Difference between revisions of "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha"
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Max out and turn on all settings, and to improve FPS, set sliders and options as following [https://yadi.sk/d/sWHYgjVrE5pg1Q (ready config)]: | Max out and turn on all settings, and to improve FPS, set sliders and options as following [https://yadi.sk/d/sWHYgjVrE5pg1Q (ready config)]: | ||
− | * Vision distance to 5/11 (0 or 2 | + | * Vision distance to 5/11 (0 or 2 causes frequent disappearing of some objects) |
− | * Objects detail to 3 (0 - low texture quality | + | * Objects detail to 3 or 4+ (0 - low texture quality in distant [e.g. on hills in Cordon - avoidable by setting 2-3 points above 0]) |
* Grass density to 0 (or 3/4, 1/4, depends on a taste) | * Grass density to 0 (or 3/4, 1/4, depends on a taste) | ||
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Disable for 1 FPS gain (from 23 FPS): | Disable for 1 FPS gain (from 23 FPS): | ||
− | * Ambient | + | * Ambient Occlusion (entirely) |
* FXAA | * FXAA | ||
* Soft Particles | * Soft Particles | ||
− | * Anisotropic | + | * Anisotropic Filtering |
* MSAA from x2 to 0 | * MSAA from x2 to 0 | ||
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* V-Sync off (reportedly reported frame lock working sometimes below native monitor frequency - depending on FPS dips) | * V-Sync off (reportedly reported frame lock working sometimes below native monitor frequency - depending on FPS dips) | ||
* Keep textures in RAM off | * Keep textures in RAM off | ||
− | * Object prefetching on | + | * Object prefetching on (disabled cause stuttering, delete -noprefetch from your shortcut properties). |
{{ii}} Settings tested on Q9650/HD7870. | {{ii}} Settings tested on Q9650/HD7870. | ||
* Some settings may require the game restart, even if you're not asked to do so (e.g. grass density, texture quality, MSAA). | * Some settings may require the game restart, even if you're not asked to do so (e.g. grass density, texture quality, MSAA). | ||
− | * Restart the game (instead of just clicking quit the game and load last save) in case of performance decrease after changing details lot of times. | + | * Restart the game (instead of just clicking quit the game and load last save) in case of performance decrease after changing details a lot of times. |
* If your game settings stopped to be saved after the game restart, change the settings and save them before loading the game. | * If your game settings stopped to be saved after the game restart, change the settings and save them before loading the game. | ||
* Run the game only from a desktop shortcut to avoid crash on launch. | * Run the game only from a desktop shortcut to avoid crash on launch. | ||
− | * Alt+Tab cause engine error. | + | * Alt+Tab cause engine error (at least with Reshade). As a workaround, disable full screen, and enable it again after task switching. |
− | * Game utilizes the computing power of more than two cores only during loading (at least distributes load rather linearly). | + | * Game utilizes the computing power of more than two cores mostly only during loading (at least distributes load rather linearly at this moment). |
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Revision as of 10:32, 26 April 2020
Developers | |
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Dezowave | |
Engines | |
X-Ray Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 26, 2014 |
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
- Fan game that tries to recreate the original design and atmosphere of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl as seen early in development.
- Does not require any of the official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games installed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website | Free download. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Standalone install and new game start needed!
The latest official patch v1.4007, titled "Director`s Cut", is available at Moddb.com. Link: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Lost Alpha v1.4007 DC Torrent!
Skip intro videos
Start game with -nointro parameter[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\appdata\user.ltx[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\appdata\savedgames[Note 1] |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation. Can be downloaded here. | |||
Russian |
Issues fixed
Unable to save, load or make screenshots
Install in non-default location[citation needed] |
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Install the game outside Program Files. |
Run as Administrator[citation needed] |
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Missing footstep sounds
- This bug can also cause game crashes.
Disable first person body awareness[citation needed] |
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Various problems on 32bit systems
Delete files[citation needed] |
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Low FPS troubleshooting
Game settings tips for preserving the best graphics and performance |
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Max out and turn on all settings, and to improve FPS, set sliders and options as following (ready config):
In the second place:
Disable for 1 FPS gain (from 23 FPS):
Others:
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Use compatibility mode of Windows Vista SP2 or XP SP3 |
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Double FPS boost in certain, rather more rare areas with ~>99% GPU usage, and is visible after >1 minute after loading save (e.g. Monolith base. Before and after saves - also settings testing place)
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"Can't open video stream" crash
Install Xvid[citation needed] |
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Install Xvid. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Modifications
Reshade by YoYo Download
Maddo CoC Reshade
ENB + SweetFX Mod
Other presets
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 7, 8. 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | Intel Core i5, i7 3.5 GHz AMD equivalent 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | 20 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT ATI/AMD Radeon HD3000 series | Nvidia GeForce GT700 series ATI/AMD Radeon HD7000 series |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).