I spent a couple hours trying things out on STALKER-SHOC last night. Downloaded the game through Steam, got the serial # from the Registry, got an ISO of the game, reinstalled using my serial #, updated to 1.0006, tested the game and a save...worked fine.
Not using any downloaded mods, I went to the STALKER mod wiki, and followed the instructions for modifying my own Weight Limit, which I already knew how to do anyways, but figured I'd follow instructions anyways. Made the changes (really minor), loaded the game, works fine, saved the game, quit the game, loaded back up, loaded the save...just as it's about to go into the game...CRASH to desktop.
Basically I can't even make a couple of text edits in the config files without the game crashing let alone install any mods and have them work. Under Steam or stand-alone install.
This is not a small problem either. Browsing for a solution to this problem...TONS of other people have the same problems, and nobody (that I could find) knows an answer.
I'm going to give this game one last shot, un-modded, try and persevere despite the weapon inaccuracies, the incredibly low weight limit, the unindicated timed quests, etc. But I'm really tired of having to jump through so many hoops to enjoy a game. It shouldn't be this difficult.
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