The Amateur Alchemist is a side quest in The Outer Worlds that revolves around helping a scientist named Vaughn with his research. Here’s a detailed explanation of the quest, its pivotal decision points, and its potential outcomes and rewards.
The quest begins when the player speaks to Vaughn Cortes in Roseway. Vaughn is a scientist working for Auntie Cleo and is researching a new drug called “Adrena-Time.” He asks the player to retrieve a journal containing research data on Raptidon musk from a lab in the Covert Lab area.
The player must decide whether to give the research data to Vaughn or to Gladys, a merchant on the Groundbreaker. The choice involves weighing the benefits and consequences of their actions and considering the impact on the various factions in the game.
Outcomes and Rewards To Who You Give Research Data To
- Give the research data to Vaughn:
- Vaughn will use the data to create a new drug called “Raptidon Musk.”
- The player will receive Bits and a reputation boost with Auntie Cleo.
- Sell the research data to Gladys:
- The player will receive Bits and a reputation boost with the Groundbreaker.
- Vaughn will not be able to complete his research, and the player will not receive the “Raptidon Musk” drug.
Impact on the player’s experiences later in the game
The decisions made in “The Amateur Alchemist” can have lasting consequences that affect the player’s experience throughout the game. Depending on the choices made, the player may have access to different quests, resources, and interactions with NPCs. The player’s reputation with various factions may also be affected, which can influence the availability of quests, vendor prices, and resources from these factions.
- Giving the research data to Vaughn will improve the player’s reputation with Auntie Cleo, potentially leading to more quests and opportunities related to that faction.
- Selling the research data to Gladys will improve the player’s reputation with the Groundbreaker, potentially leading to more quests and opportunities related to that faction.
The availability of the “Raptidon Musk” drug may also be affected by the player’s decision, as it will only be available if the player gives the research data to Vaughn.
