Difference between revisions of "Fallout 3"
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1) Open up the <code>FALLOUT.ini</code> file in: <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3</code> using Notepad. | 1) Open up the <code>FALLOUT.ini</code> file in: <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3</code> using Notepad. | ||
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:<code>iSafeZoneYWide=15</code> | :<code>iSafeZoneYWide=15</code> | ||
:<code>iSafeZoneX=15</code> | :<code>iSafeZoneX=15</code> | ||
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===[[Field Of View (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Field Of View (FOV)]]=== | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox Header|Field Of View (FOV) Instructions}} | ||
| + | 1) Open up the <code>FALLOUT.ini</code> file in: <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3</code> using Notepad. | ||
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| + | 2) Find the following lines: | ||
| + | :<code>fDefaultFOV=75.0000</code> | ||
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| + | 3) Change the FOV value based on your aspect ratio. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | These values use the 5:4 aspect ratio as a baseline FOV: | ||
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| + | :{| class="wikitable" style="margin-top:-2px" | ||
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| + | ! Aspect Ratio !! FOV Value | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 4:3 || 79.9000 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 16:9 || 105.3000 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 15:9 || 99.0000 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 16:10 || 95.2000 | ||
| + | |} | ||
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===[[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]]=== | ===[[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]]=== | ||
Revision as of 06:03, 5 August 2012
- Does not officially support Windows 7, but it is reported to run well on Windows 7 x64 bit.[1]
- The most common solution required is the multiple core CPU fix.
- This game uses the Games For Windows Live DRM, which causes this game to be unavailable in some countries.
System Requirements
- Game works on Windows 7 provided that the multiple core CPU fix is applied.
Mods
Video Settings
- Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.
Multi-Monitor
- Adds support for multi-monitor displays.
- Display HUD on 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
Borderless Fullscreen Windowed
Input Settings
Mouse Acceleration
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Issues Fixed
Game Crashes Randomly
- Caused by problem with Windows 7 and multiple-core CPUs, such as dual-core or quad-core CPUs.
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Crash When Starting New Game Or Loading Save
- Commonly caused by a codec issue.
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