Difference between revisions of "Fallout 3"
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|cover = Fallout-3-cover.png | |cover = Fallout-3-cover.png | ||
|developer = [[Wikipedia:Bethesda Game Studios|Bethesda Game Studios]] | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Bethesda Game Studios|Bethesda Game Studios]] | ||
| − | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Bethesda Softworks|Bethesda Softworks]]<br/>[[Wikipedia:ZeniMax Media|ZeniMax Media]] | + | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Bethesda Softworks|Bethesda Softworks]]<br />[[Wikipedia:ZeniMax Media|ZeniMax Media]] |
|engine = [[Wikipedia:Gamebryo|Gamebryo]] | |engine = [[Wikipedia:Gamebryo|Gamebryo]] | ||
|release dates = 28 October 2008 | |release dates = 28 October 2008 | ||
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{{--}} Uses the [[Games For Windows Live]]. | {{--}} Uses the [[Games For Windows Live]]. | ||
| − | ==Availability== | + | == Availability == |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/22300/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | [[Games For Windows Live]].}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/22300/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | [[Games For Windows Live]].}} | ||
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{{--}} Unavailable to purchase in some regions due to [[Games For Windows Live]] region restrictions. | {{--}} Unavailable to purchase in some regions due to [[Games For Windows Live]] region restrictions. | ||
| − | ===[[Games For Windows Live]]=== | + | === [[Games For Windows Live]] === |
{{ii}} Games For Windows Live a requirement for playing the game. | {{ii}} Games For Windows Live a requirement for playing the game. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Game of the Year Edition=== | + | === Game of the Year Edition === |
Includes all [[DLC]] packs: | Includes all [[DLC]] packs: | ||
*Operation Anchorage | *Operation Anchorage | ||
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*Point Lookout | *Point Lookout | ||
| − | ==Improvements== | + | == Improvements == |
| − | ===Mods=== | + | === Mods === |
*[http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/36901/ Fallout Mod Manager] - the best mod manager for Fallout 3, making the process of installing mods much easier. | *[http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/36901/ Fallout Mod Manager] - the best mod manager for Fallout 3, making the process of installing mods much easier. | ||
*[http://fallout3.nexusmods.com/ Fallout 3 Nexus] - the most popular host for almost all Fallout 3 mods. | *[http://fallout3.nexusmods.com/ Fallout 3 Nexus] - the most popular host for almost all Fallout 3 mods. | ||
| − | ===[[NTCore 4GB Patch]]=== | + | === [[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. | {{++}} Improves performance for any x64 bit operating system with more than 2GB RAM, by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM. | ||
| − | ==Game Data== | + | == Game Data == |
| − | ===Configuration File Location=== | + | === Configuration File Location === |
{{Save Game Table| | {{Save Game Table| | ||
{{Save Game Table/row|Default|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\FalloutPrefs.ini}} | {{Save Game Table/row|Default|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\FalloutPrefs.ini}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Save Game Location=== | + | === Save Game Location === |
{{Save Game Table| | {{Save Game Table| | ||
{{Save Game Table/row|Default|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves\}} | {{Save Game Table/row|Default|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===[[Cloud Syncing]]=== | + | === [[Cloud Syncing]] === |
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing| | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing| | ||
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[GameSave Manager]] | hackable | In the database. }} | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[GameSave Manager]] | hackable | In the database. }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video Settings== | + | == Video Settings == |
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
|widescreen_resolution=true | |widescreen_resolution=true | ||
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{{ii}} Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen. | {{ii}} Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen. | ||
| − | ===[[Multi-Monitor]]=== | + | === [[Multi-Monitor]] === |
{{ii}} Adds support for multi-monitor displays. | {{ii}} Adds support for multi-monitor displays. | ||
{{++}} Display HUD on middle display. | {{++}} Display HUD on middle display. | ||
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| − | ===[[Field Of View (FOV)]]=== | + | === [[Field Of View (FOV)]] === |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit Field Of View (FOV)}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit Field Of View (FOV)}} | ||
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| − | ===[[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]]=== | + | === [[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]] === |
Working using [[GameCompanion]], [[Borderless Windowed]], [[ShiftWindow]] and [[AutoHotKey]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref> | Working using [[GameCompanion]], [[Borderless Windowed]], [[ShiftWindow]] and [[AutoHotKey]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref> | ||
| − | ==Input Settings== | + | == Input Settings == |
{{Input Settings | {{Input Settings | ||
|key_remap=true | |key_remap=true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===[[Mouse Acceleration]]=== | + | === [[Mouse Acceleration]] === |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|link=false|Disable [[Mouse Acceleration]]<ref>http://www.tweakguides.com/Fallout3_8.html TweaksGuides.com</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|link=false|Disable [[Mouse Acceleration]]<ref>http://www.tweakguides.com/Fallout3_8.html TweaksGuides.com</ref>}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
|minOS_ = Windows XP/Windows Vista | |minOS_ = Windows XP/Windows Vista | ||
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{{ii}} Game runs well on Windows 7 x64 bit provided that the [[#Game Crashes Randomly|multiple core CPU fix]] is applied. | {{ii}} Game runs well on Windows 7 x64 bit provided that the [[#Game Crashes Randomly|multiple core CPU fix]] is applied. | ||
| − | ==Issues Fixed== | + | == Issues Fixed == |
| − | ===Game Crashes Randomly=== | + | === Game Crashes Randomly === |
{{ii}} Caused by problem with Windows 7 and multiple-core CPUs, such as dual-core or quad-core CPUs. | {{ii}} 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=== | + | === Game Keeps Minimizing === |
{{ii}} Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc) | {{ii}} Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc) | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Crash When Starting New Game Or Loading Save=== | + | === Crash When Starting New Game Or Loading Save === |
{{ii}} Commonly caused by a codec issue. | {{ii}} Commonly caused by a codec issue. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Pip-boy radio Skipping or Stuttering=== | + | === Pip-boy radio Skipping or Stuttering === |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Creative X-Fi soundcards}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Creative X-Fi soundcards}} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Game]] [[Category:Windows]] | + | [[Category:Game]] |
| + | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 12 September 2012
Template:Infobox Fallout (series)
- Runs well on Windows 7 x64 bit using the multiple core CPU fix.[1]
- Uses the 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.
| Instructions |
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Game of the Year Edition
Includes all DLC packs:
- Operation Anchorage
- Broken Steel
- The Pitt
- Mothership Zeta
- Point Lookout
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
Cloud Syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
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.
| Instructions |
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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)
| Instructions |
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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
| Instructions |
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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.
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Game Keeps Minimizing
- Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc)
| Instructions |
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Crash When Starting New Game Or Loading Save
- Commonly caused by a codec issue.
| Instructions |
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- Apparent Windows 7 Aero Incompatibility
| Instructions |
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Pip-boy radio Skipping or Stuttering
| Instructions |
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