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* Grass density to 0 (or 3/4, 1/4, depends on a taste) | * Grass density to 0 (or 3/4, 1/4, depends on a taste) | ||
− | + | In the second place: | |
* Grass shadows off (minor visual impact with some performance impact, though depends on API and taste) | * Grass shadows off (minor visual impact with some performance impact, though depends on API and taste) | ||
* Sun rays off (like above) | * Sun rays off (like above) | ||
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* Ambient occlusion at all | * Ambient occlusion at all | ||
* FXAA | * FXAA | ||
− | * Soft | + | * Soft Particles |
* Anisotropic filtering | * Anisotropic filtering | ||
* MSAA from x2 to 0 | * MSAA from x2 to 0 | ||
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* Object prefetching on - disabled cause stuttering, delete -noprefetch from your shortcut properties. | * Object prefetching on - disabled cause stuttering, delete -noprefetch from your shortcut properties. | ||
{{ii}} Settings tested on Q9650/HD7870. | {{ii}} Settings tested on Q9650/HD7870. | ||
− | * Some settings may require game restart, even if you're not asked to do so (e.g. grass density, texture quality, MSAA). | + | * Some settings may require the game restart, even if you're not asked to do so (e.g. grass density, texture quality, MSAA). |
* Restart the game (instead of just clicking quit the game and load last save) in case of performance decrease after changing details lot of times. | * Restart the game (instead of just clicking quit the game and load last save) in case of performance decrease after changing details lot of times. | ||
− | * If your game settings stopped to be saved after game restart, change the settings and save them before loading the game. | + | * If your game settings stopped to be saved after the game restart, change the settings and save them before loading the game. |
− | * Run the game only from desktop shortcut to avoid crash on launch. | + | * Run the game only from a desktop shortcut to avoid crash on launch. |
* Alt+Tab cause engine error. Temporarily disable full screen to avoid it, and enable it again afterwards. | * Alt+Tab cause engine error. Temporarily disable full screen to avoid it, and enable it again afterwards. | ||
− | * Game utilizes computing power of more than two cores only during loading (though distributes load linearly). | + | * Game utilizes the computing power of more than two cores only during loading (though distributes load linearly). |
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{{Fixbox|description=Use compatibility mode of Windows Vista SP2 or XP SP3|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use compatibility mode of Windows Vista SP2 or XP SP3|fix= | ||
− | Double FPS boost in certain areas with ~>99% GPU usage, and | + | Double FPS boost in certain more rare areas with ~>99% GPU usage, and is visible after >1 minute after loading save (e.g. Monolith base. [https://yadi.sk/d/Z7NByibCT9WCpA Before and after saves] - also settings testing place) |
− | {{--}} Cause very slow level loading times, saves, main menu, or rarely hang after pressing ESC. | + | {{--}} Cause very slow level loading times, saves, the main menu, or rarely hang after pressing ESC. |
− | * You can preserve FPS gain achieved in compatibility mode by saving the game | + | * You can preserve FPS gain achieved in compatibility mode by saving the game and loading it in the game launched normally. |
* FPS drops again after triggering progress during quests (e.g. after quest text appearing, spawning new enemies - usually when the game stops for a few seconds, or stutters). | * FPS drops again after triggering progress during quests (e.g. after quest text appearing, spawning new enemies - usually when the game stops for a few seconds, or stutters). | ||
* Turn on shader cache in GPU driver panel to increase save and level loading times (SSD recommended). | * Turn on shader cache in GPU driver panel to increase save and level loading times (SSD recommended). |
Revision as of 20:07, 3 January 2019
Developers | |
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Dezowave | |
Engines | |
X-Ray Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 26, 2014 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. | |
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl | 2007 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky | 2008 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat | 2009 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha (Unofficial) | 2014 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | 2023 |
Key points
- Fan game that tries to recreate the original design and atmosphere of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl as seen early in development.
- Does not require any of the official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games installed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website | Free download. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Standalone install and new game start needed!
The latest official patch v1.4005, titled "Director`s Cut", is available at Moddb.com. Link: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Lost Alpha v1.4005 DC Torrent!
Skip intro videos
Start game with -nointro parameter[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\appdata\user.ltx[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\appdata\savedgames[Note 1] |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Some unimportant non-conversation speech is Russian (e.g. jokes). | |||
Russian |
Issues fixed
Unable to save, load or make screenshots
Install in non-default location[citation needed] |
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Install the game outside Program Files. |
Run as Administrator[citation needed] |
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Missing footstep sounds
- This bug can also cause game crashes.
Disable first person body awareness[citation needed] |
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Various problems on 32bit systems
Delete files[citation needed] |
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Low FPS troubleshooting
Game settings tips for preserving the best graphics and performance |
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Max out and turn on all settings, and to improve FPS, set sliders and options as following (ready config):
In the second place:
Disable for 1 FPS gain (from 23 FPS):
Others:
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Use compatibility mode of Windows Vista SP2 or XP SP3 |
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Double FPS boost in certain more rare areas with ~>99% GPU usage, and is visible after >1 minute after loading save (e.g. Monolith base. Before and after saves - also settings testing place)
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"Can't open video stream" crash
Install Xvid[citation needed] |
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Install Xvid. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Modifications
Reshade by YoYo Download
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 7, 8. 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | Intel Core i5, i7 3.5 GHz AMD equivalent 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | 20 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT ATI/AMD Radeon HD3000 series | Nvidia GeForce GT700 series ATI/AMD Radeon HD7000 series |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).