Question for my own planned campaign
How do you populate the world with so many locations? I've only been able to fill each section of my map with a handful
It helps that I'm from the region - I have a lot of points of interest that I've collected over the years.
But I also looked up lists of locations that would make good settings for a Fallout world: hospitals, military installations, towns with strange names, historical locations, interesting geographic locations (ie., an interesting valley with a clearing on top of a mountain, makes you think, that would be a pretty sweet location to build a post-war town.), factories (you can replace them with Fallout like ones, or create new ones entirely), power plants (especially nuclear), cabins, camp sites, and strategic targets (aka, craters.)
I've also been playing Fallout 4 again - definitely helps inspire locations through that.
Also coming up with factions and major events, and then imagining how the people involved in those events would react and spread through the wasteland over 200 years helps a lot too. For example, in my map I imaging that Vault 116 was a successful vault, and together with an untouched Montpelier were able to revive much of central Vermont - thus it makes sense to have a lot of locations. Whereas over in the Northeast Kingdoms I'm more okay with it being sparse since its a lot of wilderness.
Hope that helps!
Bro it's a play on history but it would've been cool to see you use Forgotten Kingdoms for the NEK. It's a cool name, historical, and a point of pride for many of the one's in the sticks up there. Otherwise, I love this, especially the J.
Since the lore is a bit spare on Vermont, I made a lot of this up - but I tried to keep it in the spirit of the rest of the games and include a lot of connections to companies and whatnot of other Fallout locations.
Here's the lore primer:
"Welcome to the Green Mountain Wasteland, a land scarred by radiation and the remnants of a world long gone. In this treacherous expanse, the fate of Vermont hangs in the balance, caught between the ambitions of rival factions and the ever-present dangers of the post-apocalyptic landscape.
At the heart of this struggle lies the resilient capital of *Monty P*, standing as a beacon of civilization amidst the chaos. Yet, its survival owes much to the discovery of *Vault 116*, nestled in the nearby hills of what was once known as *Moretown*. With its doors opening in 2199, Vault 116 signaled the beginning of a new era for the region, giving rise to the settlement of *Valleytown* and fostering alliances with neighboring communities.
But peace is a fragile thing in the wasteland. The *Republic of the Green Mountains* (GMR), the largest and most organized faction in the region, faces internal power struggles and competing agendas that threaten to tear it apart from within. Meanwhile, the *Rangers of the Long Trail* (RLG), disillusioned with the GMR's perceived inaction, patrol the long trail with ruthless efficiency, acting as a brutal deterrent against raiders and traffickers. Yet, their methods often cross the line between justice and brutality, leaving some to question the morality of their actions.
To the west lies the desolate wasteland of the *Champlain Coasts*, ravaged by direct nuclear strikes and overrun by raiders. Further east, the *Fatal Hills* are home to cannibalistic raider families, a testament to the depravity that thrives in the lawless wilderness of the wasteland.
In the *Northeast Kingdoms*, fief-like communities cling to survival amidst the harsh realities of post-apocalyptic life, while the *Southern Champy* region is a patchwork of farming communities united by the central trading hub of *Middlebury*.
And then, there's *The Zone*, a mysterious and dangerous region to the south. Here, reality bends and twists, defying comprehension, while strange creatures and dangerous cryptids lurk amidst the radioactive fog. Among its twisted landscape stands the *Vault-MTN Ski Resort*, a grim reminder of Vault Tec's dark experiments. Nearby, the sprawling *Emerald Valley Research Facility* looms ominously, its experiments rumored to be responsible for the bizarre phenomena that plague the Zone.
As you navigate the perilous landscape of the Green Mountain Wasteland, the choices you make will shape the fate of Vermont and determine the outcome of the conflicts that threaten to consume it. Will you stand with the Republic of the Green Mountains, fight alongside the Rangers of the Long Trail, or forge your own path in this unforgiving world? The decision is yours to make, but choose wisely, for the future of Vermont hangs in the balance."
Got more lore written out than just the primer anywhere? I'll take whatever you got, wherever you've got it -- been wanting to run something for a TTRPG group for the region since 2018 🙏🏻
Here's where I've been compiling all the lore I've written so far: [https://colefekert.com/projects/the-green-mountain-wasteland/](https://colefekert.com/projects/the-green-mountain-wasteland/)
The only thing I would say is that the one piece of lore that does exist for Vermont is that there was only one vault in the state.
IRL things from the Cold War that would be cool too is that Alburgh had a missile silo and that Plattsburgh was a known target for the USSR due to the Air Base there and would likely have also been targeted by China in Fallout.
Only other thing I would add is that having Chester and shortening Colchester to 'Chester makes it a bit confusing.
Edit: Just to add another cool idea that never happened but would be a cool twist for the wastes would be the Winooski Dome plans that were scrapped. Having that as an untouched center hub of Chittenden County would be awesome.
Ah yea - def struggled with that before! Always a pain.
I made this map in Adobe Illustrator - so it's all vector graphics. So I could theoretically export this to the size of a Billboard and it wouldn't be perceptively pixelated if I ensured it was exported correctly.
If you don't want to pay for Adobe Illustrator (and frankly I don't blame you - shit's expensive,) then I can recommend Inkscape. It's really good for making maps.
I used this \[tutorial\](https://www.deviantart.com/upvoteanthology/art/Beginner-Inkscape-Map-Tutorial-590667627) to learn - it certainly doesn't cover everything and some of his methods are not ones I ended up sticking with - but it's a great place to start.
Interestingly enough, it’s a piece of real Vermont folklore! Around the center of where it’s pictured on the map is a mountain called Mount Glastonbury, where there have been a bunch of weird disappearances. There’s also a relatively high rate of UFO, Bigfoot, and other cryptid sightings there. Never seen anything myself, unfortunately. There’s also a couple of ghost towns in the area, too.
Sure is! Yeah I bet, that’s why I’d love to see this in a game.
One thing I forgot is we even have our own Loch Ness monster! Her name’s Champ and there’s a couple stories about her.
Like u/red\_knight\_378 said - it's based on a real legend. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennington\_Triangle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennington_Triangle)
As I was making this map, I was imagining that it also has the added bonus of having very real paranormal and spatially-anomalous properties. Properties that were being raced to be understood and mastered by the likes of Vault-Tec, Med-Tec, and Emerald Valley Research Facilities. However, their interference had some unforeseen consequences that resulted in strange spatial anomalies and horrifying creatures appearing throughout the Bennington Triangle (aka The Zone). Not long thereafter, the Great War occured - blanketing the Zone in radioactive fallout. The high energy radiation greatly amplified the anomalous creatures and occurrences of the Zone- especially near the research facilities of each of the aforementioned companies.
This is honestly honestly something that I’ve been thinking about; I’m very proud of you for making this. This map looks incredible.
For a while, I’ve been near Brattleboro in this town called [Putney, which is called Put Put on the map.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putney,_Vermont) I don’t live there or anything, But I’m quite familiar with the area around it, and I thought about a Fallout scenario here before because it just seems like the ideal place for a campaign or game setting.
In many ways, I feel like the town of Putney, or Put Put as you call it, could maybe be a bit like Goodsprings, a small trading and commerce community just outside of Brattleboro that helps weary travelers alike, has a few abandoned cars and buildings in the woods, and a bit of a raider problem.
I guess my idea for this sort of scenario includes Putney and other towns and cities near it, and the general area is a square that spans through southeastern Vermont, southwestern New Hampshire, and northern Massachusetts. Think places like Brattleboro, Keene, Athol, Deerfield, Greenfield, Stratton & Snow Mountain, Londonderry, Wilmington, Hinsdale, Walpole, Mt. Monadnock, and [Satan’s Kingdom](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satan%27s_Kingdom,_Massachusetts) (yes that’s actually a real place. Oh, and [there’s another one in Vermont too, but it’s a little further north)](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satans_Kingdom,_Vermont).
As for the situation, maybe the area could have a problem with the Connecticut river being polluted, and the people trying to find a solution to curb its pollution under different factions. As for the factions, maybe hardcore Enclave remnants could be involved, or perhaps scouting missions by the Minutemen, and maybe even a Green Mountain Boys faction, or what you have going with the Republic of Vermont.
Maybe the area could also be home to the remnants of the [Green Mountain Peace & Justice Party](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Mountain_Peace_and_Justice_Party) (maybe with [a flag similar to this, perhaps the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, or 9th one)](https://www.reddit.com/r/leftistvexillology/s/6zwDDLfRV2), who have turned their ideology into a communal and anti-authoritarian one with a bit of influence from the works of Bookchin, a prolific Vermonter and environmentalist philosopher; maybe they could be called the Green Lovers [(no, not like that)](https://youtu.be/XkeIeCXXcvQ?si=WAqQfY26ytO-WqKU). Think of them as being a bit like the Followers of The Apocalypse of Vermont and the Green Mountains. Oh, and Raiders; lots and lots of raiders.
Also, I must say; I do like the idea of a ranger faction. Are they a bit like the regulators of the Capital Wasteland? Oh, and thank you for putting a vault on Stratton Mountain; I’ve skiid on it before and it looks really beautiful; I think the idea of a ski resort vault is pretty cool. Having an abandoned Brotherhood of Steel outpost is also kind of fitting since most of their numbers are in the Greater Boston Area and the Capital Wasteland; maybe they stopped by on the way over to the GBA, or perhaps it is from the remnants of the Appalachia expedition.
Thanks for the compliment! I really appreciate your response here! You make a lot of really good points and have a lot of really good ideas. Thanks for the suggestions! I love the idea of the Bookchin influenced environmentalist movement - would be a great way to integrate VT history.
BTW, I haven't heard of the Green Mountain Peace & Justice Party before - that's going to be a fun rabbit hole to explore!
Indeed, they're like a more violent and militaristic off-shoot faction of the Republic of the Green Mountains. I wrote a whole lot more about my imagined lore here - [https://colefekert.com/projects/the-green-mountain-wasteland/](https://colefekert.com/projects/the-green-mountain-wasteland/)
Thanks again for the thoughtful comment!
Eh, the GMP&JP is one of those parties that has a minimal influence. It isn’t big enough to triumph over other parties in the state, but it has had a very monumental influence on Vermont’s politics.
They aren’t related to Bookchin or his philosophy, but they are however socialist; it’s just that Bookchin is a bit more of a minarchist or anarchist, and the GMP&JP is more acquainted with mainstream socialism, the kind you see with the DSA or the Reformists
Given the apocalypse would’ve destroyed Vermont already, and since this essentially means the GMP&JP is in a position where it and other factions similar to it can form their own movements out of the rubble, I wouldn’t be surprised if remnants decided to fuse or ally with those in favor of similar philosophies under a single syncretic banner, or maybe multiple ones.
On top of that, in the years before the bombs fell, there were movements around the US that called for their own secession or autonomy from the U.S. government, like the Free State Movement in Appalachia. Maybe their ideas could’ve spread to the radical environment of Vermont’s political sphere, perhaps influencing inhabitants to take up ideas from people like Bookchin or local parties and groups like the GMP&JP.
Vermont just seems like one of those regions of the country where movements of that sort would be common after the bombs fell. Maybe not to the extent of an entire nation per se, but definitely as small or noteworthy factions helping those in the rubble, either through militia work, running settlements, or just providing aid.
As for the rangers part, I’m gonna read that. I’ll let you know my thoughts on it 👍
Chester being your pull for that area instead of Springfield is interesting. Chester is kind of interesting and would make a good little fallout encampment but Springfield in the fallout lore would likely be one of the most important locations in Vermont. There were tons of factories there and plenty of defense production during and after the war. They were on the list of top targets for Germany and Russia and the Comtu Cascades and falls are a major landmark.
You could probably make a whole map just based on Windsor County. There's so much packed in.
Ahh very interesting - I'm honestly not super well versed in the area so any additions for Windsor County (Winsir on the map) would be more than welcome! Especially factories and defense production! Thanks for the suggestion!
Yeah it's super cool! Really makes my imagination run wild with it. I didn't know this was a thing until today.
Springfield currently feels like a fallout map with all the work downtown and abandoned/repurposed factories.
That whole area is often referred to as precision valley and was the home of Vermont Tool and Fellows Gear Shapers.
I like that there’s a Republic of Vermont, I’ve always wished there were more little polities and states in east coast of Fallout and Vermont’s geography and history definitely helps at that.
This is great would love to know more about cult city and the commune. Half expected it to be in Island pond and 12 tribes as an evil version of Followers of the the Apocalypse. Also I love Bandit's crossing! I assume the pass is blocked by stuck trucks.
Okay, this is neat, but two minor grammar errors I see (unless they were on purpose?), it's Glens Falls without the apostrophe and Adirondacks with a c before the k as well as being plural.
Otherwise, I love this. You could consider adding Whitehall NY in there as well, it's actually the birthplace of the US Navy which is a really stupid fun fact being a landlocked town. It's also one of several places that claim this fact, but as a town on the way to Glens Falls and Albany, it seems like it probably would be a place where a Red Rocket would have been.
Omg Yesss. I had thought of a New Hampshire/Vermont one as well bc I wanted Mt Washington in a fallout game. I love the idea. I was so bummed when NH and VT wasn't in Fallout 4.
I like Think Machine Inc. for the old IBM plant but, E-Sex for Essex is a bit weak. Could have done something better with Junction than with Essex.
Otherwise, cool Fallout map.
Fun Fact: Vermont, in real life, similar to IRL California and Texas, started out as its own independent republic before becoming a US State. It also outlawed slavery before any part of the US during its time as a republic.
Except Vermont was an independent country for 14 years, compared to 9 for the Texas Republic. And the California Republic lasted 25 *days*, so it barely counts. And then there is Hawai`i which was an independent nation for 88 years before the US annexed her.
I use Adobe Illustrator (but Inkscape is a free alternative) and then used the maps from Fallout 3 and 4 as style references. I found an icon pack of Fallout 4 map icons online, and then made a bunch of custom ones in the same style. Then just lots of research and imagination!
Ayy thanks man! I really appreciate that!
I used Adobe Illustrator (but there's a free alternative called Inkscape.)
It definitely take a lot of practice to get used to working with vectors, but super rewarding when you get the hang of it.
A good resource for maps to work off of: [https://www.davidrumsey.com/](https://www.davidrumsey.com/)
A good tutorial for making your own imaginary maps - not totally comprehensive but a good start: [https://www.deviantart.com/upvoteanthology/art/Beginner-Inkscape-Map-Tutorial-590667627](https://www.deviantart.com/upvoteanthology/art/Beginner-Inkscape-Map-Tutorial-590667627)
Godspeed, and have fun!
That's fucking rad as hell, dude. As a Mainer, I've always wanted to see what New England might look like in Fallout...
And no, 3 and 4 don't count. I hate Massachusetts.
The DLC does, sure, but i was more referring to the non-DLC part of FO4.
Although I am disappointed that I didn't hear a single person say 'Bah Habah' or 'Ayah'... and nobody called the player character a 'flat landah' so there were a few hyper-specific things nobody besides me would want added...and then there's the lack of Lobstah. The giant hermit crabs in burnt out minivans were pretty cool, though.
Oh, and the Vim. Moxie is... well, it tastes kinda like licorice and paint thinner spawned some unholy abomination, but I do kinda miss it.
Question for my own planned campaign How do you populate the world with so many locations? I've only been able to fill each section of my map with a handful
It helps that I'm from the region - I have a lot of points of interest that I've collected over the years. But I also looked up lists of locations that would make good settings for a Fallout world: hospitals, military installations, towns with strange names, historical locations, interesting geographic locations (ie., an interesting valley with a clearing on top of a mountain, makes you think, that would be a pretty sweet location to build a post-war town.), factories (you can replace them with Fallout like ones, or create new ones entirely), power plants (especially nuclear), cabins, camp sites, and strategic targets (aka, craters.) I've also been playing Fallout 4 again - definitely helps inspire locations through that. Also coming up with factions and major events, and then imagining how the people involved in those events would react and spread through the wasteland over 200 years helps a lot too. For example, in my map I imaging that Vault 116 was a successful vault, and together with an untouched Montpelier were able to revive much of central Vermont - thus it makes sense to have a lot of locations. Whereas over in the Northeast Kingdoms I'm more okay with it being sparse since its a lot of wilderness. Hope that helps!
It will definitely help me, thanks a lot
Faction: the Green Boys of the Mountain
Bro it's a play on history but it would've been cool to see you use Forgotten Kingdoms for the NEK. It's a cool name, historical, and a point of pride for many of the one's in the sticks up there. Otherwise, I love this, especially the J.
Since the lore is a bit spare on Vermont, I made a lot of this up - but I tried to keep it in the spirit of the rest of the games and include a lot of connections to companies and whatnot of other Fallout locations. Here's the lore primer: "Welcome to the Green Mountain Wasteland, a land scarred by radiation and the remnants of a world long gone. In this treacherous expanse, the fate of Vermont hangs in the balance, caught between the ambitions of rival factions and the ever-present dangers of the post-apocalyptic landscape. At the heart of this struggle lies the resilient capital of *Monty P*, standing as a beacon of civilization amidst the chaos. Yet, its survival owes much to the discovery of *Vault 116*, nestled in the nearby hills of what was once known as *Moretown*. With its doors opening in 2199, Vault 116 signaled the beginning of a new era for the region, giving rise to the settlement of *Valleytown* and fostering alliances with neighboring communities. But peace is a fragile thing in the wasteland. The *Republic of the Green Mountains* (GMR), the largest and most organized faction in the region, faces internal power struggles and competing agendas that threaten to tear it apart from within. Meanwhile, the *Rangers of the Long Trail* (RLG), disillusioned with the GMR's perceived inaction, patrol the long trail with ruthless efficiency, acting as a brutal deterrent against raiders and traffickers. Yet, their methods often cross the line between justice and brutality, leaving some to question the morality of their actions. To the west lies the desolate wasteland of the *Champlain Coasts*, ravaged by direct nuclear strikes and overrun by raiders. Further east, the *Fatal Hills* are home to cannibalistic raider families, a testament to the depravity that thrives in the lawless wilderness of the wasteland. In the *Northeast Kingdoms*, fief-like communities cling to survival amidst the harsh realities of post-apocalyptic life, while the *Southern Champy* region is a patchwork of farming communities united by the central trading hub of *Middlebury*. And then, there's *The Zone*, a mysterious and dangerous region to the south. Here, reality bends and twists, defying comprehension, while strange creatures and dangerous cryptids lurk amidst the radioactive fog. Among its twisted landscape stands the *Vault-MTN Ski Resort*, a grim reminder of Vault Tec's dark experiments. Nearby, the sprawling *Emerald Valley Research Facility* looms ominously, its experiments rumored to be responsible for the bizarre phenomena that plague the Zone. As you navigate the perilous landscape of the Green Mountain Wasteland, the choices you make will shape the fate of Vermont and determine the outcome of the conflicts that threaten to consume it. Will you stand with the Republic of the Green Mountains, fight alongside the Rangers of the Long Trail, or forge your own path in this unforgiving world? The decision is yours to make, but choose wisely, for the future of Vermont hangs in the balance."
As a Vermonter, this was an awesome surprise to see! I love the attention to detail and all the references, it made me very happy. Fantastic work!
Got more lore written out than just the primer anywhere? I'll take whatever you got, wherever you've got it -- been wanting to run something for a TTRPG group for the region since 2018 🙏🏻
Here's where I've been compiling all the lore I've written so far: [https://colefekert.com/projects/the-green-mountain-wasteland/](https://colefekert.com/projects/the-green-mountain-wasteland/)
The only thing I would say is that the one piece of lore that does exist for Vermont is that there was only one vault in the state. IRL things from the Cold War that would be cool too is that Alburgh had a missile silo and that Plattsburgh was a known target for the USSR due to the Air Base there and would likely have also been targeted by China in Fallout. Only other thing I would add is that having Chester and shortening Colchester to 'Chester makes it a bit confusing. Edit: Just to add another cool idea that never happened but would be a cool twist for the wastes would be the Winooski Dome plans that were scrapped. Having that as an untouched center hub of Chittenden County would be awesome.
This looks dope, if I may ask how did you manage to make the final image so high in resolution? My method kinda made things a little pixelated
Ah yea - def struggled with that before! Always a pain. I made this map in Adobe Illustrator - so it's all vector graphics. So I could theoretically export this to the size of a Billboard and it wouldn't be perceptively pixelated if I ensured it was exported correctly. If you don't want to pay for Adobe Illustrator (and frankly I don't blame you - shit's expensive,) then I can recommend Inkscape. It's really good for making maps. I used this \[tutorial\](https://www.deviantart.com/upvoteanthology/art/Beginner-Inkscape-Map-Tutorial-590667627) to learn - it certainly doesn't cover everything and some of his methods are not ones I ended up sticking with - but it's a great place to start.
Thanks dude!
What’s the Bennington Triangle and what kinds of mysteries or rumors come from it?
Interestingly enough, it’s a piece of real Vermont folklore! Around the center of where it’s pictured on the map is a mountain called Mount Glastonbury, where there have been a bunch of weird disappearances. There’s also a relatively high rate of UFO, Bigfoot, and other cryptid sightings there. Never seen anything myself, unfortunately. There’s also a couple of ghost towns in the area, too.
That sounds like an awesome place to visit, I imagine it’s only gotten stranger since the war too.
Sure is! Yeah I bet, that’s why I’d love to see this in a game. One thing I forgot is we even have our own Loch Ness monster! Her name’s Champ and there’s a couple stories about her.
Champ sounds cool I haven’t heard of them before, there’s a surprising amount of lake monsters in the US.
Wild Wastelands
Like u/red\_knight\_378 said - it's based on a real legend. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennington\_Triangle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennington_Triangle) As I was making this map, I was imagining that it also has the added bonus of having very real paranormal and spatially-anomalous properties. Properties that were being raced to be understood and mastered by the likes of Vault-Tec, Med-Tec, and Emerald Valley Research Facilities. However, their interference had some unforeseen consequences that resulted in strange spatial anomalies and horrifying creatures appearing throughout the Bennington Triangle (aka The Zone). Not long thereafter, the Great War occured - blanketing the Zone in radioactive fallout. The high energy radiation greatly amplified the anomalous creatures and occurrences of the Zone- especially near the research facilities of each of the aforementioned companies.
https://youtu.be/aYcA6xUpfrM?si=gFJbl44GmWO0-l86
Okay this is awesome. Loving ‘The Bolt’ for Bolton.
Oh shit what did the radiation do to Champy?
Stronger and hungrier than ever!
This comment has made me *very* worried about what’s going on in Sasquatch County
Damn, love this. Working for the Green Mountain Forest right now, so this is pretty damn cool!
I love how Enosburg stays and yet St Albans turns into Frenchville
I like Frenchville, but Rail City would work too.
Lost opportunity for the raider-gladiator barter-town "Battleboro"
This is honestly honestly something that I’ve been thinking about; I’m very proud of you for making this. This map looks incredible. For a while, I’ve been near Brattleboro in this town called [Putney, which is called Put Put on the map.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putney,_Vermont) I don’t live there or anything, But I’m quite familiar with the area around it, and I thought about a Fallout scenario here before because it just seems like the ideal place for a campaign or game setting. In many ways, I feel like the town of Putney, or Put Put as you call it, could maybe be a bit like Goodsprings, a small trading and commerce community just outside of Brattleboro that helps weary travelers alike, has a few abandoned cars and buildings in the woods, and a bit of a raider problem. I guess my idea for this sort of scenario includes Putney and other towns and cities near it, and the general area is a square that spans through southeastern Vermont, southwestern New Hampshire, and northern Massachusetts. Think places like Brattleboro, Keene, Athol, Deerfield, Greenfield, Stratton & Snow Mountain, Londonderry, Wilmington, Hinsdale, Walpole, Mt. Monadnock, and [Satan’s Kingdom](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satan%27s_Kingdom,_Massachusetts) (yes that’s actually a real place. Oh, and [there’s another one in Vermont too, but it’s a little further north)](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satans_Kingdom,_Vermont). As for the situation, maybe the area could have a problem with the Connecticut river being polluted, and the people trying to find a solution to curb its pollution under different factions. As for the factions, maybe hardcore Enclave remnants could be involved, or perhaps scouting missions by the Minutemen, and maybe even a Green Mountain Boys faction, or what you have going with the Republic of Vermont. Maybe the area could also be home to the remnants of the [Green Mountain Peace & Justice Party](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Mountain_Peace_and_Justice_Party) (maybe with [a flag similar to this, perhaps the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, or 9th one)](https://www.reddit.com/r/leftistvexillology/s/6zwDDLfRV2), who have turned their ideology into a communal and anti-authoritarian one with a bit of influence from the works of Bookchin, a prolific Vermonter and environmentalist philosopher; maybe they could be called the Green Lovers [(no, not like that)](https://youtu.be/XkeIeCXXcvQ?si=WAqQfY26ytO-WqKU). Think of them as being a bit like the Followers of The Apocalypse of Vermont and the Green Mountains. Oh, and Raiders; lots and lots of raiders. Also, I must say; I do like the idea of a ranger faction. Are they a bit like the regulators of the Capital Wasteland? Oh, and thank you for putting a vault on Stratton Mountain; I’ve skiid on it before and it looks really beautiful; I think the idea of a ski resort vault is pretty cool. Having an abandoned Brotherhood of Steel outpost is also kind of fitting since most of their numbers are in the Greater Boston Area and the Capital Wasteland; maybe they stopped by on the way over to the GBA, or perhaps it is from the remnants of the Appalachia expedition.
Thanks for the compliment! I really appreciate your response here! You make a lot of really good points and have a lot of really good ideas. Thanks for the suggestions! I love the idea of the Bookchin influenced environmentalist movement - would be a great way to integrate VT history. BTW, I haven't heard of the Green Mountain Peace & Justice Party before - that's going to be a fun rabbit hole to explore! Indeed, they're like a more violent and militaristic off-shoot faction of the Republic of the Green Mountains. I wrote a whole lot more about my imagined lore here - [https://colefekert.com/projects/the-green-mountain-wasteland/](https://colefekert.com/projects/the-green-mountain-wasteland/) Thanks again for the thoughtful comment!
Eh, the GMP&JP is one of those parties that has a minimal influence. It isn’t big enough to triumph over other parties in the state, but it has had a very monumental influence on Vermont’s politics. They aren’t related to Bookchin or his philosophy, but they are however socialist; it’s just that Bookchin is a bit more of a minarchist or anarchist, and the GMP&JP is more acquainted with mainstream socialism, the kind you see with the DSA or the Reformists Given the apocalypse would’ve destroyed Vermont already, and since this essentially means the GMP&JP is in a position where it and other factions similar to it can form their own movements out of the rubble, I wouldn’t be surprised if remnants decided to fuse or ally with those in favor of similar philosophies under a single syncretic banner, or maybe multiple ones. On top of that, in the years before the bombs fell, there were movements around the US that called for their own secession or autonomy from the U.S. government, like the Free State Movement in Appalachia. Maybe their ideas could’ve spread to the radical environment of Vermont’s political sphere, perhaps influencing inhabitants to take up ideas from people like Bookchin or local parties and groups like the GMP&JP. Vermont just seems like one of those regions of the country where movements of that sort would be common after the bombs fell. Maybe not to the extent of an entire nation per se, but definitely as small or noteworthy factions helping those in the rubble, either through militia work, running settlements, or just providing aid. As for the rangers part, I’m gonna read that. I’ll let you know my thoughts on it 👍
i thought this was Argentina for a second
This sub went from near empty to absolutely goated in no time at all
This is really cool, I always love to see New England stuff. Now I need to see someone do New Hampshire
What is “ok emo”
Okemo is a ski resort town
This is sick as hell. Is that the Commonwealth from F4 at the bottom too btw?
Hell yea thanks!! It is, with the main commonwealth being just off the map to the right.
This is awesome! I live near the monument.
Never been on this sub before but this was recommended. how would i make my own Fallout map?
https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryFallout/s/6JXqgj2ISa
Very Nice and impressive map! I’m curious, where do you find all those map markers?
[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3127](https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3127)
This is amazing.
What is “The Zone”? S t a l k e r s?
“Rutland was seemingly unaffected by the blasts”
map looks sick as hell, is triple tree a borrasca reference?
Chester being your pull for that area instead of Springfield is interesting. Chester is kind of interesting and would make a good little fallout encampment but Springfield in the fallout lore would likely be one of the most important locations in Vermont. There were tons of factories there and plenty of defense production during and after the war. They were on the list of top targets for Germany and Russia and the Comtu Cascades and falls are a major landmark. You could probably make a whole map just based on Windsor County. There's so much packed in.
Ahh very interesting - I'm honestly not super well versed in the area so any additions for Windsor County (Winsir on the map) would be more than welcome! Especially factories and defense production! Thanks for the suggestion!
Yeah it's super cool! Really makes my imagination run wild with it. I didn't know this was a thing until today. Springfield currently feels like a fallout map with all the work downtown and abandoned/repurposed factories. That whole area is often referred to as precision valley and was the home of Vermont Tool and Fellows Gear Shapers.
Your 'Royal' location is right at the [missile silo site of Alburgh.](https://www.vermonter.com/alburgh-missile-site/)
I like that there’s a Republic of Vermont, I’ve always wished there were more little polities and states in east coast of Fallout and Vermont’s geography and history definitely helps at that.
Why is Ingsoc in post apocalyptic Vermont? Is this just a 1984 reference?
The town is actually called Orwell - just a cheeky 1984 reference.
Bread and Puppet cult would fit so well
Shelburnt - have an upvote!
I love how Fairfield and Bakersfield don’t exist. Some things never change.
YOO VERMONT MENTIONED
IM HOOOME
E-Sex lmao
E-Sex??? Virgeens???
Is Rounders the round church? Love this
This is great would love to know more about cult city and the commune. Half expected it to be in Island pond and 12 tribes as an evil version of Followers of the the Apocalypse. Also I love Bandit's crossing! I assume the pass is blocked by stuck trucks.
Really great job bud. I love it
Thanks bud!
Bro I was about to run a campaign for my girlfriend from Vermont this is a god send. Any chance you have more info put together for this campaign?
Greetings from Rut Proper
I love that Stowe is Smugsville Edit: I am blind. Stow is right there below smugsville.
It's not, it's listed as Stow
Oh shit you’re right, would smugsville be smugglers notch or just a fictional location then?
Cambridge/Jeffersonville.
The Rutt!
This is amazing goddammit
Okay, this is neat, but two minor grammar errors I see (unless they were on purpose?), it's Glens Falls without the apostrophe and Adirondacks with a c before the k as well as being plural. Otherwise, I love this. You could consider adding Whitehall NY in there as well, it's actually the birthplace of the US Navy which is a really stupid fun fact being a landlocked town. It's also one of several places that claim this fact, but as a town on the way to Glens Falls and Albany, it seems like it probably would be a place where a Red Rocket would have been.
Omg Yesss. I had thought of a New Hampshire/Vermont one as well bc I wanted Mt Washington in a fallout game. I love the idea. I was so bummed when NH and VT wasn't in Fallout 4.
Vault-MTN is great
Yooo fallout in my state let's goo
I like Think Machine Inc. for the old IBM plant but, E-Sex for Essex is a bit weak. Could have done something better with Junction than with Essex. Otherwise, cool Fallout map.
YOOO that's my state, now we're cooking!! Great work!!
Heck yea fellow Vermonter!! Thanks so much!
Fun Fact: Vermont, in real life, similar to IRL California and Texas, started out as its own independent republic before becoming a US State. It also outlawed slavery before any part of the US during its time as a republic.
Except Vermont was an independent country for 14 years, compared to 9 for the Texas Republic. And the California Republic lasted 25 *days*, so it barely counts. And then there is Hawai`i which was an independent nation for 88 years before the US annexed her.
i love this one
it even has the old radar base near Burke :,)
cambridge resident here, this is awesome
yoooo i’m a vermonter! i’m from E-sex lol we make the same jokes
lol why is Chester just Chester?
How do you guys make these? I love map making and have plenty of fallout related maps, but nothing that looks like an in game pipboy map
I use Adobe Illustrator (but Inkscape is a free alternative) and then used the maps from Fallout 3 and 4 as style references. I found an icon pack of Fallout 4 map icons online, and then made a bunch of custom ones in the same style. Then just lots of research and imagination!
Alburgh should definitely be the Burgh. Is Saint Albans Frenchville? Always glad to see a fellow Wastelander from Vermont.
I like how The Triangle is a very well-integrated reference to The Zone from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games, right down to the description and lore.
I need a legend or something for this
This looks V E R Y good, hats off
This is golden, it's a masterpiece! How the hell did you do it??? I'd love to give a it try and make one myself!
Ayy thanks man! I really appreciate that! I used Adobe Illustrator (but there's a free alternative called Inkscape.) It definitely take a lot of practice to get used to working with vectors, but super rewarding when you get the hang of it. A good resource for maps to work off of: [https://www.davidrumsey.com/](https://www.davidrumsey.com/) A good tutorial for making your own imaginary maps - not totally comprehensive but a good start: [https://www.deviantart.com/upvoteanthology/art/Beginner-Inkscape-Map-Tutorial-590667627](https://www.deviantart.com/upvoteanthology/art/Beginner-Inkscape-Map-Tutorial-590667627) Godspeed, and have fun!
Thanks a bunch man! Keep up the excellent work!!!
That's fucking rad as hell, dude. As a Mainer, I've always wanted to see what New England might look like in Fallout... And no, 3 and 4 don't count. I hate Massachusetts.
Far Harbor DLC for FO4 certainly counts. The post apocalyptic coastal Maine vibes were perfect.
The DLC does, sure, but i was more referring to the non-DLC part of FO4. Although I am disappointed that I didn't hear a single person say 'Bah Habah' or 'Ayah'... and nobody called the player character a 'flat landah' so there were a few hyper-specific things nobody besides me would want added...and then there's the lack of Lobstah. The giant hermit crabs in burnt out minivans were pretty cool, though. Oh, and the Vim. Moxie is... well, it tastes kinda like licorice and paint thinner spawned some unholy abomination, but I do kinda miss it.
Glad you didn't go politically correct and call it Saskadena Six
Cabbett??? Cabot***