Could try appending -dsound to the game shortcut, so that the game uses Directsound instead of the default (OpenAL). There could be a problem related to the XFI OpenAL driver, which quite frankly wouldn't surprise me with Creative's track record. The only problem is that to test this out you'll need to go and retrieve the disc from your garden.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. FIRST PATCH HERE!
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Just looked on the GSC forum, it was mentioned last week that a 3rd patch may be available in 2-3 weeks:-http://www.gsc-game.com/index.php?t=community&s=forums&s_game_type=xr&thm_page=3&thm_id=5864&sec_id=12 (page 5).Here is the thread wilth the preliminary 3rd patch fix list 
reliminary third patch change list. Subject to change.
AI
- Added avoiding dynamic obstacles for NPCs.
- Added enemy priority function – fixes incorrect NPC reaction on player’s attack.
- Changed the second part of the enemy search algorithm – having lost the player, the NPCs will no longer be baffled.
- Added correct reaction on shots and loud sounds coming from the player (only) on close distances.
Render
- Dual core optimization.
- 10-15% FPS increase.
Gameplay
- Added new game mode – freeplay; activated after the end of the game.
- Added the possibility for any character will be able to go to any smart-terrain.
- Fixed the ultra-intense vibration of the grass.
- All monsters drag now the corpses correctly.
Physics
- Fixed the situations when the physics get stuck in the floor or in the thin walls.
- Fixed the situations when the dead bodies disappear.
Network
- Reduced the traffic and lags.
General
- Fixed problems with OS Vista 64.
- Added saved games converter.
- Added MOD Tools support.
reliminary third patch change list. Subject to change.AI
- Added avoiding dynamic obstacles for NPCs.
- Added enemy priority function – fixes incorrect NPC reaction on player’s attack.
- Changed the second part of the enemy search algorithm – having lost the player, the NPCs will no longer be baffled.
- Added correct reaction on shots and loud sounds coming from the player (only) on close distances.
Render
- Dual core optimization.
- 10-15% FPS increase.
Gameplay
- Added new game mode – freeplay; activated after the end of the game.
- Added the possibility for any character will be able to go to any smart-terrain.
- Fixed the ultra-intense vibration of the grass.
- All monsters drag now the corpses correctly.
Physics
- Fixed the situations when the physics get stuck in the floor or in the thin walls.
- Fixed the situations when the dead bodies disappear.
Network
- Reduced the traffic and lags.
General
- Fixed problems with OS Vista 64.
- Added saved games converter.
- Added MOD Tools support.
Lynndinky said:Just looked on the GSC forum, it was mentioned last week that a 3rd patch may be available in 2-3 weeks:-http://www.gsc-game.com/index.php?t=community&s=forums&s_game_type=xr&thm_page=3&thm_id=5864&sec_id=12 (page 5).Here is the thread wilth the preliminary 3rd patch fix list
AI
- Added avoiding dynamic obstacles for NPCs.
- Added enemy priority function – fixes incorrect NPC reaction on player’s attack.
- Changed the second part of the enemy search algorithm – having lost the player, the NPCs will no longer be baffled.
- Added correct reaction on shots and loud sounds coming from the player (only) on close distances.
Render
- Dual core optimization.
- 10-15% FPS increase.
Gameplay
- Added new game mode – freeplay; activated after the end of the game.
- Added the possibility for any character will be able to go to any smart-terrain.
- Fixed the ultra-intense vibration of the grass.
- All monsters drag now the corpses correctly.
Physics
- Fixed the situations when the physics get stuck in the floor or in the thin walls.
- Fixed the situations when the dead bodies disappear.
Network
- Reduced the traffic and lags.
General
- Fixed problems with OS Vista 64.
- Added saved games converter.
- Added MOD Tools support.
As above in my earlier post....What happened to the second patch???? We haven't had that yet??!!?? WFT??!
Just put the new 8800 drivers on the other day and EVERY other game I have is improved....EXCEPT STALKER.!!
Now when the game starts I'm apparently floating in the sky!!!!This game is an absolute joke!
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Is it the game or your drivers/OS choice? It's running excellently on my rig with XP and the latest official drivers for my X850 AGP.AndyOcUK said:
Vista 64 Home Premium, Latest 8800 Drivers.
Irrelevant IMHO though as absoulutely EVERY game in my collection plays perfectly.
Read some of the earlier posts on this thread for more details mate... any ideas would be appreciated
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Irrelevant IMHO though as absoulutely EVERY game in my collection plays perfectly.
Read some of the earlier posts on this thread for more details mate... any ideas would be appreciated
AndyOcUK
OcUK Tech
