SS2 Kolya SS2Tool v3.0

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, Getting Mod Ready, 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 will start it's own window. Follow the instructions given there.
When the SS2Tool has finished, install the SS2 modmanager. (Optional but highly recommended.)

Anleitung

Verwende das SS2Tool direkt nach einer neuen Installation von der Original CD/ISO (Siehe: SS2 Installation.)
Wähle Patching Up im SS2Tool 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 öffnet sein eigenes Texteingabe-Fenster. Folge den (englischen) Instruktionen.
Extrahiere den SS2 Deutsch Patch in das Spielverzeichnis.
Installiere anschließend den SS2 Modmanager. (Optional aber dringend empfohlen.)

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

Move original files - Moves original game files to the new folders Data\res and Data\cutscenes.
Create Permanent Mod Folder - Creates new folder DataPermanentMods, eg for SHTUP.
Replaces install.cfg Custom install.cfg pointing at the newly created folders.

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 necessary A3D DLLs. EAX still has to be enabled in the game's options.)
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)
Remove memory cap to allow resource intensive mods and fan missions. Places lg.ini in C:\windows.

DDfix and Widescreen Mod

DDfix by Timeslip version: 1.3.11. 0 with 32bit flagged GUI & Widescreen Mod by Weak-ling (Adds 32bit scene rendering + fix for recent video cards. Widescreen mod: arbitrary resolutions and FOV setting.)

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