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===Pip-Boy radio Skipping or Stuttering=== | ===Pip-Boy radio Skipping or Stuttering=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Commonly caused by an issue with current MP3 codec, the format used exclusively by songs played through PipBoy radio. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The music may not be stuttering when the game is minimized, with the song played normally. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Creative X-Fi soundcards}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Fix for Creative X-Fi soundcards}} |
{{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>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3\fallout.ini</code> | + | # Edit <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3\fallout.ini</code> |
− | # Double the | + | # 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. |
− | #Add | + | # Add Fallout 3 to Creative Alchemy: select ''Use Registry Path'' and point it to <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Bethesda Softworks\Fallout3\Installed Path</code>. Do not install to subfolder. Settings should be: <code>Buffers=10; Duration=5; Maximum Voice Count=128.</code> Leave direct music enabled. |
− | # | + | # '''Set Creative Console to game mode! Alchemy will make Fallout 3 crash if you're not in game mode.''' |
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable MP3 decoding in LAV Audio Configuration}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Might work with similar codec packs, for example ffdshow. | ||
+ | # Open ''LAV Audio Configuration'' program by finding the shortcut in the Start Menu. | ||
+ | # In ''Formats'' tab, find ''mp3'' codec and uncheck it. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{ii}} More info about the problem can be found [http://wiki.tesnexus.com/index.php/Radio_stutter_fix here] and [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=844931 here]. | ||
===Game crashes on Start-up=== | ===Game crashes on Start-up=== |
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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 8 with the multiple core CPU fix.[1]
General information
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
- No Humans Allowed Forums for game
- Fallout 3 Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout 3 mods.
Availability
- Unavailable for purchase in some regions due to Games For Windows Live region restrictions.
- 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
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!
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
Save game cloud syncing
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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
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
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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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
- Commonly caused by a codec issue.
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- Apparent Windows 7 Aero Incompatibility
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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
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
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 |