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=== Loading DLC === | === Loading DLC === | ||
| − | {{ii}} Once a DLC pack is bought and downloaded, it must be enabled from the splash screen of ''Fallout: New | + | {{ii}} Once a DLC pack is bought and downloaded, it must be enabled from the splash screen of ''Fallout: New Vegas'', under the {{File|Data Files}} menu option. Make sure each DLC pack is checked. |
== Improvements == | == Improvements == | ||
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{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Default|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\FalloutPrefs.ini}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Default|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\FalloutPrefs.ini}} | ||
| − | {{Game Location Table/row|Default|Steam\SteamApps\common\ | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Default|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout New Vegas\Fallout_default.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor}} | ||
| − | # Open {{File|Fallout_default.ini}} | + | # Open {{File|Fallout_default.ini}} |
# Find the following lines: | # Find the following lines: | ||
| − | + | <pre>iSafeZoneXWide=15 | |
| − | + | iSafeZoneYWide=15 | |
| − | + | iSafeZoneX=15</pre> | |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Relevant multi-monitor resolutions: | {{ii}} Relevant multi-monitor resolutions: | ||
| − | {| class="wikitable" style="margin-top:-2px" | + | :{| class="wikitable" style="margin-top:-2px" |
|- | |- | ||
! 3840x1024 !! 5040x1050 | ! 3840x1024 !! 5040x1050 | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit Field of view (FOV)}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit Field of view (FOV)}} | ||
| − | # Open {{File|Fallout_default.ini}} | + | # Open {{File|Fallout_default.ini}} |
| − | # Find the following | + | # Find the following line: |
| − | + | <pre>fDefaultFOV=75.0000</pre> | |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} If you use the console command "fov ##" achievements will be disabled for the current session of the game, edit the files mentioned above for a permanent fix. | {{ii}} If you use the console command "fov ##" achievements will be disabled for the current session of the game, edit the files mentioned above for a permanent fix. | ||
{{ii}} Suggested FOV values (with the assumption of default being good for 5:4): | {{ii}} Suggested FOV values (with the assumption of default being good for 5:4): | ||
| − | {| class="wikitable" style="margin-top:-2px" | + | :{| class="wikitable" style="margin-top:-2px" |
|- | |- | ||
! Aspect Ratio !! FOV Value | ! Aspect Ratio !! FOV Value | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Set resolution in FalloutPrefs.ini}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Set resolution in FalloutPrefs.ini}} | ||
| − | # Open {{File|Fallout_default.ini | + | # Open {{File|Fallout_default.ini}} |
# Change the lines: | # Change the lines: | ||
iSize W=1366 | iSize W=1366 | ||
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=== [[Borderless fullscreen windowed]] === | === [[Borderless fullscreen windowed]] === | ||
Working using [http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/42956/ GameCompanion], [[Borderless Windowed]]. Does not work with [[ShiftWindow]] and [[AutoHotKey]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref> | Working using [http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/42956/ GameCompanion], [[Borderless Windowed]]. Does not work with [[ShiftWindow]] and [[AutoHotKey]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref> | ||
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| + | === [[Vertical sync (Vsync)]] === | ||
| + | {{ii}} VSync is enabled at all times, even if the Vertical Sync box is unticked. This setting can be forced in the {{File|Fallout_default.ini}} file. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Force Disable VSync}} | ||
| + | # Open <code>Fallout_default.ini</code> | ||
| + | # Change <br/><code>iPresentInterval=1</code> to <code>iPresentInterval=0</code> | ||
| + | }} | ||
== Input settings == | == Input settings == | ||
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# Open <code>Fallout_default.ini</code> | # Open <code>Fallout_default.ini</code> | ||
# Find the section: <code>[Controls]</code> | # Find the section: <code>[Controls]</code> | ||
| − | # Add | + | # Add these lines: |
| − | + | <pre>fForegroundMouseAccelBase=0 | |
| − | + | fForegroundMouseAccelTop=0 | |
| − | + | fForegroundMouseBase=0 | |
| − | + | fForegroundMouseMult=0</pre> | |
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Revision as of 13:15, 22 July 2013
| Fallout | |
|---|---|
| Fallout | 1997 |
| Fallout 2 | 1998 |
| Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel | 2001 |
| Fallout 3 | 2008 |
| Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 |
| Fallout 4 | 2015 |
| Fallout Shelter | 2016 |
| Fallout 4 VR | 2017 |
| Fallout 76 | 2018 |
Key points
- Shares many similarities with Fallout 3 in terms of its engine and performance.
General information
- Fallout Wiki
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Loading DLC
- Once a DLC pack is bought and downloaded, it must be enabled from the splash screen of Fallout: New Vegas, under the
Data Filesmenu option. Make sure each DLC pack is checked.
Improvements
Mods
- Nexus Mod Manager - the best mod manager for Bethesda games, making the process of installing mods much easier.
- Fallout New Vegas Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout New Vegas mods.
JSawyer
- Requires all DLCs be downloaded and installed in order to work.
- A "general difficulty tweak and bug fix mod" by the creator of the game, JSawyer.
New Vegas Uncut
- Mod author MoBurma has listed content which has been cut from the game due to time constraints.
- Restores content from the game in a number of individual mods.
- Many mods in the series are not compatible with each other, and are not necessarily suited to use in a full playthrough.
NTCore 4GB Patch
- Improves stability for 64-bit operating systems by allowing the game to address up to 4 GB of memory.
Game data
Configuration File Location
Save game location
- Autosaves and quicksaves automatically create a backup of the previous save when overwritten with the file extension '.bak'.
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
- Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.
Multi-monitor
- Adds support for multi-monitor set-ups.
- HUD is shown on the middle/main monitor.
| Instructions |
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- Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:
3840x1024 5040x1050 iSafeZoneXWide=610 iSafeZoneXWide=770 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneX=610 iSafeZoneX=770
Field of view (FOV)
| Instructions |
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- If you use the console command "fov ##" achievements will be disabled for the current session of the game, edit the files mentioned above for a permanent fix.
- Suggested FOV values (with the assumption of default being good for 5:4):
Aspect Ratio FOV Value 4:3 79.9000 16:9 105.3000 15:9 99.0000 16:10 95.2000
Windowed
- Resolution options can be set in the splash screen.
- However, windowed mode cannot be set to native resolution, it will always be limited to a size smaller than native.
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Working using GameCompanion, Borderless Windowed. Does not work with ShiftWindow and AutoHotKey.[1]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
- VSync is enabled at all times, even if the Vertical Sync box is unticked. This setting can be forced in the
Fallout_default.inifile.
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
| Instructions |
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Audio settings
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game Crashes Randomly
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FalloutNV.exe has stopped working
- This usually occurs when trying to quit the game.
File:Gameboostfix.png
Fix: Game Booster Settings
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Game Stuck On Loading Screen
- Perpetual loading screen.
- Sometimes attempting to 'load' a save game does not work.
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Unable To Level
- Caused by using
adlevelconsole command.
| Instructions |
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Some Sounds Don't Work
- Voice acting and Pip-boy sounds (and possibly others) can not be heard, while the radio and movement can.
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application load error P:0000065434
- This happens when you start the launcher.
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Game Crashes on Startup (NVSE installed properly)
- This happens when you start the game, and have mods that utilize NVSE. (New Vegas Script Extender)
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Player "Sliding"
- Character will continue to move or "slide" a bit sometimes even after they have stopped moving. Note that this should not be confused for the game engine forcing characters to take a full step when moving.
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System requirements