Mod-Ready System Shock 2
My guide features all necessary information you need to make your original copy of system shock 2 mod-ready. A mod-ready installation allows you to play the game on modern multi-core CPUs, modern OS like Win Vista / 7 and the use of fan made mods like the amazing graphics, model upgrades or origin fan-missions.
If you don’t own an original copy anymore, because you sold it mistakenly on e-bay (yes, this happened already to someone I know :p) or you want to play it with the original english voice cast instead of the french or german one (like myself), then feel free to use the SS2 HOTU version (download) .
I just took my time to write a short, easy to understand FAQ about a quick mod-ready installation. All links on this page will open different forum topics on systemshock.org, the official sshock2 mod archive. My FAQ does not cover up every precise detail. If you have any specific questions regarding a mod or tool, then please browse the topics over there. I would much appreciate if the content you find there is handled with respect to its creators.
1. clean installation
Install the game
- from the original cd-rom (just copy the shock folder from the cd to your hard drive)
- from your iso file
- or decompress the SS2 HOTU version.
A fresh installation is necessary!
2. patch, fixes, widescreen
Download Koyla´s SS2Tool and run it. I suggest you to check all options.
Using the tool…
- will patch the game to the latest version
- makes the game mod-ready
- installs important bug fixes (allows it to be played on multicore CPUs)
- offers you to install an optional widescreen mod (res. above 1024×768)
3. mod manager
Download the SS2 Mod Manager and install it (as administrator). The SS2MM allows you…
- to install fan made mods
- to activate or deactivate mods
- to create different savegame sets
4. pimp my system shock 2
You can use the Mod Manager to install many available mods from the official mod archive. Some mods dont work whit each other. Read the instructions for each mod in the mod archive before installation.
5. my modified system shock 2 installation
You can use my setup of the game as a quick installation guide for the best system shock 2 experience with mods if you want. Install the mods in the order mentioned below to avoid unwanted errors!
- I first installed the texture and object upgrade SS2 SHTUP with the mod manager.
- The SS2 Straylight ADaoB can be titled as the inofficial patch that fixes even more bugs. Always install ADaoB after SS2 SHTUP!
- The enemy model upgrade SS2 Rebirth Beta – Complemented Version is fully compatible with SHTUP and ADaoB.
- Bored about the low quality weapon models? Then the Tacticool Weapon Replacements will light your day!
- The Eldron Psi Amp exchanges the low quality Psi Amp through “The Deathstar”.
- Fans of Star Wars can now upgrade their Laser Rapier to any color they want with IonosFear´s Colored Laser Rapiers.
Posted on 10/19/2010, in Gaming and tagged dark engine, fixes, how to make system shock 2 mod-ready, irrational games, looking glass studios, mod manager, mod-ready, patches, System Shock 2, systemshock.org, widescreen mod. Bookmark the permalink. 5 Comments.
I seem to remember the optimal way to install SS2 from CD is to not use the installer but just copy the /shock folder from the CD to the computer?
Yeah, but they felt it would be nicer to have this nice little tools around that help to avoid unwanted failures when installing mods.
Yeah, I’m just saying the optimal way if you have the original CD game is to copy the SHOCK folder to your computer, the rest of your guide is 100% correct, I just felt that it might be good seeing as on SMA that’s usually what you get told to do first if you have any problems with the game.
I didn’t mean it as criticism, merely an addition to your article, sorry if I came off as being a jerk :|
Thanks for this. Ive used it to set up my copy of SS2 Ive just downloaded.
Thank you for the reply. Now I know for sure that I perfectly described the informations from systemshock.org .