(10 gigabytes free is a must for lots of wiggle room and backups) Understanding extraction and mod structure Įxtract all the database archives into a separate folder on your desktop. STALKER - Shadow of Chernobyl patched to at least 1.005 (1.006 is mostly an optional patch, it only changes Multiplayer stuff, nothing you will be editing), or STALKER - Clear Sky patched to 1.5.10, or STALKER - Call of Pripyat patched to 1.6.02, depending on which one you wish to mod.Ī good amount of space on your Hard Drive. Notepad++ (Optional, Windows Notepad works fine, but you will thank me later) Note: This tutorial is designed for Shadow of Chernobyl, but can be applied to Clear Sky and Call of Pripyat in exactly the same way.
You will need quite a few tools before you begin on your first mod. We are going to start nice and simple and work our way up through other tutorials. With enough patience and will power, (Knowing Russian helps) you can figure out how to change the most complex 'settings' in the game to fit your new world. is a rewarding experience because it allows you to bend the extremely atmospheric game to your will.
