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Difference between revisions of "Fallout: New Vegas"

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{{++}} Fallout: New Vegas is a [[Steamworks]] game, whereas [[Fallout 3]] used [[Games For Windows Live]].
 
{{++}} Fallout: New Vegas is a [[Steamworks]] game, whereas [[Fallout 3]] used [[Games For Windows Live]].
  
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==Availability==
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== Availability ==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/22380/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | All versions register on Steam.}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/22380/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | All versions register on Steam.}}
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{{ii}} Fallout: New Vegas uses [[Steamworks]] which means that all versions, including retail and digital distribution, all require Steam to be used. All versions and DLC associated with the game are sold with a serial key which can be redeemed on Steam.  
 
{{ii}} Fallout: New Vegas uses [[Steamworks]] which means that all versions, including retail and digital distribution, all require Steam to be used. All versions and DLC associated with the game are sold with a serial key which can be redeemed on Steam.  
  
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===[http://store.steampowered.com/app/2028016/ Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition]===
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=== [http://store.steampowered.com/app/2028016/ Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition] ===
 
{{++}} The most complete version of the game, including its 6 pieces of DLC.
 
{{++}} The most complete version of the game, including its 6 pieces of DLC.
  
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===Loading DLC===
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=== Loading DLC ===
 
{{ii}} Once DLC 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.
 
{{ii}} Once DLC 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.
  
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==Improvements==
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== Improvements ==
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===Mods===
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=== Mods ===
 
*[http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/modmanager/ Nexus Mod Manager] - the best mod manager for Bethesda games, making the process of installing mods much easier.
 
*[http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/modmanager/ Nexus Mod Manager] - the best mod manager for Bethesda games, making the process of installing mods much easier.
 
*[http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/ Fallout New Vegas Nexus] - the most popular host for almost all Fallout New Vegas mods.
 
*[http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/ Fallout New Vegas Nexus] - the most popular host for almost all Fallout New Vegas mods.
  
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====[http://twofoldsilence.diogenes-lamp.info/2012/05/jsawyeresp-v4.html JSawyer]====
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==== [http://twofoldsilence.diogenes-lamp.info/2012/05/jsawyeresp-v4.html JSawyer] ====
 
{{ii}} Requires ''all'' DLCs be downloaded and installed in order to work.
 
{{ii}} 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.
 
{{++}} A "general difficulty tweak and bug fix mod" by the creator of the game, JSawyer.
  
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====[http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/users/3010984 New Vegas Uncut]====
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==== [http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/users/3010984 New Vegas Uncut] ====
 
{{ii}} Mod author MoBurma has [http://jul.rustedlogic.net/thread.php?id=15410 listed content which has been cut from the game] due to time constraints.
 
{{ii}} Mod author MoBurma has [http://jul.rustedlogic.net/thread.php?id=15410 listed content which has been cut from the game] due to time constraints.
 
{{++}} Restores content from the game in a number of individual mods.
 
{{++}} 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 for use in a full playthrough.
 
{{--}} Many mods in the series are not compatible with each other, and are not necessarily suited to for use in a full playthrough.
  
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===[[NTCore 4GB Patch]]===
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=== [[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.
  
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==Game Data==
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== Game Data ==
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===Configuration File Location===
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=== Configuration File Location ===
 
{{Save Game Table|
 
{{Save Game Table|
 
{{Save Game Table/row|Default|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\FalloutPrefs.ini}}
 
{{Save Game Table/row|Default|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\FalloutPrefs.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Save Game Location===
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=== Save Game Location ===
 
{{Save Game Table|
 
{{Save Game Table|
 
{{Save Game Table/row|Default|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\Saves\}}
 
{{Save Game Table/row|Default|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\Saves\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Cloud Syncing]]===
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=== [[Cloud Syncing]] ===
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing|
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing|
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[Steam Cloud]] | false | See [[#Steam Cloud|Steam Cloud]]. }}
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[Steam Cloud]] | false | See [[#Steam Cloud|Steam Cloud]]. }}
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}}
 
}}
  
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====Steam Cloud====
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==== Steam Cloud ====
 
{{--}} Despite being listed as including [[Steam Cloud]] support, no save game data is actually synced.
 
{{--}} Despite being listed as including [[Steam Cloud]] support, no save game data is actually synced.
  
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==Video Settings==
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== 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.
  
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===[[Multi-Monitor]]===
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=== [[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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|}
 
|}
  
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===[[Field Of View (FOV)]]===
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=== [[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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|}
  
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===[[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]]===
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=== [[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]] ===
 
Working using [[GameCompanion]], [[Borderless Windowed]]. Does not work with[[ShiftWindow]] and [[AutoHotKey]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>
 
Working using [[GameCompanion]], [[Borderless Windowed]]. Does not work with[[ShiftWindow]] and [[AutoHotKey]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>
  
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==Input Settings==
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== Input Settings ==
 
{{Input Settings
 
{{Input Settings
 
|key_remap=true
 
|key_remap=true
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}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Mouse Acceleration]]===
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=== [[Mouse Acceleration]] ===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable [[Mouse Acceleration]]<ref>http://www.tweakguides.com/Fallout3_8.html TweaksGuides.com</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable [[Mouse Acceleration]]<ref>http://www.tweakguides.com/Fallout3_8.html TweaksGuides.com</ref>}}
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}}
 
}}
  
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==System Requirements==
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== System Requirements ==
 
{{SysReq
 
{{SysReq
 
|minOS = Windows XP/Vista
 
|minOS = Windows XP/Vista
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues Fixed==
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== Issues Fixed ==
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===Game Crashes Randomly===
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=== Game Crashes Randomly ===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|D3D9.dll Replacement}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|D3D9.dll Replacement}}
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===FalloutNV.exe has stopped working===
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=== FalloutNV.exe has stopped working ===
 
{{ii}} This usually occurs when trying to quit the game.
 
{{ii}} This usually occurs when trying to quit the game.
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[[File:Gameboostfix.png|thumb|Fix: Game Booster Settings]]
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[[Image:Gameboostfix.png|thumb|Fix: Game Booster Settings]]
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Game Booster}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Game Booster}}
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}}
  
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===Game Stuck On Loading Screen===
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=== Game Stuck On Loading Screen ===
 
{{ii}} Perpetual loading screen.
 
{{ii}} Perpetual loading screen.
 
{{ii}} Sometimes attempting to 'load' a save game does not work.
 
{{ii}} Sometimes attempting to 'load' a save game does not work.
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}}
  
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===Unable To Level===
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=== Unable To Level ===
 
{{ii}} Caused by using <code>adlevel</code> console command.
 
{{ii}} Caused by using <code>adlevel</code> console command.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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===Some Sounds Don't Work===
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=== Some Sounds Don't Work ===
 
{{ii}} Voice acting and Pip-boy sounds (and possibly others) can not be heard, while the radio and movement can.
 
{{ii}} Voice acting and Pip-boy sounds (and possibly others) can not be heard, while the radio and movement can.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:Game]] [[Category:Windows]]
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[[Category:Game]]
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Revision as of 17:35, 12 September 2012

Template:Infobox Fallout (series)

Shares many similarities with Fallout 3 in terms of its engine and performance.
Fallout: New Vegas is a Steamworks game, whereas Fallout 3 used Games For Windows Live.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Fallout: New Vegas uses Steamworks which means that all versions, including retail and digital distribution, all require Steam to be used. All versions and DLC associated with the game are sold with a serial key which can be redeemed on Steam.

Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition

The most complete version of the game, including its 6 pieces of DLC.

Loading DLC

Once DLC 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

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 for use in a full playthrough.

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

Template:Save Game Table

Save Game Location

Template:Save Game Table

Cloud Syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Steam Cloud

Despite being listed as including Steam Cloud support, no save game data is actually synced.

Video Settings

Template: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
Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:
3840x1024 5040x1050
iSafeZoneXWide=610 iSafeZoneXWide=770
iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15
iSafeZoneX=610 iSafeZoneX=770

Field Of View (FOV)

Instructions

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. Does not work withShiftWindow and AutoHotKey.[1]

Input Settings

Template:Input Settings

Mouse Acceleration

Instructions

System Requirements

Template:SysReq

Issues Fixed

Game Crashes Randomly

Instructions
Instructions

FalloutNV.exe has stopped working

This usually occurs when trying to quit the game.
File:Gameboostfix.png
Fix: Game Booster Settings
Instructions
Instructions

Game Stuck On Loading Screen

Perpetual loading screen.
Sometimes attempting to 'load' a save game does not work.
Instructions

Unable To Level

Caused by using adlevel console command.
Instructions

Some Sounds Don't Work

Voice acting and Pip-boy sounds (and possibly others) can not be heard, while the radio and movement can.
Instructions


References

  1. ↑ Tested by Andytizer.