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Dear ED, Can you please enable in game graphics settings, "ultra" setting for the shadows. It works wonderful and it is not a secret that DCS uses immense VRAM so there is no reason to be shy about applying 8K cascade shadow maps. They look awesome in VR. I have been using them since I had my hands on 4090. But anytime I change in game a graphics setting shadows revert back to off. And I had to restart DCS with correct options lua again. Please do it. It does not even need coding. Just add it to the existing pull down menu. Thanks!.
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** UPDATED TO WORK WITH NEWEST DCS OPEN BETA (WITH MULTI-THREADING) ** - Better performance with hardly any shadow quality loss - Works perfect with both screens/monitors and VR - No slower loading of missions of any kind - Made for DCS 2.8 but also works with DCS 2.9 (both MT an ST, Open Beta or Stable) - Not IC compliant for Multiplayer (only with servers which allow mods!) Shadows Reduced Impact (v2.11) download: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3329503/ ______ NOTES AND DESCRIPTION __________________________________ This is a modification that alters values of shadow cascade(s) for better performance. In practice, what happens when using this mod is the terrain shadows (outside-cockpit) being drawn as far as before, but with overall performance improved with quite small visual difference trade-off. The other benefit is that, at the same time, the inside-cockpit shadows maintain high quality in all settings (4096x4096 pixel shadows, though even that can be changed if really desired). ______ INSTALLATION ______________________________________________ This mod replaces one file found in the game installation folder (same paths and structure as you see in the mod). A mod manager (such as OvGME) is recommended, because it's the quickest way to install and uninstall mods in the game. If instead you prefer to install this mod manually, there are some very simple instructions in the "READ_ME" provided with the downloaded file. After installing this mod, and for the game system options/settings to use for shadows, I suggest to put them just like in the image I attach with this mod. It's merely a suggestion, feel free to use those shadow settings as you see fit. Please remember that if updating or repairing DCS, then the SHADOWS.LUA file will be reset, and you'll need to reinstall this mod again to use it. ______ EDITING THE MOD __________________________________________ If you need to further improve performance (but at cost of shadowmap quality), you can edit the SHADOWS.LUA file with any text editor and change the size value of shadowmap. I left some notes about this subject in the "READ_ME" file. Feel free to experiment - remember to always backup your files! ______ CREDITS AND THANKS _____________________________________ - To KEGETYS for the original mod this was based on. - To the people at E.D., as there are original files modified for the purpose of this mod. ______ CHANGELOG ________________________________________________ v2.11 -- minor corrections in cascade(s) v2.0 -- changes for compatibility with DCS 2.8 OB featuring MultiThreading v1.0 -- initial release based on older Kegetys mod
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using the APACHE NEVADA RWAY TAKEOFF mission dcs.log shadows are in pieces and strange bars is that the SSS? or else? dcs.log
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Hello, I recently found this bug where, when I try to focus the look at one Aircraft (that is not my own aircraft) The shadows that should apear on their fuselage under the wing dissapear and they appear again when I look away. THIS DOES NOT HAPPENS WITH MY OWN PLANE OR THE PLANE I SELECT WITH ANY OF THE F2 OR F3 AND SO... Only with the aircrafts around). Also this happens with any module, I've been trying with F-16 And FA-18. This seems to happens on the side of the airframe more exposed to the sunlight. Also I tried it on another computer and the same happens. Here are some clips: https://gyazo.com/d08165c6c015c0a06570b89095ceb69a https://gyazo.com/143cda5a7e3e90718cfdc39acb20acb6 My specs are: Win 10 1070ti i5-9600k 16 RAM DDR4
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Hello, I recently found this bug where, when I try to focus the look at one Aircraft (that is not my own aircraft) The shadows that should apear on their fuselage under the wing dissapear and they appear again when I look away. THIS DOES NOT HAPPENS WITH MY OWN PLANE OR THE PLANE I SELECT WITH ANY OF THE F2 OR F3 AND SO... Only with the aircrafts around). Also this happens with any module, I've been trying with F-16 And FA-18. This seems to happens on the side of the airframe more exposed to the sunlight. Also I tried it on another computer and the same happens. Here are some clips: https://gyazo.com/d08165c6c015c0a06570b89095ceb69a https://gyazo.com/143cda5a7e3e90718cfdc39acb20acb6 My specs are: Win 10 1070ti i5-9600k 16 RAM DDR4
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As reported months ago, the issue is still present in the game, it's way less than before but STILL there. Shadows are on High. Reinstalled Windows 2 times, changed GPU Drivers nothing helped.
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Hello, It's all in the title, after posting a dozens of times to report that massive issue, the issue is STILL THERE after MONTHS of patch. I already sent dozens of tracks and screenshot showing the issue, this is not reported because people don't pay attention but I got this issue on 75% of my flights and when I have the issue EVERYONE in the lobby have it too. I have a RTX 3080, tried dozens of drivers, reinstalled windows 2 times, reinstalled DCS, changed every DCS settings. One of the last screenshots was taken in December of 2022!! 4YA_Cau_PVE2_V2.46[JAN_FEW]-20230422-141815.trk 4YA_Cau_PVE2_V2.46[JAN_FEW]-20230422-141655.trk options.lua
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dcs.logHi All, Hi had this graphics issue on every scenario. On the tarrain or sea a long line with a darkness color, I'll think is a loading issue, but the folder is in a nvme gen4.