>>314782980For starters, use the CATALOG next time. There's literally a thread about this very same thing going on:
>>314780325I'll repeat:
Consult this Starting Guide,
then see the /vg/'s huge Stalker General for more tips and links:
>>>/vg/stalkerPlay in the release order. Start with no mods - only latest patch, OR get the full "Starter Pack" first; these contain bug-fixers and light visual mods that can help performance as well.
Leave big overhauls for later playthrougs. Avoid the "Complete" -mods. Always play on MASTER difficulty for best realism and atmosphere, and disable crosshair.
Don't give up in the beginning! The starting gear sucks ass and first area is quite boring.
