Nightsolo's Fallout 2 Guide Introduction

1. Buy, download, and install the game from GOG.com
2. Install the
3. Fallout 2 Restoration Project. This includes the Unnoficial Patch, as well as many other fixes and improvements.
4. Optionally install optional files from the Restoration Project's page.
5. Go through all of the .ini files in the base installation and mods folders to set your preferences.
6. ddraw.ini [Graphics] Mode=6, DialogueFix=0, DisplayKarmaChanges=1, SkipOpeningMovies=2, NPCsTryToSpendExtraAP=1, ExtraSaveSlots=1, AutoQuickSavePage=1, SpeedInterfaceCounterAnims=1, DisplayBonusDamage=1, FastShotFix=3, ExplosionsEmitLight=1, ItemCounterDefaultMax=1, UseWalkDistance=0, InstantWeaponEquip=1, UseFileSystemOverride=1, AllowUnsafeScripting=1,
7. f2_res.ini GRAPHICS_MODE=2, SCALE_2X=1, WINDOWED=1, WINDOWED_FULLSCREEN=1, NumPathNodes=2, SCALE_BUTTONS_AND_TEXT_MENU=1,
8. mods/fo2tweaks.ini autodoors=1, carry_weight=1, level5=1, ammobox=0, auto_reload=1, party_level_match=1, unlimited_party=1, min_light_level=49, run_speed=1, no_drop_items_on_death=1, ap_rollover=0, check_los=0, skip_empty=1, ignore_nohighlight=1, dude=1, party=1,
9. mods/sfall-mods.ini Containers=1, Corpses=1, Critters=1, CheckLOS=0,
10. mods/InventoryFilter.net/InvenFilter.ini SwapParty=0

• Fallout 2 Soundtrack (23.6 MB) - does include the theme song
• Fallout 2 Preview Movie (16.1 MB) - informative and funny!
• Fallout 2 save game editor (427 KB) - use at your own risk
• Official Fallout Font (34 KB) - Gothic821 CN MT, looks like the title in the FMV.
• Fan-made Fallout Font (7 KB) - By Red, called "Fallouty." Looks like the in-game text
• Fallout 2 Manual (1.11 MB) - Here it is for all you lazy mutants
• Fallout 2 Wallpapers (15.1 MB) - In various sizes, with and without logo

last modified 28 February 2026