Difference between revisions of "Fallout 3"
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{{++}} Removes login delay, reducing startup time. | {{++}} Removes login delay, reducing startup time. | ||
# Download and run the [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/1086/ Games for Windows LIVE Disabler] | # Download and run the [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/1086/ Games for Windows LIVE Disabler] | ||
− | # To retrieve save games, move files from: <code> | + | # To retrieve save games, move files from: <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves\%NAME%\</code> to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves\</code> |
# Use the 'Move DLC's' button to get DLC working again. Steam version of Game of the Year Edition owners do not need to move DLC. | # Use the 'Move DLC's' button to get DLC working again. Steam version of Game of the Year Edition owners do not need to move DLC. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/row|Windows| | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\FalloutPrefs.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/row|Windows| | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Retrieve Missing Saves}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Retrieve Missing Saves}} | ||
− | # | + | #Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\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) | #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.) | #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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{{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor}} | ||
− | # Open <code> | + | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\FALLOUT.ini</code> |
# Find the following lines: | # Find the following lines: | ||
:<code>iSafeZoneXWide=15</code> | :<code>iSafeZoneXWide=15</code> | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit Field of view (FOV)|ref=<ref>[http://www.tweakguides.com/Fallout3_8.html TweaksGuides.com Fallout 3 Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit Field of view (FOV)|ref=<ref>[http://www.tweakguides.com/Fallout3_8.html TweaksGuides.com Fallout 3 Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com]</ref>}} | ||
− | # Open <code> | + | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\FALLOUT.ini</code> |
# Find the section: <code>[Display]</code> | # Find the section: <code>[Display]</code> | ||
# Add the line to the bottom of the section: | # Add the line to the bottom of the section: | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable mouse acceleration|ref=<ref>[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1125275-mouse-acceleration-in-new-patch-makes-game-unplayable Mouse acceleration in new patch makes game unplayable - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable mouse acceleration|ref=<ref>[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1125275-mouse-acceleration-in-new-patch-makes-game-unplayable Mouse acceleration in new patch makes game unplayable - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</ref>}} | ||
− | # Open <code> | + | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\fallout.ini</code> |
# Find the section: <code>[Controls]</code> | # Find the section: <code>[Controls]</code> | ||
# Add the lines: | # Add the lines: | ||
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'''Follow this link for an in-depth guide''' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYjblafxHYI | '''Follow this link for an in-depth guide''' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYjblafxHYI | ||
#Move the .dll file to the installation folder. | #Move the .dll file to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open <code> | + | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\FALLOUT.ini</code> |
# Change <code>bUseThreadedAI=0</code> to <code>bUseThreadedAI=1</code> | # Change <code>bUseThreadedAI=0</code> to <code>bUseThreadedAI=1</code> | ||
# Make a new line after it and add <code>iNumHWThreads=2</code> | # Make a new line after it and add <code>iNumHWThreads=2</code> | ||
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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. | ||
− | # Edit <code> | + | # Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\fallout.ini</code> |
# Double the <code>iAudioCacheSize=2048</code> to <code>4096</code>. | # Double the <code>iAudioCacheSize=2048</code> to <code>4096</code>. | ||
# Install the latest creative drivers and volume control panel for your soundcard, as well as creative alchemy. | # Install the latest creative drivers and volume control panel for your soundcard, as well as creative alchemy. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable threaded audio}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable threaded audio}} | ||
− | #Open up the <code>FALLOUT.ini</code> file in: <code> | + | #Open up the <code>FALLOUT.ini</code> file in: <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout3</code> using Notepad. |
#Find the line: <code>bMultiThreadAudio</code> | #Find the line: <code>bMultiThreadAudio</code> | ||
#Change it to: <code>bMultiThreadAudio=0</code> | #Change it to: <code>bMultiThreadAudio=0</code> |
Revision as of 04:32, 12 May 2014
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Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 28, 2008 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Fallout | |
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Fallout | 1997 |
Fallout 2 | 1998 |
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel | 2001 |
Fallout 3 | 2008 |
Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 |
Fallout 4 | 2015 |
Fallout Shelter | 2016 |
Fallout 4 VR | 2017 |
Fallout 76 | 2018 |
Key points
- Runs better on Windows 7 and newer with the multiple core CPU fix.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- No Humans Allowed Forums for game
- Fallout 3 Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout 3 mods.
Availability
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
- The Game of the Year edition includes all DLC.
Essential improvements
Mods
- Nexus Mod Manager - the best mod manager for Fallout 3, making the process of installing mods much easier.
Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
- Fixes many of the bugs which official Bethesda patches never solved
- Free registration required to download.
NTCore 4GB Patch
- Improves performance for any 64-bit operating system with more than 2 GB RAM by allowing the game to access up to 4GB RAM.
- This patch may remove GFWL!
Fallout 3 Script Extender (FOSE)
- Russian and Polish DVD retail copies, Direct2Drive copies, and the unpatched game (1.0.0.12) are all unsupported.
- Disables GFWL when run.
- Used by many Fallout 3 mods to extend the scripting capabilities of Fallout 3's game engine.
Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
- Games for Windows Live can be disabled as an alternative to using a local profile.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
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.
Video settings
- Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.
Multi-monitor
- Adds support for multi-monitor displays.
- Displays HUD on the 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
Input settings
Mouse acceleration
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game crashes randomly
- Caused by problems with multi-core CPUs on Windows 7 and newer.
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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
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Pip-Boy radio skipping or stuttering
- Commonly caused by an issue with current MP3 codec, the format used exclusively by songs played through PipBoy radio.
- The music may not be stuttering when the game is minimized, with the song played normally.
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Game crashes on start-up
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Game hangs on closing
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Crash when leaving Rivet City Marketplace
- Happens when first entering the Rivet City marketplace to learn the history and then leaving through the door to the stairwell.
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 | Intel Core 2 Duo |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | nVidia 6800 ATi X850 256 MB of VRAM | nVidia 8800 series ATi 3800 series 512 MB of VRAM |
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>/22300/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (22300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.