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Difference between revisions of "Fallout 2"

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A turn-based RPG developed by [[Wikipedia:Interplay|Interplay]].
 
  
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Now available on Steam, as well as [http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/fallout GoG.com]  and you can also buy the entire trilogy directly from [http://us-interplay-store.gamesplanet.com/shop/fallout/ Interplay].
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|cover          = fallout3box.jpg
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|developer      = Black Isle Studios
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|publisher      = Interplay Entertainment
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|engine        = Fallout Engine
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|release dates  = Win English US: 1.02d (1999-01-29)
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Win English UK: 1.02e (2002-05-18)
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Win French/German: 1.02d (2002-05-18)
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Mac: 1.02a (2002-10-07)
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|steam          = http://store.steampowered.com/app/38410
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|gog            = http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/fallout_2
  
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A directory of a majority of the mods available for Fallout 2 is available at [http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/ No Mutants Allowed]
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The [http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40443 Fallout 2 Restoration Project] is strongly recommended- it includes many mods that make the game more accessible (easily set the resolution for example) while only adding content that was originally planned to be included by the devs but were cut for time/budget reasons.
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'''Introduction'''
  
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'''Known bugs:'''
 
  
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'''Windows 7 rainbow color glitch fix:'''
 
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To fix the rainbow color glitch users may experience when running Fallout 2 on Windows 7, follow these steps.
 
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1. Right click on your desktop, select screen resolution
 
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2. Click "Advanced Settings"
 
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3. Leave window open, start Fallout 2.
 
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*Note* This fix may or may not work for some users. If this does not work, download the Fallout 2 High-Resolution patch located [http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42386 here]
 
  
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Other games in the series include [[Fallout:_New_Vegas|Fallout: New Vegas]], [[http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Fallout_3|Fallout 3]], Fallout 1, Tactics
  
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==Version Differences==
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The European version originally had children removed from the game, although there are patches available to re-implement them into the game. Although the Steam and GoG versions include children.
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==Patches==
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There are numerous patches for Fallout 2, but the best, and most complete patch is a fan-made Restoration patch, that implements many new features. [http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=464608#464608 Fallout 2 Restoration Project 1.2]
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==Issues And Fixes==
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Some users running Windows 7 report a "rainbow color" glitch, if you are experiencing this glitch, follow these steps to solve the problem.
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1. Right click on your desktop, click "Screen resolution"\
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2. Open "Advanced Settings"
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3. Leave this open, and run the game.
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If this method does not work, you can either download the Fallout 2 restoration project, or a [http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42386 high-resolution patch] to change the resolution, which should fix the problem.
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===Multimonitor Support===
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Fallout 2 does not provide Multi-monitor support.
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==Mods And Utilities==
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There are many user made mods at [http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/%20 No Mutants Allowed], A Fallout fan site.
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====Steam Cloud====
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Fallout 2 is fully supported by Steam Cloud
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==Compatibility==
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==System Requirements==
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{{SysReq
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|OSfamily = OS X
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|minOS = OS X 10.1.4
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|minproc = G3 233MHz
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|minmem = 128 MB
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|minHD = 600 MB
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}}
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==Useful Links==
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[http://duckandcover.cx/ Duckandcover]
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[http://www.nma-fallout.com/ No Mutants Allowed]
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[http://www.falloutnow.de/ Deutsch Fallout fan site.]
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[http://www.svatopluk.com/fallout/download/ Fallout downloads]
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[http://user.tninet.se/~jyg699a/fallout2.html Walkthrough]

Revision as of 21:24, 21 March 2012

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Introduction


Other games in the series include Fallout: New Vegas, [3], Fallout 1, Tactics


Version Differences

The European version originally had children removed from the game, although there are patches available to re-implement them into the game. Although the Steam and GoG versions include children.


Patches

There are numerous patches for Fallout 2, but the best, and most complete patch is a fan-made Restoration patch, that implements many new features. Fallout 2 Restoration Project 1.2


Issues And Fixes

Some users running Windows 7 report a "rainbow color" glitch, if you are experiencing this glitch, follow these steps to solve the problem. 1. Right click on your desktop, click "Screen resolution"\ 2. Open "Advanced Settings" 3. Leave this open, and run the game. If this method does not work, you can either download the Fallout 2 restoration project, or a high-resolution patch to change the resolution, which should fix the problem.


Multimonitor Support

Fallout 2 does not provide Multi-monitor support.

Mods And Utilities

There are many user made mods at No Mutants Allowed, A Fallout fan site.


Steam Cloud

Fallout 2 is fully supported by Steam Cloud

Compatibility

System Requirements

Template:SysReq

Useful Links

Duckandcover No Mutants Allowed Deutsch Fallout fan site. Fallout downloads Walkthrough