Difference between revisions of "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 26, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 26, 2014}} | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
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|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
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|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
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|notes = Some unimportant non-conversation speech is Russian (e.g. jokes). | |notes = Some unimportant non-conversation speech is Russian (e.g. jokes). | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
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* Sun rays off (like above) | * Sun rays off (like above) | ||
* HDAO is claimed to be optimized for AMD | * HDAO is claimed to be optimized for AMD | ||
− | * HBAO for | + | * HBAO for Nvidia cards (the last option) |
Disable for 1 FPS gain (from 23 FPS): | Disable for 1 FPS gain (from 23 FPS): | ||
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* FPS drops again after triggering progress during quests (e.g. after quest text appearing, spawning new enemies - usually when the game stops for a few seconds, or stutters). | * FPS drops again after triggering progress during quests (e.g. after quest text appearing, spawning new enemies - usually when the game stops for a few seconds, or stutters). | ||
* Turn on shader cache in GPU driver panel to increase save and level loading times (SSD recommended). | * Turn on shader cache in GPU driver panel to increase save and level loading times (SSD recommended). | ||
− | * Compatibility mode in some cases increases VRAM usage by ~ | + | * Compatibility mode in some cases increases VRAM usage by ~300 MB. |
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==Modifications== | ==Modifications== | ||
− | ===[https://stalkerteam.pl/topic/11034-reshade-i-lost-alpha-dc/ Reshade by YoYo] [https://stalkerteam.pl/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=21877 Download] === | + | ===[https://stalkerteam.pl/topic/11034-reshade-i-lost-alpha-dc/ Reshade by YoYo] [https://stalkerteam.pl/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=21877 Download]=== |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 00:12, 1 April 2019
Developers | |
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Dezowave | |
Engines | |
X-Ray Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 26, 2014 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. | |
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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
- Fan game that tries to recreate the original design and atmosphere of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl as seen early in development.
- Does not require any of the official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games installed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website | Free download. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Standalone install and new game start needed!
The latest official patch v1.4005, titled "Director`s Cut", is available at Moddb.com. Link: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Lost Alpha v1.4005 DC Torrent!
Skip intro videos
Start game with -nointro parameter[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\appdata\user.ltx[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\appdata\savedgames[Note 1] |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Some unimportant non-conversation speech is Russian (e.g. jokes). | |||
Russian |
Issues fixed
Unable to save, load or make screenshots
Install in non-default location[citation needed] |
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Install the game outside Program Files. |
Run as Administrator[citation needed] |
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Missing footstep sounds
- This bug can also cause game crashes.
Disable first person body awareness[citation needed] |
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Various problems on 32bit systems
Delete files[citation needed] |
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Low FPS troubleshooting
Game settings tips for preserving the best graphics and performance |
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Max out and turn on all settings, and to improve FPS, set sliders and options as following (ready config):
In the second place:
Disable for 1 FPS gain (from 23 FPS):
Others:
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Use compatibility mode of Windows Vista SP2 or XP SP3 |
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Double FPS boost in certain, rather more rare areas with ~>99% GPU usage, and is visible after >1 minute after loading save (e.g. Monolith base. Before and after saves - also settings testing place)
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"Can't open video stream" crash
Install Xvid[citation needed] |
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Install Xvid. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Modifications
Reshade by YoYo Download
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 7, 8. 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | Intel Core i5, i7 3.5 GHz AMD equivalent 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | 20 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT ATI/AMD Radeon HD3000 series | Nvidia GeForce GT700 series ATI/AMD Radeon HD7000 series |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).