Kuuso on 18/5/2010 at 15:45
Hello,
I am unsure of what version the Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl is, which is on Steam (bought it at new year's), thus I am not sure what mods or patches I can apply to it. Also, is there some main mods that I should use that fix bugs/enchance the game without actually changing anything radically?
Axon1988 on 18/5/2010 at 23:47
First off, I don't know much about the steam version but as far as I know the patches work fine on that version and you should update up to version 1.0004. Which is the last one that actually changes single player features, as far as I know.
For mods there is one really awesome mod called S.t.a.l.k.e.r Complete 2009/2012 which changes the graphics alot, and also adds some awesome AI features but still sticks to the original storyline.
It just makes the game so much more 'friendly' to people who are new to the franchise.
(
http://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-complete-2009)
Otherwise I believe some people might ask you what your localisation is because there is some awesome Russian mods out there, which unfortunately aren't really English friendly.
mothra on 19/5/2010 at 09:53
for using the most mods you will need the 1.004 patch.
using 1.005 you loose a few possible and very good mods (e.g. AKM and the upcoming LostAlpha)
steam has 1.006 which is basically like 1.005 with some MPfixes which you cannot downgrade so for better mods you are basically fucked. That's why I have a retail version.
EvaUnit02 on 19/5/2010 at 12:37
Last I heard, Steam SoC was stuck at v1.005. Apparently v1.006 isn't considered an official patch, thus the publisher THQ never applied that patch to the Steam version.
However a lot of MP servers run v1.006, so you won't be able to play on them. But that's no great loss, next to no one gives two shits about Stalker's MP component.
Kuuso on 19/5/2010 at 19:44
Will the Complete mod for stalker work, if the version is 1.005? apparently it does. I don't think I need anything else for the time being. Also, does my saved games become invalid, if they've done before the mod?
Ostriig on 19/5/2010 at 21:14
Quote Posted by Axon1988
For mods there is one really awesome mod called S.t.a.l.k.e.r Complete 2009/2012 which changes the graphics alot, and also adds some awesome AI features but still sticks to the original storyline.
It just makes the game so much more 'friendly' to people who are new to the franchise.
(
http://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-complete-2009)
20
12? Oh my, that's gotta be better than Complete 2009 by, like, a total
3! :D
But no, seriously, I was going to post this yesterday but the DNS crapped out just before I hit the button - my first and only experience with STALKER so far was with Complete 2009, and the game looked and played absolutely
delicious. In fact, now that I see work's officially started on Complete for Call of Pripyat, I might just put off playing it until a solid version of the mod comes out even though I have the game sitting on my shelf right now.
Quote Posted by Kuuso
Will the Complete mod for stalker work, if the version is 1.005? apparently it does. I don't think I need anything else for the time being. Also, does my saved games become invalid, if they've done before the mod?
It was strongly recommended that you start a new game not just when applying Complete, but also when changing mod versions. It's why I stuck with 1.32 even after 1.44 came out, but I can't complain, the mod was already in top shape. Anyway, here's what they say in the manual:
Quote:
It is highly recommended to start a new game after installing the mod, as saves using vanilla game data aren’t supported and could easily lead to conflicts and crashes when executing the mod’s game data.
Kuuso on 20/5/2010 at 13:10
Well, I've started a new game with the complete mod (and the gun-mod that was recommended alongside with it) and the difference to the vanilla is staggering. Don't think I've seen such a good "fix-everything" mod in any other game yet. Granted, you can't fix Oblivion enough anyways :p
It is a bit easy even though I'm playing with Master. I reckon it'll get harder once I start meeting mutants. It's also fun to see what my new computer is capable of doing as well, since it runs this game perfectly.
Axon1988 on 20/5/2010 at 21:36
Yup Complete is a serious benchmark to modders out there who want their work to look more professional.
Ostriig my friend, you should check out the complete page on Moddb, they changed the name to Complete 1012 because 2009 is already behind us. And because it is when Stalker - SOC plays off right? I think a hidden reason to the name change might have something to do with this annoying Mayan calendar! Saying that the world will end in 2012, maybe the zone will live on after that.
(That would be so awesome!)
Ostriig on 20/5/2010 at 23:57
Heh, yeah I know, I'd checked out the moddb page you linked, was just taking the lol before. The 2012 rebranding is most likely a reference to SoC's setting and a good way to keep the mod from looking out-of-date, indeed.
Kuuso on 24/5/2010 at 15:32
Going off-topic now, but I just hit Agroprom and to my dismay, I found out that day turns to night surprisingly fast. One of the most intense gaming experiences yet, trying to survive against all those soldiers with only a bloody flashlight only to zip down to the underground to meet mutants for the first time.
