An overhaul of a-life with customizable settings to dial the world simulation to your prefered playstyle. OVER 100 add-ons to mix and match to find the perfect spot for yourself. ALL aspects of alife simulation can be changed to fit your needs. NO performance loss!! doesn't hurt to try!
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Changelogs
Version 1.3.1
MAJOR UPDATE:
V1: cleaned up the zip content and made slight adjustments to be more in line with v1.3.1 behind the scnes changes (the main file is in a good spot, no bug reports no big issues reported so dont expect major changes in new main file)
V2: Moved to a new page with 2 other mods and many new and unique features/improvements/changes.
V3: moved the alternative main mods into the “add-on modules and alternative main mods” file in optional files
Add-on collection: renamed to Add-on Modules & Alternative Main mods (also contains the new complete edition alife pak without the (new) unique features, just the alife spawning changes in open world.
Version 1.2.1B
MINOR UPDATE:
Added 1 new Alternative Main Mod called SLZxALONE in the Alternative Main Mod collection.
see doc file "about alternative main mods" am5. and/or readme in zip
Fixed SLZxBATTLEFIELD not properly working for some people.
Removed temp file for not working SLZxBATTLEFIELD.
Version 1.2.1A
MINOR UPDATE:
added the SLZ Alternative Main Mod Collection that has 2 temp v1 mods, the slz x mhm and slz x battlefield on release.
no time variations since they are fully build for a certain playstyle on default daylength.
Version 1.2.1
MAJOR UPDATE
Updated v1 and v2 mod for stalker 2 versions 1.2 and hotfix 1.2.1
added 27 new add-ons in add-on collection.
balance pass for v1 and the add-ons to be in line with new structs from 1.2
new major features v2:
Added dead body chances for new loot mechanic.
Made humans loot mutants.
Better NPC inventory generation for new loot mechanic (more variety)
Version 1.1.4
moved all files associated with 1.1.3.1 into the v1 main mod. (still has add-on support and new add-ons released with this update)
released an updated main mod under v2 (no add-on support in this release version)
major features v2:
1. added progressive a-life unlocks based on quest progression
2. gave each mutant type its own spawn chance and size and put them under lore friendly and most immersive quest brackets (see unlocktable in zip file of v2)
updated add-on collection for newest version of v1 and added 2 new categories in the catalogue of available add-ons.
put all previous files under old files with versions visible for people who prefer the old versions and add-ons
Version 1.1.3.1
Major update for main mod.
Biggest change was unrestricting the following mutants that GSC has restricted in vanilla: Burer, Deer, Poltergeist (for more unrestricting see add-ons)
2nd biggest change was the update for add-on collection to be in line with main mod., 14 reworked add-ons and 46 new ones added in the collection bringing the total to a whopping 60.
shelved the old 1.1.0 or higher main mod and add-on collection in case users still want those.
Version 1.1.3 v3
This update is only for the add-on collection
added 4 new add-ons in the collection bringing total up to 14 add-ons
Version 1.1.3 v2
This update is only for the add-ons.
replaced 2 existing add-ons with a new file called: The add-on collection that also had 8 new add-ons.
Version 1.1.3
under files known as v1.1.0 or higher since the update on nexus came after GSC update 1.1.3 but the mod works on 1.1.0 or higher hence name.
Did a complete rework of the main mod.
Added 2 initial add-ons for main mod.
brought 3 previous editions under the "1.1.0 or lower" zip currently in old files.
Version 1.03
Updated ALL ACTIVE VERSIONS to be in line with GSC update 1.03. (not old files)
ADDED the long range aggro fix made by LetsWoolGather.
Version 1.02.1
added LetsWoolGather Combat Overhaul LITE to ALL versions (not old files)
Version 1.02
completely reworked the mod with co-operation of dozens of other people over in the gamma discord.
implemented a list of feedback based on nexus posts.
Version 1.01
Updated to be in line with the updates by GSC on november 29 2024 version 1.01. Courtesy of @Meo
Complete rework of spawn times for npc's in open world for better pacing and a counter to no chill moments at poi's
Complete rework of event system and alife render scenarios for more varied and realistic moments
Almost a complete rework of lair system for a more believable population dispersion in the zone with better expansion chances based on faction lore
Base changes in main file with modularity for 1 add-on (for info on add-ons see "about add-ons" section in the more info doc, see more info picture -click on it-)
Fully customizable a-life with "pre-sets" in the form of add-ons loaded after main mod (to fine tune for your preferred experience, for info on add-ons see "about add-ons" section in the more info doc, see more info picture -click on it-)
Unique standalone main mods sometimes in co-operation with other large overhaul mod authors (can not be combined with add-ons but can be with my other 2 mods, for info on standalone main mods see "about alternative main mods" section in more info doc, see more info picture -click on it-)
Extended offline for longer simulation outside render (no more standing still at edge of render!)
Further pathfinding and interaction with environment (based on reworked scenarios and optional engine file)
Works with all mods
No merge required
Load order does not matter
Effects are instant
New and mid save compatible
Easy install at any time (see below)
Easy uninstall at any time (see below)
HOW TO INSTALL -> for Main mod
Download main mod zip
Extract the pak out of zip (for more info see readme)
Place the pak inside your stalker 2 mods folder located under: \Steam\steamapps\common\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl\Stalker2\Content\Paks\~mods
If you do not have a mod folder make one like this ~mods
-> for Add-On
download add-on modules & alternative main mods optional file
extract the pak from the folder category you want to try (for more info see readme or click on the more info picture)
Place the pak inside your stalker 2 mods folder located under: \Steam\steamapps\common\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl\Stalker2\Content\Paks\~mods
If you do not have a mod folder make one like this ~mod
-> for Alternative Main Mod
download add-on modules & alternative main mods optional file
extract the pak from the alternative main mods folder inside the zip (for more info see readme or more info picture click on it)
place the pak inside your stalker 2 mods folder located under: \Steam\steamapps\common\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl\Stalker2\Content\Paks\~mods
If you do not have a mod folder make one like this ~mods
HOW TO UNINSTALL
just remove the main mod/add-on/alternative main mod from the mod folder.
REMEMBER
Only 1 add-on and after my main mod. TRY NOT TO MERGE!
Add-ons only work with main mod, not on alternative main mod like SLZxMHM
since a lot of effort and time is put into this mod. i have placed my paypal/me link below in case you do want to leave a coffee tip in the coffeetip jar THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED FOR THIS COFFEE TIP, IT IS PURELY HERE FOR THE ONES WHO WANT TOO : paypal link ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------