One great RWBY Fallout New Vegas fanfic is 'Desert Rose' which combines the unique settings of both universes really well. It has interesting character interactions and a captivating plot that keeps you hooked from the start.
One key feature is how well the two different universes are blended. For example, how the RWBY characters' abilities fit into the Fallout New Vegas setting. If it's a good fanfic, it will make this integration seamless and logical.
Well, Fallout 3's story is great for those who like a more personal and somewhat linear adventure. The main character has a clear goal from the start - find dad. The worldbuilding in Fallout 3 is also quite good, but it mainly serves to support this central story. In Fallout New Vegas, the story is a complex web. You start as a Courier who gets caught in the middle of a huge power struggle. There are so many different paths you can take depending on which faction you side with. Each faction has its own ideology and goals, and your choices really shape the outcome of the story. It offers a much more immersive and replayable story experience than Fallout 3.
One common theme is the clash of different worlds. RWBY has its own unique setting with magic and Huntsmen, while Fallout New Vegas has a post - apocalyptic wasteland. Writers often explore how characters from RWBY would adapt to the harsh environment of Fallout New Vegas. Another theme is the power struggle. In both universes, there are different factions vying for power, and fanfictions may focus on how these factions interact when combined.
Another theme is the clash of cultures. The Fallout: New Vegas world has a post - apocalyptic, survival - based culture, while RWBY has a more heroic, fantasy - based culture. In these fanfictions, we often see how the courier's values and ways of doing things contrast with those of the RWBY characters. For example, the courier might be more used to a 'every man for himself' mentality in the wastelands, while the RWBY characters are more about teamwork and heroism. This can lead to some interesting conflicts and growth for the characters.
There are also fanfictions that explore the technology aspect. Since Fallout has a lot of advanced (in a post - apocalyptic way) technology and RWBY has its own Dust - based technology. The Courier could introduce some new concepts to the RWBY world, or be fascinated by the way Dust works. This can be a really cool concept to explore in fanfiction.
Survival in a strange new world is also a common theme. RWBY characters might find themselves in the harsh wasteland of Fallout New Vegas, having to scavenge for resources and deal with the various threats. This can be used to show their growth and development as characters. Similarly, Fallout New Vegas characters could be thrown into the RWBY world and have to learn about the Grimm and the different power structures there. It creates a lot of opportunities for exciting adventures and character - building in the fanfiction.
The story of Fallout 3 is set in a more desolate and depressing Capital Wasteland. It's mainly about survival and the search for the protagonist's father. Meanwhile, Fallout New Vegas has a story that is more about politics and influence. The Courier has to deal with different groups like the NCR, Caesar's Legion, and Mr. House, and their different ideas of how to run the Mojave Wasteland. This makes the story of Fallout New Vegas more complex and less centered on a single personal quest like in Fallout 3.
One plot idea could be a team of RWBY characters getting teleported into the Fallout New Vegas wasteland. They'd have to adapt to the harsh environment, deal with radiation, and face off against the various factions in the game. Another could be a character from Fallout New Vegas traveling to the RWBY world and learning about the concept of Dust and Huntsmen.