In the post-apocalyptic role-playing game Fallout 3, karma serves as a measure of the player character’s moral alignment. It quantifies the player’s actions through a numerical value ranging from -1000 (maximum evil) to 1000 (maximum good). Players can check their karma at any point during gameplay by accessing the character menu. The karma value is displayed as a number next to the character’s reputation.
Karma plays a significant role in Fallout 3, influencing interactions with non-player characters (NPCs), quest outcomes, and even the game’s ending. NPCs will react differently to the player character based on their karma. For example, good-aligned NPCs may provide assistance or discounts, while evil-aligned NPCs may be hostile or demand payment. Additionally, certain quests can only be completed by characters with a specific karma alignment.
