[GSC] Original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Build Released -FREE

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TnB= Gir

Discussion Starter · Mar 2, 2009

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Originally announced in November 2001 for a 2003 release, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (or S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Oblivion Lost as it was known then) was renowned for its long development cycle and frequent delays.

Whilst in development, numerous video clips and hundreds of screenshots were circulated showcasing the game's X-ray graphics engine which featured HDR rendering, parallax and normal mapping, soft shadows, motion blur, widescreen support, weather effects and day/night cycles.

The game was also hailed for its proprietary ALife artificial intelligence engine, where NPCs would accomplish tasks, combat, rest, feed and sleep. The non-scripted and innovative nature of the characters meant that there were an unlimited number of random quests.

However, when S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl was finally released in March 2007, much of what was promised had been cut or changed, such as using vehicles, monsters and many of the role-playing elements.

Now GSC Game World has released a build from 2004 which utilised a completely different physics engine than the one used in the final retail version. This build is fully playable and contains all of the original levels as well as those that were cut such as Dead City, Swamp and Generators.

This version is not so much a demo or mod, but more of an insight into the game's development. Curious fans of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. will find this both fascinating and intriguing although may wonder why some elements were removed from the retail release.

GSC Game World have issued a disclaimer where they cannot guarantee stability, so bugs and crashes will occur. They have also said that they will not provide technical assistance.

Installation instructions
Download the files from one of the links below and extract them to a new folder
Delete the 'savedgames' folder
Run the game with run_alife_s.bat
Download and extract these files to the build folder for better visual effects
Further information, which we recommend reading thoroughly, can be found on the GSC Game World forums.

Download link.

Oh and a modding team is re releasing this in Q4 2009 completely remade with the SHOC engine, I can't wait.

http://www.moddb.com/mods/lost-alpha

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003

· #2 · Mar 2, 2009

Free if you already own SoC, I hope?

TnB= Gir

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 3, 2009

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Free if you already own SoC, I hope?

Free to everyone.

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Evostance

· #4 · Mar 3, 2009

Includes the source?

Uploading to Rapidshare now. Having a few problems though.

Rapidshare Links

http://rapidshare.com/users/WZ8EZG

TnB= Gir

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 3, 2009

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Includes the source?

What? The source is in the OP, top left.

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Evostance

· #6 · Mar 3, 2009

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What? The source is in the OP, top left.

No lol, game source

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Fredy

· #7 · Mar 3, 2009

I'm a Team Member of Lost Alpha. This definitely help us alot.
Oh and, if anyone has experience with 3Dmax or Maya and wants to help, drop me a pm.

BountyHead

· #8 · Mar 3, 2009

Sweet ill have to snag this when I get home.

TnB= Gir

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I'm a Team Member of Lost Alpha. This definitely help us alot.
Oh and, if anyone has experience with 3Dmax or Maya and wants to help, drop me a pm.

Wow that's awesome. Good luck with all the work!

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sLowEnd

· #10 · Mar 3, 2009

Oh the crashes! D:

I can't get the darn thing to work :/

Sanders54

· #11 · Mar 3, 2009

Did they scrap vehicles in this one too?

tht-kid

· #12 · Mar 3, 2009

Ill have to download when I get in, anybody know if there is a full download or do we have to use the part downloads?

Mjolnir

· #13 · Mar 4, 2009

Awesome! One of my favorite games of the last 10 years. Playing this little piece of history is gonna be interesting.

Ravin

· #14 · Mar 4, 2009

ugh...... What is their server connected with a 9.6K modem??? Over a gig in 15 files and they are on dialup??

Mjolnir

· #15 · Mar 4, 2009

I got the one file as a .rar; only took about 15-20 minutes.

tht-kid

· #16 · Mar 4, 2009

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I got the one file as a .rar; only took about 15-20 minutes.

Where from?

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Fredy

· #17 · Mar 4, 2009

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ugh...... What is their server connected with a 9.6K modem??? Over a gig in 15 files and they are on dialup??

Their servers are in Ukraine.

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Connor3400

· #18 · Mar 4, 2009

I'm a little confused as to what exactly is this?

Is it the the full game for free, but it's just the older version without any updates?

Evostance

· #19 · Mar 4, 2009

Rapidshare Links

These are interchangeable with the ones the sites

MD5
http://rapidshare.com/files/20461677...am-16oct04.md5

Part 5
http://rapidshare.com/files/20462393...t04.part05.rar

Part 7
http://rapidshare.com/files/20462429...t04.part07.rar

Part 8

http://rapidshare.com/files/20461830...t04.part08.rar

Part 9
http://rapidshare.com/files/20462407...t04.part09.rar

Part 10
http://rapidshare.com/files/20462411...t04.part10.rar

Part 11
http://rapidshare.com/files/20461833...t04.part11.rar

Part 13
http://rapidshare.com/files/20461857...t04.part13.rar

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Sorry its talking while. Their servers are slow, even with rapidshare's connection...

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nathris

· #20 · Mar 5, 2009

http://www.clubic.com/demo-jeux-vide...chernobyl.html

Single file, getting 300+ kb/s from it.

(Click on Telecharger, then Lancer le telechargement)

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