WIP Beta released Graphics Mod AL - Fancy stuff instructions 20220818 for 0.25

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  1. Brother_Dave

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    Yes you should :) Im pretty sure its an easy fix but i tgink they done some mi or changes to the maps light too? Its brighter in the morning and evening and it looks like its rayleighscattering thats been slightly upped. Ill have a look if my AL12 looks good as ais otherwise itll take a lil while. Was going to release it in a few days but hold it off since the word on the street said there was an update in the making :)
     
  2. Brother_Dave

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    AL12 Released, a more basic one, instead of the filmic one i had planned.


    This due to a change when i used the latest vanilla Beamngs graphics, alongside with Bloom being broken? (cant fake my GI anymore lol). Please note that it might be me, i havent got a clean install yet so.. :)


    Anyways, this is a quick release with:

    • Tonemapping changes
    • Single sun flare (sorry beamng devs but im back at a single flare now, Gran Turismo style hopefully)

    and thats about it honestly. Ive done NO changes to the maps this time since i think the vanilla evening/morning lighting has changed? Atleast rayleighscattering has increased on the vanilla maps. And overall i think Beamng looks better?



    Installation:

    1. Download AL12.zip from this post.

    2. Drag the art, core and shaders-folders from that zip to your "C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Local\BeamNG.drive\0.22.0.1"-folder:

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    3. Delete the Temp-folder in "C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Local\BeamNG.drive\0.22.0.1"-folder, its afaik replacing the Cache folder from before the 0.22 update.3

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    4. Start the awesome Beamng.Drive, go into your graphic options and make sure you have all PostFx effects enabled:

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    5. Click the POSTFX MANAGER-button, hit Light Rays and slide the slider to whatever slidenumber you want. I use this amount of Light Rays:

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    That should be it!

    If you have problems, make sure you followed the instructions, also make sure you have a clean install. I recommend clearing the cache using the Beamng Launcher before starting this install.
    If theres still problems i might have effed up so please tell me :)



    Screenshots, lazy ones:

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  3. cheems_samurai

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    I think this update broke your mod, for me at least. I followed your directions, it looks like your pics, and no difference. :(
     
  4. Brother_Dave

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    The difference is less now but should be more colorful.
    Did you notice the change of folder location?
     
  5. Jer

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    Your amazing! Thank you!!
     
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  6. Brother_Dave

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    I take it it works :) Glad you like it :)
     
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    In one of ur pics there is a temp folder. When I download AL12 i don't see any temp folder in my game. Is there something that i am doing wrong.
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    I just figured it out lol. Glad to see the new update!
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    Ok well I seemed to have figured that out but now I am having another problem. When I went to start Beamng there was an error that basically just said that the file contains a virus or unwanted software. So I got rid of the Al12 files and my game still will not launch. What do you think I could do? Maybe reinstall the game?
     
  8. Brother_Dave

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    Shouldnt get that message from using my mod so reinstalling the game would probably take care of the problem. Im not aware of the devs launching some software check tool to disable these kinds of mods o_O Was it windows that gave you the warning or Beamng?
     
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    Ok well I seemed to have figured that out but now I am having another problem. When I went to start Beamng there was an error that basically just said that the file contains a virus or unwanted software. So I got rid of the Al12 files and my game still will not launch. What do
    Just saw that Beamng actually put out a notice of some antivirus softwares falsely identifying stuff. I have a feeling thats what happened with me. I reinstalled beamng and I can start the game up again and I am going to be trying again to download Al12. I'll let you know how it goes.
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    So I have been able to download the mod and I believe I have it working.
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    These are two screenshots in game. Idk if you can really tell but I was just wondering if this looked right. Just wanna make sure I've got it right. It looks good to me, just wanna be sure.
     
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  10. Jer

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    So I did everything right ( I think so o_O ) and it just comes up with this when I try to find the preset in the PostFX manager
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  11. Brother_Dave

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    In this release you shouldnt need to find the preset, or you should use and mod the vanilla one. Trying to find a way to get around ppl having too load the preset.
    The only thing you should need to do is change the Light Rays according to the installation instructions :) As i said in my AL12 post i think Bloom is broken, not in my mod but in Beamng but ill investigate further today. Ill do clean install and follow my own instructions so that i know it works :)
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    ill have to check on something bigger than my phone, im here squinting like

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    So, ive checked and it might? be working. Should be more colorful/clearer colors throughout the day :)

    Anyways, Beamng just updated to 0.22.1 (from 0.22.0.1) and i tested out how my usual Alternative Lighting looks, which is good. So ill release a new one in the nearby time, which has brighter mornings/evenings and so on :)
     
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  12. cheems_samurai

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    When the time comes, would you be able to upload a full video on installing it?
     
  13. Jer

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    I liked Al11 the best, but I was meaning to ask you this before... did I do it right? It looks the same with no difference, like the Al11 screenshots you had VS mine, mine looks like just default BeamNG, here is a pic of what I'm talking about, It looks nothing like what yours did, any help would be very appreciated :oops::oops:
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  14. Cmiller23124

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    So I have been able to download the mod and I believe I have it working.
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    After playing with it a little while I do think I got it. The game looks very good and I think ive noticed how much more colorful it gets throughout the day.
     
  15. Brother_Dave

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    I might have to, to make sure everyone installs it correct :)

    AL11 is a good one, bloom is doing alot in that and so far i havent got bloom to work in 0.22 :/ Other than that it should be similar :)

    It might work but im not sure, looks like i might be making an install vid, that way some problems installing might be eliminated :)
     
  16. cheems_samurai

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    I installed it on my second drive (D drive, HDD) so how would I do it? Would I install it the same but just on the data drive, or would I do it in documents where BeamNG is located?
     
  17. Brother_Dave

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    If you have the other files in the new location (its changed for all beamng users after 0.22) then its where you should put them :)
     
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    I did everything like you but in BeamNG (ingame) there is no button for POSTFX MANAGER. What can I do for it to work?
    -Edit: fixed it :D
     
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  19. BravoMMXI

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    You've ruined me Dave, I couldn't stand playing Beam.NG after the new update eliminated AL11, so the days playing without it were decrepit and hollow, the sharpness and colors only AL could bring, but a distant memory, and today was when I checked on AL12 and rejoiced in being able to immerse myself in the wonder of you magic. Thank you.
     
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  20. Brother_Dave

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    Im sorry :D:D Now, i do assume that Bloom isnt working for you either so it cant be the full monty just yet but hopefully good enough for you :)
     
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