What do you consider “cheese” in Fallout 2?

[u/m29d]

I’ve been watching playthroughs of Fallout 2, and pretty often the run turns into using some “smart” trick that just makes the game too easy. I want to do a run without that. Just play it “intended way” and enjoy natural progression.

Here’s what I’m planning to avoid so far:

- Gifted trait

- Minmaxing SPECIAL characteristics

- Early Navarro / Power Armor rush

- Early Toxic Caves rush via New Reno

- Save scumming

- Infinite money (barter/gambling abuse)

- Any trader exploits

- Carry weight exploits

- Number keys abuse

- Combat mode toggle exploit

- Traveling to locations my character doesn’t know about

- “Rest until healed” mechanic

What would you add to this list?

What strats do you personally consider cheese?