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Fallout

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Fallout is the first game in the Fallout (series). Template:Infobox

Fallout (series)

Windows

Availability

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Most versions of Fallout are censored where models of children have been replaced by adults.
Instructions

Fallout Revived

This is a pirated version of the game which also includes the Unofficial 1.3.5 patch and the High Resolution Patch.

Improvements

Semi-Official 1.2 Patch

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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.

Unofficial 1.3.5 Patch

The 1.2 patch is required to install the Unofficial 1.3.5 Patch. When used together, they fix most of the bugs in the game.

Issues And Fixes

Crashes

The CD version of the game reports an error upon start-up if run on Windows NT, or any OS based on Windows NT, like 2000, XP, Vista, 7, etc. This can be fixed by running the installer in compatibility mode for Windows 95.

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)

Alternatively you can try renaming the "ddraw.dll" inside the game's folder.

Mods And Utilities

Timeslips Fallout Engine Tweaks

Timeslip's Fallout Engine Tweaks, add misc features, like support for windowed mode, and the ability to use a scrollwheel in the inventory.

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.

System Requirements

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References