Fallout New Vegas Crazy Crazy Crazy 2nd Floor Key: Unlocking the secrets of the Crazy Crazy Crazy quest in Fallout New Vegas

If you’re exploring the Black Mountain radio facility during the “Crazy, Crazy, Crazy” quest in Fallout: New Vegas, you might encounter a locked door on the second floor of Tabitha’s broadcast building. Players often get stuck searching for the elusive 2nd floor key, hoping it will let them access the broadcast room and progress the quest.

Here’s what you need to know: there is no separate item called the “2nd Floor Key.” Instead, gaining access relies on cleverly navigating the environment and interacting with quest elements. The door to the broadcast room is specifically locked with a "key" that is actually held by the Nightkin named Rhonda (Tabitha’s robotic companion). To open the door, you can:

1. Pick the lock: If your Lockpick skill is high enough (100 required), you can open the door without a key.
2. Find Tabitha: Alternatively, you can confront or trick Tabitha herself; sometimes she carries a key or the door can be opened after certain quest progressions (by releasing Rhonda, for example).
3. Complete the quest objectives: Freeing Rhonda (Tabitha's robot) in the storage building downstairs will often cause Tabitha to leave her post, leaving the broadcast room unguarded and accessible.

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Tips 1:

Try sneaking past the super mutants or using stealth to avoid unnecessary combat while exploring Black Mountain. Using the right skill checks (like Speech or Repair) can open up alternate pathways and quest resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Is there a physical “2nd floor key” item in Fallout New Vegas?

A: No, there isn’t a traditional item by that name. Access is gained through quest progression, lockpicking, or events involving Tabitha and Rhonda.

Q: What Lockpick skill is needed to open the broadcast room door?

A: You need a Lockpick skill of 100 to open this door without a key.

Q: Can I get into the room another way?

A: Yes, freeing Rhonda causes Tabitha to leave, leaving the door either unguarded or sometimes unlocked via quest update.

Q: What do I find inside the broadcast room?

A: You can confront Tabitha, complete key quest steps, and find loot and quest-related items.

Q: Does helping Rhonda influence the quest rewards?

A: Yes, releasing Rhonda peacefully helps you resolve “Crazy, Crazy, Crazy” with less violence, reflecting on your approach during the quest.