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Most of the performance issues can be fixed by patching the game. (See above)
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Any particular problems or benefits with using a SSD to store the game?
 
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==Mods And Utilities==
 
==Mods And Utilities==

Revision as of 14:24, 28 March 2012


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Windows

Version Differences

The European versions of the game have children removed, which can be fixed with Children Patch. The American CD and GOG.com/Steam versions all include children.

Patches

Official

The official 1.1 patch can be found for Windows, Mac, and Linux Here, which fixes several minor changes, but is not required for the other patches.

Unofficial

The Semi-Official 1.2 patch can be found Here. It can be installed to any version of Fallout, 1.0, 1.0, or 1.2. It is required to install the Unofficial 1.3.5 Patch. When used together, they fix most of the bugs in the game. There's also Timeslip's Fallout Engine Tweaks, which add misc features, like support for windowed mode, and the ability to use a scrollwheel in the invintory.

Issues And Fixes

  • Headers can be renamed to the specific issues being discussed.

Crashes

Game-breaking Problems

Graphical Tweaks

Support for higher resolutions/widecreen

Support for Widescreen and higher resolutions can be added with the High Resolution Patch, it is suggested you patch the game first, however.(See above)

Performance Improvements

Most of the performance issues can be fixed by patching the game. (See above)

Mods And Utilities

The aim of the article is to provide the benefit of experience of the community for the new user.

  • List mods that provide the 'best experience' and are the 'most popular'.
  • Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.
  • Utilities that do not fit in other sections can also be placed here.

Save Game Data

Save Game Folder Location

Refer to the Style Policy for guidance on formatting.

Use <code> tags to display file names:

  • settings.ini

Use <pre> tags to display default full file paths:

  • Windows 7:
    C:\Documents and Settings\[Username]\My Documents\
  • Windows XP:
    C:\Documents and Settings\[Username]\My Documents\

Transfer Save Game

Cloud Support

What data is actually saved to the cloud?

  • Number of saves.
  • Settings?

Steam Cloud

Origin

Improvements

Skip Introductions, Cutscenes and Videos

Borderless Fullscreen Windowed

  • Is this enabled natively?
  • Which hacks work?

Controller Support

Unresolved Issues

System Requirements

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Mac

Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.

Compatibility

System Requirements

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Linux

Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.

Compatibility

System Requirements

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General Information

Include common information accross operating systems here.

Console Commands

Useful Links

Can include:

  • Community websites.
  • Other relevant wikis.
  • Specific helpful pages.

See Also