still a fuckton on kills (68 if you believe an earlier comment) doesn't help

[@robertpatter5509]

An unstoppable killing machine sure does help though. At that point you are a legend.

[@AnarkisTx]

"Oh, a booby trap" *Causally shrugs off shotgun shell*

[@ModernWhoFan5B]

"Strike back with Righteous Fury". Hear that, Daniel? YA HEAR THAT?! This is one of the strongest reasons I always side with Joshua. It's what The Father in the Caves would have wanted.

[@sergioccs74]

Yeah, when I did my first playthrough of honest hearts, that convinced me about not giving away zion to a bunch of idiots.

[@BobMarley-vj3ol]

This is the saddest story in any Fallout game

[@ghostwarrior3878]

When I heard about the survivalist rifle, I at first assumed it would have been like a modified hunting rifle or varmint rifle, not an assault rifle. Not complaining though Still a good weapon though

[@TitoMcFadden]

I think he would have needed versatility and comfort with his rifle. He was taking on all sorts of baddies with different tactics with the same gun he was trained with. The fire rate and other stat modifiers imply that it's been modified a ton over the years. Plus I love the bent sights and STOP/ARRÊT scratchings. That gun feels like it has a story. And we know that story is an incredible one. Well worth dealing with bent iron sights. Just use the right side as the pin to zero in targets and you're good to go

[@j.a.6310]

Especially since he was using the vault 22 submachine guns a lot so I'd think his gun would be the opposite otherwise why use the submachine guns. Then again though I'd assume the survivalist rifle was his rifle from way back in the beginning when he had his rifle and his pack which would be his army gear. And obviously his army gear would be an assault rifle not a hunting rifle or varmint rifle.

[@ProperlyGaming]

@@j.a.6310 The survivalist rifle wasnt fully automatic. You squeeze the trigger for every shot, it is a semi. Very powerful and yeah you could take multiple people down quickly with great aim, but if you got a leg wound that hurts and a small group in close proximity to each other you wanna have something fully automatic with a high rate of fire

[@slickslightly2163]

Not an assault rifle but yeah I get what you mean

[@znspyder]

Its like carbine, but with 12mm ammo

[@madjacks1177]

I've been waiting since oxhorn started reviewing Fallout New Vegas for him to talk about this guy. I mean you HAVE to be a badass if there's a *full on religion about you* Right?

[@cubanwargaming4879]

This is a verry sad story and also one of the most importants on zion

[@madjacks1177]

cubanwargaming truth.

[@Priceluked]

The Crystal Gem Hey! Everyone in the future listen up! It's me, Shepard! If there aren't any weird shrines of me in the future, I'll be very disappointed.

[@cubanwargaming4879]

The Crystal Gem thanks

[@hiddendesire3076]

Why do you think we worship Jesus? He's a pacifist badass.

[@comradecorvus8748]

The John Wick of the Fallout universe

[@l0sts0ul89]

He's better

[@boss0800]

Don't compare him to that murderer.

[@victorvargas5152]

@@boss0800 he is not a murderer he is a hitman

[@cynicalgold9992]

@@victorvargas5152 you know what a hitman is, right?

[@SCP_Wandsman13_13]

@@boss0800 He killed evil people to help god people in his movies. However, Keanu might have a good future if the bombs do drop.

[@sambell8768]

My job often leaves me mentally fried by the end of the day. Lately I've been listening to your videos while I work and they have helped me to relax and better control my anxiety. Thank you, Oxhorn.

[@rvh1702]

You should get professional help for that anxiety instead of 'showing it off' here, if you know what I mean.

[@sambell8768]

@@rvh1702 off*

[@rvh1702]

@@sambell8768 better now, mister anxiety?

[@sambell8768]

@@rvh1702 now*

[@rvh1702]

@@sambell8768 well, wasn't that fun.

[@y2kplus9]

A fantastic story. Truly one of the best in all the Fallout games. And for me, it gives a heartbreaking backstory to the decision of whether to teach the Sorrows to stay and fight for their home, thereby losing their innocence and becoming more warlike; or, to maintain that innocence and remain pure to their origins, but lose their home to do so. Randall Clark, the Father in the Caves, fought to hard and suffered so much to keep Zion and to ensure the 24 kids could have a chance at happiness, and to help them become better than himself. If Zion was anyone's to give, it was his to give to whom he chose. And he chose those poor kids. On the one hand, he would encourage them to rain righteous fury on those who would hurt them, and says as much in his entries, but at the same time he wants them to be kind, be better. So what is the best choice? Leave Zion, maintaining their innocent and integrity, but giving up the home that was given to them... or stay and fight to keep their home, but unknowingly besmirching what their unknown Father wanted of them. This story contains such power to me, because it makes that decision so very difficult to make. Which choice is the right one? How do you make this decision after discovering Randall's full story? I must've spent hours the first time, listening to everyone's dialogue, re-reading Randall's entries while reflecting on everything that had occurred in Zion while also considering the Mojave and its conflict as well. It's not an easy answer...

[@NuclearHonkey]

This comment deserves more attention, I think. Only because I look through comments and wonder what everyone else thoughts were about this DLC and the story. And yours truly captures it. Took the words out of my mouth. On top of that, I agree with many others who have said that this is story telling. Creating a man who does not exist but making him feel like he did. Making characters relatable with real life tragedy, and hardship. Getting angry at a bunch of sickly people because they ate the rest of a family that was only defending themselves. Forgiving one of the dwellers after she had explained her story. Trusting her and redeeming himself in way that he couldnt have at the beginning. Only to later understand what his true purpose in life was, to build Zion and find those worthy enough to settle it and defend it. But to answer the question that you asked 1 year ago, I believe the real answer is defending. Whose to say they wont allow peaceful dealings with outsiders again? Randall did countless times. But he didnt intervene soon enough the first time there was trouble. And instead killed out of revenge. To be peaceful and kind is to also be able to defend yourself from attack. So I believe it is and always was to defend. That was the intention of Randall. But it would be up to them as a society to make sure none of their values or morals taught by the father fade away.

[@inkblotCrisis]

Thank you for this Oxhorn. I truly think that this is one of the bits of lore that just makes New Vegas all the more loved by its fans. Too bad the Desert Ranger Armor is medium (Light Touch, Sniper build in most of my playthroughs), luckily there's another piece of armor that we get at the end that I've always used after getting out of Zion until the end of the game (Usually play through Honest Hearts in my level 20's) Again, thank you for your take on Randall Clark.

[@Talwyn22]

Me too - I do HH's as soon as I get to lv 20 - it's the 1st DLC I go through

[@Blue__Oni]

inkblotCrisis Theres a mod thats basically the same armor in different colors and its Light Armor, thats what I used for my Sniper Build.

[@drock3601]

what aromr is that

[@authenticallyopal351]

huh, i always do hh at 8-10 have no problems.even on hardcore

[@hughlarious956]

inkblotCrisis Mid range to CQC Energy Weapons with the "DERG" (Desert Engagement & Recon Gear)

[@mattd5857]

Gonna be honest, I felt rather "meh" about Honest Hearts overall. I didn't find the story or characters therein to be very compelling and I found Zion to be a rather boring place to explore. But the survivalist's story, that was worth the price of admission in and of itself. Best storytelling I've encountered in any fallout game.

[@Gameboypxht]

Joshua gram and the survivalist made that dlc but i feel you it was kinda the weakest compared to the other dlcs

[@BockworschtSoldier]

A heart warming story of a man who get crushed by life so many times and still just want to protect and help innocent people.

[@iamasad2432]

Wow, Jimi Hendrix was the overseer of the vault 22 group? hell yeah

[@dbkgames2386]

The fallout series needs more stories like this one in particular because it shows almost and entire lifetime of a person who struggles from grievances over and over again and still continues until he finally gets it right in a amazing way of saving so many kids which shaped Zion into what it is now if the survivalist had taken his own life the the vault dwellers would have stayed in Zion the kids he saved wouldn't have made it meaning that the sorrows wouldn't exist this entire story felt like a perfect symphony of story telling and it's crazy to think that none of this would have happened if he took his life

[@clairelili873]

well, in all fallout 1,2 and NV had these stories, some not that grand but they had big stories of people. the sad thing is that we arent gonna see any of these coming from bethesda because they dont know how to write. just compare the campaign time in fallout 3 and NV. and the campaign in 4 is just... even worse.

[@benjimenmaverick8355]

Use periods much?

[@julesmcgrules3860]

The spores would have overtaken the canyon and then some if not for Randall.

[@ronnie9379]

This was the drive that kept him going, and he didn't know why. His time to make change in the wasteland was not yet over

[@Ipam6]

Fucking god, learn to write man.

[@jacobvalentine1676]

Randall Clark is fallout version of talos

[@crimsondynamo615]

Jacob Valentine where my crazy priest singing prayers and gospel of the mighty survivalist

[@marloyorkrodriguez9975]

We are but maggots writhing in the filth of our own corruption! Aye Love! LOVE! The proof of the Father’s love is through the 9mm!

[@jedaye47]

Talos was a terrible person tho

[@imbetter599]

@@jedaye47 how

[@justanothercommenterwithan9089]

@@imbetter599 look it up tiber septim/talos was a terrible person mate he commited many atrociety's its canonical the boi martin should of become a god he was a good guy

[@drift2196]

Randall Clark soldier survivor and beloved father. Gone but never forgotten T_T (salute)

[@kingnamor7777]

And now the Courier wears his armor and wields his rifle. Become the Legend incarnate and finish what Randall started. By destroying the White Legs once and for all. (Peace)

[@raptodino1998]

Years ago when I played Assassin's Creed Revelations I was blown away by the transition from Altair to Ezio as Altair slowly sat down in the chair to die comfortably and the camera pans around him to Ezio centuries later. Here we are in the fallout universe. After hearing his story and following his trail we come to the man himself. Resting just like Altair. Chills

[@splint8618]

As much as Daniel might not like it, that final note made me believe that he would have wanted the Sorrows to fight. He wouldn't have liked it either, but ultimately, the White Legs are trespassers, intruders into thier home, and hurting thier friends and family. The last time someone invaded the canyon, we saw the results. And we know if he were alive in the present, he would have done it again to the White Legs. Hell, I made a point of using his equipment to do the job. Couldn't quite be there himself, but hey. Next best thing. I also think that the traps were only part of the taboo on pre-war places and caves; it's likely that tribals succumbed to the spores in some of the places the plants could be found (and since it was a fungus, it could have easily been all over the cave walls and such, with us simply being lucky not to get infected,) and succumbed to infection - Those who entered the caves are killed outright, and those who have persisted in finding the Father elsewhere, or who have angered him, are cursed with the green monster sickness.

[@mikoto7693]

I agree Splint Na, Clarke or the Father in the Caves would have wanted the Sorrows to fight the White Legs and defend their home. Their 'gift' from their god. Its only Daniel's foolishness holding them back.

[@sergioccs74]

Life's like that, the sorrows still have a place to call home if you side with Joshua, If they can't defend it, they will never have a home and if we take Daniel's teachings to the extreme, they will never have a home, anywhere. Things needs to be balanced, I'm not trying to turn the sorrows into a conquering tribe or something, but a tribe that fights for their home, like any nation, group or individual do.

[@steelrarebit7387]

Besides, have you seen that refugee camp they are supposed to go to? I'm having them fight for their freedom and way of life.

[@baladonian]

I’m going to have to disagree. What he loved about the children when he found them was their innocence. He fought and prepared Zion so they would not lose that spark of kindness and good. He sacrificed his own innocence so others could keep theirs. That is his legacy, and by helping the Sorrows escape and lettings the White Legs destroy themselves, you preserve that innate goodness that is otherwise so lacking in the Wasteland. Joshua Graham’s path darkens their hearts.

[@julesmcgrules3860]

Syrasi he also tells them to defend themselves if tested. But mostly, be good to each other is his main message.

[@BrickTamlandOfficial]

there's people getting their head blown off in this game but a curse word is where oxhorn draws the line XD

[@petersmittens6222]

I thought the same thing lmal

[@LabMatt]

That's KZbin monetization system for ya. Graphic depictions of violence? Sure, go ahead. Saying "fuck" once? HERE COMES THE YELLOW ICON, NOT SUITABLE FOR MOST ADVERTISERS!

[@michellemears8227]

Oxhorn wants money

[@TheBauwssss]

What an amazing story! The skill of the writers is truly legendary, because the rollercoaster of emotions and feelings that I went through while listening to Oxhorn tell us about Randell the "Father of the Caves" is an exquisite experience I only very rarely get to enjoy. And, then, during the showdown, as we're finally told how and if Randall managed to find purpose and meaning during the last few years of his suffering, it turns out that we've been hearing about Randall for 6 episodes already! We discover that during his final days, Randall managed to use his kindness and generosity as a catalyst to spark the Sorrows tribe into existence. And thus at last, with his dying breath, achieving some semblance of peace; and additionally achieving a sort of immortality many of us can only dream of, namely as the Father of the Caves in the scripture and lore that will be told among Sorrows for generations to come. The way in which Randalls' story is woven through the tribals' lore, and the manner in which it turns out that during the very beginning of it all Randall himself was responsible for the genesis of the Sorrows tribe I find unbelievably beautiful. I lack the vocabulary to do this justice, but (thusfar) this DLC is a true masterpiece and I'll go out on a limb and say that thus far this is the best Fallout DLC to any of the games that I've ever had the pleasure of laying my eyes on (and this is the first FO:NV DLC I watch, all other FO DLC I've watched already I think). Truly, an amazing masterpiece this Survivalists questline. I can count the number of times this has happened before on one hand, but I was literally moved to tears by the end of this video. This DLC has a magnificent and truly special storyline, and it fills me with sorrow that we're already past the halfway mark for this DLC series. Game on, people! 🤘🎮🎰♣️♦️♠️♥️🎲

[@ProperlyGaming]

I remember when i first played this i rushed through the story and didnt really take time to look around and find the survivalists story. Add to it i was doing a more pacifist run where i avoided violence i evacuated zion. I was pissed seeing what happened in the end to zion. Then i replayedbit and stumbled upon clarks heartbreaking/touching story. Once i found the note ate red gate where he said he hopes they will crush any threat to them and their home i knew i had to bring down righteous fury on the white legs. I come back and listen to this story every now and then, damn near every time i get a single manly tear that strolls down my face when he describes sylvies death and then another when you hear about how he hoped what he did for the kids who escaped the principal would help them grow and prosper and how he was so happy to see one last look at innocent youth before his time was up. Whoever at obsidian during the making of new vegas wrote that side story was one hell of a writer. One of if not the best stories in all of fallout whether it be the originals or the bethesda ones

[@QuidNinja]

Im not crying, there's just dust in me eye....

[@cods1pe3r]

Onion chopping ninjas. They are everywhere a sad story is told.

[@Connor-db1mg]

Im not crying, there's a bullet in my eye

[@gavinseery2515]

Been looking forward to this for so long! Randall Clark's story is one of my absolute favourites. Would love to play a DLC of his story or a similar immediate post war survivor

[@xboxgamer474246]

When we get to "I don't want another birthday" I just lose it. The tears won't stop coming.

[@AlukardTheDeathknight]

Great writing Obsidian does 🍺😢 Fallout New Vegas is my favourite Fallout

[@cairocopper3238]

The Survivalist story is one of my favorites in Fallout. Combining world building with a very tragic and yet hopeful story. I also think it influenced how I decided to end the DLC. Oxhorn, I'm not sure what you decided to do at the end, but what I chose was definitely influenced by the Survivor.

[@zevaronxz7288]

What endibg

[@cairocopper3238]

Zevaron XZ The final choices in the DLC. I'm referring to those.

[@cairocopper3238]

Zevaron XZ Or do you mean to ask which ending I chose?

[@fluiypj]

Who is the most metal character from FNV? Ulysses? Graham? Lanius? Hanlon? Or the survivalist?

[@kylefitz.2639]

Hanlon < Lanius < Ulysses = Graham ? (either greater than or equal to, but most likely greater than) The Survivalist

[@meninothomass]

Why is Hanlon being compared to these other characters? He's just a guy getting troopers killed so none his men die in their place

[@TitoMcFadden]

Fantastic beats them all.

[@lo6757]

Graham

[@Bruh-jj9kk]

Matthew Rodriguez no. Ricky is the most badass, Ricky killed deathjaws dude.

[@lebrooonjaames1878]

One of the most honorable and driven men I've ever even thought of magnificient bastard may I see u in sovngarde

[@nunull6427]

Could secondary explosions have cleared the canyon? Maybe related to past game events. Edit; Jebus, I wonder how far vault 22's spread. If it's even canon we stop it.

[@Blue-Pheonix455]

Well... If you play Old World Blues DLC you can find the origin of vault 22's technology.

[@supermariolego878]

The survivalist's story alone is proof that obsidian is objectively better at writing than Bethesda lol

[@raimethefumeknight2062]

Raddder Exactly what an Obsidian fanboy would say

[@pingaspearce9403]

Raddder It's proof that the Fallout series are good games. Regardless of who produces. Maybe you should start enjoying The Fallout games for what they are. Instead of compulsively comparing them to one another like it's a competition.

[@TheManAndBear]

@Pingas Pearce what? lol name a time bethesda made a better narrative than obsidian

[@SilentSpringz]

Raddder see Bethesda fanboys are triggerd by you XD

[@raimethefumeknight2062]

Nick den dunnen This exactly what a jew would say.

[@biggydx]

37:53 Oxhorn: "Well, at least they can't open doors..." (Spore creature opens door) Spore Creature: "Oh hi Mark!" (Attacks)

[@miafillene4396]

For me, the saddest part was him meeting the couple on the road...the wife blinded in a nuclear flash. And he left a pistol behind.

[@shogunrommel]

The lost chance at a new family saddened me after that. Losing Sylvie and Michael (who would have been) broke my heart especially having had her companionship for a few years only to be stripped of it in a short time back to nothing.

[@obi-wank-enobi]

I thought the story of raul tejada was tragic and sad but the survivalist thats a whole new ball game i cant tell you how many times my eyes burned with the need to cry and the stab of anger i just wish i could have done something for him i love him and what he stood for he has everything i loved about most fallout companions boone's sorrow, rauls revenge, hancocks wrath, prestons compassion, and Curies hope. I dont know how to express it but i feel as though this is an example of what truly makes someone human the will to survive but yet a drive to do good to seek justice even in a world stained in blood and ash *REST IN PEACE RANDAL CLARK* May your good deeds find you a place in the hall of heros and a permanant place in the after life (Edit) i failed i cried