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  • AchtungBabyAchtungBaby Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    fogeyman wrote: »
    Ouch, 20-25 hours. I guess I'll have to game like mad this weekend.

    @ LaCabra: Where did you get a jeep? Is this later in the game?



    Jeeps are implemented by mods. And I think they only spawn at Cordon.

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  • JWFokkerJWFokker Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    DanHibiki wrote: »
    JWFokker wrote: »
    You can get the Realism Pro mod to make the weapons more accurate, fix their range and projectile velocity, damage, etc. by changing them to their real-world values. It makes the early weapons a good bit more effective, but keep in mind the NPCs are using the same weapons properties, so their uncanny accuracy is only enhanced which will necessitate you making full use of cover whenever you get in a firefight. At least until you pick up a set of quality armor (Stalker Armor or better).

    sweet!

    anyone have trouble with installing this mod? I don't want to loose my game.

    It just changes gun and ammunition properties. It doesn't affect saved games at all.

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  • FerrusFerrus Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    So, I just finished.
    Got the "I want to be rich!" ending D:
    Also, I didn't kill Strelok. I thought Marked One IS Strelok, just with a slight case of amnesia. Is that correct?

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    I would like to pause for a moment, to talk about my penis.
    My penis is like a toddler. A toddler—who is a perfectly normal size for his age—on a long road trip to what he thinks is Disney World. My penis is excited because he hasn’t been to Disney World in a long, long time, but remembers a time when he used to go every day. So now the penis toddler is constantly fidgeting, whining “Are we there yet? Are we there yet? How about now? Now? How about... now?”
    And Disney World is nowhere in sight.
  • RookRook Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Ferrus wrote: »
    So, I just finished.
    Got the "I want to be rich!" ending D:
    Also, I didn't kill Strelok. I thought Marked One IS Strelok, just with a slight case of amnesia. Is that correct?
    Yes, but you have to find out why you have amnesia and why you were asked to kill yourself

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  • Anonymous RobotAnonymous Robot Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Well, I updated my drivers, and the game still won't work.

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  • JWFokkerJWFokker Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    You have at least a gig of virtual memory?

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  • Anonymous RobotAnonymous Robot Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Minimum virtual memory is 1500 MB.

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  • KazhiimKazhiim __BANNED USERS regular
    edited May 2007
    how do I readed other dead stalker PDAs? Are they going to be an item I find, do I gotta be at their corpse, do I keep a log when I loot a stalker, what?

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  • MetalbourneMetalbourne Inside a cluster b personalityRegistered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Is there a demo of this game available, by any chance?

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  • ZombiemamboZombiemambo Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    How scaleable is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.? Is it anything like HL2 where almost any machine can run it on some setting?

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  • Future BluesFuture Blues Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Yes and no... I mean, consider my machine.

    1.67Ghz Centrino Intel P4m
    1.5Gb RAM
    64MB ATI Radeon 9600 Mobile

    I can run it at near lowest settings at around 1024x768 with texture and object detail at medium-high and it's playable. It looks ugly, but runs. After I got to Pripyat though, I had to drop it down to medium texture/object detail and 800x600 to maintain a playable framerate.

    Now, personally I can play at 15+ FPS and thus consider that playable. A lot of people don't feel that way, and blah blah yadda yadda, but I was able to experience the game to the point that I was satisfied on this particular machine. When I get home and build a new desktop machine this summer, I imagine it will run a lot better, and I'll be a lot happier.

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  • StollsStolls Brave Corporate Logo Chicago, ILRegistered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Questions taken in order!

    1) PDAs come in a few forms, but typically you are updated when you search them. Audio logs are read aloud and noted in your own PDA, stashes are marked on your map, and found PDAs are kept under their own section in your notes. You might also occasionally have to deliver a flash drive somewhere, which is kept as a physical item and cannot be accessed.

    2) No demo that I'm aware of, regrettably.

    3) It is memory intensive, no doubt. I've mentioned my specs before in the thread; my computer's only seven months old, but it was behind the curve when I bought it. With dynamic lighting the game eats my hardware for breakfast and it tends to chug beneath 20fps or worse. With them off I can crank the detail all the way up save for antialiasing.

    By way of comparison, Oblivion and Company of Heroes have nasty habits of chugging on me, but everything else currently installed runs very well - some stuff that's not too recent but still resource hungry: Vampire: Bloodlines, FEAR, Call of Cthulhu, etc. If you can run any of those at medium-to-high detail without so much as a stutter, I think you'll be fine with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. after some tweaking.

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  • DudBoltDudBolt Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Hey does anyone know how to do something about the Psi-emissions other then overdose on medkits

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  • DarmakDarmak RAGE vympyvvhyc vyctyvyRegistered User regular
    edited May 2007
    DudBolt wrote: »
    Hey does anyone know how to do something about the Psi-emissions other then overdose on medkits

    I tend to cure things with bullets. Unless you're talking about brain scorchers, in which case... wait, I still use lots of bullets. ;-)

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  • DudBoltDudBolt Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Darmak wrote: »
    DudBolt wrote: »
    Hey does anyone know how to do something about the Psi-emissions other then overdose on medkits

    I tend to cure things with bullets. Unless you're talking about brain scorchers, in which case... wait, I still use lots of bullets. ;-)

    In all honest I think I may have skipped a good portion of the begining of the game. Once I reached the bar apparently I headed straight for Lake Yanter and got inside the lab. I couldn't believe how difficult that was beating that level. I had used so many medkits that after I shut it down I thought my guy had past out because he was so high.

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  • IriahIriah Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    DudBolt wrote: »
    Darmak wrote: »
    DudBolt wrote: »
    Hey does anyone know how to do something about the Psi-emissions other then overdose on medkits

    I tend to cure things with bullets. Unless you're talking about brain scorchers, in which case... wait, I still use lots of bullets. ;-)

    In all honest I think I may have skipped a good portion of the begining of the game. Once I reached the bar apparently I headed straight for Lake Yanter and got inside the lab. I couldn't believe how difficult that was beating that level. I had used so many medkits that after I shut it down I thought my guy had past out because he was so high.

    Missed a smidgeon or two, I'd say. Yeah.

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  • PharezonPharezon Struggle is an illusion. Victory is in the Qun.Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Fucking Barman. That dickhead won't come talk to me! D:

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  • FrostyAlphaWolfFrostyAlphaWolf Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Do a quick save/quick load. Tends to fix the stuck-up bartender issue.

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  • PharezonPharezon Struggle is an illusion. Victory is in the Qun.Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Do a quick save/quick load. Tends to fix the stuck-up bartender issue.

    Nope. D:

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  • FrostyAlphaWolfFrostyAlphaWolf Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    If it wasn't for the weapons lock I'd say toss a grenade his way, but...

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  • fogeymanfogeyman Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Guys, there's something fucked up about Lab x18. I don't know what yet.

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  • JWFokkerJWFokker Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Pharezon wrote: »
    Do a quick save/quick load. Tends to fix the stuck-up bartender issue.

    Nope. D:

    I know it's a pain in the ass, but I understand that if you leave the Bar area and go back NPCs are more or less reset, though they get reset after a save/reload too. I can't say for certain as I've never had a problem with the bartender.

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  • fogeymanfogeyman Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    I just press my use key ("e" for me, I think "f" by default) a bunch of times and the barman comes closer. I don't know if "e" actually does anything, though, or if he just takes a while to walk over.

    Quick question: does anyone know where I can find 7.62x54 ammunition? I'm trying to get ammo for this sweet sniper I stole but the only ammo I've ever found for it was on the guy who was carrying it, and I've only seen one guy carrying it. I really don't want to have to ditch this and settle for something else as it's a fine weapon. I've checked the Bar, the Freedom camp, the dude at Yan-whatever, and the vendor at the beginning of the game. None of them have it :( .

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  • FrostyAlphaWolfFrostyAlphaWolf Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    fogeyman wrote: »
    I just press my use key ("e" for me, I think "f" by default) a bunch of times and the barman comes closer. I don't know if "e" actually does anything, though, or if he just takes a while to walk over.

    Quick question: does anyone know where I can find 7.62x54 ammunition? I'm trying to get ammo for this sweet sniper I stole but the only ammo I've ever found for it was on the guy who was carrying it, and I've only seen one guy carrying it. I really don't want to have to ditch this and settle for something else as it's a fine weapon. I've checked the Bar, the Freedom camp, the dude at Yan-whatever, and the vendor at the beginning of the game. None of them have it :( .

    I've had the same 2 clips (22rounds) since I picked up the rifle, and later found one body that had another 8 rounds on it. It's in insanely small supply, from what I've seen. I just make sure I'm picky with my shots: only using it when I have to take someone out too far away for my assault rifle, and then only when I have a decently clear shot. If anyone knows of a spot or Stalker I can find some on, do tell :|

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  • warlinwarlin Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Iriah wrote: »
    Recommended mods!

    Raw's Revamp Mod - Just install this mod. It's a text/interface localization mod. Fixes all sorts of shit, like 'car park' instead of 'garage', and 'cellar' instead of 'attic'. Definitely install before playing for minimal headaches.

    I get a 404 on this one.

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  • BroloBrolo Broseidon Lord of the BroceanRegistered User regular
    edited May 2007
    fogeyman wrote: »
    Guys, there's something fucked up about Lab x18. I don't know what yet.

    Go deeper...






    ...deeper...

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  • The_SpaniardThe_Spaniard It's never lupines Irvine, CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Rolo wrote: »
    fogeyman wrote: »
    Guys, there's something fucked up about Lab x18. I don't know what yet.

    Go deeper...






    ...deeper...
    Johnny Deeper!

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  • PharezonPharezon Struggle is an illusion. Victory is in the Qun.Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    I.
    Hate.
    The.
    Bar.
    Man.
    D:

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  • darleysamdarleysam On my way to UKRegistered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Pharezon wrote: »
    I.
    Hate.
    The.
    Bar.
    Man.
    D:

    In Soviet Russia, barman hates you!

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  • PharezonPharezon Struggle is an illusion. Victory is in the Qun.Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    darleysam wrote: »
    Pharezon wrote: »
    I.
    Hate.
    The.
    Bar.
    Man.
    D:

    In Soviet Russia, barman hates you!

    :|
    The barman still won't talk to me. Each time I load a quicksave and he doesn't talk to me, I go out with my desert eagle and rpg launcher to kill everyone in the duty camp. Anyone have a different solution before I go kill more duty guys? D:

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  • darleysamdarleysam On my way to UKRegistered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Pharezon wrote: »
    darleysam wrote: »
    Pharezon wrote: »
    I.
    Hate.
    The.
    Bar.
    Man.
    D:

    In Soviet Russia, barman hates you!

    :|
    The barman still won't talk to me. Each time I load a quicksave and he doesn't talk to me, I go out with my desert eagle and rpg launcher to kill everyone in the duty camp. Anyone have a different solution before I go kill more duty guys? D:

    you know, i really hope that isn't your strategy for real life. Generally, if you want people to listen to you, shooting all their friends and shouting "LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO", it's not going to advance you too far up those particular social ladders.

    in other news, i've never actually had that problem, so i really don't know what to advise you. But it does suck :(

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  • PharezonPharezon Struggle is an illusion. Victory is in the Qun.Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    darleysam wrote: »
    Pharezon wrote: »
    darleysam wrote: »
    Pharezon wrote: »
    I.
    Hate.
    The.
    Bar.
    Man.
    D:

    In Soviet Russia, barman hates you!

    :|
    The barman still won't talk to me. Each time I load a quicksave and he doesn't talk to me, I go out with my desert eagle and rpg launcher to kill everyone in the duty camp. Anyone have a different solution before I go kill more duty guys? D:

    you know, i really hope that isn't your strategy for real life. Generally, if you want people to listen to you, shooting all their friends and shouting "LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO", it's not going to advance you too far up those particular social ladders.

    in other news, i've never actually had that problem, so i really don't know what to advise you. But it does suck :(

    How di-....I uh mean I would never do anything like that. ever.

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  • BigDesBigDes Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    Pharezon wrote: »
    darleysam wrote: »
    Pharezon wrote: »
    darleysam wrote: »
    Pharezon wrote: »
    I.
    Hate.
    The.
    Bar.
    Man.
    D:

    In Soviet Russia, barman hates you!

    :|
    The barman still won't talk to me. Each time I load a quicksave and he doesn't talk to me, I go out with my desert eagle and rpg launcher to kill everyone in the duty camp. Anyone have a different solution before I go kill more duty guys? D:

    you know, i really hope that isn't your strategy for real life. Generally, if you want people to listen to you, shooting all their friends and shouting "LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO", it's not going to advance you too far up those particular social ladders.

    in other news, i've never actually had that problem, so i really don't know what to advise you. But it does suck :(

    How di-....I uh mean I would never do anything like that. ever.

    Shine your flash light on him a couple of times. Works for me. For me.

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  • fogeymanfogeyman Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    fogeyman wrote: »
    I just press my use key ("e" for me, I think "f" by default) a bunch of times and the barman comes closer. I don't know if "e" actually does anything, though, or if he just takes a while to walk over.

    Quick question: does anyone know where I can find 7.62x54 ammunition? I'm trying to get ammo for this sweet sniper I stole but the only ammo I've ever found for it was on the guy who was carrying it, and I've only seen one guy carrying it. I really don't want to have to ditch this and settle for something else as it's a fine weapon. I've checked the Bar, the Freedom camp, the dude at Yan-whatever, and the vendor at the beginning of the game. None of them have it :( .

    I've had the same 2 clips (22rounds) since I picked up the rifle, and later found one body that had another 8 rounds on it. It's in insanely small supply, from what I've seen. I just make sure I'm picky with my shots: only using it when I have to take someone out too far away for my assault rifle, and then only when I have a decently clear shot. If anyone knows of a spot or Stalker I can find some on, do tell :|
    I just found out that the ammo is easier to find after (minor spoiler):
    you kill the first brain scorcher
    or deal with it somehow (I didn't read the specifics).

    fogeyman on
  • DanHibikiDanHibiki Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    fogeyman wrote: »
    fogeyman wrote: »
    I just press my use key ("e" for me, I think "f" by default) a bunch of times and the barman comes closer. I don't know if "e" actually does anything, though, or if he just takes a while to walk over.

    Quick question: does anyone know where I can find 7.62x54 ammunition? I'm trying to get ammo for this sweet sniper I stole but the only ammo I've ever found for it was on the guy who was carrying it, and I've only seen one guy carrying it. I really don't want to have to ditch this and settle for something else as it's a fine weapon. I've checked the Bar, the Freedom camp, the dude at Yan-whatever, and the vendor at the beginning of the game. None of them have it :( .

    I've had the same 2 clips (22rounds) since I picked up the rifle, and later found one body that had another 8 rounds on it. It's in insanely small supply, from what I've seen. I just make sure I'm picky with my shots: only using it when I have to take someone out too far away for my assault rifle, and then only when I have a decently clear shot. If anyone knows of a spot or Stalker I can find some on, do tell :|
    I just found out that the ammo is easier to find after (minor spoiler):
    you kill the first brain scorcher
    or deal with it somehow (I didn't read the specifics).
    you can find some at the Bar (it's random) or, at the helicopter crash zone in the wild lands.

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  • FrostyAlphaWolfFrostyAlphaWolf Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    I didn't find any around the helicopter, but I'm almost up to the Scorcher so here's hoping. (Whenever I get my computer back so I can finish -.-)

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  • 12gauge12gauge Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    The brain scorcher is powered down, I went to the bar a last time to change suits and gear up - on my way to prypiat and the npp now, wish me luck ;)

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  • PharezonPharezon Struggle is an illusion. Victory is in the Qun.Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    When I open up the console it says something about trying to update object barmans schedule

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  • DanHibikiDanHibiki Registered User regular
    edited May 2007
    I didn't find any around the helicopter, but I'm almost up to the Scorcher so here's hoping. (Whenever I get my computer back so I can finish -.-)
    it's in those metal luggages under the burning chopper before the fire tunnel.

    Watch out for flying guns!

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  • DarmakDarmak RAGE vympyvvhyc vyctyvyRegistered User regular
    edited May 2007
    darleysam wrote: »
    Pharezon wrote: »
    I.
    Hate.
    The.
    Bar.
    Man.
    D:

    In Soviet Russia, barman hates you!

    Ya know, I always laugh at that stupid fucking joke. Every time. Heh. I say it so much that my girlfriend says it now (In Soviet Russia, girlfriend says you!). Goddamnit! :lol:

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