you’re my savior, im brand new to PC gaming (i’ve used consoles all my life) and the first games i picked up were the stalker games. i keep trying to find guides for modding but they skip over steps that i don’t quite understand which really sucks. this has been the best/most helpful video i’ve seen yet, i appreciate you bro.
This is exactly like me mate. Stalker is the main reason I even wanted to get a PC in the first place. This guide made it simple AF. I did laugh that the stalker trilogy came out on consoles recently, but I'm so happy I've got a PC I'm tempted to sell my series X now because I can't see myself using it anymore to be fair
I just got into PC gaming, and the stalker series has always been something I've wanted to experience. However, the vanilla state of SOC is pretty hard for me to get through admittedly. After trying to mod the game for literally 6-8 hours (with no luck because I'm totally new to modding and am self teaching everything), I found this video. And after 20 minutes, I have the mod downloaded. Thank you, dude. I know this is pretty niche and not something many people will need today, but it helped me tremendously. Thanks for the effort dude. There is someone experiencing the series for the first time because of YOU. It really made a difference.
Thank you for your kind words brother! I didn't have a clue on how to install a mod 6 months ago. There were some TH-cam videos that were helpful, but they were old and were missing a lot of steps of the process. So based on my horrible experience with installing the mods, I decided to make a clear and straight to the point video on how to install the mods. I'm currently playing the 3 OG games before STALKER 2 comes out, and I wanted to help others to play the 3 OG games and get the STALKER 2 full experience. That was my motivation. I'm glad this videos has helped others experience the world of STALKER for the first time.
Thanks for this! It's been a while since I've manually installed new mods for any game, let alone STALKER, and I was able to ensure I followed the steps correctly with your video. I super appreciate it and I'll stay tuned to your channel for the let's plays!
Thank you. When I started playing STALKER I was intimidated by installing mods and all that, but after diving in to it and finding it easy, I decided to share it with other people in an easy tutorial so they can get the best STALKER experience.
Awsome tutorial cant wait to start my stalker trilogy using this video, i have 2 questions maybe u can help, does playing in ultrawide 21:9 will have any impact in term of bugs besides the ui and scopes, and my second question is does this mod fixes the grass shadow ive heard that the latest patch they disabled, thank you
hi just starting stalker for the first time.....i have downloaded the Stalker shadow of chernobyl DODI repack version and it already consists of OGSM. Do i need to add ZRP too or is it already installed?
I installed all the mods to modernize it, but man...I shouldn't have played G.A.M.M.A before the OG Trilogy. It's really hard for me to go backwards when it comes to features and what not. I LOOOVE GAMMA, but the OG 3, meh. Story is fantastic, but the games leave a lot to be desired after playing Anomoly, EFP. and GAMMA
The friend that introduce me into STALKER, played all the games and by far the one he enjoys most is Gamma. He plays like a combination of STALKER-Tarkov. I personally don't care much about playability if the stories are good, but I understand others may do.
Hi, I leave a link for you here that, in the last section, suggest an order (and mods with) to play trough the OGs without being too drastic for you. If not too late... : th-cam.com/video/vFiaC-Cams8/w-d-xo.html I'm new at the games and discovered them by discoreing ANOMALY and GAMMA, that I installed, but... finally, a goop person told me to start with the OGs (did not play for a day of the free ones... ).
I used the read me initially then decided to double check for a tutorial. When I changed the second line from false to true the spacing changed and doesn't look similar to yours-- even after having saved and closed. You think this will have any ramifications during the playthough? I am starting back on a save from a few months ago without the mod pack. I read it's fine to do so and hoping nothing crashes my game due to that discrepancy.
I mean just try it and see if works. A quick way to check if the mod modifier is working will be to use the mod modifier and change something you can quickly check, for example head bobbing or sleeping bag on inventory. Try any of those two setting and enable and disable them, and see if it works. If it works then everything is right.
Ok I will put that on my list, but it may take a while. Right now I'm working on how to install mods for Clear Sky, then I plan to play it on the channel. But if you are in a hurry, here are a few setting that can better your experience in SoC. -Lower the head bobbing -Deactivate the radiation whiteout -activate weapons repair That should be enough to get you started. The crash and bug fixes are already applied when you install the mod. The rest is just little details.
Hi, I installed all the mods and followed the video, but I am having problems with ZRP applying the changes. When I make changes in the modifier, they don't save. When I close and reopen it, none of the boxes I checked are still checked. Someone said something about not installing steam games into Program Files (x86). But i have no idea how to remove it all. Any help would be great. Thanks
I see... Ok make sure when you do something on the modifier to hit "apply". Every time you change something right after, hit "apply". Also make sure the mod is correctly installed, check the "fsgame" where you have to change the false, make sure everything looks like mine. It may be the installation folder, I have stalker on "Program files" but not the "Program Files (x86)", it may be that. In that case uninstall the game and the mod. Install the game again and make sure you choose a route that leads to "Program files". I hope it help!
Thanks for the reply. I have tried for hours to change the install path for steam but it does not let me. I have no other choice but to install to Program Files (x86). Thanks for the tips but ill just refund the games. @@donnekko
hi im new to modding and i downloaded one called starter pack mod it says to "Copy the contents of this folder to game install folder" so i just put gamedata into the files and it will work? i already set the $game_data$ to both true pls help
Sorry but I have never dealt with this so called "started pack mod". I did a little research and I found this on a Steam forum, check it out it shows how to install the "Starter Pack Mod" steamcommunity.com/app/4500/discussions/0/3122660456788579370/
Damn that's strange. I never hear of that try checking your that your mouse is working correctly, make sure you don't have a controller connected. If nothing changes uninstall and install the game again.
so i literally just got a PC today, ive got SOC but modding is like alien language to me, i wana use mods so bad but i dont understand how to install them :/ help meeeee
Did you watched the full video? In the second part of the video I show how to Install the ZRP mod for SoC. Now if you want other mods (ex graphics enhancement and weapons mods) I have no idea. I just installed and played with ZRP mod because it fixes bugs and minor details. If you want the vanilla experience for SoC, the ZRP mod is the way to go. If you want to change the game completely I'm not your guy.
Try right click, open with, then select notepad. If you don't have notepad installed I will recommend that you install it, it is a basic program on windows.
@@donnekko I already have it, thats why it was weird to me for not having it as first option. I still could adding the mod by installing another notepad app so thanks for the tutorial
Wow this video is about to reach 1000 views. Crazy. I hope this video has helped many people to start playing STALKER ❤
you’re my savior, im brand new to PC gaming (i’ve used consoles all my life) and the first games i picked up were the stalker games. i keep trying to find guides for modding but they skip over steps that i don’t quite understand which really sucks. this has been the best/most helpful video i’ve seen yet, i appreciate you bro.
Glad I could help. Enjoy Stalker!
This is exactly like me mate. Stalker is the main reason I even wanted to get a PC in the first place. This guide made it simple AF. I did laugh that the stalker trilogy came out on consoles recently, but I'm so happy I've got a PC I'm tempted to sell my series X now because I can't see myself using it anymore to be fair
@@benturner3458 i dont use mine anymore either after i built my pc so i totally get u
I just got into PC gaming, and the stalker series has always been something I've wanted to experience. However, the vanilla state of SOC is pretty hard for me to get through admittedly. After trying to mod the game for literally 6-8 hours (with no luck because I'm totally new to modding and am self teaching everything), I found this video. And after 20 minutes, I have the mod downloaded. Thank you, dude. I know this is pretty niche and not something many people will need today, but it helped me tremendously. Thanks for the effort dude. There is someone experiencing the series for the first time because of YOU. It really made a difference.
Thank you for your kind words brother! I didn't have a clue on how to install a mod 6 months ago. There were some TH-cam videos that were helpful, but they were old and were missing a lot of steps of the process. So based on my horrible experience with installing the mods, I decided to make a clear and straight to the point video on how to install the mods. I'm currently playing the 3 OG games before STALKER 2 comes out, and I wanted to help others to play the 3 OG games and get the STALKER 2 full experience. That was my motivation. I'm glad this videos has helped others experience the world of STALKER for the first time.
Thanks for this! It's been a while since I've manually installed new mods for any game, let alone STALKER, and I was able to ensure I followed the steps correctly with your video. I super appreciate it and I'll stay tuned to your channel for the let's plays!
man I have seen well over 15000 youtube videos in my life- and this is the best instructional I have ever seen. Well paced and everything
Thank you. When I started playing STALKER I was intimidated by installing mods and all that, but after diving in to it and finding it easy, I decided to share it with other people in an easy tutorial so they can get the best STALKER experience.
You made my 20 FPS into 55-60 FPS. Tnx, man!
Nice man. Those mods do make the game run smooth and avoid bugs.
Thanks, pretty helpful😊
Awsome tutorial cant wait to start my stalker trilogy using this video, i have 2 questions maybe u can help, does playing in ultrawide 21:9 will have any impact in term of bugs besides the ui and scopes, and my second question is does this mod fixes the grass shadow ive heard that the latest patch they disabled, thank you
Glad to help you get started on the trilogy. Now I don't know the questions to those questions you will have to try and see. Best of luck!
this was so useful man thank you
Happy to help! Enjoy.
Thanks for your help
holy shit thank you, so useful
Glad to help brother!
hi just starting stalker for the first time.....i have downloaded the Stalker shadow of chernobyl DODI repack version and it already consists of OGSM. Do i need to add ZRP too or is it already installed?
thanks this was very helpful
Thanks for this.
I installed all the mods to modernize it, but man...I shouldn't have played G.A.M.M.A before the OG Trilogy. It's really hard for me to go backwards when it comes to features and what not. I LOOOVE GAMMA, but the OG 3, meh. Story is fantastic, but the games leave a lot to be desired after playing Anomoly, EFP. and GAMMA
The friend that introduce me into STALKER, played all the games and by far the one he enjoys most is Gamma. He plays like a combination of STALKER-Tarkov. I personally don't care much about playability if the stories are good, but I understand others may do.
Hi, I leave a link for you here that, in the last section, suggest an order (and mods with) to play trough the OGs without being too drastic for you. If not too late... : th-cam.com/video/vFiaC-Cams8/w-d-xo.html I'm new at the games and discovered them by discoreing ANOMALY and GAMMA, that I installed, but... finally, a goop person told me to start with the OGs (did not play for a day of the free ones... ).
thank you that is very helpful
Glad to help. Enjoy STALKER!
I might just be dumb, but does ZRP have a way to modify FoV like the unofficial patch?
I used the read me initially then decided to double check for a tutorial. When I changed the second line from false to true the spacing changed and doesn't look similar to yours-- even after having saved and closed. You think this will have any ramifications during the playthough? I am starting back on a save from a few months ago without the mod pack. I read it's fine to do so and hoping nothing crashes my game due to that discrepancy.
I mean just try it and see if works. A quick way to check if the mod modifier is working will be to use the mod modifier and change something you can quickly check, for example head bobbing or sleeping bag on inventory. Try any of those two setting and enable and disable them, and see if it works. If it works then everything is right.
I would be interested in your settings for the MOD manager
Ok I will put that on my list, but it may take a while. Right now I'm working on how to install mods for Clear Sky, then I plan to play it on the channel.
But if you are in a hurry, here are a few setting that can better your experience in SoC.
-Lower the head bobbing
-Deactivate the radiation whiteout
-activate weapons repair
That should be enough to get you started. The crash and bug fixes are already applied when you install the mod. The rest is just little details.
@@donnekko Awesome! Thank you very much, I appreciate it. I'm loving the playthrough so far.
Hi, I installed all the mods and followed the video, but I am having problems with ZRP applying the changes. When I make changes in the modifier, they don't save. When I close and reopen it, none of the boxes I checked are still checked. Someone said something about not installing steam games into Program Files (x86). But i have no idea how to remove it all. Any help would be great. Thanks
I see... Ok make sure when you do something on the modifier to hit "apply". Every time you change something right after, hit "apply". Also make sure the mod is correctly installed, check the "fsgame" where you have to change the false, make sure everything looks like mine. It may be the installation folder, I have stalker on "Program files" but not the "Program Files (x86)", it may be that. In that case uninstall the game and the mod. Install the game again and make sure you choose a route that leads to "Program files". I hope it help!
Thanks for the reply. I have tried for hours to change the install path for steam but it does not let me. I have no other choice but to install to Program Files (x86). Thanks for the tips but ill just refund the games. @@donnekko
@@Flint_lockedDamn sad to hear that bro.
hi im new to modding and i downloaded one called starter pack mod it says to "Copy the contents of this folder to game install folder" so i just put gamedata into the files and it will work? i already set the $game_data$ to both true pls help
Sorry but I have never dealt with this so called "started pack mod". I did a little research and I found this on a Steam forum, check it out it shows how to install the "Starter Pack Mod"
steamcommunity.com/app/4500/discussions/0/3122660456788579370/
Hablas español? Nice Video
Si bro, gracias.
Work with the latest stalker update 1.07? As of 2024
It should, if not wait a little, the STALKER Mod community is very active and they will find a way to update any mod asap.
@@donnekko it works! Been playing and running well thanks👍
@@connorericson Glad to hear. Enjoy!
perfect
How come when i open the game i cant move my characters head around at all?? I also can move thru the menu at all as well.
Damn that's strange. I never hear of that try checking your that your mouse is working correctly, make sure you don't have a controller connected. If nothing changes uninstall and install the game again.
thanks brother
You are welcomed. Enjoy STALKER!
what's your main language?
Where are u from bro?
so i literally just got a PC today, ive got SOC but modding is like alien language to me, i wana use mods so bad but i dont understand how to install them :/ help meeeee
Did you watched the full video? In the second part of the video I show how to Install the ZRP mod for SoC. Now if you want other mods (ex graphics enhancement and weapons mods) I have no idea. I just installed and played with ZRP mod because it fixes bugs and minor details. If you want the vanilla experience for SoC, the ZRP mod is the way to go. If you want to change the game completely I'm not your guy.
it doesnt give me the option to open the file with notepad. The file is .ltx. What should I do?
Try right click, open with, then select notepad. If you don't have notepad installed I will recommend that you install it, it is a basic program on windows.
@@donnekko I already have it, thats why it was weird to me for not having it as first option. I still could adding the mod by installing another notepad app so thanks for the tutorial
nice vid
Thanks brother!
Is it not in nexus ?
This will remove subtitle mod ??
No idea friend
@@donnekko OK NP