This will probably be the last FNV Screenshot for a few days. I finished Honest Hearts, I want to take some time to let it process. I took this right before completing the DLC, while making a sort of Pilgrimage and following the terminals of the survivalist.
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I ended up choosing to side with Joshua, though when he went to execute Salt-Upon-Wounds I convinced him to spare him. Ultimately I am happy with the ending I got.
Upon getting back to the Mojave, I decided to take the scenic route back and walk there.
I think it’s just a specific setpiece moment. You can see the texture of the rocks closer to the player on the right and they are pretty typical for FNV