An alternative manual installation, use this if you are experiencing trouble with automatic installer.
Version 1.4.4
Use this archive if you are having trouble with .exe installer. You'll need a program like WinRAR or 7-Zip in order to extract .7z files.
Make sure to patch the game before installing mod, otherwise you will see a black screen on startup. To check if your game is patched, see lower left corner of the main menu screen, it should say ver. 1.0005 (or 1.0006). If nothing is there, that means it's version 1.000.
Vista/Windows 7 users:
Due to issues with UAC and rights management, it is possible to have an incomplete installation of a mod, or older "ghost" leftovers of a mod after updating it, or even after removing it completely. Mod installations and removals can fail silently. Try to take the ownership of the STALKER installation directory if you install to default Program Files.
Install:1. In the main STALKER directory (by default it's "C:\Program Files\THQ\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Shadow of Chernobyl", and for Steam users "Steam\SteamApps\Common\Stalker shadow of Chernobyl"), locate file "fsgame.ltx", open with Notepad and change both variables in this line to "true":$game_data$ = true | true | $fs_root$ | gamedata\
2. Copy "gamedata" folder from the SC2009 archive to main STALKER directory (the whole folder, not just its content).
3. In the "user.ltx" file make changes to these lines:
cam_inert 0.1
r2_sun_near 20
r2_sun_near_border 1
r2_sun_tsm on
r2_sun_tsm_proj 0.4
r2_gloss_factor 2.5
- XP users:
"C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\stalker-shoc\user.ltx"
- Vista/Win7 users:
"C:\Users\Public\Documents\stalker-shoc\user.ltx"
- Steam users, follow the XP/ Vista/Win7 instructions, you have a dummy "user.ltx" in "_appdata_" that does absolutely nothing, make sure you find the correct "user.ltx" in folders specified above.
4. Install Weapon Scopes for your monitor (default 16:10):
Copy the files from the following directories according to your monitor's aspect ratio:
\gamedata\textures\wpn\16x10 scopes
\gamedata\textures\wpn\16x9 scopes
\gamedata\textures\wpn\4x3 scopes
and paste to this directory overwriting all files:
\gamedata\textures\wpn
Uninstall:
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1. Delete or rename "gamedata"
2. Delete "user.ltx" file to reset everything back to default, the game will create a new one.
Starting a new game is required!
For languages: Czech, Hispanic, French, German, Italian, Polish and Russian, please download the international patch, otherwise you game won't start: Moddb.com
Changelog:
Version 1.4.4
- further improved stability and the mod's optimization
- updated weapon textures
- added new visual effects
Version 1.4.3.2
- improved stability in some parts of the game
Version 1.4.3
- added new sky, sun, wind, and particle effects, including atmospheric space objects
- added the ability to reset hostile status and join factions outside of the storyline
- fixed a bug where NPCs aim direction and weapon direction didn't align
- removed mirrored markings on scopes
- fixed a bug where the binoculars' sound alerted enemies
- fixed Sidorovich's "silent radio" bug
- balanced bar music volume
- added some new varied skins for novice Stalkers and Bandits
- improved the "green" night vision
- scientific suits with 90% rad protection now feature an anti-rad injection system
- bandages auto-apply at 10% health (optional)
- added the ability to shoot birds
Version 1.4.2:
- added comments to all vocal/guitar tracks for proper volume and radius
- added 19 new authentic music tracks by various artists (credited in ReadMe)
- disabled the ability to see what the secret stash holds on PDA map (was meant for testing)
- fixed low volume PDA radio messages
- enabled NPC counter on the minimap (optional)
- touched up Sidorvich's skin
- fixed Sleeping Bag camera spin (user.ltx)
- fixed shadow glitch (user.ltx)
- third-person view, press F1, F2 and F3 to cycle through camera views; numpad + or - to zoom in/out (check ReadMe Technical FAQ #20 to learn how to enable this feature manually)
- other tweaks
Version 1.4.1:
- enabled anomaly evasion for NPCs
- reduced torch light by 50% due to overexposure when pointed at walls
- added ability to sell armor and weapons to NPCs so they can use it
- NPCs can sell ammo
- touched up sky and weapon textures.
- increased scope waving
- increased difficulty on Master
Version 1.4:
- Smart Mod Manager compatibility
- one consolidated archive
- multiple bug fixes from user feedback
- natural dawn (less purple)
- new water shaders
- flipped scopes
- optimized night sky textures
- includes incremental patch by Steel
- fixed Screw repair dialog
I was waiting for ModDB to finally authorise it, downloading now. Awesome work!
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I was waiting too. Nice work Pavel :)
still having issues in the army werahouse area with crashing but that might just be me
awesome job congratulations to all made it!
1.32 to 1.40 patch no exist ? -_-'
Just replace your 1.32 gamedata with 1.40.
Well with just it isnt done.I had to remove the whole gamedate folder cause I dont want to open the 1.32 patch file an check which files in my gamedate are from 1.32 cause this would take ages.
Does this require a game restart if I apply this over 1.32?
No, your saves from 1.32 will work, however it's recommended to delete 1.32 gamedata prior installing 1.4, because I trimmed a few things.
Dosen't work (( Splash, black screen and crash...
Stalker Silver Edition (Russian lic)
SHOC 1.0006 (default)
Windows 7 x64 + AMD HD4650 (ATI Catalyst 9.9)
Probably, problem with x64 or shoc version, but without mod all work correctly.
Has anyone met with this?
To play in Russian or other languages delete "localization.ltx" from gamedata\config. You won't see description for sleeping bag, repair kit, repair dialog but you will be able to play. Proper international adaptation patch is coming next.
Tnx, Paul. I'm try it soon.
How much time for create IAP need?
Our team will try to work on it this week.
Ok, it works, but not all correctly...
NPCs speak on Ukrainian, Russian & English languages randomly mixed.
And I thing something wrong with AI. Very easy on Stalker(Normal) difficult's level. Sometimes I see enemies in square combat array. One grenade - 12 deaths per sec.
P.S. This mod is greatest. Thank you.
(buried)
the download always freezes at 100 %. 569,39 of 569,62 mb.stupid f****
That is a problem with you not the download. Please don't post idiocy.
This mod is undoubtedly one of the finest creations that mod communities in general have produced over the years(probably surpased only by Operation Flashpoint's). Most surprising is the fact that they're two complete mod projects ongoing for S.T.A.L.K.E.R., both beeing equally impressive(talking about L.U.R.K. of course).
As an avid SOC fan and, unfortunately, (almost)hardcore gamer("unfortunately" because, let's face it, it's a time consuming and unproductive activity) I would like to address an issue that practically SOC screams for - stealth.
I just finished clearing the Agroprom Institute in the night on veteran difficulty trying to use stealth - it's practically impossible whitout 25 deaths/reloads. The problem of course is that this difficulty is not conditioned by an interesting and challenging gameplay mechanic but by illogical AI(human). First and foremost the lighting system is almost irrelevant in dark areas/night stealth gameplay(hidding in shadows cast by large objects rarely works, usable only when it's pitch black outside and the moon is'nt lit).
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The second annoying issue is of course the sound, alerting the enemy from 50+ meters when you change your gun is just stupid, likewise it is impossible to truly sneak up on someone from behind(if it's pitch black they won't see you but still be alerted dough so it still counts as a glitch), I think the overall sound sensitivity should be reduced(distance relative and sound level relative, for example if you're at a 2- meters distance unless you exceed two sound bars the enemy should'nt be triggered). Another impediment to stealth stardom are the so called silent weapons, they alert AI no matter the distance and line of sight - if the player shoots a light bulb(superb addition by the way) and in another adjacent room there is an enemy who could'nt realistically hear the shooting or notice the dimming light he still comes in guns blazing. Last observation - the AI usually seems to magically know where to look...
A version(1.4) observation would be that the modifier UI disappeared, it was quite useful...
Thanks for constructive feedback unt
pavel.. good job on the mod, man. but don't fret too much it is a 2 years old game and programmers did an as is job of it. without the sdk you can't really do much of anything.
but thnx for the effort. you shoulda teach these guys how to implement good graphics. Did they ever offer you a job? They should. ;)
as to UNT.. pls read on..
that is a programming glitch. same as collision detection is in the graphics, the sound of occlusion travels through the walls no matter if there are any walls or not.unfortunately that has not been implemented in the game, because of the shortcomings of the game engine. lot of the features are not in the game because of this. the cryo engine supports it, the ray doesn't. hope fully the new engine will have a full support of this.
check out the specs for the new engine support list. the xray engine has been completely redone.
so just try to live with the glitches. ;)
for example. you can edit the 2D properties of the sound like
distance, volume, sensitivity and so on. there is no real support for 3D audio features like occlusion. HRTF is supported but the other features are very buggy.remember, these guys have no previous (serious) experience and testing out everything to the details.
prolly they can do it now, since they are getting paid real money.so they will have time and the manpower to properly implement things in the new engine.it's one thing is to say,.."yes, its supported" and another is to have it properly implemented.
hopefully this will help to clear up some for ppl with high expectations and mixed disappointments.
how do I uninstall 1.32?
Just delete 1.32 gamedata, and place new gamedata from 1.4
Finally, it's out!
Stalker just crashes when I try to play, it loads up then when I try to start a new game is crashes :/
I load up the main game, and after the dev logos, it just crashes to desktop.
Proberly just a n00b problem, but anyone know what the problem is?
Game has to be patched to version 1.0005 (1.0006 is not necessary, but also compatible)
Holy sheets! This mod is a must download, I never played STALKER so much, but I think this mod will make me play it a lot
This looks fantastic. Installing now. Hopefully, like Deus Ex, the third try will be the charm.
I am having problems installing Stalker-complete. It used to work fine the first time i installed it, i then tried out the lurk mod, didn't like it, uninstalled the game completely, inluding STALKER-SHOC folder. Now when i try to install Stalker-complete using Smart Mod Manager it tells me that the mod is already installed even though it clearly is not.
Is there any way to install 1.4 manually ? I think the problem is with SMM. Please help :)
Pic of the problem:
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Great work with the mod by the way
Try re-installing Smart Mod Manager, so it deletes traces of previously installed SC2009, if it won't work, check ReadMe for manual installation guide, it's very easy. Don't forget to change gloss factor value in 'user.ltx' as mentioned in ReadMe.
I did it manually and it still crashes to desktop after loading a game or starting a new one, perhaps some registry files have been altered or something. I have no idea aymore :/
Have you updated game to 1.0005 after reinstalling?
Yeah i did,1.0005, with gamedata in the game folder and all text files edited. No idea why it does not work, it loads the game correctly then when it's supposed to start it quits to desktop
cant get it to work,
I have just installed stalker fresh so i can play this mod ( never got far in it before)
installed the 1.005 ww patch
got HATRED crack
installed smart mod manager
then when i go to run the game, it just shows the splash screen , then nothing
dont know if this will help but i have xp sp3 and when i run the game without the mod activated , it works fine
any hints on how to get this top run would be great
thanks
Do you have non-English game?
no its in english
btw, that $5 Stalker copy on direct2drive needs to be patched to 1.0005, the patch file called stk-dd-10005.exe, 'dd' stands for 'Digital Distribution', available here:
Gamefront.com
Paul, how are things with the international adaptation?
Ive run into problems with Duty but I have finished a quest for the General. Why dont the Barkeep offer to fix these "miss-understandings" like he does in other mods ? It sure would be helpful ! Does anyone know of a mod that I could try ? Thanks,
jwill58
This mod does not work!
The disk with STALKER game from the publisher 1C (Russia publisher), the license disk. Checked on a large number of computers, no one has started.
What to do??
some do not get to start the game from the beginning. you press>> to start a new game>> choose the complexity>> thrown off again in the menu
If you have a Russian game you have to delete "localization.ltx" file from "gamedata/config", until we have multi-lang localization done: Moddb.com
The game started. But not seen the beauty that you have on screen and in the video.Here is archive with screen, you can see. Clip2net.com (No viruses)
This is GREAT ! I just figured out how to go into free play ! You have really breathed new life into this game for me ! Thanks so much !
*Sigh* getting this Bugtrap error everytime I start the game. Running on Windows 7, and have drivers (sound, graphics) fully updated, STALKER at 1.0006 and it happnes.
I tried deleting localisation.ltx. Same thing.
The game itself works, but with the mod it's a no-go.
Reinstalled the mod, seems to work now. It's great, but a bit unstable. Got a bluescreen while playing it :/
Glad it works at least.
btw, have you started a new game with mod?