Difference between revisions of "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl"
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| − | # Go to <code>% | + | # Go to <code>%PUBLIC%\Documents\Stalker-SHOC</code>. |
# Edit <code>User.LTX</code> with a text editor. | # Edit <code>User.LTX</code> with a text editor. | ||
# Change <code>cam_inert</code> to <code>0</code>. | # Change <code>cam_inert</code> to <code>0</code>. | ||
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# Open in-game console by pressing <code>~</code>. | # Open in-game console by pressing <code>~</code>. | ||
# Type in: <code>rs_stats 1</code> | # Type in: <code>rs_stats 1</code> | ||
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# In a field target after <code>bin\XR_3DA.exe"</code> add a space (by pressing spacebar) and after that add <code>-noprefetch</code>. (e.g. C:\Program Files\THQ\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Shadow of Chernobyl\bin\XR_3DA.exe" -noprefetch). | # In a field target after <code>bin\XR_3DA.exe"</code> add a space (by pressing spacebar) and after that add <code>-noprefetch</code>. (e.g. C:\Program Files\THQ\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Shadow of Chernobyl\bin\XR_3DA.exe" -noprefetch). | ||
# Click OK and launch the game using this shortcut. | # Click OK and launch the game using this shortcut. | ||
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| + | ===Shadow Glitch Fix=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Altering this setting can fix a shadow glitch that usually occurs at widescreen resolutions. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit config file}} | ||
| + | # Go to <code>%PUBLIC%\Documents\Stalker-SHOC</code>. | ||
| + | # Edit <code>User.LTX</code> with a text editor. | ||
| + | # Change <code>r2_sun_near_border</code> from the default <code>0.66</code> to <code>1.0</code>. | ||
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Revision as of 09:22, 6 May 2014
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| Developers | |
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| GSC Game World | |
| Publishers | |
| THQ | |
| Engines | |
| X-Ray Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 20, 2007 |
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Warnings
| S.T.A.L.K.E.R. | |
|---|---|
| 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
- Installing ZRP is greatly recommended as it eliminates most bugs without modifying the game's experience.
- Large modding community.[1][2]
- Online multiplayer will stop working on May 31, 2014 due to GameSpy services being shut down.
General information
- Official website
- The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
- Official forums
- TweakGuides guide
Availability
Best version
The GOG.com version is DRM-free and includes all languages except Polish; other versions only have selected languages depending on the digital distributor or purchasing region.
Essential improvements
Patches
v1.0005
- This is the latest official patch for the game. It is best suited overall for Single Player as most multiplayer servers use v1.0006
- Worldwide
- US
- Digital Distribution - This patch is meant for non-Steam digital copies of the game (ex. Direct2Drive).
- Poland
- Czech
- Russian
v1.0006
- Although this is an official patch, it was recalled by the developers due to the extra bugs it caused. It should only be used to gain the optimal multiplayer experience from the game (most servers use v1.0006). Do NOT install this patch otherwise
v1.0004
- Some mods only work with v1.0004. Only use this patch if those mods have no updated version that work with newer versions of the game
- For a guide on how to downgrade a copy of the game from v1.0005 to v1.0004, see Downgrading to v1.0004
- Worldwide
- US
- Digital Distribution - This patch is meant for non-Steam digital copies of the game (ex. Direct2Drive).
- Poland
- Chinese
- Czech
Downgrading to v1.0004
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Skip intro videos
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Modifications
The STALKER series has garnered a dedicated following which includes a very active modding community, most of which is based in Russia. Translations are available for most of the popular mods. The best way to determine which type of mod you will enjoy is by first trying the vanilla game out (with ZRP for bugfixes). Below are some basic recommendations.
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Below is a list of popular mods:
- Zone Reclamation Project is a bug fix mod that tries to keep the game as vanilla as possible. Heavily recommended on a first playthrough.
- Float32 adds many new features while increasing performance. It changes nothing about gameplay or looks (except high-quality effects) and is widely considered a must. It is also included in many large overhaul mods for SoC, so research first before trying to merge it with other mods.
- Shaders MAX - is a mod that improves both looks and performance of the game. It includes Float32 as a component, along with other various shader mods. Be wary when trying to combine with other mods which may already contain their own shader improvements.
- Complete Mod 2012 is one of the most popular but also controversial mods. It contains major bug fixes, A.I improvements, upgraded shaders, new higher resolution textures, sounds, music, weather and visual effects but also a large amount of important changes to the gameplay core that may spoil the STALKER experience for some. A list of changes can be found on its MODDB page.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4500/pfx/[Note 1] |
- You can modify the save game data location by editing
fsgame.ltxin gamedata.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Some unimportant non-conversation speech is Russian (e.g. jokes). | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Only available in Polish retail release. Not available digitally. | |||
| Russian | Steam version only has Russian in Russian version. | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 32 | |||
| Online play | 32 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[3] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 3783, 6515, 6667, 13139, 27900, 28900, 29900, 29901 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
Optimal settings
- An easy way to improve visuals and reduce random stuttering is to lower Vision- and Lighting distance, plus Object-Quality bar to around 50%. Again quality difference is minimal, but fps improves. Reducing the Grass Density a point or two also may help stuttering outdoors.
Remove head bob
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Enable FPS counter
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Shorter load times
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Shadow Glitch Fix
- Altering this setting can fix a shadow glitch that usually occurs at widescreen resolutions.
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000 SP4, XP SP2 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 5700 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7900 ATI Radeon X1850 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/4500/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (4500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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