Things you need to know for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
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1) Start game
2) Explore aimlessly after initial quest stuff
3) ????
4) Profit!
Seriously tho, CoP is the only one of the series I've played and it is a fantastic game. I suggest you play at least a few hours before looking into mods otherwise it's hard to know what you really need/want. I don't like mods that change gameplay too much but I definitely recommend the HD textures and new sound mods as well as AtmosFear... but that depends partially on how good your PC is.
2) Explore aimlessly after initial quest stuff
3) ????
4) Profit!
Seriously tho, CoP is the only one of the series I've played and it is a fantastic game. I suggest you play at least a few hours before looking into mods otherwise it's hard to know what you really need/want. I don't like mods that change gameplay too much but I definitely recommend the HD textures and new sound mods as well as AtmosFear... but that depends partially on how good your PC is.
soc is by far one of the most atmospheric games ever created. even the shalebridge cradle from thief 3 does not even remotely reach these amounts of ball busting.Snowalker said:
i played only in daylight, with a music playlist in the background in order to cope with some sections. i am not exaggerating. this is the crown of atmosphere.
Play it on the easiest difficulty.
That's the best way to get your mind around it.
Also, all artifacts are useless unless they have a +stamina stat. You can run indefinitely with the right atrifacts. I've found that otherwise they don't make nearly enough of a difference to worry about.
That's the best way to get your mind around it.
Also, all artifacts are useless unless they have a +stamina stat. You can run indefinitely with the right atrifacts. I've found that otherwise they don't make nearly enough of a difference to worry about.
This X10, also listen to the others about the guns, they are as accurate as a drunk blind man on a boat going over a waterfall...Lawlhat said:
Use cover, lean around corners, quicksave when appropriate, don't go guns-a-blazing, don't stay out in the open in a firefight. Be careful of anomalies, remember to use your bolt to detect them and avoid them. Ask your fellow stalkers for advice. Lastly and most importantly, get out of here stalker!
Rules of STALKER:
1. You are not a god, try not to act as such
2. Anomolies normally equals great wealth at extreme risk.
3. Keep your guns in good condition, jamming is VERY common.
4. Don't pick up every weapon you find, you will die if you do so.
5. Save often, death will be very unexpected.
6. If you get attacked by an enemy that makes skulls appear in your vision and does a ranged attack, run like hell.
7. If someone offers you a job to retrieve something and then offers some of the stuff, take as much of it as possible.
8. The world is cruel, don't trust the people.
9. Most artifacts emit radiation, use anti-radiation artifacts with these to maximize effect.
10. Do not waste ammo, maximize what you carry.
11. Running will exhaust you, walk when away from danger.
12. Upgrade your weapons, the right attachments can be the different between life and horrific death.
13. Stalkers are friendly, don't attack them.
14. Body armor is enticing to buy but is a waste, bullets hurt either way.
15. Get a night vision helmet ASAP, the darkness is unforgiving.
1. You are not a god, try not to act as such
2. Anomolies normally equals great wealth at extreme risk.
3. Keep your guns in good condition, jamming is VERY common.
4. Don't pick up every weapon you find, you will die if you do so.
5. Save often, death will be very unexpected.
6. If you get attacked by an enemy that makes skulls appear in your vision and does a ranged attack, run like hell.
7. If someone offers you a job to retrieve something and then offers some of the stuff, take as much of it as possible.
8. The world is cruel, don't trust the people.
9. Most artifacts emit radiation, use anti-radiation artifacts with these to maximize effect.
10. Do not waste ammo, maximize what you carry.
11. Running will exhaust you, walk when away from danger.
12. Upgrade your weapons, the right attachments can be the different between life and horrific death.
13. Stalkers are friendly, don't attack them.
14. Body armor is enticing to buy but is a waste, bullets hurt either way.
15. Get a night vision helmet ASAP, the darkness is unforgiving.
CoP is really creepy, there is just an odd sense of panic to everything. Also, avoid shadows, just do it. And if anyone asks for a metal case, mentally prepare yourself for a horrific showdown.theklng said:
Use the iron sights; firing an AK from the hip is a sure way to waste ammo and miss everything, short bursts, always keep your grouping close, it is most definitely not CoD.
The RPG element means the weapons you start with are unreliable and inaccurate, they get better as you progress, something lost on 90% of new STALKERs.
Bloodsuckers very rarely travel alone;
Psuedodogs always travel in packs of up to five, never solitary;
if you see a short fella in a black robe, run, or prepare for some poltergeist style activity;
Vodka weighs a lot more than Antirads, is worth less, and a gunfight with Monolith troops is no fun when you are hammered;
...and not every shelter protects you from a Blowout.
If you feel you are up to it, turn off the aiming reticle and IFF identifier, adds to the immersion.
The RPG element means the weapons you start with are unreliable and inaccurate, they get better as you progress, something lost on 90% of new STALKERs.
Bloodsuckers very rarely travel alone;
Psuedodogs always travel in packs of up to five, never solitary;
if you see a short fella in a black robe, run, or prepare for some poltergeist style activity;
Vodka weighs a lot more than Antirads, is worth less, and a gunfight with Monolith troops is no fun when you are hammered;
...and not every shelter protects you from a Blowout.
If you feel you are up to it, turn off the aiming reticle and IFF identifier, adds to the immersion.
What are those short guys anyway? It took me well over 2 full clips to kill him.individual11 said:
Speak for yourself. I've killed my fair share while they've been cloaked. Of course I did have a shotgun and they did cloak right in front of me...samwd1 said:
Oh! Firing from the hip is bad against any ranged attacker. Against melee attackers, firing from the hip is the only way to survive.
Shotguns are your friend against most melee enemies.
Make nice with whoever you can, and don't be afraid to use allies as cannon fodder.
If anybody offers you something for free, blow their face off. It's never free and usually ends up with you being shot at.
If they aren't asking you to pay for it, or to trade for it, it's a trap.
"Burers" or "Dwarves"; they were cut from the original Shadow of Chernobyl, about the point they renamed it from "Oblivion Lost"; the mythology is pretty thin around their existence in the game, possibly heavily mutated STALKERs in the opposite tangent to a Snork.Judgement101 said:
I don't like them, that creepy laugh or that strange burbly dialect they spout if you manage to sneak up on them, and the fact they block incoming bullets with a force field.
If you see that big bloke making those weird noises, just get your stupid russian ass outta there. Granted, I never got to fight him, but he looked pretty cross about something and after fiffteen minutes of hiding I got this peculiar head-throbbing effect and had to book it.
I just got shadow of chenobly and I think its because of the russion translatio but some people seem a little to cheery when you talk to them
also I heard of 2009 mod or somthign that makes the graphics nice, anyone tried it? how likley is it to screw up my game?
anyway so far its very bleak but theres osmthign that keeps pulling me back...
also I heard of 2009 mod or somthign that makes the graphics nice, anyone tried it? how likley is it to screw up my game?
anyway so far its very bleak but theres osmthign that keeps pulling me back...
You're talking about STALKER complete 2009 for SoC, i use that mod and i quite like it, better graphics and a lot of little fixes.Vault101 said:
Oh, and as far as things to know goes, headshot, headshot, headshots.You can empty 4 AK clips in someone's stomach but if they have armor they'll keep on going, 2 bullets in the head does the trick against almost anyone (except military with a helmet or exoskeletons).
Also, you will suck at the beginning, it took me a while to understand i was very fragile even with nice gear, that game is brutal.
here's some tips from a veteran.Snowalker said:
Ignore people complaining about inaccuracy, they're too used to CoDs ridiculous spray and pray mechanics. STALKER is not a game about shooting as much as it is about survival. Bullets will hurt and cause bleeding, bleeding needs to be stopped before healing. If you ask me, STALKER has the best health system in games today.
Do NOT go for the loud guns from the beginning, use the white M4 looking gun with a silencer to get you started. The IL-88 gun is the next upgrade, which is great for later. Once you get hold of the FN-2000 you're set for anything, even if it is loud. If you prefer stealth, I recommend the VSS Vintorez. If you have a weight reduction anomally, or the exoskeleton upgraded with weight, it wouldn't hurt to take both.
Do not upgrade everything you find, especially the closed ventilation suit you need about half way into the game. Full upgrades should be saved for end game guns, whichever one you prefer. There is a STALKER Wiki that should give you a brief description so long as you don't read the spoilers at the bottom. Many people consider using the wiki cheating but if you're already a military guy, wouldn't you know all this stuff?
Use the weapon vendor to get some really great pistols. I can't say I recommend the vendor for much else than the pistols but the FN-2000 can be picked up from him. Make sure you get the pistol with silenced capabilities and it will stay with you for life. The vendor is the only way to get an Exoskeleton suit, which is THE best outfit.
You may or may not run across a secret prototype weapon, if you should happen to come across it HANG ONTO IT! That gun is the best thing for hunting mutants there is, which compensates for its near impossible ammunition.
Do the missions, but be careful. Doing missions for one faction will take out the rewards from another faction. There are achievements in the game that give real in-game bonuses so spend your time wisely.
HINT (slight tip, don't read this if you want to walk blindly around): There is a very big crater on to top left of one of the maps...something big must have crashed there.