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Fallout2 High Resolution Patch

From Vault-Tec Labs

The Fallout2 High Resolution Patch by Mash is a major leap from the now defunct and very buggy high resolution patch of old (who was that by? links appreciated). It allows you to play F2 in higher resolutions, now with Sfall compatibility. Unfortunately you cannot use Sfall software scalers with it, but you can use hardware shaders.

This patch supports several versions of the fallout2.exe they include:

  • US 1.02d
  • UK 1.02e
  • French 1.02d
  • German 1.02d
  • Chinese 1.02?
  • Russian 1.02(Lev Corp)

[edit] Links

Download V2.2a

[edit] Changelog

V2.2a 05/09/09

  • Added some extra text to memory error messages and the "f2_res_error.log" so that it's clear that they come from the Hi-Res patch.
  • Added an option "SAFER_DISPLAY_LIST" to the "f2_res.ini". To help with crashes on some systems when using the Screen Settings Window.

V2.2 10/08/09

  • Improved the code for restarting fallout via the button in the Screen Settings window.
  • Re-worked the code and ini files relating to hi-res map scroll boarders(edges).
  • Added a control in the Sfall section of the Screen Settings window for the new 'GPUBlt' setting (Sfall v1.46 by Timeslip).

V2.1 19/06/09

  • Screen resolution settings are now accessed via a button on the 'Option/Game-Pref Screen' when accessed via the Main-menu.
  • When subtitles are enabled, a space will automaticly be created for them at the bottom of the movie screen.
  • Added alternate art for the Iface Side-bars 'Metal looking' created by Simon Rawlins(Pixote).
  • Iface Side-bar art can be switched in the Screen Settings Window.
  • Map-eges files can now be tweaked for best results for particular resolutions.
  • f2_res.ini changes:
    • MAP_EDGE_NAME setting now equals the name of the folder where map-edge files are stored.

V2.0c 13/05/09

  • Fixed a bug with the "obj_on_screen" script function which was using 640x480 as the screen size.

V2.0b 09/05/09

  • Fixed a bug causing Mr.Fixit to crash.
  • Added an option in "f2_res.ini" to hide the Map and Iface-bar while viewing the Dialog Screen.

V2.0a 26/04/09

  • Allowed for the "Screen Set" button to be placed at any position within the Main-menu task list.

V2.0 21/04/09

  • Added Support for the Russian "Lev Corp" version of Fallout 2.
  • Screen resolution can now be set in-game via a new button "Screen Set" on the Main-menu.
  • Added some side art to fill the blank areas either side of the IFace-Bar.
  • Changed the format of the map edges ini files (edges are now set by hex tile numbers).
  • f2_res.ini changes:
    • Added settings to set the position of the new 'Screen Set' button on the Main-menu.
    • Added a new section for the IFace-Bar for adjusting the way the new side art is drawn.
    • Removed AUTO_SCRN_SIZE setting as the resolution can now be set in-game.
    • Removed the [VARIABLES] section.
  • Added a new file "panels.ini" to the "f2_res" folder where the various window positions are set.
  • Removed all the "RES_*.ini" files from the "f2_res" folder and coded everything contained into the "f2_res.dll".
  • Re-worked alot of the code in the patch as it was getting to chaotic for me to keep track of.
  • Made alot of minor changes too numerous to mention that probably won't be noticed anyway.

V1.9a 01/12/08

  • Fixed the missing Main-menu text for the Chinese version of Fallout2.

V1.9 21/11/08

  • Full Screen Splash, Help, Death and Ending Slides.
  • Main-menu Background is also scaled to screen and uses a custom frm found in the "f2_res/intrface" folder.
  • Blackened the background when using the World-Map.
  • Fixed Pipboy HoloDisk Back and Done buttons.
  • Hacked an error message which displays when an unsupported res is used. It now lists the chosen res rather than 640x480.

V1.8b 19/10/08

  • Reverted back to original map-limit boundaries as my replacement was causing some problems.

V1.8a 14/10/08

  • Fixed the mouse clickable area location for the Custom button in the Combat Dialogue window.

v1.8 11/10/08

  • Fix for black rectangle over Hakunin Movies bug.
  • Fixed and re-enabled auto scrolling. Home-Key now works again.
  • Fixed the 'Saved Game Image' when using Quick Save.
  • New setting in the f2_res.ini file -IFACE_BAR_MODE- This setting can be used to raise the viewable map area to the top of the Interface-Bar if desired.

v1.7 23/09/08

  • Full Screen Movies.
  • Added a couple of settings for movie subtitles in the f2_res.ini
  • Changed the layout of the f2_res.ini to make it easier to use.
  • Corrected the spelling of SCR_HIGHT to SCR_HEIGHT for no particular reason.

v1.6 02/09/08

  • Fixed a bug where the map edges data wasn't loading because the internal names of some maps were in lower case.
  • Set background colour to black for the Help Screen and Ending Slides.
  • World-Map background now retains the image of the map you left from.

v1.5 23/08/08

  • Disabled auto scrolling which was causing view to become stuck in some maps
  • Fixed - NPC should now appear in the dialogue view window unless they are off the screen.

v1.4a 18/08/08

  • Fixed an error in the French, German and UK versions of the patch affecting player start position when entering from the worldmap.

v1.4 14/08/08

  • Map loading has been overhauled again and is now working well.
  • Original Map blockers have been disabled and replaced my own functions.
  • New files map_edges.ini, map_edges_RP.ini and map_edges_MM.ini which contain data for new map borders.

v1.3 24/06/08

  • Improved map loading (still far from perfect) more details in the read-me.
  • Full screen credits.
  • Dock map now hidden when displaying Ending Sideshow.
  • Maps now hidden when displaying Help Screen.
  • .res files are now stored in "f2_res" folder (to reduce the clutter in the fallout2 folder).

v1.2 31/05/08

  • Memory Mismatch errors are now sent to a log file "f2_res_error.log"(This was present in v1.1 but I forgot to mention it)
  • Fixed a bug in the f2_res_patcher.exe that caused a crash when trying to use an unsupported version of fallout2.exe
  • Dialogue-Panel General NPC picture now working (fix found by "Weak-ling" NMA forum member)

v1.1 27/05/08

  • Added ability to turn CD-ROM detection on or off, for UK, French & German versions.
  • Added ability to turn on or off the scroll limit from player.
  • Centred Elevator Panel
  • Added compatibility for other regional versions of the fallout2.exe.
    • Current supported versions are:
      • US 1.02d (U.S.A)
      • UK 1.02e (United Kingdom)
      • FR 1.02d (French)
      • GR 1.02d (German)
      • CH ? (Chinese).
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