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+ | ===Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace OpenAL32.dll file|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [http://kcat.strangesoft.net/openal.html main OpenAL Soft] page and download both Windows binary and the source code. | ||
+ | # Unpack <code>soft_oal.dll</code> from '''bin/win32''' directory in Windows binary archive, rename it to <code>wrap_oal.dll</code> and replace the existing one located in '''bin''' folder of the game. | ||
+ | # Create a folder called '''openal''' in <code>%APPDATA</code> and unpack the '''hrtf''' folder from the source code archive in there. Create a new text file in <code>%APPDATA</code> called <code>alsoft.ini</code> and add the following line: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [general] | ||
+ | hrtf=true | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | Save it and then run the game<br> | ||
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+ | 4. Go to the '''Options→Sound''' and change the '''Sound driver''' to '''OpenAL Soft''' and restart the game<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | 5. Open up the developer console using {{key|~}} and scroll up using the {{key|Page Up}} key, if the message says | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | SOUND: OpenAL: Required device: OpenAL Soft. Created device: OpenAL Soft | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | Then the OpenAL Soft device is used and with it, HRTF mode as well. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 12:46, 3 June 2018
Developers | |
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GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
bitComposer Games | |
Engines | |
X-Ray Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 2, 2009 |
Warnings
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. | |
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl | 2007 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky | 2008 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat | 2009 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha (Unofficial) | 2014 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | 2023 |
Key points
- Strong modding community.[1]
- Retail CD-keys are now redeemable on GOG.com and Steam using the reclaim page.
- Multiple users report micro freezes happening even on the most modern computers.
- Use the Multi-Patch to replace GameSpy features that have been shut down.
General information
- Official Website
- Official Forum
- The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. All security measures are removed by the multi-patch. |
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GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Some CD-keys can be redeemed on GOG.com.[citation needed] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use replacement files |
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Apply the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat intro skip. |
Patches
- The Multi-Patch replaces the GameSpy master servers and optionally forces Vsync. The GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
Modified LuaJIT library
- Users have reported increased performance, especially in script-heavy mods.
Use replacement files[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Utilities
Increase User Memory for use on 32-bit operating systems[2] |
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Modifications
- Mod DB has an large list of mods available for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.
Misery
- Full concept modification of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat that touches every game aspect including textures, sfx, music, weapons, AI, items, weather difficulty and much more. Designed to make the game much more difficult.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Chernobyl
- Call of Chernobyl is a free-play sandbox mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. : Call of Pripyat created by TeamEPIC. It features 32 explorable maps, reworked level design and level fixes, new original level, Trucks Cemetery, Full AI and A-Life overhaul, engine and script enhancements, Repeatable task system which bases itself on A-Life events, Customizable weather environments for every map as well as surges and psi-storms from AF3, Character creation which includes name, portrait and faction selection; Several optional modes such as Ironman mode, story mode and zombie survival mode, New achievements, rankings and reputation system, PDA leaderboard and enhanced PDA statistics, Companion system with keyboard issued commands, many optional side-features and community-made addons.
Atmosfear
- AtmosFear 3 is a mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call Of Pripyat that tweaks and expands the vanilla weather system to be more realistic and various.
Call of Pripyat Complete
- Complete mod contains major bug fixes, A.I improvements, upgraded shaders, new higher resolution textures, sounds, music, weather and visual effects. It also provides several (optional) game breaking cheats, and has not been updated since March 2011. It is recommended that you seek out a smaller more up to date mods to fix or change whatever you seek.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Public Documents\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Call of Pripyat\ |
GOG.com | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stalker-COP\ |
Steam | <path-to-game>\_appdata_\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41700/pfx/[Note 1] |
- CD key, language and GameSpy ID are stored in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GSC Game World\STALKER-COP
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Public Documents\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Call of Pripyat\savedgames\ |
GOG.com | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stalker-COP\savedgames\ |
Steam | <path-to-game>\_appdata_\savedgames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41700/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Changing FOV[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF
Replace OpenAL32.dll file |
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[general] hrtf=true Save it and then run the game 4. Go to the Options→Sound and change the Sound driver to OpenAL Soft and restart the game 5. Open up the developer console using ~ and scroll up using the Page Up key, if the message says SOUND: OpenAL: Required device: OpenAL Soft. Created device: OpenAL Soft Then the OpenAL Soft device is used and with it, HRTF mode as well. |
Localizations
- Game language for the GOG.com version is set with
Settings.exe
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Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Some unimportant non-conversation speech is Russian. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Only available in Polish retail release. Not available digitally. Features optional Polish voice-over translation. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 | Use the Multi-Patch to replace the GameSpy master server. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | To skip GameSpy login use Multiplayer, Via the LAN, Direct IP button. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3783, 6500, 6515, 6667, 13139, 27900, 28900, 29900, 29901 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat. |
Issues fixed
"Unknown profile error (code: 4)"
- GameSpy services have been shut down; use Multi-Patch for an official replacement.
- If you are already using the new master servers ensure you have entered the correct details; previous GameSpy profiles have not been imported.[3]
Game crashes in DX10/11 mode
Uninstall Windows update KB2670838[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8, 9, 10, 10.1, 11 | Bound to the lighting renderer. |
Shader Model support | 1.x, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Open Dynamics Engine | |
Audio | OpenAL | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Discontinued; install the Multi-Patch to replace the master servers. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista SP1, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo E8300 AMD Phenom II X2 550 |
System memory (RAM) | 768 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 5900 ATI Radeon 9600 XT 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 1 GB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/41700/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (41700) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
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