Avoid the Complete mods for that very reason, as well.
You don't have it in ZRP because ZRP tried very hard to not adjust the gameplay mechanics of the vanilla game.
The original STALKER came out with spongy enemies, probably because publisher THQ wanted it to be easier (edit: not 'easier' but 'more familiar', I guess is what I meant) for most players (not knowing that it would wind up as a cult following with people frothing for MOAR DIFFICULT).Īnd yes, better combat is a staple of the STALKER mod scene.