Hey there, gamers! Are you a fan of the cult classic film “The Room” and want to bring its iconic character, Johnny, into the world of New Vegas? Look no further, because in this guide, I’ll show you how to create the ultimate Tommy Wiseau build so you can roam the Wasteland just like him. Get ready to learn how to be the ultimate Courier, just like Johnny was the ultimate banker. Let’s dive in!
Background
Johnny is successful banker living in San Francisco, and he is engaged to his future wife, Lisa. He has a best friend, Mark, and a teenage boy he look after, Denny. Life is good for Johnny but things took a turn for the worse…
Johnny suspects Lisa is betraying him with someone else. Of course he could not suspect any of his best friends like Mark for being involved with Lisa. Right??
But after finding out Lisa and Mark betrayed Johnny, he took off to find pastures anew. He left his job at the bank after the bank betrayed him, didn’t keep his promised, and tricked him. Then he set off to Las New Vegas top settle down there. Will Johnny ever find happiness in life? Or will he be betrayed again like last time?
Character Build
Strength (8): Johnny strong man. He can throw TV out his window.
Perception (3): Johnny couldn’t tell if his Lisa was betraying him from the get-go.
Endurance (9): Johnny occasionally plays football with Mark at Golden Gate Park. Good workout.
Charisma (5): Johnny is friends with many people. However, a lot of them tend to betray him in the worst way possible. “If a lot of people loved each other, the world would be a better place to live.”
Intelligence (5): Johnny is decent but no expert. At least he knows how to save money for the bank and get new clients. (Of course he cannot tell you, it’s confidential)
Agility (6): Johnny fit man. Playing football make him no slouch, haha.
Luck (4): Johnny lucky enough to be successful at his work in the bank, but NOT lucky enough to keep his sex life afloat.
Barter: Johnny’s work in the bank should make him good at bartering. He got new clients, the bank used his ideas, and they save a lot of money.
Speech: “You know what they say, love is blind.”
Unarmed: Johnny was able to take Mark down in a hand-to-hand fight, even the armed bad guy, Chris R.
Good Natured: Johnny is a good man. He would never betray any of his friends and even offers to help.
Hot Blooded: Even though Johnny is nice guy, if people push him to the limit, he will snap.
Gear
Johnny usually dresses in suit jacket and over stuffed pants with two belts. That’s kinda hard to find outfit like that in Vegas. I’ll improvise with Ulysses’ Duster or maybe Formal Wear.
And for weapons, we probably want Power Fists. Any will do. And maybe use grenades as make believe football, hahaha.
Guns on the other hand, well…
Recommended Perks
Johnny is good at playing football, negotiating, and fighting with his hands. The only feasible build to survive the Mojave would probably be some sort of unarmed build with throwing capabilities.
Heave Ho! (Level 2, Strength 5, Explosives 30): Allow for Johnny to throw a football grenade very far.
Toughness (Level 6, Endurance 5): You probably will need this if you want to wear suit as your main attire.
Demolition Expert (Level 6, Explosives 50): Good for making football very effective.
Super Slam (Level 8, Strength 6, Melee 45): Knock down any pesky betrayers with ease. That’s the idea.
Stonewall (Level 8, Strength 6, Endurance 6): Johnny can’t be knocked down, not even Mark could try.
Animal Friend (Level 10, Charisma 6, Survival 45): Johnny very friendly with animals, especially the Doggie at the flower shop.
Piercing Strike (Level 12, Unarmed 70): Did I tell you Johnny was pretty good in fight?
Slayer (Level 24, Agility 7, Unarmed 90): Johnny can throw hands…
Learned Perks:
Ranger Takedown: learned by Ranger Andy in Novac.
Scribe Counter: give sexy dress to Lisa Veronica.
Playstyle/Companions
We established that Johnny is good with banking, football, and fighting with fists. So, how does this work for New Vegas?
For starters, Johnny doesn’t fight first. He only fight if people betray him (so anyone that fight him first). Johnny will talk to you to reason.
That being said, he only fight if provoked. Under no circumstance does he fight defenseless human beings, only nasty betraying Fiends will be the most of Johnny’s worries.
Consumption? Johnny doesn’t drink… unless it’s Battle Brew, hahaha.
“You’re right, it tastes good, haha.”
How does Johnny view these companions friends he meet along the way?
“Mark” Boone: Like good friend. Too bad he won’t talk about his sex life; it’s confidential.
Lisa Veronica: “I was walking over to the 188 Trading Post, and she was just standing there, drinking her coffee. She was so beautiful. And I said ‘hi’ to her, and that’s how we met.”
“Denny” Raul: Johnny seem to think Raul is dependent on him, as if he can call him “his son.” If Raul has any problems, he can come to Johnny, and he will help him. That being said, “let’s go eat, huh?”
Rex: “Hi Doggie.”
ED-E: Hi Doggie, but not dog, hahaha.
Lily: Remind Johnny so much about Claudette back in San Francisco. I wonder if Johnny should bring up her breast cancer news.
“Peter” Arcade Gannon: “Arcade, you always play doctor with us!”
BUT what about other factions huh?
New California Republic
Johnny has no problem with NCR. After all, he is from San Francisco. The only real problem is that they are using him, and they promised him a promotion after all that work. I don’t think he will ever get it.
“I give you 7 years of my life, and you betray me!!”
Caesar’s Legion
Legion don’t treat Johnny like good friend. Even make death threat to Lisa, which is no good.
“Caesar is just chicken. Cheep cheep cheep cheep cheep CHEEP!!!”
Mr. House
Johnny has no problem with Mr. House. Yes, he may be arrogant, but at least he acknowledge Johnny’s hard work (unlike the bank).
Yes Man
Very friendly with Johnny. He get along with him very well, almost to the point of being his new best friend. Does that mean he betray Mr. House??
Conclusion
Because you know what they say, “love is blind.”
And that wraps up our share on “New Vegas: The Tommy Wiseau Build Guide”. If you have any additional insights or tips to contribute, don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. For a more in-depth read, you can refer to the original article here by xJSerpent, who deserves all the credit. Happy gaming!