Below is a template for the "best" stability settings. This focuses on expanding vehicle and map limits without crashing the game.
Note: If you are using the Steam v2.00 exe without downgrading, some features in FLA may not hook correctly.
; ---------------------------------------------------------
; Fastman92 Limit Adjuster Configuration for GTA SA
; Targeting v2.00 Compatibility (Experimental)
; ---------------------------------------------------------
[IDE Limits]
; Increase limits for item definitions (vehicles, peds, objects)
; These are standard values that work well if the hook is successful.
IDEMaxVehicles = 250
IDEMaxPeds = 280
IDEMaxObjects = 17500
[IPL Limits]
; Increase limits for map placements
IPLMaxInst = 14000
IPLMaxPaths = 1500
IPLMaxCullZones = 500
[Vehicle Limits]
; Allows for added cars without replacing existing IDs
; Recommended: Enable the Vehicle Special Features
EnableVehicleSpecialFeatures = 1
; Increase number of vehicle models loaded in memory
VehiclesInMemory = 25
; Increase number of different vehicle colors
Number of vehicle colors = 128
[Handling Limits]
; Allows adding new lines to handling.cfg
; Set to 1 to enable the extended limit
EnableHandlingLimitAdjuster = 1
; Total handling lines allowed (Default is roughly 210)
HandlingLinesTotal = 300
[Streaming Limits]
; Improves streaming memory for high-poly mods
StreamingMemory = 500000 ; (In KB)
StreamVehicles = 50
StreamPeds = 60
StreamObjects = 100
While this post covers v2.00, the reality of the modding community is that GTA SA v1.0 remains the "best" version for CLEO and FLA support. gta sa v200 cleo fla files best
If you are serious about modding, look for a "GTA SA Downgrader". This will convert your Steam v2.00 copy into a v1.0 copy, allowing you to use the standard, most stable releases of Fastman92 Limit Adjuster
Most modders swear by the v1.0 executable (exe) because it lacks “hardcoded” limitations. However, the v2.00 executable (often found on the "Second Edition" DVD or early digital releases) has a bad reputation due to removed songs and "hot coffee" locks. Yet, for FLA files specifically, v2.00 offers better memory management and fewer native crashes when handling complex animation chains. The "best" FLA files are often backwards-engineered to work flawlessly on this specific build. Below is a template for the "best" stability settings
If you are trying to mod Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas v2.00 (often the Steam or mobile port versions), you have likely hit a wall. You downloaded the latest CLEO library, installed a killer script, and... nothing. Or worse, the game crashes on startup.
The missing link is often the FLA (Fastman92 Limit Adjuster) files. While this post covers v2
In this post, we are breaking down the best FLA configurations for GTA SA v2.00, why you need them, and how to get your CLEO scripts running smoothly without crashing.