Although this isn't my first article on "Fallout 76" (and it most likely won't be my last) I wanted to take the time to argue my thoughts on the changes made to the V.A.T.S. or Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System for the multiplayer title. Although there is the main issue of it only working half the time due to one of the many bugs in the game, seriously, I had 98% on a super mutant that was 5 feet in front of me and nothing hit, my main grip isn't with a bug, it's with the system itself.

For those of you unfamiliar to the Bethesda series, the V.A.T.S. system is a unique feature of the "Fallout" games that has been a staple of the franchise since the original "Fallout," then with the game studio Interplay. The system is fairly simple to use, hit a button on your controller/keyboard and the world will freeze for a few moments allowing players to target nearby enemies and even includes a percent chance to hit on the target. With perks you can even aim at specific body parts which can sometimes allow you to shoot off the arm holding the weapon in their hand.

For me, especially grinding those first few hours of gameplay into a "Fallout" game, V.A.T.S. is not only effective to help me finish quests and kill feral ghouls, but it is a great XP booster too which allows me to get newer weapons, more perks, and a better gaming experience overall.

So here is where my gripe comes in, "Fallout 76's" V.A.T.S. (when it works) doesn't stop time, but just slows down it, taking away those great cinematics that accompany using the feature. And look, I understand Bethesda's reason for the change, because "76" is a multiplayer game there is no pausing at all whenever you are playing the game, even when you bring up the main menu, so why would V.A.T.S. be any different?

This major shift, no matter how small it may seem, has completely changed my favorite part of the franchise in a way that I don't think is worth it. And with Bethesda most likely not changing back this change, it looks like I will need to start playing "Fallout 4" again to relieve my V.A.T.S. itch.