Fun Character Builds to RP

[Magnavox]

Recently been trying out a few different builds for a single character I was RPing but could never get into it since I was always conflicted with SPECIAL stats, perks and preferred armour. The character I've currently been trying to find the right play style and stats goes as followed, along with their original stats I used:

Name: Sofia Talanova
S.P.E.C.I.A.L: S 5 - P 4 - E 7 - C 2 - I 9 - A 7 (1 from trait) - L 8
Traits: Small Frame, Skilled
Tagged Skills: Guns, Speech, Survival
Perks: Never thought it out properly, but had Educated, Light Touch and Rapid Reload
Weapons: Sturdy Caravan Shotgun (was still in early game)
Factions: Yes Man (or Mr. House, haven't really decided yet - might make a similar character to try a House ending instead, but change Guns to Energy Weapons)

Not sure whether to use Elite Riot Gear or Blackjack Courier Duster. I also figured out the hard way that using shotguns while having Small Frame isn't such a good idea, especially on Hardcore. Thinking about changing it to rifles and handguns affected by the Cowboy perk, or perhaps the Grunt perk.

Then there was this character build that I recently thought of: the 'Theodore Roosevelt' Build. The name explains it enough. Essentially it's good ol' Teddy reincarnated, or someone believing that they are just too alike anyway, in the wasteland of America. Haven't thought out the S.P.E.C.I.A.L stats yet, but Charisma would certainly be good for role play purposes, and maybe even Endurance. Would probably side with the NCR. Also gotta have that fabulous moustache.

Also planning a character for a Legion playthrough too.

So, does anybody have any fun builds, or perhaps some advice or otherwise?

[life is a simulation]

If u are using mods then id suggest to try the roleplayers alternative mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/45739/? The mod have both faction builds as well as non faction builds like a snale oil person or a sherif and so on, the mod also add other feutures like how much karma,money and lucku want at the start as well as allowing u to spawn at a random location rarher then at doc michells place (but u can set it there if u want to)

[Magnavox]

Just took a look at it and might have to suss it out at some point in the near future.

[Caesar]

These days I only play Melee/Unarmed. In NV I just run with a Chainsaw. It's hilarious winning Hoover Dam, wiping out Quarry Junction, going through the expansion packs, etc. on Very Hard/Hardcore with just a chainsaw, and maybe Blade of the West for knockback.

[carbonated lager]

i liked the idea of a gun+repair based scavenging character that builds/recycles his own ammo but sadly ammo parts are harder to find than ammo and those features are very limited. crafting in general is a bit limited in game for various reasons. survivalist and medicine builids are still fun tho.

[Fumo Bnnuy n Frends]

Try a 1 intelligence build
Fun times

[Fumo Bnnuy n Frends]

Originally posted by ☬⚚ ⚘-Caesar_⚔ ⚜☫:

These days I only play Melee/Unarmed. In NV I just run with a Chainsaw. It's hilarious winning Hoover Dam, wiping out Quarry Junction, going through the expansion packs, etc. on Very Hard/Hardcore with just a chainsaw, and maybe Blade of the West for knockback.

Wasnt there a YT who did that but with boxing tape and won?

[brawler]

Western Ninja. Sneak, Guns, Melee, katana and revolvers.

[Magnavox]

I've thought of a few new ideas. The Mad Scientist, who specialises in energy weapons, science, repair and is generally considered a complete madman who also has a mentat addiction plus has a very outgoing personality, although despite being a scientist he isn't the brightest.

The next is the Former Desert Ranger, specialises in guns, survival and lockpick (could change the third for something else, but I chose lockpick since there are a bunch of safes around the wastes), this build has deep social anxiety but also has a heart of gold underneath a cold exterior.

The last is the Marxist Sympathiser, this one specialises in speech, sneak and melee, this build acts like an assassin in battle but also acts as a complete charmer in public who secretly works for a new - and true - communist utopia.

[Grendalcat]

Some of my favorite characters:

Old drunken gunslinger, basically Bill Munny from the movie Unforgiven. Uses shotguns and later auto weapons because his hands shake too much for accuracy.

Retired disillusioned NCR soldier. Hates authority and goes the Yes Man route.

Crazy girl who thinks Caesar is her Daddy. Becomes a Speculatore.

Original Ghoul, teenager when the Great War started. A sad Pacifist who has lost all her friends, she finds a home with the Followers.

[SaltUponWounds]

Kill Everything Build
No Kill Build
Literally any movie character your little heart desires.

[Johnny Casey]

Charisma 2, Female. How typcial.

[General_Weegee]

You could put a little bit of strength since Theodore Roosevelt was a boxer for some moments in his life