Fallout
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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)
Color fix for Steam/CD versions
The Steam version and the CD version are known for having strange colors on modern OS's. This can be fixed by killing explorer.exe before starting fallout, and applying all the relevant patches.
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
Save games can be found in the following folder for all Operating Systems:
GAMEFOLDER\data\SAVEGAME\SlotXX
Where "GAMEFOLDER" is the folder you installed the game in, and "SlotXX" is the number of the save game you want to get.
Transfer Save Game
Transferring save games is as easy as copying them over. The same save games work for PC/Mac/DOS.
Improvements
Skip Introductions, Cutscenes and Videos
Borderless Fullscreen Windowed
- Is this enabled natively?
- Which hacks work?
Unresolved Issues
System Requirements
Mac
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Compatibility
System Requirements
Linux
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Compatibility
System Requirements
General Information
Include common information accross operating systems here.
Console Commands
Useful Links
Can include:
- Community websites.
- Other relevant wikis.
- Specific helpful pages.