10:27 hi tim!! i was actually a background actor for the filly scenes. i can confirm there were many background actors who were fans of the series. i’ve been a fan of the series for a long time so i went out of my way to try and connect with other fans on set. i trend i noticed even more frequently was that were many 40+ year old background actors who would talk about how their kid loves the series so they went out of their way to take the gig. multiple background actors with grandchildren told me about their adult sons giving them detailed run downs on the whole series and it’s lore and vibe so they would be better prepared and how they diligently listened. the set was amazing on that project, i met so many wonderful people
I cannot express in words how much I love these types of stories. It's so fascinating to see older people come to understand gaming truly is a rich art form with vast narrative possibilities.
I watched 1 episode and went back to playing Fallout new vegas and the first game as I lost interest. Show looked visually pleasing but incredible stupid dialog etc
Hey Tim, just letting you know that ppl do enjoy your development stories! I know they don't get much views or attention versus your other stuff, but even when it's a smaller audiance please know that those things are appriciated.
I have to echo this sentiment. I'm a solo developer with two very small in scope games on Steam, so hearing Tim's stories and insight is actually very helpful in letting me grow as a developer.
I love how Tim loves the entire Fallout franchise, the stuff he made directly and the stuff he didn't. Guy was going to wear Nuka Cola Quantum cufflinks. That shows what a class act he is.
as far as creation goes, inspiration can come from anywhere and with so many people on a project then the possibilities increase much higher. so although we may never know, you may be correct.
I have met Todd a few times and can confirm he is so nice. I got to tell him how important fallout is to me and how it helped me get through cancer and he was so sweet. I wish everyone could see that side of him, a super nice guy.
He's the face of bethesda so he's the one everyone blames for anything they don't like in anything bethesda has ever done even if he really had no say in it
Yeah, we need to get you to have an in show cameo. Even if just a background character or on a poster. Love the giddy enthusiasm you have for this show.
> ...because apparently my game development stories are not interesting to you people Tim, we never said that XD Thanks for your thoughts on the TV show nevertheless :D
I love the fact that Tim is so proud over the idea that a one-off character's posture might've been inspired by a Fallout 1 animation As if the entire show isn't already based off his creation
Please don't stop uploading!!! Your YT content is SO important. Refreshing perspectives and educational/insightful, which is what I use RU-vid for and miss from the 00s of YT!
On the topic of Fallout 1, I’ve heard you say numerous times that there is so much of you in that game. Can you elaborate further? We’ve heard a ton about the development, the crew, the headaches. Can you dig into the more emotional aspects of “ There’s so much of me in that game”.
@@pracitus I have watched all his videos, he doesn’t get to deep into how he has in put his feelings, emotions, and self into the game. He usually talks about his personal interests at the time. When some one says “there’s so much of me” I’m inclined to take it as, there are characters, story’s, struggles that I have put in the game reflecting my own stories and struggles. That’s what I’m looking for, Tim’s human element worked into the game.
The internet has jaded me so much that I expected this to be a guy complaining about what others have done with his creation. Turns out Tim is a delight.
Honestly pleasantly surprised to see him actually enjoy and love what they've done. Of course, you still have the fans who are convinced he's lying and that they know him better than he knows his own opinions lol
Dude, you are so humble and adorable, and it’s so incredible that you’re getting all of the attention and love that you deserve for creating one of the greatest gaming franchises ever. I also didn’t know about your coming out until recently, and as an elder gay guy myself, who moved to California in my early 20s and binged through Fallout as a method of dealing with the isolation and depression of moving to a new state without any friends or family - I can honestly say that you helped save my life. I also vividly remember how amazing it was to play a game in the early 2000s that had, to me, obvious queer themes and moments was indescribable. It helped me feel seen, and I can’t thank you enough for that. Be well, man. Wish all the best for you.
Hey Tim, I just realized you're the one to thank. Your game series changed my life forever and it got me through the WORST years of my life. Thank you for everything, man. You're the best!!
You mean the part where he pulls a cartridge from his bandolier, goes to put into the rifle, and then realizes part way through that the prop is way too big for the loading gate? They should have done a second take.
Hearing you tell this story really brings to light how important of an impact you made to not just Bethesda, but to the world as a whole. Was a very honorable thing for Todd to invite the original founding fathers of the franchise to this event and others. We as fans of your work are so happy to hear that they are keeping the spirit alive!
Tim, you don't know me and I never had the chance to work with you. I did get to pitch Fallout to Bethesda before Interplay ended (of course, they already knew what they were going to do and only listened to this know-nothing "producer" to show face - and I appreciated that). I did work with the Black Isle guys and kept contact for a bit... Anyway, I loved the show and have an incredible amount of respect and admiration for what you all did. The fact that many, who never have (and never will) played the games, get to appreciate the world is fantastic. Thank you for creating an IP that was/is truly unique, entertaining, and that provided a lot of work for some of us to remember fondly. I am happy to see that the show is a success and hope that it will mean good things for you, Chris, Brian, and so many of the other talented people associated with Fallout.
yeah, in here, people who ever heard of fallout, yet alone playing it, is very very little. and what i saw? it was an ad for fallout show on everywhere. imagine bethesda manages to make a new fanbase from a new country
I've heard of grandma's who got to see the show because of their (grand)kids and loving it. And all those 'oldies' mention the excessive gore but still love it all the same 😂
Hey Timothy. I just played Fallout for the first time and decided to start with your first game! What an amazing and fun experience. Seriously fantastic and holds up perfectly. Can't say enough about it. Much love and thank you to you and your team.
Walton Goggins did an AMAZING job as Cooper Howard. A lot of cool stuff in the series, but for me, he stands out. The way he walks, talks, and throws in dark humor and *cough* bullets at people's faces is both hilarious and at times slightly scary. Howard is the type of guy you don't really want to have around you, but at the same time, you know he is the type of guy that you would want to have around you when the shit hits the fan. His backstory is also interesting and his synergy with Lucy MacLean played by Ella Purnell was brilliant. I didn't like Lucy MacLean when she was inside the vault, but just as you as a Fallout character slowly realize what life is all about in the wasteland, she also evolves into someone with a bit more grit and rust.
Out of all the characters I would happily travel with Cooper Howard. Plus he'd probably get annoyed at all the holo-videos I gather about westerns, and talk westerns, or correct my knowledge.
I love Goggins' work and he was the reason I decided to give the show a chance. Truth be told, I'm a Fallout Purist and a Bethesda Hater, but the show is pretty cool so far
Tim being focused on the props and background is so relatable. I had to replay some scenes to listen to the dialogue because I was too busy spotting out Easter eggs and other details😅 This show is truely amazing and the greatest homage to the fans
You are very respectfully modest Tim. Every attendant at the premiere should have given you a royal greeting for the work you've done by starting this entire saga.
If possible, maybe do a conversation on your channel with Brian Fargo? You could talk about the past, views on games, and how there's nothing in regards to a beef. Honestly, it would be cool just to see you two discuss aspects of RPGs and why you both felt compelled to make ones based on a nuclear wasteland.
Tim can you please do a recap addressing your thoughts after you watch the whole series? You are literally the only person who's opinion I am interested in hearing in regards to the evolution of the story, especially because of the location it is taking place in. Thank you for doing this one
“You guys can be really destructive, which is odd that you do it to people who are trying to make things.” Wise words. If there is one downside to being invested in gaming, it’s that a lot of gamers have a very negative and aggressive approach to content and creators. It can lead to pointless conflict.
That's modern fandom in general really. For one, we have this entitled sense of ownership over things we like, and two, we have an access to famous people now that we never had before. So that sense of entitlement starts to become toxic in that we start throwing our opinions around like they should have weight (and throw tantrums when we realize they don't) and we also start to talk to complete strangers like we know them personally and have a right to weigh in on their personal business. People really need to step back and get some perspective.
Have you seen the fan made series, from years ago, Nuka Break? It has millions of views and the creators just picked it up again(after the first company pulled a fast one and ended things).
It has to be amazing to see your original creativity come to life on the big screen. Who would have thought those many years ago when you were gathering friends to make a game, that it would lead to this? You just never know how far and wide your art will travel once you release it into the world. You released Fallout from the vault of your mind and here we are! Thank you for being you and sharing your talents!
I was just about to comment that Todd in that photo looks like one of them cardboard cutouts of a person that was printed a bit too small lol. I guess if you've only ever seen a person on camera, it's difficult to know their actual height. So when you get a bit more of a frame of reference, the size difference can be quite jarring.
Thanks for that, Tim. Delighted you and Brian Fargo are still on speaking terms. The "Why I left Fallout 2" video (think it was that one) gave me the impression you had both fallen out (no pun intended) quite badly
This is my first comment in any of your videos. I've been working in this industry for over 15 years. Your development stories are VERY interesting! You documenting your methodologies and thinking process is priceless, please continue telling stories!
This is such amazing insight into the event and everyone you interacted with. Thank you for sharing Tim! Also I love all of your videos, you have a lot enthusiasm while speaking about different things.
That's nice to hear that your still included in the Fallout franchise to some extent, it's nice that Todd reached out. I've yet to see the show. It would be pretty cool if you had a cameo at some point.
Fallout overall has meant so much to my life and all of this joy and passion surrounding it rn truly brings tears to my eyes. The show absolutely does the universe justice, and i am thrilled to see where it goes carrying forward. I mean it when i say thank you Tim for your part in delivering this gift, and your continued enthusiasm in sharing it!!!
I couldn't help but smile listening to this. So wholesome to hear your positive impressions and all the little stories from the premiere. Especially glad to hear the writer is a fan of every fallout. Also really appreciate your soft pushback towards some of the more combative fans - I know its out of passion but the toxicity often bums me out. ALSO HOLY CRAP YOUR DEV STORIES MAKE MY DEV LUNCHES BETTER EVERYDAY - please know that we love them so much.
Your development stories were the thing that brought me to the channel. Love love love them and really lovely to hear your thoughts after watching the show. Was thinking of you the whole time I was watching it.
i Tim, well, just being here already says how much I love Fallout. Thank you for creating it, it must be amazing to see something you helped create back then turning into a TV show for thousands of people. Even being just a consumer myself, I found it incredible. I also found myself looking at the background and products several times instead of reading the subtitles, kkkk. The series is amazing, above average.
It must be so surreal to see Fallout turned into a tv show. Even as somebody who grew up playing Fallout 1 & 2, I have to keep pausing and going “I can’t believe this is real”
@Thagomizer Thank God I am not the only who has noticed this. The amount of normie disinformation on this topic is insane, a la Charlie @MoistCritikal.
Tim I LOVE your development stories. I watch every single one of your videos. As an aspiring developer you are the only channel that i have found really great advice and insight and it has been so so invaluable for me.
I'm so glad you got to be a part of this show. There were a ton of moments where I was just amazed that this thing you brought into the world had spawned such an amazing world of its own. I kept looking for your name in the credits, but didn't find it so I'm glad that they did recognize you in some way. Even better that you enjoyed it -- I just finished it and it makes me want to play Fallout again.
So happy for you guys, Mr. Tim. Genuinely a wonderful full circle thing for video games, and seeing you guys like it makes it even more enjoyable a watch. Truly, congrats.
The amount of insight that comes from these videos and Tim’s stories is unmatched. We get a deep look behind the scenes of how legendary games come together. I always come away from these stories and Tim’s personal experiences inspired and entertained. Tim, you inspire creativity by sharing your stories, sometimes even providing unknown encouragement to keep us building and creating stories of our own. Thank you for sharing your life with honesty, compassion, kindness, and integrity. You are legendary 🧙♂️
I know this is a complete side note, but it just occurred to me to ask: Does anyone know if Leonard Boyarsky (as the architect of Fallout's aesthetic consistency) gets these kind of invites?
Hey Tim, I have been having a blast listening and watching all of your videos, especially the development insight. It really makes me appreciate your work and the work of so many other game devs so much more. Love what you do, keep it up!
So glad to hear you enjoyed the first two episodes and got to go to the premiere! Also glad you were able to connect with Brian Fargo and just chat about the old days. It’s not worth holding onto grudges forever. Great video, Tim!
The early development of Fallout is one of my favorite topics. Very, very happy and grateful to hear your stories. You know those Director/Producer commentary DVDs on great films? That's my jam. As a dedicated gamer I wish we had that. Your channel is providing that story. A very precious part of our collective history. Thank you.
Oh brother, I freaking love your dev stories. What a treat to have (not trying to inflate your ego) an icon of game development so available to share wisdom. I used to read your name in wikis and always wondered what kind of a man Tim is, glad to get a glimpse into that.
Hi Tim, I just wanted to swing by and say that I've seen your name mentioned in articles on my Google news feed and I'm glad you're getting notoriety. Your values, worldview and generally how you go about treating others is a large part of why I enjoy listening to your stories and experiences. Cheers!
Tim, thanks for the video. Felt like I was there and always enjoy how much of a natural storyteller you are. And completely agree with your message of empathizing with the people behind the art we love rather than just consuming it and tearing people down.
I can relate to you wanting to watch this again and it happened to me also, just admiring the props and set without concentrating to plot at all. I was just in awe because I'm such a fanboy of the game series since the first installment. Also the "loser villager" thing makes perfect sense now that you pointed it out. Great video! 👍
Hi! I’m a longtime Fallout fan, and I just want to thank you for helping create one of the most wonderful, exciting, moving game universes to ever grace the earth. Fallout has been with me through my highs and lows, have kept me motivated, inspired, kept me moving! Thank you for everything. And I love your developer stories! So many of us do :,) It’s so helpful for me, as an aspiring game developer and designer! Much love!
What a lovely and nice person you are, Tim, such a pleasure to listen. The show is truly amazing, having a great time watching it. And, of course, thank you, for everything.
Not TV series-related, but I wanted to say this because you mentioned it: I recently started making video games reviews, and your entire channel for me is like a deep dive into understanding a lot of what happens behind the scenes. I feel I'm getting a higher "professionality" just listening to you. I always want to learn and improve, so keep up the good work, Tim. You are actually teaching to a broader audience right now. I'm also old enough to remember the first Fallout, actually one of my first games ever was "The Lord of the Rings Vol. I" from Interplay. The memories.
You touched on it a few times on how dehumanizing gaming fans can be. I think it’s a really serious issue that doesn’t get addressed enough. Glad you had fun 🙏🏻
It's not specific to gaming fans; it's fans of anything. Take Star Wars for example with how fans treated the Jar Jar actor or child Anakin. Or how Star Trek fans treated the Wesley Crusher actor. Or sports fans. Every fandom has its share of assholes. It's an inevitability. By all means though, assholes should be called out and shamed for being assholes, but there needs to be an understanding that the assholes are a vocal minority and not representative of a fandom at large, and as a fandom grows larger and larger, a splinter fandom of bitter assholes are going to appear and grow alongside it without fail.
Tim, I don't know what the phenomenon's name is, but when you get for example dogs interacting across a fence, or at the end of leashes, it's vitriolic, almost violent. When you remove the barrier, dogs will start interacting socially. It's the same for people.
I believe it's actually called 'barrier frustration.' My dog has the same sorta thing, he'll bark at anything outside the glass door, but when he's on a walk he's nothing but friendly--at least with humans.
These development insights are so golden, I can't believe that we have an indirect line to someone as legendary as yourself Tim, These are and will always be appreciated.
On the "development stores are boring" mention at the start: I JUST found your channel today, and I'm really excited to go through your backlog of videos. I love hearing people gush about their experiences and their hobbies, their work and craft. Mix that with one of my favorite games and I just can't wait. If you see a slow and steady uptick in all your videos 1 by 1, that's me :)
This is great - was thinking of you while watching and wondering what you thought. My favorite line: "Nobody noticed... but I knew it was there." Much love.
