With Obsidian's track record and Fallout 3's already buggy experience, is anyone else worried that New Vegas will be a bunch of great ideas, but without the fidelity necessary to make a compelling experience?

yes, especially since they are cramming more into the same engine

Obsidians past games have likely been buggy soley because they''ve always been rushed to release.  Lucas Arts released KotOR II before it was finished, despite what Obsidian told them.  Ditto for Neverwinter Nights 2.

" Obsidians past games have likely been buggy soley because they''ve always been rushed to release.  Lucas Arts released KotOR II before it was finished, despite what Obsidian told them.  Ditto for Neverwinter Nights 2. "

Obsidian is competent. I'm sure the game will run...passably as long as Bethesda actually gives them enough time. But they are still using Bethesda's engine, so it will be kinda janky.

there's sooo many bugs in fallout 3, but i played through the entire thing + dlc.

i think Obsidian proved themselves competent by being able to churn out fun games with the limited time they were given for each to develop

I don't think it will be any worse in terms of jank than Fallout 3. I think its possible that it will launch with some hiccups and bugs here and there but with Obsidian ( and in turn a few original Black Isle guys from Fallout 1 and 2) it is going to be a great game for those who enjoyed Fallout 3. I'm def looking forward to it.

There's something about Fallout 3's "jankyness" that is unique and, frankly, entertaining. It does not take itself too seriously, and how can it when a giant radscorpion can spawn out of nowhere to kill your robotic butler and maybe even you in the process. So, if New Vegas is like this I will be content, though it would be cool to get a slightly more polished experience. Whatever the outcome, the game will still be a blast to play.

Besides... CHRIS AVELLONE! 
 
You act like Obsidian actively destroys games, which isn't quite the case. They just can't get any respect from their publishers.

I'll continue to give Obsidian a little credit for knowing how rushed they've been with every game they've worked on thus far. When Alpha Protocol turns out to be crap, I'll be glad to finally change that policy.
 
I've got a little more faith in New Vegas because this is some of the real Fallout crew working on the game, although that could ultimately turn out to be a hindrance given the somewhat different direction Fallout 3 took.

Fallout 3 is one of the only games I love despite it's jankyness.

" Fallout 3 is one of the only games I love despite it's jankyness. "

I didn't have too many huge bugs or problems with fallout 3 and I alone put 500 or so hours into it but I read alot of stuff about it and followed the tips from other players of places not to go when I wasn't supposed to go there.

" I didn't have too many huge bugs or problems with fallout 3 and I alone put 500 or so hours into it but I read alot of stuff about it and followed the tips from other players of places not to go when I wasn't supposed to go there. "

Fallout 3= Kind of buggy. 
New Vegas= LESS buggy. 
That's how these things work.

I am just worried about console ports. And DLC (We know its gonna happen) for both 360 and PS3 was a horrible mess.

We will just have to wait to see in-game footage. Which surprisingly has not yet been released yet seeing as how the game is coming out in freaking November.

Bugs are to be expected with bigass open RPGS like this. All the best (ex-PC) RPG devs release buggy-fuck games. Well except for maybe Bioware with their massive EA blank checks.
 
Console gamers wanted RPGs; they get them... along with all the bugs inherent to the gameplay.

Given that most of the Obsidian crew are former Black Isle guys, who are the original creators of the Fallout franchise...AND they are working with an existing engine from the previous game rather than having to code much NEW stuff into the engine...ANNNNND they are working with a publisher who has respect for the material rather than just trying to pump something out for the sake of making some dough on the franchise name... 
 
...I'd say that Obsidian will be able to release one hell of a game with New Vegas. 
 
I still have some skepticism, though.

" There's something about Fallout 3's "jankyness" that is unique and, frankly, entertaining. It does not take itself too seriously, and how can it when a giant radscorpion can spawn out of nowhere to kill your robotic butler and maybe even you in the process. So, if New Vegas is like this I will be content, though it would be cool to get a slightly more polished experience. Whatever the outcome, the game will still be a blast to play. "

" @RHCPfan24 said:

" There's something about Fallout 3's "jankyness" that is unique and, frankly, entertaining. It does not take itself too seriously, and how can it when a giant radscorpion can spawn out of nowhere to kill your robotic butler and maybe even you in the process. So, if New Vegas is like this I will be content, though it would be cool to get a slightly more polished experience. Whatever the outcome, the game will still be a blast to play. "

Exactly.  I love the Fallout 3 jank, it's strangely endearing. "

Exactly. Sort of the same deal with Vampire - The Masquerade: Bloodlines, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and a bunch of other great Russian games.

" i think Obsidian proved themselves competent by being able to churn out fun games with the limited time they were given for each to develop "

it will be good.

" @WilliamRLBaker said:

" I didn't have too many huge bugs or problems with fallout 3 and I alone put 500 or so hours into it but I read alot of stuff about it and followed the tips from other players of places not to go when I wasn't supposed to go there. "

500 HOURS!!!!  I put like a hundred in and saw about everything. "

Well, I had great fun playing and completing fallout 3 and I'm sure I will with New Vegas.

I didn't mind Fallout 3's bugginess too much. I did however find the early DLC issues a bit irritating though. Playing it on PC, I would have liked to download them directly from Steam instead of the glitchy and annoying Windows Live client. 

" Obsidians past games have likely been buggy soley because they''ve always been rushed to release.  Lucas Arts released KotOR II before it was finished, despite what Obsidian told them.  Ditto for Neverwinter Nights 2. "

Well, Fallout 3 was quite janky and buggy, but the jank was part of its appeal somehow.  If it's at least as good as Fallout 3, I'll be happy.

"Exactly. Sort of the same deal with Vampire - The Masquerade: Bloodlines, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and a bunch of other great Russian games."

I just hope Obsidian actually finishes the game unlike KOTOR 2.

Nah................I say they'll clean the broken bits up a lot.

YES! im worried that the game will look and play to much the same! sure they have hardcore mode and things i just dont see a lot of new ideas to make me want the game more, but i want to see more!

Obsidian could be the Gearbox of RPGs. Started doing expansions and sequels to established franchises, before setting out on their own. Hopefully their trek ends up being as successful as well.