Set in the aftermath of a world-wide nuclear war, Fallout will challenge you to survive in an unknown and dangerous world. You will take the role of a Vault-dweller, a person who has grown up in a secluded, underground survival Vault. Circumstances arise that force you to go Outside -- to a strange world 80 years after the end of the modern civilization. A world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.

At the risk of being charged with thread necromancy and repeating myself (I already put in quite a lengthy diatribe under Fallout 2 discussion), but I can't help myself

BEST...GAME...EVER!!!

(except maybe planescape torment)

im playing fallout 2 i found a dog call the bad luck dog i can't get rid of him could anyone tell me how to kill him i have bomb him shot him and he does not die how do i get rid of him please write back

I don't ... think you can!
Although, may be you can... I think he actually did get thrashed somewhere by enemy bazaars if I remember correctly, may be not.
Also, for the stealthy of you - go down to the south-east-most city (forgot the name) and there will be a gun shop with 3 or 4 guards with bazaars and huge ammo packs. If you are good enough, you can pick all 4... if not, just get one.

Oh and yeah...
Fallout 2 is on my most favorite list! Definitely one of the best games out there.

Fallout 2 was probably the first RPG i've played. I loved it so much. I liked the story and how it was set in the future with mutants and other creatures (the cows were my favorite ).

About the dog, I recall seeing him as a real pain.