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Wheres this patch then. 
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tommorow i beleive.
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Not if your unpatched, only the saves done after the first patch will work, theres supposed to be a save convertor coming with the 3rd patch though.
Man I really hope the FPS optimization from dual core support in the patch is as high as it says. Then I could perhaps finally play in 1680x1050 smoothly. Currently the game runs really nicely in 1280x1024, but it's remarkably slower at 1680x1050. For example, the hamlet in Cordon is 10-15fps at the higher resolution, but 60-70 at the lower resolution. I just hope the dual core optimization helps this, instead of it being strictly GPU limited.
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if it really is fps optimized that would definatly persuade me to buy it.
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LoadsaMoney said:Wheres this patch then.
Still about 9 hrs ish to go till end of monday.
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jasoncb said:
Yeah you can, but theres also a save convertor coming with the 3rd patch so you can convert and use any saves that you have from playing the game before you put the 1st patch on, if you still have em.
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so if this patch promises whats going to do, Stalker will be more playable FPS wise and vista wise?
Also a question to people, are there random/unscripted gun fights between groups of people/stalkers in this game? This is something my mate was telling me.
Also a question to people, are there random/unscripted gun fights between groups of people/stalkers in this game? This is something my mate was telling me.
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I'm running this game at 1680x1050 with all settings at max, fps dips to 25 sometimes but generally in the 30-45 range, seems nice and smooth still and so far im really enjoying it 
Havent installed any patches yet or tried it online, where are these patches located ?
Havent installed any patches yet or tried it online, where are these patches located ?
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patches appear here , i was reading a good tip about the weight issue, if you want to carry more, then when you kill someone just drag their body around with you and use their backpack to store stuff, it works to.
Still no 2nd patch yet.
Still no 2nd patch yet.
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Im not patching mine as im having fun and dont wanna restart the game. So, hopefully i can patch with number 3 and convert my saves. Then ill be happy.
Think I've done something wrong or my game is bugged
I'm on way to the red forest to turn off the antenna, but the the geiger counter goes crazy and I start to take rad dmg, even with my rad suit on.
For some reason I have the "Enter lab 18" on my map still, even though I've done that part.
I'm on way to the red forest to turn off the antenna, but the the geiger counter goes crazy and I start to take rad dmg, even with my rad suit on.
For some reason I have the "Enter lab 18" on my map still, even though I've done that part.
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I've still not used any artifacts on myself yet lol, just stay away from radiation superb game tho... i found a nice suit at the start in the village too, even has night vision 
superb game tho... i found a nice suit at the start in the village too, even has night vision
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so you reckon the game is worth buying then?
Does it support 1440x900 WS res?
Does it support 1440x900 WS res?
Well the dual-core optimizations will be welcome, but the save converter in the 3rd patch will be as well.
The 2 main problems i have is my character has no shadow, it appears on my mates pc and he's running static lighting, i've tried every option on and off but still no shadow, no big deal tho. Worse one is when lightening flashes, my fps drops to about 15 or worse, every time theres a flash, real annoying. Other than that it runs pretty smooth.
The 2 main problems i have is my character has no shadow, it appears on my mates pc and he's running static lighting, i've tried every option on and off but still no shadow, no big deal tho. Worse one is when lightening flashes, my fps drops to about 15 or worse, every time theres a flash, real annoying. Other than that it runs pretty smooth.
How do you turn the fps counter on?
Finished the game yesterday - found it extremely annoying to start with, but loved it by the end. Oh and for those still experiencing lockup problems, I had the same issue (x2 4600, 1gb, x1900xt) - resolved by a complete reinstall of XP, upgrade to 2gb ram and newer ATi drivers.....take your pick which one was responsible!
Finished the game yesterday - found it extremely annoying to start with, but loved it by the end. Oh and for those still experiencing lockup problems, I had the same issue (x2 4600, 1gb, x1900xt) - resolved by a complete reinstall of XP, upgrade to 2gb ram and newer ATi drivers.....take your pick which one was responsible!