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− | ===Recommended mods=== | + | ===Mods and fan missions=== |
− | {{cleanup|section|Large trimming needed}} | + | {{mm}} [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4447.0 Modding guide with links and relevant mod info, from the System Shock Forums]. |
− | {{ii}} [http://blog.pcgamingwiki.com/modding-guide/821/system-shock-2-steam-modding-guide Modding guide available on the PCGamingWiki blog].
| + | {{mm}} System Shock Forums boards for [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?board=2.0 mods], [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?board=3.0 fan missions], and [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?board=38.0 editing documentation] |
− | {{ii}} [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4447.0 Alternate modding guide with updated links and mod info, from the System Shock 2 forums].
| + | {{ii}} Modding the Wineskin version can be done by firstly installing the Windows version in a virtual machine, patching it, installing all desired modifications, and then replacing the System Shock 2 installation within the Wineskin version with the custom version. |
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− | : '''Mod list'''
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=7116.0 Shock Community Patch] - Fixes various bugs dealing with texture inconsistencies and general map issues. There's also a yet to be included prison event fix available [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=9716.0 here]. Note that it also rebalances some weapons; a revert mod is available [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=10531.0 here].
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=5982.0 Olfred's fixed objects] - Fixes many small imperfections of SS2 objects: missing polys, z-fighting, incorrect texturing etc. Note that SCP already integrates the fixed objects and SHTUP includes modified versions with higher res textures, but Olfred's pack is usually the most up to date; load with higher priority than SCP but lower than SHTUP.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=10133.0 Portraits Fix] - Fixes inconsistencies with the character portraits from e-mail and message logs. Recommended to be used with SCP but is not required.
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− | * [http://www.shtupmod.net/ SHTUP] - Improves the texture quality of the level objects and scenery. Recommend using with [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4281.0 earth dynamic/static newsky] and [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4167.0 Vurt's Water]. Yet to be included [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=7351.msg117398#msg117398 military logos] are also available as well as a fix for a (at the moment) [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11039.0;attach=14033&mid=120580&sesc=90c4f41589318cedf8cf4540550c48145c3115fe broken texture], install the texture by placing it in SHTUP's ''\obj\txt16'' folder. You can also fix a duplicated texture on explosive barrels by deleting the file ''brl_exp.bin'' in the ''obj'' folder, allowing the Olfred's or SCP version to load.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4240.0 400] - Improves the texture quality of the levels' terrain.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=8.0 Rebirth] - Increases the poly count and textures of in game NPCs. Recommend using it with the [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=7016.0 High Res Protocol Droids] and [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4160.0 Eldron's Midwife as Nurse Bloome]. Also checkout [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=7266.0 Cutscene 2 Rebirth], which was a project to update the in game cutscenes with the rebirth models. Unfortunately only one Cutscene 2 Rebirth cutscene was ever made, but it's quality is excellent.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=11575.0 Scary Monsters AI Enhancement] and [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=10952.0 Enemy Health Randomizer] - Can give some variation to the games archaic AI.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=11173.0 Denoised Cutscenes] - These cutscenes have been upscaled to 640x480 and had the static noise from the original outdated encoding removed. To make compatible with Cutscene 2 Rebirth, either set to lower priority or merge it into this mod, overwriting ''cs2.avi''.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=691.0 Tacticool Weapon Replacements] and [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=679.0 RocketMan Alternative Weapons Pack] - Improves the appearance of the in game weapons, both world models and in hand models. Tacticool focuses on standard and energy weapons while RocketMan focuses on heavy and exotic, however both packs include their own versions of the wrench; pick the version you like the most. Unfortunately neither of them include replacements for the EMP Rifle or Laser Rapier. You could use [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=1038.0 R&R&R's EMP Rifle] to give the EMP Rifle a skin however. Recommend using with [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=9436.0 JMP Jack's Hires Weapons with player hands] to give two handed weapons a proper second hand.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=11336.0 Kyu's Weapon FX] - Adds enhanced graphical effects to weapons, such as smoke/heat distortion leaving the barrel after firing. Also has optional weapon rebalancing and MiniHUD.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4139.0 Vurt's Organics / Goo] - Improves the appearance of various organics in game. Recommend using in conjunction with [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=3181.0 Vurt's Flora Overhaul] and [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=8381.0 Kaucukovnik's alternate wormpiles and wormbeakers]. Note that SHTUP already includes biomatter, however Vurt's can be used as an alternative.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=6849.0 Vaxquis Vintage Song Remake] - Adds higher quality music to the game.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=27.0 DeepFriedBeer's Sound Upgrade] and [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=1697.0 LarkSS' Small Sound Modification Pack] - Improves the in game sound effects, particularly weapons. Note that the Small Sound Mod includes an elevator theme, which the original game lacked. If you do not like this, delete the ''elevator.wav'' file inside ''snd/amb''.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=7355.msg117535#msg117535 Rickenbacker Automaps] - Adds real automaps to the Rickenbacker level. A minor alteration to some map sections can be found [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=7355.msg124279#msg124279 here].
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=9512.0 Quest Note Notifiers] - Adds notification sounds for when a new quest is added or it's goal changes, similar to System Shock's successor [[BioShock]].
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=10330.0 SS2 HUD Logs] - Make emails display a portrait of the sender, again like BioShock.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=11055.0 Replicator to Inventory] - Items purchased at replicators are automatically added to your inventory.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=6815.0 GamePig Unleashed] - Restores some missing minigames.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=9327.0 Repairman] and [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=8176.0 Stasis Trap] - Makes the repair skill and Stasis Field Generator actually useful.
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− | ====Alternatives====
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=7078.0 Alt weapon sounds] - An alternative/expansion to DeepFriedBeer's Sound Upgrade that improves the weapons effects furthor (you can merge and overwrite DeepFriedBeer's original files if used as an expansion). Note that this mod contains a Duke Nukem voice clip for the weapon break sound, which can break immersion for some players. To fix this delete the file ''gunbrek1.wav'' (or if being used as an expansion simply don't copy).
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=10402.0 Silversharp's Weapon Sounds] - Yet another weapon sounds pack.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4135.0 Vurt's Hi-Res Space Textures] - SHTUP already includes a space texture, but this is a nice alternative.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=7052.0 Necro Water] - Alternative to Vurt's Water.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=888.0 Hi-Resolution Player Models] - Rebirth includes player models, but here's nice alternatives.
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− | * [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4219.0 ImpyNickers RebirthSkins] - Makes the Rebirth Hybrids look more vanilla (scary). Requires basic Rebirth to be loaded first.
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− | ====OS X version====
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− | Modding the Wineskin version can be done by firstly installing the Windows version in a virtual machine, patching it and installing all desired modifications and then replacing the System Shock 2 installation within the Wineskin version with the custom version. If you are using the Steam version it may be necessary to deactivate Steam's "Keep up to date" function for this to work. | |
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| ==System requirements== | | ==System requirements== |