So, every time i walk past Redding, i see "This is a main source of gold in Wasteland.", while i know that there's no gold in Redding.
So what is a gold nugget in the world of 2238?
A rare and kind of pointless item, with some HtH and throwing weapon stats, since there's no gold coins in the Wasteland.
Perhaps there are people, who are still interested in this relict item of wealth, like Enclave or craftsmen, since it's easy to handle and doesn't corrode. Or perhaps they are just interested in shiny paperweights, whatever.
I'd like to suggest a possibility of mining worthless gold nuggets in Redding. Before you stamp this suggestion as pointless, i'd like to list up the use possibilities:
1. For purposes of making fun on "gold farmers" from WoW, mining it day and night, as if it were something worth.
2. Good throwing projectiles for new players.
3. Shiny things to decorate bases (with best regards to Wichura)
4. Heavy quest items.
This suggestion doesn't affect gameplay mechanics in any kind, but has a merely cosmetic nature.
Feel free to comment.
