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Simp4Sims Overhaul 01 - Sims Graphics Rules
🕑 Added 2021-05-18 01:25:58 +0000 UTC⚠️⚠️⚠️ THIS POST IS OLD. VIEW THE 👉👉 LATEST RELEASE 👈
Overhauled GraphicsRules.SGR file suitable for Windows and Mac users. It makes Sims 4 look better, run smoother, helps with lag and fixes several visual bugs. Here's a list of everything:
- LightingQuality
⦿ increased ShadowMap quality
⦿ disabled ShadowDecal
⦿ disabled ambient occlusion
⦿ disabled distance blur
⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 Mac fix → if shadows are cutting off choose "high" for lighting quality in game options. This will set shadows to 3K instead of 5K - GeneralReflections
⦿ tweaked Thresholds and cutoff Planes - ObjectQuality
⦿ disabled LOD switching
⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 tweaked texture switching
⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 moved some values around for better performance on low/med settings - TerrainQuality
⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 disabled terrain switching - EdgeSmoothing
⦿ increased edge smoothing
⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 increased edge smoothing even more! - SimQuality
⦿ disabled LOD switching - ViewDistance
⦿ maxed ClipPlaneDistances
⦿ maxed FogDistances
⦿ maxed SkyboxClipDistances (fixes sky clipping in bigger worlds) - Other
⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 Increased ShadowCache and Instancing size
⦿ tweaked ClipPlane values
⦿ maxed ObjectSizeCullFactor
⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 increased DeformerMaps cache
⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 disabled Telemetry
⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 added a note to the log stating "Edited by Simp4Sims" for troubleshooting
DOWNLOAD LINKS
CHOOSE ONLY ONE - "WITH DOF" includes distance blur and ambient occlusion.
⇒ [ SGR FILE ] ⇐
⇒ [ SGR FILE WITH DOF ] ⇐
This file will always be free! It takes a lot of time and testing though, become a patron to support further updates!
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Pretty much the same as installing a mod but the folder is a different one. Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Config Override -- Download ONE of the files from the links above and put it in the Config Override folder. This file is safe here even after updates.
If you already have a version of the GraphicsRules from before you can just replace it, previous versions are available further down this post in case you want to roll back.
CREDITS
♥ A huge thank you and shoutout to all my patrons for the support! You are all amazing!
♥ A huge thank you to the Beta testers for all the valuable feedback!
♥ A huge thank you to @FantaSims, @MalinDesigns, @Iron_Cgull, and everyone else that retweeted and helped spread the word!
♥ A special thank you to @Schnuck for all the initial testing, feedback and encouraging me to release the file to the public. Go follow her on YouTube if you don't already!
♥ A special thank you to fellow Sims After Dark member @Moxie for all the continued testing. Go check out their Tumblr and download Percival the Snail!
♥ Thanks to @BoringBonesTV on Twitter for the Mac shadow fix
♥ Thanks to @montyranch on Twitter for the skin details fix
PREVIOUS VERSIONS
Previous versions of the files in case anyone needs them!
⇒ [ SGR FILE ] ⇐
⇒ [ SGR FILE WITH DOF ] ⇐
⇒ [ MAC SGR FILE ] ⇐
⇒ [ MAC SGR FILE WITH DOF ] ⇐
⇒ [ PERFORMANCE SGR FILE ] ⇐
⇒ [ PERFORMANCE SGR FILE WITH DOF ] ⇐
CHANGE LOG
**19.08.2021 - Update**
⦿ up to 7% faster than the previous version!
⦿ redone from the ground up
⦿ lots of new edits - details below
⦿ made performance version redundant
⦿ included Mac shadow fix in the same file - details below
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**07.08.2021**
- shadows to 5K (5120) resolution
- fix for skin details
- performance version of the file
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**04.08.2021**
- Bread shop in Henford on Bagley was pixelated and low quality
- Shadow Decals were overpowering bushes when zoomed out
- Pre 2015 Mac Fix for shadows cutting out (separate file)
- Version with DoF (depth of field / distance blur)
- Added big bold links for the download
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**23.07.2021**
- included new values regarding deformer maps and animal ageing from Cottage Living
Comments
Simp4Sims
Yeah sure. Simp4Sims#0404 add me on discord and drop me a few before/after images
I did do that and I don't see any difference. I am sorry, I am not trying to be difficult, I love the video and want my game to look like that, I can send you the pictures if you like on Discord or something.
Simp4Sims
Hey it should be as simple as just putting the file into the ConfigOverride folder. No need to open it or edit it or anything. Just download and move it to the ConfigOverride
Hi there, I've been trying to get this file to work for over a week now. When I download the file from here, my computer asks me what program I would like to use to open it with and I have no idea what to pick. I saw some people talking on a Sims 4 forum about it and they used the notepad to open it and save it. When I did that, the file turned into a .txt file. I moved the file into the Config Override file and nothing changed graphics-wise. I know how to add mods and use WinRAR to open those files, but I cannot for my life get this file to work.
