Unlocking the Heart of the Wasteland‘s Top Reporter: A Guide to Piper‘s Affinities in Fallout 4
As an avid Fallout gamer and content creator, I‘ve logged over 500 hours journeying across the Wasteland – and piper Wright has been by my side through most of them. Her fiery spirit of truth and justice has made the star reporter of Publick Occurrences one of the most memorable and beloved companions in Fallout 4. But winning over Piper‘s loyalty takes some work – it means understanding her core values.
Getting to Know Piper: Her Principles and Personality
To really appreciate what makes Piper happy (and unhappy) in Fallout 4, you need context on who she is. As an intrepid – and sometimes reckless – journalist, Piper is driven by truth, no matter how dangerous pursuing it may be. After being exiled from Diamond City for accusing Mayor McDonough of secretly being a synth, her solitary fight against injustice and lies continues as she publishes her paper, Publick Occurrences.
Key Personality Traits:
- Passionate about exposing corruption no matter the risk
- Streetwise from living on the edges of society
- Witty and sarcastic
- Sympathetic to the downtrodden like ghouls and synths
- Dislikes groups like the Institute who flaunt ethics and truth
With this ethical code at her core, it‘s no wonder certain gameplay actions will make Piper love the Sole Survivor, while others will make her hate you. Now let‘s break down exactly what raises and lowers her affinity.
Dialogue Choices and Actions Piper Loves
Piper is quite vocal about what she does and doesn‘t like. Pay attention, and adjust your gameplay style accordingly if you want to partner up with this fierce reporter for the long haul.
Top Dialogue Options
Helping the helpless
Piper appreciates you stepping up for the little guy in dialogue checks. If given the choice, favor options like:
- Offering to help settlers in danger
- Letting innocent ghouls stay rather than attacking them
- Paying vagrants and beggars compensation for menial tasks
Honesty and directness
While Piper enjoys her witty sarcasm and cutting remarks towards groups like Super Mutants, she also prizes honesty in dialogue. Avoid lying or deceit for personal gain. Speak candidly when confronted with an inquiry.
Anti-authoritarian and anti-Institute stances
Given Piper‘s exile from Diamond City and hatred of the covert Institute pulling strings in the Commonwealth, favor dialogue options expressing:
- Disdain for overreaching groups like the Brotherhood of Steel
- Sympathy for oppressed groups like synths and ghouls
- Direct hostility and aggression towards the shadowy Institute
Stick to Piper‘s principles, and your words will impress her every time.
Gameplay Actions Piper Loves
Beyond conversation, here are key gameplay actions that build Piper‘s affinity:
- Lockpicking – Piper loves breaking and entering. Always opt to pick locks on unowned containers and doors while adventuring.
- Exploring new territory – Discovering new locations yields useful intel for Piper the reporter. She‘ll be pleased as your local map fills in.
- Giving items to settlers, especially aid items to injured or sick wastelanders.
- Making charitable caps donations to vagrant panhandlers. Hey, even reporters have bleeding hearts.
- Hacking terminals with juicy secrets – more fodder for potential investigative articles!
- Pickpocketing owned items for extra justice against rude NPCs. Is that a bottle cap mine in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?
And most importantly…
- Helping settlements by completing Minutemen radiant quests to improve living conditions across the Commonwealth. Piper has a soft spot for the downtrodden.
Gameplay Actions Piper Hates
Of course, several gameplay options are sure to set off Piper‘s finely-tuned moral compass. Avoid these affinity-lowering actions:
- Stealing owned items instead of scavenging free ones
- Killing non-hostile NPCs or settlers
- Choosing violent options in quests when peaceful solutions exist
- Intimidating civilians during speech checks
- Doing personal favors for shady groups like mobsters
- Helping faction groups like the Institute which flaunt ethics and truth
Piper doesn‘t tolerate unnecessary violence or selfishness. You‘ll lose her respect fast if you harm innocents and don‘t stand up for your principles.
And there you have it – the definitive guide to Piper Wright‘s affinity preferences covering both dialogue and gameplay actions. With over 200 hours adventuring the Commonwealth as Piper‘s companion, I‘m fully versed in her likes and dislikes. Now let‘s see how she compares to other companions.
Piper vs Other Companions: An Affinity Comparison
I‘ll analyze how Piper Wright stacks up to 4 other major companions: Preston Garvey, Paladin Dance, Cait and Deacon. Using the Fallout 4 companion affinity charts I‘ve compiled below, you can easily compare their distinct likes and dislikes while adventuring side-by-side with you, the Sole Survivor.
Piper vs Preston
| Piper | Preston |
|---|---|
| Likes | Likes |
| – Lockpicking | – Helping Settlements |
| – Pickpocketing | – Donations |
| – Hacking | – Protecting Innocents |
| – New Locations | – Minutemen Radiant Quests |
| – Anti-Authoritarianism | – Charity |
| Dislikes | Dislikes |
| – Owned-Item Theft | – Chems |
| – Killing Innocents | – Stealing |
| – Intimidation | – Violence Against Innocents |
| – Selfish Gains |
Analysis: Piper and Preston share a spirit of charity and protecting the vulnerable. But Preston dislikes Piper‘s edge of rebellion – especially violence beyond justice and wanton chem usage. Overall, Piper is the more aggressive of the two.
Piper vs Paladin Danse
| Piper | Danse |
|---|---|
| Likes | Likes |
| – Supporting Underdogs | – Hoarding Tech |
| – Political Dissent | – Follows Brotherhood Creed |
| – Rogue Attitude | – Exterminating Foes |
| – Confiscating Wealth | – Confiscating Wealth |
| Dislikes | Dislikes |
| – Autocracy | – Arrogance Towards Brotherhood |
| – Hoarding Tech Knowledge | – Using Chems |
| – Genocide of Sentients | – Defying Brotherhood Creed |
Analysis: Piper and Danse share an agenda of confiscating tech and wealth…but for very different reasons. While Danse believes in the Brotherhood‘s mandate for controlling technology, Piper wants to distribute resources more evenly. They are ideological opposites.
Piper vs Cait
| Piper | Cait |
|---|---|
| Likes | Likes |
| – Charity | – Chems |
| – Protecting Innocents | – Violence/Killing |
| – Exploring | – Theft/Lockpicking |
| – Anti-Corruption | – Alcohol |
| Dislikes | Dislikes |
| – Cruelty/Violence | – Pacifism |
| – Self-Serving Greed | – Charity |
| – Chems | – Sympathy For Weak |
Analysis: Besides a love of lock picking, Piper and Cait share almost no common ground. While Piper fights for truth and charity, Cait looks out for number one. They represent justice and anarchy.
Piper vs Deacon
| Piper | Deacon |
|---|---|
| Likes | Likes |
| – Justice | – Sneaking |
| – Honesty | – Lying |
| – Helping Innocents | – Picking Locks |
| – Anti-Corruption | – Anti-Slavery |
| Dislikes | Dislikes |
| – Cruelty | – Cruelty |
| – Greed | – Greed |
| – Genocide | – Betraying Railroad |
Analysis: Piper and Deacon make an intriguing team. While some means may differ, they share the common end goal of fighting injustice in the shadows. Deacon‘s infiltration skills complement Piper‘s crusading journalism.
There are certainly companions more lawful good like Preston, as well as chaotic neutral partners like Cait. But ultimately, Piper remains one of my favorite allies for her balance of wit, skill, and moral compass – pointing straight for the greater truth.
Why Piper Wright Matters in Fallout 4
Now that you know exactly how to maximize affinity dialogue options and gameplay actions, let‘s discuss why building trust with Piper Wright really matters.
Her Perk Unlocks Key XP
By raising Piper‘s affinity to its highest level, you unlock her Gift of Gab perk. This grants permanent bonus XP (+15%) whenever you discover new locations and succeed at speech persuasion checks – two key elements for progressing quickly in Fallout 4.
Piper Has Your Back
Piper is quite handy in a fight with her unique trench coat outfit boosting Damage Resistance substantially. Between blasting enemies with her pistol and Trusty 10mm SMG, Piper pulls her weight during action-packed quests.
Her Witty Banter Brightens The Journey
I never tire of conversing with Piper. Her fiery passion for truth combined with a sarcasm as sharp as broken glass makes every exchange entertaining. She breathes personality into the desolate Commonwealth.
At the end of the day, forming a true bond with Piper Wright makes the overall journey through Fallout 4‘s vast wasteland more rewarding. Her charming moxie combined with ruthless skill in dispatching Raider gangs will ensure you share many memories – and unlock the secrets of Vault-Tec‘s dark legacy.
So increase your affinity with Piper today – and uncover the next amazing story together!
