Quick guide on how to enable mods and ultra settings

[Lostedge]

1. I recommend maxing out settings by editing "cam_ext.cfg" in system shock 2 root. Find the following lines in the file and remove or insert ";" then save the file. You should keep a copy of the original "cam_ext.cfg" by renaming it. You can also download the config file from the link below. Enabling all of these settings will require more from your computer, and it is not recommended for all users.

RocketMan Settings: http://speedy.sh/3nazu/cam-ext.cfg
Max Settings: http://speedy.sh/qZMK2/cam-ext.cfg
ps47.3dfx Safe settings: http://speedy.sh/mhFqN/cam-ext.cfg

Originally posted by "RocketMan":

single_display_mode 3
d3d_disp_scaled_2d_overlay 64
d3d_disp_force_filter_scale2d
;pixel_parts_as_disks
wr_render_zcomp
multisampletype 4
d3d_disp_enable_hdr
d3d_disp_sw_cc
postprocess 1
bloomscale 5
bloom_threshold 0.85
d3d_disp_enable_atoc 1
d3d_disp_2d_overlay_alpha 0.8
submerged_sound_occlusion 0.1 0.5 0.88
force_underwater_reverb
new_mantle

2. And the last part is installing the actual mods

Originally posted by "Kolya":

Download the attachment from the first post of the linked thread. Unpack its contents into the DataPermMods folder inside your game folder, overwriting any existing files. You should extract the mods in the order that they are listed below. Some attachments may have a ".ss2mod" file extension. These are merely renamed ZIP files. Rename the extension back to ".zip" and unpack them like the others.

1. SHTUP (object textures upgrade)
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=22

2. ADaoB (bug fixing and rebalancing) (IMPORTANT: You have to start game from beginning or else you may encounter bugs)
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=25

3. SHMUP (original music, better quality)
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=657

4. Rebirth (new enemy models)
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=8

5. Four Hundred (environment texture upgrade)
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4240.0

6. Tacticool (weapons upgrade) - Choose the ADaoB compatible pistol and all other guns.
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=691

7. Eldron Psi Amp (another weapon)
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=82

8. Vurt's Space Textures (for nice window views)
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4135

9. Vurt's Goo (organics) - Choose all, but decide on one egg version.
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4139

You may also want to try these.

10. Vurt`s Water
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4167.0

11. Vurt`s Misc
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4185.0

12. Vurt`s Plants
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=3181.0

13. Eldron's Midwife as Nurse Bloome
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4160.0

14. RocketMan Alternative Weapons Pack 1.1 - Choose everything else except wrench, you can not have two models for same weapon.
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=679.0

15. SS2 R&R&R's Emp Rifle 3rd version
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=1038.msg50729#msg50729

[Weresheepherder of Original Sin]

but first you should patch up your game with the latest ss2tool.
Don't install this game to the "program files" folder!

[Sikobae]

FYI Mod Manager still works. Needs Kolya tool.

Kolya Tool still works. (Just move SS2 to C:\, then back when done)
Untick "Install NewDark"

Apply usual Mod installs and done

[Weresheepherder of Original Sin]

Well, I don't think all mods work correctly with the new patch.
They are in the progress of making a new manager:
http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4277.0

[Lostedge]

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[Cake]

#5 and #6 share the same link, but this needs to be stickied.

[Blind_Sniper]

#5 correct link http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4240.0

[Spawn of Totoro]

Screenshots please? (all modded up)
:-P

[Lostedge]

Originally posted by Cake:

#5 and #6 share the same link, but this needs to be stickied.

Originally posted by Blind_Sniper:

#5 correct link http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=4240.0

Ok, thanks. Ctrl+C seems to have malfunctioned. I have fixed the link.

[Blind_Sniper]

Originally posted by Spawn of Totoro:

Screenshots please? (all modded up)
:-P

Look here http://steamcommunity.com/id/jonex90/screenshots/?appid=238210

[Lostedge]

Originally posted by Spawn of Totoro:

Screenshots please? (all modded up)
:-P

I will add gameplay video later on without mods and with them.

[Brassmatic™]

The game comes pre modded with SS2tool, so you dont need to bother preppin the game ready for mods, just follow this guys links! The game looks much better with them, Especially the Rebirth mod! Thanks.

[Koovan]

Thanks and please sticky.

[Ǵ̶͓̂͑lí̴̤̀̄́tcĥ̸]

Are these mods all in the correct load order? (As in do I download and install them in the order listed, from top [SHTUP] to bottom [Midwife], overwriting every time?)

[Lostedge]

Originally posted by Temu:

Are these mods all in the correct load order? (As in do I download and install them in the order listed, from top [SHTUP] to bottom [Midwife], overwriting every time?)

Yes, you mainly overwrite only few files anyway. I am not sure about the "extra" mods though ...
bay1.bin
bay2.ini
mod.ini
bay1.tga
bay2.tga
Readme.txt
mod.ini

[Brassmatic™]

If you put them into the folder indicated, you shouldnt have to overwrite anything, just merge the folders and hey presto. I only used a few mods and havent had any problems yet. SHTUP, SHMUP, and Rebirth with the added Earth mod that Rebirth needs. Put them all into the DataPermmods folder