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Modding Stalker Shadow Of Chernobyl

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South.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl cover
Developers
GSC Game World
Publishers
THQ
Engines
X-Ray Engine
Release dates
Windows March twenty, 2007
Reception
Metacritic 82
Taxonomy
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-fourth dimension
Perspectives Beginning-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Eastern Europe, Mail-apocalyptic
Series Due south.T.A.L.K.E.R.

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South.T.A.L.G.E.R.
S.T.A.Fifty.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl 2007
Due south.T.A.L.Yard.E.R.: Articulate Heaven 2008
S.T.A.Fifty.Thou.East.R.: Call of Pripyat 2009
S.T.A.L.Yard.E.R.: Lost Alpha (Unofficial) 2014
S.T.A.L.Yard.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2022

Contents

  • ane Availability
  • 2 Essential improvements
    • 2.1 Patches
      • two.one.1 v1.0005
      • ii.i.2 v1.0006
      • ii.1.iii v1.0004
      • 2.one.4 Unofficial v1.0008 Patch
      • 2.1.5 Downgrading from v.10006
    • ii.2 Skip intro videos
    • two.three Xetrill'due south Modified LuaJIT library
  • three Game data
    • 3.1 Configuration file(s) location
    • 3.2 Save game information location
    • three.three Save game cloud syncing
  • 4 Video
    • 4.1 Field of view (FOV)
  • v Input
  • vi Audio
    • 6.one Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF
    • half-dozen.2 Utilise Rapture 3D
    • vi.3 Localizations
  • seven Network
    • 7.1 Multiplayer types
    • seven.2 Connectedness types
    • seven.3 Ports
  • 8 VR support
  • 9 Issues fixed
    • 9.1 "Unable to connect to master server" error
    • nine.ii Toggle aim down sights
    • 9.3 Mouse Delay
    • ix.4 Primal bindings lost every game restart
    • 9.5 Unofficial v1.0008 Patch crashing
  • ten Other information
    • 10.1 API
    • 10.2 Middleware
    • 10.3 Disable caput bob
    • ten.4 Enable FPS counter
    • 10.5 Shorter load times
    • 10.6 Glitchy shadows using widescreen resolutions
  • 11 Modifications
    • 11.i Zone Reclamation Project
      • 11.1.1 L.U.R.Thou
      • 11.1.2 Shaders Max
      • eleven.1.3 S.T.A.L.Thou.East.R Complete
      • 11.1.4 STARTER PACK
      • 11.1.5 Autumn Aurora
      • 11.i.6 Oblivion Lost
      • xi.ane.7 Priboi Story
      • xi.1.8 Old Good S.T.A.Fifty.1000.Due east.R. Evolution
      • 11.1.ix Legend Returns
  • 12 System requirements
  • 13 Notes
  • xiv References

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut downwardly (encounter Network for solutions).

Key points

Installing Zone Reclamation Project is greatly recommended as information technology eliminates nigh bugs without modifying the game's feel.
Utilize the Multi-Patch to replace the GameSpy master server. The Steam version is already patched.
Large, dedicated modding community.[1]
Retail CD-keys are redeemable on GOG.com or Steam using the repossess folio.

General information

TweakGuides guide
Official forums
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Folio
Steam Customs Discussions

Availability [edit]

StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modernistic versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements [edit]

Patches [edit]

v1.0005 [edit]

This is the latest official patch for the game. It is best suited for Single Histrion.

v1.0006 [edit]

Although this is an official patch, it was recalled by the developers due to the actress bugs information technology caused. It should just be used to gain the optimal multiplayer experience from the game (about servers use v1.0006). Do NOT install this patch otherwise.
This is the version that Steam and GOG come with.[five] [6]

v1.0004 [edit]

Some mods only work with v1.0004. Just utilize this patch if those mods accept no updated version that work with newer versions of the game.

Unofficial v1.0008 Patch [edit]

Compatible with Zone Reclamation Project.

Unofficial patch past "Codebro" that provides some fixes to the renderer and gameplay.

Downgrading from v.10006 [edit]

A guide on how to downgrade a copy of the game to v.10005 or v1.0004 can be plant in the GOG.com Customs Discussions.

The Multi-Patch replaces the GameSpy chief servers and optionally forces Vsync. The GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched, however the Steam version of the game even so has broken vsync implementation, to fix this go opt-in, in the virtually contempo beta co-operative.

Skip intro videos [edit]

Start game with -nointro parameter[7]

Xetrill's Modified LuaJIT library [edit]

Users accept reported increased performance, especially with script-heavy mods.
It can crash some more than complex mods like those in the NS/Soup family unit.
Use replacement files [citation needed]
  1. Download the modified library.
  2. Extract the content of LuaJIT_EXPERIMENTAL_latest\release\bin in <path-to-game>\bin.[viii]

Game data [edit]

Configuration file(s) location [edit]

CD key, language and GameSpy ID are stored in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GSC Game Earth\STALKER-SHOC

Save game data location [edit]

You can modify the save game information location by editing fsgame.ltx in gamedata.

Salvage game cloud syncing [edit]

Video [edit]

Basic video settings

Basic video settings

Advanced video settings (Vsync and 60 Hz frequency not visible)

Advanced video settings (Vsync and 60 Hz frequency not visible)

Field of view (FOV) [edit]

Install FOV Switcher [citation needed]
  1. Download FOV Switcher and excerpt information technology.
  2. Copy the advisable exe file to the <path-to-game>/BIN binder and launch it.
To restore the settings to default, use the patcher again.
Install unofficial i.0008 patch[thirteen]
  1. Download unofficial ane.0008 patch.
  2. Replace XR_3DA.exe in <path-to-game>/bin.
  3. Run the game and open Console with ~.
  4. Enter fov x where x is the FOV you want to apply (75, 90, 110 ect).
Manually patch xrGame.dll[fourteen]
  1. Multiply your desired FOV by 2, eg. 45 degrees x 2 = 90.
  2. Convert the value to hexadecimal, eg. 90 = 5A.
  3. Open <path-to-game>/bin/xrGame.dll in a hex editor app, eg. HxD.
  4. Search for the hex cord "42 F0 A7 C6 3D", which should be constitute at accost 53C59B if the game is unmodified.
  5. Modify the value preceding it to the desired value, eg. "5A 42 F0 A7 C6 3D"

Notes

As a precaution, make a backup of <path-to-game>/bin/xrGame.dll before editing information technology.

Notes

It'due south highly recommended not to play online with the FOV hack installed.
Clipping issues are more noticeable.[fifteen]

Input [edit]

Controls menu

Controls menu

Audio [edit]

Audio menu

Audio carte

Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF [edit]

Replace OpenAL32.dll file
  1. Set OpenAL Soft HRTF by post-obit these instructions. Place soft_oal.dll in bin folder of the game and rename it to OpenAL32.dll, replacing the existing one.
  2. Launch the game.
  3. Become to the Options→Sound and alter the Sound driver to OpenAL Soft and restart the game.
  4. Open up upward the developer console using ~ and whorl upward using the Page Up key, if the message says SOUND: OpenAL: Required device: OpenAL Soft. Created device: OpenAL Soft then the OpenAL Soft device is used and with it, HRTF way equally well.

Use Rapture 3D [edit]

Use Game Edition

Install Rapture 3D, put rapture3d_oal.dll and supplant OpenAL32.dll in the game directory from. Choosing OpenAL in Sound options may be needed.

Rapture3D Game has just six predefined HRFT methods and volition not allow raw ".mhr" files.

Localizations

Language UI Sound Sub Notes
English Some unimportant non-conversation speech is Russian.
French
German Some unimportant not-conversation speech is Russian.
Hungarian Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese Fan translation
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese Fan translation; download.
Russian
Serbian Fan translation based on original Russian and Ukrainian versions; available in both Cyrillic and Latin.
Spanish
Turkish Fan translation, download.
Ukrainian Official translation patch from GSC, download. Duty, the military, mercenaries and the Monolith still speak Russian.

Network [edit]

Multiplayer servers tin can optionally use BattlEye anti-cheat protection.

Multiplayer types

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(south) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3783, 6515, 6667, 13139, 27900, 28900, 29900, 29901
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support [edit]

Issues fixed [edit]

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for advanced tweaking and fixing bug in this game.

"Unable to connect to principal server" error [edit]

The GameSpy main server has been shut down; use the Multi-Patch.

Toggle aim downwardly sights [edit]

Create AutoHotkey script
  1. Download AutoHotkey
  2. Copy the code to the clipboard (CTRL+C).
  3. Open up AutoHotkey, go to File>Edit script, paste the lawmaking in Notepad.
  4. Change "Fallout4" to the "South.T.A.L.M.Due east.R.: Shadow Of Chernobyl" in the code (for other games, edit by title written in start bar of running game).
  5. Go to File>Reload Script in AutoHotkey.

Notes

AutoHotKey must exist run as administrator to piece of work.[17]

Mouse Delay [edit]

Set lighting to Static Lighting[18]

Fundamental bindings lost every game restart [edit]

Change savegame/config binder permision
  1. Find binder:

STALKER-SHOC

In Vista and above, in:

%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stalker-STCS\ or %PUBLIC%\Documents\

In XP and in CoP:

%PUBLIC%\Public Documents\

Merely re-create and paste these locations to the Windows address bar and printing enter.

and RBM on binder>uncheck read only>utilise for all>OK

Unofficial v1.0008 Patch crashing [edit]

When using this patch the game may freeze when going to the game's menu
  1. Open the console with ~
  2. Enter menu_fps_cap 0,[19] the default value is 60 if needed to revert the change.

Other information [edit]

API [edit]

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D ix
Shader Model support 1.x, two, 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware [edit]

Middleware Notes
Physics Open Dynamics Engine
Audio OpenAL
Multiplayer GameSpy

Disable head bob [edit]

Modify User.LTX [20]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open User.LTX with a text editor.
  3. Change cam_inert to 0.
  4. Salvage the file and launch the game.

Notes

Information technology can also be changed while in game using the console cam_inert Ten where X stand as a value, which yous might want to translate into 0.ane
Change sway/bob values
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\gamedata\config\misc\
  2. Open effectors.ltx with a text editor.
  3. At the top will be values for amount of sway/bob for walking, running and limping.
  4. Changing run_amplitude to 0.0050 and walk_amplitude to 0.0040 works well.
  5. Relieve the file and launch the game.

Notes

Default values:
run_amplitude			=	0.0075 walk_amplitude			=	0.005 limp_amplitude			=	0.011

Enable FPS counter [edit]

Use command console [commendation needed]
  1. Open the in-game console by pressing ~ .
  2. Enter: rs_stats 1

Shorter load times [edit]

Start game with the -noprefetch parameter [citation needed]

Glitchy shadows using widescreen resolutions [edit]

Edit User.LTX [citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open up User.LTX.
  3. Modify r2_sun_near to 20.. Value can go from one to l and experimentation with information technology might be required to avoid farther shadow issues.
  4. Change r2_sun_near_border to 1..

Modifications [edit]

The S.T.A.L.G.E.R. series has garnered a dedicated following which includes a very agile modding community, mostly in Russia, yet translations are bachelor for most of the popular mods (unremarkably found in the GSC forums). The best way to determine which type of mods you lot will enjoy is by first trying the vanilla game (with ZRP for problems fixes). Below are some basic recommendations.
Preparing the game for mods [citation needed]

To employ mods with S.T.A.Fifty.Chiliad.E.R., you lot volition offset demand to edit your fsgame.ltx - file found nether the installation binder.

  1. Go to the installation binder.
  2. Open up fsgame.ltx with a text editor.
  3. Find line:
    $game_data$ = fake| true| $fs_root$| gamedata
  4. Change information technology to:
    $game_data$ = truthful| true| $fs_root$| gamedata

Notes

If the modern comes with an executable, you may need to betoken it manually to the right installation folder. If information technology comes as a file package, excerpt and copy the mod's contents into your gamedata folder.
To patch your mod or to add new ones on top, overwrite and merge your installation's gamedata folder with the new one.
Using Smart Mod Director [citation needed]

Download the program at Codeplex. The program installs the mods from .zip or straight from the binder. Information technology will warn you lot if there are issues with other mods combined; then yous have to choose one of them.

  1. Offset select the game (S.T.A.Fifty.Thou.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl or S.T.A.50.K.Due east.R.: Clear Sky)
  2. Set up the right language, version and folder of the game
  3. Go to the game tab and install mods from .zip or folder.
Enable/Disable mods likewise possible in the manager

Zone Reclamation Projection [edit]

Keeps the game as vanilla as possible.
Fixes many bugs present in concluding version of game.
Improved UI and controls.

L.U.R.Thou [edit]

Considered to be unforgiving in difficulty.
Revamps many game mechanics, including enemy AI and ballistics.

Shaders Max [edit]

May be incompatible with some other mods that alter shaders.
Many improvements in visual quality.
Can be combined with other mods to increase visual allegiance.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R Complete [edit]

Overhauls many game mechanics.
Fixes many bugs present in the original game using an old version of ZRP.
Many improvements in visual quality.
Comes with a simple installer.
Not compatible with newer versions of ZRP.

STARTER PACK [edit]

A compilation of mods including the Zone Reclamation Project, Old Weapons Renewal 3 for SoC, Photo Realistic Zone, Stalker Weather condition Overhaul, STALKER Shaders MAX 1.06, and FOV Switcher v17.
Lots of improvement in visual quality
You need to rename "wpn_ak74u.ogf" to "ak74u.ogf" to modify AKS74u's earth manner.

Fall Aurora [edit]

Overhauls the graphics, sound and gameplay.
Built on the newest Zone Reclamation Project's core.
Redesigned AtmosFear for ShoC to match the fall style.
Holds an official new Absolute Nature for ShoC.

Oblivion Lost [edit]

Like Lost Alpha information technology focuses on getting closer to the former Oblivion Lost which was planned by GSC back in the days
Full Freeplay, Improved A-Life, New Levels, Extended Main Storyline, Reality Enhancement and Graphics Comeback.

Priboi Story [edit]

Full conversion modern with new storyline.

Old Skillful S.T.A.L.Grand.East.R. Development [edit]

New locations and weapons. Intended to recreate a highly atmospheric Zone with the highest possible quality, stability of the game, rich gameplay and loyalty to the canons of the Sci-Fi genre.

Fable Returns [edit]

Set between the events of S.T.A.L.K.Eastward.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and S.T.A.L.Thousand.East.R.: Articulate Sky. It includes a return to the atmosphere and full general feeling of Shadow of Chernobyl, in addition to several new gameplay features, completely new questlines, a leveling organisation, and restored content from build versions of the South.T.A.L.Yard.E.R. series.

Arrangement requirements [edit]

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating organisation (Os) 2000 SP4, XP SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 two.0 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 2200+		 Intel Cadre 2 Duo E6400
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1.5 GB
Hard deejay drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video carte du jour (GPU) Nvidia GeForce FX 5700
ATI Radeon 9600
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 7900
ATI Radeon X1850
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

  1. ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does non work on Windows eight.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[2] [iii] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
  2. ↑ 2.0 ii.ane File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(due south) listed for Windows and/or Steam game information (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Deject support may shop data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/4500/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (4500) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as frontwards slashes. Run across the glossary page for details.

References

  1. ↑ Mods - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl Game - Mod DB
  2. ↑ Windows viii.1 support - StarForce Support
  3. ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Back up
  4. ↑ Reclaim your games. DRM-Free!, folio four - Forum - GOG.com
  5. ↑ GOG version
  6. ↑ Steam version
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-06-xx)
  8. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/stalker/comments/3p5r8q/how_do_i_install_the_modified_luajit_library/cw3fz1l
  9. ↑ https://imgur.com/a/q4NPl
  10. ↑ Verified past User:Vlad 54rus on 2021-07-20
    When increasing antialiasing setting step by step - "SSample:" in the console caps at 2048x2048. Activating antialiasing at higher resolutions (such every bit 2560x1440) seems to follow this cap and results in undersampling/blurry image
  11. ↑ TweakGuides.com - STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl Tweak Guide - In-Game Settings (Pt.two)
  12. ↑ New 120Hz Games Report
  13. ↑ https://spider web.archive.org/spider web/20140903021608/https://pastebin.com/CtQ7zfkA
  14. ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/4500/discussions/0/620700960626854029/
  15. ↑ https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/gallery/prototype/1978-with-fov-mod/
  16. ↑ PC Gaming Environment Sound Round-upward
  17. ↑ @∞D Sound Wiki Master#3423 on the 3D Game Sound Discord server - concluding accessed on 2019-06-19
    "1. that Shadow of Chernobyl toggle aim tweak requires AutoHotKey to be run every bit Administrator. Information technology volition non piece of work without information technology"
  18. ↑ Mouse Delay on S.T.A.L.M.Eastward.R.
  19. ↑ https://curvation.b4k.co/v/thread/381299170/#381310473
  20. ↑ http://www.metacognix.com/stlkrsoc/TroubleshootingFAQ.html#HeadBob

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