Stalker Shadow Of Chernobyl Remove Head Bob

Posted : admin On 30.08.2019
STALKER series

Shadow of Chernobyl is an excellent game, cult franchise, in my top 5. The only issue with it I've always had is sometimes you need to adjust difficulty, at certain points of the game (it'll be subjective) because some balancing can be off with enemy hitpoints. S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl is a First-Person-Shooter with many Role Playing elements. It's set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone after a second fictional explosion in the not too distant future. It is known for its atmosphere and relatively difficult gameplay.

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Alston
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Stalker Shadow Of Chernobyl Remove Head Bobby

Does anyone know if the gog's version of Shadow of Chernobyl has the stuttering issue fixed? I tried playing a couple of years ago with a 7870 and it stuttered like hell on the steam version.
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From United Kingdom
Alston: Does anyone know if the gog's version of Shadow of Chernobyl has the stuttering issue fixed? I tried playing a couple of years ago with a 7870 and it stuttered like hell on the steam version.
By stuttering do you mean the sound or the visuals?!
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From Mexico
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From United States
That's a problem inherent with the X-ray engine, you can't 'fix' it. Unless of course they rewrite the engine from scratch or move to a new one. It probably has a lot to do with AI routines and the chaotic way in which things aren't scripted.
The original X-ray was probably used in Codename: Outbreak, before Stalker. I'm surprised they even managed to implement DX11 features. Not even the Source engine had that.
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From Romania
A bit late to the party, but this might help:
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1. Download RadeonPro
2. Start RadeonPro -> Add profile -> Find the XR_3DA.exe in your STALKER/bin directory and then click on 'Open'
3. Go to the Advanced tab
4. Set Flip Queue Size to 1
5. Make sure RadeonPro IS running while Starting the game.
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I hope this helps.
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From United States
kojocel: A bit late to the party, but this might help:
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1. Download RadeonPro
2. Start RadeonPro -> Add profile -> Find the XR_3DA.exe in your STALKER/bin directory and then click on 'Open'
3. Go to the Advanced tab
4. Set Flip Queue Size to 1
5. Make sure RadeonPro IS running while Starting the game.
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I hope this helps.
Totally fixed an unplayable game. Thanks man.
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From Romania
Attila21: Totally fixed an unplayable game. Thanks man.
No problem. Happy hunting! :-)
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From United States
For those with an NVIDIA card, stuttering can be fixed by setting the maximum pre-rendered frames in the control panel's manage 3D settings to one.
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STALKER seriesDevelopersPublishersEnginesRelease datesWindowsMarch 20, 2007

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl2007
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky2008
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat2009
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha (Unofficial)2014
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 22021

Key points

Installing Zone Reclamation Project is greatly recommended as it eliminates most bugs without modifying the game's experience.
Use the Multi-Patch to replace the GameSpy master server. The Steam version is already patched.
Large, dedicated modding community.[1]
Retail CD-keys are now redeemable on GOG.com or Steam using the reclaim page.

General information

Official website
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Official forums
TweakGuides guide
  • 2Essential improvements
    • 2.1Patches
  • 3Game data
  • 4Video settings
  • 6Audio settings
  • 7Network
  • 9Issues fixed
  • 10Other information
  • 11Modifications
    • 11.1Zone Reclamation Project

Availability[edit]

SourceDRMNotesKeysOS
RetailTAGESDRM or SecuROM 7 DRM, depends on region.
Russian copies use StarForce 4 DRM[Note 1].
All DRM methods are removed in later patches.
GOG.com
Steam Some CD-keys listed in-game under Multiplayer can be redeemed on GOG.com.[4]
StarForceDRM for this game does not work on some versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements[edit]

Patches[edit]

v1.0005[edit]

This is the latest official patch for the game. It is best suited for Single Player.
Download patch

v1.0006[edit]

Although this is an official patch, it was recalled by the developers due to the extra bugs it caused. It should only be used to gain the optimal multiplayer experience from the game (most servers use v1.0006). Do NOT install this patch otherwise.
Download patch

v1.0004[edit]

Some mods only work with v1.0004. Only use this patch if those mods have no updated version that work with newer versions of the game.
Download patch

Unofficial v1.0008 Patch[edit]

Downgrading from v.10006[edit]

A guide on how to downgrade a copy of the game to v.10005 or v1.0004 can be found in the GOG.com Community Discussions.

Skip intro videos[edit]

Start game with -nointroparameter[5]

Xetrill's Modified LuaJIT library[edit]

Users have reported increased performance, especially with script-heavy mods but it can crash some more complex mods like those in the NS/Soup family.
Use replacement files[citation needed]
  1. Download the modified library.
  2. Extract the content of LuaJIT_EXPERIMENTAL_latestreleasebin in <path-to-game>bin.[6]

Game data[edit]

Configuration file(s) location[edit]

SystemLocation
Windows %PUBLIC%Documentsstalker-shoc
GOG.com %USERPROFILE%DocumentsStalker-SHOC
Linux (Proton)<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4500/pfx/[Note 2]
CD key, language and GameSpy ID are stored in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREWow6432NodeGSC Game WorldSTALKER-SHOC

Save game data location[edit]

SystemLocation
Windows %PUBLIC%Documentsstalker-shocsavedgames
GOG.com %USERPROFILE%DocumentsStalker-SHOCsavedgames
Linux (Proton)<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4500/pfx/[Note 2]
You can modify the save game data location by editing fsgame.ltx in gamedata.

Save game cloud syncing[edit]

SystemNativeNotes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings[edit]

Basic video settings
Advanced video settings (Vsync and 60 Hz frequency not visible)
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Graphics featureStateWSGFNotes
Widescreen resolution Some HUD elements may be stretched.
Multi-monitor Some HUD elements may be stretched.
Ultra-widescreen Gameplay is 21:9 but the HUD is 16:9 stretched.[7]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)90° (65° Vertical) - See Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowedUse Borderless Gaming or similar software.
Note: The game prevnts use of hotkeys, and tries keeping its window on-top.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)Slider applies an FXAA-like blur filter.
Vertical sync (Vsync)In-game Vsync option is broken.[8] Use the Multi-Patch to fix it.
60 FPS and 120+ FPSNo frame rate or refresh rate cap.[9]

Field of view (FOV)[edit]

Install FOV Switcher[citation needed]
  1. Download FOV Switcher and extract it.
  2. Copy the appropriate exe file to the BIN folder inside of the installation folder and launch it.

Notes

It's highly recommended not to play online with the FOV hack installed.
To restore the settings to default, use the patcher again.
Clipping issues are more noticeable.[10]

Input settings[edit]

Controls menu
Keyboard and mouseStateNotes
Remapping
Mouse accelerationOnly in Steam version. Disable through console with 'cam_inert 0'.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller supportSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.

Audio settings[edit]

Audio menu
Audio featureStateNotes
Separate volume controlsSFX and music only.
Surround soundUp to 7.0 output[11]
Subtitlesfan made subtitles and cc
Closed captionsfan made subtitles and cc
Mute on focus lost
EAX supportEAX 2.0. HRTF can be used without any audio card with some modification. See Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF.

Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF[edit]

Replace OpenAL32.dll file
  1. Set up OpenAL Soft HRTF by following these instructions. Place soft_oal.dll in bin folder of the game and rename it to OpenAL32.dll, replacing the existing one.
  2. Launch the game.
  3. Go to the Options→Sound and change the Sound driver to OpenAL Soft and restart the game.
  4. 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

LanguageUIAudioSubNotes
EnglishSome unimportant non-conversation speech is Russian.
French
GermanSome unimportant non-conversation speech is Russian.
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish
TurkishFan translation, download.
UkrainianOfficial translation patch from GSC, download.

Network[edit]

Multiplayer servers can optionally use BattlEye anti-cheat protection.

Multiplayer types

TypeNativePlayersNotes
LAN play32
Online play32 Use the Multi-Patch to replace the GameSpy master server.

Connection types

TypeNativeNotes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

ProtocolPort(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP3783, 6515, 6667, 13139, 27900, 28900, 29900, 29901
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support[edit]

3D modesNative Notes
Nvidia 3D VisionSee Helix Mod: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.

Issues fixed[edit]

'Unable to connect to master server' error[edit]

The GameSpy master server has been shut down; use the Multi-Patch.

Toggle aim down sights[edit]

Create AutoHotkey script
  1. Download AutoHotkey
  2. Copy the code to the clipboard (CTRL+C).
  3. Open AutoHotkey, go to File>Edit script, paste the code in Notepad.
  4. Change 'Fallout4' to the 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow Of Chernobyl' in the code (for other games, edit by title written in start bar of running game).
  5. Go to File>Reload Script in AutoHotkey.

Notes

AutoHotKey must be run as administrator to work.[12]

Key bindings lost every game restart[edit]

Change savegame/config folder permision
  1. Find folder:

STALKER-SHOC

In Vista and above, in:

%USERPROFILE%DocumentsStalker-STCSor%PUBLIC%Documents

In XP and in CoP:

%PUBLIC%Public Documents

Just copy and paste these locations to Windows address bar and press enter.

and RBM on folder>uncheck read only>apply for all>OK

Other information[edit]

API[edit]

Technical specsSupportedNotes
Direct3D8, 9Bound to the lighting renderer. Running the game in DirectX 9 mode is only possible with dynamic lighting enabled.
Shader Model support1.x, 2, 3

Middleware[edit]

MiddlewareNotes
PhysicsOpen Dynamics Engine
AudioOpenAL
MultiplayerGameSpy

Optimal settings[edit]

Lowering vision distance, lightning distance, and object quality to 50% improves the performance with little to no loss in graphical fidelity.[13]
Reducing grass density may help reduce stuttering.[citation needed]

Disable head bob[edit]

Stalker shadow of chernobyl
Modify User.LTX[14]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open User.LTX with a text editor.
  3. Change cam_inert to 0.
  4. Save the file and launch the game.

Notes

It can also be changed while in game using the console cam_inert X where X stand as a value, which you might want to translate into 0.1
Change sway/bob values
  1. Go to <path-to-game>gamedataconfigmisc
  2. Open effectors.ltx with a text editor.
  3. At the top will be values for amount of sway/bob for walking, running and limping.
  4. Changing run_amplitude to 0.0050 and walk_amplitude to 0.0040 works well.
  5. Save the file and launch the game.

Notes

Default values:

Enable FPS counter[edit]

Use command console[citation needed]
  1. Open the in-game console by pressing ~.
  2. Enter: rs_stats 1

Shorter load times[edit]

Start game with the -noprefetch parameter[citation needed]

Glitchy shadows using widescreen resolutions[edit]

Edit User.LTX[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open User.LTX.
  3. Change r2_sun_near to 20.. Value can go from 1 to 50 and experimentation with it might be required to avoid further shadow issues.
  4. Change r2_sun_near_border to 1..

Modifications[edit]

The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series has garnered a dedicated following which includes a very active modding community, mostly in Russia, however translations are available for most of the popular mods (commonly found in the GSC forums). The best way to determine which type of mods you will enjoy is by first trying the vanilla game (with ZRP for bug fixes). Below are some basic recommendations.
Preparing the game for mods[citation needed]

To use mods with S.T.A.L.K.E.R., you will first need to edit your fsgame.ltx - file found under the installation folder.

  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Open fsgame.ltx with a text editor.
  3. Find line:
    $game_data$ = false true $fs_root$ gamedata
  4. Change it to:
    $game_data$ = true true $fs_root$ gamedata

Notes

If the mod comes with an executable, you may need to point it manually to the correct installation folder. If it comes as a file package, extract and copy the mod's contents into your gamedata folder.
To patch your mod or to add new ones on top, overwrite and merge your installation's gamedata folder with the new one.
Using Smart Mod Manager[citation needed]

Download the program at Codeplex. The program installs the mods from .zip or directly from the folder. It will warn you if there are issues with other mods combined; then you have to choose one of them.

  1. First select the game (S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl or S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky)
  2. Set up the right language, version and folder of the game
  3. Go to the game tab and install mods from .zip or folder.
Enable/Disable mods also possible in the manager

Zone Reclamation Project[edit]

Keeps the game as vanilla as possible.
Fixes many bugs present in final version of game.
Improved UI and controls.

L.U.R.K[edit]

Revamps many game mechanics, including enemy AI and ballistics.
Considered to be unforgiving in difficulty.

Shaders MAX[edit]

May be incompatible with some other mods that alter shaders.
Many improvements in visual quality.
Can be combined with other mods to increase visual fidelity.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R Complete[edit]

Overhauls many game mechanics.
Fixes many bugs present in the original game using an old version of ZRP.
Many improvements in visual quality.
Comes with a simple installer.
Not compatible with newer versions of ZRP.

Autumn Aurora[edit]

Overhauls the graphics, sound and gameplay.
Built on the newest Zone Reclamation Project's core.
Redesigned AtmosFear for ShoC to match the autumn style.
Holds an official new Absolute Nature for ShoC.

Oblivion Lost[edit]

Like Lost Alpha it focuses on getting closer to the old Oblivion Lost which was planned by GSC back in the days
Total Freeplay, Improved A-Life, New Levels, Extended Main Storyline, Reality Enhancement and Graphics Improvement.

Priboi Story[edit]

Total conversion mod with new storyline.

System requirements[edit]

Shadow
Windows
MinimumRecommended
Operating system (OS)2000 SP4, XP SP2
Processor (CPU)AMD Athlon XP 2200+
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400
System memory (RAM)512 MB1.5 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)10 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 9600
Nvidia GeForce 5700
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8 compatible
ATI Radeon X1850
Nvidia GeForce 7900
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

  1. This version of StarForceDRMdoes not work on Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.[2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
  2. 2.02.1File/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>/4500/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (4500) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Mods - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl Game - Mod DB
  2. Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
  3. Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
  4. Reclaim your games. DRM-Free!, page 4 - Forum - GOG.com
  5. Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-06-20)
  6. https://www.reddit.com/r/stalker/comments/3p5r8q/how_do_i_install_the_modified_luajit_library/cw3fz1l
  7. https://imgur.com/a/q4NPl
  8. TweakGuides.com - STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl Tweak Guide - In-Game Settings (Pt.2)
  9. New 120Hz Games Report
  10. https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/gallery/image/1978-with-fov-mod/
  11. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
  12. @∞D AUDIO Wiki Master#3423 on the 3D Game Audio Discord server - last accessed on 2019-06-19
    '1. that Shadow of Chernobyl toggle aim tweak requires AutoHotKey to be run as Administrator. It will not work without it'
  13. STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2019
  14. http://www.metacognix.com/stlkrsoc/TroubleshootingFAQ.html#HeadBob