Difference between revisions of "Fallout 3"
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{{ii}} This will limit the game to 1 or 2 cores and prevent the engine bug from causing the game to freeze. | {{ii}} This will limit the game to 1 or 2 cores and prevent the engine bug from causing the game to freeze. | ||
{{++}} The '''most common fix''' required for this game. | {{++}} The '''most common fix''' required for this game. | ||
| − | + | #Open up the <code>FALLOUT.ini</code> file in: <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3</code> using Notepad. | |
| − | + | #Find the line: <code>bUseThreadedAI=0</code> | |
| − | + | #Change it to: <code>bUseThreadedAI=1</code> | |
| − | + | #Add another line after it and insert: <code>iNumHWThreads=2</code> | |
| − | + | #If the game still crashes, try this line: <code>iNumHWThreads=1</code> | |
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{{Fixbox/fix|D3D9.dll Replacement}} | {{Fixbox/fix|D3D9.dll Replacement}} | ||
| − | + | #Start the installer in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 and as an Administrator. | |
| − | + | #Download D3D9.dll from [http://www.mediafire.com/?flgl2nct1du0y1x MediaFire or a similar source]. | |
| − | + | #Place D3D9.dll in the directory that contains Fallout3.exe. | |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable .Net 3.1}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable .Net 3.1}} | ||
| − | + | #Uninstall Fallout 3. | |
| − | + | #Disable .NET 3.1 under the "Turn windows features on or off" menu. | |
| − | + | #Reinstall Fallout 3. | |
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{{ii}} This will disable Steam's overlay and playtime counter. | {{ii}} This will disable Steam's overlay and playtime counter. | ||
| − | + | #Right click on Fallout3.exe and select Properties. | |
| − | + | #Click the 'Compatibility' tab. | |
| − | + | #Check 'Disable Visual Themes'. | |
| − | + | #Check 'Disable Desktop Composition'. | |
| − | + | #Click Apply. | |
| − | + | #Click OK and run Fallout3.exe. | |
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{{ii}} Test if you have codec issues is by temporarily renaming the Data/Music and Data/Video folders in your program directory to something else (try each one individually) and attempting to start the game. If that works, follow the next steps. | {{ii}} Test if you have codec issues is by temporarily renaming the Data/Music and Data/Video folders in your program directory to something else (try each one individually) and attempting to start the game. If that works, follow the next steps. | ||
| − | + | #Uninstall all audio/video programs not in active use. | |
| − | + | #Download and install the K-Lite Basic codec pack. | |
| − | + | #Run the codec repair tool as part of the install. | |
| − | + | #Restart the computer. | |
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{{ii}} If the game works in windowed mode, but not full-screen, this may help. | {{ii}} If the game works in windowed mode, but not full-screen, this may help. | ||
| − | + | #Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize from the context menu. | |
| − | + | #In the Personalization Control Panel applet, scroll down to the Basic and High Contrast Themes. | |
| − | + | #Choose one of the basic themes and Windows will apply the change immediately. | |
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{{ii}} Try the Audio Codec fix for game crashes first, if your pip-boy radio still skips (test with the enclave channel) owners of a creative soundcard may find that this helps. | {{ii}} Try the Audio Codec fix for game crashes first, if your pip-boy radio still skips (test with the enclave channel) owners of a creative soundcard may find that this helps. | ||
| − | + | #Open the "FALLOUT.INI" (my documents/my games/Fallout3) double the "iAudioCacheSize=2048" to 4096. | |
| + | #Install the latest creative drivers and volume control panel for your soundcard, as well as creative alchemy. | ||
| + | #Add fallout 3 to creative alchemy: Select 'use game path' and point it to your fallout 3 install folder (probably "...\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 goty". Do not install to subfolder. Settings should be: Buffers=10; Duration=5; Maximum Voice Count=128. Leave direct music enabled. | ||
| + | #SET CREATIVE CONSOLE TO GAME MODE! ALCHEMY WILL MAKE FALLOUT 3 CRASH IF YOU'RE NOT IN GAME MODE. | ||
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| − | + | === Save Games Missing === | |
| + | If logged into Games for Windows LIVE, the game will save the save files under the currently logged-in username. If logged out of the service, the game will be unable to locate the saves. | ||
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| + | #Locate <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves</code> | ||
| + | #Search in the folders for your latest saves (if you're were not logged in while saving, the saves will be found in the <code>Saves</code> folder. If you were logged in, the saves will be under your Games for Windows LIVE folder) | ||
| + | #Copy the files out to either folder (your username if you plan on logging in each time, or the <code>Saves</code> folder if you do not.) | ||
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| + | If you restart the game, your saves should be detected. | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 19 January 2013
Template:Infobox Fallout (series)
Key Points
- Runs well on Windows 7 x64 bit using the multiple core CPU fix.[1]
- Uses Games For Windows Live.
Availability
- Unavailable to purchase in some regions due to Games For Windows Live region restrictions.
Games For Windows Live
- Games For Windows Live a requirement for playing the game.
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Game of the Year Edition
Includes all DLC packs:
- Operation Anchorage
- Broken Steel
- The Pitt
- Mothership Zeta
- Point Lookout
Note: You might have to move theses DLC if you are using Windows 7/8. If you don't the game will crash.
Improvements
Mods
- Fallout Mod Manager - the best mod manager for Fallout 3, making the process of installing mods much easier.
- Fallout 3 Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout 3 mods.
NTCore 4GB Patch
- Improves performance for any x64 bit operating system with more than 2GB RAM, by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM.
Game Data
Configuration File Location
Save Game Location
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 displays.
- Display HUD on middle display.
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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)
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These values use the 5:4 aspect ratio as a baseline FOV:
Aspect Ratio FOV Value 4:3 79.9000 16:9 105.3000 15:9 99.0000 16:10 95.2000
Borderless Fullscreen Windowed
Working using GameCompanion, Borderless Windowed, ShiftWindow and AutoHotKey.[2]
Input Settings
Mouse Acceleration
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System Requirements
- Game runs well on Windows 7 x64 bit provided that the multiple core CPU fix is applied.
Issues Fixed
Game Crashes Randomly
- Caused by problem with Windows 7 and multiple-core CPUs, such as dual-core or quad-core CPUs.
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Game Keeps Minimizing
- Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc)
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Crash When Starting New Game Or Loading Save
- Commonly caused by a codec issue.
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- Apparent Windows 7 Aero Incompatibility
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Pip-boy radio Skipping or Stuttering
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Save Games Missing
If logged into Games for Windows LIVE, the game will save the save files under the currently logged-in username. If logged out of the service, the game will be unable to locate the saves.
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If you restart the game, your saves should be detected.