Difference between revisions of "Fallout: New Vegas"
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+ | === Data Files get auto loaded on Startup === | ||
+ | {{ii}} Affected data files are enabled at all times, even if their boxes in the "Data Files" menu are unticked. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable data file autoloading}} | ||
+ | # Go to the following location<br /><pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout New Vegas\Data\</pre> | ||
+ | # Search for a file you want disabled with a <code>.nam</code> extension. | ||
+ | # Rename or delete the selected file. | ||
+ | # Repeat for any file you want disabled. | ||
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+ | {{ii}} If you chose to delete the <code>.nam</code> files, you can recover them by verifying the game data files integrity in Steam. | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements |
Revision as of 09:09, 31 July 2013
Fallout | |
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Fallout | 1997 |
Fallout 2 | 1998 |
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel | 2001 |
Fallout 3 | 2008 |
Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 |
Fallout 4 | 2015 |
Fallout Shelter | 2016 |
Fallout 4 VR | 2017 |
Fallout 76 | 2018 |
Key points
- Shares many similarities with Fallout 3 in terms of its engine and performance.
General information
- Fallout Wiki
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Loading DLC
- Once a DLC pack is bought and downloaded, it must be enabled from the splash screen of Fallout: New Vegas, under the
Data Files
menu option. Make sure each DLC pack is checked.
Improvements
Mods
- Nexus Mod Manager - the best mod manager for Bethesda games, making the process of installing mods much easier.
- Fallout New Vegas Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout New Vegas mods.
JSawyer
- Requires all DLCs be downloaded and installed in order to work.
- A "general difficulty tweak and bug fix mod" by the creator of the game, JSawyer.
New Vegas Uncut
- Mod author MoBurma has listed content which has been cut from the game due to time constraints.
- Restores content from the game in a number of individual mods.
- Many mods in the series are not compatible with each other, and are not necessarily suited to use in a full playthrough.
NTCore 4GB Patch
- Improves stability for 64-bit operating systems by allowing the game to address up to 4 GB of memory.
Game data
Configuration File Location
Save game location
- Autosaves and quicksaves automatically create a backup of the previous save when overwritten with the file extension '.bak'.
Save game 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 set-ups.
- HUD is shown on the middle/main monitor.
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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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- If you use the console command "fov ##" achievements will be disabled for the current session of the game, edit the files mentioned above for a permanent fix.
- Suggested FOV values (with the assumption of default being good for 5:4):
Aspect Ratio FOV Value 4:3 79.9000 16:9 105.3000 15:9 99.0000 16:10 95.2000
Windowed
- Resolution options can be set in the splash screen.
- However, windowed mode cannot be set to native resolution, it will always be limited to a size smaller than native.
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Working using GameCompanion, Borderless Windowed. Does not work with ShiftWindow and AutoHotKey.[1]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
- VSync is enabled at all times, even if the Vertical Sync box is unticked. This setting can be forced in the
Fallout_default.ini
file.
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
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Audio settings
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game Crashes Randomly
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FalloutNV.exe has stopped working
- This usually occurs when trying to quit the game.
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Game Stuck On Loading Screen
- Perpetual loading screen.
- Sometimes attempting to 'load' a save game does not work.
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Unable To Level
- Caused by using
adlevel
console command.
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Some Sounds Don't Work
- Voice acting and Pip-boy sounds (and possibly others) can not be heard, while the radio and movement can.
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application load error P:0000065434
- This happens when you start the launcher.
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Game Crashes on Startup (NVSE installed properly)
- This happens when you start the game, and have mods that utilize NVSE. (New Vegas Script Extender)
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Player "Sliding"
- Character will continue to move or "slide" a bit sometimes even after they have stopped moving. Note that this should not be confused for the game engine forcing characters to take a full step when moving.
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Data Files get auto loaded on Startup
- Affected data files are enabled at all times, even if their boxes in the "Data Files" menu are unticked.
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- If you chose to delete the
.nam
files, you can recover them by verifying the game data files integrity in Steam.
System requirements