SS2 Kolya SS2Tool v2.8

Make sure you've read the SS2 Technical FAQ before you go on. Post problems in Helpdesk.

Instructions

Use the SS2Tool directly after a fresh installation from the original CD/ISO (See: How to install the game.)
In the SS2Tool choose Patching Up, any Bug Fixes that apply and optionally Widescreen Mod and DDfix. If in doubt check all options.
Destination folder is your System Shock 2 folder ("shock" if you followed the SS2 Tech FAQ).
The SS2Tool will do most things automatically but the Widescreen-Mod and DDFix will start their own windows, requiring your attention. In Widescreen-Mod's text input window just follow the instructions given. In the DDFix window, leave the resolution as is, only hit "Apply patch", then close the window.
When done with the SS2Tool, install the SS2 modmanager.

Anleitung

Verwende das SS2Tool direkt nach einer neuen Installation von der Original CD/ISO (Siehe: SS2 Installation.)
Wähle Patching Up im SS2 Tool und notwendige Bug Fixes sowie optional Widescreen Mod und DDfix. Im Zweifel markiere alle Optionen.
Der "Destination Folder" ist Dein System Shock 2 Ordner ("shock" wenn Du der SS2 Tech FAQ gefolgt bist).
Das SS2Tool erledigt die meisten Aufgaben automatisch, aber der Widescreen-Mod und DDFix öffnen ihre eigenen Fenster und benötigen Deine Aufmerksamkeit. In Widescreen-Mods Texteingabe-Fenster folge einfach den Instruktionen. Im DDFix Fenster belasse "Resolution" wie es ist, klicke nur "Apply patch", dann schließ das Fenster.
Installiere anschließend den SS2 Modmanager.
Bevor du spielst mußt du den SS2 Deutsch Patch im Modmanager aktivieren.

Features
Patching Up

Installs the official patch (no matter if you already have it patched or not) by adding the following files:
- readmep.wri (the Patch Readme!)
- patch/iface.crf
- patch/intrface.crf
- patch/mesh.crf
- patch/motions.crf
- patch/obj.crf
- patch/strings.crf
- motiondb.bin (Including changes by Zygoptera: no crouch attack on midwifes anymore!)
- HYDRO2.DIF (patch for HYDRO2.mis)
- SHODAN.DIF (patch for SHODAN.mis)
- allobjs.osm
- drvmgt.dll
- secdrv.sys
- SHOCK2.EXE (updates to v2.3, multipatched for: multicore processors, HD space bug, DirectPlay8 wrapper, no-CD)
- SHOCK2.GAM (aka "gamesys")
- SHOCK2.icd (SafeDisc stub) gets deleted since it's not needed anymore
- shock.cfg
current folder - creates the current directory that will contains quicksaves.
Merges CRFs added by the patch with the existing CRFs. (Only if the original CRFs are still in the game directory and the patch-CRFs are still in the patch folder.)

Getting Mod Ready

Moves the CRFs from game dir to RES
Replaces the install.cfg with a generic install.cfg pointing at RES and game-dir (Needs a full install of the game.)

Bug Fixes

Texture Memory Fix (Fixes black screen after level-loading or error: "Direct 3D Device does not accurately report texture memory usage" by adding the "safe_texture_manager" line to cam.cfg.)
MultiCore-Processor Fix (Fixes frozen game when playing on multicore processors or Pentium 4 by installing the HT-fix. Copies multipatched shock2.exe and deletes SHOCk2.icd. IMAGECFG.EXE and processor.bat are only temporarily copied to your game dir.)
Keybinds Fix (Fixes quicksave overwriting and broken use/shoot mode problem. Overwrites user.bnd and user2.bnd)
HD Space Fix (Fixes error on game start: "Not enough HD space to play" by adding the line "skip_starting_checks" to cam.cfg and fixing the shock2.exe. (Copies multipatched shock2.exe and deletes SHOCK2.icd.)
Cutscene Fix (Fixes cutscenes not playing by re-registering LGVID.AX, on Vista run from Admin account.)
Audiologs Sound Fix (Fixes Audiologs not playing or playing too quietly by adding the lines "sfx_vol_2d 0" and "sfx_channels 16" to cam.cfg.)
EAX Fix (Copies two necessary DLLs to the game dir and enables EAX sound. Attention: Sound settings cannot be changed during a game.)
Multiplayer Fix by Tos (Installs the DirectPlay8 Wrapper.)
NoCD Fix (Disables the CD check by copying the multipatched shock2.exe and it deletes SHOCK2.icd as it's not needed anymore.)
Command Deck Fix installs ZylonBane's fix preventing a crash upon entering Command Deck. (Copies obj folder)

Widescreen Mod and DDfix

DDfix by Timeslip (Allows 32bit rendering and fixes display problems on recent video cards.) Note that the DDfix GUI requires .NET 2.0 or 3.0 to be installed on your system. DDFix version: 1.3.11. 0 with 32bit flagged GUI
Widescreen Mod by Weak-ling (Allows setting arbitrary resolutions and Field of Vision [FOV].)

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