Day Tripper

Day Tripper or Daytripper is a pre-War recreational drug introduced .
==Background==
A mild pre-War hallucinogenic drug, Day Tripper (stylized as Daytripper) was favored by Americans looking for a happy escape from reality. The resulting high made users more laid back and relaxed, though the tranquilizing effect made physical tasks more difficult to accomplish.Fallout 4 loading screens: "A pre-war chem favored by those looking for a 'happy escape,' Daytripper raises both Charisma and Luck, but lowers Strength, for a limited period of time." It was an acceptable tradeoff for consumers looking for "happiness in a bottle."Fallout 76 loading screens: "Sold as 'happiness in a bottle,' Daytripper grants a temporary bonus to Charisma and Luck, but also a temporary penalty to Strength." Due to the psychoactive effect,Palace of the Winding Path terminal entries; guided meditation terminal, Marking Incense it was used to manage symptoms of PTSD, such as those suffered by Anchorage campaign veterans upon return to civilian life.Charleston terminal entries; terminal, Davis, P
As a recreational drug, it was quite popular among all social groups in pre-War America. It helped society cope with the strain of the Sino-American War, food riots and general dissolution of society across the nation.Fallout: The Roleplaying Game Rulebook p.167: "A mild pre-War relaxant and hallucinogen, Day Tripper was favored by Americans seeking a brief escape from reality. The resulting high made users more laid-back and relaxed, while also making them less inclined to exert themselves physically. It was popular amongst many social groups during the stresses of the Great War, food riots, and general societal problems in the years before the bombs fell." The drug was popular across social strata, taken by conspiracy theorists,Sanctuary Hills terminal entries; ledger terminal, Baker CIT students,Sanctuary Hills terminal entries; ledger terminal, Isaacs and regular married couples alike.Sanctuary Hills terminal entries; ledger terminal, Ward
It remained popular for the same reason after the War,Raider: "When I'm on Daytripper, every day's a great one." though overindulging to cope with the reality of the wasteland is known to cause actual hallucinations.Vault 76 dweller: "Look pal, lay off the Daytripper and Psycho for a bit? A little is fine but overindulgence isn't healthy."Settler guard: "Oh you think I'm fibbing? Is it gonna take a little trip to space for you to open your eyes? Besides, after what I've seen Calmex is my medication."(Settlers' dialogue)Vault 76 dweller: "Look, you should lay off the Daytripper for a bit. Too much indulgence isn't healthy."Settler guard: "Ohh, you think I was out of it! It's gonna take a little trip to space for you to open your eyes, huh?"(W05_RE_Camp_JP08_CryptidStories_FlatwoodsMonster)Vault 76 dweller: "Umm that was actually just a man in costume. It's called Daytripper for a reason, you need to stop using it at night."Wandering storyteller: "Really? I coulda sworn I saw something else. Maybe you're right, but I don't sleep well any other way."(Wandering storyteller's dialogue) It could also be reliably mixed with other drugs without killing the user, though doing so exacerbated the risk of addiction and its severity.Operator: ""Lizzie Wyath: " "Operator: ""(Operators and Lizzie Wyath's dialogue)
==Variants==
===Daytripper===
A bottle of the hallucinogen. May cause Day Tripper addiction.
==Notes==
* A bottle of Day Tripper can be seen inside of the Fallout Television Series, during the events of Episode 4, inside the drawer of fingers.
==References==
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