The game isn't revolving around them but it's an active part. The character development part is important because everyone wants a unique character that, through hard work, becomes a force to be reckoned with. It might be kind of a demi-god complex. I believe the grim, raw feel that represented by the games harsh reality tops the list. The war that started Fallout was the worst war ever.
Countless lives are in ruins and the mighty rule the weak.
I really want people to feel the dark atmosphere and relate to the characters. Sometimes there is no good guy in Fallout just the lesser evil. The Fallout universe has been carefully drawn out, and the stories of the previous games have been incredibly popular with fans. If something I write is over the top, Chris Taylor will be knocking on my door quick, fast and in a hurry. I have a fair amount of input in the story.