Can't optimize Gecko Powerplant

[OH]

I have the Gecko holodisk but when i go to the main computer on floor 3 of vault 8 there's no option to insert the disk. Is there a fix? or do I have to skip/start over?

[BreakinBenny]

Perhaps you should check with McClure, then?

[OH]

Originally posted by BreakinBenny:

Perhaps you should check with McClure, then?

yeah except i did. sorry for not mentioning that. also i'm pretty sure you can do it without talking to him

[OH]

please help. I have the unofficial patch

[BreakinBenny]

Looks like you have to use the disk on the Vault 8 central computer, from the bag option.

[OH]

Originally posted by BreakinBenny:

Looks like you have to use the disk on the Vault 8 central computer, from the bag option.

Nope.
1. I tried that.
2. There's supposed to be a dialouge option when you select the computer.

[BreakinBenny]

Then I don't know what happens next, hopefully Per Jorner can help out. If not, I'll remain frowning.

http://user.tninet.se/~jyg699a/fallout2.html#gecko

[OH]

Originally posted by BreakinBenny:

Then I don't know what happens next, hopefully Per Jorner can help out. If not, I'll remain frowning.

http://user.tninet.se/~jyg699a/fallout2.html#gecko

I just used a save editor and changed the quests to completed

[husk]

I am aware I am a bit late in providing a possible solution to this issue. I found this thread mere hours ago when I ran into the exact same issue. I played about trying to get past this for about an hour and found that;

if you talk to Festus and retrieve the holodisk (obviously after fixing the plant), then avoid McClure and just enter the vault. You can do this by entering combat mode directly before the tile where the guards initiate dialog and simply walking through via combat mode. Then head to the third floor and Vault 8's (Vault City's) central computer should allow for the option - at least it did for me. I think this works because Festus mentions 'sneaking through to the computer' which I suppose you would be doing effectively. To add: the NPCs in the vault should act as if you are a citizen so there is no issue with any turning hostile.

I hope this can help with anyone facing the issue in the future.

[psychotron666]

Originally posted by Husky The Scout:

I am aware I am a bit late in providing a possible solution to this issue. I found this thread mere hours ago when I ran into the exact same issue. I played about trying to get past this for about an hour and found that;

if you talk to Festus and retrieve the holodisk (obviously after fixing the plant), then avoid McClure and just enter the vault. You can do this by entering combat mode directly before the tile where the guards initiate dialog and simply walking through via combat mode. Then head to the third floor and Vault 8's (Vault City's) central computer should allow for the option - at least it did for me. I think this works because Festus mentions 'sneaking through to the computer' which I suppose you would be doing effectively. To add: the NPCs in the vault should act as if you are a citizen so there is no issue with any turning hostile.

I hope this can help with anyone facing the issue in the future.

If you have killaps patch or restoration mod, this is fixed so you can't use combat mode to get past the door

[BubblegumBunny]

I cant believe no one gave you the right answer lolol you have to use the bag option on the little red wheel in the reactor, you can use the robot but its a huge pain in the ass, or you can run into an active reactor and wear LOTS of spf 1000 lol you should survive but you might burn a hole into the ground lol

[TonZa]

Originally posted by misosoupbaby:

I cant believe no one gave you the right answer lolol you have to use the bag option on the little red wheel in the reactor, you can use the robot but its a huge pain in the ass, or you can run into an active reactor and wear LOTS of spf 1000 lol you should survive but you might burn a hole into the ground lol

That's how you repair the plant with Hy-Mag or blow it up, not optimizing it.

[psychotron666]

Originally posted by misosoupbaby:

I cant believe no one gave you the right answer lolol you have to use the bag option on the little red wheel in the reactor, you can use the robot but its a huge pain in the ass, or you can run into an active reactor and wear LOTS of spf 1000 lol you should survive but you might burn a hole into the ground lol

The robot is pretty easy. Just examine the machines and look at the names (all names of planets in our solar system) and then punch them in that order in the machine .

But yes the post was about optimising the plant which you simply activate the computer and you got an option to use the holodisk.

[TonZa]

The robot is pretty easy. Just examine the machines and look at the names (all names of planets in our solar system) and then punch them in that order in the machine .

I actually have that memorized in a phrase, "amdecasettest" coming from, Amplify, Deharmonize, Calibrate, Set, Test, instead planets names and last commands will only appear when you have set first 5, I figured the robot routine back in the day this game was still new the hard way by constantly testing what was right route and now it's always there when it come to Gecko power plant.

[Old sports]

There are two discs for different use.
one is the anylise, this must be given to some one in Vault city concile building, by doing this, that guy will give you citizen ship.
And the other one is ameliorate program, you will download it from the 3rd floor of Vault 8, and give it to the Power plant engineer, or if you can't convice him to upload the program to the computer, you need to use that by yourself, just use the disc on the computer and everything will be settled.

[playedspades]

I had this same problem. I had correctly installed the hydroelectric magnetosphere regulator, informed Councilman McClure that the plant was fixed and presented him with the Gecko Holodisk economic data about surplus energy from the Gecko plan with an agreement to approach the Vault City council about normalizing trade relation with Gecko once the plant was optimized. But when I went to the Vault City central computer, the option to download the optimization data was not available.

Searching around the internet didn't yield an answer, mostly because there seems to be some confusion on the issue. The economic data comes from Gordon, in the Gecko Junkyard, not Festus in the east most corner of the plant.

However, once you've completed the initial repair of the plant by installing they Hydroelectric Magnetosphere Regulator, then you will want to go talk to Festus, as he will inform you that the plant needs to be Optimized and the procedure for doing it is held at Vault City Central Computer.

It seems to be a bug that you can inform McClure that the plant needs to be optimized without having actually spoken with Festus.

So, completing the quest to it's fullest goes as:
Obtain a Vault City Day Pass
In Vault City security center, talk to Sergeant Stark about Gecko poisoning their ground water. Get the quest scout the 8 squares around Gecko.
Complete the scouting run and then enter Gecko.
In Gecko Downtown, talk to Herald about the Hydroelectric Magnetosphere Regulator.
Run up to the Gecko Scrap Yard and talk to Gordon about the excess power output of the Gecko power plant and he will give you the Gecko Holodisk with data about the strain on the Vault City power plant.
Run back to Vault City and turn in the scouting quest. Run up see Councilman McClure and talk to him about repairing the Gecko plant. Then head over to the Amenities Office to get the Hydroelectric Magnetosphere Regulator.
Return to Gecko and install the part. The plant is now repaired. Make your way to the far east corner of the plant and talk to Festus. He will inform you that the plant is running but needs to be optimized and give you the Reactor Holodisk.
Return to Councilman McClure and inform him about the successful repair. He will make you a Citizen. Then, confront him about the trade deal between Vault City and Gecko.
At this point, you can make your way to the Central Computer in the Vault and download the optimization data.