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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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{{++}} This disables the mouse smoothing delay for more precise mouse movement and aiming.
 
 
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.
  

Revision as of 09:16, 5 August 2012

Template:Infobox

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

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Game works on Windows 7 provided that the multiple core CPU fix is applied.

Mods

Nexus site for Fallout 3

Video Settings

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Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.

Multi-Monitor

Adds support for multi-monitor displays.
Display HUD on middle display.
Instructions
Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:
3840x1024 5040x1050
iSafeZoneXWide=610 iSafeZoneXWide=770
iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15
iSafeZoneX=610 iSafeZoneX=770

Field Of View (FOV)

Instructions

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

Working using GameCompanion, Borderless Windowedm ShiftWindow and AutoHotKey.[2]

Input Settings

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Mouse Acceleration

Instructions

Issues Fixed

Game Crashes Randomly

Caused by problem with Windows 7 and multiple-core CPUs, such as dual-core or quad-core CPUs.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Crash When Starting New Game Or Loading Save

Commonly caused by a codec issue.
Instructions


References

See Also