P.I.K.L.E ( Discontinued for now )

Attention all current and Future Mod Downloaders

I may no longer support this mod any longer due to massive file structure changes that lock me from being able to manually mod stalker 2, changes made in the 1. 6 update. From what I can see I require the zone kit or similar modding tools and with only a limited amount of storage space 500gb to work with I am unable to download these resources to mod. If anyone has a work around or is more experienced in modding let me know in the comments if there is a workaround I am not seeing, then and only then can I start up again.

WHY YOU TAKE SO LONG?

This Mod aims to be a more vanilla friendly yet immersive overhaul of the games gun balance and difficulty. Many files have been edited even in just the main file, this includes edits to projectiles velocity, drop, damage, penetration, magazine capacities (Some uniques have inaccurate magazine capacities due to caliber changes or upgrades), and rate of fire. While I could say this mod makes everything "Realistic", it does not. I know as many others like that and I don't blame you, I do too. However we have to admit that simply is not possible as ballistics in real life are much more complicated than any game engine can simulate, especially for the janky UE5 Engine and doubly so for the modding capabilities of now (With no announcement of the S2 Dev Kit yet). After 10's of hours nagging, completing all achievements for this game, and being busy with work as of late, I have had some free time to whip up this mod. While not as expansive as my "Guns Redone Overhauled v3. 0" Mod for Cyberpunk 2077, with some time, game updates and modded guns we may just get there some day. At the end of the day these mods are a side hobby I have when i am not busy working or with friends, and recently I have the free time and motivation due to a little encouragement from "cortlong50". So here it is the first version of my modded stalker journey.

Possible FAQs

+What's compatibility with this mod look like now and in the future?

-I intend for my mod to be very modular, thus very compatible as all modules are pick and choose at your leisure. When I have spare time I will switch to a

"ReFurl" type of loading for even better compatibility with others mods. (As with all games complete overhauls will make nearly everything incompatible)

+What is the goal of this mod?

-The main reason I have made this mod is truthfully to adjust the gameplay variables of base game that I find either annoying or lacking. While I could keep

this as my own personal edits like I did for Fallout 4 and several other games I figured that others may haps would like to try what I envision as "A better

version of 'BLANK GAME'"

+Why don't you add your own content like backpacks, sleeping bags, guns, or armor to your mod as well?

-I wish to keep this mod as Vanilla and "Basic" as possible for those