What parts did you get to play, how is it similar to FO3, and what is different?? If you got the time give me your overall impressions. I love FO3.
Well, I'm gonna give you the jist first and foremost. Basically, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".
That being said, the game play mechanics are very similar to FO3. Honestly, there aren't any mind blowing innovations, but the tweaks are welcomed such as the physics of the characters. Graphics are the same, slightly improved I suppose. I noticed in FO3 that some characters' eyes had some strange glow or glare to it. Didn't see any of that in the demo I played for New Vegas.
As far as what I played, I didn't get to play the demo from start. Basically, some guy left, and I was next in turn. Regular Caucasian character wearing a gang leather jacket, denim jeans, and my mission was to take out this gang known as the Kings for some caps. From what I understand, one of my previous quests had me trying to enter New Vegas. To do that, I had to have a passport or pay 2000 caps. Since I didn't have passport, I was pretty much going around beating people up, doing errands to get my money. The weapons I had were powerful and plentyful in ammo. I'm guessing this is just a demo benefit. VATS is back, and plays the same role as it did in FO3. I was playing this game on the PC, and there were no laggy moments or slowdowns.
I played the game for roughly 20-30 minutes. I took out the Kings gang and got paid. Never had enough to get into the Vegas strip, but I saw someone later make it inside. The game still retains its open endness and freedom of choice. It seems slightly more improved in terms of options you are given, but it still works the same way. You might need a high science skill, medical skill, etc to get what you want. Overall, I see it as FO3 all over again, but a new location and some tweaks.
I'm a huge FO fan too, so even though this game so far looks like a carbon copy, I'm looking forward to it.
Edit: As far as this MK stuff goes, I wouldn't mind for a temporary ban. Possibly a season just to see what comes out of it. Maybe we learn that some other characters can play super gay as well. Who knows. I'm fine with MK being tourny legal as long as the rules don't heavily favor him. This means a plethora of stage lists for him to dominate us on and no ledge grab limit. If anything, I don't mind adding these new stages, but take some other ones out. If you're gonna add mansion, take out RC. Something like that.