First known as University Hall, Woodburn Hall was constructed between 18 and is the largest of the circle’s buildings.
This iconic building is part of the Woodburn Circle, a historic group of buildings in the downtown campus of West Virginia University. Note: After watching the Fallout 76 Documentary, they mention the Mothman is an ever-evolving enemy throughout the game. Did the developers of Fallout 76 draw inspiration from this urban legend? Seems a bit coincidental since they have a flying, man-like creature called a Scorchbeast in the video game’s trailer. Reportedly seen from 1966-1967, the Mothman has become an infamous part of West Virginia folklore, similar to Bigfoot or the Skunk Ape. If you’re not from around the area, you probably haven’t heard of the Mothman from Point Pleasant. They are a popular attraction, playing host to many major sporting events like golf and tennis championships. Now, the Greenbrier is an upscale resort located in Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Congress, the site was decommissioned after the Washington Post blew its cover in 1992. Ironically, the Greenbrier sits above a Fallout-style bunker. It will be interesting to see how the developers incorporated the surrounding mountains, wilderness, and of course, the New River into the game. We’ve written about hiking, biking, and fishing in New River Gorge, but never surviving there during an apocalypse. While there may be a number of similar bridges in coal country, I’m pretty sure they drew inspiration from the most popular one in the state. This iconic bridge is hard to mistake for anything else. Morgantown, Harper’s Ferry, Charleston, and more all make their way into this groundbreaking game.
From iconic buildings to local folklore, the designers and developers at Bethesda have done an incredible job of incorporating West Virginia’s real-world charm into an apocalyptic wasteland. We preach #gooutsideandplay, not #stayinsideandplayvideogames, but when a series like Fallout bases their largest and most anticipated game of the franchise in West Virginia, we pay attention.Īfter watching the trailer for Fallout 76, it’s hard to miss the real-world landmarks featured in the game, many of which we’ve covered online and in the magazine. It’s definitely not our bread-and-butter. I know, we’re talking about video games on Blue Ridge Outdoors. The largest and most anticipated chapter in the Fallout video game series takes place in West Virginia, featuring real-world locations.
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