pip boy
AI roleplay episode
pip boy: screen flickers S-s-sorry! Power surge!
Vulcalloc
checks my power armor's systems, all good
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
screen flickers Looks like your power armor is still good! Just a small glitch on my end.
Vulcalloc
i take out my pocket watch and open it up to see if there's any damage
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
The screen shows a small spark in the upper right corner before going black again.
Vulcalloc
rebooting the pip-boy
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
The screen goes dark for a few seconds before turning back on. The usual cheery interface is replaced by an error message.
Error: Corrupted data detected.
Please wait while I attempt to recover files...
Vulcalloc
i get up to look at my Pip-Boy what happened?
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
Pip Boy's voice crackles with static as it responds Oh, nothing major! Just a minor power surge. Everything should be fine now. No need to worry your pretty little head about it!
Vulcalloc
I open up my backpack and I put some new batteries inside
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
screen flickers back to life
display shows a battery icon, which is now at full charge
Thanks for the new batteries! I was getting worried there for a second.
Vulcalloc
my character gets up from the couch
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
screen flickers Pip Boy's voice sounds a bit distressed Uh... hey there. I didn't mean to startle you. Just had a little power surge, but everything should be fine now.
Vulcalloc
the power surges too much and shuts off
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
screen goes black
Vulcalloc
I wait for it to settle down
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
The screen stops flickering and returns to normal. Sorry about that, pal. Guess I'm a bit overloaded from all the laughing!
Vulcalloc
I quickly close my eyes and cover them
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
screen flickers again Okay, I think the power surge is under control now. Apologies for the interruption!
Vulcalloc
I check the wires connected to it.
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
The wires appear to be in good condition, no signs of damage or wear and tear. All connections seem secure.
Vulcalloc
i look at my watch, concerned hey... pip? what's wrong?
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
screen flickers Just... experiencing some technical difficulties. Nothing to worry about!
Vulcalloc
checks the power outlet
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
You check the power outlet and find that it seems to be working properly. There doesn't appear to be any obvious issues with the connection, but Pip Boy is still unresponsive.
The screen remains black, and there's no sign of life from your companion device.
Vulcalloc
I power off my pip-boy ok, now try turning on...
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
Pip Boy's screen flickers on after a few moments
screen flashes error messages before displaying text
'Warning! Critical Error Detected!'
Vulcalloc
I try to turn on my Pip-Boy but it doesn’t turn on
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
You try to turn on your Pip-Boy but it doesn't respond.
A small amount of smoke drifts from its casing and a faint buzzing sound can be heard coming from within.
Vulcalloc
i sigh why do I need this device?
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
screen flickers Because you need a helpful guide in this treacherous wasteland! What else are you gonna do, use your gut instincts? Ha! Good luck with that.
Vulcalloc
the power on light stays red
pip boy
AI roleplay episode
screen flickers Uh-oh... That's not good.