
"Graphics don't matter" -> Retort: And? I doubt they actually believe this, they wouldn't want Stalker to have Pong graphics, but even then it obviously matters to MOST people, so might as well improve it since you can.
Autumn Aurora does this, AMK 1.4 does not for example. "Mods change the style and alter the core identity of the game" -> Retort: Not necessarily.Instead they should play the improved modded version first, and if they like it, then maybe check out vanilla one day, but they don't need to play all of vanilla to understand what was improved. "You should see vanilla first, to see what was improved" -> Retort: Most people don't replay games, so they shouldn't take that chance.
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That, and developers' intentions are imperfect as these mods show since some only objectively improve things.
"You should see vanilla first, to see what the devs intended" -> Retort: None of the Stalker games were released exactly as intended, especially SoC and CS - there are mods that actually make them as INTENDED (Oblivion Lost Remake for SoC, various mods that add back cut levels and content to CS).
Here are the common arguments people give to play vanilla first:
You don't know if you're even going to like the game much less replay the game therefore you might as well play the objectively improved (modded) version from the get go, to ensure the highest chance of liking the game. This has been done countless times with Shadow of Chernobyl. It's potentially only objectively better, depending on the mod you're using - Every game has flaws and shortcomings, but moddable games have the advantage of allowing the community to improve the game. For S.T.A.L.K.E.R., the vast majority of the community says vanilla first, but I strongly disagree and vote for modded first.Įveryone should play the game modded first because: Also, while you are at it, make sure you climb up to the wagon still hanging at the top of the bridge for some more hidden equipment.This is a common subject, and the common answer differs depending on the game community. However, timing is everything and since the solider's position changes during the fight you may want to make use of your quick-save/quick-load keys. If you have done it quick enough the other soldiers will not notice a thing and you can loot the body to get hold of a decent weapon, grenades and some anti-radiation caps. He will go down quietly, however make sure you un-equip your weapon at the same time. Shoot him with the silenced handgun, and MAKE SURE it is a headshot. At this point you have about 3-5 seconds where none of the soldiers will be looking at you, and the soldier you just spoke to just so happened to be in an area of debris and pipes. Agree to pay the money and he will turn around. He will let you pass the barricade for 500 RU. Save your game and wait until the soldiers got rid off the stalkers and speak to the soldier towards the left of the bridge (close to the debris, not the one at the campfire!). Once you have the silenced handgun and ~500 RU you should make your way north towards the bridge where you can see 4 or 5 army soldiers engaged with a few stalkers. At that point you should already be able to but the silenced handgun and have some spare change (ideally just over 500 RU), if not then do a side-mission for the stalker you just saved. Go back to the camp you begin the game and sell the collected guns. Play the first mission (rescue a stalker from some raiders) and collect as many items as you can from the fallen. Hint: Easy way to get hold of a AKM-74/SU, a RGD-5 Grenade and 2 anti-radiation caps very close to the beginning of the game: Then type the following codes to unlock bonus game content. Go to your STALKER-folder in your start menu and select "Unlock Code" (alternatively go to your installation directory and run setup-bp.exe).