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Revision as of 08:39, 20 February 2013
Template:Infobox Fallout (series) Key Points
- Runs well on Windows 7 64-bit using the multiple core CPU fix.[1]
- Uses Games For Windows Live.
Availability
- Unavailable to purchase in some regions due to Games For Windows Live region restrictions.
Games For Windows Live
- Games For Windows Live a requirement for playing the game.
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Game of the Year Edition
Includes all DLC packs:
- Operation Anchorage
- Broken Steel
- The Pitt
- Mothership Zeta
- Point Lookout
Note: You might have to move theses DLC if you are using Windows 7/8. If you don't the game will crash.
Improvements
Mods
- Fallout Mod Manager - the best mod manager for Fallout 3, making the process of installing mods much easier.
- Fallout 3 Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout 3 mods.
NTCore 4GB Patch
- Improves performance for any x64 bit operating system with more than 2GB RAM, by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM.
Game data
Configuration file location
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Save games missing
If logged into Games for Windows LIVE, the game will save the save files under the currently logged-in username. If logged out of the service, the game will be unable to locate the saves.
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If you restart the game, your saves should be detected.
Video Settings
- Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.
Multi-Monitor
- Adds support for multi-monitor displays.
- Display HUD on middle display.
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- Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:
3840x1024 5040x1050 iSafeZoneXWide=610 iSafeZoneXWide=770 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneX=610 iSafeZoneX=770
Field Of View (FOV)
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These values use the 5:4 aspect ratio as a baseline FOV:
Aspect Ratio FOV Value 4:3 79.9000 16:9 105.3000 15:9 99.0000 16:10 95.2000
Borderless Fullscreen Windowed
Working using GameCompanion, Borderless Windowed, ShiftWindow and AutoHotKey.[2]
Input Settings
Mouse Acceleration
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System requirements
- Game runs well on Windows 7 x64 bit provided that the multiple core CPU fix is applied.
Issues Fixed
Game Crashes Randomly
- Caused by problem with Windows 7 and multiple-core CPUs, such as dual-core or quad-core CPUs.
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Game Keeps Minimizing
- Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc.)
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Crash When Starting New Game Or Loading Save
- Commonly caused by a codec issue.
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- Apparent Windows 7 Aero Incompatibility
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Pip-boy radio Skipping or Stuttering
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