STALKER SoC OGSE 0.6.9.2 R2  

Old Good STALKER Evolution
< version 0.6.9.2 release 2 >

This is the second release of OGSE version 0.6.9.2 - it includes all the fixes made by the second service pack, plus a high quality weapon texture pack (installation is optional).

ATTENTION! If you plan to install the Argus Photozone, you should select the appropriate installation type of the mod, and then when installing the Photozone DO NOT REPLACE the textures.ltx file with the Photozone file - since in the gamedata folder you will already have textures.ltx adapted for use with the selected version of the Photozone . You will only need to copy the texture folders.

The following system configuration is required for normal play after installing the High Quality Weapon Texture Pack:

1) Processor - similar to base OGSE 0.6.9.2
2) RAM - NOT LESS THAN 2 GB, recommended - 3-4 GB.
3) Video card with NOT LESS THAN 512 MB of memory on board, recommended - 1 GB.

WHEN PLAYING WITH HIGH QUALITY WEAPON TEXTURE ADDITIONS AND/OR PHOTOZONE, PREFETCHING MUST BE OFF!
How to do this - read this Readme, in the technical information section.

So, we are pleased to finally present you version 0.6.9.2, bringing the logical conclusion of the 0.6.9 version line. This Readme provides basic information about the differences from the original game.

Before we talk, in fact, about fashion, we want to warn you right away. If you bought this mod on disk, you've wasted your money. The mod is completely free, and it can be freely downloaded on our website, however, some unscrupulous figures are actively using it to make money by distributing pirated versions of the game with our mod preinstalled.

By downloading this modification to the game, you obviously expect to see and feel something new and interesting. We have made every effort to meet your expectations.

Before starting the game, you have the opportunity to customize a fairly large number of mod and graphics options in the configurator.Exploring the world of the Exclusion Zone, now you don't have to relax. When going on a raid, don't forget to buy an anomaly detector. Anomalies are now harder to spot - some of them are almost invisible. But if you carefully observe them, they can be very useful. When dying in a powerful stalker or monster anomaly, it can produce a useful artifact. However, when driving the beast into the anomaly, do not relax - at any moment an Ejection can strike - a dangerous phenomenon of the anomalous environment, from which you will have to hide underground or some suitable shelter. It is possible that for a safe haven you will have to fight other stalkers from a warring faction or mutants. Sometimes Emissions are accompanied by Psi-Emissions. Try not to go crazy during this time. However, in addition to destruction and mortal danger, Emissions entail the renewal of the Zone - old anomalies disappear, new ones are born. After waiting for the Ejection, hurry to collect the "harvest" - it happens that disappearing, some anomalies give rise to artifacts. Do not forget that competitors are not asleep - stalkers are not averse to getting hold of artifacts, and there are not enough of them for everyone.

Going on a dangerous walk, do not miss the opportunity to invite one of the stalkers as a companion. The partner fights well and will willingly share a first-aid kit or ammo with you if the need arises. Together, you will be able to fight off a strong mutant, a flock of small but painfully biting creatures, attack superior enemy forces or set up an ambush.

Tired of walking? Buy a car! A fast and relatively inexpensive way to travel long distances. Unless you run into an anomaly along the way, of course. Excess cargo can be thrown from the shoulders into the trunk of the car. But there are inconveniences - you can’t shoot from a vehicle. But an armored personnel carrier can not only drive, but also conduct aimed fire from a turret machine gun, using its automated targeting and tracking system. In addition, his armor is a real protection - monsters will not be able to reach you through it and cause damage when you are inside.

In case of breakdowns on the way, vehicles can be repaired using a traveling repair kit or from suitable characters. The repair kit is also suitable for repairing weapons or protective equipment if there are suitable items that can be disassembled for spare parts.
Taking care of your equipment is, of course, good, but you also need to take care of yourself. The updated line of medicines will help the body resist the harmful effects of the Zone or deal with its consequences.

Experienced players sometimes know by heart in which cache and what exactly lies. So it was in the original game, but not in our modification. What did the deceased keep in his hiding place? A rare artifact or a couple of cans of stew for a rainy day? Find out when you get to the cache. However, you can save yourself from unnecessary running around by enabling the "show the contents of caches" option in the configurator.
In the game, as in life, not everything and not always goes well. If you fall under the Ejection, get lost in the psi-zone, or meet the controller, you run the risk of being zombified. This is not scary at first, but keep in mind that the zombification will gradually progress until it kills you, so try to find a cure as soon as possible. On the other hand, such a state can give an advantage in some situations, because the zombified is less afraid of radiation and injury.

Having seized the moment, by all means visit the camp of ecologists on Yantar. Perhaps there you will be able to purchase new equipment or some of the transmutant artifacts made by scientists. This will greatly increase your chances of survival in the Zone.
Tight with money? Arnie's Bar will gladly accept your bets on the Arena sweepstakes. Or maybe you yourself will take part in the battles?
One way or another, the choice of the path is yours. Explore the Zone, reveal its secrets, make friends and enemies, and so on and so forth...
Good luck, stalkers.