Sfall

Sfall is a Fallout 2 engine tweak originally created by Timeslip. The main features are:

Increase movement and combat speed to up to 10x normal.
Play fallout in a window or in 16 bit colour mode
Use d3d9 in place of the usual ddraw
Use the mouse scroll wheel in the inventory, barter, conversation and save/load menus.
Assign a use to the middle mouse button, and adjust mouse sensitivity beyond fallouts normal range
Adjust or remove the 13 year time limit
Apply most patches previously existed as EXE patches - using simple INI parameters
Allows to customize perks, skills, stats, elevators, criticals and books by simple INI files, which were previously all hard-coded in EXE
Fixes the broken pathfinder and sharpshooter perks
Fixes several limitations and bugs in script interpreter
Adds a lot of additional script functions for modders to use
Introduces new scripting concepts - hook scripts and global scripts to change game behavior globally using scripts
Extends SSL language (with custom compiler) by introducing several new features

Also, there is a sfall modders pack - a set of tools for sfall scripting:

an easy-to-use Script Editor with integrated compiler, parser and decompiler
documentation for scripting functions and other new features
a set of headers with sfall-related defines

This post describes Script Editor capabilities and scripting language extensions.

Also see the Global Shaders add on (for hardware shaders)

The downloads are specific to a single version of the fallout exe, so make sure you download the right one. The source code for the mod is available, so players can download the source code and build their own versions of it.

Requested features

To make a request, or to view requested features for future versions of Sfall, go here.

Sfall and Ubuntu/Linux

If you want to start Fallout 2 with Wine and Sfall under Ubuntu/Linux, it will not work. You have to go to 'winecfg' and set the dll override for "ddraw" to "(native,builtin)". After this, everything should work correctly. If you can not find the ddraw.dll in the drop down menu, you have to add it there manually.

You may also need to set permissions on ddraw.dll and ddraw.ini (and probably the whole directory) to make all the files readable and executable with chmod.

Also be sure to start the game without a space character. This may cause game crashes under wine.

Links

Changelog

v3.7b

Fixed broken sfall_ver_* functions
Fixed potential undefined behavior and crashes in sfall arrays (From Vennor)
Optimized some code to make the compiled DLLs about 10 KB smaller in size
Switched to using the precomputed CRC table instead of creating the CRC table at runtime. This could potentially improve startup time in emulated or partially emulated environments (From Oppen)
Added rounding calculation to ComputeSprayMod for more balanced bullet distribution in burst attacks
Re-added CarChargingFix back in ddraw.ini to compatible with other mods that have custom vehicles
Removed MultiHexPathingFix from ddraw.ini because there is little reason to turn it off

Various features based on the work by Crafty:

Fixed a crash bug introduced with the inventory drag and drop fix
Added a new setting to SpeedInterfaceCounterAnims to update the hp/ac counter instantly when the number is not negative
Added an option to skip weapon equip/unequip animations when performing various actions
Added an option to control the speed of pipboy alarm clock animations
Added an option to change the carry weight limit

v3.7a

Partially refactored all the source code to use proper engine function/variable names
Removed a few options from ddraw.ini that should never be turned off

Original engine bug fixes and various features based on the work by Crafty:

Added a fix for unable to sell used geiger counters or stealth boys
Added a fix for not counting in the weight of equipped items on NPC when stealing or bartering
Added a fix for only using one box of ammo when reloading a weapon above the ammo in the inventory list by drag and drop
Added an option to prevent players from using number keys to enter unvisited areas on a town map
Added an option to leave the music playing in dialogue with talking heads
Added an option to skip the 'Move Items' window when using drap and drop to reload weapons in the inventory

v3.7

Fixed incorrect bonuses on AC and Melee Damage from Heavy Handed trait when using perks.ini
A new hook script: hs_invenwield (when wielding or unwielding an armor or a weapon by a critter)
Expanded message_str_game function to support all pro_*.msg files as well
ExtraCRC can now accept multiple CRC values
Merged sfall debugging features into the normal version, thus removing the need of a seperate debugging version for modders
Removed obsolete Jim's damage formula
Removed a few options from ddraw.ini that should never be turned off

Original engine bug fixes and various features based on the work by Crafty:

Fixed SpeedInterfaceCounterAnims not displaying the correct negative value when HP drops below zero
Rewrote the Sharpshooter perk fix to match its description correctly
Rewrote the dodgy door fix to apply to both melee and ranged attacks
Added a fix for a crash when leaving the map while waiting for someone to die of a super stimpak overdose
Added a fix for the original engine issue that caused party members having incorrect stats when they level up while being on drugs
Added a fix for the unlimited ammo bug
Added a fix for negative values in Skilldex window
Added a fix for the clickability issue in Pipboy and an exploit that allows to rest in places where you shouldn't be able to
Added a fix to prevent 'Too Many Items' bug from corrupting save files
Added a fix for the save/load exploit that you can gain stats from more than two doses of a specific chem
Added a fix for the original engine issues with reverse order of items in memory relative to visual order in the inventory list
Added a fix for the original engine issue that caused party members to be able to unequip multiple of the same armor and reduce their stats to below the proper values
Added a fix for the original engine issues that caused the game not checking NPC's addiction properly and Jet Antidote not working on NPCs
Added a fix for the maximum width of the total weight (Wt.) text element in party member trading window
Added a fix for the original engine issue that caused NPCs become unresponsive and act like walking containers if you move to another map while they are under 'lost next turn' critical miss effect
Added a fix for the original engine issues with being able to charge the car with using cells on scenary/critters and cells getting consumed even when the car is already fully charged
Added an option to stack empty identical weapons, no matter what type of ammo was loaded before
Added an option to highlight containers as well as items
Added an option to allow 9 options (lines of text) to be displayed correctly in a dialog window
Added an option to display additional points of damage from Bonus HtH/Ranged Damage perks in the inventory

v3.6

Fixed a bug in books.ini handling that caused not all books to be loaded
Fixed several different minor bugs that may theoretically cause unstable crashes
Changed the way get_script function works: now returns proper scriptID (line number in scripts.lst)
Fixed set_script function to make it accept proper scriptID, execute map_enter by default, and create proper script types for given object
Fixed set_self function again (hopefully)
Fixed AllowUnsafeScripting option not being in [Debugging] section of ddraw.ini

Unified and changed how all sfall scripts are initialized. Exported procedures, scripted UI event handlers, named events (and maybe some other stuff) will finally work properly in all hs_ and gl_ scripts
Slight change to when sfall resets state for all its components. Previously it happened after the game was loaded from a save, now it will happen before actually loading. This prevents a few nasty bugs
Added safechecks to some script functions so the game won't crash if object argument is 0
Expanded set_self function so you can access object script's local variables from another script
hs_withinperception hook script can now override the blocking check in obj_can_see_obj script function
New script functions: obj_blocking_line, obj_blocking_tile, tile_get_objs, party_member_list, path_find_to, create_spatial, art_exists, obj_is_carrying_obj
list_* functions can now return spatial scripts as well, so you can delete them if you want
A new hook script: hs_inventorymove (when moving objects around in the inventory screen)
Added more arguments and return values to hs_combatdamage hook script, so you can now implement your own damage formula entirely in a script

Rewrote npc combat control from scratch, with many bug fixes and improvements
Rewrote CorpseLineOfFireFix to fix the conflict with ToHit hooks and the bug that corpse in the same hex as target still absorbs bullets
Added an option to setup a key to reload your currently equipped weapon
Added an option to skip the executable file size check
Moved FalloutClient.exe to the modders pack

v3.5

The build environment is reverted back to visual studio 2010. The project itself still can be compiled with visual studio 2012/2013.
Added options to control the speed of combat/dialogue panel animations (From Tehnokrat)
Added an error message (with sfx) when sfall cannot create sfallgv.sav file during saving the game
sfall globals are now removed from savegame when setting them to zero (0) for a cleaner save file
Array-related code refactoring and bug fixing
Changed how save/load_array functions work when key is 0
Added special cases for array_resize operator to perform efficient array sorting, reversing and shuffling (lists only)
Added the ability to resize or clear maps (arrays)
Zero values are now saved when using associative array expressions (assigning zero to existing array still removes corresponding element from array)
Fixed the offset for the exported procedure patch
You can now export variables from hook/global scripts and import them into any other scripts, no longer have to use set_sfall_global or arrays passing values between hook/global and other scripts.
Code refactoring of hook scripts. Now there is no limitation as to where you put the start procedure in hook/global scripts.
Added a new and better way to use hook scripts - register_hook_proc function will tie a sfall hook to a given procedure in the current script
New script functions: charcode, message_str_game, sneak_success, tile_light
Added some math scripting functions: ^ operator, log, exponent, round
New hook scripts: hs_keypress, hs_mouseclick, hs_useskill, hs_steal, hs_withinperception
Added the ability to use virtual key codes in the keypress hook script and key_pressed function
hs_calcapcost hook script is now called for all misc items in hands as well as weapons
hs_useobjon hook script is now also called when the player or AI uses any drug
Fixed bugs in pickpocket script functions that max and mod values were not initialized and not reset after the game loads
AP counter in UI is now redrawn when using set_critter_current_ap on obj_dude
Fixed a minor bug in the sprintf script function
Rewritten code related to set_self script function, and fixed many vanilla opcodes not working from sfall scripts (roll_vs_skill, do_check, etc.)

v3.4

Added a fix for the obj_can_see_obj script function (From Mash)
Readded win 2000 support
Code refactoring, and all the rest of changes are from phobos2077
Added options to modify bullet distribution in burst attacks
Added an option to make explosions and projectiles emit light
Added options to change explosives damage
Fixed unstable problems with the string_split script function
Added options to change Hakunin movie timers
New script functions: substr, strlen, sprintf, typeof
atoi can now parse hex and octal strings properly into integers
Rewritten sfall arrays to provide more flexible, safe and powerful tools
Added 7 new reg_anim_* script functions to manipulate animations further
New hook scripts: hs_ammocost, hs_useobj
Added an option to add proper checks for weapons that use multiple ammo per shot
More control over the critter_dmg script function
Added a new 'metarule' function to change various aspects of explosions in combat
Added a config file to reassign or add books
Fixed incorrect key_pressed statuses for most keys
The map_*_p_proc procedures are now executed for all global scripts containing them
Fixed incorrect vanilla behaviour of op_negate, op_mult and op_div involving floats and negative integers
Fixed the imported procedure patch, which was applied at the wrong offsets

v3.3

A new ammo patch (From JimTheDinosaur)
Added new script functions gdialog_get_barter_mod, tile_under_cursor, set_inven_ap_cost
Added an option to restrict inventory weight limit to active items only
Added an option to modify inventory ap cost
Fixes to Glovz ammo patch (From Glovz)
Fixed melee/unarmed losing their str depedance when using a skills ini file
Fixed the set_perk_freq function, which I seem to have broken at some point
Fixed the broken third return value for the afterhitroll script

v3.2

The build environment is now visual studio 2012. The required d3dx9 version is increased, and win xp sp2 and win 2000 are no longer supported.
Fixed potential corruption of pc's age, gender, or current hp/poison/rads when using perks.ini
Readded npc combat control
Changed the way mode 1 global scripts work, to fix compatibility with the latest res patch
Fixes to glovz ammo patch

v3.1

Fixed folding of constant float expressions in sfall script editors optimizer
Fixed the active_hand and set_pickpocket_max script functions
Added a fix for a crash when killing critters with explosives

v3.0

Added get/set_critter_skill_points, get/set_available_skill_points, mod_skill_points_per_level, set_perk_freq, get_last_attacker, get_last_target and block_combat script functions
Added a fix for the super stimpack exploit
Added config options to control skill costs
Fixed in_world_map script function potentially returning an incorrect value
Fixed force_aimed_shots and disable_aimed_shots corrupting behaviour of other weapons
Fixed potential problem with the modified_ini script function
Fixed the missing last argument of the ap cost hook script
Fixed apperence of version info in windows (From NovaRain)
When using dx9 graphics, gpu blt is enabled automatically if supported
When using dx9 graphics, resolution is changed automatically when using the res patch
Removed upscaling filter support
Removed ddraw.ini defined global shader
Removed multiplayer
Removed the update check

v2.20a

Fixes for sfall bugs in critical hits against horrigan and the player
Update check is now disabled by default

v2.19a

Added options to move the main menu buttons and credit text
Fixed a bug in the default heal rate formula when modifying stat relationships

v2.18a

Added an option to disable the pipboy alarm
Hero apperence mod bug fixes. (From Mash)

v2.17b

Fixed a crash bug introduced with motion scanners

v2.17a

Added an option to adjust the behaviour of the motion scanner
Added an option to increase the maximum number of slots in encounter tables
Added new script function: get_npc_level
Fixed removal of hardcoded effects for the skilled trait

v2.16a

Added new script functions: force_aimed_shots, disable_aimed_shots, mark_movie_played
Added a config file to change the SPECIAL/derived stat relationships
Added an option to limit inventory by space as well as weight
Improved the compatibility mode check

v2.15a

Added the ability to adjust skill/stat relationship
Added an option to add stat/skill effects to traits via config files
Fixed an issue with doors being able to dodge bullets (From Mash)
Added an option to increase the maximum number of named scripts

v2.14a

Added a method of creating critical tables for new critter types
Added a new option to block all saving in combat (off by default)

v2.13b

A fix for hero apperence mod breakage in 2.13a (From Mash)

v2.13a

Fixed a virtual file system bug
Hero apperence mod fixes and improvements (From Mash)
Two alternate fixes to the interaction between H2H attacks and the fast shot trait (One from Haenlomal)

v2.12a

New script function: set_sfall_arg
Added a fix for the original engine issue that could cause fallout to look for the music in the wrong folder
Added a fix for the original engine issue that prevented melee npcs attacking multihex critters (From Haenlomal)
Added an option to allow party members to reach level 6 (From Haenlomal)
Added an option to change the font colour on the main menu
More bug fixes for Glovz's mod
More flexibility for the 32 bit talking heads
key_pressed now accepts values from 256 to 263 to report on the status of up to 8 mouse buttons (From NVShacker)
Fix the rcpres variable in shaders containing two copies of 1/screen width
Fixed an sfall bug that broke critical hits when starting a new game, up until a game was first reloaded
Limited the scrollable quest window to prevent crashes from multiline quests (From Haenlomal)

v2.11a

Added an option to remove the critical hit/miss limits in the first few days of game time
Added an option to use 32 bit images for talking heads
Fixed the original engine issue that resulted in the jet antidote not being consumed (From Haenlomal)
Fixed the original engine issues with the wield_obj_critter script function (From Haenlomal)
Fixed the original engine issue that caused the critical hit bonuses from special unarmed attacks to not be applied correctly. (From Haenlomal)
Fixed the sfall bug that made the jinxed trait rather more potent than it should have been
Fixed an issue with the karma image override that caused it to leak out to other panels
Fixed a hero appearance mod issue that caused the wrong frm to be displayed when opening a bag in the inventory (From Mash)
Fixed a bug in Glovz's damage mod.

v2.10b

Fix a crash bug in Haenlomal's hth damage fix

v2.10a

A fix for the original engine bug that caused bonus hth damage to not be applied correctly (From Haenlomal)
New script function get_sfall_args
A new hook script hs_itemdamage
A fix for one possible cause of the cannot create input device error (Thanks to mjurgilas for the hint)
An option to increase the cap on maximum number of map animations to 127. (From Mash)
Moved DontDeleteProtos to the [Debugging] section of ddraw.ini

v2.9c

A hero apperence mod fix (from Mash)
A new version of Glovz's ammo patch (From, umm, Glovz...)

v2.9b

Fix a mixup with the hs_hex[type]blocking which resulted in using the shoot blocking rule for a sight test
Last of the ddraw.ini cleanup

v2.9a

New script functions: scan_array, get_tile_fid, modified_ini
New hook scripts: hs_movecost, hs_hex[type]blocking
Fixed a crash bug in get_game_mode
Some more ddraw.ini cleanup

v2.8c

Added the ability to add additional notification boxes to the interface
Some more ddraw.ini cleanup.
Fixed critical hits against the player being broken when overriding the critical hit table

v2.8b

new script functions: atoi, atof
Moved SkipCompatModeCheck to the [Debugging] section of ddraw.ini
Removed a few options from ddraw.ini that should never be turned off
Added an option to apply bug fixes to the critical table without having to supply an ini (Values from killap)
Fixed broken return value from hs_barterprice

v2.8a

New script functions: len_array, resize_array, temp_array, fix_array, string_split, list_as_array
New hook scripts: hs_removeinvenobj, hs_barterprice
Added an option to adjust the rotation rate of the critter frm in the inventory/new char screens. (From Mash)
the list_xxx functions can now list over scenery, walls and misc objects.
A new ammo mod (From Haenlomal)
Fixed a crash bug in get_uptime
Moved ExtraCRC and AllowUnsafeScripting into the [Debugging] section of ddraw.ini

v2.7a

Added an option to make the karma image on the character screen dependent on your current karma
Added support for using wma, mp3 or wav files for sound, and new looping script functions
Added array support in scripts
Added an option to allow the use of the science/repair skills on critters
Some debug editor improvements (array and critter editing support)
updater improvements to prevent the crashes that happened during sourceforges maintenance downtime from reoccurring.

v2.6c

More apperence mod bugfixes (From Mash)
Fixed a crash when restoring the fallout window while using graphics mode 4

v2.6b

Fixed a bug in the hero apperence mod that broke player sfx (From Mash)

v2.6a

New script function: set_map_time_multi
Added option to speed up the spinning interface counter animations
Debug editor now has access to sfall globals, and can show the names of globals and critters
Fixed a nasty memory corruption bug in hookscripts
Added an option to increase the number of save slots (From Mash)
Added improved logging capabilities

v2.5b

Fixed a crash bug in the hero apperence mod (From Mash)

v2.5a

Appearance mod improvements (From Mash)
Added a debug editor that lets you make changes to various values while in game
The combatdamage hook script can now get the targeted bodypart

v2.4a

New script function: force_encounter_with_flags
Added an option to save the console contents to a file
get/set_sfall_global can now optionally take an int instead of a string
The limit of 1024 sfall globals has been removed
sfall globals are now far faster if many are in use at once

v2.3a

Added the ability to attach voice clips to floating text displayed in combat
Added an option to override the hardcoded city reputations list
New script function: get_attack_type
Added a fix for the original engine issue that could prevent npc levelling with some party compinations
Fixed reentrency problems in hook scripts
Fixed the delay loading of d3dx, which became broken when I switched to the newer directx sdk.
Removed the trait_adjust_* hook scripts, which were causing unfixable script corruption

v2.2b

New script function refresh_pc_art (from Mash)
Appearance mod fixes and tweaks (from Mash)
create_message_window tweaks (From Helios)
Fixed crc check checking the size of the wrong file when launching fallout from a shortcut

v2.2a

Added the ability to control premade characters, and add additional ones
Switched to using a crc check to make sure that sfall is being used with the correct fallout exe
The multiplayer server is now functional, and the client is included
New script function: get_light_level
Two new hook scripts: HS_AdjustSkill and HS_AdjustStat
Included german and french translations (From Mr.Wolna and Ardent)

v2.1a

Some elements of sfall can now be translated
Added a check-for-updates option
Added an option to allow scrolling of quest lists in the pipboy (From Ray)
Removed eax support
Removed win9x support
Removed the block on steam, and the timeout code

v2.0d

Modified the trait override code to not run if the perks.ini is not present
Another attempt at fixing the explorer hang

v2.0c

You can now edit traits via perks.ini as well as perks
New script function, remove_trait
Fixed sfall title display when using the res patch
Updated hero apperence mod (from Mash)

v2.0b

The control party members option now behaves slightly better
The mouse position functions now return the hotspot rather than the upper left corner of the cursor
Fixed something I broke while adding in Helios's code

v2.0a

Added new hook scripts hs_findtarget and hs_useobjon
Added an option to skip the opening movies
Made a fix to the line of fire fix
Added an option to give npcs a second chance to spend left over ap at the end of their combat round
Added new script functions to manipulate weapon ammo
Added an option to allow the use of tiles larger than 80x36
Added an option to directly control party members in combat (buggy)
Multiplayer support (buggier)
New script function: write_string
Added an option to replace the mouse cursor used when using skills. (From Helios)
Added new window related script functions. (From Helios)

v1.49d

Fixed issue with global scripts not running on the world map when using the new world map speed patch
Fixed issue with item highlighting only working on the first elevation of each map.

v1.49c

Hero apperence mod behaviour changes to fix some conflicts with patch dats and sfall saving (from Mash)

v1.49b

Fixed some parts of the hero apperence mod still running even if disabled in the ini

v1.49a

Added Hero appearance mod code from Mash
Extra argument to hook script hs_combatdamage to get the weapon used in the attack
Fixed set_script bug when used with critters
New script function set_critter_burst_disable

v1.48a

Altered numbering scheme to avoid bug in unicode version of windows
sfall now displays its version number on the title menu
display an appropriate message and quit when used with steam
fixed very nasty bug when saving with a patch file loaded
added new script functions to get the current sfall version

v1.47b

New script functions: list_begin, list_next and list_end
Fixed an issue if a global script tried to register_hook a hook that already had a hs_* script attached.
Fixed an issue with using register_hook across reloads

v1.47

New script functions set_proto_data, set_self, register_hook
Further file system script functions
Hook script changes to aid in mod compatibility; multiple scripts can now attach to one hook point

v1.46b

New script function get_proto_data

v1.46

13 new script functions related to a virtual filesystem
Added a new hook script hs_ondeath
Added a new option 'GPUBlt' to speed up rendering in dx9 graphics modes by 3-4x
Using graphics mode 4 or 5 with an out of date version of DirectX now displays a useful error message instead of crashing

v1.45b

Added an option to prevent fallout from hogging the processor
Fixed get_script still returning a script after calling remove_script
set_script can now be used on objects that are already scripted

v1.45

Added a new hook script, hs_combatdamage
Added 3 new script functions: remove_script, set_script and get_script
Fixed the vanilla fallout bug where an instadeath critical hit for no damage wouldn't run the critter death function
Fixed issue with the initilization function of most hook scripts not being rerun on player reload
Added an extra check to try and fix WorldMapFPSPatch crashes

v1.44c

Added an option to reverse the left and right mouse buttons for left handed players

v1.44b

Added an option to setup a key to toggle highlighting of items on the ground
Fixed issue with death anim hook scripts crashing on some npcs
Fixed fake traits/perks not being removed if picked and then canceled

v1.44

Added two new hook scripts to allow scripting of death animations

v1.43b

Added an option to play the players idle animation on weapon reload
Added a fix for corpses absorbing weapons fire

v1.43

Added an option to display karma changes
Added new world map speed patch (From Ray)
Added shiv item code fix (From Kanhef)
Added fix for imported procedures with arguments (From KLIMaka)
Added an option to always reload msg files (From Ray)

v1.42

Added some maths scripting functions: sqrt, abs, sin, cos, tan, arctan
New script function: set_palette
New hook script: hs_calcapcost

v1.41c

Added an option to load multiple patch files at once (From Ray)

v1.41b

New script function: get_ini_string
New hook script: hs_afterhitroll

v1.41

Added new script functions for modifing the critical hit table, ap ac bonus and to support hook scripts
Added an option to override the default critical hit table
Added hook scripts. (Only one atm, to override the hit percentage chance modifier)

v1.40

Added 2 new script functions: get_bodypart_hit_modifier and set_bodypart_hit_modifier
New options in the ini file to set the initial bodypart hit modifiers

v1.39

Added 3 new script functions: show_iface_tag, hide_iface_tag and is_iface_tag_active
Added an option to fix the crash caused by withdrawal effects without an associated description

v1.38

Added an ini option to skip the compatibility mode check
Added 11 new script functions for performing generic memory writes and function calls
Added new sript function: set_hp_per_level_mod

v1.37

Added support for adding additional movies (max of 32)
In dx9 mode, avi movies will be used in preference to .mve's if they exist
Weapon animation codes 11 and 15 now corrispond to file paths of 's' and 't' respectively
Weapon animation codes greater than 15 are no longer allowed
Fixed another possible hang on startup problem on win9x

v1.36

Added an option to increase the number of sound buffers available for sound effects
Added an option to stop fallout deleting non readonly protos
Fixed compatibility with v1.7 of the resolution patch when using graphics mode 5 or 6

v1.35d

Fixed crash bug with thrown weapons introduced in 1.33

v1.35c

Fixed issues with negative hit chances
Increased the number of new animation slots
Trying to set a custom xp table caused a hang on startup with the win9x version

v1.35b

Fixed player not being able to increase skills

v1.35

Added an option to set a custom xp table and level cap
Added the ability to add new weapon animation types
Fixed a possible issue with fake perks on win9x

v1.34c

Fixed a bug introduced in 1.33 that caused skills with negative percentages to wrap around
Fixed elevators again

v1.34b

Fixed an issue with adding additional elevators

v1.34

Added an option to define a key to allow you to move the window in graphics mode 5
Added experimental support for adding additional elevators and modifing old ones.

v1.33c

Fixed a compilation error in the win xp version that broke compatibility with older processors

v1.33b

Added some extra script functions to modify some of the vanilla perks

v1.33

8 new script functions related to adding new perks
6 new script functions to allow critter specific modifications to skill caps, stealing and combat hit chances.

v1.32

New script functions: set_fake_trait and set_fake_perk

v1.31b

Fixed some get_game_mode issues
A further slight speed increase in dx9 mode

v1.31

Improved fps in DX9 mode
Add a 'combat save' fix that prevents saving in combat if you have spent any ap
Removed the bonus move fix, which was unfixably buggy, in favour of the combat save fix

v1.30

Fixed movies in DX9 mode
The compatibility mode check will now ignore the disable themes, turn off advanced text services and run as administrator settings.
Added new script functions: set_pc_stat_min, set_pc_stat_max, set_npc_stat_min, set_npc_stat_max

v1.29d

Added a fix for the print to file crash caused by fallouts inability to handle long filenames

v1.29c

Expanded set_stat_max to work on most of the derived stats
Added new script functions: set_stat_min, set_car_current_town

v1.29b

A fix to the ammo damage tweak (from Glovz)
Added new script function: set_stat_max

v1.29

Added skilldex, inventory and automap flags to the game mode functions
set_shader_mode now lets you set a list of excluded and required loops simultaniously
Added new script function: get_uptime

v1.28c

Glovz fixed a bug in his AP ammo mod.

v1.28b

World map speed timer will revert to the normal timer if the high performance timer is low resolution
Reduced the art cache size override setting (Now 256 on both win 9x and xp)

v1.28

Added a fix for the skilldex button vanishing if you have many active quests and holodisks
Added a fix for the gain xxx perks not giving all the bonuses that they should. (Will only affect new games)
Updated the ap ammo mod (From Glovz)
Hopefully fixed the issues with quickload
sfall will display an error if you try running the win xp version in win 9x compatibility mode
Added an option to override the art cache size, to fix F2RP EPA crashes without modifing fallout2.cfg
Added new script functions: get_shader_texture, set_shader_texture

v1.27

Added an override console option to fit more text into the console at high resolutions (Not finished!)
Added a fix for saving/loading in combat with the bonus move perk
Added an option to automatically set processor affinity to a single core
sfall functions which expect a string as a parameter now accept variables as well as constants
Global scripts set to run only on the local map no longer stop running in combat
Improved the behaviour of set_shader_mode.
Added new script functions: get_game_mode, force_graphics_refresh

v1.26

Global script modes 2 or 3 no longer require the world map speed patch to be active to work
Added new script functions: get_ini_setting, set_shader_mode, get_shader_version
Graphics mode 0 was broken in the win xp version of 1.25

v1.25

Added the city limits patch
You can now use hardware shaders in dx9 mode when using Mash's resolution patch. Software scalers will not be supported.
Added new script functions set_xp_mod, set_perk_level_mod
Graphics modes 1, 2 and 3 are no longer supported.

v1.24b

Tweaked dx9 mode to be compatible with Mash's resolution patch. (Warning: Using very high resolutions in dx9 mode will be _slow_)

v1.24

Added options for setting starting world map position and world map viewport
Added new script functions: get_viewport_x, get_viewport_y, set_viewport_x, set_viewport_y

v1.23

Added an option to remove the random element from npc levelling
Added a new script function inc_npc_level

v1.22b

EAX environment can be set on a per map basis via an eax.ini file.
Tweaked the way the disable horrigan encounter option works. (Now only affects new games)

v1.22

Added EAX support
2 new script functions: eax_available, set_eax_environment
Bug fixes to save/load/new game hooks (Most visible result is that global scripts no longer run on the main menu)

v1.21

Added six new script functions: set_sfall_global, get_sfall_global_int, get_sfall_global_float, set_pickpocket_max, set_hit_chance_max and set_skill_max

v1.20c

Fixed a crash if you set the height greater than the width using scale filter 6
Fixed a crash bug in the combat_p_proc fix when critter_dmg was called. (From Ray)

v1.20b

The global shader can declare a variable called rcpres which will recieve the reciprical screen resolution.
All shaders can load up to 128 textures (e.g. add the lines 'string texname1="filename.bmp";' and 'texture tex1;' to load a texture from data\art\stex\filename.bmp)
Two new ScaleFilter modes

v1.20

Added an option to disable the horrigan encounter
Added two new script functions set_global_script_type and available_global_script_types
Added two additional execution modes for global scripts
combat_p_proc fix (From Ray)
Added an alternative damage calculation formula. (From Glovz)

v1.19b

Fixed a crash introduced in 1.19a when gaining two levels at once

v1.19

Tweaks to the way perks work when the script extender is being used: If you go more than 3 levels without visiting the character screen, you no longer loose your perk.
set_perk_owed now accepts values up to 250, so you can give the player multiple perks in one go
Updated the ammo patch (From Glovz)

v1.18f

get_perk_owed will now return 1 as soon as the player levels up, rather than only after they have visted the character screen

v1.18e

Added an option to modify the encounter rate
Make use of a higher resolution counter for world map fps counting if one is available
More bugfixes

v1.18b

Added an option to make world map encounters independent of world map travel speed. (From Ray, from www.teamx.ru)
Some bug fixes

v1.18

Added an option to remove the ability to escape dialogue by hitting 0. (From Ray, from www.teamx.ru)
Added new script functions: get_active_hand, toggle_active_hand, set_weapon_knockback, set_target_knockback, set_attacker_knockback, remove_weapon_knockback, remove_target_knockback, remove_attacker_knockback

v1.17c

Made the world map speed patch independant of processor speed.

v1.17b

Fixed some of the filter stuff that I managed to screw up...

v1.17

Added an option to use Glovz's AP ammo patch
Added some upscaling filters (From Dream, from www.fallout.ru)
Fixed ForceEncounter preventing the encounter with horrigan if it was used to soon

v1.16d

Added new script functions get/set_critter_current_ap
Modified world map speed setting to work on copies of the fallout exe's without the speed patch already applied

v1.16c

Added new script functions get_perk_owed, set_perk_owed, get_perk_available
Fixed a bug in get_kill_counter function
Fixed a few bugs introduced in 1.16b

v1.16b

Added an option to double the number of available kill types
Some performance tweaks

v1.16

Added new script functions get_kill_counter and mod_kill_counter

v1.15

Global scripts are now also loaded when the player starts a new game, instead of only when an existing game is loaded
Added an option to enable the pipboy on game start
Added a set_pipboy_available script function

v1.14

Added the ability to modify perks
19 new set_perk_xxx functions to modify perks ingame

v1.13c

You can now change the limit on how far away from the player local maps can be scrolled

v1.13b

Added the option to change the starting day/month/year
Fixed a 1.13 bug which broke female players

v1.13

You can now change the start and default player models
You can now change the hardcoded in game movies
Added new script functions (set_dm_model, set_df_model, set_movie_path)
If you use the fallout2.exe included with killaps patch, sfall will no longer complain about an unsupported exe if you use the sharpshooter fix

v1.12b

Added new script functions (get_world_map_x_pos, get_world_map_y_pos, set_world_map_pos)

v1.12

You can change the number of locations displayed in the locations list of the world map
A fix for the bug that could cause the world map locations list to become unresponsive
You can tell fallout to use a patch file other than patch000.dat
You can change the version string that appears in the bottom right of the main menu
You can use command line args to tell sfall to use a ini file other than ddraw.ini

v1.11b

Fixed a possible crash releated to trying to load global scripts that don't actually exist

v1.11

Added the ability to tell fallout 2 to use a config file other than fallout.cfg
Shaders now have access to the system tick count. (Create a non-static variable called 'tickcount')
If using a dx9 mode, you can set up a key to toggle the global shader, and control when the shader gets used
Added new script functions (in_world_map, force_encounter, set_shader_int, set_shader_float, set_shader_vector)

v1.10b

Fixed a couple of issues with the dx9 graphics modes
sfall no longer tries to load global scripts if you have the script extender turned off

v1.10

Added an option to display debug messages in fallout, or to print them to the debug log
Added the ability to create global scripts. (Scripts that run independently of the loaded map, and are not attached to any object)
Added new script functions (set_global_script_repeat, input_funcs_available, key_pressed)
When using a dx9 graphics mode with a non 640x480 resolution and with multiple shaders running, the screen is no longer distorted

v1.9c

Fixed a mistake in ddraw.ini's default settings

v1.9b

Fixed possible lock-up bug when using graphics mode 4 or 5

v1.9

If you use sfall with a version of fallout.exe that it wasn't built for, you get a useful error instead of the generic 'requires DirectX 3a' message
If using a 16 bit colour mode, you can alter the speed of fades
Added some extra graphics modes that use d3d9 for rendering instead of ddraw
Can change the initial map to load when starting a new game
Added some extra scripting functions. (game_loaded, graphics_funcs_available, load_shader, free_shader, activate_shader, deactivate_shader)

v1.8

If using the pathfinder fix, you can modify how fast game time moves when travelling across the world map
If using an exe with the world map speed tweak applied, you can change how fast you physically move across the map
Added a new script function (get_year)
Fixed a bug when setting TimeLimit=-3 that could cause crashes before reaching the 13 year limit

v1.7

Added a fix for the pathfinder perk
Added a new and improved fix for the 13 year time limit, that no longer results in the date wrapping around
Added a new script function (tap_key)
You can now set a key to toggle the speed tweak on and off

v1.6d

Added some extra script functions. (get_critter_base_stat, get_critter_extra_stat, set_critter_base_stat and set_critter_extra_stat)
Fixed parameter checking bug with set_pc_base_stat and set_pc_extra_stat
get_pc_base_stat and get_pc_extra_stat now return 0 if an invalid stat id is given

v1.6c

Fixed bug with get_pc_base_stat and get_pc_extra_stat returning incorrect values

v1.6b

Added some extra script functions. (get_pc_base_stat, get_pc_extra_stat, set_pc_base_stat and set_pc_extra_stat)

v1.6

Added an option to reduce mouse sensitivity below fallouts normal minimum.
Added the option to use a 16 bit colour mode in fallout 2. (Windowed 16 bit is a lot faster than windowed 8 bit)
Added the sharpshoot perk perception fix for fallout 2
Made a few extra functions available to scripts. (read_byte, read_short, read_int and read_string)

v1.5c

More bugfixes to the time limit adjuster.

v1.5b

Slight bugfix to the time limit adjuster

v1.5

Added an option to adjust the 13 year time limit in fallout 2
Added an option to set the initial speed at game startup

v1.4

Restructured source code so that it's easier to add support for different exe versions
Created a new dll for the v1.2 US version of fallout 1

v1.3

Added an option to bind the middle mouse button to a keyboard key. ('c' by default)
Added a frameskip option when running in windowed mode.
Fallout's DirectInput device is now used to control speed changes and any other keyboard input this mod requires, because GetAsyncKeyState is unreliable when DInput is in use
Added an option to force DirectInput into background mode
The mouse wheel scroll modifier can now be set to 0 to always scroll one click regardless of mouse and windows settings. (This is the new default.)

v1.2

The whole gameplay speed section of the mod can now be disabled, while still allowing windowed mode
Added an option to let you use the mouse scroll wheel to scroll through your inventory and save menu.

v1.1

You no longer need to hex-edit fallout2.exe in order to get this mod working
You can now edit the controls in ddraw.ini
Added an additional option to run fallout in windowed mode

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